One Shining Podcast with Tate Frazier

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier welcomes the wonky offseason with open arms by discussing the latest headlines, including Cooper Flagg’s draft decision, Braden Smith returning to Purdue, Ian Jackson joining Rick Pitino, and Nate Ament committing to Tennessee (0:36)! Then, 2019 MOP and newly named Nevada assistant coach Kyle Guy joins to break down his new gig in Reno, the rules of engagement in the NIL era, Ty Jerome's playoff dominance, and Virginia post–Tony Bennett (19:37). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Kyle Guy Producer: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier remembers a litany of story lines and happenings from the 2024-25 college basketball season before revealing the ‘OSP’ Season Superlatives, complete with a few new categories and fan favorites like Bag Guy of the Year, Sister Jean of the Year, Quote of the Year, and many more. Villanova legend Kris Jenkins then stops by to finish out the awards and discuss his lawsuit vs. the NCAA. Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Kris Jenkins Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 April 2025

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Florida winning its third national championship, key moments from its win vs. Houston, and a breakdown of Houston’s final two possessions (0:55). Then they discuss MOP Walter Clayton Jr.’s four big moments in this game, Todd Golden’s coronation, big-picture Final Four takeaways, final thoughts from OSP’s San Antonio trip, and more (17:56). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Houston’s miraculous comeback vs. Duke (1:29), Florida’s hard-fought win over Auburn (20:44), and a quick look-ahead to the national championship matchup between Houston and Florida (33:05). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2025

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier shares his quick breakdown of this year’s Final Four matchups: Florida-Auburn and Duke-Houston (2:05). Next Tate is joined by Ian Eagle to discuss preparing for his second year calling the Final Four, calling Auburn’s Elite Eight win in Atlanta, highlighting the story lines for all four remaining teams, Cooper Flagg chasing the accomplishments of Carmelo Anthony and Anthony Davis, and more (11:27). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs and transfer portal news, the coaching carousel, and Tate and producer Kyle’s trip to Brooklyn, New York, for the McDonald’s All American Game (41:09). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Ian Eagle 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

Transcribed - Published: 2 April 2025

We have a Final Four! The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss Houston dominating Tennessee and Auburn toppling Michigan State (1:49), before looking ahead to the Final Four in San Antonio (25:021). 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

Transcribed - Published: 31 March 2025

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Steven Ruiz to discuss both of Saturday’s Elite Eight games. They talk about Florida’s late comeback win vs. Texas Tech (2:08) and Duke dominating Alabama by 20 points (18:42), before discussing Sunday’s Elite Eight matchups and Maryland coach Kevin Willard officially accepting the head job at Villanova (31:31). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Steven Ruiz 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

Transcribed - Published: 30 March 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Steven Ruiz to recap all of Friday's Sweet 16 games including Houston's last-second victory over Purdue (1:55), Auburn's late surge to defeat Michigan 78-65 (11:50), Tom Izzo and Michigan State finding a way to beat Ole Miss (21:46), and Tennessee's convincing victory over Kentucky (30:22), before looking ahead to the Florida-Texas Tech and Duke-Alabama Elite 8 matchups on Saturday (38:24). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Steven Ruiz  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

Transcribed - Published: 29 March 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss an incredible late window with Texas Tech's overtime win against Arkansas (1:55), and incredible displays from Cooper Flagg and Caleb Love in Duke's 100-93 victory over Arizona (16:41). Then, they discuss Alabama breaking the tournament record for 3-point attempts and makes vs. BYU (24:54), and Florida rolling past Maryland, before trying to identify Friday's "Game of the Day" (34:54). 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

Transcribed - Published: 28 March 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss some of the tournament discourse heading into the Sweet 16 (1:45), before they preview every Sweet 16 matchup (16:51). Then Tate talks with Rob Riggle about experiencing the tournament when your team exits in the first round, Kansas's loss to Arkansas, hosting Late Night in Allen Fieldhouse, and more (45:51). Host: Tate Frazier Guests: Eamonn Brennan and Rob Riggle 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

The Sweet 16 is set! The Ringer's Tate Frazier quickly runs through some facts and figures from the first two rounds (1:42), before he is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the beginning of the "madness" with Arizona surviving Oregon, Derik Queen's buzzer-beating game-winner against Colorado State (7:33), as well as Florida barely outlasting UConn, Dan Hurley's postgame comments, Duke continuing to roll, Mark Pope coming through with Kentucky's win over Illinois, the most interesting Sweet 16 matchups, annoying tournament-time commercials, and more (26:18). 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 March 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier talks about the amount of missed layups in this tournament and whether the Wilson Evo NXT basketball has played a role, Arkansas-St. John's, RJ Luis Jr.'s puzzling performance, and losing two prominent characters in Rick Pitno and McNeese's Amir 'Aura' Khan (1:28). A big day for the Big 12; Houston's impressive win over Gonzaga, Drake-Texas Tech, and BYU toppling Wisconsin (29:28). Finally he talks Michigan-Texas A&M, Creighton-Auburn, UCLA-Tennessee, and more (40:26). Host: Tate Frazier 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

Transcribed - Published: 23 March 2025

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier shares his three big takeaways from the end of Round 1 including Alabama’s close call vs. Robert Morris and Grant Nelson’s impact on their tournament trajectory, why UNC’s loss to Ole Miss perfectly aligns with the story of their season, and a great start for Richard Pitino and the Lobos (1:48). Then Tate is joined by Steven Ruiz to discuss the Big Ten’s tournament success, Colorado State toppling Memphis, Marquette-New Mexico, Florida and Duke dominating, UConn surviving Oklahoma, most intriguing Round 2 matchups including Houston-Gonzaga, Drake-Texas Tech, Arkansas-St. John’s, and more (16:20). Host: Tate Frasier  Guest: Steven Ruiz 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

Transcribed - Published: 22 March 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier recaps Thursday's first-round games, including Creighton-Louisville, McNeese toppling Clemson, a strong BYU performance against VCU, Gonzaga making a great first impression, Kansas-Arkansas, Drake stunning Missouri, and an exciting end to the day with UC San Diego-Michigan, and UNCW-Texas Tech (2:04). Finally, Tate is joined by AAO Harry to look at the early betting lines for Saturday's second-round matchups (23:42). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Harry Gagnon 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

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier shares his picks for the 2025 NCAA tournament (1:44) before he's joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss his betting approach to the tournament, favorite favorites, upsets by region, number of 1-seeds to reach the Final Four, his title pick, and more (14:50). Finally Tate and Cousin Sal pick Wednesday's play-in games, make some tournament futures bets, discuss Sal's Round 1 watch party in Las Vegas, and more (55:41). Host: Tate Frazier Guests: Anthony Dabbundo and 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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 March 2025

It's a bracket deep-dive pod! The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss today's dominating story of UNC sneaking into the field, most popular potential upset games, including UCSD-Michigan, Colorado State-Memphis, Purdue-High Point, and VCU-BYU (2:19), tournament coaching carousel candidates, top five games to watch on Thursday and Friday, Final Four leans, and more (28:48). Then Tate talks with ESPN's Kevin Connors about this year's Cinderella candidates, including Saint Mary's, New Mexico, Drake, VCU, Yale, and more (52:24). Host: Tate Frazier Guests: Eamonn Brennan and Kevin Connors 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann and Steven Ruiz to share their instant reactions to the bracket unveiling for the 2025 NCAA Tournament! They run through their first impressions of all four 1-seeds and discuss the main characters of the tournament (1:43), before identifying some wild-card contenders, tournament snubs, and giving their initial Final Four picks (48:43). Host: Tate Frazier Guests: J. Kyle Mann and Steven Ruiz 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 March 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier runs through some of the biggest stories from the conference tournaments, including Cooper Flagg's injury against Georgia Tech, Louisville's Chucky Hepburn's walk-off buzzer-beater vs. Stanford, Otega Oweh burying his former school again, and DePaul-Creighton's double-overtime ending (1:41). Next, Tate talks with Gordon Hayward about being at the Big East Tournament in MSG, Butler's 2010 and 2011 tournament runs, the evolution of the Butler basketball brand, and more (22:34). Finally, Tate closes the show with some games to watch (37:42) and shout-outs, including early conference tournament winners, Tommy DeVito's agent's Marist basketball curse, the beginning of portal season, and more (45:18). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Gordon Hayward 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

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier runs through the seven teams that have already punched their tickets to March Madness and makes his picks for some upcoming conference tournaments, including the AAC, ACC, Big 12, Big East, and SEC clashes (3:05). Then he discusses the “fatal floaters” of the weekend from St. John’s–Marquette and Auburn-Alabama, as well as his observations from the second row of Duke-UNC. He gives his thoughts on NC State's decision to part ways with head coach Kevin Keatts and Sunday’s Michigan–Michigan State “dustup” (18:12). Next, Tate is joined by ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap to discuss E60’s ‘The Other Hurley,’ premiering on Saturday. They talk about Dan Hurley’s basketball royalty family, his struggles as a player at Seton Hall in the early ’90s, his early coaching journey, his meteoric rise at UConn, his fall from favor with the media this season, and more (39:54). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs for Steph Curry, who became assistant general manager of Davidson basketball; new head coaches at Miami and Florida State; Division I basketball’s oldest arena turns 100; and more (1:12:05). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Jeremy Schaap 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

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier quickly airs his grievances with the sheer volume of "bubble" discourse (1:53), before talking with Noah Eagle of NBC Sports about calling the upcoming Big East tournament, MSG magic, Noah's Big East roots, as well as the NBA on NBC returning, calling Steph Curry's gold medal game at the Paris Olympics, and what Syracuse needs to do to get back on track (9:20). Finally, Tate makes his picks for the first wave of conference tournaments, including ASUN, Missouri Valley, Big Sky, Big South, WCC, and more, before pointing out the games to watch this weekend (41:27), and closing the show with some shoutouts, including Texas A&M toppling no. 1 Auburn, Jay Bilas and Dan Shulman jumping ship to call the SEC tournament, and Rick Pitino's appearance on 'The Tonight Show' (51:41). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Noah Eagle 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

Transcribed - Published: 7 March 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Terrence Oglesby to discuss Auburn thrashing Kentucky and the ABC broadcast outage, Jahmai Mashack's buzzer-beater in Tennessee's 79-76 win over Alabama, a possible three-way tie in the ACC, controversy over whether 'College GameDay' should be in Chapel Hill for Duke-UNC, St. John's winning the Big East for the first time in 40 years, and more (1:24). Then Tate closes the show with some games to watch this week (44:20), and shout-outs, including Maryland basketball's anonymous $10M donation, Vanderbilt ripping off another Top 25 win, and more (52:58). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Terrence Oglesby 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

Transcribed - Published: 3 March 2025

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to reexamine the importance of preseason rankings in the NIL and transfer portal era, Wooden Award watch between Cooper Flagg and Johni Broome, Otega Oweh scoring 28 points vs. his former school in Kentucky’s 83-82 win over Oklahoma, Maryland’s heartbreaking loss to Michigan State, interesting final week story lines, and more (1:25). Then Tate runs through the games to watch over the weekend (37:21), before closing the show with some shout-outs, including Rick Pitino's Big East conquest, SEC-leading scorer Tre Johnson, a day in the life of Doug Gottlieb, and more (43:15). 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 available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports to discuss St. John's landslide victory over UConn at MSG, the Rick Pitino effect, Cooper Flagg and Duke's annihilation of Illinois, NPOY and Coach of the Year watch, staunch opposition to the proposed tournament expansion, and more (1:30)! Next, Tate litigates the controversial ending of Arizona-BYU and discusses the games to watch this week (32:53) before closing the show with some shout-outs, including VCU rolling, Oregon collecting another Quad 1 win, Bobby Knight's chair, and more (43:22). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Jon Rothstein 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Steven Ruiz to discuss the "Crab Five" Maryland Terrapins, Missouri's shocking upset of Alabama (1:22), HC openings at Indiana and Miami, hot seat candidates, back-to-back down years for Kansas, and John Calipari's first season at Arkansas (23:08). Finally, Tate closes the show with games to watch this weekend (53:47) and some shout-outs (1:04:12). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Steven Ruiz 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

Transcribed - Published: 21 February 2025

The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by Kris Jenkins to discuss the biggest stories from another great weekend of college basketball, including the top 16 seeds being revealed, Alabama-Auburn, tournament expansion, St. John’s vs. Creighton, Cooper Flagg’s comments on wanting to return to Duke next season, Villanova’s up-and-down season, and more (1:43). Then Tate talks with Tennessee HC Rick Barnes about growing up in North Carolina, the SEC’s elite officiating, his relationship with Roy Williams, his goal of coaching until he is 110, and more (41:12)! Finally, Tate closes the show with some shout-outs (56:52). Host: Tate Frazier Guests: Kris Jenkins and Rick Barnes Producers: Kyle Crichton and Jonathan Frias 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

Transcribed - Published: 18 February 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier quickly hits on Dan Hurley and UConn beating Creighton in Omaha for the first time, the bedeviling SEC wins stat that continues to confuse sports pundits, and Tate's eye-test top 10 teams (1:50). Then Tate is joined by Stanford head coach Kyle Smith to discuss landing his dream job at Stanford, recruiting to build a culture, embracing "nerdball," the collapse of the Pac-12, last year's Washington State roster finding success in their new ventures, and much more (18:51). Finally, Tate and Producer Kyle run through some games to watch this weekend (46:42), before closing the show with shout-outs, including Mike Woodson protecting Bobby Knight's Big Ten wins record from Tom Izzo, Maryland basketball, YouTube TV avoiding a college hoops disaster, and more (53:21). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Kyle Smith 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

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Eamonn Brennan to discuss the no. 9 ranked Saint John's and Rick Pitino’s impressive start to the season, the SEC's supremacy and an exciting matchup approaching between no. 1 Auburn and no. 2 Alabama, and the Clemson Tigers knocking off Duke and UNC in just a few days (1:47). Then they discuss Dick Vitale's return to broadcasting more than two years after stepping away for health reasons, Cooper Flagg slipping into a turnover in Duke's loss to Clemson, Jase Richardson's 29-point performance in an emotional Michigan State win for Tom Izzo, Indiana's looming head coach vacancy, and more (23:05). Finally, Tate closes the show with a few words on Hubie Brown, games to watch this week, and shout-outs (48:56). 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 available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 February 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier starts the show with Fairfield's 75-foot buzzer-beater vs. Marist, San Francisco's statement win over Saint Mary's, and Ohio State's "Bruce Almighty" bank shot to beat Maryland 73-70 (2:13), before talking with Robbie Hummel about Indiana's next move now that head coach Mike Woodson is likely to retire after the season, other notable potential head coaching vacancies, and more (11:06). Finally, Tate calls out the Hoophall position awards (36:11) before closing the show with some shout-outs, including referee Jeffrey "High Knees" Anderson, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar together for Michigan State's game at UCLA, and a massive Big East showdown between St. John's and UConn tonight (42:40). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Robbie Hummel 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

Transcribed - Published: 7 February 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss rivalry chaos at the Arizona–Arizona State game, UNC getting routed by Duke at Cameron Indoor, and John Calipari's statement win in his highly anticipated return to Rupp Arena (1:42). Then they quickly discuss the blockbuster Luka Doncic–Anthony Davis trade and why Nico Harrison will likely become the fall guy of the century (54:43), before closing the show with shout-outs, including Kansas blowing a 21-point lead to Baylor, mayhem in the Houston–Texas Tech game, 'The Bank of Mormon,' and more (1:14:19). 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

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2025

The Ringer's Tate Frazier runs through some headlines from the week in college basketball, including Caleb Love's near full-court shot vs. Iowa State, more Mick Cronin quotes, and the game of the week: Alabama-Mississippi State (1:56). Then Tate is joined by Wes Durham of ACC Network and ESPN to discuss the state of the ACC and preview Duke-UNC on Saturday (20:43). Finally, Tate closes the show with some shoutouts, including Coach Calipari's upcoming return to 'Camelot', Maryland's big win over Wisconsin, and. more (42:03), before outlining some games to watch this weekend (1:04:52). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Wes Durham 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

Transcribed - Published: 31 January 2025

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 (1:00:08). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Terrence Oglesby 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

Transcribed - Published: 27 January 2025

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 closes the show with some games to watch this weekend (57:40), and shout-outs (1:06:36). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Jacob Myers 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

Transcribed - Published: 24 January 2025

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 Cronin's message of the week, Ace Bailey's 30 points in 30 minutes, Dan Hurley's sideline antics, Tate and Kyle's courtside experience at LMU, and more (45:25)! 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 available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 January 2025

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, Dickie V, and more (41:13). Host: Tate Frazier 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

Transcribed - Published: 17 January 2025

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: 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

Transcribed - Published: 13 January 2025

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 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

Transcribed - Published: 10 January 2025

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 with some shoutouts and games to watch this week (51:39). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Terrence Oglesby Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 January 2025

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 lawsuit, Bryce James committing to Arizona, Jerome Tang's divine intervention, and more (53:06). Host: Tate Frazier 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

Transcribed - Published: 3 January 2025

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 for the third time already this season, an exciting Rutgers-Princeton showdown, Auburn dominating Purdue, Indiana's Oumar Ballo mystery, and more (43:29), before closing the show with some shout-outs (1:05:45). Host: Tate Frazier Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 December 2024

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 Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2024

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 discuss Marquette falling to Dayton and UConn's statement win vs. Gonzaga, complete with more Dan Hurley sideline antics (39:16), before they close the show with some shout-outs, including for Auburn forward Johni Broome; Penny Hardaway and Memphis, who are gaining steam; Creighton's 7-foot-1 center, Ryan Kalkbrenner; and more (50:24). 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

Transcribed - Published: 16 December 2024

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 on an absolutely jam-packed college hoops Saturday (57:06)! Host: Tate Frazier Producer: Kyle Crichton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 December 2024

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), before talking about some players who have taken "the leap" this season, including Rasheer Fleming of St. Joseph's, and players who are squarely on NBA scouts' radars, including Derik Queen and Jaland Lowe (32:44). Finally Tate closes the show with some shout-outs and games to watch this week (48:42). Host: Tate Frazier Guest: Jacob Myers 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

Transcribed - Published: 9 December 2024

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 your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 December 2024

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-UConn, Alabama-UNC, Auburn-Duke, Clemson-Kentucky, and more (1:51)! Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs to recognize the passing of basketball legend Lou Carnesecca, a college basketball point-shaving investigation, and more (46:31). Host: Tate Frazier Guest:Terrence Oglesby 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

Transcribed - Published: 2 December 2024

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: Tate Frazier Guest: Terrence Oglesby 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

Transcribed - Published: 25 November 2024

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 available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2024

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 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

Transcribed - Published: 18 November 2024

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 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

Transcribed - Published: 15 November 2024

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 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

Transcribed - Published: 11 November 2024