The Spurs believe defense is their ticket back to the playoffs, and Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet are making it clear that “defense is non-negotiable.” We break down how San Antonio is trying to follow the OKC model, what their defensive ceiling could be and why this year feels different. Plus, Trevon Diggs is back in the Cowboys’ starting lineup after being benched, but is his future in Dallas shaky? And we roll out our TNL Top 10 in high school football, highlighted by an undefeated Clark squad heading into the historic Gucci Bowl.

Join us for episode 231 of Sneakers & Cleats.