Is the NCAA Still Effective at Developing Prospects? Plus, Sue Bird on the Rapid Ascent of Women’s Basketball. | Real Ones

Logan and Raja discuss how effective the NCAA is at developing NBA
prospects in comparison to the past, the positive (and negative)
impacts of NIL, and differences in the international approach
(3:47). Next, they talk about what is required of athletes to
navigate the new era of sports gambling amid the ongoing
investigation into Raptors center Jontay Porter (31:46). Along the
way, the guys pick their Real Ones of the Week (46:52). Later,
four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird joins the show to talk about the
current state of women’s college basketball, how the game is
growing through player-led media platforms, what makes Sabrina
Ionescu such a special star, and much more (49:10). Email us
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to find out more or listen to the end of the episode for additional
details. Hosts: Logan Murdock and Raja Bell Guest: Sue Bird
Producer: Jonathan Kermah Production Assistant: Kai Grady Learn
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