The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by author, former editor-in-chief of 'SLAM' magazine, and longtime sneaker editor at Complex, Russ Bengtson, to discuss his new book, 'A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers' (1:50). Then, Tate closes the show with some college basketball shout-outs and a few conspiracies (41:45).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: Russ Bengtson
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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Russ Bengtson on His New Book, 'A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers,' Plus Shout-outs and Conspiracies

Tate Frazier and guests all come together to crack the many mysteries in the world of basketball and beyond!

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The Ringer's Tate Frazier reacts to the news of NCAA's $2.8B settlement over NIL back pay (1:45). Then, Tate is joined by former North Carolina guard and NBA draft prospect Cormac Ryan to discuss his college career, UNC's latest tournament run, the pre-draft process, and more (19:02). Finally Tate closes the show with some shout-outs including DJ Burns's 45-pound weight loss, 
Purdue's latest seven-footer, and more (42:57).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: Cormac Ryan
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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The Landmark NCAA Settlement, the Greatest Résumé in College Basketball, and the NBA Workout Process With Cormac Ryan

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss way-too-early college basketball projections, a follow up to the seven wonders of the 2023-24 season, Mark Pope's brand of Kentucky basketball, new obstacles with NIL deals, NBA draft big boards, and more!

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: Terrence Oglesby
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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Revisiting the Seven Wonders of the Season, Way-Too-Early No. 1 Team Predictions, and New NIL Issues With Terrence Oglesby

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss NBA combine measurables, laughable player comps, scrimmage buzz, and more (1:32). Then Tate talks with Baylor Scheierman of the Creighton Bluejays about his experience with the combine, team interviews, player comps, the transfer portal, NIL, and more (43:53).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guests: Baylor Scheierman and J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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Dissecting the NBA Draft Combine, Insane Player Comps, and Dealing With the Draft Process With Baylor Scheierman and J. Kyle Mann

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the new era of next-level NIL deals, best available players of the 60 percent remaining in the transfer portal, college basketball stars in the NBA playoffs, combine buzz, the draft lottery, and more before closing the show with some shout-outs.

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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The Great Osobor Deal, CBB Stars in the NBA Playoffs, and the G League Combine With J. Kyle Mann

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Joe Tipton of Tipton Edits and On3 Sports to discuss the offseason portal madness, Cliff Omoruyi’s rumored $2 million mystery NIL offer, Kentucky's transfers, biggest names left in the portal, Will Wade's impressive offseason for McNeese, St. John's grabbing two big names, UCLA, Bronny James, and more (1:50). Finally Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (30:43).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: Joe Tipton
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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Russ Bengtson on His New Book, 'A History of Basketball in Fifteen Sneakers,' Plus Shout-outs and Conspiracies

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