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Reese, Pam and Alex discuss last night's McDonald's All-American Basketball Games. Last night’s 2026 McDonald’s All-American Game showcased the next generation of elite high school basketball talent in Glendale, Arizona, with both the boys and girls games highlighting future college stars. On the girls side, the East pulled away for a 91-71 win behind a dominant MVP performance from Sa...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the UNC men’s basketball coaching search, the hiring of Justin Gainey at NC State and whether he’s the right fit to lead the Wolfpack and the debate over Jon Scheyer’s “choker” label versus Jay Williams’ defense of his record and March Tournament performance. Following the departure of Hubert Davis, UNC launched a high-profile s...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss last night’s women’s Elite Eight performances, the impact of Dawn Staley’s transfers on South Carolina’s success, whether USC can challenge UConn in the Final Four and the high-stakes decisions facing UNC as it searches for a new men’s basketball head coach, including whether a high-profile name like Billy Donovan would leave the NBA...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Justin Gainey is the right coach for NC State and the history of UNC head men's basketball coaches.  NC State moved quickly to stabilize its men’s basketball program after Will Wade’s sudden departure by hiring Justin Gainey as the 22nd head coach. Gainey, a 49‑year‑old NC State alumnus and former Wolfpack guard (1996-2000), spent the past five...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Michelle Keaton Barrow.  Michelle Keaton-Barrow is a North Carolina–based real estate professional and business owner with more than 25 years of experience in the industry. She is the CEO of Keaton Barrow Realty, where she specializes in helping clients buy, sell, and invest in residential and income properties across the Raleigh and Charlotte market...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Louisiana sports. Will Wade abruptly left his one‑year head coaching job at NC State to return to LSU—where he coached from 2017-22. Wade rejoined LSU after LSU fired Matt McMahon and negotiated a buyout with NC State to bring him back. Wade called the move a “chance to go home,” but his departure drew swift criticism from Wolfpack fans and media for a...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Will Wade’s controversial departure from NC State, his remarks at the LSU press conference and debate over whether Jon Scheyer deserves the “choker” label and Jay Williams’ defense of him. Will Wade abruptly left his one‑year head coaching job at NC State to return to LSU—where he coached from 2017-22. Wade rejoined LSU after LSU fired Matt...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the shocking finish between Duke and UConn, breaking down who is at fault for Duke’s collapse, why late-game turnovers keep haunting the Blue Devils, and what this has to do with Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels. The game between the  Duke Blue Devils men's basketball  and the  UConn Huskies men's basketball  turned into one of the wildest...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the shocking finish between Duke and UConn, breaking down who is at fault for Duke’s collapse, why late-game turnovers keep haunting the Blue Devils, and what this has to do with Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels. The game between the  Duke Blue Devils men's basketball  and the  UConn Huskies men's basketball  turned into one of the wildest...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the shocking finish between Duke and UConn, breaking down who is at fault for Duke’s collapse, why late-game turnovers keep haunting the Blue Devils, and what this has to do with Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels. The game between the  Duke Blue Devils men's basketball  and the  UConn Huskies men's basketball  turned into one of the wildest finish...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the shocking finish between Duke and UConn, breaking down who is at fault for Duke’s collapse, why late-game turnovers keep haunting the Blue Devils, and what this has to do with Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels. The game between the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball and the UConn Huskies men's basketball turned into one of the wildest finishes of the NCAA March Mad...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the shocking finish between Duke and UConn, breaking down who is at fault for Duke’s collapse, why late-game turnovers keep haunting the Blue Devils, and what this has to do with Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels. The game between the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball and the UConn Huskies men's basketball turned into one of the wildest finishes of the NCAA March Mad...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Duke's loss to UConn in the Elite Eight. The game between the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball and the UConn Huskies men's basketball turned into one of the wildest finishes of the NCAA March Madness . Duke controlled most of the game and built a lead as large as 19 points, looking firmly in command well into the second half. However, UConn mounted a steady comeback, t...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Will Wade's departure help or hurt UNC's job search and they discuss the men's and women's NCAA Tournament.  Last night saw several tense Sweet 16 games across the men’s bracket. In the West, Purdue edged Texas 79-77 on a last‑second tip‑in to advance to the Elite Eight, while top‑seeded Arizona powered past Arkansas 109-88 behind a strong showing fr...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex recap last night's NCAA Tournament games, preview tonight's game and discuss if UNC will get the coach they want and more. The situation involving Hubert Davis and North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball has shifted rapidly, as UNC officially fired Davis following five seasons as head coach. UNC has now launched a major national head coach search led by athletic directo...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NCAA Tournament picks. Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks for this weekend in the NCAA Tournament. Who will win this weekend: St. John's Red Storm or Duke Blue Devils? Alabama Crimson Tide or Michigan Wolverines? Michigan State Spartans or UConn Huskies? Will Jeremy Fears record more...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Will Wade leaving NC State for LSU and potential replacements for the Wolfpack. Will Wade is officially departing NC State after just one season as the head coach of the Wolfpack men’s basketball team to return to Louisiana State University (LSU) as the Tigers’ head coach. LSU fired Matt McMahon to make room for Wade’s return and Wade cited a per...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Will Wade's departure, Duke's matchup against St. John's and more. Will Wade is officially departing NC State after just one season as the head coach of the Wolfpack men’s basketball team to return to Louisiana State University (LSU) as the Tigers’ head coach. LSU fired Matt McMahon to make room for Wade’s return and Wade cited a personal connect...

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the whirlwind nature of Wade’s departure, weighing his coaching talent against the controversy of leaving NC State so abruptly and the optics of how he handled the communication, ultimately asking whether loyalty and professionalism matter as much as the personal and career motivations behind such moves. Will Wade is officially departing NC State after just one se...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman. Dr. Stroman holds a K&W contest for the Sports Shop crew to discover what three qualities the next UNC head coach needs to have. K&W Cafeterias was an 88-year-old, North Carolina-based chain of cafeteria-style restaurants in the Southeastern United States that permanently closed all locations on December 1, 2025. Known as a "meat-an...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Charles Rodney Jr. and Albert Jones. Charles Rodney Jr. is a sales professional who serves as a District Sales Manager for Toshiba America Business Solutions , where he focuses on driving regional sales performance and supporting business technology solutions. In his role, he works closely with clients and partners to deliver Toshiba’s portfolio of office...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ryan Major of TBS Technologies. Ryan Major is a business executive and technology leader who serves as President of  TBS Technologies . Based in North Carolina, he has led the company since around 2013 and brings roughly 15-20 years of professional experience across technology solutions, sales and operations. Prior to his current role, he worked in sales a...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with CL Brown and GameDay Charlie.  CL Brown and GameDay Charlie discuss the firing of Hubert Davis, potential replacements for Davis, Will Wade potentially leaving NC State for LSU, Final Four predictions, Duke vs St. John's Sweet 16 matchup and more. Would Jerry Stackhouse be a good coach for UNC? How likely is it that Wade will go to LSU? What four teams wil...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss UNC's head coaching search following the firing of Hubert Davis, Will Wade potentially leaving NC State for LSU and March Madness. The situation involving Hubert Davis and  North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball has shifted rapidly, as UNC officially fired Davis following five seasons as head coach. UNC has now launched a major national head coach search l...

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss the firing of Hubert Davis, upcoming NCAA Tournament  games and more. The upcoming NCAA Tournament games are shaping up to be some of the most exciting matchups of the season. With the early rounds underway, several top-seeded teams are facing off against underdogs hoping for a Cinderella run and the bracket is already full of potential upsets. Fans are eager...