We recap the wild week in college basketball: Iowa State’s stock tanks after a brutal losing streak; UConn’s unexpected blowout of St. John’s; a classic Michigan State–Purdue instant-classic; Tennessee vs. Alabama delivering heated rivalry drama; Florida–Arkansas getting out of hand; and Arizona continuing its roll as the nation’s top team. We spotlight breakout and marquee players including Christian Anderson and his scoring for Texas Tech Red Raiders, plus other impact names across the country. We break down who’s hot and who’s not, debate how BYU will finish the season, and predict regular-season conference champions — from the Mountain West (San Diego State, Utah State, New Mexico contenders discussed) to every Power Five league (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Big East, SEC). We also give our game picks and best bets for upcoming matchups.

Teams and names mentioned: Iowa State, UConn, St. John’s, Michigan State, Purdue, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, Arkansas, Arizona, Texas Tech (Christian Anderson), BYU, San Diego State, Boise State, Utah State, New Mexico, UNLV, plus broader discussion of ACC teams, Big Ten teams, Big 12 teams, Pac-12 teams, and SEC teams.

Tune in for full recaps, hot-and-not lists, playoff/regular-season predictions, and our betting slate for the week.

BYU’s comeback to beat Iowa State had the Cougars controlling the game — Truman finally broke the curse by picking the Cyclones and taking one for the team.

We recap Duke-Michigan and how Duke emerged as a stock riser while Michigan regrouped. We break down UNC vs. Louisville and Darius Acuff’s big moment taking over against Alabama — the Arkansas Razorbacks fought hard but couldn’t complete the comeback. We also recap Big 12 games include Arizona vs. Houston and Houston vs. Kansas, with the Houston Cougars on a troubling losing skid and sliding as a major stock faller. We also note Puerto Vallarta Vacations (yes, seriously) as a tongue-in-cheek stock faller, and give props to USA Hockey as a definite stock riser.

Picks and previews: our same-week picks include St. John’s and UConn, plus previews of Michigan State vs. Purdue and other marquee matchups on Big Monday and the Saturday slate. We mention key teams and players throughout for searchability: BYU Cougars, Iowa State Cyclones, Duke Blue Devils, Michigan Wolverines, North Carolina Tar Heels, Louisville Cardinals, Alabama Crimson Tide, Arkansas Razorbacks, Arizona Wildcats, Houston Cougars, Kansas Jayhawks, UConn Huskies, St. John’s Red Storm, Michigan State Spartans, Purdue Boilermakers — and coaches and names you’ll hear in the episode. Tune in for hot takes and positional stock reports across college basketball and beyond.

We break down Richie Saunders’ devastating ACL injury and what it means for BYU, Rob Wright stepping up in Saunders’ absence, and where Darryn Peterson fits as a stock follower for the Jayhawks. We recap our Called Your Shot moments (Truman and I both went 4-2), and evaluate risers and fallers: Iowa State’s surge as a stock riser, Arizona’s tumble after two losses, and North Carolina as a stock faller with Kaleb Wilson sidelined. We highlight Nate Heis’ clutch, game-winning shot against Houston — that nasty look that closed the game — and discuss who’s trending up and down across the country.

Plus: Truman and I debate the week’s best games and give picks for marquee Big Ten and Big 12 matchups, and we unpack the weird non-conference midseason clash — Duke vs. Michigan. Teams and players mentioned: Kansas, Richie Saunders, Rob Wright, Darren Peterson, Iowa State, Arizona, Nate Heiss, Houston, North Carolina, Caleb Wilson, Duke, Michigan, plus broader Big Ten and Big 12 implications. Tune in for injury fallout, stock reports, clutch moments, and bold game picks.

Kansas shocks Arizona despite Darryn Peterson being unavailable — the Jayhawks pull off the upset over the Arizona Wildcats in the biggest game of the year.

We break down how Kansas’ stock is rising and why Peterson’s absence didn’t matter. BYU’s rollercoaster season: Rob Wright and the Cougars bounce back with a big win over Baylor after earlier struggles.

Duke–UNC delivered instant classic drama as Seth Trimble hits a game-winner at the buzzer, fans storm the court, and the rivalry explodes again.

Games of the week and conference check-ins: Big Ten fever with Illinois and other marquee Big Ten matchups; Big 12 shakeups including Kansas, Iowa State, Baylor and more; Big 12/Big Ten comparisons and who’s overrated.

ACC action with Duke, Clemson and the latest conference narratives. SEC watch: Kentucky’s a riser after impressive play, Florida and other SEC teams in focus. We also touch on Houston’s season and Arizona’s outlook after the upset loss. Plus: human interest and off-court notes — Lindsey Vonn’s devastating leg break and ACL tear, her Olympic legacy, and what it means for athletes who compete for the love of the game.

Teams and players mentioned for search: Kansas Jayhawks, Arizona Wildcats, Darren Peterson, BYU Cougars, Rob Wright, Baylor Bears, Duke Blue Devils, North Carolina Tar Heels, Seth Trimble, Illinois Fighting Illini, Iowa State Cyclones, Clemson Tigers, Kentucky Wildcats, Florida Gators, Houston Cougars, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, SEC, Lindsey Vonn. Tune in for game recaps, hot takes, rankings talk, best bets and what to watch next week.

We break down Darryn Peterson’s takeover performance for Kansas vs. A.J.Dybanstsa and BYU — who won the night and who looks like a legit No. 1 pick? We debate BYU’s Richie Saunders and how his game vs. Kansas might have pushed him onto NBA radars. Can Peterson, Dybansta, or even Saunders be top lottery locks?

Plus: an in-depth Big Ten check — Michigan, Michigan State, Purdue, Illinois, Nebraska — who’s trending up, who’s overrated, and what the conference’s top-end strength means for March and the NBA pipeline. We preview this week’s marquee matchups, with special focus on the Duke–North Carolina rivalry: why the mystique still matters and what both programs need to do to snap out of slumps.

Stock watch: weekly risers and fallers — teams and players heating up (and cooling off). We explain why “NBA-style” basketball is a faller in our view, which college players’ styles are translating, and which prospects (Peterson, Dybansta, Saunders and more) should see their draft stock rise or tumble.

Players & teams mentioned: Darren Peterson (Kansas), A.J. Dybanstsa (BYU), Richie Saunders (BYU), Kansas Jayhawks, BYU Cougars, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Purdue Boilermakers, Illinois Fighting Illini, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Duke Blue Devils, North Carolina Tar Heels. Tune in for analysis, hot takes, and best bets for the week.

In this episode we break down BYU’s last‑second loss to No. 1 Arizona, the chaos at the buzzer, and what went wrong for the Cougars. We run the called‑your‑shot segment (who hit and who missed?): Dallin's up on Truman right now! Truman’s best bets for basketball (which games to put money on). Game recaps include Arkansas dominating Vanderbilt, North Carolina knocking off Virginia, and an Illinois‑Purdue thriller where Illinois freshman sets the Mackey Center scoring record. We preview next week’s biggest matchups and give picks and betting insight: BYU vs. Kansas (will freshman AJ Dybantsa or Kansas star Darryn Peterson carry the day?), Michigan vs. Michigan State, Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary’s, Creighton vs. UConn, Alabama vs. Florida, Illinois vs. Nebraska, Syracuse vs. North Carolina, and Kansas vs. Texas Tech. We also talk recruiting chatter, podium returns, and reaction to standout performances across the Big 12, Big Ten, ACC more.

In this episode we debate whether Kurt Cignetti could be the next Nick Saban and what his coaching trajectory means for college football. We break down Indiana’s surprising national championship run and their climb to the top of the mountain after a big win over Miami. We shift to college basketball: Vanderbilt and Iowa State both suffered shocking losses this week, prompting discussion about consistency and upsets. Are the Jayhawks really as legit as their ranking suggests for the rest of the season? We examine recent Top 25 shakeups and conference strength — which leagues (Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Big 12) are the strongest right now and which conferences are over- or under-rated.

We preview key upcoming Basketball matchups including BYU vs Arizona, Duke vs Louisville (Part Two), and other must-watch games. Topics and names discussed include Kurt Cignetti, Nick Saban, Indiana Hoosiers, Miami (Hurricanes), Kansas Jayhawks, Vanderbilt Commodores, Iowa State Cyclones, BYU Cougars, Arizona Wildcats, Duke Blue Devils, Louisville Cardinals.

James, the Third Burningham brother joins the program to recap the CFP Semis. Is Indiana unbeatable? Does Miami have a chance? Houston maybe an underrated Basketball team, along with BYU. Darryn Peterson's availability issues should effect his draft stock, AJ > DP.

Pop-Tarts bowl revives dying bowl season, are bowl games still meaningless? Plus the bracket that no one thought we'd have, and is having a bye definitely a disadvantage now? Vanderbilt impresses...in basketball. CBB stock risers and fallers and marquee matchups of the week.

Field Rush Sky joins the program as our very first guest. We talk about how to fix the playoff, Kyle Whittingham's departure from Utah, and get his picks for how he sees the bracket playing out. Lookout for the Dukes, Ducks!