The Assist with Kyle Tucker is your weekly source for everything college basketball. Join insider Kyle Tucker as he analyzes the transfer portal, breaks down recruiting cycles, and hosts exclusive interviews with coaches and players. In a sport that never stops changing, get the expert insight you need to stay informed. New episodes of The Assist drop once a week - hit follow and never miss an update.
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The Assist with Kyle Tucker
The Assist with Kyle Tucker
The Assist with Kyle Tucker is your weekly source for everything college basketball. Join insider Kyle Tucker as he analyzes the transfer portal, breaks down recruiting cycles, and hosts exclusive interviews with coaches and players. In a sport that never stops changing, get the expert insight you need to stay informed. New episodes of The Assist drop once a week - hit follow and never miss an update.
Most Recent Episode
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How Louisville & Tennessee CRUSHED the Transfer Portal (And Why Kentucky is Sweating) | The Assist: Ep. 7
In this episode of The Assist, we dive deep into the rapidly changing landscape of college basketball and the evolution of roster building. Join Kyle Tucker and Adam Finkelstein as they break down how Louisville and Tennessee have assembled the top two transfer classes in the nation. Discover how Louisville's Pat Kelsey is building a massive frontcourt to utilize "double big" lineups with the addition of five-star center Obina Ake. Then, we analyze Rick Barnes' complete offensive overhaul at Tennessee, bringing in a massive haul of high-usage scorers like Juke Harris and Terrence Hill Jr. to fix the Volunteers' historical shooting woes. We also discuss the controversial and "greedy" push to expand the NCAA tournament to 76 teams, Duke's cutting-edge multi-year streaming deal with Amazon to boost their recruiting, and the skyrocketing costs of roster building, where elite teams might spend upwards of $20 million this offseason.Finally, we look at Mark Pope's recruiting struggles at Kentucky compared to his biggest rivals, and why the Wildcats might need to offer up to $5 million to a single remaining portal target to save their roster. The Assist with Kyle Tucker is your weekly source for everything college basketball. Join insider Kyle Tucker as he analyzes the transfer portal, breaks down recruiting cycles, and hosts exclusive interviews with coaches and players. In a sport that never stops changing, get the expert insight you need to stay informed. New episodes of The Assist drop once a week - hit follow and never miss an update.
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Episodes of This Show
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Transfer Portal Recap: Duke & Texas Dominate + Where Will Tyron Stokes Land? | The Assist: Ep. 6
The Assist with Kyle Tucker is your weekly source for everything college basketball. Join insider Kyle Tucker as he analyzes the transfer portal, breaks down recruiting cycles, and hosts exclusive interviews with coaches and players. In a sport that never stops changing, get the expert insight you need to stay informed. New episodes of The Assist drop once a week - hit follow and never miss an update.
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College Basketball Transfer Portal Winners, Losers, & Final Day Chaos | The Assist: Ep. 5
On the latest episode of The Assist, we debate if Louisville or Texas has the #1 transfer class and why Illinois and Florida are the offseason "Kings of Retention". Is it panic time for Kentucky and Kansas basketball as they wait on Tyron Stokes' decision? Plus, Travis Branham teases a massive mystery top-10 guard hitting the portal at the 11th hour!
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Michigan Head Coach Dusty May Joins + Transfer Portal CHAOS | The Assist: Ep. 4
Michigan head coach Dusty May joins The Assist after winning the national championship and how the transfer portal kept him from celebrating a national championship win. Plus, 247Sports transfer portal insider Travis Branham joins to share the latest intel during the college basketball transfer portal window. The Assist with Kyle Tucker is your weekly source for everything college basketball. Join insider Kyle Tucker as he analyzes the transfer portal, breaks down recruiting cycles, and hosts exclusive interviews with coaches and players. In a sport that never stops changing, get the expert insight you need to stay informed. New episodes of The Assist drop once a week - hit follow and never miss an update.
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NORTH CAROLINA HIRES MICHAEL MALONE AS HEAD COACH 🚨 | EMERGENCY PODCAST
North Carolina has hired former Denver Nuggets head coach and NBA Champion Mike Malone as their next head coach. Let's react!
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National Championship Preview: Michigan vs UConn + Transfer Portal Window Primer | The Assist: Ep. 3
On the latest episode of The Assist with Kyle Tucker, CBS Sports college basketball analysts Adam Finkelstein and Isaac Trotter join LIVE from Indianapolis to preview the national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the UConn Huskies. Can Dusty May win his first national championship or will Dan Hurley continue this new dominant era of UConn basketball and win his third national championship? Plus, the college basketball transfer portal opens on Tuesday. The guys will preview some names and teams to watch and how the portal era has affected college basketball as a whole.
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Previewing the Final Four + UConn's Alex Karaban Joins | The Assist: Ep. 2
The Assist with Kyle Tucker returns for the second episode! We take react to the incredible Sweet 16 and Elite 8 games, featuring the all-time game between the Duke Blue Devils and the UConn Huskies. We then give our thoughts on North Carolina parting ways with head coach Hubert Davis before we preview the Final Four games later this week. Finally, UConn Huskies captain Alex Karaban joins to talk about his assist to Braylon Mullins incredible shot to take down Duke and head to the Final Four and where the heck did Dan Hurley's pants go?
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March Madness Preview + Florida HC Todd Golden Joins | The Assist: Ep. 1
The debut episode of The Assist with Kyle Tucker breaks down the full March Madness bracket and previews the NCAA Tournament with Final Four predictions, potential Cinderella teams, and the biggest storylines heading into the tournament. Kyle dives into the toughest regions, including a brutal path for the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball, why Arizona Wildcats men's basketball could win the national championship, and the contenders to watch like Michigan Wolverines men's basketball, Houston Cougars men's basketball, and Florida Gators men's basketball. Plus, we highlight dangerous sleeper teams and possible March Madness upsets that could bust your bracket. Then, Florida head coach Todd Golden joins the show to discuss the Gators’ quest for another national championship, earning a No. 1 seed again, how his team bounced back after early-season struggles, and what it takes to make a deep NCAA Tournament run. If you’re filling out your bracket or looking for the biggest college basketball tournament insights, this episode has everything you need before the madness begins. Subscribe for weekly college basketball analysis, interviews with top coaches and players, and the best breakdowns of the NCAA Tournament. Topics in this episode: March Madness 2026 bracket preview Final Four predictions Cinderella teams and upset picks Freshman stars to watch Interview with Florida HC Todd Golden #MarchMadness #NCAATournament #CollegeBasketball #FloridaGators #TheAssist
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Introducing 'The Assist with Kyle Tucker' a Weekly College Basketball Show
Welcome to The Assist with Kyle Tucker. A weekly source for everything college basketball. Join insider Kyle Tucker as he analyzes the transfer portal, breaks down recruiting cycles, and hosts exclusive interviews with coaches and players. In a sport that never stops changing, get the expert insight you need to stay informed!
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