The Ringer's Tate Frazier runs through some weekend headlines such as Cooper Flagg's performance in Duke's win vs. Wake Forest, another tough loss for Mike Woodson and Indiana, and Tre Johnson's 30-point game vs. Texas A&M (1:41). Then, Tate is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss Houston's double-overtime win at Kansas, Auburn surviving Tennessee, and some Dan Hurley discourse on College GameDay (15:50). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shoutouts (37:59) and games to watch this week (1:...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 9 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier runs through some college basketball headlines, including John Calipari and Arkansas's first SEC win, Wake Forest vs. the NET, and Dan Hurley's best quote yet (1:47). Then Tate is joined by Jacob Myers of League Him to discuss Maryland's statement win over Illinois, they each build a starting five of their favorite freshmen this season, and Jacob talks about attending the Hoophall Classic featuring AJ Dybantsa, Cam Boozer, Darryn Peterson, and more (18:35). Finally Tate...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 30 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss the unanimous vote that selected Auburn as no. 1 in the country, Alabama's victory in an exciting matchup against Kentucky, Mike Woodson's big weekend, Illinois–Michigan State, West Virginia upsetting Iowa State, the return of Rick Pitino and St. John's to the rankings, and more (1:19). Then Tate shares some of his "executive orders" to improve college basketball before closing the show with some shout-outs, including for Mick Cron...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 17 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier runs through a litany of wild college hoops finishes this week, including Minnesota toppling Michigan, Maryland-Northwestern, Gonzaga-Oregon State, and Nebraska-Rutgers (2:00). Then Tate ranks the "Boo Bloods" (good programs who are struggling), and runs through some games to watch this weekend (20:20). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shoutouts, including the triple-overtime game between Fordham and UMass, Title IX's impact on the upcoming NCAA revenue share, Di...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 19 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Cooper Flagg's historic 42-point performance vs. Notre Dame, Mark Pope rapidly reviving Kentucky Basketball, UCLA head coach Mick Cronin being ejected vs. Maryland one game after publicly ripping his players, and Arkansas sliding to a three-game losing streak (1:50). Then, they run through the OSP Eye Test Top 10 teams (38:29), before closing the show with some shoutouts (1:03:44). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyl...
Jan 13, 2025•1 hr 27 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss Tennessee taking their first loss of the season to Florida, Kentucky HC Mark Pope calling out SEC officials after losing to Georgia, Villanova securing a big win over UConn, Mick Cronin's Pitino-esque tirade after UCLA got dominated by Michigan at home, USC-Indiana, and more (2:04). Then Tate closes the show with some shoutouts and games to watch this weekend (37:05). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Eamonn Brennan Producer: Kyle Crichton...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 2 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss Mark Pope's hot start to year one at Kentucky after beating Florida 106-100, Tennessee crushing Arkansas 76-52, UNC freshman Ian Jackson's emergence, Elliot Cadeau's 4-point play in the final seconds vs. Notre Dame, Duke-SMU (1:54), attempting to boost NET rankings vs. end-of-game sportsmanship, the Big East's collection of personalities, college basketball's "Rock-Bottom Rankings", and more (29:56). Then Tate closes the show wit...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 8 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier asks 15 burning college basketball questions for 2025, including: Can Rutgers get it together and make the tournament? Is a historic three-peat still on the table for UConn? Is the SEC the toughest conference schedule in college basketball history? Is Hubert Davis on the hot seat? And many more (1:49). Then Tate runs through his favorite games to watch this weekend, before closing the show with some shout-outs, including FSU's statement regarding Leonard Hamilton's NIL ...
Jan 03, 2025•1 hr 18 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier reacts to the bombshell news that six former Florida State players are suing head coach Leonard Hamilton over unpaid NIL agreements (1:21). Then, Tate talks about Jim Larrañaga resigning mid-season as Miami's head coach, UCLA's big win over Gonzaga, and the passing of the great Greg Gumbel (22:22). Finally Tate runs though some of the happenings during OSP's week off, including the CBS Sports Classic, Memphis beating 16th-ranked Ole Miss and returning to the AP Top 25 f...
Dec 30, 2024•1 hr 22 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to have a hard conversation about what is going on with the North Carolina Tar Heels, and whether or not the sky is falling in Chapel Hill (1:35). Then they discuss Oakland-Michigan State and coach Izzo and Kampe's delightful postgame presser, Drake remaining undefeated after beating Kansas State, games to watch this week, and an Adam Schefter/Doug Gottlieb Twitter scrap (29:46). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Terrence Oglesby Producer: Kyle Cri...
Dec 19, 2024•52 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the five remaining undefeated teams in college basketball, a recap of Cincinnati's win in this year's Crosstown Shootout, Kyle Mann's observations from being in person at the new-look Louisville-Kentucky rivalry (1:35), Jordan Gainey preserving Tennessee's unbeaten record vs. Illinois on Saturday, Dylan Harper's incredible game winner for Rutgers vs. Seton Hall, and the NCAA pursuing more tournament expansion (21:49). Then they discu...
Dec 16, 2024•1 hr 20 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier runs through some college basketball headlines, including Dick Vitale's report that he is cancer-free, AJ Dybantsa's decision to commit to BYU on 'First Take' (2:25), Tate's top 10 teams he believes could win the NCAA tournament, and his top five Wooden Award candidates (25:12). Then he shares his thoughts on Bill Belichick and former cohost Michael Lombardi taking over the football program at UNC (35:12), before closing the show with some shout-outs and games to watch ...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 37 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Jacob Myers of League Him to discuss the SEC continuing to dominate nonconference play, including Alabama routing UNC, Kentucky beating Gonzaga, and Missouri upsetting Kansas (2:09). They also discuss Rick Pitino paying homage to the late Lou Carnesecca in St. John's win over Kansas State, another dazzling performance from Marquette's Kam Jones, the Rhode Island–Providence postgame scuffle, "TV" Teddy Valentine, and Cooper Flagg living up to the hype (9:33)...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 5 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss a week of major upsets, the ACC in free fall, the SEC's hot start, the few remaining unbeaten teams, Sister Jean's handshake snub, Doug Gottlieb's December, Dan Hurley exploding on the sideline, Maryland basketball back in the spotlight, and more (1:42). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (50:17) and games to watch this weekend (1:08:48). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Eamonn Brennan Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about ...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 27 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to break down a FULL Feast Week, including UConn's three-loss Maui trip and Dan Hurley's on-camera meltdowns, Auburn and Johni Broome's dominance at the Maui Invitational, Oregon's victory at the inaugural Players Era Festival, Oklahoma's impressive run in the Battle 4 Atlantis, other MTE winners, notable three-loss teams, a look at the top of the ACC, new NET rankings, and a look ahead to some important upcoming games, including Baylor-UCo...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 9 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier quickly previews Feast Week 2024 (2:28) before he is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss Drake winning the Charleston Classic, Wisconsin getting a hard-fought win vs. Pitt, Tennessee breezing through the Baha Mar Hoops tournament, ACC teams off to a rocky start (8:03), Rutgers falling to Kennesaw State, Villanova-Maryland, Nebraska beating Creighton and holding Ryan Kalkbrenner to four points, Maui Invitational and Battle 4 Atlantis predictions, and more (35:02). Host...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 10 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss how Saint John's fell to a Baylor buzzer-beater in double overtime in the Bahamas, Syracuse-Texas, Virginia-Tennessee, VCU–Seton Hall (2:07), a Wooden award check-in, Alabama's ambitious non-conference schedule, and a Feast Week preview (32:41)! Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Eamonn Brennan Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines ...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 12 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to recap the college hoops weekend, including the highly anticipated "Pitino Bowl," Caleb Love and Arizona falling to Wisconsin, and California upsetting USC (1:35), Then they discuss Alabama-Purdue, Maryland-Marquette coming down to the wire, Texas A&M-Ohio State, "Is Indiana for real?," and more (43:21), before closing the show with some shout-outs (58:30). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed...
Nov 18, 2024•1 hr 17 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier runs through some of the week's happenings in college basketball, including a satisfying Champions Classic, the Villanova hot seat increasing in temperature after losing to Saint Joseph's, and McNeese State with a valiant effort vs. Alabama (2:09). Then ESPN's Kevin Connors joins the show to talk about his top 10 mid-major schools (16:56). Finally Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, and games to watch this weekend (47:58). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Kevin Connors ...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 13 min
The Ringer's Tate Fraizer is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the AP Top 25 rankings, Kansas winning a close one at home vs. UNC, and Auburn winning on the road at Houston after their airplane fiasco the day before (1:49). Then they introduce a new segment: This Guy/That Guy, featuring Austin Peay head coach Corey Gipson's game day attire, LeBron's dream about Coach K, V.J. Edgecombe, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and more (17:15). Finally, they close the show with some shout-outs (1:03:33). Host: Tate Fra...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 22 min
The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss some of the biggest stars from the season openers, including Ryan Kalkbrenner’s 49-point performance vs. UTRGV, Duke’s combo of Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel, V.J. Edgecombe posterizing Joe Few in garbage time, Marquette’s Kam Jones, a huge loss for Villanova, and a classic Calipari press conference (2:23). Next they round out the ‘OSP’ Top 100 Characters That Count with the best of the best: no. 30 to no. 1 (25:38). Host: Tate F...
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 35 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the college basketball season tipping off (2:33), before revealing Quad 2 of the top 100 characters in college basketball: no. 60-31 (20:11). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 33 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Cousin Sal to run through their favorite Final Four, Wooden Award, and national championship futures bets before the season starts on November 4 (1:55). Then Tate reveals Quad 3 of the top 100 characters in college basketball: no. 75-60 (28:20). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Cousin Sal Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about yo...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann agree that character counts! That's why they're running through the top 100 characters in college basketball for the 2024-25 season, starting with no. 100 to no. 76 (as well as some honorable mentions)! Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 22 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Wosny Lambre to run through which D1 schools have the most active NBA players and identify the best starting five from each! Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Wosny Lambre Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 6 min
The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats to discuss Alabama’s no. 2 preseason ranking, the Alabama-Auburn rivalry, stockpiling roster talent, charity exhibitions vs. secret scrimmages, fond memories of Five-Star Basketball Camp, Tony Bennett’s retirement, changing strategies in the new college sports landscape, and more (1:11). Then Tate and J. Kyle Mann unite at the Spotify L.A. studios to preview every team in the SEC (33:36). Alabama (37:18) Tenness...
Oct 22, 2024•1 hr 41 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier reacts to the preseason AP Top 25 poll and the KenPom college basketball rankings, then see how they stack up with the OSP’s preseason Top 25 (1:51). Next, Tate is joined by Big East commissioner Val Ackerman to discuss how the Big East has become a shining example of what a "basketball conference" can be, the business of campaigning for NCAA tournament bids, as well as Ackerman's time under David Stern in the NBA, as a board of director appointee for USA Basketball, an...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 5 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Robbie Hummel of Big Ten Network, NBC, and Fox to discuss the Big Ten having 15 of its 18 teams being ranked in the Top 50, and whether the four new Big Ten schools can help the conference's quest for an elusive national title, before previewing every team in the Big Ten! Purdue (14:21) Illinois (21:26) Michigan State (25:17) Indiana (31:13) Rutgers (38:00) Michigan (41:46) Conference Awards (46:45) Northwestern (52:32) Oregon (53:55) Wisconsin (55:15) Nebr...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 10 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss whether or not the Big 12 is still the best conference in college basketball before they preview every team in the 16-team Big 12! Houston (8:56) Arizona (14:39) Iowa State (20:11) Baylor (24:50) Kansas (29:43) Colorado (35:34) Texas Tech (38:25) BYU (41:41) Cincinnati (44:41) Conference awards (47:40) TCU (55:17) Kansas State (57:17) UCF (59:32) Oklahoma State (1:01:13) West Virginia (1:02:55) Utah (1:04:16) Arizona State (1:06:08...
Oct 08, 2024•1 hr 16 min
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by John Fanta of Fox Sports and The Field of 68 to discuss UConn's quest for history and the "magic" of Big East basketball, including its accomplished and charismatic coaches, before previewing the Big East Conference! UConn (13:19) Seton Hall (27:22) Marquette (31:03) Creighton (33:47) St. John's (37:26) Providence (40:50) Villanova (44:32) Xavier (46:) Butler (51:55) Georgetown (53:41) DePaul (55:15) Conference award predictions (58:52) Host: Tate Frazier G...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 10 min
