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Tyler Aki discusses the world of college basketball with players, coaches and insiders from across the country.

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12/1: Jim Root Recaps the Final B1G-ACC Challenge

Three Man Weave's Jim Root joins Tyler Aki to recap the final edition of the Big Ten-ACC Challenge! The guys discuss the different vibe around Indiana basketball and what's going wrong with UNC. Plus, is Duke's Kyle Filipowski the most impressive freshman in the country? Also, who has had the more impressive start between Virginia and Purdue? Illinois keeps on rolling after crushing Syracuse. Where do the Fighting Illini fit in the Big Ten picture and is this the end of Syracuse basketball as we...

Dec 01, 2022•32 min

11/28: Feast Week Recap and RIP B1G-ACC Challenge

Tyler Aki recaps the Feast Week action! He goes through some of the biggest risers from various tournaments, including Purdue's blowout wins over Duke and Gonzaga, Tennessee's dominance down in Atlantis and why they could be primed for a deep NCAA Tournament run and Arizona's impressive showing out in Maui. Plus, what to make of UNC and Gonzaga's struggles. Also, Brian Hanley joins to discuss the end of the Big Ten-ACC Challenge with the announcement from ESPN that the ACC is moving to an ACC-SE...

Nov 28, 2022•54 min

11/22: Feast Week Preview with Kevin Sweeney

Kevin Sweeney from SI.com and The Field of 68 joins to preview the top Feast Week tournaments of the year and give an in-depth look at some of the top teams. The guys take a look at the Phil Knight Invitational's loaded field, including Duke, North Carolina and Gonzaga. Plus, is Creighton built to win a national title? Also, the guys dissect Houston's case as the best team in the country and the standard that Kelvin Sampson holds. And a look at the future of Illinois and Northwestern.

Nov 22, 2022•37 min

11/18: Weekend Preview, Could #1 Fall and More with Brian Hanley

Tyler Aki is joined by Brian Hanley to preview the weekend of college basketball. The guys discuss why Indiana could be in trouble against Xavier on the road. Also, can Virginia take down Baylor in a slow game? Plus, Illinois has a chance for an early marquee win over UCLA. And which team between Gonzaga and Kentucky will rebound after their excruciating losses? Also, is #1 UNC primed to be upset this weekend?

Nov 18, 2022•30 min

11/16: Champions Classic Recap with John Fanta

Tyler Aki is joined by FOX Sports and The Field of 68's John Fanta to recap an epic Champions Classic. The guys discuss how to fix the lull between college basketball's opening day and its marquee night. Plus, Michigan State's resiliency outlasting Oscar Tshiebwe's stardom and Kansas making a huge statement in it's title defense run against Duke's talented freshmen. Also, Tyler goes through some quick hitting storylines from the week, including Emoni Bates's return to the spotlight and the absur...

Nov 16, 2022•46 min

11/10: Greg Gard and 10 Biggest Storylines

Tyler Aki breaks down the 10 biggest storylines in college basketball heading into the season. How are Duke and Villanova going to manage without their Hall of Fame coaches? A bunch of star big men are back, but the guards are unknowns. Can the Big Ten find its stride in the NCAA Tournament? Plus, Final Four picks! Also, Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard joins to preview the Badgers, facing off against Juwan Howard on Valentine's Day after last year's brawl and playing in a baseball stadium.

Nov 11, 2022•59 min

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