This week on Straight Shooters, Tyler Kaplan & Co. fire off the sharpest takes in college basketball as they break down everything that went down from 11/10 to 11/16. The crew dives into the top five games of the week, shocking results, early-season storylines, and the plays everyone’s talking about.

Plus, the always-chaotic “Idiots of the Week” segment returns — calling out the wildest decisions, worst blunders, and most head-scratching moments across the college hoops landscape.

From breakout stars to brutal collapses, from coaching masterclasses to coaching disasters, the Straight Shooters bring you the most honest, entertaining, and unfiltered recap in CBB.

The Straight Shooters are back with their first impressions of the new college basketball season, and there’s plenty to talk about. The crew dives into the heavyweight Florida–Arizona matchup that lived up to the hype, breaking down how the Wildcats’ size and tempo clashed with Florida’s aggressive guard play. They talk UNC’s early dominance and whether the Tar Heels’ balanced attack makes them a legitimate title threat right out of the gate. The conversation also highlights the nation’s standout freshman phenoms, from instant-impact scorers to breakout big men already turning heads.

No filters, no fluff — just hoops talk the way it’s meant to be: sharp, honest, and straight to the point.

The Straight Shooters Podcast tips off the 2025–26 college basketball season with a bang, diving into the biggest storylines and boldest predictions. The crew breaks down which powerhouse programs look poised for a championship run, which sleeper teams could shock the nation, and which new coaches are ready to breathe fresh life into their squads. From blue-blood battles to breakout stars, the Straight Shooters are calling it like they see it—no fluff, just pure hoops talk.