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
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Team USA Opening Statements, Giannis Vs. SGA, and the Chase Budinger Career Arc With J. Kyle Mann
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss the Americans arriving in France, Team USA basketball vs. Serbia, Goatee Jokic, starting five tweaks, Steph Curry's Olympic debut, Greece vs. Canada, Wembanyama Olympics buzz, Chase Budinger appreciation, and more!
Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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Final Summer League Takeaways, Team USA Concern Level, and Luol Deng’s Master Class
The Ringer’s Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann connect to discuss their final thoughts on NBA summer league, designate their own “first team” from Vegas, and break down Team USA’s Achilles' heel in the Olympics.
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Hosts: Tate Frazier and J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Cliff Augustin
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Early Impressions of the Rookies and Sophomores at Las Vegas Summer League With J. Kyle Mann
The Ringer’s Tate Frazier is joined by J. Kyle Mann to discuss what they observed from the rookies on the first day of Las Vegas summer league (1:54). Then they discuss some intriguing summer league sophomores that they’ll be keeping their eyes on (21:55).
Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: J. Kyle Mann
Producer: Isaiah Blakely
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The Bronny James Experience, NBA Draft Takeaways, and Zach Edey’s Party With Jovan Buha
The Ringer's Tate Frazier is joined by Jovan Buha of The Athletic and Spectrum SportsNet to discuss the new-look Lakers with their new head coach, JJ Redick, and rookies Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. They also discuss a fun Lakers summer league team, including Blake Hinson and Quincy Olivari (1:54)! Then Tate closes the show with some shout-outs, including many OSP favorites being drafted, big-picture draft thoughts, and Kentucky football booster Rick Pitino (30:09).
Host: Tate Frazier
Guest: Jovan Buha
Producer: Kyle Crichton
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