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The Basketball Appetizer: Watching Wolves & Gophers before the big game

February 08, 2026 • Steve Hartman • Episode 28

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Big game Sunday: Wolves Watch, NBA Trades, and Gopher Hoops

In this special Big Game Sunday episode, Steve is joined by Tyler and Tate as they watch the Minnesota Timberwolves and discuss various topics in sports. The conversation covers the Ayo Dosunmu and LA Clippers trades, the Minnesota Gophers' basketball upset over Michigan State, and predictions for the upcoming games. The trio also revisits their NBA predictions, evaluates team performances, and debates potential changes for the Minnesota Timberwolves. They share their thoughts on key players, team dynamics, and coaching strategies. The episode wraps up with Super Bowl predictions, favorite game-day foods, and reflections on past NFL games.

00:00 Introduction and Super Bowl Sunday Setup

00:41 NBA Trade Reactions and Predictions

02:29 Minnesota Sports Frustrations

03:19 Coaching and Team Dynamics

15:51 Gophers Basketball Analysis

23:38 Duke vs. Carolina and College Basketball Insights

25:40 Clemson and Arizona's Basketball Performance

26:19 Purdue's Disappointing Season

26:42 St. Louis Billikens: A sleeper no more?

27:33 High School Basketball Highlights

30:04 Gophers' Struggles and Strategies

34:27 Wolves analysis