Ep. 18: Upsets, Meltdowns & The State of College Hoops

Join the Straight Shooters this week as hosts Tyler Kaplan, Zach Reynolds, and Matthew Stern dive into a thrilling week of college basketball with conference play stirring up excitement. Tune in for discussions on unpredictable upsets, comedic coach meltdowns, and notable performances across various teams.

Matthew Stern is ready to unleash some criticism, especially towards Tennessee, whose performance is under scrutiny after their loss to Florida. The guys also dissect UCLA's woes and Mick Cronin's controversial comments following defeats.

The discussion pivots to teams that have impressed lately, including New Mexico's standout win over San Diego State and St. Mary's impressive streak in the West Coast Conference. Plus, the 3 deliver their sharp 'Idiot of the Week' segment.

The episode wraps with an engaging debate among the hosts on the essential qualities needed for a championship team, along with Stern's deep dive into freshman standouts making waves this season. Don't miss their preview of must-watch games in the coming week, as the drama of college basketball continues to unfold.