BASCHAMANIA
By Justin Basch
BASCHAMANIAMay 13, 2020
Aaron Brooks on Beating David Taylor, Becoming Olympian, Addressing Rumors | 234
Great having 4x NCAA Champion, Hodge Trophy Winner, and 2024 Olympian Aaron Brooks back on the show today! We talked:
- Wrapping up College Career
- His Hodge Trophy
- Being Part of the PSU Sports Dynasty
- Most Memorable Matches
- Wrestling in U23's, Decision Why
- Olympic Trials Perspective
- Connor Mirasola Taking Him Down
- Match with Zahid; The Singlet Pull
- Late Night Olympic Trials Weight Cut
- Sweeping David Taylor 2 in a row
- The Adderall Rumors
- Take on David Taylor to Oklahoma State
- What's Next for AB
- 86kg or 92kg After 2024 Olympics
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Wyatt Hendrickson on His 5th Year & 2024 Olympian Kennedy Blades! | 233
Two fun conversations in one episode today!
First up, I chatted with Air Force's Wyatt Hendrickson, a 2x All-American who is in the transfer portal, looking for a home for his final year of eligibility. We talked about how someone in the military service can transfer, what schools he's looking at, how NIL plays a role, the Olympic Trials, and more.
Then, 2024 Olympian Kennedy Blades joins the podcast once again as we talk about her Olympic Trials run, dethroning Adeline Gray, the role her faith has played in this past year, being coached by Izzy & Mark Perry, the depth of the 76kg Women's Freestyle field and more.
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David Taylor Is The New Oklahoma State Head Coach: A Live Reaction Show | 232
David Taylor was just announced as the new Oklahoma State Head Coach and Willie and JB talked about it as the news officially broke live a bit into the show.
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2024 Olympic Trials Men's Freestyle Recap | 231
Great time today recapping the 2024 Olympic Trials as we dive into Men's Freestyle & a bit of the Women's Freestyle action.
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Full 2024 Olympic Trials Men's Freestyle Preview & Picks! | 230
Another fun episode of "Basch & The Brain" as Willie & JB spend 2 hours going through the Men's Freestyle brackets for the 2024 Olympic Trials this weekend! Catch all the action on Friday & Saturday on Peacock & USA Network.
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David Carr on His Second National Championship & What's Next | 229
Now a 2x NCAA Champ, Iowa State's David Carr joins me once again on Baschamania to talk all about his latest championship and more. We talk:
- NCAA Matches
- Rivalry with Keegan O'Toole
- Finals with Mesenbrink
- Winning With Fans
- Best Father/Son NCAA Duo?
- Winning Big 12 Championships
- What Faith Has Done For Him
- Perspective for Olympic Trials
- Post Graduation Plans
- MMA in His Future?
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2024 NCAA Championships Recap Coffee Talk with Cenzo | 228
Back on the podcast for episode 228 today, is our guy Vincenzo Joseph, 2x NCAA CHAMP, 3x NCAA Finalist (4th year stolen as the 1 seed), as we go weight-by-weight recapping an incredible 2024 NCAA Championships Tournament.
We also talk about Cenzo’s return to the mat in just two weeks at the Olympic Trials Last Chance Qualifier!
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2024 NCAA Championships Preview & Picks with Basch & The Brain | 227
It's time! We have brackets for the 2024 NCAA Championships and today, Willie and I, the host Justin Basch, go weight-by-weight as we preview the 2024 NCAA Championships and make our picks at every weight!
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Basch & The Brain Discuss At-Large Bids & Broken System | 226
The At-Large Bids/Wildcards came out today for NCAA's and, as per usual in the wrestling community, drama ensued.
Today, Basch & The Brain -Willie of Matscouts - discuss what's going on, the process and talk about the change needed.
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2024 Big Ten Championships Preview & Picks + Some Pan Am Talk | 225
Conference Championship Week is here!
Today as Pre-Seeds came out for Big 10's, Willie and JB hop on to do a full preview show of the Big Ten Championships. Also talked about Pan Am Championships and American wrestlers competing for ther countries.
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Roman Bravo-Young on Becoming an Olympian! | 224
This weekend, 2x NCAA Champ & friend of the show, Roman Bravo-Young, officially became an Olympian! He will be competing in Paris at the 2024 Olympics at 57kg. We spoke on:
- Becoming an Olympian
- Wrestling for Mexico
- Cutting down to 57kg/125lbs
- PSU Room/Gilman
- Launching WRSLE
- Audrey Jimenez/Sunny Side
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Previewing #2 Oklahoma State vs #3 Iowa & The Rest of the Weekend Preview! | 223
The Final Weekend of Regular Season Wrestling is Here, and There Is No Shortage of Storylines & Hype!
- Willie Won an Award, We Didn't
- NCAA Still Playing Credentials Game
- Senior Level Schedule & Updates
- Virginia Tech at NC State
- Lehigh vs Arizona State
- Missouri vs Iowa State
- #3 Iowa at #2 Oklahoma State
- Weekend Preview
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Recapping Penn State vs Nebraska & a Weekend Rundown | 222
Another fun show with 'Basch & The Brain' as we recap the weekend and talk:
- Penn State vs Nebraska Full Recap
- Audrey Jimenez Makes History in Arizona
- Some Iowa/Wisconsin Notes
- Is Vito Banged Up?
- Cornell/NC State Notes
- Adam Hall named Utah Valley Head Coach
- Other Weekend Notes & Tidbits
- NCAA Makes Another Stupid Decision
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PSU/Nebraska, Senior Level News, Weekend Preview With The Brain | 221
Another fun show with 'Basch & The Brain' as we talk:
- Willie on FRL
- Non Olympic Weight World Championships Announced
- World Team Trials & Olympic Trials Talk
- Pan Am Championships Coming Up
- ReviewGate
- Cornell/NC State
- Penn State/Nebraska
- Weekend Lookahead
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Penn State vs Iowa Preview, Transfer Portal Probables & More | 220
Back at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling including:
- Crystal Ball Rankings Updates
- Transfer Portal Probables
- Penn State/Iowa Preview
- Nebraska/Michigan Preview
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Previewing Michigan/Iowa and Penn State/Ohio State, Pan Am Talk | 219
Back at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling and senior-level wrestling for the upcoming weekend.
- Addressing "The Bias"
- Pan Am Talk
- Previewing Penn State vs Ohio State
- Previewing Michigan vs Iowa
- Looking at the Rest of The Weekend
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Basch & The Brain Weekend Rundown - Penn State is Dominating | 218
Back at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling and senior-level wrestling from this weekend.
- Penn State is Dominating
- Willie's 8 AA Predictions
- Peyton Robb Drops 4 in a Row
- Henri Deglane Men's Freestyle Rundown
- Little Rock Upsets Arizona State
- Some Exciting Duals on Deck for This Weekend!
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Could Fix/Vito Be a 125lb Semi at NCAAs? Basch & The Brain Midseason Breakdown | 217
Back at it for another episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we discuss all things college wrestling and preview the second half of the season. We also go through Friday night's Iowa/Nebraska dual.
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Nico Provo Joins & Full CKLV Recap with Basch & The Brain | 216
Great show today recapping The 2023 CKLV Tournament with Willie The Brain as we go weight-by-weight, talk team race, and also bring on the 125lb Champ - and our MOW of the tourney - Stanford's Nico Provo!
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2023 CKLV Preview with Basch & The Brain | 215
It's CKLV weekend, and it's time to preview what is arguably the toughest tournament of the season! Another fun episode of 'Basch & The Brain' as we go weight by weight through the CKLV, talk a little CyHawk dual, some other college tidbits and even end the show looking at the College Football Championship Conference weekend!
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Coffee Talk: Bill Farrell, All-Star Classic, and Random College Notes | 214
It was great to have my guy Cenzo back on as we had some Coffee Talk and dove into:
- Bill Farrell Men's Freestyle Recap
- Update on Cenzo & His Return
- Some College Thoughts & Notes from Around the Country
- CyHawk Dual
- 2023 All-Star Classic Picks & Preview
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Basch & The Brain Crystal Ball Rankings Discussion, College Season Preview | 213
Willie's Crystal Bank Rankings are out & we went weight by weight previewing this upcoming college season!
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Wyatt Hendrickson on U23 World Gold, Upcoming Season, All-Star Classic | 212
Back-to-back most dominant wrestler in NCAA, Air Force's Wyatt Hendrickson, is on the show today to talk about his recent accolades and the upcoming season!
- Being Recruited by Air Force
- Influence of Grandpa, Farm Life
- U23 Experience
- Winning U23 Gold
- Upcoming College Season
- Most Dominant Wrestler Award
- Battles with Kerk, Gable
- Post Academy Plans
- Fan Questions
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Basch & The Brain Talk College Wrestling & Senior Level | 211
Basch & The Brain talk all things College Wrestling & Senior Level:
- Crystal Ball Rankings Update
- Wrestle Off & Lineup Updates
- Gomez Heading to Michigan
- AJ Ferrari to Iowa?
- Carter Chasing 4
- ESPN Getting Involved
- Oklahoma State/NC State Dual in Italy
- Flag Football in Olympics
- Burroughs going to 74kg
- Amit Elor wins #8
- Haley Augello Returning
- Lot of Retirements Coming in April
- Coming Up on Senior Level
- Coming up on College
- College Rules Problem
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Carter Starocci - #1 P4P - Talks Upcoming Season, Olympic Trials, PSU Room | 210
He's the #1 P4P wrestler in college today and he's back on the Baschamania podcast to talk all about this upcoming season and the looming 2024 Olympic Trials. We talk all things ranging from:
- Winning His 3rd Natty
- The Elite Company He's With at Penn State
- Staying Hungry for 4
- The Decision To Come Back
- Would He Come Back For #5?
- Olympic Trials Weight, Prep
- Freestyle Plans
- MMA Plans
- The In-Season Chirping/Social Media
- All-Star Classic Coming Up
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Zain Retherford on World Gold, Olympic Trials, What's Next | 209
Fun having our guy Zain Retherford back on the show today to discuss his newest accolade, becoming a World Champion, and talk about what's next as both his business career & Olympic Trials are on the horizon.
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PJ Duke on Committing to Penn State, NIL, His Return To The Mat | 208
Today, the #1 P4P wrestler in the Class of 2025 and Willie's #1 on his Big Board, hopped on BASCHAMANIA to announce his commitment to Penn State and talk why, how NIL played into, how the success of the current club and college program plays into it, his return to the mat and more.
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World Championships Day 1 & 2 Recap with Basch & The Brain | 207
What a crazy weekend of wrestling! Willie & JB break down all the action recapping Days 1 and 2 as 8 of 10 have wrestled in Men's Freestyle.
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2023 Worlds Championships Bracket Reaction & Breakdown Show | 206
The brackets are out for the 2023 World Championships and WIllie and Basch went through them weight-by-weight before tomorrow's action gets underway!
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Basch & The Brain Preview the 2023 World Championships | 205
It's time for the 2023 World Championships and the Brain joined me for a fun episode of Basch & The Brain as we preview, weight by weight, the Men's Freestyle action coming up.
We also talked about all of the Gable news, the communication frustration with UWW/Russian, and whatever else popped up along the way.
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Kurt Angle on Dave Schultz, Gable Steveson & His New ANGLE Doc | 204
Friend of the show Kurt Angle - NCAA, World, Olympic & WWE Champion - is back on BASCHAMANIA as we dive deeper into the new ANGLE doc and talk a variety of storylines:
- Dave Schultz & their relationship
- Sylvester Terkay NCAA Finals match
- Chaid clubbing his neck in the Olympic Trials
- Overtraining
- Mental Strength, Perseverance
- Starting over after Olympic Gold
- Gable Steveson
- NIL Deals Available Now
- Daughter Wrestling
- Bray Wyatt's Death
- What does the crowd do when Kurt Dies?
- What next for Kurt Angle
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Basch & The Brain Talk Conference Realignments, Oregon Wrestling, Cadet Worlds | 203
Great having Willie back on the show today as we talk conference realignments and what it means for wrestling, Willie's disdain for Oregon, Cadet Worlds, preview Junior Worlds a little, and just catch up.
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Rocky Elam's Excited To Go Home to Kansas City in 2024 | 202
Great having 2021 Junior World Champ and 3x NCAA D1 All-American from MIZ, Rocky Elam, on the podcast today. We talked about everything from his Junior World Championship win against the Russian and Iranian to both his past and upcoming collegiate seasons and even looked ahead to the Olympic Trials and 2024 Olympics. We also dive into his faith and the role it plays in his career, why his losses fuel him more than his wins, and his thoughts on going home for the 2024 NCAA Championships.
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David Carr Reflects on Last Season & Looks to Next Year | 201
From his battles with Keegan O'Toole and becoming a 4x BIG 12 Chanp to his upcoming senior year, was great to catch up with my guy David Carr and reflect on this past season and look ahead to next year. We also talk Gable Steveson, NIL, Cody Chittum, and feeling like the old guy!
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Beau Bartlett on Which PSU Guys Are Taking Olympic Redshirts | 200
Episode 200! Thank you all for tuning in to the show and letting this show hit 200 episodes! Having a lot of fun with it, and I appreciate the support and all of you listeners!
Today, my guy Beau Bartlett is back on to talk about his past season with a 3rd place NCAA finish, the US Open Experience, creating content, building his brand, and what he's thinking heading into this next collegiate year & Olympic year.
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Bo Nickal on His Fight at UFC 290 Next Weekend & Cenzo's Back! | 199
Great having friend of the show Bo Nickal back on today as Cenzo makes his return to the podcast!
We talked about Bo's upcoming fight with Tresean Gore next week at UFC 290 in Las Vegas, being a huge favorite, his takeaways from his last fight in March, a bunch of wrestling vs. MMA comparisons, the business side of becoming a fighter, his brand deals & partnerships including his new podcast, and some other fun tidbits!
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Basch & The Brain Recap Final X 2023 & Talk Results | 198
Time for the FINAL X RECAP Show! Great weekend of wrestling, and Willie & JB break it all down on today's show.
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Basch & The Brain Preview Final X, Make Predictions | 197
Final X is here! This Saturday, on June 10th, in Newark, NJ, Ten World Team spots are on the line in each style.
Today, Willie and I (Justin Basch) do a deep dive through the Men's Freestyle match-ups, and despite being out of time, rapid-fire through the Women's freestyle match-ups as well! There may be some heavy favorites, but there was a lot to dive into on today's show!
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Yianni D, Vito Arujau & BTS' Brendan Buckley Talk Final X & Beat The Streets | 196
Fun show today as we start really looking to Final X and Beat The Streets next week on June 10th in Newark, NJ!
First up, Executive Director of Beat The Streets, Brendan Buckley, joins me to talk all things Final X & Beat The Streets, from what went into the event being at the Prudential Center and how Beat The Streets is involved to some of our favorite Final X Storylines!
Then, Yianni and Vito join us at the 26:20-minute mark to talk about their upcoming matches, the importance of the pre-Olympic year, having it in NYC/NJ, and much more.
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Tyler Berger on US Open, PRTC, Zain at Final X & His Faith | 195
Fun having NCAA Finalist & US Open Winner Tyler Berger on the podcast ahead of his upcoming Best of 3 battle with Zain Retherford at Final X. We talked all things this past year, including what's coming up next between Final X & the looming Olympic year weight change. Our conversation order:
- The Nickname “Pup”
- Pantaleo gets Pinned
- The US Open.
- Confidence Takeaways from Open
- Faith in His Career
- Proverbs 21:31
- Move to the PRTC
- Slay & Burroughs In His Corner
- Training Partners at PRTC
- Focusing on Just Wrestling
- Zain and Final X
- Psychology & School
- Olympic Year Transition
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'Basch & The Brain' Recap Men's Freestyle at the US Open! | 194
What a fun few days of Men’s Freestyle at the US Open! This morning, Live from Las Vegas, Willie joins me and we go through Men’s Freestyle, weight-by-weight!
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Aaron Nagao Makes His Transfer Decision & Talks Why | 193
Aaron Nagao is back on BASCHAMANIA to share his transfer announcement and talk reasoning behind the decision, as well as what the process has been like.
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Basch & The Brain Preview the 2023 US Open! | Ep. 192
It's here! The 2023 US Open is next week in Las Vegas, and we are pumped! Today, friend of the show, Willie the Brain, is back on as we go through Men's Freestyle weight by weight and go off on 15 tangents!
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Aaron Nagao on Why He Entered the Transfer Portal | Ep. 191
With all of the NIL & Transfer Portal talk going on, I thought it made sense to bring on someone who's at the center of the conversation - Aaron Nagao. Nagao just finished an amazing redshirt freshmen season at Minnesota that saw him make the NCAA tournament & All-American his first year.
Today, Nagao joined me for a special Easter episode of BASCHAMANIA as we chat about his rare disease, his start in wrestling, what led him to Minnesota, his great redshirt freshman season, what led him to enter the Transfer Portal, and, of course, what's next. Fitting enough for an episode on Easter, we also discuss his bold faith's role in everything just mentioned.
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Austin O'Connor on Establishing His Legacy at UNC as a 2x NCAA Champ | Ep. 190
Today on BASCHAMANIA, UNC's Now-2x NCAA Champ Austin O'Connor, who just wrapped up his wrestling career on the top of the podium in Tulsa, joins the show to talk about his wrestling career, finishing on top of the podium and what's next for the former Tarheel.
- Medical Forfeitting Out of 2022 NCAA Championships
- Importance of All-American'ing in 2022
- Bouncing All Around the Podium
- Dominant 2023 Season
- Levi Haines Matches
- Hodge Reaction
- Only Letting Up One Takedown
- Relationship with Tony & Scott
- Parity of Conference Championships
- Rooting Against then For The ACC
- UNC Legacy
- Freestyle/MMA Aspirations?
- What's Next for Austin O'Connor
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Andrew Alirez Path to NCAA Title: Not Cheating a Rep | Ep. 189
This weekend in Tulsa, Greeley, Colorado-native Andrew Alirez brought back the first D1 National Championship EVER to UNC. He joined me on the show today to discuss his wrestling career, the NCAA championship, and of course, what's next. We talk:
- Sinking in that he’s an NCAA Champion
- Looking back at the bracket
- Finals match with Real
- Weight management
- Living the right lifestyle
- Hitting rock bottom
- Legacy being established
- Decision to stay home
- Relationship with Troy Nickerson
- Poulin’s Future
- Alirez’s Wrestling Plans
- Faith in Being Ordained by God
- Not getting ahead of yourself
- Being a Hodge Finalist
- US Open Plans?
- Future in MMA
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Yianni D on Becoming a 4x NCAA Champion & Making History | Ep. 188
Yianni D is now just the 5th ever 4x NCAA Champion after earning another title at 149lbs this weekend. Today, friend of the show Yianni came back on to talk all about the tournament, his season, his career & what's next. We talk through:
- The bracket match by match
- Is the weight lifted now that the mission was accomplished
- Bouncing back from early season Austin Gomez loss
- What Mike Grey has done for Yianni
- Watching Vito’s Success
- Being Done with College
- Thoughts on Meyer Shapiro
- Anthony Noto’s Performance & Other Top Non-Cornell Performances
- Wearing His Own Spartan Shoes in the Finals
- Missing The College Fellowship
- Fan Questions
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Nick Lee on Launching Wakinyan & More NCAA's Talk! | Ep. 187
Great to have 2x NCAA Champ Nick Lee back on the podcast today as we chat:
- Transitioning to Freestyle Full Time - Competing at the Zagreb Open - Launching a Company (Wakinyan) - Wrestlers in Business - Advice for Young Wrestlers re: the NCAA Tournament - Being in the NCAA Finals - Going Back to the Finals - Penn State’s Success - Thoughts on 141 Field This Year - Penn State Wrestlers at NCAA's - Nick's Hodge Vote
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Coffee Talk: 2023 NCAA Championships Preview & Picks | Ep. 186
The 2023 NCAA D1 Championships are a week away, and it's time to go weight by weight through the tournament and make our picks. Listen and enjoy as Cenzo and I make our picks and then throw the whole thing out next week, as absolutely anything can happen!
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Conference Championships Weekend Rundown with 'Basch & The Brain' | Ep. 185
What a weekend the Conference Championships were! On today's Monday show 'Basch & The Brain' dive into all of the happenings of the weekend, starting with Big 12's and then going all the way through Big 10's.
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