B1G Spotlight with Deon Thomas

Feb 23 2024 11 ep. 1

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The Country's most exciting basketball conference keeps getting bigger! Deon Thomas and Aaron Yorke have you covered with breakdowns of the teams and players that will keep the Big Ten gyms scorching all season long. It's B1G Spotlight on Bleav.

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Penn State Triumphs in Rec Hall and Iowa Gains Momentum

Feb 23 2024 34 mins

Deon and Aaron discuss Penn State's stunning upset of Illinois and Iowa making its case for the NCAA Tournament with a pair of Quad 1 wins.

Ohio State Fires Chris Holtmann and Bubble Watch

Feb 15 2024 27 mins

Deon and Aaron discuss Ohio State's decision to fire Chris Holtmann and break down the NCAA Tournament chances of the Big Ten's bubble teams.

Wisconsin's Losing Streak and Indiana's Big Rivalry Game

Feb 08 2024 30 mins

Deon and Aaron talk about what is going wrong for Wisconsin during its losing streak and preview a monster Saturday, including Indiana vs. Purdue.

Overtime Thrillers in West Lafayette and Lincoln

Feb 02 2024 33 mins

Deon and Aaron discuss the exciting overtime wins by Purdue and Nebraska. They also talk about Maryland's formula for an NCAA Tournament bid and an upcoming heavyweight battle for Big Ten supremacy.

The Return of Terrence Shannon Jr. and the Rise of Sparty

Jan 23 2024 29 mins

Deon and Aaron talk about how the return of Terrence Shannon Jr. from suspension will impact the Big Ten title race. The guys also break down Northwestern's bubble status, Michigan State's winning streak, and key upcoming games.

Maryland and Iowa Enter the NCAA Tournament Conversation

Jan 17 2024 26 mins

Deon and Aaron break down the early Big Ten title race as well as Maryland and Iowa picking up some big wins to put themselves in position to make a run at the NCAA Tournament.

Trey Kaufman-Renn Breaks Out and Minnesota Surprises

Jan 09 2024 27 mins

Deon and Aaron discuss Trey Kaufman-Renn's breakout game and Purdue's big win over Illinois. They also break down the troubles for Michigan and Maryland and talk about the key factor for the surging Gophers.

Michigan Struggles and Terrence Shannon Jr. Suspended

Jan 02 2024 33 mins

Deon and Aaron break down Michigan's struggles and talk about what makes Purdue the best team in the land. They also discuss how the Illini will look without Terrence Shannon Jr. in the lineup.

Conference Rankings and Big Ten Tiers

Dec 13 2023 50 mins

Deon and Aaron discuss where the Big Ten ranks among the best conferences in America. The guys also rank all 14 Big Ten teams into tiers and preview some huge non-conference games.

Illinois and Wisconsin Have Big Weeks, Purdue Bounces Back

Dec 07 2023 48 mins

Deon and Aaron discuss massive wins by Illinois and Wisconsin, Purdue's upset loss and bounce-back win, Rutgers' blue-blood level recruiting, and more!