The Skinny on Sports

Stretch Run & Spotlight Games

Two months left in the NBA regular season and things are heating up. We break down the league, debate our current Top 5 teams, and look at what it means for the stretch run. Plus, a tough back to back for OKC and what it says about this squad heading toward the playoffs. On the high school side, it is area finals week. We talk favorite matchups, teams we like, and who has the best shot to punch their ticket forward.

Survive & Advance, From Regionals to the Western Throne

Small school regionals are officially in the books and there were some unreal stories right here on ParagonTV. Buzzer beaters, upsets, season saving performances, you name it. We break down who survived, who advanced, and what it means heading into the next round. The 2A through 4A district tournaments are wrapped up too, so we reset the bracket and look ahead to what’s coming up this week across the state. On the national side, USA Hockey steals the Olympic spotlight and reminds everyone who still owns the ice. In the NBA, with just two months left in the regular season, things are tightening up. If the Oklahoma City Thunder get healthy, could all those injuries actually turn into a blessing in disguise? And in the MVP race, are people already bored with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander putting up ridiculous numbers every night? Plus, has our pick to win the Western Conference changed?

Upset Alerts

High school hoops are heating up. We talk about the can’t miss regional finals matchups on Saturday. Who’s rolling. Who’s in trouble. And which favorites might be on upset alert. Is there ever a case for taking a loss now to make a deeper run next week, or is that just coach speak? Then we jump to college basketball. What would you do about Darryn Peterson at KU?

Senior Night Showdowns, Bracket Chaos, and the Tanking Debate

We’re breaking down all the regional tournament results, what the brackets look like now, and which ranked teams got caught slipping last night. Plus, Elk City hosted Altus on Senior Night. In the NBA, everybody’s yelling about tanking again. Can it actually be fixed? How? Is any idea really off the table at this point? Or are we trying to solve something that isn’t really broken? And what are small market teams supposed to do if tanking disappears? OU brings in a new running backs coach. And for Oklahoma State, is this the last real shot at keeping tournament hopes alive?

Fire Weather & Basketball

We start with something bigger than sports. Fire awareness. Conditions are right, winds are up, and today is a day to pay attention. High school regionals tip off tonight. We break down the matchups you’ll be watching here locally and across the state. It’s also Senior Night in Elk City as the Elks host Altus. What kind of emotion does that bring, and how dangerous can that make a team this time of year? At the college level, how many teams can actually win it all? Is the Big 12 still the best conference in the country? And what is the real issue with OU and OSU men’s basketball right now? Plus, we remember Robert Duvall, who passed away at 95. Is he on the Mount Rushmore of sports movie actors? And if not, who is?

Regionals or Bust

District tournaments are wrapped up in Classes A, B1, and B2, and now it’s time to find out who survives regionals and who’s packing it up. We’ll break down the first round matchups, where Elk City stands heading into the final regular season game, and what’s ahead for Merritt as district play against OCA takes center stage. Plus, a wild stat involving Big Elk basketball that you won’t believe. Are you watching the Olympics or skipping it this year? We’ll get into that. Baseball season is knocking on the door, college baseball and softball are officially back, and the Sooners looked right at home at Globe Life. The Pokes, not so much.

Super Bowl Fallout, McCarthy Madness, and the NCAA Wild West

Scotty G is back on Garrison Financial Friday, and he is not holding back. The crew breaks down Seattle’s Super Bowl win, the Mike McCarthy hire, and why college football might be headed for full Wild West mode. Plus, Olympics hockey, curling chaos, and a quick rundown of tonight’s local hoops and playoff action.

Brackets Drop and NFL Shakeups

Today on The Skinny on Sports, it’s all hoops and bracket season. We hit the biggest storylines from last night’s high school games, what it means heading into playoff week, and which matchups have everyone watching. The 2A and 4A brackets are out, and the Tucker Family Beef “8 for State” challenge is on (you still have time to get your picks in by Facebook or text). Then we pivot to NFL offseason talk, looking ahead at next year’s shakeups, surprise teams, and a few names we think could be the next big headline.

Buckets, Beef, and Thunder Booms

Talking about high school basketball games happening tonight. The Tucker Family Beef 8 for State contest is here! We get Atha's thoughts about the Super Bowl. Who could return next year? Thunder get a big road win last night. J-Dub took over the 2nd half. If OKC gets healthy, will all the injuries be a blessing in disguise?

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