The Ringer's Tate Frazier expands on the selection of Kentucky as the inaugural Kobe school, which will be sponsored by the Mamba brand, before briefly discussing producer Kyle's Poughkeepsie, NY, getaway (2:17). Then, Tate is joined by three-time NBA champion B.J. Armstrong to discuss first impressions of Team USA under new managing director Grant Hill, how FIBA is unique from NCAA or NBA basketball, and other international teams to watch out for. They also discuss Victor Wembanyama's new haircut, Dennis Rodman stories, and Michael Jordan's un-retirement in 1995 (22:00). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (1:04:03).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: B.J. Armstrong

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to examine the timeline of the Pac-12’s demise and what’s next for the conference (5:41). They also discuss what the next big domino for conference realignment will be, the expectations for Louisville in the upcoming season, and the fascinating recruitment of the top-ranked center in the 2024 class, Flory Bidunga (27:24). Then, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (54:24). 

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer: Jack Sanders

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The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss some drama going down in the Team USA camp, the current international stage and how the U.S. stacks up, some other countries to watch out for, and the dynamics within the star-studded crop of American coaches (3:00). Then, the guys celebrate youth basketball camp culture in Camp Corner (45:14) and some shout-outs (1:07:15).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Troy Farkas

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The Ringer's Tate Frazier pitches his idea to bring back the Foot Locker Slam Fest (2:00), before talking with Illinois legend Stephen Bardo of 'Bardo's Breakdowns' about the Flyin' Illini's Final Four run in 1989, the Big Ten's tournament title drought, the anticipation around UCLA and USC's Big Ten debut, NCAA tournament expansion, and more (18:52). Finally Tate closes the show with some shoutouts (52:00).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Stephen Bardo

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Devin Booker and Michael Jordan in Saint-Tropez, the best NBA duos, Tracy McGrady's comments on taking his Celtics interview to avoid playing for Rick Pitino, and an unfortunate post from Duke basketball media (1:40), before discussing UCLA's new international payers, a grim future for the Pac-12, and lots of shoutouts to close the show (40:40).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to answer the question, "Why are neutral site games bad for college basketball?", they also discuss the state of the Indiana-Purdue rivalry, Who will be next to coach at a blue-blood school?, sleeper teams for the 2023-24 season, and more (2:01). Then Tate closes the show with some shoutouts (43:23).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Eamonn Brennan

Producer Kyle Crichton

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The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the announcement of UNC @ Kansas in 2024 and Kansas @ UNC in 2025, as well as the Apple TV+ documentary, 'Stephen Curry: Underrated' (2:26), before unveiling a new mystery in the world of international basketball, marking the return of SlamBall, and closing the show with shoutouts (45:30).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Ringer's Tate Frazier ranks his top 10 NBA player-podcasters (2:12) before he is joined by host/producer Pierce Simpson to discuss his media origins, North Texas basketball, and the Ringer-Complex basketball games at the Drew League in 2017. Then, they draft their top five guys who would shut down a Pro-Am basketball game (25:33). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shoutouts, including Will Wade, Rick Pitino, Tony Yayo, and more (1:01:11).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Pierce Simpson

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to recap Coach Calipari's Canada trip with Kentucky for GLOBL JAM 2023 and day spent at Drake's home in Toronto, wrap up the NBA summer league, discuss Hunter Dickinson taking a shot at the entire state of Michigan, and more!

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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The Ringer's Tate Frazier is back in-studio in Los Angeles and runs through some of the highlights of his summer league trip to Las Vegas before sharing his thoughts on the report that Bronny James will likely not start for USC this season (2:24). Then Tate is joined by Joe Tipton of On3 Sports and Tipton Edits to talk about breaking into the sports graphic industry, turning his hobby into a business, the confidentiality aspect of his business when players are waiting to announce a commitment or transfer, the most ridiculous edit requests he has ever received, his trip to Peach Jam to see Cooper Flagg and Cam and Cayden Boozer, and much more (19:54). Finally Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (45:58).

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: Joe Tipton

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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