Preferred Walk-Ons

Survive and Expand

In this basketball-centric episode, we discuss the NCAA's decision to expand March Madness to 76 teams. We also take a look at the ACC players to watch ahead of the NBA Draft.  Topics for discussion include: * UVA lacrosse's disappointing loss in the first round of the NCAA Tournament * The pros and cons of expanding March Madness * The ACC players most likely to be selected during the NBA Draft You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com [preferredwalkons@yahoo.com]. You can also follow the show on Twitter [https://twitter.com/PWOPod] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pwopod/] (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe [https://beacons.ai/pwopod] on your favorite podcast app!

ACC Transfer Portal Winners

After a chaotic three weeks of widespread transfer portal movement, we are starting to have a clearer picture of what ACC basketball will look like in the fall. Some teams, like UVA and Duke, have leaned into roster retention, while others like Louisville are prioritizing acquiring big name assets from other teams. In this episode, we analyze the ACC's most interesting teams in the early roster-building period. We also discuss the conference's lackluster performance during the NFL Draft.   Topics for discussion include: * The ACC's (and Virginia's) poor showing at the NFL Draft (0:00-12:33) * Mel Kiper's strange eating habits (12:33-15:40) * UVA basketball retaining all its scholarship athletes (15:40-24:03) * Other ACC winners of the transfer portal season (24:03-42:13) You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com [preferredwalkons@yahoo.com]. You can also follow the show on Twitter [https://twitter.com/PWOPod] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pwopod/] (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe [https://beacons.ai/pwopod] on your favorite podcast app!

Triangle of Sadness

It's been a tumultuous and disappointing week in the ACC hotbed of the Research Triangle. Duke blew its chance at a Final Four, North Carolina moved on from head coach Hubert Davis, and Will Wade unceremoniously left NC State after only a season. We discuss a drama-filled week in the Tar Heel state and give our predictions for the Final Four. Topics for discussion include: * Duke's collapse against UConn in the Elite Eight * Predictions for the Final Four * The dramatic end of the Will Wade tenure at NC State You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com [preferredwalkons@yahoo.com]. You can also follow the show on Twitter [https://twitter.com/PWOPod] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pwopod/] (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe [https://beacons.ai/pwopod] on your favorite podcast app!

A Bittersweet 16

It was a chalky but exciting opening weekend in the men's NCAA Tournament. Unfortunately, only one ACC team remains in the field. We debate what the conference's poor performance means for the prestige of the league and preview an exciting slate of Sweet 16 games.   Topics for discussion include: * Our podcast's performance in a tournament of UVA Twitter personalities * The experience of watching NCAA Tournament games in Tampa Bay * The ACC's poor performance in the tournament's opening weekend * The breaking news of Hubert Davis' departure from UNC * How a chalky start to March Madness sets up an exciting Sweet 16  * The success of the ACC and Virginia in the women's NCAA Tournament You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com [preferredwalkons@yahoo.com]. You can also follow the show on Twitter [https://twitter.com/PWOPod] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pwopod/] (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe [https://beacons.ai/pwopod] on your favorite podcast app!

Our Method to the Madness

Tournament time is finally here! Following a thrilling conference championship game, the ACC has 8 teams in the field. We analyze Duke's narrow win over Virginia and preview the NCAA Tournament, one quadrant at a time.   Topics for discussion include: * Power conference teams left out of the postseason and the prominence of Bruce Pearl * Duke's close victory over Virginia in the ACC Championship game * The ACC's representation in March Madness and questionable choices by the Selection Committee * Upsets, Final Four selections, and other predictions for the NCAA Tournament You can always email the show at preferredwalkons@yahoo.com [preferredwalkons@yahoo.com]. You can also follow the show on Twitter [https://twitter.com/PWOPod] or Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pwopod/] (@PWOPod). Make sure to listen here and subscribe [https://beacons.ai/pwopod] on your favorite podcast app!