The Ringer's Tate Frazier introduces the Aaron Bradshaw Mystery before sharing his thoughts on West Virginia HC Bob Huggins's resignation and WVU's accelerated coaching search (2:15). Then Tate is joined by The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor to discuss his NBA Draft Guide and run through the top 30 prospects on Tate's NBA draft big board (27:58). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Kevin O'Connor Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 19, 2023•1 hr 11 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier shares his thoughts on the Nuggets' NBA Finals win through a college basketball lens (1:47) before he is joined by The Ringer's Tyler Parker to discuss his time as a college basketball player; the future of the Oklahoma City Thunder; his new book, 'A Little Blood and Dancing'; and more (15:22). Finally, Tate closes the show with a shout-out to producer Kyle's wedding as they recap the weekend (37:27). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Tyler Parker Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn ...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier runs through the biggest headlines of the college basketball offseason (1:45) before he is joined by Kyle and former 'Titus and Tate' producer Jim Cunningham to discuss Kyle's upcoming wedding in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (19:20). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Jim Cunningham Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min
The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the deadline for withdrawal from the NBA draft, and whether certain players currently testing the waters should withdraw or stay in the draft (2:22). Then they draft the players in the NBA Finals as the college basketball version of themselves (38:40), before closing the show with some shout-outs (1:07:28). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi...
Jun 01, 2023•1 hr 24 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Kevin Clark to discuss the rise of Miami Hurricanes basketball, the Wild West of the NIL, the unstoppable force that is NCAA conference realignment, NBA combine standouts, the Orlando Magic's upcoming draft, and more! Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Kevin Clark Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 25, 2023•1 hr 11 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Carmelo Anthony's retirement announcement and reflect on his basketball legacy from Syracuse to the NBA and Team USA (2:17), Then they talk about the twin sons of former longtime NBA player Carlos Boozer: Cameron and Cayden Boozer who seem poised to take the college basketball world by storm in 2025 (27:43), as well as notable names from the NBA combine (40:32), before ending the show with some shoutouts and closeouts (50:28). Host: ...
May 22, 2023•1 hr 18 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier shares some thoughts on the NBA draft lottery, ESPN's broadcast, as well as lottery fixes (2:12), before he is joined by NCAA champion Tyler Hansbrough to discuss his induction into the College Basketball Hall of Fame, Coach K being in his induction class, the NBA coaching carousel, the differences between college vs. NBA coaches, some priceless moments from Tyler's UNC career, and more (24:28), Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including Leonard Hamilton,...
May 18, 2023•1 hr 25 min
The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the NBA conference finals, Nike being on top once again, and the 2020 NBA title narratives being put to rest (1:35), before discussing the closing of the NCAA transfer portal, the NBA draft combine, and a short recap of Producer Kyle’s Ocean City bachelor party (32:03). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 15, 2023•1 hr 24 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier ponders Coach K's new role as special adviser to basketball operations for the NBA (2:01), before talking with two-time NBA champion Kenny "The Jet" Smith about the 2023 NBA Playoffs, his time at UNC with Michael Jordan, what he learned from his teammate Hakeem Olajuwon, what would happen if his Rockets ran into the MJ Bulls during their playoff runs, what makes ‘Inside the NBA’ special, Kenny's memoir ‘Talk of Champions: Stories of the People Who Made Me,’ and more (19...
May 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to bring back one of America's favorite segments, Good Guy, Bag Guy! They discuss LeBron James Jr.'s commitment to USC, Adam Silver's NBA stewardship, Coach Cal's guy Karl-Anthony Towns, Hunter Dickinson's Kansas commitment video, and more! Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 08, 2023•1 hr 23 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier unloads his conspiracy theory about Nike sabotaging Stephen Curry (2:35), before talking with Travis Branham of 247 Sports about the new-look NCAA transfer portal, Rick Pitino's successful recruiting campaign at St. John's, Kentucky's new team-building strategy, the 2023 freshman class, Bronny James's unique recruiting position, "red hot" rosters, and just how much tampering is occurring in college basketball (19:41). Then Tate ends the show with some shout-outs and clo...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 7 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Steph Curry's 50-point performance to close out the Warriors-Kings series, and the supremely exciting Lakers-Warriors Round 2 matchup (2:34) before asking the question on everyone's mind "Who is HIM?" (32:10), and giving out some shoutouts in a new adopted segment called "Tip Jar" (48:11). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 01, 2023•1 hr 21 min
The Ringer’s Tate Frazier runs through some of the biggest stories of the college basketball offseason, including the NCAA tightening up on second-time transfer players, big names testing the NBA draft waters, and coach Jim Larrañaga's comments on NIL evaluation tools (2:13). Then Tate is joined by VSiN's Michael Lombardi to discuss the Eastern Conference seemingly opening up for the 76ers (25:45), before Lombardi explains why we are coming up on a "One QB" NFL draft, why the Texans should not t...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 30 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the narrative that Round 1 of the playoffs has been a dud and to give an easy and effective fix to make Round 1 fun again (4:38). They also run through Tate's big takeaways from the NBA weekend, including Steph Curry's almost-disastrous technical foul, who the no. 1 option is on the Suns, the Knicks' new playoff ceiling, and more (13:50). Then, they dust off the Billy Preston Mystery and discuss some of Billy Preston's recent comment...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 25 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by three-time NBA champion B.J. Armstrong to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's impact on the NBA playoffs, the injury he sustained in Game 1, and why the hype surrounding top draft prospect Victor Wembanyam is real (2:11). Then B.J. tells stories about workouts he held in the summer of 2008 with Derek Rose, Russel Westbrook, Brook Lopez, and Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook's rejuvenation with the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard's greatness, and stories from B.J.'s part ...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 20 min
The Ringer’s Tate Frazier and producer Kyle Crichton discuss their week off from 'OSP,' including their trip to the John R. Wooden award ceremony in Los Angeles and Tate’s first trip to Disneyland. They also discuss Juvenile learning about NPR and more (1:55). Then, Tate is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the debate around charges in the NBA following injuries to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant, former U.K. teammates Malik Monk and De’Aaron Fox lighting up the Warriors in Game 1, hitting t...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 39 min
The Ringer’s team Frazier breaks down his 30 biggest takeaways from the 2022-23 college basketball season (2:30), before talking with Bryan Curtis of ‘The Press Box’ podcast about broadcaster Jim Nantz’s final March Madness after 33 consecutive tournaments, Nantz’s successor Ian Eagle, the future of broadcast booths, how the women’s tournament captured America, and more (46:18). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shoutouts and closeouts (1:25:20). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Bryan Curtis Prod...
Apr 06, 2023•1 hr 39 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss UConn rolling past San Diego State in the national championship game, San Diego's hot start, Adama Sanogo's historic tournament performances, whether or not UConn makes the "Blue Blood" ranks, Jim Nantz's last dance, and more! Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 5 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann recap the Final Four including UConn rolling past Miami to the national championship game (2:05), and San Diego State advancing past Florida Atlantic with a true buzzer-beater from Lamont Butler in a game that came down to the wire (22:05). Then Tate is joined by the great Bill Walton of Westwood One to talk Final Four, San Diego State's tournament run, UCLA's 1973 national championship victory, Jaime Jaquez Jr.'s 2022-23 season, and more (44:2...
Apr 02, 2023•1 hr 21 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by the University of Miami men's basketball head coach, Jim Larrañaga, to discuss his team's tournament run so far, the art of calling timeouts, Miami forward Norchad Omier, Larrañaga's love of coaching, and more (3:30). Then Tate preview's the Final Four with The Ringer's J. Kyle Mann; they discuss the keys to the Miami-UConn matchup, then rank the Final Four head coaches (29:32) and the defensive matchups in San Diego State-Florida Atlantic. Finally, they ma...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 9 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to recap the Elite Eight. They discuss Miami's comeback win vs. Texas, the controversial ending to Creighton-SDSU (1:30), Kansas State losing Kemba Candidate, Markquis Nowell to an injury before their match against (and subsequent loss to) Florida Atlantic, and UConn cruising to another win—this time over Gonzaga (32:42). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Mar 27, 2023•52 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to determine whether this tournament is in fact the most insane March Madness ever, before discussing the exit of the No. 1 seeds: Alabama's loss to San Diego State, and Houston falling to Miami (2:55). Then they react to Creighton-Princeton, and Xavier's blowout loss to Texas, before ranking the teams left in the Elite Eight (37:15). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
Mar 25, 2023•1 hr 10 min
The Ringer’s Tate Frazier reacts to two March Madness instant classics in Gonzaga-UCLA and Michigan State–Kansas State (2:05), before recapping Florida Atlantic University advancing over Tennessee, and UConn rolling past Arkansas (28:05). Host: Tate Frazier Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 24, 2023•50 min
The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Ian Eagle of CBS to discuss the rush to prepare for the NCAA tournament after Selection Sunday; the wacky discussions around the basketball rims in Greensboro, NC; the different approach to broadcasting that March Madness requires versus other major sports; Jim Nantz's final tournament for CBS; stories from Ian's 23 NCAA tournaments; their thoughts on the new St. John's head coach, Rick Pitino; and more (2:17). Then, Tate is joined by Cousin Sal of the Extr...
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr 15 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier recaps the entire slate of games on Sunday with his most notable tidbits including Sean Miller’s Sweet 16 return, Coach Cal’s exit, Creighton’s statement win, and Miami’s big move for the ACC (1:57). Then, old friend and GM Shuffle host Michael Lombardi joins to talk about New Jersey playing spoiler in March, the Muss Bus, and more big picture storylines (32:55)! Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Michale Lombardi Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 17 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Day 1 of the round of 32, including: Duke falling to a physical Tennessee team, Arkansas upsetting the defending champion Kansas Jayhawks (1:38), as well as Auburn-Houston, Alabama cruising past Maryland, a worthy opponent in San Diego State, another Princeton win, UCLA-Northwestern, Penn State-Texas (27:12), some Day 3 shoutouts and more! Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices...
Mar 19, 2023•1 hr 6 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the end of Round One of the NCAA Tournament including a classic Michigan State "Mr. March" win, Xavier's struggles in their victory over Kennesaw State, Memphis falling to Florida Atlantic University, Ryan Kalkbrenner's 31-point performance in Creighton's victory over NC State, and Providence-Kentucky (1:24). Before discussing Iona-UConn and Rick Pitino's next move, Arizona State-TCU, a monster game by Trayce Jackson-Davis in Indiana...
Mar 18, 2023•1 hr
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann for a bonus reaction podcast to discuss Purdue losing a 1-16 matchup to Fairleigh Dickinson University, what went wrong, whats next for Purdue star Zach Edey, and more. Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 18, 2023•21 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to react to Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament including: West Virginia-Maryland, Virginia with yet another first-round upset, Houston's close call with Northern Kentucky, Howard-Kansas, Illinois-Arkansas, Auburn-Iowa, Princeton's upset vs. Arizona, a tournament-primed Duke team, an impressive Penn State win, standout players, and more! Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 15 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier runs through his OSPers (One Shining Players) to watch during the NCAA tournament by region (3:06) before he is joined by Warriors guard and 2019 national champion Ty Jerome to discuss this Warriors season and Virginia's 2019 national championship run (20:41). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Ty Jerome Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min
