Jason & Amin discuss HBCUs playing in the NCAA Men's & Women's Basketball Tournaments. Alabama State will move forward to play overall #1 Auburn & the guys talk about how schools benefit from being in the tournament and how the exposure introduces kids to those schools. It's a great recruiting tool. The guys also discussed if HBCU schools are underrated in the tournament. Some coaches are down on the fact that HBCU seem to always be a sixteen seed even if their season suggests they should seed higher than that. The guys remember legendary author, journalist, sportswriter & colleague John Feinstein. John was a guest on the program a few years ago promoting his book 'Raise A Fist, Take A Knee: Race & The Illusion of Progress in Modern Sports'. The guys end the show discussing LA Sparks star Cameron Brink as she expressed frustration with recruiting male practice players as some men want more than just to hoop.

John Feinstein, Author - Raise A Fist, Take A Knee: Race & The Illusion of Progress in Modern Sports (From December 2021)

- John wrote the book in hopes of gaining a better understanding of the racial polarization going on in the country through the lens of sports.

- There has been progress in modern sports in terms of race relations, but there are people who think that enough has been done and there isn't any more progress to be made, which isn't true.

- Race is an issue and we see it every day. It would be lovely if it wasn't.

- One day, folks may look at Colin Kaepernick the same way we look at John Carlos and Tommie Smith.

- John explains why he wrote the book and its origins beginning with a conversation with John Thompson.

- John has spoken to many black players and coaches over the past 18 months examining the inequality in professional athletics.

- Several people blew John away when working on this book. One, in particular, was Mike Tomlin. Mike was so brutally honest. Another was Tony Dungy.

- Coach K was very passionate about the issue. Coach K admitted, despite being around many black men, he had not been aware of many of the issues black men deal with.

- John also spoke to folks who couldn't express themselves as much as they wanted to due to backlash which would have caused issues with their current jobs.

- There is a lot more to be done and hopefully there are people out there capable to making things better.

Jason and Kirk begin by remembering former NBA player and entrepreneur, Junior Bridgeman. Junior had a solid NBA career, but he also turned into a billionaire entrepreneur post- career. All players should strive to do some of what Junior accomplished after his playing career ended. The discussion turns to Jax's alma mater, Bowling Green University, hiring former Tennessee State head coach & NFL running back Eddie George as their new football coach. The guys are excited for the former Forward Progress guest as he continues progressing upward on his head coaching journey. Another HBCU program has started the progression of a promising head coaching career. Jax is beyond excited about the Falcons program. The show ends with a discussion on Angel Reese's comments on her podcast suggesting WNBA players should boycott when they begin labor negotiations. The players want & deserve higher wages among other things. Jason & Kirk both feel the union and the league will settle all issues way before it gets to the point of striking.

Jason and Kirk reunite and begin the programme by recapping Kirk's week at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Kirk had a chance to chat with Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, who are expected to be top picks in this year's draft. The guys also talk about the performance at the combine by Bhayshul Tuten, a running back who began his career at North Carolina A&T and then transferred to Virginia Tech. Tuten ran an amazing 4.32 40, the fastest time at the combine. Kirk points out how rare that is. Tuten has opened some eyes and will be looked at by NFL teams ahead of the draft. The discussion then turns to Serena Williams joining the ownership of the new WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo. The Tempo will make its debut in 2026. Next, the guys discuss an article that discusses Black athletes' voices are needed more now than ever to continue championing social justice. The article also mentions the repercussions for Black athletes who use their platform to speak out. It is a danger always faced by Black athletes such as Muhammad Ali and more recently Colin Kaepenick. The show ends with the guys talking about their favorite hobby, golf. Eight-time NFL Pro Bowler Patrick Peterson has founded Gold Links Golf Club and wants more Black representation in golf.