On today’s Sports IQ, Larry Smith and the crew break down a loaded day across college basketball, the NFL, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame — with powerhouse programs, rising contenders, and a Hall of Fame controversy that just won’t go away.

The show opens with headlines from the NBA and college hoops, including a potential farewell moment for LeBron James in Cleveland, dominant performances around the league, and another overwhelming win by the UConn women — who continue to look untouchable as March approaches.

From there, LSU women’s basketball takes center stage as Reed Darcy, LSU beat writer for The Advocate, joins the show to discuss the Tigers’ depth, rebounding resurgence, and championship ceiling in a brutally deep SEC. Reed also reflects on Angel Reese’s lasting legacy, Kim Mulkey’s leadership style, and where LSU fits nationally behind the juggernaut that is UConn.

Later in the hour, Chapel Fowler of The State stops by to talk Clemson basketball’s impressive ACC run, Brad Brownell’s program turnaround, and why the Tigers are a legitimate threat heading toward a marquee showdown with Duke at Cameron Indoor. Chapel also dives into Clemson football, unpacking Dabo Swinney’s explosive press conference accusing Ole Miss of tampering — and what it means for the future of the transfer portal and NCAA enforcement.

The show wraps with a spirited discussion on the Pro Football Hall of Fame, questioning the snubs of Bill Belichick and Eli Manning, before closing with today’s Moment of Awe — a look back at the very first Pro Football Hall of Fame class, selected on this day in 1963.

🏀 Topics Discussed in This Episode

• LeBron James’ possible final game in Cleveland

• NBA and college basketball headlines

• UConn women’s historic dominance

• LSU women’s basketball depth and SEC title hopes

• Angel Reese’s legacy at LSU

• Kim Mulkey’s impact and coaching philosophy

• Clemson basketball’s rise in the ACC

• Brad Brownell’s program turnaround

• Duke vs. Clemson looming showdown

• Dabo Swinney, Ole Miss, and alleged transfer tampering

• Transfer portal calendar flaws

• Bill Belichick & Eli Manning Hall of Fame snubs

• Pro Football Hall of Fame origins

  
  

  🏛️ Moment of Awe

On this day in 1963, the first-ever Pro Football Hall of Fame class was announced — a legendary group that included George Halas, Curly Lambeau, Red Grange, Bronko Nagurski, and Jim Thorpe. Those original inductees helped shape the game of football as we know it today.