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Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk react to Illinois one-and-done guard Keaton Wagler going No. 5 overall in the NBA Draft, how he fits with the Clippers and what this means for the Illini program. The guys then discuss the other Illini fallout from a busy start to the NBA week, including Ayo Dosunmu signing a nine-figure deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Kasparas Jakucionis getting dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade to the Miami Heat.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz

The Clippers drafted Keaton Wagler 5th, let's go! Clips N Dip are joined by Carl Tart and Joseph Raya-Ward to react to the Clippers drafting 5th in the NBA Draft

Illinois star Keaton Wagler officially became the second-highest NBA Draft selection in program history Tuesday night when the Los Angeles Clippers selected him with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Wagler's remarkable freshman season included consensus All-America honors, Big Ten Freshman of the Year, the Jerry West Award, and a trip to the Final Four. He now joins an organization looking to build around a talented young core and is the highest Illini draft pick since Deron Williams went No. 3 overall in 2005. We'll break down why the Clippers viewed Wagler as the perfect fit at No. 5, what his NBA role could look like immediately, and how his selection continues Illinois' recent pipeline of NBA talent. Plus, the St. Louis Cardinals announced significant organizational changes as Bill DeWitt III was promoted from President to Chief Executive Officer. Meanwhile, Anuk Karunaratne was elevated to President of Business Operations, while Bill DeWitt Jr. remains Chairman and Principal Owner. The move represents the next phase of the Cardinals' long-term succession plan and further separates baseball operations under Chaim Bloom from the club's business operations. We'll discuss why many Cardinals fans are reacting skeptically to the announcement, what it means for the future direction of the franchise, and whether this signals meaningful change or simply a reshuffling of titles.

Illinois basketball insider Sunny Verma from Locked On Illini joins the show to discuss Keaton Wagler's selection by the Los Angeles Clippers with the No. 5 overall pick in the NBA Draft. How does Wagler fit with the Clippers' roster? What expectations should Illini fans have for his rookie season? And what does another top-five pick mean for the future of Illinois basketball? Later, Pierre Noujaim from Fox9 Minneapolis joins us to break down former Illini star Ayo Dosunmu's new five-year, $112 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. We'll discuss why Minnesota made Ayo a top offseason priority, how his playoff performance boosted his value, and whether this deal could become one of the league's better bargains over the next several seasons. Plus, we reveal the results of our Biggest Draft Busts of All Time Tuesday Draft and debate who got it right. And in today's edition of Intern Pierce vs. The World, we discover that reading a map may be harder than expected. Can Pierce successfully navigate basic geography, or will another challenge end in disaster? Tune in to find out. Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook!

David Birch, coach at Shawnee Mission Northwest and Keaton Wagler former coach, joined The Drive to tell the emotions he felt watching his former player get picked in the lottery.

Rob and Shap get together to talk all about Keaton Wagler, the combo guard from Illinois who was tied with the Clippers once they got slotted 5th and ends up a Clipper now. What do the guys think of the pick, and how is his fit?

Hour 1 of The Drive features an in-depth conversation with Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Chris Hine on former Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu and his massive new five-year, $112 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Hine explained how Minnesota's trade of Julius Randle created the salary flexibility needed to retain Dosunmu and why the franchise views him as a long-term core piece alongside Anthony Edwards after his breakout 2025-26 season. The show also examined the latest buzz surrounding Illinois freshman sensation Keaton Wagler ahead of tonight's NBA Draft. With most mock drafts placing Wagler firmly in the lottery, discussion centered on potential landing spots including the Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, and other teams selecting in the top 10. Wagler's elite shooting, playmaking ability, and rapid rise from overlooked recruit to projected lottery pick have made him one of the most intriguing prospects in this year's class. The hour wrapped up with a preview of the upcoming series between the St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks as St. Louis looks to continue its recent winning stretch and build momentum heading toward the All-Star break. The Cardinals have an opportunity to gain ground in the National League standings before a much tougher portion of their schedule arrives.

Atlanta brings back CJ McCollum and trades for Aaron Wiggins.  What roads are now open to them with Jonathan Kuminga's team option? Phoenix gets two bargains on underrated rotation players Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin, but what does that mean for Mark Williams? 13:47 James Dolan says the Knicks would be suicidal to go into the second apron. If he means it, does it mean the Knicks are cheaping out? Plus, rumors on the Wolves, Nuggets and Nets. 19:22 Keaton Wagler of Illinois is a very polarizing prospect, and Nate and Danny are at opposite poles. 33:13 Join Dunc'd On Prime for 35% off using the code mockoffseason2026! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Live from New York for the NBA Draft, Illini Inquirer publisher Jeremy Werner chats about Keaton Wagler's journey to Tuesday's big moment in Brooklyn, three-star Texas WR Brody Knowles' commitment to Illinois and the Illini's addition of in-state kicker Ulysses Morales. Illini legend Kendall Gill then joins Werner to discuss his NBA Draft moment, Wagler's NBA potential, Kylan Boswell's NBA path and what the Chicago Bulls should do.Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on:Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8 Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz

Michigan basketball was rocked by the stunning news that national championship-winning head coach Dusty May is leaving for the Dallas Mavericks, creating a massive shakeup across the Big Ten and college basketball landscape. Reports indicate May is headed to Dallas after leading Michigan to the 2026 national title, opening a transfer portal window and leaving uncertainty around one of the conference's top programs. Alex Kyi of Armchair Illini joined the show to break down the ripple effects of May's departure, including how it could impact the Big Ten title race and potentially benefit programs like Illinois Fighting Illini heading into the 2026-27 season. The conversation also focused on former Illini star Keaton Wagler and the latest intel surrounding the 2026 NBA Draft. According to Kyi's reporting, Wagler is expected to land somewhere between picks 5 and 9, with teams such as the Clippers, Nets, Kings, Hawks, and Mavericks all viewed as potential destinations. Kyi discussed why Wagler remains one of the most intriguing lottery prospects, and what his sources are hearing just days before draft night. The hour also examined how May's exit could reshape the national college basketball hierarchy and what it means for Illinois' championship aspirations entering next season.

The Clips n Dip crew gets hyped for the Clippers NBA Draft possibilities and talk a couple of 2nd round guys they might want to target

On Hour 1 of The Drive, Brian Teague of Chicago State of Mind Sports joined the show to discuss Illinois football's newest commitments and recruiting momentum. Teague explained why four-star wide receiver Bennett Konkey reminds him of former Illini standout Pat Bryant, citing similarities in physicality, route-running, and the ability to become a reliable target in critical situations. He also weighed in on the future of Illinois basketball star Keaton Wagler, explaining why he doesn't believe the Chicago Bulls are the best fit for the talented prospect. Brian also broke down the introductory press conference of new Chicago Bulls head coach Thiago Splitter, discussing his vision for the team's future. Plus, the latest Illini Headlines featuring football recruiting updates, tennis news, track & field, and everything Illinois fans need to know as another busy week unfolds in Champaign.

Trade down? Take Acuff? What will the Clippers do?? Clips n Dip talk the Clippers draft options, and whatever else comes up during the Happy Hour Live

Sunny Verma from Locked On Illini joins the show to discuss why former Illinois star Keaton Wagler potentially landing with the Chicago Bulls could be an ideal situation for both sides.  The conversation also turns to the latest Illinois football and basketball recruiting developments as Bret Bielema and Brad Underwood continue building momentum on the recruiting trail. From quarterback commitments to basketball targets, we discuss the names Illini fans need to know. Later, we take a trip down memory lane and draft our Top 10 Players of the Tim Beckman Era at Illinois. Despite the struggles of those teams, several standout players emerged and left lasting marks on the program. Plus, listeners get introduced to the newest member of The Drive team as we welcome intern Quinn Flavin to the show! Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

NBA DRAFT TIME Dylan and Cone are joined by Bryce Simon of Game Theory and Motor City Hoops to preview the NBA draft! People over reacting to Chet, Boozer best fit of top 4?, Wagler a Presti player?, the upside of Cam Carr, Saunders in the 2nd?, and more! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Chicago Bulls' head coaching search is still moving, and Haize breaks down the latest updates surrounding Jerry Stackhouse, Micah Nori, and Bryson Graham's patient approach to finding the right coach for Chicago's rebuild.Stackhouse recently addressed NBA head coaching openings and made it clear that player development is one of his biggest strengths. He also pointed directly to the Bulls as a situation with real upside because of Chicago's cap space, draft picks, and ability to change direction quickly. Could Stackhouse be a serious candidate for the Bulls job?Haize also reacts to Micah Nori confirming that there have been “feelers” with Chicago while the Bulls continue to move through a coaching search that reportedly includes more than 10 candidates. With the NBA Draft only weeks away, should Bulls fans be concerned that no head coach has been hired yet?Then the conversation shifts to the 2026 NBA Draft, where Caleb Wilson is already making bold statements about changing the Bulls' culture if Chicago selects him at No. 4. Haize discusses Wilson's confidence, the North Carolina-to-Chicago connection, and why the Bulls may be choosing between Wilson and Cameron Boozer at the top of the draft.Plus, the No. 15 pick remains a major swing point. Could Yaxel Lendeborg be the next Bulls draft steal? Could Allen Graves become Bryson Graham's draft crush because of his size, length, athleticism, and physicality? And what does it mean that the Bulls officially worked out Keaton Wagler and Morez Johnson Jr.?

KGMI's Jason Upton talks to Jenny Hagemann and Nathalie Wagler with the Downtown Bellingham Partnership about the 2026 lineup for Downtown Sounds and what's new to this summer's event.

Nick and Paige go back through the guards highlighted on Deep Dives this season in the exceptionally deep guard class in the 2026 NBA Draft. They start out with the two likely lottery picks in the group, Keaton Wagler and Brayden Burries, discussing their games and their best potential fits in the NBA. Then, they do the same for the rest of the guards that they had covered on Deep Dives: Meleek Thomas, Bennett Stirtz, Isaiah Evans, Cameron Carr, Ryan Conwell, Christian Anderson, Ebuka Okorie, and Otega Oweh. Finally, they wrap up with Quick Hits on the recent Western Conference Finals and look ahead to the New York Knicks/San Antonio Spurs clash coming up in the NBA Finals.Timestamps:2:00: Wagler and Burries22:00: Stirtz, Evans, Carr, Conwell, and Anderson59:00: Okorie, Oweh, and WCF/Finals Quick Hits

Nick and Paige go back through the guards highlighted on Deep Dives this season in the exceptionally deep guard class in the 2026 NBA Draft. They start out with the two likely lottery picks in the group, Keaton Wagler and Brayden Burries, discussing their games and their best potential fits in the NBA. Then, they do the same for the rest of the guards that they had covered on Deep Dives: Meleek Thomas, Bennett Stirtz, Isaiah Evans, Cameron Carr, Ryan Conwell, Christian Anderson, Ebuka Okorie, and Otega Oweh. Finally, they wrap up with Quick Hits on the recent Western Conference Finals and look ahead to the New York Knicks/San Antonio Spurs clash coming up in the NBA Finals.Timestamps:2:00: Wagler and Burries22:00: Stirtz, Evans, Carr, Conwell, and Anderson59:00: Okorie, Oweh, and WCF/Finals Quick Hits

The Clippers have OPTIONS with the 5th pick in the NBA Draft, will they make the right pick? Clips n Dip talk the draft, Kris Dunn disrespect, (bad) Kawhi trade ideas, plus AI in the NBA

D-Lo & KC breakdown Illinois' Keaton Wagler and then talk Vivek Ranadive.

D-Lo & KC wrap up their conversation with James Ham and then talk about Keaton Wagler.

The Big Red Bus – Episode Notes 1:15 – Trading to Move Up? See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss whether the Chicago Bulls should consider trading up in the NBA Draft, what it could cost, and whether this draft class has prospects worth aggressively pursuing. 12:11 – Further Discussion on Peterson The guys continue their deep dive on draft prospect Darryn Peterson, breaking down his strengths, shot selection, playmaking concerns, upside, and overall projection at the next level. 21:00 – Breakdown on NBA Draft Prospects Keaton Wagler & Darius Acuff Jr. Fred and Doug analyze two intriguing young prospects in Keaton Wagler and Darius Acuff Jr., discussing their offensive games, NBA potential, developmental paths, and how each player could fit into the modern NBA landscape. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike Cagley, Brad Sturdy, Ked Prince talk to Logan Wagler, the father of Illini All-American and Future NBA 1st Round draft pick Keaton Wagler! Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social media & please give us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the episode! We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & I on the Illini grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political, all sports & guy-stuff programming. Thanks for listening! Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com for just $99 annually Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Follow us on X: Brad: https://x.com/Sturdy32 Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2 very interesting Point/combo guard prospects this episode. Both Keaton Wagler and Mikel Brown are scoring guards who are projected to be able to lead an offense with their playmaking. Both have more size than the previous 2 prospects but are they better? Owen and Fong discuss.They also go over the latest happenings in the Conference Finals of the Playoffs and then end with a brief talk about wrestling.Use code SKT15 on checkout to get 15% off from HYVDesigns on Etsy during checkout or use this link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/hyvdesigns/?etsrc=sdt&coupon=SKT15Intro Music by Blue Dot Sessions. https://www.sessions.blueIf you want to email us: kingtherapypod@gmail.com

Lucas Kaplan (@LucasKaplan) of Nets Daily discusses OKC-San Antonio Game 2 and how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's problem solving led them to a win. Then, we discuss the Brooklyn Nets and yet another crossroads when the draft opens up at number 6, whether taking a PG makes sense, and which of Flemings, Acuff, Wagler, Brown, or someone else makes the most sense. Lucas also discuss his WNBA coverage and the NY Liberty's upcoming season. Check his substack out below and his work at Nets Daily for great W coverage all summer. https://lucaskaplan.substack.com/TIME STAMPS(0:00) Intro + NY Liberty (9:25) Thunder-Spurs G2(21:40) Egor Demin's rookie season(36:30) Mikel Brown, Darius Acuff, Keaton Wagler, Aday Mara(1:02:40) Kingston Flemings(1:10:10) Dailyn Swain + Yaxel Lendeborg + wrap

Adam, Will, and Chuck talk the Clippers options with the 5th pick, and share some dip recipes

Elias Schuster joins the show to break down the latest in the Crosstown Series between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox, plus the latest buzz surrounding the Chicago Bulls and the upcoming NBA Draft. The guys also discuss the best possible landing spot for Keaton Wagler as his basketball future takes shape. Plus, “Etched in Stone” returns and the crew wraps up the week with their Friday Toasts! Follow The Drive on X, Instagram, and Facebook!

A deep dive into top NBA prospects highlights how Kingston Flemings, Keaton Wagler, and Meleek Brown might fit into the Dallas Mavericks' future roster. They discuss the potential impact on Kyrie Irving's tenure and compare these young talents to established stars like Derrick Rose and Tyrese Maxey.

Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner and Kyle Tausk discuss what this week's NBA Draft Combine means for Keaton Wagler, Kylan Boswell and Andrej Stojakovic, as well as Wagler's best NBA Draft fits and the Bulls landing the No. 4 pick in the lottery. 247Sports national basketball director Eric Bossi then joins Werner to discuss Illinois basketball prep recruiting, its top-10 Class of 2026, its early 2027 commits and other 2027 and 2028 targets. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Visit OmahaSteaks.com right now for 50% off sitewide during their Memorial Day Sale. And for an extra $35 off, use Promo Code ILLINI at checkout. Factor: Head to ⁠factormeals.com/illini50off⁠ and use code illini50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Cagley and Brad Sturdy talk the NBA Draft: Keaton Wagler Andrej Stojakovic Kylan Boswell Whether you live in Champaign or Chicago, halfway across the country or halfway across the world, IlliniGuys.com keeps you in the know! Share this show on your social media & please give us a 5-star rating if you enjoyed the episode! We ask YOU to help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular & I on the Illini grow on social media by following us on all our social media and engaging with the content posted. Every like, love, comment & share help the IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular reach more people and establish our position as the leader in entertaining, fast-paced, non-political, all sports & guy-stuff programming. Thanks for listening! Don't miss our college sports focused podcasts: IlliniGuys Sports Spectacular I on the Illini Mike Cagley's Heat Checks & Hail Marys Follow the IlliniGuys Subscribe at IlliniGuys.com for just $99 annually Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@illiniguys4844?si=oWtcpGPkAIYSBceM Follow us on X: Brad: https://x.com/Sturdy32 Mike: https://x.com/MikeCagley Larry: https://x.com/LarrySmithTV IlliniGuys: https://x.com/Illini_Guys Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(1) "Cap or No Cap" - Lakers are bad & James Harden blows (2) J&J discuss "How are Grizz fans feeling about the draft lottery?" live (3) Top 5 in '26 NBA Draft: AJ, Peterson, Boozer, Acuff, & Wagler

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CBS Sports' director of basketball scouting Adam Finkelstein joins Illini Inquirer's Jeremy Werner to discuss Illinois basketball's retention and highly-rated additions and Keaton Wagler's NBA Draft stock. Finkelstein discusses the importance of the Illini's retention and what Providence transfer guard Stefan Vaaks and top-50 Class of 2026 prospects Quentin Coleman and Lucas Morillo bring to the Illini. Then Finkelstein breaks down how Wagler stacks up in the 2026 NBA Draft class, Kylan Boswell's NBA chances and whether Andrej Stojakovic could make the NBA leap now. SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Columbia Street Roastery: Head to ⁠⁠CSRcoffee.com⁠ and use code IlliniAllTheWay to get 10 percent off your first order and get free shipping on orders of over $45. Tushy: If you're not Team TUSHY, you're not Team Clean. For a limited time, our listeners get 10% off their first bidet order when you use code ILLINI at checkout. That's 10% off your first bidet order at HelloTUSHY.com with promo code ILLINI. Follow the Illini Inquirer Podcast on: Apple: https://apple.co/3oMt0NP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Xan2L8  Other: https://bit.ly/36gn7Ct   Go VIP for just 50% OFF: https://tinyurl.com/2fkhmjdz  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour three of DJ & PK for May 6, 2026: Nathan Grubel, No Ceilings NBA Would Keaton Wagler be a nice fit in Utah? Are Jazz fans Timberwolves fans too?

Ben Anderson and Chandler Holt go into the prospect profiles of Darryn Peterson and Keaton Wagler as the NBA Draft Lottery quickly approaches. These podcasts are available on YouTube with video, typically after the audio version is posted. Sign up for the new Jazz Notes newsletter! Receive game updates, exclusive analysis and chances to win Jazz tickets. Check out Ben and Chandler's X profiles - @BensHoops +@CHoltSports You can be a part of the Jazz Notes podcast by submitting questions for our mailbag through Ben's X on Mondays!

The guys break down a trio of intriguing guard prospects

WCIA Sports Director Glenn Kinley joins the show to break down the latest developments in the Transfer Portal, including what it could mean for Illinois basketball. He also shares insight on the potential impact of John Blackwell, Keaton Wagler's future, and more. The conversation shifts to Illinois football, highlighting key storylines to watch this offseason. The hour wraps up with our Friday Toasts! Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

WCIA 3 Sports' Tristan Thomas breaks down the latest developments in the college basketball transfer portal. He discussed key Illini-related storylines, including the potential impact and future of Keaton Wagler, as well as the buzz surrounding John Blackwell. The hour wrapped up with the results of The Masters Draft. Kurtis needed A LOT of help from the text line, but was it enough to beat Evan and Coop?  Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood joins the show to reflect on the Illini's Final Four run, discuss plans for the Transfer Portal, and promote the upcoming Coaches vs. Cancer event. The conversation highlights both the success of the season and the challenges of maintaining momentum heading into the offseason. Brad Sturdy also joins to provide insight and analysis on the current state of the program. The guys dive into roster questions, including whether Keaton Wagler could return. It's a packed hour focused on the future of Illinois basketball. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.      

The Great Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer joins the show to break down the latest on Keaton Wagler's future and what lies ahead for Illinois in the Transfer Portal. The conversation dives into potential roster movement and how the Illini could reshape the team this offseason. Tausk provides insight into key targets and overall expectations for the program moving forward. Later, the guys switch gears for their Tuesday Draft, selecting golfers competing in The Masters. Kurtis has no idea who to draft. Will the text line come through to save him? Or is this a two man race between Evan and Cooper? Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Friday's Drill made stops in Philly, San Fran, and New Orleans! Also, Illinois Freshman and Shawnee Mission North's Keaton Wagler joins the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Things Discussed: Has Michigan found that November stride? More that Tennessee and Alabama didn't have the size; difference was Bama's PG went off. It's a two-point game now. There's never been more than two teams that shot 60%+ from two; this year there are eight.    Looking at how size matters (I recap yesterday's Jimmystats). The perfect guy to defend Arizona is Moussa Diabate. Note that Zona's main weakness seems to be extremely athletic rim defenders who can make them less efficient at the rim. Utah State, Cincy had those guys. Matchups: Should they put Mara against Krivas? Not sure that will be efficient, but Mara in the 15 mins that Krivas sits should be a MAJOR advantage because Peat is a freshman super-wing and Awaka is a Tennessee big. Zona will play drop coverage, M should have some offense planned to get lops off that. Peat: you can push him from the basket; he's taken 165 shots at the rim and 130 pullup Js and there's a MASSIVE difference in efficiency. Kharchenkov another outstanding freshman who can be pushed off his shot. What Zona does is rebound and get free throws, and Michigan is set up to stop that. What Michigan does is oversize you and overmatches Yaxel vs guards, and Arizona is set up to stop that. If Yaxel vs Kharchenkov or Peat is our big matchup win Brayden Burries vs our guards is theirs. He may be one step too fast for Nimari, think this is a March Roddy Game. Super impressed with Cadeau's defense; he anticipates screens and that has saved Michigan from getting into bad matchups. Bradley: Weird thing is it doesn't even matter where he's taking his twos from. Would be good on a Will Wade team. Tschetter: salute to his play vs Tennessee in the 1st half. Sometimes you need that kind of effort. Illinois or UConn: We disagree. Illinois is a better team, UConn can switch 1-5 and beat them in MSG, though that was back when it wasn't abnormal for Wagler to score 3 points. Duke vs UConn: Biggest choke play ever? Hockey: What's different? Sam asks if we have the best goalie in the Tournament: yeah, by a little. What's different about this team from the ones that didn't win? Brian: Nothing. Seth: Not as talented up front but they hit on all of their USNTDP guys; the United States' ability to develop hockey players has been the story of the year, and we're a part of that story.

In the second hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Illinois star Marcus Liberty to reflect on the Flyin' Illini team and to discuss the current squad advancing to the Final Four. After that, Spiegel and Holmes listened and reacted to Bears head coach Ben Johnson's candid comments about the team's left tackle situation.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by former Illinois star Marcus Liberty to reflect on the Flyin' Illini team and to discuss the current squad advancing to the Final Four.

In the third hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the breaking news that legendary golfer Tiger Woods has been arrested for DUI in Florida after rolling his vehicle in an accident Friday afternoon. After that, they shared their takeaways from the White Sox's 14-2 loss to the Brewers on Opening Day on Thursday. Later, they praised Illinois guard Keaton Wagler for his performance in a win against Houston in the Sweet 16 on Thursday.

In the final hour, Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Big Ten Network analyst Rapheal Davis to discuss the NCAA Tournament action. After that, they reacted to Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner's new contract details being reported. He'll make $141 million over his six-year deal.

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes were joined by Big Ten Network analyst Rapheal Davis to discuss the NCAA Tournament action.