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THE HERD – Hour 1 – You won’t find a Jalen Brunson in the draft, John Calipari

Colin discusses Team USA at the World Cup and the evolution of the talent into real skill and excellence as America looks to adopt the beautiful game. AJ Dybantsa earns himself accolades and praise from front office executives around the NBA, and it puts him into comparison with Darryn Peterson. With the Knicks winning the championship, the paradigm might shift as Jalen Brunson proves his mettle, but GMs won’t find someone like him so easily and it shouldn’t change the dynamic of drafting talent. Arkansas head basketball coach John Calipari stops by and discusses how Arkansas prospect Darius Acuff and talks about work ethic among young players trying to enter the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

THE HERD – Hour 2 – Don’t talk your way out of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Maurice Edu

Fox soccer analyst Maurice Edu checks in from Seattle ahead of a major clash between Team USA and Australia in the World Cup, how the players and fans both are building on belief after the Paraguay game, and what Christian Pulisic matters to this American roster. Colin sees both arguments for Giannis Antetokounmpo but he urges teams not to seek perfection over fit. Is AJ Dybantsa the best player in the NBA draft? Colin thinks the first pick is easy, but the real fun comes after that. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Best of The Herd

Colin Cowherd sets the stage for USA’s massive World Cup match against Australia and why this is clearly the best team and opportunity soccer has ever had in this country.Colin credits Jalen Brunson for leading the Knicks to a championship and Finals MVP but warns against teams who think they can replicate New York’s success building around a small guard.Arkansas head coach John Calipari joins the show to talk about: * His star G Darius Acuff being a top draft pick * Former players Karl-Anthony Towns & Shai Gilgeous-Alexander winning NBA championships See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

THE HERD – Hour 3 – 49ers are “nuclear hot” for Crosby, Landon Donovan

Colin reacts to the breaking news that Christian Pulisic won’t play for the USA Men’s team against Australia in the World Cup – but this American team has depth for its talent. The 49ers are tied close to making a trade for Maxx Crosby, but is it desperation to keep up with the Rams? Former USMNT star and Fox soccer analyst Landon Donovan joins Colin to talk about the goals in the USA-Paraguay match and what pressure Pulisic creates and how Team USA will adapt without him against Australia; plus how soccer in America is held back by a development system prioritizing money over getting kids to grow. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.