College Basketball Talk on NBC Sports Podcast

Rob Dauster was joined by CJ Moore of The Athletic on Thursday to talk through everything going on with the Duke basketball program right now -- Tre Jones busted shoulder, Cam Reddish's inconsistency, the Virginia game, whether or not Zion Williamson should quit college hoops -- before diving headlong into the maze that is the Big 12. CJ knows more about that league that anyone.

Here is the full rundown:

OPEN: Tre Jones injury and what it means for the Virginia game on Saturday

17:30: Should Zion Williamson quit playing basketball for Duke?

23:30: How has Kansas looked through four games without Udoka?

34:20: Is Kansas State back?

38:30: Is Iowa State, Texas Tech, Kansas State or (gasp!) Kansas the second-best team in the Big 12?

52:50: What does Jaylen Fisher's injury mean for TCU?

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Rob Dauster was joined on Monday by Aaron Torres of Fox Sports Radio and the Aaron Torres Sports Podcast to talk through all of the insanity of the last weekend, from North Carolina getting drubbed by Louisville and Cam Reddish coming back to life at Florida State to Tennessee Gator Chomping all over the O-Dome to Ole Miss turning into the SEC's best story.

The rundown is below:

OPEN: Did UNC’s loss say more about them or Louisville?

19:05: What does Duke’s win say about Cam Reddish and Zion Williamson?

32:15: Tennessee’ Gator Chomp was amazing

38:40: Ole Miss might be the best non-Tennessee team in the SEC

46:05: So Villanova is going to win the Big East after all

52:55: Quick-hitters: Gonzaga, Maryland and Iowa State

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Rob Dauster was joined by Bobby Reagan from Barstool Sports on Thursday to talk about the week that was in college basketball. The two dive into Markus Howard's 53-point explosion in a controversial win over Creighton on Wednesday, Houston's loss to Temple and what it means for the ACC and whether or not N.C. State, Auburn or Ole Miss are actually any good. They close the podcast with a discussion on bad beats that we have seen this season, including what may be the worst beat of all time.

Rundown:

OPEN: Markus Howard is a cheat code.

15:45: Who is the best team in the Big East?

21:15: Can the AAC get four bids to the big dance?

33:15: Do you trust N.C. State? Or Auburn? Or Ole Miss?

46:00: The worst bad beat in the history of gambling.

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Rob Dauster was joined for the weekly Monday Overreactions podcast by NBC Sports contributor Travis Hines, who was in the building on Saturday as the Cyclones knocked off Kansas in Hilton Coliseum. The two also break down the Big 12 hierarchy as well as dive into Nevada after the Wolf Pack were picked off by New Mexico, take a look at Virginia and discuss who they trust more, Michigan and Michigan State. They wrap things by handing out Golden Globe midseason awards for the college hoops season.

Here is the rundown:

OPEN: Should we trust Iowa State?

15:45: What does Udoka Azubuike's injury mean for Kansas moving forward?

22:20: Is Nevada still a top 15 team?

32:10: Will Virginia be the last remaining undefeated? And what is the narrative of their season going to be?

47:05: Who had the better win over the weekend, Michigan State or Michigan?

51:00: The College Basketball Golden Globe Awards!!!

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Rob Dauster was joined by Evan Daniels and Marcus Gradney in the latest episode of the College Basketball Talk podcast to revisit the rule changes that were put into place by the Commission on College Basketball and discuss what kind of impact they have actually had on the sport.

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When the head coach at the most storied program in college basketball gets fired, you devote an entire podcast to it. I was able to connect with Sam Vecenie from The Athletic as well as Jeff Goodman from Stadium to talk through everything that you need to know about the UCLA program, Alford's tenure and where the Bruins go from here.

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Rob Dauster was joined by ESPN's Sean Farnham to breakdown anything and everything going on in the world of college basketball. The two spend time talking through Kentucky's resurgence, the backslide of UCLA under Steven Alford, the Pac-12's woes and a little 'Buy, Sell, Hold' on some of the trendy teams in college hoops, and they also dive into Sean's broadcasting style and how he prepares for the moments that are impossible to prepare for.

The rundown:

OPEN: Why Sean lost his mind on Brandon Clarke’s block and his preparation for the unpreparable moments that happen in games.

13:00: Is Kentucky back to being Final Four good? 

19:45: Where do you stand on the Pac-12? 

27:55: Diagnosing what’s wrong with UCLA and Steve Alford.

33:25: “Buy, Sell, or Hold" on Texas Tech, Marquette, Virginia and Tennessee.

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Rob Dauster was joined by Sports Illustrated's Jeremy Woo on Thursday night from Madison Square Garden to talk through everything the two saw during Duke's come-from-behind win over Texas Tech. Should we be worried about Cam Reddish? Just how good of a prospect is R.J. Barrett? Would you still take him over Jarrett Culver? Is Duke's best lineup with Jack White at the five?

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Rob Dauster was joined by Reags from Barstool Sports for this week's rendition of the Monday Overreactions podcast. The two rolled through every and all reaction from Gonzaga's loss to North Carolina, Villanova's loss at Kansas, Kentucky's return to relevance and whether or not mid-majors are ever going to get into the NCAA tournament.

Here's the rundown:

OPEN: Will Rick Pitino ever be welcomed back in Lexington?

16:30: Is Kentucky back?

22:15: How big of an issue is Gonzaga's defense?

30:15: Can North Carolina win the ACC?

36:00: A plea to change the discourse surrounding mid-major at-large bids.

47:30: Kansas beat Villanova.

52:45: Who poops behind concession stands?

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Rob Dauster was joined by Myron Medcalf from ESPN.com on Friday morning to talk through all of the week's biggest college basketball stories, from Jahvon Quinerly and the fake Instagram hack to Quade Green's transfer to whether or not Kentucky can still recruit basketball players that matter.

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