
Inside Pac-12 Men's Basketball
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McKinley Wright IV Interview
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Mar 18 2020 26m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Pac-12 Network’s Mike Yam and Don MacLean interview Colorado guard McKinley Wright IV. They talk about the abrupt ending to the season, and McKinley describes how he reacted to learning the NCAA Tournament was cancelledChapter 2 4 mins
He lays out the areas Colorado needs to improve for next seasonChapter 3 3 mins
and talks about the parts of his game that he will concentrate on this offseason. Mike and Don ask McKinley how he tries to instill confidence into his teammatesChapter 4 3 mins
and he reveals the unique approaches he takes with many different personalities on the team. McKinley describes the determining factors for whether or not he returns for his senior season in BoulderChapter 5 8 mins
and talks about a meaningful conversation with his Dad shortly after the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament
Pac-12 and NCAA Tournaments Cancelled + Best Stories of the Season
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Mar 18 2020 44m
Chapter 1 8 mins
Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam and Don MacLean react to the cancellation of the Pac-12 and NCAA Tournaments and tell the story of how they found out about the newsChapter 2 5 mins
They discuss the tremendous season of Payton PritchardChapter 3 1 min
and lament that he and other Pac-12 seniors will not end their careers in the NCAA Tournament. Mike and Don look back at some of the big storylines from the seasonChapter 4 4 mins
and relive the exciting finish of Oregon State's win over Utah in the first round of the Pac-12 TournamentChapter 5 2 mins
They also look ahead to next season, and discuss some of the early favorites to win the conferenceChapter 6 2 mins
On “Storytime with Don MacLean” Don also wonders if the absence of an NCAA Tournament might convince more players to stay in school instead of declaring for the NBA DraftChapter 7 7 mins
Pac-12 Deputy Commissioner & Chief Operating Officer Jamie Zaninovich joins the podcastChapter 8 1 min
and explains how the decision was made to cancel the Pac-12 tournament. Jamie discusses the coaches' reaction to the cancellation of the tournamentChapter 9 7 mins
and also gives an update on the likelihood of winter and spring athletes receiving an extra year of eligibility
Earl Watson Interview
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Mar 10 2020 39m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam and Don MacLean interview former UCLA star and current Pac-12 Networks analyst Earl Watson. Earl tells stories about his time as a player and coach in the NBAChapter 2 13 mins
and remembers a special moment he shared with Gregg Popovich early in his coaching career. He recounts watching multiple future NBA All-Stars work out at the UCLA gymChapter 3 3 mins
and states he would not have had a long NBA career if he did not attend UCLA. Don and Earl emphasize the importance of young players knowing their role when making the jump to the NBAChapter 4 4 mins
and share stories that underscore how well they knew their own strengths and weaknesses. Earl shares the close relationship he has with his former teammate Baron DavisChapter 5 8 mins
and tells an incredible story of Kobe Bryant facing off against Davis while he was at UCLA. Finally, Earl gives his prediction for the upcoming Pac-12 Tournament
Pac-12 Tournament Preview
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Mar 9 2020 42m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam and Don MacLean preview the Pac-12 Tournament, and analyze each team heading to Las Vegas. They preview Oregon State and Utah facing off in the first roundChapter 2 5 mins
and show why the Beavers’ three point shooting is the key to their success in the tournament. They explain why Arizona versus Washington is one of the hardest 5-seed vs 12-seed matchups to predict in recent historyChapter 3 3 mins
and both praise the recent play of Jaden McDaniels for the Huskies. Mike & Don take a closer look at Stanford facing CalChapter 4 5 mins
and debate if the Cardinal need one or two wins in Las Vegas to feel good about their NCAA Tournament chances. They also examine Colorado looking to get back on track against Washington StateChapter 5 1 min
Mike and Don congratulate Oregon for winning the Pac-12 regular season championship, and explain why the Ducks are the favorites to win the Pac-12 Tournament as wellChapter 6 59 sec
They chat about USC’s great balance on offense and defenseChapter 7 3 mins
and explain why UCLA should not worry heading into the tournament with a lossChapter 8 2 mins
Mike and Don break down Arizona State’s chances to make a tournament runChapter 9 4 mins
On “Storytime with Don MacLean, Don reminisces about facing Magic Johnson at the UCLA gymChapter 10 6 mins
and explains why Magic never lost a game there. Finally Don analyzes the pro potential of Oregon State’s Kylor Kelley
Jonah Mathews Interview
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Mar 4 2020 33m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam and Don MacLean interview USC guard Jonah Mathews. The Trojans’ senior captain reveals who on the team is paying the most attention to NCAA Tournament BracketologyChapter 2 4 mins
and explains why he is desperate to make the most of his final collegiate season. Mathews praises the energy that freshmen Ethan Anderson and Onyeka Okongwu have brought to the teamChapter 3 57 sec
and describes the relationship Okongwu has developed with Nick RakocevicChapter 4 1 min
Mike and Don ask Mathews about the resiliency of USC this seasonChapter 5 3 mins
and the offensive freedom he enjoys while playing under Andy Enfield’sChapter 6 3 mins
Mathews previews the Trojan’s upcoming game against UCLA, and praises the job Mick Cronin has done in Westwood this seasonChapter 7 8 mins
Finally, Mathews gives a review of the music played at the Galen Center on game day
UCLA, USC & Stanford Make Strong Cases for NCAA Tournament
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Mar 3 2020 40m
Chapter 1 1 min
Pac-12 Networks' Mike Yam and Don MacLean break down the impressive performances by the conference's bubble teams this past weekendChapter 2 3 mins
and take a closer look at the 7 Pac-12 squads currently projected to make the NCAA Tournament. Mike and Don discuss UCLA's impressive sweep of the Arizona schoolsChapter 3 2 mins
and preview their enormous game against USC at the Galen Center. They talk about N’Dante Faly’s return to the courtChapter 4 8 mins
and determine what type of impact he will have on Oregon the rest of the season. They also discuss the recent struggles of Colorado, Arizona & Arizona State, and pick which team they are most concerned about moving forwardChapter 5 5 mins
Mike and Don discuss Stanford’s ability to bounce back this season, and praise Jerod Haase’s lack of panic while coaching his teamChapter 6 3 mins
They also list some of the top candidates for Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, including Tyler Bey and Bryce WillsChapter 7 10 mins
Finally, Don breaks down the NBA potential of Oscar Da Silva
Mick Cronin Interview
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Feb 26 2020 34m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam and Don MacLean interview UCLA head coach Mick Cronin. Cronin talks about what has led to UCLA’s recent turnaroundChapter 2 3 mins
and how the team has had to adjust to a new coaching staff without senior leadershipChapter 3 6 mins
He also talks about simplifying things to eliminate excusesChapter 4 7 mins
and how proud he was of his team limiting turnovers in their win over ColoradoChapter 5 3 mins
Cronin also discusses how the strength of the Pac-12 as a conference can help the Bruins get into the NCAA tournamentChapter 6 7 mins
Lastly Cronin sends out a recruiting pitch by showcasing the Westwood weather in February
UCLA's Turnaround & Pac-12 Bubble Watch
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Feb 25 2020 48m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam and Don MacLean discuss the Pac-12 teams on the NCAA Tournament Bubble and which teams might be dancing in MarchChapter 2 7 mins
They look at remaining schedules and wonder if Oregon’s last three games at home could lead to them winning the regular season conference championshipChapter 3 4 mins
Mike and Don break down UCLA’s turnaroundChapter 4 8 mins
and show how the lack of consistency among the top teams has led to the current standingsChapter 5 3 mins
Mike and Don also talk about what Sean Miller’s message to his team should be after Arizona’s heartbreaking loss to OregonChapter 6 3 mins
and predict which teams will get byes in the Pac-12 TournamentChapter 7 6 mins
On “Storytime with Don MacLean” Don talks about what translates from one level of basketball to the nextChapter 8 6 mins
and how stats are only part of the equation. Finally Mike and Don break down the NBA prospects of UCLA forward Chris Smith
Ted Robinson Interview
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Feb 19 2020 49m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Pac-12 Networks' Mike Yam and Don MacLean interview one of the signature voices of Pac-12 basketball, Pac-12 Networks’ Ted Robinson. Ted recalls the scary Oscar da Silva injury in Colorado, and highlights the actions of both Tad Boyle and Jerod Haase to bring the two teams togetherChapter 2 9 mins
Mike, Don and Ted break down the top six in the Pac-12 StandingsChapter 3 3 mins
and talk about teams wanting to avoid the early morning game in the tournament. Ted talks about the recent success of UCLAChapter 4 5 mins
and explains why he cannot figure out USC this season. Ted also compares the similarities and differences of Oregon’s Payton Pritchard and Arizona State’s Remy MartinChapter 5 8 mins
Finally, Mike asks Ted and Don for their conference award predictionsChapter 6 10 mins
and they talk about some of the most underrated players in the conference
Separation in the Standings & Nico Mannion Breakdown
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Feb 18 2020 43m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Pac-12 Networks' Mike Yam and Don MacLean evaluate the top teams in the Pac-12, as the league enters the home stretch of the regular season. They review the six teams vying for a Pac-12 Tournament byeChapter 2 7 mins
and determine whether or not 13 wins will be the magic number to win the conference's regular seasonChapter 3 3 mins
Mike and Don discuss Arizona State and Remy Martin’s recent success, and debate if Martin is a potential challenger to Payton Pritchard in the Pac-12 Player of the Year raceChapter 4 4 mins
They also highlight Colorado’s impressive win at Oregon StateChapter 5 5 mins
and Don explains why Arizona is a legit contender to win the conferenceChapter 6 3 mins
Mike and Don also talk about UCLA’s continued impressive playChapter 7 6 mins
and praise the recent performance of forward Cody Riley. On “Storytime with Don MacLean” Don talks about the importance of team chemistry off the courtChapter 8 7 mins
and shares how personal agendas can keep a team from reaching their goals. Finally, Mike and Don break down the NBA prospects of Arizona guard Nico Mannion
Tres Tinkle Interview
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Feb 12 2020 32m
Chapter 1 4 mins
Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam and Don MacLean interview Oregon State forward Tres Tinkle. Tinkle talks about breaking into the Top 10 of the Pac-12 all-time scoring listChapter 2 2 mins
and explains what it has been like to play for his dad the last four seasonsChapter 3 2 mins
He explains how it has affected their relationshipChapter 4 2 mins
and how emotional senior day will beChapter 5 3 mins
Tinkle also breaks down the inconsistent play of the Beavers to start conference playChapter 6 2 mins
and their shooting struggles this seasonChapter 7 2 mins
Mike and Don ask Tinkle who is the most likely candidate to become a consistent third scorer for the BeaversChapter 8 2 mins
and about the importance of Zach Reichle’s dunk in the Civil WarChapter 9 7 mins
Lastly, Tinkle shares what playing in an NCAA Tournament game would mean
Colorado Leads the Pac & The Importance of Consistency
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Feb 11 2020 37m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam and Don MacLean discuss the unpredictability of the Pac-12 this season and preview who is climbing towards a post season berth. Mike gives the latest update on the health of Stanford forward Oscar Da SilvaChapter 2 1 min
and he and Don discuss where Stanford stands after his injuryChapter 3 1 min
They talk about Colorado's experience being a key factor to the Buffs being atop the Pac-12 standingsChapter 4 2 mins
and preview their critical match-up against Oregon on ThursdayChapter 5 2 mins
Mike and Don review UCLA's enormous road upset over ArizonaChapter 6 5 mins
and Don explains the reasons for the Bruins' recent success. They determine whether or not Stanford and USC's should be worried about receiving an NCAA Tournament bid, and look at which Pac-12 teams are making a late season push for the tournamentChapter 7 2 mins
Mike gives a shoutout to Cal's Matt Bradley and Washington State's CJ Elleby for their play this seasonChapter 8 6 mins
and Don explains his thoughts on the lack of consistency from today’s athletesChapter 9 7 mins
Finally, Don evaluates the NBA potential of Oregon State forward Tres Tinkle
Richard Jefferson Interview
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Feb 5 2020 40m
Chapter 1 1 min
Pac-12 Networks' Mike Yam and Don MacLean interview former Arizona star and current Pac-12 Networks analyst Richard Jefferson. The former Wildcat shares some of his favorite moments while in TucsonChapter 2 2 mins
and explains the differences in college basketball when he was in schoolChapter 3 2 mins
Jefferson reminisces about battling against Luke Walton in practiceChapter 4 2 mins
and describes his favorite things about playing for LuteChapter 5 6 mins
Mike and Don ask Jefferson about some of the all-time greats he played with during his NBA career, including LeBron James, Tim Duncan and Jason KiddChapter 6 7 mins
Jefferson describes what is what like to play alongside a point guard like KiddChapter 7 5 mins
and tells a story about an interaction he had with Kidd as a rookie. Finally, Jefferson reveals his favorite Pac-12 player from the past few yearsChapter 8 8 mins
and makes a prediction for next month's Pac-12 Tournament
Arizona’s Impressive Road Sweep & Stanford Bounces Back
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Feb 4 2020 34m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Pac-12 Networks' Mike Yam and Don MacLean review another wild weekend of Pac-12 basketball, and determine whether or not there is any separation in the conference championship race. They discuss Stanford bouncing back from three consecutive losses to defeat Oregon on SaturdayChapter 2 4 mins
and explain why the Ducks should not be worried after a tough road lossChapter 3 3 mins
Don tells us why Arizona’s road sweep over the Washington schools might determine the conference championshipChapter 4 3 mins
and describes the ways the Wildcats can still improveChapter 5 5 mins
Mike and Don mention Cal’s Mark Fox as a candidate for Coach of the YearChapter 6 10 mins
and praise the Golden Bears for exceeding expectations this season. Finally, Don explains why Stanford freshman Tyrell Terry’s poise and confidence will translate to the next level
Tad Boyle Interview
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Jan 29 2020 24m
Chapter 1 3 mins
Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam & Don MacLean interview Colorado head coach Tad Boyle. They discuss how the Buffs have found success with 3-point shootingChapter 2 3 mins
and how the team’s experience has set high expectations for the season. Coach Boyle talks about beating a top-15 Dayton as a turning point for the offenseChapter 3 3 mins
and how the team’s strong leadership starts with McKinley Wright and Evan Battey. Mike and Don ask about Tyler Bey’s athleticismChapter 4 5 mins
and how he can translate it to NBA success. Finally, Coach Boyle explains what feels different about coaching in Boulder this yearChapter 5 7 mins
and the importance of a regular-season conference title. Mike and Don wrap up by evaluating what Wright and Bey mean to the Buffs, and how they can find success at the next level
USC Contending for Pac-12 Title & Importance of Oregon's Role Players
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Jan 28 2020 38m
Chapter 1 1 min
Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam & Don MacLean discuss the significance of some home sweeps in the conference this past weekendChapter 2 3 mins
They consider what a handful of close losses mean for Washington’s NCAA tournament chancesChapter 3 2 mins
and what it takes for teams to overcome adversity as the season progresses. Mike and Don explain what USC has done to put themselves in contention for the regular season conference crownChapter 4 4 mins
and what a huge comeback win over Arizona means for the Sun Devils. They also examine how good point guards in the Pac-12 have elevated the leagueChapter 5 2 mins
and the impact that experienced players have on a teamChapter 6 7 mins
Mike and Don discuss which role players are stepping up for Oregon and how Dana Altman is getting the most out of his rosterChapter 7 4 mins
They break down what forward Onyeka Okongwu means to USC, and Don explains why Okongwu will be a first-round draft pickChapter 8 8 mins
Finally, Mike and Don react to the stunning loss of Kobe Bryant and how it’s being felt all across the basketball world
Payton Pritchard Interview
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Jan 22 2020 25m
Chapter 1 1 min
Pac-12 Networks' Mike Yam and Don MacLean interview Oregon guard Payton Pritchard. The senior guard talks about receiving more national attention for his play this seasonChapter 2 10 mins
and reveals how he bounced back from a disappointing junior seasonChapter 3 1 min
Pritchard also discusses the benefits of going to school with other great athletes such as Sabrina Ionescu and Justin HerbertChapter 4 1 min
and explains why he is ready to join the NBA after this seasonChapter 5 7 mins
Finally, Pritchard explains a surprising part of Dana Altman’s personality that the public does not get to see
Conference Chaos & Isaiah Stewart Breakdown
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Jan 21 2020 42m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Pac-12 Networks' Mike Yam and Don MacLean discuss another wild weekend in the Pac-12, including USC & Oregon’s incredible comeback wins on Saturday. They break down the ways Stanford must regroup after a disappointing loss at the Galen CenterChapter 2 2 mins
and determine if USC is now a top-tier team in the Pac-12Chapter 3 2 mins
Mike and Don also analyze how many wins it will take to win the conferenceChapter 4 11 mins
and applaud the performance of Washington guard Marcus Tsohonis against the Oregon schoolsChapter 5 4 mins
On “Storytime with Don Maclean,” Don praises his UCLA teammate Trevor Wilson, and explains why Wilson is one of the most underrated players in Bruins historyChapter 6 9 mins
Finally, Mike and Don break down the NBA prospects of Washington forward Isaiah Stewart
Jerod Haase Interview
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Jan 15 2020 25m
Chapter 1 2 mins
Pac-12 Networks' Mike Yam and Don MacLean interview Stanford head coach Jerod Haase. They discuss why the Cardinal have been so successful this seasonChapter 2 5 mins
and how juniors Oscar Da Silva and Daejon Davis have become the leaders of a young squad. Coach Haase explains the smooth transition of adding freshman point guard Tyrell Terry to the starting lineupChapter 3 1 min
and explains the reasons he knew Terry would make an immediate impact. Mike and Don ask about the benefits of coaching and recruiting at StanfordChapter 4 3 mins
and coach Haase reveals some of the impressive people that have talked to the Cardinal this seasonChapter 5 9 mins
Finally, Coach Haase explains how the foundation has been laid for Stanford to be a consistently successful program moving forward
Payton Pritchard's NBA Future & Stanford's Surprising Start
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Jan 14 2020 39m
Chapter 1 5 mins
Pac-12 Networks' Mike Yam and Don MacLean break down another upset-filled week of Pac-12 basketball, and discuss how the parity in the league might affect NCAA Tournament seedingChapter 2 4 mins
Mike and Don chat about Stanford & Cal’s impressive sweep of the Washington schoolsChapter 3 9 mins
and marvel at the improvement of Cal guard Matt Bradley. They also look at Washington’s issues after losing point guard Quade GreenChapter 4 6 mins
Mike & Don discuss Stanford’s improvement this seasonChapter 5 6 mins
and point to a slower offensive tempo as a reason for the Cardinal’s impressive start to conference play. They break down Oregon guard Payton Pritchard’s NBA prospects, and compare him to former UCLA guard Aaron HolidayChapter 6 6 mins
Finally, on "Story Time with Don MacLean," Don talks about the lessons he learned from a middle school free throw shooting contest
Sean Miller Interview
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Jan 8 2020 28m
Chapter 1 6 mins
Pac-12 Networks' Mike Yam and Don MacLean interview Arizona head coach Sean Miller. Coach Miller tells the story of Don's recruiting trip to Pittsburgh, and describes the young MacLean's fiery presence on the courtChapter 2 5 mins
They discuss how college basketball recruiting has changed over the last several yearsChapter 3 3 mins
and how the Wildcats retain so much talent every season. Coach Miller also talks about the development of Arizona freshman guard Josh GreenChapter 4 2 mins
and describes some of the positives and negatives of coaching such a young teamChapter 5 7 mins
Finally, Coach Miller highlights the Wildcats' rebounding as the biggest factor in Arizona's Pac-12 title chances
Challengers to Oregon & All-Freshman Team
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Jan 7 2020 32m
Chapter 1 7 mins
Pac-12 Networks' Mike Yam and Don MacLean discuss if No. 9 Oregon is currently the best team in the conferenceChapter 2 2 mins
and chat about the Ducks' defensive performances. Mike and Don also look at a host of young Pac-12 teams that can compete for a conference championship, including No. 24 Arizona with their impressive Freshman classChapter 3 2 mins
They list some of the most impressive freshmen in the Pac-12Chapter 4 2 mins
and discuss the impact Stanford guard Tyrell Terry has made on the Cardinal this seasonChapter 5 4 mins
Mike & Don marvel at the perfect fit between Washington State and head coach Kyle Smith, and compare him to Cougars football head coach Mike LeachChapter 6 7 mins
Finally, on "Story Time with Don MacLean," Don recalls trash talking former Lakers star James Worthy during a pickup game at UCLA
USC Media Day with Andy Enfield, Jonah Mathews & Quinton Adlesh
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Oct 9 2019 12m
Arizona Media Day with Sean Miller, Nico Mannion & Josh Green
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Oct 9 2019 12m
Arizona State Media Day with Bobby Hurley, Remy Martin & Rob Edwards
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Oct 9 2019 13m