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1:00This is attorney Omed Azari from Azari Law. If you've been injured in an accident and feel like no one is fighting for you, it's time to fight back. Paul Azari Law at 888-828-Hurt. That's what one call you can put a proven legal team on your side. Azari Law has been serving the DMV for over 15 years, proudly fighting for our local community. I was born and raised right here in the DMV. And my team is made up of experienced, reputable local attorneys dedicated to fighting for injury victims just like you. Follow us on all social platforms at Azari.law. That's a-z-a-r-i-dot-l-a-w. Don't wait, don't settle. Fight back with Azari Law. With offices in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia, my team and I are ready to stand up for you. Paul, 888-828-Hurt. That's 888-828-HU-R-T. And let us fight back for you. So by far on the show, Jason is the biggest college hoops fan.

2:03I mean, it's not even close. Yeah, no discussion. But I think with the wizards potentially having a top pick and them in the middle of a tank, they wouldn't call it a tank. They would say rebuild. I've been interested in particularly paying attention to what the top guys are doing. And I've been kind of sold, even despite his problems, that Darren Peterson was the best guy, the kid from Kansas. Yeah. And look, when Peterson plays- Play well down the stretch last night. He puts up numbers. They played TCU, 37 minutes, put up 24 points. Couple games ago, he was three for 18 from the field. We had 15. But have you seen what the bands has been doing lately? Yeah, I mean, the bands have put up a 40 spot where, look, he hit two of six threes, but he was 15 for 21 from the field. Yeah. And then after that, against West Virginia, he put up 27. He put up 26 in a loss to Houston.

3:07I don't know, man. The bands might be the play. Like, if you had number one pick, is it guaranteed, Darren Peterson? I don't think it's guaranteed. No, I don't think that- What do you like more? I like Peterson just because he's just smooth and he just makes it look so easy. I just think he's better for the NBA game. But Demansa, he can score. He can, he's really good. And the Wizards need scoring. So if that's the pick, if that's the guy, I would love it. I mean, the thing you worry about with Peterson, and he's played a consecutive games here in the last few weeks. So it, it seems like he, he heard a shoulder a little bit last night, but he was, he played 37 minutes. And he seems very positive about, you know, the rest of the big 12 tournament and then the big tournament. But he's just so smooth, man. He's just, you just look at him. He's, he's just an athlete. He's an NBA player. But Demansa is really good. Boozler isn't the athlete that those guys are. He's just a solid double-double.

4:07He's going to, yeah, he can score into pain. And he could actually step out and shoot three as well. Travis saying it's Demansa. Demansa, yeah. Okay. I'm going to say Demansa. Yeah, Demansa. But it's, those two guys, I think, are going to be really, really good pros. Yeah. Duke right now is, with their starting, their point guard, Kebba Foster, they got two injuries in the starting five. And they, you know, they scored last night, but they basically only played six guys. They also can easily loss because. Of course. I think it was Boozler got his shot blocked at the end. Yep. And then it was a clean look for the game winner. Yes. Three point shot. And I don't think, and I don't think Foster is going to be there for the answer by tournament. So they're going to, when you don't have your point guard, that's going to affect you. So I don't think Duke does as well in the, in the NCAA tournament as I would have, if they were fully healthy. As far as Peterson and Debonsa, they're, they're really good.

5:07Going back to the big 12 for just a second, I did see the controversy about the class LED floor is going to be removed for the semifinals and the finals. Well, they voted. The four coaches voted on it. Well, good. And awesome. I remember the players say it was slippery. Yeah. There were multiple slips and, and during Thursday's quarter final games, and they, you know, made a good decision. They tried an experiment. It didn't work. It was compromising player safety. Yep. Let's just go back to a normal hardwood floor. You don't have to have a glass LED floor to play hoops on. Yeah. What are we doing here? It was dumb. Props to Georgetown. How long would it take to, to take that out and put it in the regular hardware? I don't know. But those crews are so amazing as far as like redoing the floors and switching for like an ice rink to a, to a basketball floor. Like they can probably do it pretty quickly. Probably. Props to a Georgetown. They got a win last night against Villanova in advance to the semifinals, the Biggest Tournament. Mm-hmm. This was pretty stunning. I just saw the last time they made the semifinal round

6:11of the Biggest Tournament. Not the NCAA Tournament, the Biggest Tournament. What year? Yeah. It's been a long time. 2005. I was gonna say, not that long. 2015. Okay. But JT3. JT3. I just, I mean, Georgetown used to just lock them up. Yeah. Big a run in the Biggest Tournament to go over a decade, not making it. Well, it's going to end today. They're not going to beat you. Come. Give me odds. Okay. Give you odds. I'm just saying they're not going to beat you up. They're not going to beat you up. But I would, I would love to see. Hoolie stick it to her early because he's, of course, he'd be great story. He's a very easy guy to root against. So let's, let's, sure you come, fan. Yeah. He root against Danny Hurley. Yeah. You saw Bobby Hurley. He's a jackass. Bobby Hurley's out at Arizona State. Yes. Do you know how long he was there? 11 years. Quite a run. 11 years. That's a long run. I just wonder, what kind of resources do they put towards their basketball

7:12program at ASU, Matt? I don't think they have a ton of resources. They tried before. And they've had some moderate success. But I don't think as much the last couple of years when the writing's been on the wall that he was a lame duck. So I'm just wondering who they're going to try and pluck to, to come back in there. That's not an easy job, especially if the resources aren't great. Oh, you got to compare to Arizona in state. I mean, that's brutal. And Arizona's got resources. Who's the best baller to come out of Arizona State in the last 20 years? Come on, cakes. You ever heard of James Harden? Come on. Yeah, it's James Harden. I've had to spot him. I spaced on that for a second. College hoops cake. College hoops cake. Hey, another. I forgot about the beard for a second. Give me a little bit of grace. Another school to watch today at six o'clock is our boys over at Howard. Kenny Blakeney and Rob Belonis at Kenny Blakeney, the head coach. They play South Carolina State, who's not very good.

8:12They were 10 and 21 this year. But there were 500 in the conference. But Howard is clearly the favorite. They're 15 and a half point favorite. And if they win that game, obviously they get to the Miyak, Miyak championship. Keep an eye on Howard. Keep an eye on GW, our boy, Chris Caputo at 1130. And they're playing the No. One C. St. Louis. And of course, you got G-Town. You got a full betting card in today. Bet's everywhere. You got the players championship round two, all kinds of bets today. So early we were talking about the commanders and what's their strongest position group? What's their weakest position group? I thought this guy made a good point. You know, I was trying to argue that I can't go. You guys both think the defensive line is their strongest position group now. And I said I can't go for it because you're defensive league. And I like go away. Good player. But it's not an elite game changing player. Grant tweets us and says one point it in here. You mentioned was how the new decordinator scheme.

9:13He's talking about Durante. Doesn't rely on having elite players. Yeah. Because Minnesota didn't really have anybody. No. That you would say is elite. But as a unit, they were pretty freaking elite. That's what I was saying earlier. As as a total defense. Right. They're going to be much better. Didn't the last year didn't floor as his defense. I think they went like seven or eight straight games without allowing a touchdown pass to an opposing quarterback. Yeah. Like that defense was tough to move the ball against. So hopefully you see some of those same concepts brought here to Washington by one of floor as his top lieutenants in Durante. Joe, I think yesterday you guaranteed that they would pick up either a running backer or wide receiver and free agency. Yeah. They did. Right. Is there a cake's guarantee today? Or is today going to be a day off for Adam Peters Friday? Maybe maybe maybe he's got Saint Paddy's day plans over the weekend.

10:15Mike Maher probably not. Um, is there will they're out of receiver? So I'm moving the offing for the command. Still got stuff on digs out there. Digs is out there. But you want Jennings is trying out there. Uh huh. Jennings has to sign at some point. He does. I'm surprised. It's a day. I don't know. They do have to get a receiver though. A total either or two. Maybe they maybe they dumpster dive with receiver and pick a guy. You need either the first round or the third round of the upcoming draft. And then just I'm going to say they they they've done that the last two drafts. They're going to acquire free and lane. We're we're mid round picks at wide receiver. They're going to acquire a receiver either today or tomorrow. But it's not going to be Joanne Jennings. It's going to be a lower price guy. Somebody in like the like the Christian Kirk tier somewhere around there. Top wide receivers left and free agency. At least Gordon's list. Joanne Jennings. Debo Samuel Christian Kirk. Yeah. Union Allen stuff on digs.

11:16Yeah. I could see Kirk coming here like on a one year like seven and a half million dollar deal. Make up to like 10 with incentives. I can see them doing digs. They seem to be bringing locals back with cross and chig. Why? At least people that have been you know played at Maryland. I think that's a coincidence more than anything. But I mean it's a it's a it's a cool coincidence. Those guys played their college ball here. Now one of the guys on the defensive side that I thought that they might go after briskers, Chiquan briskers, he signed it signed with the Steelers a one year deal. He signed with Pittsburgh. That just came out. I'm surprised it's just a one year deal. He was a top 20 free agent. Right. A lot of lists. Right. And I don't know if he was the top safety. But he was he was up there. Top two or three safeties. He was definitely a coveted guy. I mean the list I'm looking at right now on CBS sports. They have him at 17 overall on the top safety. And he signs a one year deal. Yeah. Steelers got a good deal. He gets to prove it. Prove it here. He gets more money next year if he plays well. I mean Brian Cook got a three year deal from Cincinnati for 41 million.

12:19Yeah. Safety. Nick Cross got a two year deal here. Get more out of every mile when you share the ride to work. With carpooling you'll have time to relax. Save money and pick up new friends. Commuter connections can help you find carpool partners who live and work near you. Even if you're commuting just a few days a week. It's a free service. Carpooling. Every dollar saved. Every friend made. Register for free carpool partner ride matching at commuterconnections.org. Or call 800-745-RIDE. That's commuterconnections.org. It's Charles Barkley with Wayfair. Let me tell you. Game day is serious business at my house. From grilling, chilling and watching hoops. My outdoor setup better be ready to play. That's where Wayfair wins. From patio seating and umbrellas to grills and grill accessories. Wayfair's got it all and it shows up fast. I'm talking fast and easy delivery. So level up your grill game and your outdoor chill game. And head to Wayfair.com to get your outdoor space ready for the season.

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14:26Jalen Thompson got a three-year deal for $36 million from Dallas. Somebody else treated us there, their thoughts on the weakest unit. So we kind of all agreed maybe wide receivers of weakest unit right now at this moment because they haven't added the complimentary receiver for Terry McLaren. They said kicker. I know we weren't really thinking about it, but do you have confidence in Jake Moody? Not a ton. Not a ton. He's just, he's amongst a group of mediocre kickers in the NFL. Maybe slightly more- How many- How many different kickers will Washington have next year? It's a great question. Two. They seem to have at least two every year. Yeah, they do. I'll go three. I'll go three. Yeah, it's probably a good number. I know what's happened recently with this team. They just cycle through kickers left and right. The stunner would be if Moody kicked in all 17 games. That would be the upset. And hopefully he develops into like a reliable weapons.

15:29Good hypothetical for it. I don't know if hype that is right word. Who is more likely to play 17 games next year? Jake Moody or Jaden Daniels? Well, that's a crazy question because kickers aren't subjected to the same physical abuse as a quarterback. He's saying because he's going to get caught. You just bet on three kickers. He's not based on injury. He's based on performance. Right. Yeah. That's a good question. Like you're not betting on Jake Moody to play 17 games. Are you? Can I bet on neither to play in 17 games next year? I'm not betting on Jaden. I bet neither if that were an option. But if I had to bet on that, I would probably say Moody would be the one to play 17. I don't think Jaden's going to play 17. I don't think he's going to play more. I would say, oh, okay, then I'll say Jaden. I feel like I want to bet on Jaden. I also don't want to jigs jaden. Yo, I'm going to stay away. I'm just going to leave that one alone. All right.

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