Hosted by Vince Wolfram, That’s a W is a weekly national college basketball show blending analytics-driven insight with feel-based analysis and a coast-to-coast perspective. The show highlights players and engages fans while covering the biggest games across the country, featuring performance-based Honor Rolls, conversations with basketball’s biggest voices, and audience call-ins to create a shared hoops experience. It’s a space for college basketball fans to get informed takes, appreciate the sport, and celebrate what makes college basketball special.
The Notre Dame Basketball Story Micah Shrewsberry Wants to Rewrite | That's A W
Micah Shrewsberry set a goal to become a head coach by age 30. Now, he’s building Notre Dame basketball his way, with a vision for his program and the people he wants to lead it.
In this exclusive episode of That's A W, Vince Wolfram sits down with Notre Dame Fighting Irish head coach Micah Shrewsberry in South Bend, Indiana, to discuss his roster, coaching philosophy, and journey through the game.
Coach Shrewsberry breaks down Notre Dame's new-look roster, featuring Gonzaga transfer Braeden Smith, Winthrop standout Logan Duncomb, and four-year Irish guard Braeden Shrewsberry. He also discusses the potential of Brady Koehler and Jonathan Sanderson heading into the 2026–27 season.
From his read-and-react offensive philosophy to recruiting character and finding the right fit in the transfer portal, Shrews explains what it means to be a “Notre Dame guy” and why academics remain a priority amid the changing landscape of college basketball.
Plus, Coach Shrewsberry reflects on his early mentorship under Brad Stevens, his goal of becoming a head coach by age 30, and the meaningful item he carries in his pocket every day as a reminder to keep chasing his dreams.
Chapters:
00:00 Micah Shrewsberry Joins That's A W
01:14 Why Notre Dame's New Team Is Different
01:58 Building a Freer, More Unselfish Offense
04:02 Rebuilding Through the Transfer Portal
05:39 Why Braeden Smith Was the Right Point Guard
07:45 What Logan Duncomb Brings to Notre Dame
09:16 Braeden Shrewsberry's Next Step
10:52 Brady Koehler and Jonathan Sanderson's Potential
13:22 Shrewsberry's Dream of Coaching by Age 30
14:07 What He Learned From Brad Stevens
15:43 Why Notre Dame Was the Right Job
18:02 Protecting Academics in the NIL Era
19:53 Recruiting Players Who Embrace Challenges
21:09 Why Shrewsberry Still Carries a Blockbuster Card
23:09 His Greatest Career W at Penn State
25:03 Notre Dame Superlatives and Rapid-Fire Questions
00:00 The Coach Still Chasing His Dream
00:31 Micah Shrewsberry Joins That's A W
01:14 Why Notre Dame's New Team Is Different
01:58 Building a Freer, More Unselfish Offense
04:02 Rebuilding Through the Transfer Portal
05:39 Why Braeden Smith Was the Right Point Guard
07:45 What Logan Duncomb Brings to Notre Dame
09:16 Braeden Shrewsberry's Next Step
10:52 Brady Koehler and Jonathan Sanderson's Potential
13:22 Shrewsberry's Dream of Coaching by Age 30
14:07 What He Learned From Brad Stevens
15:43 Why Notre Dame Was the Right Job
18:02 Protecting Academics in the NIL Era
19:53 Recruiting Players Who Embrace Challenges
21:09 Why Shrewsberry Still Carries a Blockbuster Card
23:09 His Greatest Career W at Penn State
25:03 Notre Dame Superlatives and Rapid-Fire Questions
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8 Oct 2026
Kevin Overton on Steven Pearl, Tahaad Pettiford & Auburn's Next Step | That's A W
Why did Kevin Overton stay at Auburn after the coaching change from Bruce Pearl to Steven Pearl? And why does the Tigers' star guard believe last season's NIT championship was only the beginning?
In this exclusive episode of That's A W, Vince Wolfram sits down with Auburn basketball star Kevin Overton for a revealing conversation about his journey, his loyalty to Auburn, and his expectations for the 2026–27 college basketball season.
Overton shares the emotional moment he and his teammates experienced during Auburn's coaching transition, explaining how Steven Pearl earned their trust and why he never seriously considered transferring after that moment.
From his early days at Drake to Texas Tech and Auburn, Overton reflects on rediscovering his confidence, embracing a bigger offensive role, and finding the mentality that helped him finish last season on a high note.
He also opens up about winning the NIT, why he believes he belongs on a bigger postseason stage, and his determination to lead the Tigers back into NCAA Tournament contention.
Plus, Kevin discusses his electric backcourt partnership with Tahaad Pettiford, Auburn's new roster and improved depth, the differences between SEC and Big 12 basketball, and what it will take to reach the Elite Eight and beyond.
The conversation wraps with rapid-fire questions about NBA basketball, his favorite sneakers, Auburn's locker-room music, and the surprising story behind the biggest win of his basketball career.
Chapters:
00:00 Kevin Overton Joins That's A W
00:59 Why Kevin Overton Stayed at Auburn
02:47 The Emotional Coaching Transition
03:35 His Greatest Strength on the Court
04:20 Rediscovering His Game at Auburn
05:39 Winning the NIT and Wanting More
06:35 His Offseason Improvements
07:26 Playing Every Game Like His Last
08:21 His Partnership With Tahaad Pettiford
10:30 SEC vs. Big 12 Basketball
12:29 Auburn's New Roster and Team Chemistry
14:17 What He Would Tell His Younger Self
15:48 How Auburn's Depth Changes Everything
17:37 Chasing Another Elite Eight Appearance
18:31 Rapid Fire: NBA, Rings, Teammates and Sneakers
23:15 The Biggest W of His Basketball Career
24:30 A Message to Auburn Fans
Can Kevin Overton and Tahaad Pettiford lead Auburn on a deep NCAA Tournament run?
Drop your predictions in the comments!
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5 Oct 2026
Steven Pearl Gets Candid About Taking Over Auburn From Bruce Pearl | That’s A W
Steven Pearl is officially putting his stamp on Auburn basketball.
In this exclusive episode of That’s A W, Vince Wolfram sits down with Auburn head coach Steven Pearl to discuss building his first roster from the ground up, what he learned during his first season as a head coach, how his philosophy differs from Bruce Pearl’s, and why Auburn basketball could look very different this season.
Pearl opens up about the decisions Bruce couldn’t teach him, learning to delegate as a first-time head coach, Auburn’s revamped roster and increased size, the return of Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton, the wild story behind Narcisse Ngoy’s unexpected NBA Draft selection, Auburn’s use of AI in recruiting, and why an October exhibition against Alabama was too good to pass up.
He also discusses the pressure surrounding NCAA eligibility decisions, Auburn football’s new era with Alex Golesh, and why being a great husband and father matters just as much to him as becoming a great basketball coach.
Chapters:
00:00 Steven Pearl’s New Era at Auburn
01:14 Building His First True Auburn Roster
03:38 Why This Season Feels Like Year One
04:38 How Steven Pearl Differs From Bruce Pearl
05:53 Why Auburn’s Stars Came Back
08:01 Developing Auburn’s New Leaders
10:18 Learning to Be a Head Coach
11:58 The Moment Pearl Found His Coaching Voice
12:52 What Bruce Pearl Couldn’t Teach Him
14:57 Steven Pearl Admits He Needed Help
16:37 Auburn’s New-Look Roster
17:04 The Wild Narcisse NBA Draft Story
18:36 Auburn’s Massive New Center
19:59 Why Auburn Got Much Bigger
22:09 Auburn’s Transfer Portal Steals
25:07 Auburn’s Newfound Depth
26:39 How Auburn Finds Transfer Portal Gems
27:11 Auburn Is Using AI to Recruit Players
28:07 Navigating NCAA Eligibility Chaos
30:05 What Auburn Must Fix Before the Season
31:32 Why Auburn Is Playing Alabama in October
32:45 Steven Pearl on Auburn Football’s New Era
34:16 Steven Pearl’s Biggest W
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