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B1G Spotlight with Deon Thomas

B1G Spotlight with Deon Thomas

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The Country's most exciting basketball conference keeps getting bigger! Deon Thomas and Aaron Yorke have you covered with breakdowns of the teams and players that will keep the Big Ten gyms scorching all season long. It's B1G Spotlight on Bleav.2023 Bleav Basketball Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Penn State Triumphs in Rec Hall and Iowa Gains Momentum
    Feb 23 2024

    Deon and Aaron talk about Aaron's Nittany Lions stunning Deon's Illini at Happy Valley's Rec Hall as well as the departure of Kanye Clary from the Penn State program (0:00 - 8:59). The guys aren't worried about Purdue being upset by Ohio State, but if the Boilers fall early in the NCAA Tournament, they will be mocked (8:59 - 16:47). Iowa and Minnesota have gained momentum with big wins lately. The guys talk about their NCAA Tournament hopes and the amazing job that Ben Johnson has done with the Gophers (16:47 - 22:52). On the other side of the coaching spectrum, Aaron thinks that Kevin Willard and Mike Woodson could be in trouble, but Deon says it's too soon (22:52 - 29:49). The guys give props to Boo Buie for becoming Northwestern's all-time leading scorer (29:49 - 34:01).

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    34 mins
  • Ohio State Fires Chris Holtmann and Bubble Watch
    Feb 15 2024

    Deon and Aaron break down Ohio State's decision to fire Chris Holtmann in the middle of a difficult season (0:00 - 10:50). The guys talk about Michigan State's big home win over Illinois and how the Illini bounced back against Michigan (10:50 - 19:45). The guys explore the Big Ten bubble, including some teams on the outside looking to break into the NCAA Tournament field (19:45 - 27:38).

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    28 mins
  • Wisconsin's Losing Streak and Indiana's Big Rivalry Game
    Feb 8 2024

    Deon and Aaron break down Purdue's big win in Madison and Wisconsin's shocking defeat at Michigan that followed (0:00 - 10:45). The guys discuss Indiana's bounce-back win over Ohio State and preview the Hoosiers' clash with Purdue on Saturday (10:45 -18:40). Deon and Aaron talk about why Illinois could give Michigan State problems on Saturday afternoon in a very important game for Sparty (18:40 - 30:17).

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    30 mins
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