The Kevin O'Connor Show

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh go over the biggest news from the last week of the NBA regular season, starting with Cade Cunningham's return and the Detroit Pistons' dominance. The pair discuss Doc Rivers’ resume rant to the dispirited Milwaukee Bucks, the woes of the 65-game rule and Adam Silver’s “full stop” efforts to stop tanking. Then, KOC shares insight into the NBA GM's meeting where he heard rumors of a tanking solution that might actually work! Plus, Donovan Clingan and Deni Avdija join the show to review their spectacular seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. (1:11) Cade Cunningham returns (4:51) Doc Rivers tells Bucks players to “Google me” (7:47) All-NBA players out injured (11:47) KOC’s All-NBA ballot (19:20) An anti-tanking proposal that might actually work (37:24) Bulls clean house (40:07) Michael Malone to UNC (42:50) Donovan Clingan joins the show (1:03:06) Deni Avdija joins the show Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Kevin O’Connor sits down with basketball legend Jay Bilas to break down the evolution of basketball from college hoops to the NBA. Bilas shares insights on player development, coaching at every level and the impact of NIL and the transfer portal. They discuss solutions to tanking, load management and the backwards incentives in the NBA today. Bilas also weighs in on top NBA Draft prospects like Aday Mara, Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff & more. (1:23) Memories with Bill Raftery (4:35) Love & evolution of basketball (14:17) Tanking & load management solutions (21:27) Why won’t NCAA & NBA work together? (28:58) NIL, transfer portal & potential player contracts (48:51) NBA Draft prospects to watch Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Kevin O’Connor sits down with Terrence Oglesby at the NCAA men’s Final Four. The duo breaks down the Jokic vs. Wembanyama duel, what makes each superstar special and dives deep into the Rookie of the Year race between Cooper Flagg and Kon Knueppel. Plus, KOC asked Terrence which NBA draft prospects should ‘stay or go.’ Then, Jon Rothstein joins to break down Michigan’s domination of Arizona in the Final Four and what’s powering their NCAA tournament run. The pair analyzes UConn’s postseason, roster strengths and how the Huskies match up against the Wolverines in the upcoming National Championship. (0:33) Terrence Oglesby joins (1:15) Jokic & Nuggets beat Wemby & Spurs (7:40) ROTY race between Flagg & Knueppel (17:27) NBA Draft prospect check-in (44:29) Lakers season jeopardized by injuries (47:23) Jon Rothstein joins (47:36) Michigan beats Arizona in Final Four (56:29) UConn vs. Michigan in National Championship (1:04:23) Guardrails needed for NIL in NCAA (1:13:42) Will NCAA tournament expand? Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Haberstroh go over all 30 NBA franchises and share “One Thing for Every Team." The pair discuss Jayson Tatum’s return to form, Victor Wembanyama’s ascent to basketball deity, how the Golden State Warriors should handle Steph Curry’s desire to play and much more. (1:02) One thing for every team in the Atlantic Division (15:02) One thing for every team in the Southeast Division (30:46) One thing for every team in the Central Division (46:44) One thing for every team in the Pacific Division (1:08:09) One thing for every team in the Southwest Division (1:26:18) One thing for every team in the Northwest Division Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

KOC reacts to the NBA’s new anti-tanking concepts and shares what his league sources have to say about each one. Then, he’s joined by Barstool’s Mark Titus to go over the electric Elite Eight over the weekend. The pair discuss Braylon Mullins' historic game-winning 3-pointer against Duke, review freshman returns for some of college’s most talented NBA prospects and ponder if some freshmen would benefit from another year in the NCAA. (0:19) NBA anti-tanking reform (14:24) UConn epic comeback vs. Duke (30:43) Cam Boozer freshman season recap (37:41) Importance of size in NCAA tourney (42:05) Keaton Wagler tournament check-in (47:03) Which freshmen should go back to school? (50:28) Yaxel Lendeborg tournament check-in (54:22) Final Four preview Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Kevin O’Connor & Tom Haberstroh break down the surprisingly fiery NBA Wednesday, giving their thoughts on Jaylen Brown’s best SGA impression, the historical overtime collapse of the Houston Rockets vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves and the return of Joel Embiid & Paul George to the 76ers. They react to Adam Silver’s recent press conference with big questions about tanking and expansion and discuss Victor Wembanyama’s MVP case. KOC & Tom also preview the biggest matchups and players in watch in the Sweet Sixteen round of March Madness games. (1:03) Celtics beat Thunder at home (13:28) Wolves comeback vs. Rockets in OT (30:09) Heat blow out Cavs (37:12) Embiid & George return to 76ers (39:46) Will Billy Donovan leave Bulls for Tar Heels? (45:34) Will Steph Curry move to Charlotte? (51:16) Draymond Green comments on Wemby MVP case (1:00:45) State of Milwaukee Bucks (1:04:05) Adam Silver talks tanking, expansion & 65-game rule (1:23:31) NCAA Sweet Sixteen preview Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube

Kevin O’Connor is joined by FS1’s Danny Parkins to talk NBA & NCAA hoops. They discuss the white-hot Lakers, the future of Dylan Harper, the upcoming returns of Jalen Williams & Steph Curry and the historic tank put on by the Wizards and Pacers. Next, they cover the big March Madness games over the weekend—St. John's vs. KU and Iowa vs. Florida—and ask some big questions about the state of the NCAA and this year’s draft class. (1:03) Lakers extend win streak (11:43) Jalen Williams to return to OKC lineup (20:50) Dylan Harper season check-in (26:48) Steph Curry injury update (30:29) Pacers & Wizards 16-game losing streaks (34:14) Darryn Peterson NCAA Tournament performance (42:46) AJ Dybantsa NCAA Tournament performance (45:28) Death of NCAA Cinderella teams Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show on the your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the Yahoo Sports podcast network, yahoosports.tv and Yahoo Sports NBA on YouTube