NFL Draft pospect Jessie Bates from Wake Forest joins The Wake Up Call to discuss playing for head coach Dave Clawson, how the process of preparing for the NFL Draft has been for him and what NFL safeties he would compare himself to. 

News & Observer Duke beat writer Jonathan Alexander joins The Wake Up Call to discuss Duke's zone defense vs Syracuse's, what Duke must do to avoid being upset by Syracuse and if Duke has the most difficult road ahead to the National Championship. 

Charlotte Hornets sports columnist for the Charlotte Observer Rick Bonnell joins Gerry V to talk about the historial feat Dwight Howard accomplished last night, how he views the young guys on the Hornets roster, and more. 

Charlotte 49ers new head basketball coach Ron Sanchez joins Gerry V to talk about what made Charlotte such an appealing destination, how he plans on recruiting players to the program, what his style of play will be, and more. 

Charlotte Observer sports columnist Scott Fowler joins Gerry V to talk about the different approach Marty Hurney has taken his second time around as general manager, where the Panthers still need help, who he thinks will win the NCAA Tournament, and more. 

Sporting News NFL writer Vinnie Iyer joins Gerry V to talk about the article he penned in regards to not writing off the Patiots, if he likes the moves the Panthers have made so far, the catch rule, and more. 

Mark Schofield from Inside they Pylons joins the Wake Up Call to discuss where the Panthers could be looking at in the NFL Draft, the depth of the tight end position that Carolina possibly could be looking at, thoughts on the avenue the Browns may go with this year in the draft, who he would you take first outside of quarterback and running back in this year's NFL Draft, and what the Giants should do with their pick at No. 2 this year.

ESPN college basketball analyst Dino Gaudio joins the Wake Up Call to discuss who he has as the favorite coming out of the West, his thoughts on Clemson matching up with Kansas on Friday, how Duke has found success behind the zone defense, if Tony Bennett should change up his style of play and his thoughts on the one-and-done.

Wes Bryant of the ACC Digital Network joins the Wake Up Call to discuss the Blue Devils' success in the zone defense, how Syracuse will test that defense, his thoughts on how much NC State will miss Omer Yurtseven, and the job that David Padgett did at Louisville.  Much more talk around the ACC!

The Wake Up Call crew of Molly, Bobby and Walker discuss the performance Dwight Howard had, posting 32 points and 30 rebounds.  Just how impressive was it?  Looking back at Howard's season, how impressed have you been with his production with Charlotte?  Much more talk about an historic night.