The lads are back with their first episode of 2026. First, we catch the listeners up on the landscape of B1G men's basketball, where freshman Keaton Wagler has come out of nowhere to be a sensation for Illinois and Wisconsin now has three top 10 wins.

Before signing off we touch on NBA and reveal if the Wolves made a mistake by not going all-in on Giannis.

(0:00) Wisconsin and Illinois Updates and Game Recaps

(12:30) B1G POY Race. Wagler’s award to lose?

(17:50) Ceilings for Illinois and Wisconsin

(33:45) NBA Check-In: Trade Deadline

• ​Should the Wolves have gone all-in on Giannis?
• ​ Knicks deadline pickups
• ​ Jazz, Clippers, Wizards

(53:30) NBA Title Race