This is a special edition of the show we’re rushing to get in before this weekend’s Sweet 16 in the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Why the hurry? Because three Jesuit schools have made it this far: the Gonzaga Bull Dogs, Sister Jean’s Loyola Chicago Ramblers and the Creighton Blue Jays.

There’s nobody more prepared to talk about these teams and the past and present of Jesuit hoops than guest John Gasaway. John is a college basketball analyst for ESPN, where he largely focuses on the growing field of sports analytics. He’s also the author of a brand-new book called “Miracles on the Hardwood: The Hope-and-a-Prayer Story of a Winning Tradition in Catholic College Basketball.” The book is chock-full of fascinating stories and history and is a must-read for any fan of Jesuit hoops.

After he talked with host Mike Jordan Laskey about the book and the Jesuit-heavy Sweet 16 and this week’s passing of Jesuit basketball legend Elgin Baylor (Seattle University), John and Mike took turns drafting the best all-time players from Jesuit schools. Check out @jesuitnews on Twitter to vote for which team you think would win a hypothetical matchup on the court.

Get John's book: https://www.twelvebooks.com/titles/john-gasaway/miracles-on-the-hardwood/9781538717127/

AMDG is a production of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States.

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