The Coaches discussed Maryland basketball's current challenges and compared them to Gary's own difficult season experience from 1992. They explored the historical impact of the three-point shot in college basketball and shared memories of past games and coaching experiences at various institutions. The conversation concluded with discussions about NFL playoffs, college sports realignment, and a tribute to former basketball coach Bill Courtney.

The Coaches have some fun exploring how court naming honors have become commercialized, with examples like Virginia honoring Tony Bennett and Detroit attempting to name a court after Dick Vitale despite his limited tenure there. The group also discussed the changing nature of college basketball recruitment, noting how elite talent has increasingly concentrated at Power Five schools, making it difficult for mid-major programs to retain top players beyond their freshman or sophomore years. The episode finishes up with reflections on how the commercialization of college sports has transformed traditional recruiting and tournament participation patterns.

The five coaches discussed college basketball scheduling challenges and the evolution of both college and NBA player development strategies, noting how colleges now prefer experienced players while the NBA drafts younger talent. They analyzed Maryland's recent basketball performance and debated the effectiveness of conference expansion on competitive play and tournament selection. The conversation also covered the NBA Cup tournament's impact on player motivation during the regular season and reflected on how traditional holiday basketball tournaments have declined due to television-driven scheduling changes.

All five coaches begin the show with some thoughts about college football's bowl picture and the high profile Notre Dame mess. Tap suggests that two-way G League contracts could help development but the Wizards are reluctant to use them.The group discussed the high-paced playing styles of Cornell and William & Mary, who are implementing a "Turbo Princeton" offense characterized by fast breaks and backdoor cuts. Gary shared his experience playing for Bud Milliken, who emphasized disciplined defense over offense, while Jimmy noted that both teams maintain high scores and fast-paced games, with GW and Towson both winning recent matches. The conversation concludes with Chris and Gordo mentioning that these teams continue to perform well even without their star players.

The business side of men's college basketball gets a close look by the coaches. The group discussed coaching transitions and compensation in college sports, with Gary reflecting on his own career moves between American, BC, Ohio State, and Maryland, noting how financial incentives and the desire for new challenges drive coaching changes. Chris and Jimmy discussed the recent departure of Kevin Willard from Maryland and its similarities to Lane Kiffin's football move to LSU, suggesting that such moves are often planned well in advance. The conversation concluded with a brief discussion about the timing of college basketball and football seasons, with Chris suggesting that the overlap between football playoffs in December and basketball season benefits college hoops by redirecting attention to basketball programs.

NIL is changing the very core of college athletics with schools operating 20 million dollar budgets and the Coaches ponder what's ahead. University of Maryland basketball is showing signs of improvement and Gary and Chris acknowledge the coaching done by Buzz Williams. Jimmy joins a bit late but brings some laughs to the party joking about his down computer. Gordon has a good handle on the absurdity of LeBron's career. Running on makes, getting the most out of players, the special qualities of Tom Izzo, Roy Williams and Dean Smith, jockeying in the portal….. as usual, we cover it all.

Local college basketball icon Joe Smith gets some love from the coaches, but not before an in-depth conversation about scheduling in the NCAA. Tap helps the group breakdown the young talent proliferating men's college basketball and shares which players are already getting NBA attention. Shout outs to the old-school, inside game once mastered by Maryland's Lonnie Baxter and MD coach Buzz Williams' throw-back practices.

The DC Coaches are back for a 9th year informing and entertaining area hoop fans with an unparalleled perspective on college and pro basketball. This week the Coaches praise MD Coach Buzz Williams for his aggressive style of practicing, find some common ground on NCAA rule changes and collegiate gambling and discuss the overall value of Maryland/ Georgetown rivalry games set for the next four years.