Dan Patrick Show
A Splitting Hairs Draft
ESPN Senior NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. broke down a tight draft class. First, he said this is a “splitting hairs” year, where combine results, interviews, and small details can swing evaluations. Then he backed Fernando Mendoza as a legit quarterback, not just a story, pointing to his consistency and decision making. Finally, he…
Read MoreThe Gap Between UNC and Duke
Charlotte Observer sports writer Scott Fowler broke down where things stand for North Carolina basketball and football. First, he made it clear football is in worse shape, while basketball is still a top job despite recent early exits. On the future of the program, he said there’s plenty of speculation around big names, but the…
Read MoreLeBron Embraces New Role
Reggie Miller got right into the MVP talk around Victor Wembanyama, saying the numbers and team success still lean toward someone else, even if Wemby is right there. That being said, an MVP at just 22 years old isnt out of the question. As for the Lakers, he admits last night’s loss to the Pistons…
Read MorePower Conference Taking over?
According to Clark Kellogg the NCAA tournament still delivers. Whether you call them Cinderella or not, teams like Iowa, Nebraska and Texas are real threats. He pushed back on overreacting to a two year sample size limited Cinderellas, but admitted the power conferences are starting to take over. Mid-majors still have a shot, though NIL…
Read MoreMarch Madness Through Barkley Lens
You always know what you’re getting with Charles Barkley, honesty with no filter. He opened up on how NCAA March Madness still pulls him in, even if he can’t watch like a fan anymore. Breaking down the Kansas and St. In John’s game, he credited the Jayhawks for fighting back but made it clear St.…
Read MoreVCU Comeback Defines Tournament Energy
TNT Sports Studio Analyst Adam Lefkoe joined the show today. Lefkoe explained the beauty of March Madness in the fact it lives in its swings. A comeback like VCU’s, a powerhouse like Duke getting pushed but surviving, it’s the drama that defines the tournament. In studio, the chaos continues while working with Shaquille O’Neal and…
Read MoreIs Syracuse Still a Top Job in CBB?
Upsets, tension, that’s March Madness. Jon Rothstein pointed to High Point’s stunner over Wisconsin and the VCU-UNC battle as reminders of what these opening rounds are built on. But beyond the chaos, he pushed back on easy narratives, especially surrounding North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball. When healthy, the team wasn’t elite, head coach Hubert…
Read MoreExpansion Could Expose NBA Flaws
For Tracy McGrady, NBA expansion comes with a warning. Before adding teams in places like Seattle and Las Vegas, he questions whether the league can sustain its current level of play. Nights like Bam Adebayo’s 83-point explosion, he argues, say more about the league talent with the way the Wizards are built. In an era…
Read MoreNick Wrights All-Time CBB Starting Five
For Nick Wright, greatness should carry weight, especially when it comes to retiring numbers. The bar, in his view, should be raised. He also leaned into college basketball nostalgia by creating his all time college hoops starting five, highlighting legends like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Larry Bird, while noting today’s stars rarely stay long enough to…
Read MoreCoach K’s Somersault
From Prince renting his home to sharing the court with a young LeBron James, Carlos Boozer has stories from on and off the court. The former Duke standout recalled the frenzy surrounding LeBron’s rookie debut in Cleveland, a moment that instantly transformed the franchise. Now, Boozer finds himself watching the next generation, including his own…
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