Hour 2: Manuch and Jimmy B. Discuss the Suns’ Slide in the Western Conference, "Campus Quickies" Previews the Latest Headlines in the State, and Wrap With Our Random Fact of the Day.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 49:07

The second hour of the program, broadcast live from the DraftKings Sportsbook at TPC Scottsdale, began with Manuch sharing a personal anecdote about his deep connections within the Arizona sports landscape before the hosts pivoted to the Phoenix Suns’ 116–104 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The duo analyzed how the team's third consecutive defeat has caused them to slide in the Western Conference standings, making the battle to avoid the Play-In Tournament increasingly difficult. The crew also relived the opening night of the NCAA Tournament, highlighted by Tramon Mark’s game-winning jumper with 1.1 seconds left to lift Texas over NC State in a First Four thriller. Looking ahead, the guys discussed the impending returns of Dillon Brooks and Mark Williams to the lineup and what schematic adjustments the Suns must make to contain Victor Wembanyama in their upcoming meeting with the San Antonio Spurs. Later, the program turned to a packed edition of “Campus Quickies,” featuring Hod Rabino from DevilsDigest.com, who provided the latest updates on ASU’s search for a new head coach, including the traction behind Randy Bennett. Steve Rivera from FOX Sports Tucson then discussed the pressure on the No. 1 seed Arizona Wildcats as they prepare to open their tournament run in San Diego, and NAU voice Mitch Strohman joined the Right Toyota Guest Line to shift the focus to the gridiron, previewing the key storylines for Lumberjacks spring football. The hour concluded with a pair of Random Facts of the Day and the latest NFL offseason news in Football at 50.