Basketball Things: YOU GOTTA TRY

Basketball Things: YOU GOTTA TRY

Author: Pregame Empire July 31, 2026 Duration: 19:13

Penn State has declared that they are no longer a power conference program

Maui bracket is out

that’s about it… it’s July


There's a particular kind of conversation that happens in dorm rooms, bars, and gym parking lots after the final buzzer sounds. It's less about cold statistics and more about the feel of the game-the inexplicable momentum shift, the player who just *looks* different this season, the legacy of a rivalry that feels personal. That's the space Basketball Things occupies. This podcast digs into the texture of college basketball, focusing on the stories and nuances that get lost between the lines of a box score. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair for a deep, meandering talk with friends who are just as obsessed as you are. We'll break down the week's biggest games, of course, but we're more interested in the *how* and the *why* behind them. You'll hear discussions about coaching philosophies that define entire programs, the unique culture of historic arenas, and the journey of players whose names you might not know yet. It's an exploration of everything that makes college basketball compelling beyond just the wins and losses. If you live for the tournament but cherish the regular season grind just as much, this is for you. Tune in for a thoughtful, passionate take on the sport, one genuine conversation at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 41

Basketball Things
Podcast Episodes
Basketball Things: ON3 I’M ON THAT ASS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:33
A certain college sports website is being purposefully obtuse about these NCAA eligibility rulings. You’ll never guess which one!AJ Storr + Josh Pastner = contentExhibitions, season creep, and pining for secret scrimmage…
Basketball Things: THE CALVINIST MOUND VISIT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:50
You might think that LLWS mound visit was Protestant as hell. No no no Bruce Pearl left a final four team to do truth social interviews This is who Pat McAfee made his album for Jayden Daniels is not that guy pal And mor…
Basketball Things: CHRIS MACK LOOKALIKE CONTEST [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:19
It’s August, of course we’re talking Boston College radio Charleston got with someone who looks like their exAkron wants you to call some plays Will Wade is gonna get off easy
Basketball Things: DO IT YOU WON’T [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:44
Jon Rothstein is acknowledging the bitThe SEC is bluffing hard: a July tradition ESPN thinks we’re all dumb
Basketball Things: THE BABY AND THE BATHWATER [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:50
Mike Boynton’s goals for the year Bryce Harper has no problem telling us he’s dumb I don’t understand the Messi/Lamine Yamal picJust make the third place game the Pop Tarts Bowl
Basketball Things: THE GREAT OUTDOORS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:47
Outdoor basketball is backMike Boynton’s wild coaching rideLogistical questions about Taylor Swift’s weddingMan sacrifices penis for the Indiana Hoosiers
Basketball Things: SMOKIN [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:21
Happy long weekend everyone I’m smoking meats while doing this Pac 12 is back with a WCC flairI am kinda impressed by Alexi Lalas in one VERY specific wayNYC love capital of the world