Kanell & Bell

Danny Kanell is joined by CBS Sports college basketball writer Chip Patterson to break down hoops from the weekend, including a thrilling overtime classic between Kansas and Duke and the end of Grayson Allen's college career, Villanova handling Texas Tech despite not playing their best, the continuation of Loyola's run, and Leonard Hamilton and FSU's puzzling late-game approach. Hana updates us on what's happening in the world of sports. Then, Danny discusses injuries to two NBA superstars, Steph Curry and Kyrie Irving, and the potential that they miss the first round of the playoffs. Finally, Topics!

Kanell and Bell reach the half-century mark of podcast episodes and start this one by breaking down Thursday's action in the Sweet 16, including Loyola's magical run continuing, Kentucky losing, Danny's Noles' headed to the Elite 8, and Michigan's dominance. They also preview Friday's games. The guys react to Tony Romo's PGA debut, Steph Curry wearing low tops, and a massive blowout in the NBA. Next, former NBA player and Survivor contestant Scot Pollard joins Off the Bench to discuss his Kansas Jayhawks and their title chances, memories from being present for the Malice at the Palace, the Ray Allen-Rajon Rondo beef and much more. Finally, it's Friday 5-star Q&A!

Kanell and Bell reach the half-century mark of podcast episodes and start this one by breaking down Thursday's action in the Sweet 16, including Loyola's magical run continuing, Kentucky losing, Danny's Noles' headed to the Elite 8, and Michigan's dominance. They also preview Friday's games. The guys react to Tony Romo's PGA debut, Steph Curry wearing low tops, and a massive blowout in the NBA. Next, former NBA player and Survivor contestant Scot Pollard joins Off the Bench to discuss his Kansas Jayhawks and their title chances, memories from being present for the Malice at the Palace, the Ray Allen-Rajon Rondo beef and much more. Finally, it's Friday 5-star Q&A!

Kanell and Bell react to Tuesday night's big Blazers-Rockets matchup, and Houston ending Portland's 13-game winning streak, along with news of Ty Lue's health-related absence on the Cavs sideline. The guys go 'Like It, Love It, Hate It' and topics like Trae Young declaring for the NBA Draft, Penny Hardaway's hiring at Memphis, Saquon Barkley skipping his Pro Day, and the Seattle Totems. Hana Ostapchuk updates us on what's happening in the world of sports, before Off the Bench welcomes in Miami Heat third-year pro Justise Winslow. Winslow discusses his Duke Blue Devils in the tournament, his best friend Grayson Allen, navigating injuries early in his NBA career, those 'Vice' unis and more. Danny and Raja preview the Sweet 16, and finally, Topics!

Kanell and Bell react to Tuesday night's big Blazers-Rockets matchup, and Houston ending Portland's 13-game winning streak, along with news of Ty Lue's health-related absence on the Cavs sideline. The guys go 'Like It, Love It, Hate It' and topics like Trae Young declaring for the NBA Draft, Penny Hardaway's hiring at Memphis, Saquon Barkley skipping his Pro Day, and the Seattle Totems. Hana Ostapchuk updates us on what's happening in the world of sports, before Off the Bench welcomes in Miami Heat third-year pro Justise Winslow. Winslow discusses his Duke Blue Devils in the tournament, his best friend Grayson Allen, navigating injuries early in his NBA career, those 'Vice' unis and more. Danny and Raja preview the Sweet 16, and finally, Topics!

Kanell and Bell break down possibly the craziest opening weekend in NCAA Tournament history. Danny's hyped up by his Noles upsetting #1 seed Xavier, but the most memorable upset, maybe ever, happened Friday night with #16 seed UMBC taking down #1 seed Virginia. The guys also discuss Nevada's frantic comeback, who has impressed them the most so far, and who is the top 'Cinderella.' Danny and Raja analyze Tiger's effort in the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the Jets/Colts draft trade, and the Warriors worry meter. Then, some great conversations on millenials impacting the sports world, and tampering. Finally, Topics!

Kanell and Bell break down possibly the craziest opening weekend in NCAA Tournament history. Danny's hyped up by his Noles upsetting #1 seed Xavier, but the most memorable upset, maybe ever, happened Friday night with #16 seed UMBC taking down #1 seed Virginia. The guys also discuss Nevada's frantic comeback, who has impressed them the most so far, and who is the top 'Cinderella.' Danny and Raja analyze Tiger's effort in the Arnold Palmer Invitational, the Jets/Colts draft trade, and the Warriors worry meter. Then, some great conversations on millenials impacting the sports world, and tampering. Finally, Topics!

Kanell and Bell break down the always-interesting Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament, highlighted by Loyola taking down Miami with a last-second shot. The guys also discuss Arizona's ugly loss and what's next for the program, Trae Young's shot selection down the stretch, and Collin Sexton's impressive performance in Alabama's victory. Danny and Raja then preview Day 2 of the tourney, and react to Tom Crean's hiring, Tiger Woods at Bay Hill, and LeBron's dunk. We make way too early NFL playoff predictions, and finish with Friday's 5-star Q&A.

Kanell and Bell break down the always-interesting Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament, highlighted by Loyola taking down Miami with a last-second shot. The guys also discuss Arizona's ugly loss and what's next for the program, Trae Young's shot selection down the stretch, and Collin Sexton's impressive performance in Alabama's victory. Danny and Raja then preview Day 2 of the tourney, and react to Tom Crean's hiring, Tiger Woods at Bay Hill, and LeBron's dunk. We make way too early NFL playoff predictions, and finish with Friday's 5-star Q&A.

Kanell and Bell offer a special Thursday edition of the podcast, to get you ready for March Madness! The guys go over tournament superlatives, before welcoming in Marshall head coach and Raja's former assistant in Phoenix, Dan D'Antoni. Dan discusses turning around the Thundering Herd program, his view on analytics in basketball, while also sharing some great Raja Bell stories! Picks & Props returns for some fun, before the Off the Bench crew issues their official Final Four and championship selections!