Hour 2: Better Case for MVP: SGA or Wemby?
First Take resumes with a battle for MVP! Will SGA secure his second, or can Wemby steal it from his cold blooded 55 fg% hands? (0:00) Then, WWE Superstar Trick Williams joins First Take! (15:40) Next, the Bulls waived Jaden Ivey after making homophobic remarks. Stephen A. comments... (26:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Was Pistons vs. Thunder an NBA Finals Preview?
First Take begins with yet another SGA MVP-esque performance. 47 points on 63% shooting?? Shades of Michael and early Stevie Franchise... Was this a finals preview? (0:00) Then, Cowboys drama is heating up! George Pickens may not report to OTAs if Jerry fails to deliver a long term deal. Can the Cowboys afford to pay him and Ceedee? (24:30) Next, are you more surprised with the Hawks shocking midseason turnaround post Trae trade, or the shorthanded Celtics surviving Jayson Tatum's injury to stick as the East's two seed? (40:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Do you Believe UConn can Win the Title?
First Take resumes with a Final Four full of storylines! Can UConn really win it all, or is Arizona-Michigan the real title game? (0:00) Then, The UConn Women made mincemeat of their competition on the way to another Final Four trip. Is anyone stopping this god squad? (12:00) Next, is Jayson Tatum officially back after a 32 point performance against the streaking Hornets? (23:55) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 1: Jay Williams Biggest Takeaway From Duke-Uconn Final Sequence?
First Take begins with Jay Will facing the music! How can a Blue Blood like Duke suffer two of the worst tournament losses in back to back years? With all of those first round draft picks and brand recognition? (0:00) Then, after another loss to a top team, can the Knicks be trusted in the playoffs? (26:20) Next, what statement did Michigan make with a massive win over Tennessee? (40:40) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hour 2: Which Sweet 16 Loss was the Most Disappointing?
First Take resumes with Sweet 16 thrillers! Illinois stomped Houston in their hometown, Iowa shocked Nebraska after a brutal coaching blunder from Fred Hoiberg, and Darius Acuff Jr. went out with a bang, losing big to Arizona. Which loss was the most disappointing? Plus, the crew rips on Will Wade's and LSU's lack of loyalty and backbone. (0:00) Then, Shams breaks a few new tanking proposals. Surely these will be the ones that fix it! (15:05) Next, Andraya Carter breaks down the most intriguing matchups from an insane weekend of college hoops! (21:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices