Seth Greenberg and LaPhonso Ellis discuss Kansas’ inconsistencies after losing to Texas, Duke needing to get Paolo Banchero the ball and Kentucky’s continued improvement. Then, the guys are joined by Providence head coach Ed Cooley to talk not coaching “issues” this season, growing up in Providence, Seth demanding the Friar mascot be redesigned, connecting to the younger generation with music and fashion, and getting sucked into Ted Lasso. Later, Seth and Phonz look ahead to Purdue’s near back-to-back, Auburn’s tough road test and the debut of On the Couch/Off the Couch.

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Kansas’ Inconsistencies; Banchero Needs the Ball; Ed Cooley; On the Couch/Off the Couch

Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg discuss Auburn burying Alabama in The Jungle, Bruce Pearl completely turning the Auburn program around, the Crimson Tide still being a work in progress and if they should disregard Texas’ performance in Lubbock with the awkwardness of Chris Beard’s return. Then, Baylor head coach Scott Drew stops by to talk about going keto, the ESPN+ docuseries Our Time: Baylor Basketball and cameras following him around all the time, what he’s trying to improve between now and Selection Sunday, and his love of fishing. Later, Coach K is taking his trip to Chapel Hill this weekend.

Jungle is Jumpin’; Chris Beard Returns to Lubbock; Scott Drew; Coach K’s Last Trip to Chapel Hill

Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss Chris Mack and Louisville breaking up, what happened, how the Cardinals move forward and potential candidates for the job. Then the guys get into UCLA blowing out Arizona, Duke deferring to Paolo Banchero at the end of games, College GameDay heading to Lawrence and the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Later, who’s got a good head of lettuce and who’s lettuce is wilting this week?

Chris Mack Out; Speed on Speed in Lawrence; Who’s Got Good Lettuce?

Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis, and Seth Greenberg talk with TV analyst and Hall of Fame star Charles Barkley. They discuss Barkley's old school basketball roots, navigating the new NIL territory, role models who shaped him throughout his life, and his career journey. Plus, the guys break down Duke’s progress this season and what players are proving themselves to be matured and poised on the court. Later, the guys discuss their travel plans and if Jay will be paying for their dinners on the road.

Old School Basketball with Charles Barkley; Concerned about Duke?; Learning Lessons

Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss Stanford toppling USC, if their opinion of Baylor has changed after losing to Texas Tech and the toughest matchups in college basketball. Later, Jeff Van Gundy stops by to talk about which college basketball games he’s taken in recently, the physicality being allowed in the sport this season and how he’d fill out a college coaching staff.

Two Undefeateds Fall; Toughest Matchups; Jeff Van Gundy

Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg talk to Iowa State’s T.J. Otzelberger about the relentlessness of Izaiah Brockington, rebelling through basketball as a teen, starting his own AAU team, if he ever plays one-on-one with his wife and the Cyclones' biggest challenge the rest of the season. Later, the guys discuss Jay’s night in Baton Rouge, the time Seth stole a ball as a coach during a game, if they’re worried about Kansas, if there’s anything Johnny Davis can’t do, the best team in the SEC, the Michigan crossword puzzle and the Pac-12 having a hard time finding games.

Iowa State’s T.J. Otzelberger; Worried About Kansas and Michigan?; Get the Games In

Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg start the podcast by discussing Baylor’s sustainability and conference play starting in the SEC. Then, Ohio State’s E.J. Liddell stops by to talk about bad hair dye, his worst fear, going through the draft process, staying away from Buffalo Wild Wings, this year’s Buckeye squad and the new Spiderman movie. Later, the guys give their feel on Texas and Texas A&M, and share their New Year’s resolutions for teams in college basketball.

Big Night in the SEC; E.J. Liddell; New Year’s Resolutions

Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg discuss LaPhonso Ellis briefly forgetting about his son’s wedding, whether teams should be awarded wins and losses from COVID-19 forfeitures, and N.C. State avoiding trouble with the NCAA. Then, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl stops by to talk about watching his team while he was in “purgatory,” learning defense from a tuxedoed Bob Huggins, a tough game ahead against Murray State, and his favorite handshake with other coaches. Later, Seth and Jay ask each other: Do Wake Forest, LSU, USC and Western Kentucky look good on you?

Holiday Card Final Four; N.C. State Ruling; Bruce Pearl; Shopping for Teams

Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss LaPhonso’s induction into Notre Dame’s ring of honor and how his pregame speech fueled the Irish upset over Kentucky, Baylor looking like last year’s championship team, and Arizona continuing to roll. Then, Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard stops by to talk about his fashion choices, the importance of his players’ mental health, Rick Pitino and Chris Mack’s love of horse racing, and how the Pirates ended up at Madison Square Garden against Texas. Later, the guys get into the depth of the Big East and if the SEC’s depth is misleading.

Phonz Fuels Notre Dame; Baylor’s Defense; Kevin Willard; Big East & SEC Depth

Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss Villanova’s culture on full display at the Jimmy V Classic, Virginia losing to JMU, the upperclassmen-underclassmen divide at Memphis, Phonz going into the Notre Dame ring of honor and Mark Turgeon walking away from Maryland. Later, the guys talk to Alabama head coach Nate Oats about upsetting Gonzaga, his coaching influences, lessons he’s gleaned from Nick Saban and eating too much after arriving in Tuscaloosa.

Jimmy V Classic; Turgeon Out; Nate Oats

Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss their takeaways from the Big Ten-ACC challenge, the top-two tiers of teams in the country, and if anyone wanted to win between N.C. State and Syracuse. Then, Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann stops by to talk about upsetting No. 1 Duke, his team’s resiliency against the Blue Devils, a polite court storming, his daughter’s singing recital and his hair. Later, the guys look ahead to the Jimmy V Classic.

B1G-ACC Challenge Takeaways; Ohio State’s Chris Holtmann; Coveting Lettuce

Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg preview Friday’s matchup between basketball royalty: Duke and Gonzaga. The guys discuss the last time these teams played, Gonzaga’s historic offense, Paolo Banchero vs. Drew Timme, if Duke can put pressure on the Zags and the Blue Devils’ need to score to keep pace. Plus, they share their takeaways from Feast Week and chat about their time in Las Vegas.

Duke-Gonzaga Preview; Feast Week Takeaways; Give it to My Dad

LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss Gonzaga’s complete domination of UCLA, Andrew Nembhard’s performance, UCLA’s disappointing ball movement, Phonz getting room service mid-show, Dickie V’s return to the booth and which teams they’re excited to watch this weekend.

Gonzaga Dominates UCLA; Dickie V Returns; Tasty Matchups

Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis, and Seth Greenberg discuss Duke's handling of the DWI-related charges involving star freshman Paolo Banchero and Michael Savarino, whether or not fans of Illinois or Michigan should be worried about recent losses, and then they look ahead to Feast Week matchups at the Maui Jim Maui invitational, the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis, and more.

Discipline at Duke; Big Ten Blemishes; Previewing Feast Week

Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss the Champions Classic, what it was like being back at a college basketball game with fans in the stands, Michigan State’s turnover problems, Kansas appearing to be ahead of schedule and if Duke ultimately has a higher ceiling than Kentucky. Then, the guys talk about other opening night action including Ohio State nearly losing to Akron, Navy sinking Virginia, Tennessee jacking up threes and Memphis’ ball movement. Later, they preview UCLA-Villanova and Texas-Gonzaga.

Champions Classic Recap; First Night Close Calls; Previewing UCLA-Nova & Texas-Zags

Seth Greenberg and Dan Dakich give you an all-access pass inside the world of college basketball.

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