Hour 2: Paul Coro Discusses GCU’s Transition to the Mountain West, Manuch and Jimmy B. Debate Devin Booker’s Role as Point Guard, and Kyle Dodd Analyzes the ASU Coaching Search.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | 48:54

The second hour of the program, broadcast live from Bigs American Bar and Grill for St. Patrick’s Day, began with the Tuesday GCU Lopes Report featuring Lopes radio analyst Paul Coro on the Right Toyota Guest Line. Coro discussed the challenges and successes of Grand Canyon University’s inaugural season in the Mountain West Conference, weighing the increased level of competition against the program's long-term growth and teasing what fans can expect from Bryce Drew’s squad in the upcoming offseason. Following the report, Manuch and Jimmy B. revisited the Phoenix Suns’ 120–112 loss to the Boston Celtics, with Manuch sparking a heated debate by arguing that Devin Booker’s seven turnovers prove he is not the natural point guard the team needs despite his 40-point scoring output. The hosts also expressed concern over the Suns' dwindling window to secure a top-six seed and avoid the Play-In Tournament as the regular season reaches its final weeks. Later, ASU basketball analyst Kyle Dodd joined the show to provide the latest updates on the Sun Devils' head coaching vacancy. Dodd emphasized the difficulty of recruiting a high-caliber replacement while simultaneously convincing current roster pillars to stay in Tempe via the Transfer Portal. The hour concluded with a Random Fact of the Day about the unusual origins of St. Patrick's Day "corned" beef and another edition of Football at 50 analyzing the latest NFL free agency movements.