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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. 2d ago

    Miami Basketball Has One Goal: Win It All | That’s A W

    Miami Basketball newcomers DeSean Goode and Caleb Gaskins join Vince Wolfram on That’s A W to talk about the Hurricanes’ new-look roster, Jay Lucas’ culture and the championship expectations building in Coral Gables. Goode breaks down his transition to Miami, the intensity of Hurricanes practices and what makes this group click both on and off the court. Gaskins discusses bringing his winning mentality to Miami, adjusting to college basketball and why he believes his work ethic can help him make an immediate impact. The two also reveal what Miami practices are REALLY like, who talks the most trash, their early impressions of their teammates and the practice moment that left both of them stunned. With a talented roster coming together and expectations rising, Goode and Gaskins explain why Miami’s ultimate goal is clear: compete at the highest level and put themselves in position to chase a national championship. Subscribe for more exclusive college basketball interviews, player stories and behind-the-scenes conversations on That’s A W. Chapters: 00:00 The Move That Left Miami Speechless 00:40 Meet DeSean Goode & Caleb Gaskins 01:21 Why Goode Chose Miami 01:50 Playing for Jay Lucas 03:26 Goode’s Breakout College Journey 04:28 Battling Through Injuries 05:37 Gaskins Learning From Miami’s Veterans 06:28 Gaskins’ Championship Pedigree 07:22 The Game He’ll Never Forget 08:22 Staying Home in Florida 09:05 Bringing a Winning Mentality to Miami 09:48 Goode & Gaskins Break Down Each Other’s Games 11:09 Inside Miami’s Intense Practices 12:32 Who Talks the Most Trash? 13:26 Miami’s “Unc” of the Team 14:14 How This Roster Became So Close 17:05 Why Miami Felt Different 18:30 Leaving Egos at the Door 19:29 Gaskins Fighting for His Role 20:44 Miami’s Expectations for 2026-27 22:41 The Practice Move Nobody Saw Coming 24:00 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/ #MiamiHurricanes #MiamiBasketball #CollegeBasketball

  2. 5d ago

    Jai Lucas on Miami Basketball’s Next Leap: NIL, Recruiting & Year 2 | That’s A W

    Miami Hurricanes head coach Jai Lucas joins Vince Wolfram on That’s A W for an in-depth conversation about building Miami Basketball into a championship-level program, recruiting in the NIL and transfer portal era, and what comes next for the Hurricanes. Lucas breaks down his vision for Year 2 at Miami, why relationships and player development can still win in modern college basketball, and how this Hurricanes roster will be different. He also dives into the development of Shelton Henderson and Dante Allen, what Acaden Lewis can bring at point guard, the potential of Caleb Gaskins and Christopher Birden Jr., Somto Cyril’s impact around the rim, Miami’s approach to roster construction, and why the Hurricanes are keeping flexibility with their final scholarship spot. Plus, Lucas shares the story behind Miami’s mask, what he learned from coaches including Shaka Smart, John Calipari, Rick Barnes and Jon Scheyer, why Miami Football’s success can benefit the basketball program, and the moment he realized he could become a successful coach. Subscribe for more That’s A W interviews, college basketball conversations and stories from across the game. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to That’s A W 00:43 Year 2 at Miami Looks Very Different 01:22 Building a Team in the Transfer Portal Era 02:08 Growing Up in a Basketball Family 02:52 From Player to Coach at 24 04:30 Why Jai Lucas Fell in Love With Miami 06:33 Building a Championship-Level Program 08:42 Recruiting With Honesty and Development 11:08 Why Relationships Matter More Than Ever 12:43 What a Jai Lucas Practice Looks Like 13:36 Building Miami’s Chemistry for March 14:34 Miami’s Biggest Strengths in Year 2 15:23 Miami’s Biggest Offseason Win 16:01 Shelton Henderson & Dante Allen’s Next Step 17:30 Blocking Out the Hype at Miami 18:25 The Story Behind Miami’s Mask 20:00 What Acaden Lewis Can Become at Miami 21:25 Caleb Gaskins & Miami’s Freshmen 22:20 Somto Cyril Brings Elite Rim Protection 23:16 Why This Miami Team Will Look Different 24:22 Lessons From Calipari, Smart, Barnes & Scheyer 26:52 The Chaos of Modern College Basketball 28:13 Why Miami Is Keeping a Scholarship Open 30:03 Can Relationships Beat NIL Money? 31:22 Miami Basketball’s Football Advantage 33:20 Jai Lucas Reveals His Biggest Career W 35:53 The John Calipari Lines Lucas Still Uses 37:15 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/ #JaiLucas #MiamiBasketball #MiamiHurricanes

  3. Sep 10

    UCLA Basketball 2026 Preview: One Year Away From a Final Four Run? | That’s A W

    UCLA Basketball enters the 2026-27 season with one of the most intriguing rosters in college basketball — and Mick Cronin may be building something much bigger than just a one-year run. Vince Wolfram is joined by UCLA basketball reporter Aaron Heisen to break down the Bruins’ revamped roster, headlined by elite freshman Nikola Kusturica, Texas Tech transfer Jaylen Petty, Trent Perry, Azavier Robinson, Xavier Booker, Eric Dailey Jr., Filip Jović and more. How dangerous can Kusturica be immediately? Can Petty give UCLA the scoring punch it was missing? Is Trent Perry ready to become the Bruins’ lead guard? And can UCLA overcome questions about rim protection by doubling down on Mick Cronin’s trademark perimeter defense? Plus, Vince and Aaron discuss UCLA’s unusual roster construction, potential breakout players, the Bruins’ ceiling in the Big Ten and whether this season could set the stage for a legitimate Final Four run in 2027-28. Subscribe to That’s A W for more college basketball interviews, previews and conversations from around the country. Chapters: 0:00 Welcome to That’s A W 1:21 UCLA’s Biggest Offseason Win 1:45 Why Nikola Kusturica Could Be Special 3:29 The Biggest Change From Last Year 5:29 UCLA’s Secret Weapon: Roster Retention 7:25 Jaylen Petty Adds Serious Firepower 11:20 Is Trent Perry Ready to Lead UCLA? 13:06 Azavier Robinson Could Be the X-Factor 14:57 Breaking Down Mick Cronin’s Four-Out Offense 17:15 Xavier Booker’s NBA Upside 19:00 What UCLA Needs From Eric Dailey Jr. 21:29 UCLA’s Biggest Weakness: Rim Protection? 23:55 Why UCLA Built Such an Unusual Roster 25:30 UCLA’s Breakout Player to Watch 26:43 Can UCLA Become a Final Four Team? 28:19 Aaron Heisen on Covering UCLA Basketball 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/ #UCLA #UCLABasketball #CollegeBasketball

  4. Sep 7

    Mike Brey Opens Up: Notre Dame, Coach K, NIL & the 2015 Kentucky Heartbreak | That’s A W

    Notre Dame legend Mike Brey joins Vince Wolfram on That’s a W for a wide-ranging conversation about his unforgettable journey through college basketball — from working under Coach K at Duke to spending 23 seasons leading the Fighting Irish. Brey tells the stories behind his unlikely path into coaching, becoming Coach K’s famous “pizza and beer guy,” turning down Auburn, landing the Notre Dame job, coaching Irish stars like Pat Connaughton, Jerian Grant, Luke Harangody, Ben Hansbrough and Bonzie Colson, and building one of the most memorable eras in Notre Dame basketball history. He also takes us inside Notre Dame’s incredible 2015 run — winning the ACC Championship, dealing with the loss of his mother during the NCAA Tournament and coming agonizingly close to knocking off undefeated Kentucky. Plus, Brey gets candid about how NIL changed college recruiting, why he knew it was time for a new chapter after 23 years at Notre Dame, what today’s college coaches are dealing with and what he has learned since entering the NBA with the Atlanta Hawks. And, naturally, we finish by making the man himself rank some of the greatest Mike Brey mock-turtleneck looks of all time. Chapters: 00:00 Mike Brey Joins That’s a W 01:27 From DeMatha High School to Duke 03:44 Six Final Fours and Two National Titles 05:24 Learning Under Coach K 07:26 Coach K’s “Pizza & Beer Guy” 08:33 Knowing It Was Time to Become a Head Coach 09:37 Why Mike Brey Turned Down Auburn 10:45 Learning to Lead at Delaware 12:44 How the Notre Dame Job Happened 15:06 From the Beach to Notre Dame in One Week 17:53 Why Notre Dame Was the Perfect Fit 19:24 What Makes Notre Dame Different 21:08 Ben Hansbrough and Building Toughness 23:32 Luke Harangody vs. Jack Cooley 25:51 What Made Pat Connaughton Special 29:38 Winning the 2015 ACC Championship 31:32 Big East vs. ACC Basketball 33:16 The Emotional 2015 NCAA Tournament Run 35:53 Notre Dame vs. Kentucky 37:57 The Decision Brey Still Second-Guesses 39:31 Being a “Confidence Giver” 41:01 The Magic of Bonzie Colson 42:49 Brey’s Ultimate Extension on the Floor 44:17 NIL and Why College Basketball Changed 45:20 Why Brey Knew It Was Time 46:11 Today’s College Coaching Landscape 48:18 What the NBA Has Taught Mike Brey 50:55 The Biggest W of Brey’s Career 52:52 Ranking Mike Brey’s Mock Turtlenecks 57:32 Returning to Notre Dame 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/ #NotreDame #CollegeBasketball #MikeBrey

  5. Sep 3

    Rob Wright Leads a Dangerous New BYU Team | That’s A W

    How dangerous can BYU Basketball be in 2026-27? Vince Wolfram is joined by Karter Baughan of the Church Ball Podcast on The Field of 68 to break down Kevin Young’s new-look BYU Cougars — from Robert Wright III returning to lead the offense to the additions of Jaxon Kohler, Collin Chandler, Tyler Betsey, Bruce Branch III and more. Can Wright establish himself as one of the best point guards in college basketball? How does Kohler fit into Kevin Young’s system? Which newcomers could break out? And does this BYU roster have enough depth, shooting and chemistry to make a deep run in March? Vince and Karter break down the roster, BYU’s biggest strengths and concerns, potential breakout players, the new-look offense and just how high the ceiling could be for the Cougars in 2026-27. Chapters: 00:00 BYU’s Wild Offseason 02:39 Rob Wright Is Back 04:06 Why This Roster Fits Wright 05:04 BYU’s Returning Core & Continuity 07:20 Breaking Down the Transfer Class 07:37 Why Jaxon Kohler Is a Perfect Fit 09:48 What Collin Chandler Brings to BYU 11:55 Expectations for Bruce Branch III 14:32 BYU’s Biggest Roster Concern 17:02 Dean Rueckert: Breakout Candidate? 18:03 Khadim Mboup’s Important Role 18:34 Tyler Betsey’s Flamethrower Potential 20:34 BYU’s International Additions 23:09 What Will Be Different This Season? 25:04 Wright + Kohler Could Be Dangerous 25:22 BYU’s Breakout Players 26:31 How Far Can BYU Go in March? 29:13 Where to Follow Karter Baughan 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/ #BYUBasketball #CollegeBasketball #BYUCougars

  6. Aug 31

    30 Wins Was the Start: Ryan Odom on What’s Next for Virginia Basketball | That’s A W

    Virginia basketball head coach Ryan Odom joins Vince Wolfram for an exclusive episode of That’s A W to break down what’s next for the Cavaliers after a 30-win first season in Charlottesville. Odom discusses Virginia’s remarkable roster retention, Thijs De Ridder’s continued development, Chance Mallory taking over as “PG1,” Sam Lewis’ offseason growth and the newcomers joining a veteran UVA core. He also explains why the Cavaliers are embracing a challenging 2026-27 schedule as they prepare to chase championships in the ACC and NCAA Tournament. The conversation goes beyond this year’s roster. Odom reflects on his journey from growing up around Virginia basketball to becoming the Cavaliers’ head coach, his early years at Lenoir-Rhyne, the historic UMBC upset of Virginia, his relationship with Tony Bennett’s legacy and what signing a long-term extension at UVA means to him. Plus, Odom reveals what he considers the biggest “W” of his coaching career — and why the relationships built along the way mean more than any trophy. Chapters: 00:00 — Ryan Odom Joins That’s A W 01:08 — Why Virginia’s Core Chose to Run It Back 02:43 — Recruiting & Retention in the Portal Era 03:56 — What’s Next for Thijs De Ridder? 05:04 — Chance Mallory Is Virginia’s “PG1” 06:58 — Sam Lewis’ Offseason Transformation 08:08 — The Advantage of Bringing Everyone Back 09:17 — What Virginia Learned From a 30-Win Season 10:26 — Breaking Down UVA’s Newcomers 11:27 — What Makes Virginia Different in Recruiting? 13:43 — The Culture Ryan Odom Is Building 14:33 — Why Virginia Built Such a Tough Schedule 16:17 — The Goal: “Win the Whole Thing” 16:22 — Ryan Odom the Basketball Player 17:35 — Odom’s First Head Coaching Opportunity 20:16 — Finding His Identity as a Head Coach 21:44 — Ryan Odom Addresses UMBC vs. Virginia 23:08 — From UVA Ball Boy to Virginia Head Coach 25:08 — What His Extension Through 2032 Means 26:11 — The Biggest “W” of Ryan Odom’s Career 27:53 — The Books Shaping Virginia’s Team Culture 29:10 — Final Thoughts Subscribe for more exclusive college basketball conversations, player stories and behind-the-scenes access from That’s A W with Vince Wolfram. 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/ #VirginiaBasketball #CollegeBasketball #RyanOdom

  7. Aug 27

    College Basketball’s Eligibility Crisis Is Getting Worse | That’s A W

    Who can actually play college basketball in 2026-27?Vince Wolfram is joined by sports law professor Sam C. Ehrlich, creator of the College Sports Litigation Tracker, to break down the rapidly changing NCAA eligibility landscape and why the answer seems to change almost every day.From the NCAA's ongoing eligibility lawsuits and the Class of 2022 fight to new rules from the SEC, Big 12 and other conferences, Sam explains why conferences are beginning to take matters into their own hands — and whether those rules could survive their own legal challenges.Vince and Sam also dive into the latest court decisions affecting college basketball players, the uncertainty surrounding athletes like Seth Trimble, the growing battle over former professional players returning to college, Bryson Warren's fascinating Texas A&M case, and whether any real resolution can arrive before the 2026-27 college basketball season begins.Plus: why the NCAA keeps finding itself in antitrust litigation, how appeals can completely change a player's eligibility, whether “hometown judges” actually matter, and what Congress could ultimately do about the chaos.Chapters:00:00 Sam Ehrlich Joins the Show02:00 Why Conferences Are Taking Control05:28 Why the NCAA Keeps Getting Sued07:27 SEC vs. Big 12 vs. Big Ten Rules09:06 Tennessee Changes the Eligibility Picture10:43 Seth Trimble & Players Stuck in Limbo12:26 Could California Eligibility Flip Too?13:18 Do “Hometown Judges” Actually Matter?15:32 Will This Be Settled Before Basketball Season?19:08 Can Congress Actually Fix This?20:42 Why the Problem Keeps Getting Bigger21:51 The Wildest NCAA Eligibility Lawsuits22:42 Bryson Warren’s Fascinating Case23:39 Where to Follow Sam Ehrlich24:27 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 #NCAA #NCAABasketball

  8. Aug 24

    The NCAA’s 5-for-5 Chaos Just Got Even Crazier | That’s A W

    College basketball’s five-for-five eligibility situation has changed again. Vince Wolfram breaks down the latest NCAA eligibility developments after the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals stayed the Colorado ruling that had provided broader protection for certain fifth-year players. The result? Some players remain protected through individual state-court rulings, while others suddenly find their 2026-27 eligibility in question. We break down what it means for Kentucky, LSU, BYU, Oklahoma, Arizona, Texas Tech, Louisville, Florida and more, including the latest situations surrounding Mark Mitchell, Jackson Kohler, Donovan Dent, Seth Trimble, Donovan Atwell and other major names. Plus, Vince explains why Kentucky, LSU, Oklahoma and Arizona emerge as some of the biggest winners from the latest developments — and what could happen next as lawsuits, appeals and roster movement continue throughout college basketball. Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to That’s A W 00:27 – College Basketball Has Changed AGAIN 01:27 – What’s Coming on That’s A W 02:04 – The New 5-for-5 Situation Explained 02:49 – What the 10th Circuit Ruling Actually Did 04:07 – Who Is Still Eligible? 05:27 – Jackson Kohler to BYU 06:28 – Why BYU Fans Should Be Excited 07:31 – Breaking Down BYU’s New Roster 09:10 – Mark Mitchell Changes Kentucky 10:47 – Why Mark Mitchell Is Such a Big Addition 13:09 – Donovan Dent Heads to LSU 15:17 – Darrion Williams Returns to Texas Tech 16:38 – The Players Now in Eligibility Limbo 17:16 – Seth Trimble and Louisville’s Problem 18:12 – Florida’s Eligibility Questions 19:03 – Donovan Atwell’s Texas Tech Situation 20:32 – The Biggest Winners of the Ruling 20:55 – Oklahoma Gets Two Huge Pieces 22:23 – LSU’s Wild Roster Transformation 23:48 – Why Arizona Wins Too 24:35 – Kentucky & Mark Pope Win the Offseason 26:36 – What Happens Next? 27:23 – The R.J. Luis Situation Gets Complicated 29:39 – Where the 5-for-5 Fight Stands Now 29:57 – 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 #NCAA #KentuckyBasketball

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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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    The College Sports Company
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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