The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders winning the sports weekend (1:48) before wondering; Could there be a "Coach Prime" of college basketball? (22:35). Then they discuss the underwhelming 2024 NBA draft class (36:51), and close the show with some shout-outs (51:02).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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The Coach Prime of College Basketball, the Muted 2024 Draft Class, and More CBB Story Lines With J. Kyle Mann

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by ACC Network play-by-play announcer and the voice of the Atlanta Falcons Wes Durham to discuss his dad, the legendary Woody Durham, Wes's time doing play-by-play for Georgia Tech during Calvin Johnson's game-winning touchdown vs. Clemson in 2003 and Will Bynum's game-winning layup in the 2004 Final Four, why the Duke–North Carolina rivalry still delivers to this day, the future of the ACC, and more (1:57). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including VCU's Joe Bamisile, secret scrimmage season, aliens, and more (47:17)!


Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: Wes Durham
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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Woody Durham's Legacy, the Genesis of Megatron, and More Tobacco Road Tales With Wes Durham

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to run through the winners and losers from the FIBA World Cup, LeBron's commitment to playing for Team USA in 2024, Tate and Kyle's ideal Team USA Olympics lineup, and more (2:57). Then they close the show with some college basketball shout-outs, including FOX's proposed postseason basketball tournament, Jay Williams's addition to ESPN's College GameDay, Coach K's NIL comments, and more! (59:39).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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Winners and Losers From the World Cup, FOX’s New Tournament, and Team USA’s Future With J. Kyle Mann

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Gary Parrish of CBS Sports to discuss some of today's college coaching stars and their programs, including Penny Hardaway, Dusty May, and Jim Larrañaga (5:23), before they discuss Gary's Top 25 and 1 List, quadrant rankings and NCAA tournament seeding, the state of college basketball, and expectations for Rick Pitino's first year at St. John's (34:53). Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (1:03:14).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: Gary Parrish
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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Penny Hardaway’s Playbook, the Updated Top 25 and 1, and Rick Pitino’s Next Phase With Gary Parrish

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann fresh off of his trip to Sweden, they briefly discuss his travels to Spotify HQ (1:22), before discussing Team USA hitting a stride after beating Greece 109-81 today, Austin Reaves continuing his impressive play, Team Germany's ceiling, France's elimination, and more (13:58). Then they close the show with some shout-outs, including more college basketball transfers, new NIL revenues, the K-State "Pledgesketball" brawl, and more (42:38).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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What’s Happening at the World Cup, Austin Reaves Comps, and More Portal Mania

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss his basketball career both at Clemson and internationally (2:28) before they run through a "too-early" list of the top 30 teams in college basketball (17:55).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: Terrence Oglesby
Producers: Kyle Crichton and Jack Sanders
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Brainstorming the Too-Early Top 30 With Terrence Oglesby

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Michael Lombardi to discuss his upcoming book, 'Football Done Right: Setting the Record Straight on the Coaches, Players, and History of the NFL', as well as expectations for a few teams this season including the Chargers, Raiders, and Giants, before discussing more 76ers drama in the wake of James Harden's comments about Daryl Morey (1:48). Then Tate closes the show with some shoutouts, including Illinois and Kansas playing an exhibition game to benefit the victims of the Hawaii wildfires, Team USA's come-from-behind win vs. Germany, and more (27:23).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: Michael Lombardi
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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Setting the Record Straight With Michael Lombardi. Plus, Team USA Beats Germany

The Ringer's Tate Frazier expands on the selection of Kentucky as the inaugural Kobe school, which will be sponsored by the Mamba brand, before briefly discussing producer Kyle's Poughkeepsie, NY, getaway (2:17). Then, Tate is joined by three-time NBA champion B.J. Armstrong to discuss first impressions of Team USA under new managing director Grant Hill, how FIBA is unique from NCAA or NBA basketball, and other international teams to watch out for. They also discuss Victor Wembanyama's new haircut, Dennis Rodman stories, and Michael Jordan's un-retirement in 1995 (22:00). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (1:04:03).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: B.J. Armstrong
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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Battle of the Brands, Team USA Thoughts, and Wemby's New Do With B.J. Armstrong

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to examine the timeline of the Pac-12’s demise and what’s next for the conference (5:41). They also discuss what the next big domino for conference realignment will be, the expectations for Louisville in the upcoming season, and the fascinating recruitment of the top-ranked center in the 2024 class, Flory Bidunga (27:24). Then, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (54:24). 

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: Eamonn Brennan
Producer: Jack Sanders
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The Death of the Pac-12, What’s Next for Conference Realignment, and the Current State of Recruitment and NIL With Eamonn Brennan

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss some drama going down in the Team USA camp, the current international stage and how the U.S. stacks up, some other countries to watch out for, and the dynamics within the star-studded crop of American coaches (3:00). Then, the guys celebrate youth basketball camp culture in Camp Corner (45:14) and some shout-outs (1:07:15).
Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Troy Farkas
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First Impressions of Team USA, the Curry Camp Footage, and More with Kyle Mann

The Ringer's Tate Frazier pitches his idea to bring back the Foot Locker Slam Fest (2:00), before talking with Illinois legend Stephen Bardo of 'Bardo's Breakdowns' about the Flyin' Illini's Final Four run in 1989, the Big Ten's tournament title drought, the anticipation around UCLA and USC's Big Ten debut, NCAA tournament expansion, and more (18:52). Finally Tate closes the show with some shoutouts (52:00).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: Stephen Bardo
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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Breaking Down the Big Ten, Tournament Expansion Talk, and the Flyin’ Illini Era With Stephen Bardo

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Devin Booker and Michael Jordan in Saint-Tropez, the best NBA duos, Tracy McGrady's comments on taking his Celtics interview to avoid playing for Rick Pitino, and an unfortunate post from Duke basketball media (1:40), before discussing UCLA's new international payers, a grim future for the Pac-12, and lots of shoutouts to close the show (40:40).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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Best Basketball Combos, T-Mac’s Pitino Comments, and Mick Cronin’s International Additions With J. Kyle Mann

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to answer the question, "Why are neutral site games bad for college basketball?", they also discuss the state of the Indiana-Purdue rivalry, Who will be next to coach at a blue-blood school?, sleeper teams for the 2023-24 season, and more (2:01). Then Tate closes the show with some shoutouts (43:23).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: Eamonn Brennan
Producer Kyle Crichton
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Parsing Through Purdue, Tony Bennett’s Double Down, and More Big Picture CBB Talk With Eamonn Brennan

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the announcement of  UNC @ Kansas in 2024 and Kansas @ UNC in 2025, as well as the Apple TV+ documentary, 'Stephen Curry: Underrated' (2:26), before unveiling a new mystery in the world of international basketball, marking the return of SlamBall, and closing the show with shoutouts (45:30).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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The Battle of the Blue Bloods, the Curry Doc, and the Return of SlamBall With J. Kyle Mann

The Ringer's Tate Frazier ranks his top 10 NBA player-podcasters (2:12) before he is joined by host/producer Pierce Simpson to discuss his media origins, North Texas basketball, and the Ringer-Complex basketball games at the Drew League in 2017. Then, they draft their top five guys who would shut down a Pro-Am basketball game (25:33). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shoutouts, including Will Wade, Rick Pitino, Tony Yayo, and more (1:01:11).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: Pierce Simpson
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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NBA Podcaster Power Rankings, Best Pro-Am Players, and Reminiscing on the Drew League With Pierce Simpson

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to recap Coach Calipari's Canada trip with Kentucky for GLOBL JAM 2023 and day spent at Drake's home in Toronto, wrap up the NBA summer league, discuss Hunter Dickinson taking a shot at the entire state of Michigan, and more!

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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Coach Cal’s Weekend at Drake’s, Summer League Reflections, and Curry’s Big Splash With J. Kyle Mann

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is back in-studio in Los Angeles and runs through some of the highlights of his summer league trip to Las Vegas before sharing his thoughts on the report that Bronny James will likely not start for USC this season (2:24). Then Tate is joined by Joe Tipton of On3 Sports and Tipton Edits to talk about breaking into the sports graphic industry, turning his hobby into a business, the confidentiality aspect of his business when players are waiting to announce a commitment or transfer, the most ridiculous edit requests he has ever received, his trip to Peach Jam to see Cooper Flagg and Cam and Cayden Boozer, and much more (19:54). Finally Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (45:58).

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: Joe Tipton
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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The Graphic Guru Joe Tipton and the Beginning of the Bronny Era

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss their last few days in Las Vegas before they figure out which college basketball team has the most to offer in the NBA summer league this year!

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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The College Basketball Summer League Belt With J. Kyle Mann

The Ringer's Tate Frazier and producer Kyle discuss their first couple of days at NBA Summer League in Las Vegas including the Britney Spears-Victor Wembenyama incident, Wemby vs. Brandon Miller, Scoot Henderson's debut in the exciting Trail Blazers-Rockets game, OSPers in the Bulls-Raptors game, sights and sounds from Summer League and more!

Host: Tate Frazier
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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Wemby vs. Britney, Scoot's Debut, and More Summer League Observations

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to preview NBA Summer League 2023 before they arrive in Las Vegas this weekend! They discuss their favorite summer league rosters, the anticipation of seeing players like Victor Wembanyama, Brandon Miller, Scoot Henderson, Cam Whitmore, and Chet Holmgren, under-the-radar potential Summer League stars, college basketball household names, and more!

Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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