The Assist with Kyle Tucker

How the NBA Combine Became a Multi-Million Dollar NIL Recruiting Event | The Assist: Ep. 9

In this episode of the Assist, Kyle Tucker is joined by Issac Trotter to talk about how the NBA Draft Combine has essentially morphed into a massive, multi-million dollar college basketball recruiting event. They break down the financial stakes for top prospects making crucial "stay or go" decisions, highlighted by Milan Momcilovic , who is weighing a historic $3 to $6 million payday to return to college amidst desperation from high-major programs like Kentucky, Louisville, and St. John's. The duo also explores the massive NIL budgets reshaping the sport, such as Louisville's attempt to build a "super team" with a nearly $5 million offer to Floyd Bidunga, and Vanderbilt officially entering the athletic arms race by offering well above market value to retain star point guard Tyler Tanner. The Assist with Kyle Tucker is your weekly source for everything college basketball. Join insider Kyle Tucker as he analyzes the transfer portal, breaks down recruiting cycles, and hosts exclusive interviews with coaches and players. In a sport that never stops changing, get the expert insight you need to stay informed. New episodes of The Assist drop once a week - hit follow and never miss an update. Follow Kyle on X: @KyleTuckerCBB To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Future of College Hoops: Inside the Roster Construction with Illinois' Neel Ganta

In this episode of the Assist with Kyle Tucker, we dive into the future of college basketball with Neel Ganta, the Director of Player Personnel for Illinois. With the rapid rise of the transfer portal, NIL negotiations, and roster management, having a GM is no longer optional for major programs to survive and thrive. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

How Louisville & Tennessee CRUSHED the Transfer Portal (And Why Kentucky is Sweating) | The Assist: Ep. 7

In this episode of The Assist, we dive deep into the rapidly changing landscape of college basketball and the evolution of roster building. Join Kyle Tucker and Adam Finkelstein as they break down how Louisville and Tennessee have assembled the top two transfer classes in the nation. Discover how Louisville's Pat Kelsey is building a massive frontcourt to utilize "double big" lineups with the addition of five-star center Obina Ake. Then, we analyze Rick Barnes' complete offensive overhaul at Tennessee, bringing in a massive haul of high-usage scorers like Juke Harris and Terrence Hill Jr. to fix the Volunteers' historical shooting woes. We also discuss the controversial and "greedy" push to expand the NCAA tournament to 76 teams, Duke's cutting-edge multi-year streaming deal with Amazon to boost their recruiting, and the skyrocketing costs of roster building, where elite teams might spend upwards of $20 million this offseason.Finally, we look at Mark Pope's recruiting struggles at Kentucky compared to his biggest rivals, and why the Wildcats might need to offer up to $5 million to a single remaining portal target to save their roster. The Assist with Kyle Tucker is your weekly source for everything college basketball. Join insider Kyle Tucker as he analyzes the transfer portal, breaks down recruiting cycles, and hosts exclusive interviews with coaches and players. In a sport that never stops changing, get the expert insight you need to stay informed. New episodes of The Assist drop once a week - hit follow and never miss an update. SUBSCRIBE to the The Assist with Kyle Tucker Podcast: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-assist-with-kyle-tucker/id1884410896 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/6UTZLgHab0CAn2OJb9lSfM?si=534d0f4720b546c6 Follow Kyle on X: @KyleTuckerCBB To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Transfer Portal Recap: Duke & Texas Dominate + Where Will Tyron Stokes Land? | The Assist: Ep. 6

The Assist with Kyle Tucker is your weekly source for everything college basketball. Join insider Kyle Tucker as he analyzes the transfer portal, breaks down recruiting cycles, and hosts exclusive interviews with coaches and players. In a sport that never stops changing, get the expert insight you need to stay informed. New episodes of The Assist drop once a week - hit follow and never miss an update. Follow Kyle on X: @KyleTuckerCBB To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

College Basketball Transfer Portal Winners, Losers, & Final Day Chaos | The Assist: Ep. 5

On the latest episode of The Assist, we debate if Louisville or Texas has the #1 transfer class and why Illinois and Florida are the offseason "Kings of Retention". Is it panic time for Kentucky and Kansas basketball as they wait on Tyron Stokes' decision? Plus, Travis Branham teases a massive mystery top-10 guard hitting the portal at the 11th hour! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]