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. 2d ago

    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

  2. 6d ago

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Jul 23

    Mark Byington May Have Built His Best Vanderbilt Team | That’s A W

    Could Vanderbilt basketball be a Final Four contender in 2026-27?Vince Wolfram is joined by Joey Dwyer of Vandy on SI to break down a Vanderbilt roster that enters the new season with enormous expectations after the return of All-American guard Tyler Tanner.The guys discuss Tanner's development and NBA potential, Ace Glass and T.O. Barrett joining the backcourt, Sebastian Williams-Adams, Bangot Dak and Vanderbilt's dramatically improved size in the frontcourt, the freshman class, Mark Byington's upgraded coaching staff and the players who could emerge as breakout stars.Vanderbilt may have more size, depth, ball handling and talent than any Commodores team of the Mark Byington era — but there is one major question that could determine how far this group goes in March: does Vanderbilt have enough shooting?Could the Commodores contend near the top of the SEC and make a deep NCAA Tournament run?Chapters:00:00 Vanderbilt Basketball 2026-27 Preview01:30 Tyler Tanner's Return Changes Everything02:26 What Tanner Needs to Improve04:54 Vanderbilt Rebuilds Around Tanner05:28 Transfer Portal Additions07:22 How Good Is Vanderbilt's Backcourt?09:40 Gabe Nesmith Reclassifies12:23 Why Reclassification Is Growing14:29 Vanderbilt's Freshman Class16:30 A Completely Different Frontcourt19:23 Can Vanderbilt Compete With the SEC's Best?21:03 Vanderbilt's Biggest Concern23:58 Mark Byington Upgrades His Coaching Staff26:24 Vanderbilt's Potential Breakout Player27:54 Expectations for the CommodoresFOLLOW 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/#Vanderbilt #CollegeBasketball #SECBasketball

  7. Jul 20

    2026 NBA Summer League Awards: MVP, Stock Risers & Future Stars | That’s A W

    The 2026 NBA Summer League is officially in the books, and several rookies, overlooked prospects and young NBA players left Las Vegas with their stock soaring.Vince Wolfram hands out the That’s a W Summer League superlatives, ranking the biggest breakout performers, best bucket getters, ultimate two-way players, future rotation pieces and prospects who already looked too good for Summer League.Who was the biggest stock riser? Which overlooked players earned a legitimate NBA opportunity? Who could become one of the league’s next stars? And did Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg do enough to earn Summer League MVP?Players discussed include Yaxel Lendeborg, AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, Caleb Wilson, Cameron Carr, Brayden Burries, Khaman Maluach, Malik Thomas, Labaron Philon, Johni Broome and more.Chapters:00:00 2026 NBA Summer League Awards00:58 Value of Summer League and Growing Popularity01:38 Biggest Breakout Stars04:40 Biggest Stock Risers09:06 Remember this Name11:51 Best Bucket Getters15:53 Ultimate Two-Way Players19:49 Sophomore Standouts22:29 Too Good for Summer League24:33 Future NBA Rotation Players27:52 Rookies We’re Buying Stock In31:05 Highest-Ceiling Future NBA Stars34:07 2026 Summer League MVP36:14 Final Summer League TakeawaysFOLLOW 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/#NBASummerLeague #NBA #NBADraft

  8. Jul 16

    Arizona Insider Reveals Why the Wildcats Are Built for Another Final Four | That’s A W

    Can Arizona make another run to the Final Four?Kevin Thomas of the AZ Wildcats Podcast and @PHNX_Sports joins Vince Wolfram to break down everything Arizona basketball heading into the 2026-27 season.The conversation covers Tommy Lloyd's future, the upside of Caleb Holt, the development of Bryce James, the importance of returning players like Motiejus Krivas and Ivan Kharchenkov, the biggest remaining question on Arizona’s roster, their NBA talent, transfer additions, Big 12 expectations, and whether the Wildcats are built to make another deep NCAA Tournament run to the Final Four.Give us your Arizona predictions in the comments. Chapters:00:00 Welcome to That’s A W01:02 Arizona Wildcats Taking Over NBA Summer League02:12 Why Brayden Burries Was Overlooked03:01 The “Safe Car vs. Lamborghini” Draft Comparison04:06 Why Burries Belonged With the Elite Guards05:10 Carter Bryant’s Perfect Fit With Phoenix08:20 Did Carter Bryant’s Draft Stock Fall on Purpose?10:03 Jaden Bradley’s Path to an NBA Role12:02 Arizona’s Biggest Offseason Win13:43 Why Caleb Holt Could Become a Superstar16:07 Cameron Holmes and Arizona’s Next Backcourt17:56 Motiejus Krivas’ Breakout Potential21:08 Ivan Kharchenkov: Arizona’s Most Important Returner23:03 The One Piece Arizona Is Still Missing32:22 Arizona’s Biggest Breakout Candidate33:23 Buy or Sell: Caleb Holt, Krivas and the Wildcats36:55 Can Arizona Win the Big 12?39:20 Final 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/#ArizonaBasketball #ArizonaWildcats #CollegeBasketball

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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
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