Straight Shooters
If you like college basketball and you like the truth, then this is the podcast for you. Each episode you’ll find Tyler Kaplan, Mike Erickson, Matt Stern, and Zach Reynolds discuss the week prior: recapping games, bad beats, bad coaching as well as looking ahead to March Madness. If we find something interesting, we’ll always share, and we hope that at the end of each episode you learned something new, or disagreed with at least one thing we said... or both.
Episodes
The Straight Shooters breakdown the 2026 National Championship game. UConn, the potential greatest dynasty of the modern era or Michigan, the greatest team ever - get our picks and x factors here! We also discuss one great and one terrible final 4 game on Saturday night. 40 minutes to go - live life one media timeout at a time.
The Straight Shooters breakdown Braylon Mullins magical shot and the impending Final 4. Who will win... Uconn, Michigan, Arizona, or Illinois. It all comes down to 3 games in Indianapolis to crown a champion. Get our takes on the Final 4 games in our newest episode.
The Straight Shooters breakdown the sweet 16 matchups ahead this weekend. With detailed analysis of each game, provide insight into who you should be taking during each of these games. Additionally they dive into the coaching carousel: Randy Bennett to OSU, Syracuse job, and the UNC job. Get all your CBB news here.
Champ Week is here and the Straight Shooters breakdown all the key tournaments in the week ahead. With a bracket a week away, we discuss the current bubble, potential bid stealers, and who will win each conference tournament. Get all your bracket info here!
The Straight Shooters break down the state of college basketball a mere 2 weeks from having a bracket. What players can fuel a tournament run, who had a down season, what are flaws of some top teams, and more! Get tuned up for March Madness with the boys!
The Straight Shooters breakdown the potential final 4 preview we saw over the weekend. They take a closer look a the bubble, debate who the best duos and trios are in college basketball, and make some predictions as to how far teams will go in the tournament. As college basketball gears up for March, get all your news and latest updates here.
The Straight Shooters breakdown the week in college basketball including a battle of the top 2 prospects, multiple B10 ranked matchups, and so much more. We are in February and college basketball is heading towards its peak. Catch up on all the latest news and story lines here.
The Straight Shooters discuss all the hot topics in CBB. They breakdown incredible freshmen performances, Purdue's disastrous defense, and the scandal surrounding Alabama basketball.
The Straight Shooters discuss some... well interesting coach press conferences, which are a microcosm of this week in college basketball. Kansas, Florida, and UVA are back and better than ever. Scandals once again take on Idiot of the week. Catch this weeks major storylines, game breakdowns on this weeks episode.
The Straight Shooters discuss Michigan's loss to Wisconsin, the mid major landscape, and the past week of college basketball. They laugh at what might be the biggest blunder of the college basketball season, and some other idiots of the week. Who is hot during conference play, who is a sleeper, and who will come out on top... find out on this weeks episode?
In this week's episode, the Straight Shooters discuss the hottest topics heading into 2026. They breakdown which conference's are the best/worst heading into conference play, who the true #1 team in the country is, and the state of college basketball with midseason transfers.
Come join us in the stretch run of the hoops season!!
The Straight Shooters discuss the key games from this past week including, the Jimmy V classic, Arkansas, and Arizona. They then dive into the current Kenpom rankings analyzing which metrics are important or not. Next we get the Idiots of the week and a pretender/contender segment.
The Straight Shooters start by highlighting Duke's impressive performance, showcasing their big wins and solidifying their position in the rankings. Next, we analyze Iowa State's astounding onslaught against Purdue, examining their strategy and execution that led to a decisive victory. Finally, we'll take a broader look at the overall state of college basketball, discussing emerging trends, top performers, and tournament implicatio...
The Straight Shooters breakdown the Players Era Tournament and other key MTEs throughout Feast Week. They discuss Michigan's elite run, Gonzaga and other top teams. They later breakdown the SEC vs ACC challenge and an amazing slate on Dec. 6.
The Straight Shooters get you prepared for Feast Week. They break down the key games in the week leading up to it including the Champions Classic, Purdues run through the Baha Mar tourney and UConn Vs Arizona. Next they discuss the changing landscape of the Player's Era Invitational, and the key matchup's throughout the week.
This week on Straight Shooters, Tyler Kaplan & Co. fire off the sharpest takes in college basketball as they break down everything that went down from 11/10 to 11/16. The crew dives into the top five games of the week, shocking results, early-season storylines, and the plays everyone’s talking about.
Plus, the always-chaotic “Idiots of the Week” segment returns — calling out the wildest decisions, worst blunders, and most head-...
The Straight Shooters are back with their first impressions of the new college basketball season, and there’s plenty to talk about. The crew dives into the heavyweight Florida–Arizona matchup that lived up to the hype, breaking down how the Wildcats’ size and tempo clashed with Florida’s aggressive guard play. They talk UNC’s early dominance and whether the Tar Heels’ balanced attack makes them a legitimate title threat right out o...
The Straight Shooters Podcast tips off the 2025–26 college basketball season with a bang, diving into the biggest storylines and boldest predictions. The crew breaks down which powerhouse programs look poised for a championship run, which sleeper teams could shock the nation, and which new coaches are ready to breathe fresh life into their squads. From blue-blood battles to breakout stars, the Straight Shooters are calling it like ...
In this episode of Straight Shooters, we dive deep into the Final Four matchups, featuring Auburn vs. Florida and Duke vs. Houston. We break down what makes each of these powerhouse teams a contender and explores the key factors that will determine the outcome for each 1-seed. From standout players to team strategies, we analyze it all.
We also take a step back to reflect on the biggest storylines from the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, dis...
In this episode of Straight Shooters, the crew dives into the thrilling chaos of the first weekend of March Madness, breaking down the biggest upsets, buzzer-beaters, and standout performances that shook the tournament.
They also look ahead to the Sweet 16, discussing key matchups, potential upsets, and what to expect as the road to the Final Four intensifies. Expect insights on standout players, strategies, and what teams are poi...
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