Baker's Dozen

Baker's Dozen

From SVPod by ESPN, Omaha Productions, Scott Van Pelt

March 2, 2026 · 1h 52m

About this episode

Scott Van Pelt and Stanford Steve discuss various topics in college basketball, including team rankings and tournament predictions, along with insights on the NFL Combine and NBA.

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss a litany of topics in the world of college basketball. Starting with Steve’s list, the Big Man gives the updated version, with a couple new teams and one notable exit. More than just the National Championship contenders, the guys discuss Kentucky’s likelihood to make the Sweet 16, who is the second best team in the SEC, if BYU can be dangerous in the tournament, Purdue’s home struggles, what seed Gonzaga deserves and more. Plus, thoughts on the NFL Combine and recent NBA happenings. Who’s the best pick to win The Finals? Finally, lost shoes, ejected socks, surprise flurries, Steve’s bad beat and would SVP send his kids to Duke? | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (1:20) The new list is HERE (7:20) The subtractions (8:40) Why Duke and MSU were added (15:25) Teams that lack Quad 1 wins (18:10) Who are the best teams in the nation? (25:50) On the beef between Cal and Golden (34:50) Purdue concerns (42:50) St. Mary’s-Gonzaga reaction (47:30) WVU-BYU reaction (48:35) What should be Gonzaga’s seed? (52:30) Back to the list (53:30) Yay or Nay on UK to the Sweet 16? (57:30) Final CBB thoughts (1:05:15) NFL Combine recap (1:17:00) The REAL…

People in this episode

Host: Scott Van Pelt

Guest: Stanford Steve

Topics covered

  • college basketball
  • NCAA tournament
  • NFL Combine
  • NBA
  • team rankings
  • sports analysis

Keywords

  • college basketball
  • NCAA
  • Kentucky
  • Gonzaga
  • NFL Combine
  • NBA Finals
  • Purdue
  • BYU
  • Duke

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kentucky, BYU, Purdue, Gonzaga, Duke, MSU, WVU

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