5 MAY 2023 · On this week’s episode, I’m joined once again by Rob and Trey to recap the most exciting First Round in recent NBA memory and preview four fantastic Second Round conference semifinals series! In great length we discuss the Heat’s shocking upset of the Bucks, the Suns’ lack of depth and three point shooting, the Nuggets finally healthy roster around the reigning MVP, the Lakers consistently inconsistent unibrowed big man, the Warriors historic seven game series against the Kings, the Celtics’ limitless potential yet frustrating effort, the Sixers’ bearded point guard turning back the clock, and the Knicks absolute dominance over the cavalier Cavs! All this plus much, much more on Season 2, Episode 13 of Around The Association Presented by the Krause House.

14 APR 2023 · March Madness is over, and the NBA Playoffs have arrived! As is tradition around here, I’m joined by recurring guests and resident NBA experts, Rob Basha & Trey Pettus, for our annual playoff preview and awards season episode! Over the next hour and a half plus, we’ll take you on a journey Around The Association as we break down all eight First Round playoff matchups! We talk X’s and O’s, crunch some numbers, and - of course - make our predictions about which teams will be advancing to the next round and beyond. Spoiler alert! Between the three of us we had 4 different teams making it to Finals in what’s shaping up to be one of the most wide open postseasons in years. And needless to say, no regular season wrap-up would be complete without some bold NBA awards picks! We discuss Most Improved, Sixth Man, ROY, COY, DPOY, and top it all off with a spirited MVP debate - which ended with all three of us “voting” for different players! All this plus much more on Season 2, Episode 12 of Around The Association, Presented by the Krause House!

1 APR 2023 · The road ends here! On the eve of the Final Four, I sit down for the third and final installment of Around The Association’s annual March Madness trifecta with Krause House’s Senior Bracketologist, Mr. Rhett Johnson. The Sweet 16 and Elite 8 weren’t as kind to us as the first two rounds… Houston? Dead… UCLA? Stunned… Creighton? Don’t wanna talk about it… Just as we all predicted, the 2023 Final Four consists of **checks notes** Florida Atlantic, San Diego State, Miami (FL), and UConn? With semblances of the 2011 Final Four in our rear view mirror -- where two mid-majors and the eventual National Champion UConn Huskies descended upon Houston -- this year’s Final Four is conjuring up some familiar memories... But will UConn keep steamrolling teams and continue one of the most dominant runs in tournament history? Or will one of FAU, Miami, or San Diego State star in their own one shining moment and cut down the nets for the first time in school history? We dish out Final Four picks and National Championship predictions LIVE from Houston on Season 2, Episode 11 of Around The Association!

23 MAR 2023 · 48 glorious games down, 15 magical games remaining. If you tuned into last week’s episode, you’ll know that we nailed a few picks… Arizona, Purdue, and Marquette? Frauds… Creighton? The sleeping giant… The defending champion Jayhawks? No match for the Muss Bus… We dish out winners on this podcast and if you ain’t tailing you’re failing. Now with just 16 teams remaining, my esteemed colleague and Senior Bracketologist, Rhett Johnson, and I breakdown the second weekend of games and tell you who’s going home and who’s going to Houston. All this plus much more on Season 2, Episode 10 of Around The Association: March Madness Edition!

16 MAR 2023 · On the eve of March Madness, I’m joined in studio by recurring guest and Senior Bracketologist, Rhett Johnson (aka The Accountant). We dish out our boldest bracket busters, sleepiest Cinderellas, and fearsome Final Four predictions for the 2023 NCAA Tournament field! We also cover all of the Watch Gameday questions and topics that you wanted to hear about in order to make your last minute bracket adjustments. All this plus much more on this year’s March Madness extravaganza edition of Around The Association!

22 FEB 2023 · On Season 2, Episode 8 of Around The Association, I am joined by the Founder of Ultimate Hoops, Alan Arlt! In 2006, Alan traded in a successful advertising career in New York for a chance to chase his dreams and build the NBA for recreation hoops. Within three years, Ultimate Hoops was acquired by Life Time Fitness. But don’t get it twisted. Alan’s story is not one of immediate overnight success, but rather one of long nights, countless risks, and a lot of delusion. Come listen to the journey of how one of the world’s largest basketball communities was built and ultimately culminated 71 stories above lower Manhattan on a basketball court with Carmelo Anthony. All this, plus much more on Season 2, Episode 8 of Around The Association! Follow Alan on Twitter @AlanArlt and check him out online at www.AlanArlt.com

10 FEB 2023 · A tradition unlike any other! The NBA Trade Deadline is one of the best days of the year, and this year’s installment lived up to the hype (and then some)! Kevin Durant is a Phoenix Sun. Kyrie Irving is a Dallas Maverick. And Russell Westbrook is a… Utah Jazz? Come dive in and hear all of our immediate thoughts and opinions about the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline and how it affects the finals aspirations of teams around the association!

31 JAN 2023 · On Season 2, Episode 6 of Around The Association, I’m joined by my good friend and fellow college hoops connoisseur, J.D. Crabtree! Crabtree is a key contributor to Krause House, and when he’s not cheering on his Tennessee Volunteers, he’s building out the DAO’s fan-led media platform, Watch Gameday. Speaking of Watch Gameday, the Krause House community has once again voted on the topics for this week’s special college edition of the podcast. So, without further ado… Game of the Week #5 UCLA Bruins vs. #11 Arizona Wildcats (3:10) The Bruins took a trip down to the desert for a Saturday afternoon matinee in Tucson against their Pac-12 rival, Arizona Wildcats. Bayesian and Crabtree offer a deep-dive into UCLA’s lack of depth and offensive struggles, plus dig into how Zona’s formidable frontcourt was able to end the Bruins 14-game winning streak. Team of the Week #14 Gonzaga Bulldogs (20:46) The Zags once again find themselves inside the Top 15 of the AP Poll more than 20 games into the season, but have struggled against other national powers and recently suffered an upset at the hands of Loyola Marymount ending their 75-game home winning streak. Bayesian and Crabtree break down how this year’s Gonzaga team possesses a significantly different identity than the program’s perennial contenders of seasons past. Player of the Week Jarace Walker, Houston Cougars (42:52) The five-star, McDonald’s All-American is having a tremendous freshman campaign and proving to be a major contributor for Vegas’ national championship favorite, Houston Cougars. Bayesian and Crabtree dissect Walker’s budding game, elite athleticism, and promising 3&D skill set, as well as, debate NBA player comps for the consensus soon-to-be Top 10 NBA Draft pick. All this, plus much more on Season 2, Episode 6 of Around The Association! Don’t forget to follow us on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter @WatchGameday for exclusive video content, analysis, and breakdowns following every episode. WAGBAT! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@watchgameday YouTube: https://youtube.com/@watchgameday Instagram: https://instagram.com/watchgameday Twitter: https://twitter.com/WatchGameday

5 JAN 2023 · On Season 2, Episode 5 of Around The Association, the Krause House community has once again cast their votes for this week’s topics and the results are in… Game of the Week: Golden State Warriors vs. Memphis Grizzlies on Christmas Day (2:25) The Dubs ran away with this one by a final score of 123-109 behind 32 pts from (the Third Splash Bro?) Jordan Poole. I break down Poole’s unique offensive playing style, Ja’s electric finishing ability, and Memphis’ defensive woes. Player of the Week: Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic (11:00) Rookie phenom Paolo Banchero is not only running away with Rookie of the Year, but he’s doing so in historic fashion. I analyze Paolo’s generational scoring ability, while simultaneously explaining how he’s one of the best passing rookies in recent memory. Playoff Projection: New York Knicks, 21-18 & 6th in East (19:30) Thanks to their new $100 million man, the New York Knicks are currently positioned to make their 2nd playoff appearance of the last decade. But, are Jalen Brunson & Co. good enough to bring New York their first playoff series victory since 2000? We discuss! All this, plus much more on Season 2, Episode 5 of Around The Association! Don’t forget to follow us on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter @WatchGameday for exclusive video content, analysis, and breakdowns following every episode. WAGBAT! TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@watchgameday YouTube: youtube.com/@watchgameday Instagram: instagram.com/watchgameday Twitter: twitter.com/WatchGameday

21 DEC 2022 · On Season 2, Episode 4 we’re back with another Watch Gameday Weekly edition of Around The Association! On this week’s show, I break down Devin Booker’s historic 58-point performance and the Phoenix Suns’ unthinkable 24-point comeback victory over their new conference rival, the New Orleans Pelicans. Furthermore, I crunch the numbers behind Jaylen Brown’s post-Finals leap and analyze how Jayson and Jaylen are scoring at a rate that hasn’t been done since Shaq and Kobe. All this plus much more on Season 2, Episode 4 of Around The Association! To cast your votes for what you want to hear on next week’s episode, head over to Gameday.Watch/Weekly to cast your votes for Game and Player of the Week! And for more video content and stats analysis, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @WatchGameday!