Big 12 expansion is heating up as Drake Toll and Cam Stewart break down the conference’s potential addition of Pitt, NC State, or UConn. Could a storied Pitt–West Virginia rivalry soon headline Big 12 football? The hosts debate each school’s fit—analyzing TV market impact, basketball pedigree, and the crucial need for football relevance. Which program gives the Big 12 its biggest boost?

NBA Draft drama swirls as top prospects AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson keep fans and scouts guessing about their futures. Drake Toll and Cam Stewart question why these stars haven’t declared yet, examine the risks of staying in college versus jumping to the pros, and explore how their decisions could reshape rosters at BYU, Kansas, and beyond. Plus, who owns the Big 12’s title of “saddest team”—Baylor or West Virginia?

00:00 — Big 12 Expansion Debate
Drake Toll and Cam Stuart discuss potential Big 12 expansion candidates (Pitt, NC State, UConn), the value of rivalries, football vs. basketball, and personal opinions on which school would be best.

09:29 — NBA Draft Decisions Uncertainty
Analysis of the delayed decisions from top college basketball stars AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson on entering the NBA Draft, possible reasons for hesitation, and the impact on their respective programs.

20:01 — Saddest Big 12 Teams
Drake Toll and Cam Stuart discuss Baylor football's recent decline, West Virginia's struggles, and compare the "saddest" Big 12 programs, with deeper context for each school's situation.

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