Its prime basketball season as conference play begins and the Coaches are on the road scouting and broadcasting. Tap appears frozen solid in Detroit while Chris is burrowed in a Chicago hotel.The Portal continues to change the nature of the recruiting. Maryland's more diverse ball handling is helping the Terps with production on offense and The TOP 25 gets a look over now, and what's ahead.

NCAA conference play is underway and the Coaches assess who has the early edge and which current coaches are most encouraged. Advanced scouting in today's game is an art with film replacing in-person visits. Five-out sets dominate the NBA as perimeter shooting becomes a a dominant part of the pro game. The growing value of the plus/minus statistic since its inception in 2010. Brought to you by Toyota and Ledo Pizza

The coaches provide their perspective on the continuing transfer portal laws, regulations and challenges for a coaches staff. Tap is keeping his eye on mid major talent and state schools. Jimmy is working overtime ....and who doesn't get in a fight at a place called Tubby's Sports Bar? Howard Bison's head coach Kenny Blakeney joins the pod with a compelling, local 'Coach Speak' segment.

All five coaches are in the house trying to make some sense of recent portal transactions, keeping star recruits, recent net rankings and varying college program philosophies. Gary and Gordo pay tribute to Earl Monroe. American Head Coach and local basketball legend Duane Simpkins shares his thoughts on his new team and the Patriot League. A must listen, as always, for every basketball coach at every level.

The five coaches discuss the value and repercussions of certain big wins and losses in December. The Rise of Big Five Basketball and the lure of games at The Palestra. College ball in Philadelphia vs. DC. Gary scolds Jimmy for being late.

Weather issues; Gary's Xs & Os; Possession by possession vs. up and down; The art of passing; Coaches taking on other coaches during the game; Tournament expansion and too much bitching for star NBA players.

Gary, Tap, Chris and Jimmy fuel extended discussion about playing early season games in Hawaii, the NIL impact on mid-major schools, the value of 'buy' games and a review of American University's recent overtime loss to Georgetown.

Chris, Gary, Gordon, Tap and Jimmy return for another year of great college and pro basketball talk. This week's pod features a fascinating discussion about Jim Harbaugh's suspension... from a coaching perspective.

The Coaches remember their friend Billy Hahn, the stories are plentiful. Where will Hunter Dickinson end up? NIL will play its part! In fighting, all fighting, things get heated on all competitive levels. Ask Rudy G. NBA play-in games have given us some good hoops to watch. OKC runs the out-of-bounds plays, of course to the Coaches' liking! Enjoy the Season Finale!