With 14 days until college basketball tips off, the hosts dive into the high-major West Coast Conference preview.
The episode begins with the hosts noting there are 14 days until the college basketball season starts. They transition into previewing the West Coast Conference, which they consider a high-major conference. The hosts read out the preseason All-American team, including Marcus Sasser and four centers. They express a general dislike for the West Coast Conference but acknowledge some favorite teams. The hosts rank the teams from 10th to 1st, starting with Pacific at the bottom due to recent struggles and reliance on transfers. Loyola Marymount and Santa Clara are discussed in the lower ranks, with Santa Clara losing key player Jalen Williams. Pepperdine is noted for its young team and potential. San Diego and Portland are highlighted as dark horses with strong transfer classes and returning players. San Francisco is ranked fourth, with Khalil Shabazz as a key returning player and new coach Chris Gerlufson. BYU is placed third, with transfers like Rudi Williams mentioned. St. Mary's is ranked second, praised for its defense and returning players like Logan Johnson. Gonzaga is ranked first by one host but second by another, with Drew Timme as the star player. The hosts debate Gonzaga's dominance and express personal dislike for the team. One host makes a bold prediction that St. Mary's will win the conference and could be a Final Four team. They discuss the conference's strength of schedule and bid potential for the NCAA tournament, suggesting it could be a four-bid league. The episode ends with trivia about strength of schedule and announcements about a link tree for the podcast.
