Episode 109 | Ted Bancroft Returns
Aug 4, 202636m
Billy and Ted discuss Marcus Scott's story, the 2026-27 roster and Ted's PC Team that he thinks could go 32-0
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Billy and Ted discuss Marcus Scott's story, the 2026-27 roster and Ted's PC Team that he thinks could go 32-0
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Mark McPherson
founder · Dealin Ducks
1 appearance on this show
Bryan Hodgson
Head Men's Basketball Coach · University of South Florida
1 appearance on this show
Adam Finkelstein
National College Basketball Analyst · CBS Sports
1 appearance on this show
Tyler Harris
Pennsylvania State University (implied from "PC")
1 appearance on this show
Randall Hanke
Providence College
1 appearance on this show
Tom Harkness
Rhody Vault
1 appearance on this show
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