In the 42nd episode of Around The Waves on KCOU 88.1 FM, Luca Vitale and Ben Schmidt welcome Matthew Newkirk onto the show. Around The Waves opens the show with the "Nothing But Net" segment, where Matthew provides the history of the Mizzou and Kansas rivalry. Following the history lecture, the crew debates if the Mizzou men's basketball team has a chance tomorrow against the Jayhawks. Game action is slated for 2:15 CST. Around The Waves transitions to the NBA with "Ben's Basketball Brief" where Ben discusses if the Portland Trail Blazers and all-star player Damien Lillard should part ways and if the Chicago Bulls should acquire Myles Turner or Demontas Sabonis from the Indiana Pacers fire sale. Lastly, Ben highlights Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards for his player spotlight. The crew then transitions to the NFL Luca Vitale gives his Legendary List of the top 5 NFL Teams entering action into week 13. Following the list, Around The Waves debates if the Kansas City Chiefs are the AFC favorites. Next, Around The Waves discuss if the Super Bowl will feature a Tom Brady and Bill Belichick matchup. Lastly, Luca jumps into some NHL coverage, "Pass the Puck" segment, where he talks about his Blackhawks. Next week we'll invite our next guest(s) to the show, so stay tuned!
