Championship Week Picks, Team USA WBC Drama & NBA Breakdown | Coach and Company | March 12, 2026 |

Full Podcast Summary / Notes (Timestamped): 00:00:38 – Peyton opens the show with high energy, introduces Coach and Company’s latest merch and promo codes, and teases a packed agenda for today's episode. 00:01:39 – Front page lineup: Team USA advances in the World Baseball Classic, NCAA coaching changes, and Golden State Warriors’ woes. Previews best bets and upcoming segments. 00:02:18 – Recap of last night’s betting results—an 18-3 run halted, but the crew is determined for a bounce back. 00:03:20 – Guest introductions: Rafael Esparza, DG, and Mike Pendleton. Friendly banter and a commitment to "beat the books" today. 00:04:41 – Best Bets Segment kicks off: Rafael Esparza goes for redemption with San Jose State vs. New Mexico over 152 and Nashville Predators 60-minute line against the struggling Vancouver Canucks. Mike Pendleton takes Miami Redhawks -7.5 vs. UMass and Iowa State -5.5 over Texas Tech after big upsets. DG chooses Northwestern +12.5 vs. Purdue (great trends against the spread) and Xavier vs. UConn over 151.5. Peyton picks Georgia Bulldogs -5.5 vs. Ole Miss and Tennessee Vols -5.5 vs. Auburn. 00:14:50 – Conference Tournament Talk: The crew covers their favorite NCAA tournament conferences—Big Ten, Mountain West, ACC. 00:17:21 – Front Page News: Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game sparks a debate: Kobe’s 81 remains the gold standard. Team USA’s WBC drama, relying on Team Italy, and the lack of passion in Team USA’s roster—contrasted with other countries’ energy. Arizona State's 49-point loss and Bobby Hurley's firing; analysis of whether the blame falls on coaching or player effort. Syracuse head coach fired, program history discussed, and potential for Jerry McNamara as next coach. Steph Curry’s injury status and Warriors’ playoff outlook; speculation on shutting down stars if hopes fade. 00:34:03 – One Word Segment: Caitlin Clark’s Team USA return: "Gravitational," "Views," and impact on women's basketball. Vinnie Pascantino’s WBC showcase for Team Italy: "Bellissimo," "Contract," "Showcase," "Opportunity." Dejounte Murray’s controversial celebration: "Business," "Psycho," "Standings," "Why"—mixed reactions on NBA bravado. NFL Free Agency: Best signings discussed—Kobe Bryant to Chicago Bears, Kenneth Walker to Chiefs, Trey Hendrickson to Ravens, DeMarco Murray to Vikings. 00:43:34 – Hoop It Up: NBA Analysis Nuggets vs. Spurs breakdown and betting insights; injury reports and trends. Western Conference playoff picture: Are Nuggets, Spurs, and Thunder the teams to watch? Thunder vs. Celtics, Lakers without LeBron—who’s better, and stats on their performance. Defensive trends—when will we see NBA defense again? 00:52:10 – Lock It In: Final Bets Recap Each expert re-shares their top picks for college basketball, hockey, and NBA. Rafael Esparza drops insider info on Nuggets’ road game overs. 00:55:38 – NBA defense discussion continues—stats, trends, and predictions. 00:56:13 – Peyton closes with show plugs, KTCU radio shout out, and wraps up the week’s sports action. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.