Kentucky Wildcats

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss a litany of topics in the world of college basketball. Starting with Steve’s list, the Big Man gives the updated version, with a couple new teams and one notable exit. More than just the National Championship contenders, the guys discuss Kentucky’s likelihood to make the Sweet 16, who is the second best team in the SEC, if BYU can be dangerous in the tournament, Purdue’s home struggles, what seed Gonzaga deserves and more. Plus, thoughts on the NFL Combine and recent NBA happenings. Who’s the best pick to win The Finals? Finally, lost shoes, ejected socks, surprise flurries, Steve’s bad beat and would SVP send his kids to Duke? | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:20) The new list is HERE (7:20) The subtractions (8:40) Why Duke and MSU were added (15:25) Teams that lack Quad 1 wins (18:10) Who are the best teams in the nation? (25:50) On the beef between Cal and Golden (34:50) Purdue concerns (42:50) St. Mary’s-Gonzaga reaction (47:30) WVU-BYU reaction (48:35) What should be Gonzaga’s seed? (52:30) Back to the list (53:30) Yay or Nay on UK to the Sweet 16? (57:30) Final CBB thoughts (1:05:15) NFL Combine recap (1:17:00) The REAL contenders in the NBA (1:27:00) Would SVP send his kids to Duke? (1:31:00) The reception of men’s and women’s USA Hockey teams was incredible (1:32:35) It’s snowing outside?!? (1:34:17) Afternoon musings (1:48:20) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New names, familiar college comparisons and the latest recruiting buzz for Tyran Stokes, more 2026 five-stars.

The Buckeyes upset Purdue for a much-needed Quadrant 1-A win -- and a bump up to "should be in" territory.

The Wildcats race to a 46-31 halftime lead and then hold off the Commodores at Rupp Arena 91-77, as Otega Oweh and Collin Chandler score 23 points each.

Chandler discusses how the Wildcats feed off each other's energy and played together to defeats No. 25 Vanderbilt, as he shoots 6-for-8 from behind the arc.

— Collin Chandler scored a career-high 23 points to lead Kentucky to a 91-77 win over No. 25 Vanderbilt on Saturday.

The Gators ride an eight-game win streak back toward the top as they prepare to defend their title.

From injury comebacks to bigger roles than forecasted, these players are outperforming preseason expectations.

Denzel Aberdeen scores a game-high 19 points with four 3-pointers as the Wildcats get back in the win column with a 73-62 victory.