Episode 144: Who’s Real Before March? SEC + Big 12 + Blue Bloods with Asher Smith

Jake is joined by recurring guest Asher Smith to break down the college basketball landscape and figure out who’s real before March.The episode starts with the Blue Bloods, diving into Kansas’ resurgence as a true contender and why programs like Duke and UConn continue to shape the national picture. From there, Jake and Asher move into the Big 12, separating contenders from pretenders and highlighting teams capable of making deep tournament runs.Next, they shift to the ACC, discussing Duke’s position at the top, the pressure on North Carolina, and Louisville’s intriguing upside as the conference continues to take shape heading toward March. The conversation then moves to the SEC, where parity has defined the season. Florida’s resilience, Vanderbilt’s rise, and questions surrounding Alabama and Tennessee all take center stage.The episode wraps up with a mid-major spotlight on undefeated Miami (Ohio) and what their historic run could mean for March, before closing with a look at the biggest upcoming games that will shape the next few weeks of the college basketball season.New episodes of Jake’s Takes drop multiple times per week covering college basketball, the NBA Draft, and the biggest stories in sports.