The Herd with Colin Cowherd THE HERD - Hour 1 - Victor Wembanyama in the same category as Shohei Ohtani, Fernando Mendoza is a franchise QB
Apr 2, 2026
A spirited take comparing Victor Wembanyama to transcendent multi-sport greats and why his game could redefine basketball. A deep dive into Fernando Mendoza’s pro day and the traits that mark a franchise quarterback. Quick swings through NBA team identities, NIL’s impact on college parity, and roster moves shaping playoff hopes.
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Wembanyama Is A Transcendent Basketball Disruptor
- Victor Wembanyama is a transcendent disruptor reshaping basketball through rare, multi-dimensional skills.
- Colin Cowherd compares Wembanyama to Shohei Ohtani, citing games of 40+ points and 10+ rebounds in under 30 minutes as proof.
Wembanyama's Impact Shows In Historic Plus-Minus
- Wembanyama's on/off impact is historically extreme and scales with playoff minutes.
- Cowherd notes a +433 plus-minus when Wemby is on court and predicts even bigger playoff stat lines as his minutes rise.
Evaluate Quarterbacks By Leadership Not Just Arm Talent
- Fernando Mendoza's pro day showed leadership and self-awareness that project NFL readiness.
- Colin highlights Mendoza announcing routes to showcase receivers and compares his preparation and demeanor to Peyton Manning.