That's A W

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Hosted by Vince Wolfram, That’s a W is a weekly national college basketball show blending analytics-driven insight with feel-based analysis and a coast-to-coast perspective. The show highlights players and engages fans while covering the biggest games across the country, featuring performance-based Honor Rolls, conversations with basketball’s biggest voices, and audience call-ins to create a shared hoops experience. It’s a space for college basketball fans to get informed takes, appreciate the sport, and celebrate what makes college basketball special.

  1. 1h ago

    From LeBron’s Cavs to Iona: Dan Geriot’s Blueprint for a Breakout Year 2 | That’s A W

    Iona head coach Dan Geriot joins Vince Wolfram on That’s A W for an inside look at the Gaels entering the 2026–27 college basketball season.Geriot breaks down why Year 2 feels different at Iona, how roster retention has allowed the Gaels to establish a clearer identity, and how his NBA background continues to shape Iona’s approach to player development, recruiting and team building. He also shares the incredible story of Toby Harris’ rise from Division III basketball to NBA Summer League, explains the program's philosophy of “radical transparency,” and details what he learned from being around LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.From Iona’s up-tempo style of play to Geriot’s “Man in the Arena” mentality, this conversation goes inside the vision behind one of college basketball’s most intriguing mid-major programs.Chapters:00:00 Welcome to That’s A W01:00 Why Year 2 Feels Different at Iona02:00 Navigating the Transfer Portal03:00 What Geriot Learned in Year 104:00 Building Chemistry From Scratch05:00 Learning Through Tough Losses06:00 How Iona’s Returning Players Have Grown07:00 Iona’s Player Development Pitch08:00 What Separates Iona’s Development System09:00 Radical Transparency With Players10:00 Building Iona’s Style of Play12:07 Why Iona’s Identity Is Clearer Now15:26 Toby Harris’ Incredible D-III to NBA Journey17:02 How Geriot First Discovered Toby Harris20:07 When Geriot Realized Harris Could Go Pro23:12 What Geriot Learned From LeBron James26:49 Embracing Pressure at Iona28:21 Why Iona Is a “Hooper’s Paradise”30:40 Radical Transparency in the Portal Era33:33 Geriot’s Unique Coaching Style36:08 Dan Geriot’s Biggest W38:40 Remembering Game 7 of the NBA Finals38:54 Closing ThoughtsFOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/#CollegeBasketball #IonaBasketball #ThatsAW

  2. 3d ago

    KT Harrell Explains How Michigan Plans to Defend Its National Title | That’s A W

    Michigan basketball assistant coach KT Harrell joins Vince Wolfram on That's a W to go inside the defending national champions and the start of a new era in Ann Arbor. Harrell discusses his promotion to assistant coach, the stunning departure of Dusty May for the Dallas Mavericks, Mike Boynton Jr.'s transition to head coach and why Michigan was able to keep nearly its entire roster together following the coaching change. Then it's time to break down the Wolverines. Harrell explains why he believes Elliot Cadeau is the best point guard in the country, Trey McKenney's growth as a leader, what has impressed him about five-star freshman Brandon McCoy Jr., Moustapha Thiam's incredible defensive versatility, JP Estrella's relentless motor and the Michigan players fans may not be talking about enough. KT also shares what he's learned from coaches including Tony Bennett, Bruce Pearl, Todd Golden, Dusty May and Mike Boynton Jr., looks back on Michigan's 2026 national championship run and finishes by answering the ultimate question: could Prime KT Harrell beat some of the best players he's coached one-on-one? Chapters: 00:00 – KT Harrell Joins That's a W 00:54 – Harrell's Promotion at Michigan 04:28 – The Day Dusty May Left for Dallas 06:40 – Why Michigan's Players Stayed 09:07 – What Harrell Learned From Dusty May 11:44 – Dusty May's Wild Final Four Play Call 13:51 – Mike Boynton Jr. Takes Over Michigan 15:44 – Michigan's Overseas Trip & Team Chemistry 16:58 – Who Leads Michigan's New-Look Roster? 20:20 – Trey McKenney's New Role 21:41 – “Best Point Guard in the Country” – Elliot Cadeau 23:31 – Moustapha Thiam & JP Estrella 25:53 – Why Brandon McCoy Jr. Is Different 27:52 – Michigan's Under-the-Radar Players 28:27 – Lessons From Bennett, Pearl, May & More 32:29 – KT Harrell's Biggest Career W 33:59 – Could Prime KT Beat His Players 1-on-1? 37:20 – Closing Thoughts FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/ #MichiganBasketball #CollegeBasketball #GoBlue

  3. Aug 13

    The Biggest Reason Illinois Can Make Another March Run | That’s A W

    Illinois basketball is coming off a Final Four run with more than 60% of its scoring returning — so what can Brad Underwood and the Fighting Illini do for an encore in 2026-27? Vince Wolfram is joined by Armchair Illini’s Alex Kyi to break down one of the most intriguing rosters in college basketball, including David Mirkovic’s development and injury, Stefan Vaaks’ arrival from Providence, Andrej Stojakovic’s next step, the Ivisic twins, Jake Davis’ importance and the massive expectations surrounding five-star freshman Quentin Coleman. Alex also reveals why Lincoln Williams could become an unexpected difference-maker, the biggest weakness Illinois still needs to solve, which Illini player could exceed expectations and who he believes Illinois will ultimately go as far as this season. Chapters: 00:00 Illinois Basketball 2026-27 Preview 01:30 Illinois’ Biggest Offseason Win 03:29 David Mirkovic’s Injury & Next Step 06:33 Breaking Down Illinois’ Massive Frontcourt 09:04 Tomislav & Zvonimir Ivisic 12:33 Andrej Stojakovic Returns 16:10 Why Jake Davis Matters So Much 18:33 What Stefan Vaaks Brings to Illinois 21:17 Quentin Coleman & Illinois’ Freshmen 22:53 Lincoln Williams Is Turning Heads 24:28 Can Coleman Be One of the Nation’s Best Freshmen? 27:43 Brad Underwood’s Recruiting Blueprint 29:40 Illinois’ Biggest Remaining Weakness 31:29 Illinois’ Breakout Player Prediction 32:59 Rapid-Fire Illini Predictions 33:07 Who Leads Illinois in Scoring? 33:29 Biggest Breakout Candidate 34:05 Highest NBA Ceiling 34:49 Alex Kyi Plants His Flag 34:52 How Far Can Illinois Go? 35:04 Where to Follow Alex Kyi 35:39 Closing Thoughts FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/ #IllinoisBasketball #Illini #CollegeBasketball

  4. Aug 10

    Texas A&M Could Be a Nightmare in the SEC | That’s A W

    Texas A&M basketball enters the 2026-27 season with a completely reloaded roster — and Year 2 of Bucky McMillan’s system could look very different in College Station. Vince Wolfram is joined by Texas A&M basketball insider Luke Evangelist to break down what the Aggies showed during their summer trip to the Bahamas, how this roster fits “Bucky Ball,” and what to expect from one of the SEC’s most intriguing teams. From star scorer PJ Haggerty and a loaded backcourt featuring Jalen Reece, Tyshawn Archie, Neiko Mundey and Lukas Walls, to the upside of Mackenzie Mgbako, Jalen Shelley, Jamie Vinson, Cade Phillips and Josh Irving, we go position by position through the Aggies’ roster. Plus: Who could be Texas A&M’s breakout player? Who has the highest NBA ceiling? Who is the best defender? And which player has to be at his best for the Aggies to make a deep run in March? The rapid-fire segment produces some especially interesting answers: Haggerty is identified as essential to a deep March run, Josh Irving as having the roster's highest NBA ceiling, and Shelley as the player Luke is “planting his flag” on. Chapters: 00:00 – Texas A&M Basketball Is Reloaded 02:47 – Biggest Takeaway From the Bahamas 05:41 – Is This the Real Bucky Ball? 09:40 – Breaking Down A&M’s Loaded Backcourt 11:49 – Can PJ Haggerty Become a Winning Star? 14:43 – Neiko Mundey Could Be a Problem 18:18 – Mackenzie Mgbako & Jalen Shelley 21:55 – The SEC’s Biggest Sleeper? 26:18 – Can A&M Win Without a 7-Footer? 32:07 – A&M’s Biggest Concern Before November 36:37 – Texas A&M Rapid Fire 39:00 – Who Must Deliver for a March Run? 39:24 – Planting the Flag on Jalen Shelley FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/ #TexasAM #AggieBasketball #SECBasketball

  5. Aug 6

    Tennessee Just Became College Basketball’s Wild Card | That’s A W

    Rick Barnes and Tennessee basketball are entering the 2026-27 season with a roster unlike anything the Vols have assembled in recent years. Vince Wolfram is joined by Rocky Top Insider’s Ryan Schumpert to break down Tennessee’s offense-first transfer-portal makeover, the addition of Jalen Washington and the biggest questions surrounding a completely rebuilt roster. Can Terrence Hill Jr. replace Ja’Kobi Gillespie as Tennessee’s lead guard? Is Juke Harris ready to become the offensive centerpiece? How will Jalen Haralson, Tyler Lundblade and Dai Dai Ames fit together? And can Rick Barnes develop enough defense and rebounding to make this talented group a legitimate national contender? The conversation also covers DeWayne Brown II’s development, Tennessee’s revamped frontcourt, the freshmen making an early impression and the players most likely to break out during the 2026-27 season. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:59 Eligibility Chaos Across College Sports 01:51 Tennessee’s Biggest Offseason Win 03:37 Rick Barnes Goes All-In on Offense 05:19 Replacing Ja’Kobi Gillespie 06:05 Terrence Hill Jr. Takes Control 08:08 Is Juke Harris the Offensive Centerpiece? 10:16 Tyler Lundblade’s Injury and Shooting 13:07 Lundblade’s Incredible Journey to Tennessee 14:07 Jalen Haralson’s Role and Potential 16:16 Troy Henderson and Dai Dai Ames 18:06 Jalen Washington’s Eligibility and Fit 21:05 Breaking Down Tennessee’s New Frontcourt 24:30 Can Tennessee Overcome Its Lack of Size? 26:05 Freshmen Who Could Surprise 29:12 Tennessee’s Biggest Area for Improvement 30:12 Breakout Players to Watch 31:10 Rapid-Fire Tennessee Predictions 33:32 Outro Subscribe for more college basketball interviews, roster breakdowns and season previews from That’s A W. FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/ #TennesseeBasketball #Vols #CollegeBasketball

  6. Aug 3

    NCAA’s New Rule Just Threw College Basketball Into Chaos | That’s A W

    The NCAA’s new age-based eligibility model—and a federal judge’s class-wide preliminary injunction involving athletes from the high school Class of 2022—has created one of the most complicated roster situations college basketball has ever seen. Vince Wolfram breaks down the old five-years-to-play-four system, the new five-year eligibility clock, why the Class of 2022 became the “bridge class,” and what the Colorado ruling actually means. The most important distinction: players may have another season of eligibility, but that does not automatically guarantee them a roster spot, freedom from transfer rules, or additional revenue-sharing room. How will 15-player roster limits, NIL budgets, the transfer portal, veteran production, freshman recruiting, mid-major development and professional basketball opportunities collide during the 2026–27 season? This episode of That’s A W explains the legal timeline, the NCAA’s argument, the athletes’ fairness argument and the potential fallout for players, coaches and college basketball rosters across the country. Chapters: 00:00 NCAA Eligibility Ruling Explained 00:50 Welcome to That’s A W 02:16 The Old Five-Years-to-Play-Four Model 03:41 How COVID Created the Super Senior 05:23 NCAA Moves to an Age-Based System 07:08 What the New Eligibility Rule Says 07:46 How the Five-Year Clock Works 08:35 Redshirts and Waivers Disappear 10:22 Why the Class of 2022 Was Excluded 11:30 The “Bridge Class” Fairness Fight 13:39 Why the NCAA Fought the Lawsuit 15:26 House Settlement, Roster Limits and Money 17:39 Judge Grants a Class-Wide Fifth Year 19:38 Eligibility Does Not Guarantee a Roster Spot 21:21 What the Ruling Means for Players 23:40 Coaches Face a Roster Nightmare 24:51 Proven Veterans vs. Incoming Freshmen 26:04 How High School Recruiting Gets Squeezed 28:06 Transfer Portal and Pro-Style Rosters 29:02 How Mid-Majors Could Be Affected 29:50 College vs. NBA, G League and Overseas 30:41 Why 2026–27 Will Be the Messy Season 32:19 Athletes vs. NCAA: The Legal Arguments 33:30 The 15-Player Roster Problem 35:31 NIL Costs and Impossible Decisions 37:40 What Happens Next? 39:09 The Entire NCAA Ruling in One Minute 40:15 Final Thoughts and Outro FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/ #CollegeBasketball #NCAA #NCAABasketball

  7. Jul 30

    Louisville Sends a Warning From the Bahamas, Arkansas Is Next | That's A W

    College basketball is back—at least enough for us to start learning something. Vince Wolfram breaks down Louisville’s 101–52 exhibition victory and the impressive first appearances from De’Shayne Montgomery, Flory Bidunga, London Johnson and the Cardinals’ completely rebuilt rotation. Then, it’s time to preview the biggest questions surrounding Arkansas, Texas A&M, Cincinnati, South Carolina and Valpo as they prepare for the Baha Mar Hoops Summer League. Can John Calipari turn Arkansas’ enormous and incredibly young roster into a connected team? How quickly can PJ Haggerty lead a Texas A&M squad featuring 10 newcomers? What will the beginning of the Jerrod Calhoun era look like at Cincinnati? Can South Carolina return to its winning form? And will Valpo’s experienced returning core give the Beacons an early advantage? The final scores will not define anyone’s season—but the rotations, chemistry, confidence and emerging identities could tell us much more than expected. Which team are you most excited to watch this summer? Sound off in the comments. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to That’s a W 0:35 Behind the scenes with SMU Basketball 1:30 College basketball is back—sort of 3:06 What summer exhibitions actually reveal 4:00 Louisville’s 101–52 opening statement 4:48 De’Shayne Montgomery steals the show 6:04 Louisville’s early lineup combinations 6:54 Flory Bidunga’s unstoppable motor 8:15 London Johnson takes control 9:49 Arkansas and John Calipari’s massive roster 10:18 Six players standing 6-foot-11 or taller 12:18 Arkansas players ready to emerge 14:04 Is Arkansas talented—or a true team? 15:27 Texas A&M, PJ Haggerty and 10 newcomers 18:16 The Jerrod Calhoun era begins at Cincinnati 21:36 Can South Carolina bounce back? 25:36 Valpo’s returning core gets an early test 29:21 Why summer basketball actually matters 30:21 Which team should fans watch? FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/ #CollegeBasketball #LouisvilleBasketball #ArkansasBasketball

  8. Jul 27

    College Basketball’s Biggest Coaching Hires & Lebron to Philly | That’s A W

    LeBron James is headed to the Philadelphia 76ers — and Vince Wolfram opens this episode of That’s A W with his reaction before diving into 10 of the biggest college basketball coaching hires to watch heading into the 2026-27 season. From Mike Boynton Jr. taking over the defending national champion Michigan Wolverines and Michael Malone making the jump from the NBA to North Carolina, to Will Wade returning to LSU and Gerry McNamara coming home to Syracuse, college basketball’s coaching carousel created some fascinating new eras across the country. Vince breaks down why each hire could work, the biggest challenge facing each new coach and why fans should be excited — or cautious — about what comes next. Vince also breaks down Justin Gainey at NC State, Will Wade at LSU, Gerry McNamara at Syracuse, Bryan Hodgson at Providence, Alan Huss at Creighton, Jerrod Calhoun at Cincinnati, Ronald Nored at Butler, and Luke Murray at Boston College. Which coaching hire do you think will have the biggest impact in 2026-27? Drop your pick in the comments. Chapters: 00:00 10 Coaching Hires That Could Change College Basketball 01:10 LeBron James Is Heading to the 76ers 02:27 Why These 10 Coaching Moves Matter 02:51 Michigan Bets on Mike Boynton Jr. 06:48 Michael Malone Takes Over North Carolina 09:40 Can Justin Gainey Rebuild Trust at NC State? 14:06 Will Wade Returns to LSU 16:49 Gerry McNamara Comes Home to Syracuse 20:28 Bryan Hodgson Takes on Providence 23:29 Alan Huss Replaces a Legend at Creighton 26:07 Jerrod Calhoun Comes Home to Cincinnati 29:19 Ronald Nored Returns to Butler 32:11 Luke Murray Takes on Boston College 35:07 Which Coaching Hire Will Work Best? 37:05 LeBron, Philly & Final Thoughts FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE: ► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo ► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco ► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/ ► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q ► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1 ► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/ #CollegeBasketball #LeBronJames #Basketball

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Hosted by Vince Wolfram, That’s a W is a weekly national college basketball show blending analytics-driven insight with feel-based analysis and a coast-to-coast perspective. The show highlights players and engages fans while covering the biggest games across the country, featuring performance-based Honor Rolls, conversations with basketball’s biggest voices, and audience call-ins to create a shared hoops experience. It’s a space for college basketball fans to get informed takes, appreciate the sport, and celebrate what makes college basketball special.

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  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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