Longshore and McKnight: Alabama’s basketball teams are heating up, foul-heavy games, NIL’s affect on player mentality and locker room, and more…

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January 14, 2025

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry discuss Auburn basketball’s rise to No. 1 under coach Bruce Pearl and Alabama’s strong showing at No. 4.Both programs’ potential for deep postseason runs highlights a growing basketball culture in Alabama.

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The duo gets into SEC matchups, player performances, and the dynamics of foul-heavy games. They even make some suggestions for improving college basketball’s flow through structural changes. John and Barry also talk through how NIL deals are reshaping college sports, from players disputing their ratings in video games to locker-room tensions over earnings disparities.

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