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Host of the “Don’t @ me” podcast Dan Dakich joined the show today. Dakich says he loves the Pacers’ ball movement and toughness—especially Tyrese Haliburton, who he calls the heart of a resilient squad. While he respects the Knicks, he feels something was off in Boston. As for Haliburton’s dad? Still banned. As for Bob…
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Seth Davis argues one-and-done has been good for college hoops
CBS’ Seth Davis argued one-and-done is better than none-and-done … “one and done has been a boon for college basketball.” He also said that everyone has to be clear, one-and-done is an NBA rule, not college basketball’s rule.
John Smoltz on state of game, his NCAA Tournament dominance
MLB Newtork’s John Smoltz joined the show to talk about his bracket dominance in recent years, issues with high school athletes in all sports going straight to the pros and Bryce Harper’s comments on the state of the game. Smoltz argues you have to have a balance between showmanship and team play. Smoltz had funny…
Seth Davis: Stop the anti-Ben Simmons talk
CBS’ Seth Davis thinks the anti-Ben Simmons movement has gone too far. Davis said that he would have great performances in a loss and people would look at him. And he thinks Simmons could develop a better shot: “I’ve seen him shoot enough in high school and practice to be a [good shooter],” Davis said.
Charles Barkley on Ben Simmons, one-and-done, Tourney, touch-screen
TNT’s Charles Barkley joined the show to share his take on Ben Simmons and why players should stay in college, what happened with the touch-screen, his favorite teams in the Tournament and the possibility of Phil Jackson coaching again. Charles and Dan also had some epic trash-talk at the end of the interview
Charles Barkley comments on touch screen failure
Charles Barkley commented on his issues with the touch screen on the Bracket announcement show. “They’re making this way too hard,” Barkley said. “It’s just basketball. We’re not saving the world.” – Charles Barkley on battle with the touch screen
Charles Barkley: Staying in college didn’t hurt Steph Curry, Kawhi Leonard
TNT’s Charles Barkley commented on the one and done and wants players to stay two years in college. He cited the best players in the game …. Steph Curry and Kawhi Leonard, noting how much they grew in college.
Charles Barkley: Ben Simmons ‘went through motions’ at LSU
TNT’s Charles Barkley was discussing the one-and-done rule and had an issue with the way Ben Simmons played at LSU. “He can’t go to college for one year and bust his hump? … He went through the motions. I didn’t like that.” – Charles Barkley on Ben Simmons
Sam Jones and Dan discuss art of interviewing
Off Camera’s Sam Jones joined the show to talk about interviewing Dan on his show and share stories of photographing famous people. You can find out more about the interview, which is airing on Audience Network, here.
Mike Trout says baseball best game in the world
Angels star Mike Trout joined the show from Spring Training to talk about the state of the game, his living situation, his high school football and baseball career and more. Dan asked Trout if he agreed with Bryce Harper’s comments on the game being tired. “I think it’s the best game in the world,” Trout…
Rex Chapman: Tyler Ulis will be a steal for an NBA team
Former Kentucky star Rex Chapman on brilliance of Cats’ point guard Tyler Ulis: “I hope the League doesn’t let Tyler Ulis slip to the Warriors or the Spurs,” Chapman said.
Rex Chapman explains how he became addicted to pain-killers
Former Kentucky star Rex Chapman joined the show to talk about recovering from pill addiction after he was arrested for shoplifting in 2014. “It did. My last three years in the NBA. I feel like I came by it honestly. I’ve never been a guy who parties. …. I had seven surgeries in my last…
Mike Florio on significance of NFL admitting CTE connection
ProFootballTalk.com and NBC analyst Mike Florio joined the show to explain the implications of an NFL executive admitting there was a connection between CTE and football.
Tom Izzo thinks Spartans one of 15 teams capable of winning title
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo joined the show to talk about the Spartans’ chances in the Tournament. — Izzo is optimistic about his team. “I think this team is one of 15 teams that has a legitimate chance,” Izzo said. “The way it is this year, someone without a legitimate chance could sneak in there.…
Jim Boeheim on why Syracuse got into Tournament, discusses his suspension
Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim joined the show to talk about his team getting into the Tournament and more. — Dan asked what he was like during the time he was suspended. “I was very quiet,” Boeheim said. “My family didn’t want to watch the games with me. We didn’t play as well as we’d have…
Reggie Miller: One-and-done rule “a joke”
TNT’s Reggie Miller says that it’s time for the NBA and NCAA to change the one-and-done rule.“It’s a joke. If you are talented enough and skilled enough … if you want to help your family out, I’m all for it. … But if you sign a letter of intent, the college has you for two…
Jim Boeheim says he was unpleasant during his suspension from coaching
Dan asked Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim what he was like to be around while he was serving his 9-game suspension for the program’s infractions. Not surprisingly, Boeheim said he was not pleasant.
NCAA committee chair Joe Castiglione explains how they picked Tourney field
NCAA selection committee chairman Joe Castiglione joined the show to share details on how they selected the Tournament Field. He talked about some of the teams that didn’t make it, the bracket leak, how it functions as a TV show and whether the committee sets up matchups. Castiglione said they didn’t set up Kentucky vs.…
Bob Costas on state of Major League Baseball
NBC and MLB Network analyst Bob Costas joined the show to talk about Goose Gossage’s remarks on players celebrating too much in baseball. “I don’t have much of a problem with it,” Costas said of Jose Bautista’s infamous bat flip. But he has a problem with celebrations that are “all about me.” Costas thinks Bryce…