Connor Hope and Brian Rauf discuss all ten teams in the Big XII, give their conference rankings and bold predictions.PREORDER YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAY (w/ code "HOOPS")!https://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBBrian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatc...

Connor Hope, Brian Rauf, and brand-new co-host Riley Davis are joined by Heat Check's Founder and Owner Eli Boettger to discuss the Almanac dropping on September 26th. Each writer gives they memorable takeaways from the process and conferences they covered.PREORDER YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAY (w/ code "HOOPS")!https://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBBrian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33Ril...

Connor Hope and Brian Rauf are joined by Ky McKeon of Three Man Weave to discuss his thoughts on National Championship Futures (Good Bets, Bad Bets and Best Long Shots). Hope and Rauf also discuss the implied conference rankings, and which teams are overrated and underrated.Follow Ky McKeon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ky_3MWFollow Three Man Weave: https://twitter.com/3MW_CBBFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBBrian Rauf: http...

Brian Hope and Connor Rauf are joined by On3's Jamie Shaw to discuss Michigan State's recruiting resurgence, the GG Jackson saga, underrated freshman, and the programs with the most recruiting momentum.Follow Jamie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamieShaw5Read his work at On3: https://www.on3.com/category/basketball-recruiting/news/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBBrian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33Riley Davis: https://tw...

Brian Hope and Connor Rauf discuss The Hangout rebrand, Kentucky vs Gonzaga, what teams are overrated or underrated heading into the season, and whether Maui is the best non-conference MTE ever.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBBrian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33Riley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https:/...

Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are joined by Greg Waddell of Field of 68 and Sleepers Media to preview the 2022 NBA Draft.The trio start by breaking down the consensus top three prospects and whether they would take Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, or Paolo Banchero with the top overall pick. The conversation then shifts to the second tier of prospects and why all three are down on Jaden Ivey.Finally, they dive into some late-round prospects that intrigue them and w...

Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are joined by Jeff Goodman of Stadium and The Field of 68 to discuss the top college basketball teams in the country going into the 2022-23 season.Gonzaga, Houston, and North Carolina seem to be the consensus top three at the moment. Who should be #1, and what has to happen for each to live up to expectations? Then the trio discuss teams outside that top tier who are the most equipped to break into that group.Finally, Connor and Br...

Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are back to discuss the latest storylines in what has been a busy college basketball offseason.The duo start by breaking down SMU transfer Kendric Davis' commitment to Memphis. He was the top transfer available - what will be bring to Memphis, and what does it mean for the Tigers next season?Then the two discuss Jay Wright's legacy and what it means for the Villanova program moving forward before diving into the most notable NBA Dr...

Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are back to recap the Final Four and preview the upcoming NCAA Basketball offseason.What was the vibe like in New Orleans? The duo gives their lasting impression from the Final Four before discussing where this Kansas team ranks all time and how this title impacts Bill Self's legacy.Then Connor and Brian dive into the offseason, breaking down the latest coaching hires and the top players available in the transfer portal. They are t...

Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian preview the Final Four and dive deep into both games.What individual matchup will determine Duke vs. North Carolina? Brian dives deep on what the historic meeting means for the rivalry, college basketball and the entire state of North Carolina. Then Connor and Brian discuss the biggest keys to Kansas vs. Villanova and give their predictions for each game before evaluating the most impactful coaching changes off the offseason.W...