I’ve got a lot on my mind watching the NBA as of late, and on this pod I’m unleashing some of those takes. Some are hot. Others are mild.
Where Giants’ roster battles stand midway through spring training
Alex Pavlovic breaks down where the San Francisco Giants' roster battles stand midway through spring training.
Patriots 2025 roster reset: How can the offensive line be overhauled?
With NFL free agency looming, Tom E. Curran assesses the Patriots' offensive line situation and explores potential upgrades for the 2025 season.
Steph relishes special Charlotte homecoming in win vs. Hornets
Steph Curry enjoyed another special return to Charlotte in the Golden State Warriors' win over the Hornets on Monday night.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles take on the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in Sun Belt Tournament
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (10-21, 3-15 Sun Belt) vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles (10-21, 5-13 Sun Belt) Pensacola, Florida; Tuesday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Golden Eagles -2.5; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: Southern Miss faces Coastal Carolina in the Sun Belt Tournament. The Golden Eagles' record in Sun Belt games is 5-13, and their record is 5-8 in non-conference play.
Kelly leads No. 1 Auburn against No. 22 Texas A&M
Texas A&M averages 73.8 points and has outscored opponents by 6.4 points per game. The Tigers are 15-1 in conference play. Auburn scores 85.4 points while outscoring opponents by 16.6 points per game.
Northern Kentucky Norse and Detroit Mercy Titans square off in Horizon League Tournament
The Norse are 11-9 against Horizon League opponents and 5-6 in non-conference play. Northern Kentucky ranks third in the Horizon League with 14.1 assists per game led by Sam Vinson averaging 4.1. The Titans' record in Horizon League action is 4-16.
Creighton visits Seton Hall following Kalkbrenner’s 23-point game
Creighton Bluejays (20-9, 13-5 Big East) at Seton Hall Pirates (7-22, 2-16 Big East) Newark, New Jersey; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bluejays -10.5; over/under is 134.5 BOTTOM LINE: Creighton takes on Seton Hall after Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 23 points in Creighton's 83-61 loss to the Xavier Musketeers. The Pirates are 5-10 on their home court.
UCF faces Oklahoma State following Johnson’s 20-point game
Oklahoma State Cowboys (14-15, 6-12 Big 12) at UCF Knights (15-14, 6-12 Big 12) Orlando, Florida; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: UCF hosts Oklahoma State after Darius Johnson scored 20 points in UCF's 89-78 loss to the TCU Horned Frogs. The Knights are 12-5 in home games.
No. 12 Wisconsin visits Rigsby and Minnesota
Wisconsin Badgers (22-7, 12-6 Big Ten) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (15-14, 7-11 Big Ten) Minneapolis; Wednesday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota hosts No. Wisconsin after Brennan Rigsby scored 20 points in Minnesota's 67-65 victory over the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Dinkins and Duquesne host VCU
The Dukes have gone 9-6 in home games. Duquesne averages 11.2 turnovers per game and is 8-9 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents. The Rams have gone 14-2 against A-10 opponents.
Rhode Island visits Saint Joseph’s (PA) after Green’s 30-point game
Rhode Island Rams (17-11, 6-10 A-10) at Saint Joseph's (PA) Hawks (19-10, 11-6 A-10) Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Rhode Island takes on Saint Joseph's (PA) after David Green scored 30 points in Rhode Island's 91-88 loss to the UMass Minutemen. The Hawks are 12-4 on their home court.
Saint Louis plays Dayton after Jimerson’s 33-point game
Dayton scores 75.3 points and has outscored opponents by 5.4 points per game. The Billikens have gone 10-6 against A-10 opponents. Saint Louis ranks seventh in the A-10 allowing 69.3 points while holding opponents to 41.1% shooting.
Boise State faces Air Force following Meadow’s 22-point outing
Boise State Broncos (21-8, 13-5 MWC) at Air Force Falcons (4-25, 1-17 MWC) Colorado Springs, Colorado; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Broncos -15.5; over/under is 135.5 BOTTOM LINE: Boise State takes on Air Force after Andrew Meadow scored 22 points in Boise State's 66-61 victory against the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Falcons are 3-12 on their home court.
Castro leads George Washington against Fordham after 22-point showing
George Washington Revolutionaries (19-11, 8-9 A-10) at Fordham Rams (11-18, 3-13 A-10) New York; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: George Washington faces Fordham after Rafael Castro scored 22 points in George Washington's 71-60 win against the La Salle Explorers. The Rams have gone 8-7 at home.