135: 12/12: Jimmy Butler Possibly Traded? + Who Will Win MBB National Title?

A jam packed episode for you on the BATR Podcast as Coach James Young, first, goes through some Tip-Off Topics. There are some trade talks with Jimmy Butler possibly getting moved. In addition, Coach thinks that CJ McCollum and Herbert Jones might be on the trade block as well. Where do you think these three players will get traded to? In college basketball, we have two questions to ask. Are Tennessee for the men’s and UCLA for the women’s are really the best teams in the country. 

Next segment is an Award Tour scan as the NBA and men’s college basketball actions are continuing on. We, first, look at the odds for NBA Coach of the Year and who deserves it? Next, in men’s college basketball, Coach takes a look at the updated national championship odds and decide on which teams are a good bet to take as the midway point approaches for this 2024-25 season. 

Lastly, on Coach’s Scouting Report, we take a look ahead at some notable men’s basketball games throughout the rest of week. Also, a buzzer beater from Coach as he gives his thoughts on the possible expansion of the NCAA tournament for basketball could be extended from 72 to 76 teams.