With Tyler Laurie resting up for the playoffs, the podcast calls in super-sub and super-author Blake J. Harris to join Zandrick Ellison this week. The two discuss the young guns in the Western Conference, and whether the public should embrace them as the new vanguard of the league. Has the baton been officially passed? And if so, how long will it take for us to realize it? All that plus Blake puns and Ted Lasso takes. Follow Blake on Twitter @BlakeJHarrisNYC.

Episode 193: How The West Was Young

Tyler Laurie and Zandrick Ellison host Underdog's NBA Show.

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On the 281th episode of the Underdog Sports NBA show, Tyler and Zan discuss the stretch run of the NBA season and much much more! They open talking about the Boston Celtics and how injury to Giannis makes the East so much weaker. They also discuss how Joel Embiid is the one guy who can maybe cause a disruption in the playoffs if he is able to play hismelf into shape. They then briefly discuss the Nuggets before talking about the phoenix suns and Kevin Durant. Finally they talk in-depth about Zach Edey following Monday's NCAAM basketball title.

Episode 281: Play-In Process

On the 280th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Tyler and Zandrick talk ncaa prospects and make picks for All-NBA teams! They start by discussing the NCAA tournament and how some draft stocks have changed before discussing what players they feel like have changed their mind about evaluations over the years. Then they shift into making picks for the All-NBA teams, with most of the discussion being around the first team being settled but the second and third team being up for grabs. Finally they add some thoughts on the NCAA women's elite eight and how exciting that tournament has been to this point!

Episode 280: Changing Perceptions

On the 279th episode of the underdog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler talk through some late season NBA storylines and NCAA prospects! They begin by talking briefly about players gambling on their own props before shifting to the MVP ballot and discussing the merits of SGA vs. Jayson Tatum vs. Luka. They then shift into debating the NBA's clutch award and how the current odds speak to the idea of clutch as a whole. Finally they take a deep dive on Donovan Clingan and debate his draft stock with the current pool of prospects!

Episode 279: Quintuple Singles

On the 278th episode of the Underdog NBA Show, Tyler and Zandrick take a deep dive on NBA prospects in the NCAA tournament! They go region by region discussing the best prospect in each region as well as some sleeper prospects for people to keep an eye out for. They also give some predications and discuss some other prospects on the more prospect heavy teams. They discuss a little bit about why Reed Sheppard seems to be under the radar despite his metrics and then talk through which prospects could be real risers as the tournament goes on.

Episode 278: 5th Annual NCAA Tournament Spectacular

On the 277th episode of the under dog sports NBA show, Zandrick and Tyler discuss the New Orleans Pelicans and some different NBA Injuries! They start by talking quickly about the NCAA tournament and giving a few picks before shifting to Karl Towns injury and the impact it will have on the West. They then discuss Denver's recent hot run before going in-depth on how the New Orleans Pelicans are flying under the radar and why that may be. They discuss Zion Williamson as well as Brandon Ingram's roles and whether or not the Pelicans are truly built to win in the future.

Episode 193: How The West Was Young

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