EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 49 MIN
Michigan Shocked as Dusty May Leaves, NBA Draft Buzz & Wyndham Clark Wins the U.S. Open
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
The NBA Draft takes center stage as Larry Smith revisits conversations with two respected draft analysts to break down the next wave of basketball talent. Stephen Gillespie of No Ceilings and Matt Babcock of Babcock Hoops discuss the battle for the top picks, why AJ Dybantsa, Darren Peterson, Cam Boozer, and Caleb Wilson have separated themselves from the pack, and which prospects could surprise on draft night. They also examine how NIL money is reshaping college basketball and influencing draft decisions. In today's Moment of Awe, Larry celebrates the remarkable rise of heavyweight boxing legend Joe Louis. From humble beginnings in Alabama to becoming heavyweight champion in 1937, Louis' reign included a record 25 consecutive title defenses and a championship run that lasted 12 years—marks that still stand among boxing's greatest achievements. The show also covers Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open victory, the latest World Cup surprises, a blockbuster Brady Tkachuk trade, Serena Williams' return to Wimbledon, WNBA drama at the buzzer, and a Father's Day weekend power display from Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. It's a packed episode filled with future stars, legendary champions, and some of the biggest stories from across the sports world.
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The NBA Draft takes center stage as Larry Smith revisits conversations with two respected draft analysts to break down the next wave of basketball talent. Stephen Gillespie of No Ceilings and Matt Babcock of Babcock Hoops discuss the battle for the top picks, why AJ Dybantsa, Darren Peterson, Cam Boozer, and Caleb Wilson have separated themselves from the pack, and which prospects could surprise on draft night. They also examine how NIL money is reshaping college basketball and influencing draft decisions. In today's Moment of Awe, Larry celebrates the remarkable rise of heavyweight boxing legend Joe Louis. From humble beginnings in Alabama to becoming heavyweight champion in 1937, Louis' reign included a record 25 consecutive title defenses and a championship run that lasted 12 years—marks that still stand among boxing's greatest achievements. The show also covers Wyndham Clark's U.S. Open victory, the latest World Cup surprises, a blockbuster Brady Tkachuk trade, Serena Williams' return to Wimbledon, WNBA drama at the buzzer, and a Father's Day weekend power display from Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. It's a packed episode filled with future stars, legendary champions, and some of the biggest stories from across the sports world.
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