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The Program with Woj

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Adrian Wojnarowski and In the Arena Studios welcome you to "The Program with Woj." In this series, the veteran journalist and influential media personality—now serving as General Manager of the St. Bonaventure men's basketball program—is joined by high-profile guests. They offer a wide range of perspectives across multiple college and professional sports to explore the business of building a sustainable and competitive program. Woj will approach every conversation from the seat of a brand-new GM in a completely different profession. With this transition in mind, the series acts as a lens into his own curiosity, seeking to understand how teams develop their respective programs and what it takes to sustain the success needed to compete at the highest levels of college and professional sports. For Sponsorship Inquiries: sponsorship@inthearenastudios.com For Press Inquiries: Press@inthearenastudios.com For General Inquiries: Inquiries@inthearenastudios.com

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Episode thumbnail for Jeff Peterson on working to build an NBA contender and why the Hornets were sold on Kon Knueppel

June 12, 2026

Jeff Peterson on working to build an NBA contender and why the Hornets were sold on Kon Knueppel

Charlotte Hornets President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson joins The Program to discuss the realities of building an NBA contender in today's league. Peterson takes Adrian Wojnarowski inside the Hornets' front office as they prepare for another pivotal offseason, sharing lessons from two years leading basketball operations in Charlotte and explaining how organizations navigate the draft, free agency, and trade market simultaneously. Topics include: Why some NBA trades take months or even years to complete How front offices manage draft season, free agency, and trade talks at the same time The impact of the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement on roster building Why small-market teams face a different path to contention The changing value of draft picks in today's NBA How the Hornets evaluated Kon Knueppel throughout the scouting process What made Knueppel stand out as both a prospect and a person Why basketball IQ and decision-making matter more than ever The importance of alignment between the front office and coaching staff Jeff Peterson's partnership with Hornets head coach Charles Lee Charlotte's long-term vision for building a sustainable winner Subscribe to The Program with Woj for conversations with the most influential leaders, executives, coaches, and players shaping the future of sports. A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Novig, America’s sports exchange, where you can make picks on the NBA, NFL, and more at the best odds. Go to https://novig.com and use code WOJ to get 50 dollars worth of Novig coins when you spend your first five dollars. Must be 21+. No purchase necessary to play. Void where prohibited. See terms of use for eligibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode thumbnail for Jonathan Givony analyzes the 2026 NBA Draft: Dybantsa, Boozer, or Peterson at No. 1?

June 5, 2026

Jonathan Givony analyzes the 2026 NBA Draft: Dybantsa, Boozer, or Peterson at No. 1?

Draft Express founder Jonathan Givony joins Woj for an in-depth look at the 2026 NBA Draft and the difficult decisions facing teams at the top of the board. In this episode, we cover: • Why Givony would select Darryn Peterson over AJ Dybantsa and Cam Boozer with the No. 1 overall pick • How Peterson, Boozer, and Dybantsa compare as franchise cornerstones • Why the analytics strongly favor Cam Boozer and what makes him one of the safest prospects in recent memory • How college basketball's financial boom is reshaping the talent pool available to NBA teams • What teams can learn from evaluating second-generation NBA players like Boozer • How injuries affected Peterson's freshman season and why teams remain confident in his long-term upside • Why the San Antonio Spurs may be ahead of schedule in their pursuit of a championship • How recent changes to the NBA Draft Lottery could permanently alter team-building strategies around the league • Why scouting, analytics, and player evaluation may be more important than ever in the modern NBA Subscribe for more episodes of The Program with Woj, new every Wednesday. 2:24 — How the 2026 NBA Draft Class Stacks Up 5:55 — Who Should Be the No. 1 Pick? 8:09 — The Analytics Case for Cam Boozer 11:05 — How NBA Bloodlines Impact Draft Evaluation 13:41 — Darryn Peterson's Injury and Draft Outlook 17:13 — The Spurs' Rapid Rise Around Victor Wembanyama 20:06 — How Lottery Reform Is Changing Team Building 22:12 — The NBA's Push to Spread Talent Across the League 24:01 — Building a Contender Without Top Draft Picks 25:24 — How NIL and Revenue Sharing Are Reshaping the Draft 26:52 — Why Scouting Matters More Than Ever A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Novig, America's sports exchange, where you can make picks on the NBA, NFL, and more at the best odds. Go to Novig.com and use code WOJ to get $50 worth of Novig coins when you spend your first $5. Must be 21+. No purchase necessary to play. Void where prohibited. See terms of use for eligibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode thumbnail for Jonathan Givony details the NCAA’s 11th hour international eligibility crackdown

June 3, 2026

Jonathan Givony details the NCAA’s 11th hour international eligibility crackdown

Draft Express founder Jonathan Givony joins Woj to examine the NCAA's new international eligibility guidelines and the uncertainty they're creating throughout college basketball. In this episode, we cover: • Why the NCAA's May guidance caught coaches and programs off guard • How international players can lose eligibility based on the leagues they played in overseas • Why schools that have already committed millions in NIL and roster construction are now scrambling for answers • The growing backlog of international players waiting on eligibility rulings • How the NCAA determines whether a player is considered a professional athlete • Why coaches are frustrated by the lack of transparency in the eligibility process • The role of NGB waivers and how they affect older international prospects • Whether the NCAA is signaling a broader effort to limit older international athletes in college sports • How these changes could reshape recruiting and roster building across the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and beyond Subscribe for more episodes of The Program with Woj, new every Wednesday. 1:14 — NCAA's New International Eligibility Rules Explained 2:24 — Why Coaches Were Surprised by the NCAA's May Guidance 3:28 — How Overseas Leagues Could Make Players Ineligible 5:49 — Hundreds of International Players Caught in Limbo 6:21 — The NCAA's New "League Quality" Standard 7:25 — Why Coaches, Agents, and Players Want More Transparency 8:22 — Does the NCAA Still Want International Players? 9:11 — How Many College Rosters Could Be Affected? 10:10 — What Is an NGB Waiver? 11:06 — Why Older International Players Are Being Held Up 12:14 — The Rise of Former Pros Entering College Basketball 12:58 — Why Programs Feel the Rules Changed Midstream 13:38 — Did LSU's Recruiting Class Trigger This Crackdown? 15:23 — Why the NCAA Changed Course on International Eligibility 16:17 — Is Anyone Really an Amateur Anymore? 17:19 — The Political Forces Shaping NCAA Policy 18:14 — The Impact of the Proposed "Five-for-Five" Rule 19:24 — The Protect College Sports Act Explained 20:38 — How These Changes Could Affect Other NCAA Sports 21:17 — Will the New NCAA Legislation Actually Pass? A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Novig, America’s sports exchange, where you can make picks on the NBA, NFL, and more at the best odds. Go to https://novig.com and use code WOJ to get 50 dollars worth of Novig coins when you spend your first five dollars. Must be 21+. No purchase necessary to play. Void where prohibited. See terms of use for eligibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What is The Program with Woj?

Adrian Wojnarowski and In the Arena Studios welcome you to "The Program with Woj." In this series, the veteran journalist and influential media personality—now serving as General Manager of the St. Bonaventure men's basketball program—is joined by high-profile guests. They offer a wide range of perspectives across multiple college and professional sports to explore the business of building a sustainable and competitive program.

Woj will approach every conversation from the seat of a brand-new GM in a completely different profession. With this transition in mind, the series acts as a lens into his own curiosity, seeking to understand how teams develop their respective programs and what it takes to sustain the success needed to compete at the highest levels of college and professional sports.

For Sponsorship Inquiries: sponsorship@inthearenastudios.com

For Press Inquiries: Press@inthearenastudios.com

For General Inquiries: Inquiries@inthearenastudios.com

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

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