EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 52 MIN
NFL Draft Day + Syracuse Reset + DeCourcy on College Hoops Chaos
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
It’s NFL Draft Day, and SportsIQ dives into the history, quirks, and stakes of one of the league’s biggest nights. From the very first draft in a Chicago hotel room to surprising Hall of Fame picks and forgotten names, Larry brings the kind of trivia that makes you the smartest fan in the room. Then, a major shift in college basketball: Syracuse turns the page with a new head coach and AD. Beat writer Mike Waters joins the show to break down what Jerry McNamara’s hire means, how NIL is reshaping the program, and whether the Orange can keep pace in a rapidly evolving landscape. Later, legendary college basketball analyst Mike DeCourcy stops by for a full season wrap-up. From the impact of NIL and the transfer portal to why players are staying in college longer—and what blue blood programs must do to adapt—this is a deep, honest look at where the sport is headed.
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It’s NFL Draft Day, and SportsIQ dives into the history, quirks, and stakes of one of the league’s biggest nights. From the very first draft in a Chicago hotel room to surprising Hall of Fame picks and forgotten names, Larry brings the kind of trivia that makes you the smartest fan in the room. Then, a major shift in college basketball: Syracuse turns the page with a new head coach and AD. Beat writer Mike Waters joins the show to break down what Jerry McNamara’s hire means, how NIL is reshaping the program, and whether the Orange can keep pace in a rapidly evolving landscape. Later, legendary college basketball analyst Mike DeCourcy stops by for a full season wrap-up. From the impact of NIL and the transfer portal to why players are staying in college longer—and what blue blood programs must do to adapt—this is a deep, honest look at where the sport is headed.
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NFL Draft Day + Syracuse Reset + DeCourcy on College Hoops Chaos
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