Michigan basketball is rolling, and the Wolverines are suddenly right in the middle of the national title conversation. Larry Smith is joined by Tony Garcia of the Detroit Free Press to break down why Dusty May’s Wolverines are thriving in Year Two — from elite roster construction and depth to a culture built on sacrifice and connectivity. The conversation also touches on Michigan football’s reset, the hiring of a veteran head coach, and why the program believes stability is finally back.

The spotlight then shifts to one of college basketball’s biggest surprises. Matt Rocchio of STL Sports Central joins the show to dive into the rise of the Saint Louis Billikens, led by Robbie Avila and one of the nation’s most efficient defenses. Why is SLU built for March? Can the Atlantic 10 earn multiple bids? And how does elite team defense translate when the lights are brightest?

Plus, a full rundown of the day’s biggest sports headlines:

• Lindsey Vonn’s remarkable decision to compete in the Olympics despite a torn ACL

• Kansas’ comeback win and the growing impact of freshman stars across college basketball

• Trade chatter surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Harden

• NFL coaching hires and questions surrounding the Rooney Rule

• A look at the shifting balance between NIL, recruiting, and player development

The episode wraps with a Moment of Awe, celebrating the founding of Spalding Sporting Goods, a company that helped shape nearly every major American sport.