PTI Olympic Hockey Heat, NBA Anti‑Tanking Shake‑Up, and Jay Bilas’ NCAA Breakdown
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Feb 20, 2026 
Jay Bilas, ESPN college basketball analyst and former player, breaks down marquee NCAA matchups and the NBA draft class. He discusses Michigan vs Duke, Arizona’s injury issues, Houston’s defense, and Miami of Ohio’s unbeaten résumé. He also weighs how deep the freshman class is and why teams might consider tanking.
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U.S.-Canada Is The Must-See Final
- Olympic men's hockey now centers on the USA vs Canada matchup with the best players on display.
- The tournament's fast, three-on-three overtime and star-driven format produce high drama and wide-open play.
Change Draft Rewards To Stop Tanking
- Tony Kornheiser urges the NBA to remove incentives for tanking by changing draft rewards.
- He recommends banning consecutive top-four picks and flattening lottery odds to de-incentivize losing.
Tinkering Won't End Tanking
- Michael Wilbon argues anti-tanking fixes that tweak timing or odds are largely performative.
- He concludes the only real antidote to tanking is removing the draft incentive itself.