The roster is new, the expectations are rising and Mark has apparently started bringing historical artifacts to the studio.

In Episode 3, the guys dig into Oakland’s 10 new faces, lock in their projected starters and try to figure out what an “OU-type” player actually looks like.

Plus, Darth Bader takes on the best #3s in program history, Nassim gets his flowers, Chris Fields has us intrigued and Jason makes the perfectly reasonable prediction that the Grizzlies may never lose another Horizon League game.

0:00 Discussing promotional ideas and reminiscing about the “chicken drop” from years ago.

1:55: Welcome listeners, both veterans and new ears.

2:25: Jason apologizes for sending Mark 350 texts per day, which scares him. Mark’s house is littered with sticky notes.

3:40: Mark brought a man-bag with a special historical Oakland relic. There is no certificate of authenticity.

5:30: The words “smooth ball” are said too much. Too much.

6:35: Our favorite #3s. Can anyone beat Darth Bader? Uh no.

11:25: Roster turnover. 10 new players!

14:15: Mark starts to talk starters.

15:30: Do you need to be a coach, a General Manager or an emotional support animal these days?

18:00: Oakland is an amazing university right in our backyard. Sometimes, absence makes the heart grow fonder.

19:45: Nassim feels like a 4-year player for Oakland, which the guys appreciate.

20:25: Players with the greatest impact. Spoiler! It’s Nassim!

24:20: Mark proposes a scientific way for he and Jason to determine their shooting percentage.

27:20: Committed to the zone. Wright State seems to have figured it out.

28:00: The guys “lock in” the backcourt starters.

31:00: Shake n’ Bakery!

33:00: Chris Fields excites us. Please stay on the court.

35:37: Mark says we have the twin towers in the frontcourt – if Josh Hill’s uniform comes in.

38:10: Do non-injury redshirts happen anymore? Is Jason living in the past?

41:00 Feels like a very deep team.

43:00: Feels like a very “OU-type” team. Jason doesn’t see them losing a game in the Horizon.

44:40: Mark is ready for GVSU.