Eye On College Basketball Jayden Quaintance changes Kentucky's season, St. John's in trouble, Duke blows it vs. Texas Tech, Houston still a title contender, Ed Cooley suspended
Dec 22, 2025
Jayden Quaintance's emergence revitalizes Kentucky's season as they decisively win against St. John's. Duke faces a shocking collapse against Texas Tech, leading to their first loss. North Carolina narrowly survives Ohio State, aided by impressive freshman Caleb Wilson. Meanwhile, Houston showcases their title potential with a dominant performance against Arkansas. The podcast also dives into the controversies surrounding head coach Ed Cooley's suspension and reflects on other notable coaching issues in the league.
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Caleb Wilson's Big Day In Atlanta
- North Carolina improved to 11-1 after a 71-70 win over Ohio State at the CBS Sports Classic.
- Caleb Wilson had 20 points, 10 rebounds and a game-sealing block in a tense finish.
Duke's Baffling Late Collapse
- Duke blew a large late lead and lost to Texas Tech after free throws and late execution collapsed.
- The loss mirrors other recent big second-half collapses for Duke and raises questions about closing games.
Houston Reasserts Title Contender Status
- Houston played a high-possession, aggressive style and beat Arkansas 94-85 to reaffirm title-contender status.
- Kingston Flemings emerged as a key impact player—now talked about as a potential top-10 pick.