Bracketology with Mike Decourcy, Zach Edey, Kyrie Trade, & more — HPP S2-E17

The HPP crew releases a new Draft Stock Report, discusses the latest developments in college basketball, makes game predictions, and has their weekly NBA chat, starting with LeBron's antics in Boston. NBA Draft prospects featured include Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis, Penn State's Jalen Pickett, and Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner.
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Chat (2:32)

• Should NBA Refs be fined for bad calls, or is Lebron James just dramatic?
• What’s your take on Joel Embiid being snubbed in the All-Star voting?
• Thoughts on Miles Turner’s extension with the Pacers?

2. College Hoops Notebook (26:21)

• Thoughts on the SEC-Big 12 Challenge?
• Are you buying Mizzou stock, especially with Isiaih Mosley joining a mix that already included Kobe Brown and D'Moi Hodge?
• Of these hot unranked teams, Pittsburgh (won 4 of last 5, 3rd in ACC), Creighton (7 of 9, 4th in Big East), Temple (4 straight, 2nd in AAC), Illinois (6 of 7, 3rd in Big Ten), Northwestern (3 straight, 2nd in Big Ten), Saint Louis (7 straight, 1st in A-10), and Texas A&M (9 of 10, 2nd in SEC), which are for real and will be dancing in March?
• Of these struggling teams, Arkansas (lost 5 of last 7, 9th in SEC), UConn (6 of 8, 6th in Big East), Iowa State (4 of 6, 3rd in Big 12), Michigan State (4 of 6, 6th in Big Ten), Wisconsin (6 of 7, 10th in Big Ten), Ohio State (7 of 8, 11th in Big Ten), and Michigan (5 of 7, 9th in Big Ten), who is in the most trouble?
• Justin Moore is back for Nova. Can the Wildcats save the season?
• Can TCU survive without injured guard Mike Miles?

3. Draft Stock Rising (51:55)

• Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton
• Trayce Jackson-Davis, Indiana
• Jalen Pickett, Penn State
• Hunter Tyson, Clemson
• Keion Brooks, Washington
• Jacob Toppin, Kentucky
• Tristan Da Silva, Colorado
• Davonte Davis. Arkansas

4. Draft Stock Falling (1:25:42)

• Kel'el Ware, Oregon
• Adam Miller, LSU
• Matt Bradley, San Diego State
• Jeremy Roach, Duke
• Pelle Larsson, Arizona
• Mark Armstrong, Villanova

5. Game Predictions (1:50:25)

• January 31 — Texas A&M at Arkansas
• January 31 — Kansas State at Kansas
• January 31 — Indiana at Maryland
• January 31 — San Diego State at Nevada
• February 1 — Providence at Xavier
• February 1 — Villanova at Marquette
• February 2 — Florida Atlantic at UAB
• February 2 — Oregon at Arizona
• February 3 — Boise State at San Diego State
• February 3 — Kent State at Akron
• February 4 — Virginia at Virginia Tech
• February 4 — Kansas at Iowa State
• February 4 — Michigan State at Rutgers
• February 4 — Auburn at Tennessee
• February 4 — Miami at Clemson
• February 4 — Purdue at Indiana
• February 4 — Texas at Kansas State
• February 4 — North Carolina at Duke
• February 4 — Villanova at Creighton
• February 4 — Florida at Kentucky
• February 4 — Gonzaga at St. Mary’s
• February 5 — Ohio State at Michigan
• February 5 — Houston at Temple
• February 6 — Duke at Miami
• February 6 — Texas at Kansas

6. Mailbag (2:11:18)