First, Doug gives his NBA Draft Day takeaways and explains why foreign players continue to surpass domestic prospects in the eyes of NBA GM’s.

Then, he’s joined by Green Bay Student Manger and 8-year NBA vet Tyrus Thomas to discuss his meteoric rise from unknown to 2006 NBA Draft lottery pick in one season, his draft day experience going 4th overall to the Bulls (via trade from Portland),his experience playing in his home town of Baton Rouge, 2006 Final Four memories, rookie year struggles in Chicago, why he didn’t see eye to eye with Bulls HC Vinny Del Negro in Chicag, and why he connected with Larry Brown after being traded to the Charlotte Bobcats.

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First, Doug gives an update on his second week as Head Coach at UW Green Bay, his experience so far on the recruiting trail, and makes his Mavs/Celtics NBA Finals prediction.

Then, he’s joined by Langston University Head Coach Chris Wright to discuss the unexpected circumstances of his hiring, how he has built an HBCU powerhouse, and the unique experience of being a white HBCU head coach.

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First, Doug gives his thoughts on the passing of basketball legend, cultural treasure and his personal longtime friend, Bill Walton.

Doug also pulls back the curtain with an inside look at the whirlwind 48 hours leading up to his getting the Wisconsin-Green Bay job, the non-stop first two weeks since touching down as head coach, how he’s building his staff, and where he’s at with early recruiting.

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