Season Premiere of TIME-OUT: Big Four Mid-Season Reports on Duke, NC State, UNC, and Wake Forest
Join host Mike Waddell and basketball experts, David Glenn & Coach Kerry Keating, on the season premiere episode of TIME-OUT: The Tobacco Road Basketball Show.
Highlights include mid-season reports on the Big Four teams: Duke, North Carolina, NC State, and Wake Forest. The episode features in-depth analysis on team dynamics, the impact of the transfer portal, and key players to watch as the season progresses. Tune in for expert insights and lively discussions on the challenges and opportunities facing these ACC powerhouses.
00:00 Introduction to the Show and Hosts
01:46 Season Overview and ACC Basketball Insights
04:08 Public Perception vs. Reality in College Basketball
06:02 Transfer Portal and Team Dynamics
15:23 Duke Blue Devils Analysis
21:16 Wake Forest Demon Deacons Analysis
36:08 The Financial Struggles of Wake Forest
36:48 The Impact of NIL and Coaching Stability
39:36 The Pressure of Preseason Expectations
40:19 NC State Wolfpack Analysis
44:16 NC State's Team Dynamics and Future
50:58 North Carolin Tar Heels Analysis
59:11 Every Championship Team has a DAWG
01:04:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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