It was a great doubleheader of college basketball at the Champions Classic at the United Center! Tyler Aki and Shea Norling break down Duke's impressive win over Michigan State and why the Spartans timidness hurt them. Is it time to sell Sparty stock? Plus, Kansas had a furious comeback to beat Kentucky. The guys explain why they came away impressed by both teams. Plus, some other things they noticed from the United Center.
Nov 17, 2023•26 min
College Hoops have arrived! Tyler Aki breaks down his top 12 teams for the upcoming season. Plus, he lays out his All-American picks and tells you which 5 teams are primed to take a leap this year and which 5 teams are due for some regression. Also, 5 other ancillary college basketball storylines to watch for this season.
Nov 06, 2023•34 min
The guys wrap up the season by discussing UConn's blowout win over San Diego State. Is this the most dominant NCAA Tournament run of all time? Plus, has Dan Hurley and UConn reached Blue Blood status? Also, the guys look back at the most memorable moments from this year's tournament. And a look at the odds for next year's champion and who you could find value on to win it all next season.
Apr 04, 2023•38 min
Shea and Tyler look back on the 2023 season and the wild tournament we all bore witness to.
Apr 03, 2023•25 min
Tyler Aki & Shea Norling react to the SDSU buzzer beater and the championship match up. Will this tournament be memorable? Is it lacking characters and recognizable college players? Plus, we preview SDSU vs UCONN.
Apr 02, 2023•50 min
Tyler Aki and Shea Norling bring you a special Final Four preview edition of Basketball U. Is this Final Four worth watching? Plus, picks for both games.
Mar 31, 2023•41 min
The guys give a preview of today's matchups with Miami facing Texas and San Diego St. taking on Creighton. Also, they talk with FAU Announcer Ken Lavicka about the power outage that nearly caused him to miss the biggest call in school history.
Mar 26, 2023•48 min
Tyler and Shea discuss the Elite 8 games involving, FAU surprising Kansas St. and UConn destroying Gonzaga. Can Gonzaga head coach, Mark Few make another run in the tournament next year with the roster he has currently or has their time come and gone? Would you rather be a team like Gonzaga that always make it far into the tournament or like UConn that wins the big dance, but they have had some droughts?
Mar 26, 2023•48 min
The guys recap all the thrilling games from the Round of 32. Plus, a preview of every single game for the Sweet 16 and which top seeds could get upset. Also, the guys re-seed the remaining 16 teams in the field.
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Tyler and Shea continue their conversation about Purdue Coach, Matt Painter and whether or not its time for him to part ways with the program. Plus, we perform a wellness check on Director of Content for ESPN 1000, Danny Zederman, after we saw his Kansas Jayhawks fall in the tournament.
Mar 19, 2023•46 min
Shea and Tyler are back with all your favorite College Hoops talk including that shocking upset of Fairleigh Dickinson over number one seed Purdue. Also, there have been some great games despite the matchups appearing to be less than appealing.
Mar 19, 2023•47 min
In a special edition of Basketball U, Tyler Aki and Shea Norling break down the entire field of 68 and their most interesting matchups.
Mar 14, 2023•48 min
Who should be the top seeds in the NCAAB Tournament and will Kansas take a step back due to their coach dealing with health issues? The guys give you dead teams walking, teams you can't count on if you choose them in your bracket. Lastly, Shea shares his Jim Nance story while at the Big 10 Tourney.
Mar 12, 2023•45 min
Shea and Tyler kick the show off discussing some of the teams that won their conference championships and why they are still skeptical of a Shaka Smart led team with Marquette. Plus will Purdue's offense struggle if they rely solely on Edey? When it comes to filling out the NCAA Bracket do you stick to one or multiple? Lastly, the guys share their feedback on their Big 10 Tournament experience.
Mar 12, 2023•46 min
Tyler and Shea go through their list of teams that have a strong chance of winning the NCAA Tourney. They also give you the teams they don't trust and Shea shares a story of a co-worker backing out of a bet. Lastly, is it time for storied programs to let the new wave of coaching take over.
Mar 05, 2023•46 min
The boys are back live this season as Tyler Aki and Shea Norling bring you all you need to know leading up to the NCAA tournament. They kick off the show discussing Big 10 teams trying to get into the tourney and if Illinois is desperate enough to be a scary team to face. Alabama has been a tough team to beat all season, but their best player Brandon Miller has been linked to a murder will this affect their team moving forward?
Mar 05, 2023•47 min
ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi joins to discuss his latest bracketology. How many teams can the Big Ten expect and how many are primed to make a deep run? Plus, what's the outlook for Northwestern and Illinois? Also, who has the inside track to the 1 seeds and who needs their conference tournaments the most to secure a bid to the tournament? And Tyler gives his 12 best teams in college basketball.
Mar 02, 2023•38 min
ESPN and ACC Network's Drew Carter joins to discuss the latest with Alabama and the news that Brandon Miller will continue to play after police testify that he brought a gun to the scene of a fatal shooting. What does the future hold for the Crimson Tide. Plus, Pitt's Jeff Capel and UCLA's Mick Cronin are upset their conferences aren't pumping their tires enough. Also, is the ACC really this bad? And will North Carolina ultimately make the tournament?
Feb 23, 2023•39 min
Football is in the rearview mirror, which means college basketball takes center stage! Tyler Aki gives you the comprehensive Football Fan's Guide to Parachuting into College Basketball. What have you missed so far and what can you expect moving forward? Plus, the NCAA Tournament committee is unveiling their top 16 teams this weekend. Tyler gives his prediction on the exact order of the Top 16.
Feb 15, 2023•41 min
Tyler Aki discusses why so many top teams are losing this season, including Purdue who fell on the road to Indiana. Plus, Jim Boeheim attacked ACC schools for buying teams. Is it time for him to retire? Also, a new Tyler's Top 12 with confidence rankings on how team's will fare in the NCAA Tournament.
Feb 08, 2023•47 min
Purdue is the first unanimous #1 team in the country, but... Plus, the 5 results that stood out the most in the Big 12-SEC Challenge. Also, Illinois and Iowa fans are beefing and so are the Capels and UNC. And the latest edition of Tyler's Top 12.
Feb 03, 2023•52 min
Tyler Aki breaks down one of his favorite events on the College Basketball calendar: the Big 12-SEC Challenge! He ranks the matchups from least to most intriguing.
Jan 28, 2023•4 min
Former Notre Dame star and ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jordan Cornette joins to discuss Mike Brey announcing his retirement at the end of the season and his legacy within the sport. Plus, Tyler Aki discusses Bronny James's future in college basketball, Emoni Bates balling out and gives his latest Top 12 teams.
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min
It was a record setting weekend for parity in college basketball! Tyler Aki breaks down why he thinks the parity in the sport has been so high. Plus, the reigning champion Kansas Jayhawks fell to Kansas State in the best college basketball atmosphere of the season. Also, Coach Cal bounced back with an interesting strategy that led to back to back wins, including a road upset over Tennessee. And a fresh Tyler's Top 12 with a new team at number one!
Jan 18, 2023•54 min
Texas fired Chris Beard as their head coach. Who could be the next head coach of the Longhorns and how attractive is the job? Plus, a look at the preseason top 3 teams in each conference and why the standing look so shook up after the start of conference play. Also, Tyler unveils his new Top 12.
Jan 10, 2023•49 min
It's been a crazy week of college basketball to start the new year! Tyler Aki looks at the biggest upsets of 2023 so far and why some are more troubling than others. Plus, why the NCAA Tournament should not expand to 90 teams and his latest Top 12 rankings.
Jan 05, 2023•51 min
Conference play is heading into full swing! Tyler Aki breaks down each Power Conference's potential regular season winners, Players of the Year and the biggest burning question hovering over each conference.
Dec 30, 2022•56 min
Tyler Aki recaps a HUGE weekend of college basketball. Was Indiana bad or was Kansas good? How can Gonzaga find their identity alongside Drew Timme's dominance? Plus, Brandon Miller is in the perfect situation at Alabama. Also, how Houston out-Virginia'd Virginia. UNC's improving assist rate leading to wins. Arizona's offense gets the best of Tennessee's defense and UCLA shuts down Oscar Tshiebwe and Kentucky.
Dec 21, 2022•38 min
Tyler Aki addresses the news of Chris Beard's suspension in the wake of his assault charge. Plus, he debuts his Top 12 list of the 12 best teams in college basketball.
Dec 13, 2022•42 min
The NET Rankings are finally here! Tyler Aki breaks down the biggest discrepancies between the AP Poll and the NET Rankings. Why is the computer so down on Texas, Kansas, Arizona and others? And why does it love teams like Mississippi State, Maryland and West Virginia? Plus, a preview of this week's action, including Illinois-Texas and Duke-Iowa.
Dec 06, 2022•48 min
