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Michigan basketball assistant coach KT Harrell joins Vince Wolfram on That's a W to go inside the defending national champions and the start of a new era in Ann Arbor. Harrell discusses his promotion to assistant coach, the stunning departure of Dusty May for the Dallas Mavericks, Mike Boynton Jr.'s transition to head coach and why Michigan was able to keep nearly its entire roster togethe...

Illinois basketball is coming off a Final Four run with more than 60% of its scoring returning — so what can Brad Underwood and the Fighting Illini do for an encore in 2026-27? Vince Wolfram is joined by Armchair Illini’s Alex Kyi to break down one of the most intriguing rosters in college basketball, including David Mirkovic’s development and injury, Stefan Vaaks’ arrival from Providence, Andrej...

Texas A&M basketball enters the 2026-27 season with a completely reloaded roster — and Year 2 of Bucky McMillan’s system could look very different in College Station. Vince Wolfram is joined by Texas A&M basketball insider Luke Evangelist to break down what the Aggies showed during their summer trip to the Bahamas, how this roster fits “Bucky Ball,” and what to expect from one of the SEC’s...

Rick Barnes and Tennessee basketball are entering the 2026-27 season with a roster unlike anything the Vols have assembled in recent years. Vince Wolfram is joined by Rocky Top Insider’s Ryan Schumpert to break down Tennessee’s offense-first transfer-portal makeover, the addition of Jalen Washington and the biggest questions surrounding a completely rebuilt roster. Can Terrence Hill Jr. replace Ja...

The NCAA’s new age-based eligibility model—and a federal judge’s class-wide preliminary injunction involving athletes from the high school Class of 2022—has created one of the most complicated roster situations college basketball has ever seen. Vince Wolfram breaks down the old five-years-to-play-four system, the new five-year eligibility clock, why the Class of 2022 became the “bridge class,” and...

College basketball is back—at least enough for us to start learning something. Vince Wolfram breaks down Louisville’s 101–52 exhibition victory and the impressive first appearances from De’Shayne Montgomery, Flory Bidunga, London Johnson and the Cardinals’ completely rebuilt rotation. Then, it’s time to preview the biggest questions surrounding Arkansas, Texas A&M, Cincinnati, South Carolina a...

LeBron James is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers — and Vince Wolfram opens this episode of That’s A W with his reaction before diving into 10 of the biggest college basketball coaching hires to watch heading into the 2026-27 season. From Mike Boynton Jr. taking over the defending national champion Michigan Wolverines and Michael Malone making the jump from the NBA to North Carolina, to Will Wade r...

Could Vanderbilt basketball be a Final Four contender in 2026-27?Vince Wolfram is joined by Joey Dwyer of Vandy on SI to break down a Vanderbilt roster that enters the new season with enormous expectations after the return of All-American guard Tyler Tanner. The guys discuss Tanner's development and NBA potential, Ace Glass and T.O. Barrett joining the backcourt, Sebastian Williams-Adams, Bang...

The 2026 NBA Summer League is officially in the books, and several rookies, overlooked prospects and young NBA players left Las Vegas with their stock soaring. Vince Wolfram hands out the That’s a W Summer League superlatives, ranking the biggest breakout performers, best bucket getters, ultimate two-way players, future rotation pieces and prospects who already looked too good for Summer League. W...

Can Arizona make another run to the Final Four? Kevin Thomas of the AZ Wildcats Podcast and @PHNX_Sports joins Vince Wolfram to break down everything Arizona basketball heading into the 2026-27 season. The conversation covers Tommy Lloyd's future, the upside of Caleb Holt, the development of Bryce James, the importance of returning players like Motiejus Krivas and Ivan Kharchenkov, the biggest...

College basketball’s offseason just took another major turn. Gonzaga unexpectedly lost projected starting point guard Mario Saint-Supéry after he signed a professional contract with Valencia Basket in Spain, creating one of the most fascinating stories of the offseason. Is Europe becoming legitimate competition for college basketball? On this episode of That’s A W, Vince Wolfram breaks down what S...

The 2026 NBA Summer League is finally here, and this year's rookie class is loaded with future stars, hidden gems, and players fighting to earn real NBA minutes. Vince Wolfram breaks down the rookies, sleepers, breakout candidates, former college stars, and must-watch matchups that could define this year’s Summer League. From players fighting for rotation minutes to lottery picks trying to pro...

The 2026 NBA Draft is officially over—but which teams actually made the best picks? In this episode of That's A W, Vince Wolfram reacts to NBA fans' favorite selections from the 2026 NBA Draft, breaking down the biggest steals, underrated prospects, perfect team fits, and future stars. From Ugonna Onyenso and Ryan Conwell to Aday Mara, Labaron Philon Jr., AJ Dybantsa, Cam Carr, and more, we analyz...

Which college basketball programs have the most riding on the 2026 season? From coaches facing enormous expectations to championship windows that may never open this wide again, Vince Wolfram ranks the five teams entering next season under the most pressure. Featuring in-depth analysis of Memphis, Tennessee, Illinois, Louisville and Indiana, plus discussions on transfer portal additions, roster co...

The 2026-27 college basketball season is already taking shape and some programs completely changed their futures this offseason. Vince Wolfram is back and breaks down the biggest transfer portal winners, the teams that quietly built championship-caliber rosters, the players NBA scouts could be obsessed with by the middle of the season, and which teams not to blink on. From Gonzaga and Arkansas to...

In this episode of That's A W, Vince Wolfram breaks down the biggest steals of the draft, the second-round picks that landed in perfect situations, the undrafted players who could make NBA rosters, his Top 5 draft classes heading into Summer League, and more. If you love NBA Draft analysis, NBA prospects, college basketball, and Summer League coverage, subscribe for more episodes of That's...

Nate Johnson joins Vince Wolfram on That's A W to discuss his journey from Akron to Kansas State and now the NBA Draft process. The former MAC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year opens up about NBA workouts, sleeping in airports during the draft process, guarding future lottery picks in the Big 12, learning through adversity at Kansas State, and why defense became the foundatio...

College basketball analyst and Blue Blooded Podcast host Ryan Hammer joins Vince Wolfram on That's a W to break down some of the most underrated prospects in the 2026 NBA Draft. Vince and Ryan discuss why the depth of this year's guard class could produce several players who outperform their draft projections and become valuable NBA contributors. The conversation also looks back at college...

Miami, Ohio star Peter Suder joins That's a W to discuss his journey from under-recruited high school player to NBA Draft prospect. Peter talks about NBA workouts, the NBA Combine, Portsmouth Invitational Tournament, Miami Ohio's historic 31-win season, March Madness, life in the transfer portal, Coach Travis Steele, leadership, shooting development, and why he believes he belongs at the p...

On this episode of That’s a W, Vince Wolfram breaks down 25 NBA Draft sleepers who deserve far more attention heading into draft season. Using a draft-room format, Vince puts two minutes on the clock for each prospect and evaluates their game through three categories: W’s, Development, and Vision Comparison. From point guards to centers, he highlights the strengths, growth areas, and NBA role proj...

Cal Baptist star point guard and 2026 NBA Draft prospect Dominique Daniels Jr. joins Vince Wolfram on That's a W. After receiving no Division I scholarship offers out of high school and nearly walking away from basketball during COVID, Daniels built one of the most remarkable stories in college basketball. The Compton native transferred from San Bernardino Valley College to California Baptist,...

Kentucky landed one of the biggest transfers of the offseason in Milan Momcilovic, but did the Wildcats actually gain ground in the SEC? On this episode of That’s a W, Vince Wolfram breaks down why Momcilovic could be the perfect fit for Mark Pope’s system, what he does for Kentucky’s high expectations of this offseason, and where the Wildcats stack up against the rest of the conference heading in...

If you handed national college basketball reporter Vince Wolfram 15 scholarships and told him to build a roster of the most underrated NBA Draft prospects in college basketball, this is the team he'd take into the gym. In this episode of That’s a W, Vince unveils his That's a W All-Underrated NBA Draft Team. 15 scholarship players divided into three units of five, featuring prospects who m...

The NBA Draft withdrawal deadline has passed, and on this episode of That’s a W, host Vince Wolfram breaks down exactly what happened and why it matters heading into next season. From surprise returners to unexpected draft decisions, several key programs across the country just saw their outlooks shift overnight. Teams like Vanderbilt, Illinois, Michigan State, Arkansas, Alabama, and Arizona were...

Vince Wolfram breaks down the biggest NBA Draft withdrawal decisions still hanging over college basketball before the May 27 deadline… and how those choices could completely rewrite some narratives surrounding the upcoming 2026-27 season. On this episode of That’s a W, Vince dives into the college stars who are likely NBA-bound, the “domino decisions” that could swing national title hopes, and the...