The Ryen Russillo Show

Ryen is joined by Bruce Feldman for his “intel” NFL mock draft, including his love of Arvell Reese, sleepers, divisive players, and the Nigerian freak athlete Uar Bernard. Next, Tom Haberstroh stops by to talk about his research on just how few national TV games star players appear in, whether we’re being a little too bullish on the Hornets, his Eastern Conference tiers, Scoot’s improvement, and the Embiid news. Finally, the guys close it out with a recap of their King of the Court picks and some listener-submitted Life Advice, including Ryen seeing John Mulaney. BRUCE FELDMAN (1:48) Mendoza vs. past QB prospects (5:43) Teams reaching in this draft? (10:55) Arvell Reese vs. David Bailey (13:51) Jeremiyah Love top five? (17:13) Wide receivers (21:34) First-round sleeper? (24:13) Teams that do the best job in the draft (27:32) Divide on Rueben Bain (35:40) Nigerian freak athlete Uar Bernard TOM HABERSTROH (46:00) Stats on stars not playing national TV games (1:06:43) Are the Hornets for real? (1:17:20) The Cavs’ Mobley problem (1:25:07) Buy the Hawks? (1:29:40) Revisiting Risacher at No. 1 (1:33:36) Breaking: Embiid diagnosed with appendicitis (1:35:06) Is Scoot going to be good? (1:38:24) Deni Avdija foul-baiting LIFE ADVICE (1:47:26) _ _ _ _ _ Experian: Download the app and get started for free. _ _ _ _ _ Get 20% off your first purchase at https://FastGrowingTrees.com/RYEN when using the code RYEN at checkout _ _ _ _ _

Russillo shares day-by-day recaps from his recent trip to Portugal.

Ryen opens with Michigan’s national title win over UConn and his five biggest takeaways, including whether that transfer strategy is the future of the sport. Then, he gets into the Giannis vs. the Bucks drama, the trade rumor timeline, whether Milwaukee should give him the extension (just to trade him), and which teams are desperate enough to go all in on him. Next, he discusses Michael Malone surprisingly taking the UNC job before Kyle and Ceruti join for some listener-submitted Life Advice. MICHIGAN ARE CHAMPS (1:36) GIANNIS vs. THE BUCKS (12:54) Trade rumor timelines (20:06) Should the Bucks want to give Giannis the extension? (25:23) Teams desperate enough to trade for Giannis MICHAEL MALONE TO UNC (30:42) LIFE ADVICE (40:15) _ _ _ _ _ Everything happens for a Reese’s even busted brackets. Shop now at https://www.hersheyland.com/reeses _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with a Final Four recap, including Michigan demolishing a good Arizona team and UConn once again reaching the title game. Then, TNT’s Adam Lefkoe joins for more on the Final Four, stories from the TNT desk, whether the Thunder are good for the NBA, and more. Finally, Kyle joins for some listener-submitted Life Advice, including picking a godfather and a courtside seat conundrum. FINAL FOUR RECAP (1:37) Michigan dominates Arizona (10:59) Can UConn do it again? ADAM LEFKOE (15:52) Hanging with the Fab Five (21:43) Michigan vs. UConn (24:08) NBA talk (33:22) Working with Barkley and other former players (47:56) Are OKC good for the NBA? LIFE ADVICE (59:41) _ _ _ _ _ Everything happens for a Reese’s even busted brackets. Shop now at https://www.hersheyland.com/reeses _ _ _ _ _

Ryen opens with arguments for and against the question: “Is Jalen Hurts a good QB?” Next, he talks with Celtics guard Derrick White about Jayson Tatum’s return, postseason basketball approaching, and more. Then, Ryen is joined by The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie to discuss Final Four matchups, draft prospects, and the wide-open Eastern Conference. Finally, Ryen, Kyle, and Ceruti close the show by answering listener-submitted Life Advice questions, a newborn ruining the vibe of a rec league team. OPEN (1:29) “Is Jalen Hurts a good QB?” DERRICK WHITE (14:20) Jayson Tatum’s return (24:53) Head coach Joe Mazzulla (28:48) Getting ready for the playoffs (32:06) Derrick’s college hoops journey (36:44) Predicting playoff seeding in the East SAM VECENIE (39:18) UConn’s unique offense (43:49) Illinois vs. UConn (53:47) Michigan vs. Arizona (57:22) Prospects who could use one more NCAA season (1:05:58) NBA big boards (1:15:30) Guessing the No. 1 pick with different lottery teams (1:23:47) The wide-open Eastern Conference LIFE ADVICE (1:34:28) _ _ _ _ _ Everything happens for a Reese’s even busted brackets. Shop now at https://www.hersheyland.com/reeses _ _ _ _ _