EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 52 MIN
NBA Play-In Drama, NHL Playoff Preview with Dave Mishkin + College Hoops Transfer Chaos
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
The week rolls on with a packed episode of Sports IQ, covering everything from NBA late-game chaos to the looming Stanley Cup Playoffs and the ever-evolving world of college basketball.We start with a wild NBA Play-In finish as LaMelo Ball goes from goat to hero in seconds, helping the Hornets survive in dramatic fashion. The guys break down the impact of the Play-In tournament and why it continues to deliver must-watch basketball.Then, a deep dive into the NHL with Tampa Bay Lightning play-by-play voice Dave Mishkin. He shares insight on the Lightning’s consistency, playoff expectations, and what makes stars like Nikita Kucherov and Connor McDavid truly elite. Plus, why the President’s Trophy might actually be a bad omen.On the college hardwood, the transfer portal is reshaping the sport in real time. With millions being thrown around and programs like Michigan and Louisville setting the tone, Hoops HQ’s Quentin Williams joins to explain the new reality—and whether “blue blood” dominance is fading for good.Also in this episode:WNBA roster shakeups and a new-look Chicago SkyMLB early-season oddities, including a historic night of one-run gamesA frightening dugout injury and its aftermathStadium economics and the billion-dollar battle for Kansas CityAnd in today’s Moment of Awe, we honor Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball’s color barrier on this day in 1947—forever changing the game.
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The week rolls on with a packed episode of Sports IQ, covering everything from NBA late-game chaos to the looming Stanley Cup Playoffs and the ever-evolving world of college basketball.We start with a wild NBA Play-In finish as LaMelo Ball goes from goat to hero in seconds, helping the Hornets survive in dramatic fashion. The guys break down the impact of the Play-In tournament and why it continues to deliver must-watch basketball.Then, a deep dive into the NHL with Tampa Bay Lightning play-by-play voice Dave Mishkin. He shares insight on the Lightning’s consistency, playoff expectations, and what makes stars like Nikita Kucherov and Connor McDavid truly elite. Plus, why the President’s Trophy might actually be a bad omen.On the college hardwood, the transfer portal is reshaping the sport in real time. With millions being thrown around and programs like Michigan and Louisville setting the tone, Hoops HQ’s Quentin Williams joins to explain the new reality—and whether “blue blood” dominance is fading for good.Also in this episode:WNBA roster shakeups and a new-look Chicago SkyMLB early-season oddities, including a historic night of one-run gamesA frightening dugout injury and its aftermathStadium economics and the billion-dollar battle for Kansas CityAnd in today’s Moment of Awe, we honor Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball’s color barrier on this day in 1947—forever changing the game.
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