PTI College Hoops Round Up and Cap Issues with the Dolphins and Seahawks?
Feb 17, 2026
Fast takes on college basketball upsets, ACC storylines, and Syracuse’s heavy blowout loss. A debate over Seahawks and Dolphins salary-cap decisions and a possible non-re-signing. Comparison of Spurs and Pistons and why Detroit might be further along. Discussion of Tony Clark’s resignation, a whistleblower probe, and the stakes for the 2027 collective bargaining talks.
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Michigan-Purdue Defines College Hoops Week
- Michigan vs. Purdue is the week's defining college basketball storyline and may determine national title favorites.
- Michael Wilbon says Michigan's sustained performance makes them the team people expect to go the distance.
Big 12 Emerges As A Final Four Hub
- The Big 12 has unexpectedly become a dominant basketball corridor with multiple top teams.
- Tony Kornheiser argues the path to the Final Four could run through the Big 12 this season.
Prioritize Core Retention After A Title
- Prioritize retaining core contributors after a championship because winning raises salary demands.
- Tony Kornheiser warns teams must juggle pay for stars and still invest in key positions like running back and special teams.