Big Ten Back on Top? NBA Draft Fallout, Ohio State Reloads & the NFL’s Gambling Line

The NBA Draft is in the books, and while the first round lacked major surprises, it revealed a changing landscape in college basketball and recruiting. Larry breaks down the freshmen-heavy lottery, Dusty May’s growing influence on the NBA pipeline, and why the Big Ten’s recent run of success across football, basketball, and the draft may signal a major shift in college sports. Ohio State insider Stefan Krajisnik of Cleveland.com joins the show to discuss the Buckeyes’ championship defense, Ryan Day’s post-title reality, Jeremiah Smith’s continued evolution into one of the sport’s biggest stars, and the expectations surrounding quarterback Julian Sayin. The conversation also dives into the growing Ohio State-Indiana rivalry, the state of college football governance, and the fallout from the Brendan Sorsby gambling controversy. Later, NFL writer Cole Shelton joins Larry to examine the Buffalo Bills’ Super Bowl window, Josh Allen’s supporting cast, the future of the Cleveland Browns, and which teams could emerge as contenders this season. The discussion covers the Rams’ aggressive push with Matthew Stafford, Kansas City’s chances for another run, Seattle’s outlook, and early Super Bowl predictions. Plus: June’s hottest hitters in Major League Baseball, a major NCAA eligibility proposal that could eliminate redshirts, the NFL’s response to Brendan Sorsby’s supplemental draft bid, and a closer look at some of the most intriguing picks from the NBA Draft’s opening night.