The Dan Patrick Show (Hour 3) – April 7, 2026

Guests: Jalen Rose, Reggie Miller

Episode Overview

This lively hour brings together Dan Patrick with basketball legends Jalen Rose and Reggie Miller, reflecting on Michigan's NCAA title, the shifting landscape of college athletics, and NBA/ABA nostalgia. The conversation is packed with humor, insights into NIL and team building, gentle ribbing about personal histories (the Fab Five, the name “Jalen”), NBA rookie debates, Michael Malone to North Carolina, Wemby vs. Jokic, and creative pushes for an ABA Night. The tone is casual, sharp, sports-loving, and loaded with inside references.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Michigan Wins the NCAA Title – Impact and Building Teams in the NIL Era

• Dan Patrick recaps Michigan’s first NCAA basketball title since 1989 and North Carolina’s hire of Michael Malone (02:19-03:23, 05:46).
• Focus: The strategic use of the transfer portal and NIL money to build winning teams becomes the centerpiece of modern college sports talk.
  • Dan: “It doesn't mean you have to get the biggest name. You got to get the right name.” (05:46)

2. Jalen Rose Joins – Michigan Pride & The Fab Five

• Starts at 06:50

Michigan’s Triumph

• Jalen’s exuberance as a lifelong Wolverine and Detroit native is front and center:
  • "I feel like a national champion…It’s a perfect day to boss up." – Jalen Rose (06:50–07:25)

Michigan's New Model

• Teams are now built with transfers, NIL, and international players:
  • "You bring in Yaxel Lindenborg from UAB, Cadeau from UNC, Morrow from UCLA... The school invests in the team...Dusty puts his fingertips on it and it becomes magical." – Jalen Rose (08:48–09:36)
• Predicts this approach is the future of both basketball and football team-building.

The Fab Five Nostalgia Factor

• Reunion on the “altcast” is highlighted as a rare and meaningful moment:
  • "Really the third time since 1993 we've been in the same place…To break bread and tell stories...it was a great opportunity for CBS and TNT and TruTV to bring us all together." – Jalen Rose (09:54–10:42)
• What makes "a team famous"? The public – “the public wins out.” (10:46)
• Fab Five merch (jerseys, shoes) would have made them NIL millionaires: "We actually sold merchandise and helped with enrollment…couple that with pay for play, NIL money, we would've made some pretty pennies." – Jalen Rose (11:24–12:06)

On Bam Adebayo’s 83-Point Game & Kobe’s 81

• Funny dig: "If he wasn't dating A’ja Wilson, he wouldn't have never got there. So good for him." (13:05, 14:15)
• Jalen clarifies he didn’t guard Kobe all game for his 81, but Wilt’s 100 is the real unreachable mark (14:40–15:03).

The “Jalen” Name Explosion

• Jalen shares the origin of his now-popular name, crediting his late mom: "It’s a blessing…such a tribute to my late mom...who combined my biological father James, with my uncle Leonard." (15:51)
• "Not just the NBA, NFL, NCAA...it’s universal. Is it has no color lines or boundaries." (16:24–16:50)
• Banter about whether any white guy is named “Shaquille.” (16:50–16:58)

Closing Out

• Jalen warmly plugs his new Detroit-based media venture “Same Page Entertainment” (12:19) and signs off proudly: "Hell to the victors." (17:09)

3. Impact: Fab Five vs. UNLV Running Rebels

• Sparked by Dan & Paulie, joined by Reggie Miller, the team debates cultural impact:
  • "Impact and coverage? I think the Fab Five was covered outside of sports." – Paulie (17:51)
  • Reggie reminisces about wearing black church socks to emulate the Fab Five (18:17).

4. Reggie Miller Joins – UCLA Women, NBA Playoffs, Malone to UNC, ABA Nostalgia

• Starts at 22:22

UCLA Women’s Basketball Shoutout

• Reggie insists on opening by crowing about his alma mater:
  • "Let's give the ladies some love...Experience matters, seniors matter. Them having those six seniors, they scored every single point." – Reggie Miller (23:44)

Michigan’s Men’s Size & Defensive Dominance

• Reggie details what set Michigan apart:
  • "Their size…That was like low key an NBA type team right there." (24:23)

Michael Malone to UNC & Michael Jordan’s Influence

• Surprised but sees a fit; recruiting will be a challenge, but in-game management will shine:
  • "In terms of X's and O's...he is one of the best." (25:28, 26:23)
• Debate if Jordan still resonates with recruits:
  • "They all wear Jordans." – Reggie Miller (26:48)
  • Dan: “Maybe Kobe or LeBron resonates more now?” Reggie: “Fair enough, but at the end of the day, the kids are still buying Jordans." (27:07–27:19)

NBA Talk: Joker vs. Wemby, MVP Candidates

• Dan rhapsodizes about watching Jokic vs. Wembanyama:
  • "Joker putting up 40 on the best defensive player in the game...Wemby put his hands up, like ‘I don’t know what I can do with this.’" (28:08)
• Reggie on Wemby’s attitude: "He takes on the challenge...I like that he's not dodging the smoke at all." (29:05)
• On MVP, both agree SGA likely wins, though Jokic’s numbers are historic:
  • "The dude is averaging a triple-double as a center… and he won’t win MVP." – Reggie Miller (30:33–30:46)

Rookie of the Year: Khan vs. Cooper Flagg

• Reggie backs Khan (Hornets), focusing on team impact and three-point record:
  • "Khan Kneble has added something to this Hornets team." (31:45–34:47)
• Dan makes the case for Cooper Flagg: "Imagine being 19 ... and he puts up 51 and 45. I really don’t think it’s close." (33:12)

ABA Night/Throwback Proposal

• Dan pitches “ABA Night” for NBA’s 50th ABA merger anniversary—old-style uniforms, red/white/blue ball, throwback hair and shorts:
  • Reggie: "The only thing I would change... make it Spurs vs. Pacers. Three ABA championships. Roger Brown..." (35:22)
  • Dan: “I want guys to wear afros…tight shorts.” “We just promoted his tight short night." (36:17–37:35)
• Fun playoff banter: "John Stockton...the old blazer...Oh, let’s bring them back."* (37:42)

Closing Banter

• Emotional shout out to Seaton (show regular), with inside jokes and gratitude.
  • "Gone but never forgotten." – Reggie Miller (38:38)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jalen Rose, on Michigan’s win:
  “It’s a perfect day to boss up.” (06:50)
• Dan, on the transfer/NIL era:
  “It doesn't mean you have to get the biggest name. You got to get the right name.” (05:46)
• Reggie Miller, on Wemby:
  "He’s not dodging the smoke at all." (29:05)
• Jalen Rose, on old Fab Five name hatred:
  "Initially, we didn’t want to be called the Fab Five...but the public wins out." (10:46)
• Laugh-out-loud moment:
  "If he wasn't dating A’ja Wilson, he wouldn’t have never got there." (13:05, Jalen on Bam)
• On ABA Night:
  "Warm up line. Wearing fake fros. I’m in for all that..." (37:17, Reggie)

Important Timestamps (MM:SS)

| Timestamp | Segment Description | |-----------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:19 | Dan sets up hour: Michigan win recap/North Carolina’s new coach | | 06:50 | Jalen Rose interview begins | | 08:48 | Jalen on Michigan’s modern team-building & NIL impact | | 09:54 | Fab Five altcast/reunion memories | | 11:24 | How much would Fab Five have made in NIL era? | | 13:05 | Jalen on Bam’s 83-point night (and A’ja Wilson motivation) | | 15:51 | Jalen explains the “Jalen” name craze | | 17:09 | Jalen signs off | | 17:51 | Fab Five vs. UNLV cultural impact debate | | 18:17 | Reggie Miller’s Fab Five sock story | | 22:22 | Reggie Miller segment — opens with UCLA Women's team shoutout | | 24:23 | Reggie on Michigan’s defense and size | | 25:28 | Michael Malone to UNC reaction | | 27:07 | Jordan/LeBron/Kobe influence on recruits | | 28:08 | Jokic vs. Wemby NBA matchup | | 29:05 | Wemby’s defensive mindset | | 30:33 | Jokic’s MVP case (triple-double as a center) | | 33:12 | Cooper Flagg vs. Khan rookie debate | | 34:47 | Khan’s rookie three-point record | | 35:22 | ABA Night pitch and nostalgia (Pacers/Spurs) | | 37:01 | ABA Night with throwback uniforms and afros | | 38:38 | Reggie: “Gone but never forgotten” for Seaton’s show departure |

Additional Highlights

• Humor and chemistry among Dan, the crew, Jalen, and Reggie — easy back and forth, including jabs about old NBA/NCAA lore, sneaker culture, and personal quirks.
• Proposals for the NBA: “ABA Night” complete with old uniforms, afros, and tight shorts—cheered by both Dan and Reggie.
• Warm sendoff and in-jokes for longtime staff member Seaton's role change at show’s end (46:00–47:17).

Conclusion

This episode packs NCAA analysis, nostalgia, personalities, and the shifting tectonics of modern basketball into a sharp, funny, and revealing hour. Jalen Rose brings Michigan pride and history; Reggie Miller champions UCLA, NBA “what-ifs," and ABA throwbacks; Dan Patrick and the crew needle and riff in their signature style—making this a must-hear for college hoops and NBA fans.