Forecasting the Future of the NCAA, Paolo Vs. Italy, and Conference Realignment Concerns With Nicole Auerbach

The Ringer's Tate Frazier shares his thoughts on Paolo Banchero's decision to declare for Team USA over Italy in the upcoming FIBA World Cup (1:45) before he is joined by The Athletic's Nicole Auerbach to discuss a range of college basketball topics, including the waning severity of NCAA punishments, state NIL laws vs. NCAA rules, conference realignment, the transfer portal, palpable buzz for the 2024 NCAA women's tournament, and more (10:34). Then, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (40:24). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Nicole Auerbach Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices