Preferred Walk-Ons

By Michael McGraw and Michael Shutt

The world’s preeminent college sports podcast hosted by two people named Michael. ACC fans by birth, degenerate gamblers for mirth. Part of TheSabre.com’s podcast network.... more

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How many episodes does Preferred Walk-Ons have?

The podcast currently has 98 episodes available.

Preferred Walk-Ons episodes:

May 14, 2025Recruiting Stories with Joe Tipton
Everyday brings new surprises for college sports fans in the era of the transfer portal. No one is more connected to college basketball recruiting than On3's Joe Tipton. We discussed how he has become one of the most influential reporters in the sport and the behind the scenes stories that have defined the offseason.

In this episode, we:
Discuss the pros and cons of the new scheduling model for ACC basketball (0:00-9:08)
Debate whether UVA and NC State are capable contenders in the new college basketball landscape
Ask Joe Tipton about his career as a college basketball insider and get his unique perspective on the chaos of modern day recruiting (15:48-54:05)
You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!

Be sure to follow Joe Tipton on Twitter (@TiptonEdits) and read his ongoing reporting with On3.
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55min
May 07, 2025New Look Hoos with Preston Willett
Virginia's football and basketball programs have experienced significant roster turnover this offseason. What should Cavaliers' fans expect in pivotal years for both teams? TheSabre.com contributor and Hoos On Podcast host Preston Willett joins the show to discuss:
What fans should expect from the Virginia football team this fall after a complete roster overhaul
Ryan Odom's success in rebuilding the Virginia basketball team
Virginia baseball's NCAA tournament chances
You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).

Follow Preston Willett on Twitter and subscribe to the Hoos On Podcast.
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37min
April 29, 2025Is the ACC Battling Back?
After a season in which only four ACC teams made the NCAA Tournament, programs appear to be investing significant money in the transfer portal to be competitive in 2026. In this episode, we discuss how the conference is responding to the ever-changing college sports landscape and how the ambiguity about eligibility rules is shaping the offseason.

Topics for discussion include:
The Savannah Bananas game at Clemson
How ACC basketball programs are faring in the transfer portal
Whether the NCAA should change eligibility rules for its athletes
Bill Belichick's awkward interview and its impact on UNC football
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45min
April 22, 2025I Let You Have One: An NFL Draft Preview
This is our 2025 NFL Draft preview episode! Which college players are poised for superstardom on Sundays and which will leave fans disappointed? In this episode, we discuss:
A missed connection with a possible fan of the show
Coach Prime calling out Virginia football for recruiting his players
Our overall impressions of this draft class and the buzz around Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter
Which quarterbacks are worth the risk of using a first-round draft pick
The most intriguing skill position players at the top of mock drafts
The players with the biggest question marks entering the draft
You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe on your favorite podcast app!
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48min
April 09, 2025March and Portal Madness
March Madness is over and it has ended in glory for the Florida Gators and Connecticut Huskies. Before transitioning to an offseason of transfer portal mayhem, we analyzed how these champions survived and advanced through the tournament and the legacies they leave behind. Topics for discussion include:
How Florida was able to orchestrate another come-from-behind victory over Houston
How fans are reacting to news from the transfer portal
What Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers mean to women's basketball
You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow the show on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).
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38min
March 25, 2025A Changing of the Guard in ACC Basketball with Kris Wright
There are sixteen teams still playing in the NCAA Tournament and only one of them represents the ACC. However, a new class of coaches bring promise to one of college basketball's premier conferences. We sat down with Kris Wright of TheSabre.com to discuss Virginia's new head coach and whether the ACC can bounce back from a disappointing season. In this episode, we discuss:
The experience of watching the NCAA Tournament in Seattle
What to expect from Ryan Odom's tenure in Charlottesville and UVA's place in the NIL landscape with Kris Wright
Whether NIL and the transfer portal are responsible for a chalky NCAA Tournament
The most intriguing storylines and best bets in the Sweet Sixteen
NC State hiring Will Wade and what it means for the ACC
You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).
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1h 12min
March 18, 2025It's Time for Madness
After four long months, the NCAA Tournament is finally here! We've got you covered with everything you need to know to confidently lose your pool. In this episode, we discuss:
Duke's ACC Tournament championship and injury concerns
The Selection Committee's questionable decisions with UNC and Louisville
Best bets, upsets, compelling storylines, and Final Four picks from each region
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58min
March 15, 2025 An ACC Semifinal for the Ages
Our coverage of the ACC Tournament continues from Charlotte after two thrilling semifinal games. Both Duke and Louisville managed to survive after nearly giving away big leads, while North Carolina is left reeling on the bubble after a brutal lane violation. In this episode, we offer our quick reactions to both games, discuss UNC's chances of making the NCAA Tournament, and look ahead to the ACC Championship.
You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).
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22min
March 13, 2025ACC Tournament Recap: Ron Sanchez Edition
The Michaels are reporting live from the ACC Tournament in Charlotte. There have been two days of compelling basketball games and the sudden firing of UVA head coach Ron Sanchez. In this episode, we provide a behind-the-scenes look at everything that has taken place in the Queen City. Topics for discussion include:
Virginia's decision to fire Ron Sanchez and possible replacements
The most interesting and exciting storylines from the first two days of the ACC Tournament
A preview of highly anticipated Thursday games
You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod).
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43min
March 10, 2025Why Not Them? An ACC Tournament Preview
On the eve of the men's ACC basketball tournament, the basketball world received shocking news out of Raleigh. A year after winning the conference tournament and taking his team to the Final Four, Kevin Keatts has been fired from NC State. We analyzed the decision and whether any ACC teams are capable of making a similar run in this year's tournament. Topics for discussion include:
NC State's decision to fire Kevin Keatts and what it means for other conference coaching vacancies
The most intriguing matchups and dark horses for the men's ACC Tournament
You can always email the show at [email protected]. You can also follow us on Twitter or Instagram (@PWOPod). Be sure to follow our coverage this week at the ACC Tournament!
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31min

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How many episodes does Preferred Walk-Ons have?

The podcast currently has 98 episodes available.

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