About this episode
Big 12 basketball just raised the bar—Randy Bennett to Arizona State and Jerrod Calhoun to Cincinnati ignite a new arms race among elite coaches. Can these bold hires shake up a conference already boasting Kelvin Sampson, Tommy Lloyd, Bill Self, and Scott Drew? Parker Ainsworth and Leif Thulin break down why Bennett’s arrival puts Arizona State back on the map and how Calhoun’s youth and X’s-and-O’s prowess could spark Cincinnati’s renaissance.
Hear expert analysis on recruiting dynamics, program ceilings, and why this league remains a nightmare for underprepared coaches. The conversation covers coaching styles, NIL power plays, and the looming impact for Houston Cougars and Arizona Wildcats. Is the Big 12 the deepest coaching gauntlet in college basketball, and which hire—Bennett or Calhoun—will make the biggest legacy move? Don’t miss these fast-paced insights packed with tournament predictions and strategy talk.
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