The Kevin O'Connor Show Wemby vs. Jokic, salute the Flagg & Final Four takeaways with Jon Rothstein & Terrence Oglesby
Apr 6, 2026
Jon Rothstein, college basketball insider and CBS analyst, and Terrence Oglesby, Hornets and draft reporter, join lively conversation. They dissect the Jokic vs Wembanyama duel and debate the Cooper Flagg vs Con Knueppel Rookie of the Year race. They also weigh draft stay-or-go decisions and break down Michigan vs UConn matchups and Final Four takeaways.
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Jokic's Craft Beats Wemby's Length
- Nikola Jokic's game over Victor Wembanyama is a reminder that elite skill and craft can neutralize freak length.
- Kevin O’Connor and Terrence Oglesby point to Jokic's high release, body placement, and late-game execution as decisive versus Wemby.
Cooper Flagg's Rapid On Ball Evolution
- Cooper Flagg transformed into an on-ball creator under Jason Kidd and scored 51, showing his handle, shotmaking, and mental toughness.
- Terrence credits Kidd for letting Flagg have the ball and Flagg's long strides and improved shooting after turning 18.
Cameron Boozer Projects As Winning Big Man
- Cameron Boozer projects as a high-floor, winning-style player whose ceiling may not be MVP but can significantly boost winning teams.
- Oglesby emphasizes Boozer's cerebral processing and court coverage rather than pure flash.