Another packed edition of Sports IQ as Larry and Tony break down a rejuvenated NBA All-Star Weekend at Intuit Dome, where a USA vs. World format finally brought defense and intensity back to the showcase. Anthony Edwards earns MVP honors, Damian Lillard wins yet another three-point title, and the conversation shifts to what this event must become moving forward.

In college basketball, the NIL era claims another coach as Jerome Tang is out at Kansas State Wildcats, igniting debate about booster pressure, portal spending, and the new “win-now” reality across power conferences. Which other programs might follow? And how short is the leash in today’s landscape?

The show also dives into:

• USA men’s hockey surging at the Olympics behind Auston Matthews

• Women’s college basketball heavyweight clashes in the SEC and Big Ten

• The WNBA’s labor tension amid rising competition

• NFL roster shakeups involving Tyreek Hill and possible QB movement

• A deep review of the new ABA documentary Soul of the Game and the league’s lasting influence on modern basketball

From coaching carousels to cultural shifts in pro sports, this episode connects the past, present, and future of the games we love.

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