The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss NBA All-Star Weekend, Adam Silver's comments about the NBA G League and NIL, and wonder whether the war on college basketball is over (2:07). Then they discuss the NCAA's  top 16 seeds, UConn destroying no. 4 Marquette, Purdue falling to Ohio State, Kentucky-Auburn, and Rick Pitno's harsh post-game comments following St. John's loss to Seton Hall (24:50). Finally they close the show with some shoutouts including Utah's game-winner vs. UCLA, Duke Freshman Jared McCain, Florida, Providence guard Devin Carter, Steve Pikiell's KenPom beef, and more (58:33), before rattling off some games to watch this week (1:20:09). 

Host: Tate Frazier

Guest: J. Kyle Mann

Producer: Kyle Crichton

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