NCAA Tournament Upsets, Draft Risers, and Sleeper Stars

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops, Ani Umana and Jamie Shaw break down the NCAA Tournament bracket, identify the teams most capable of pulling off upsets, and spotlight the players who could use March Madness to raise their NBA draft stock. The guys discuss dangerous teams like VCU, USF, McNeese, and Kansas, while also digging into key prospect storylines involving Nate Ament, Kingston Flemings, Malik Thomas, LeBaron Phylon, and Darren Peterson. They also highlight sleeper players fans should watch during the tournament, including Nick Boyd, MJ Collins, Ugonna Onyenso, and several frontcourt standouts who could make a big impact. Later in the show, Ani and Jamie react to the Naismith High School Boys All-American teams, discuss why Jordan Smith Jr. was their pick for National Player of the Year, and explain why the 2026 class may be better than many people think.   WATCH to the podcast: SUBSCRIBE to Field of 68 Daily: https://https://fieldof68.beehiiv.com/ Check out our merch store: http://fieldof68.shop     The Field of 68 is presented by BetMGM The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVE SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Youtube Channel SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily FOLLOW: * Twitter * Instagram * Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops Ani and Jamie discuss the 2028 Rivals Rankings.   The Field of 68 is presented by BetMGM Start earning points for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app here and use referral code: F68 The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVE SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Youtube Channel SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily FOLLOW: * Twitter * Instagram * Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops, Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton discuss teams and players that could be risers during March Madness.   The Field of 68 is presented by BetMGM Start earning points for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app here and use referral code: F68 The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVE SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Youtube Channel SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily FOLLOW: * Twitter * Instagram * Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops, Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton debate the number 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft..   The Field of 68 is presented by BetMGM Start earning points for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app here and use referral code: F68 The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVE SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Youtube Channel SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily FOLLOW: * Twitter * Instagram * Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops, Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton debate the best player by position in CBB.   The Field of 68 is presented by BetMGM Start earning points for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app here and use referral code: F68 The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVE SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Youtube Channel SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily FOLLOW: * Twitter * Instagram * Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA) 21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops, Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton to discuss the injuries to Caleb Wilson and Richie Saunders. They also discuss Alijah Arenas' arrival. The Field of 68 is presented by BetMGMStart earning points for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app here and use referral code: F68The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVESUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Youtube ChannelSUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 DailyFOLLOW:* Twitter* Instagram* Youtubehttps://thefieldof68.comGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLERCO, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WYCall 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY)Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops, Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton to react to Dylan Mingo committing to UNC! The Field of 68 is presented by BetMGMStart earning points for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app here and use referral code: F68The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVESUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Youtube ChannelSUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 DailyFOLLOW:* Twitter* Instagram* Youtubehttps://thefieldof68.comGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLERCO, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WYCall 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY)Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Dylan Mingo, Dylan Mingo commitment, Dylan Mingo North Carolina, Dylan Mingo UNC, Dylan Mingo highlights, Dylan Mingo interview, Dylan Mingo On3, Dylan Mingo Rivals, Dylan Mingo recruiting, Dylan Mingo 5 star, number 1 point guard, top point guard 2026, UNC basketball recruiting, North Carolina Tar Heels basketball, UNC commitment reaction, UNC recruiting news, Hubert Davis recruiting, Tar Heels recruiting class, college basketball recruiting, high school basketball recruiting, On3 recruiting, Rivals basketball recruiting, Next Gen Hoops podcast, The Field of 68, instant reaction recruiting, five star commitment, UNC five star commit, ACC recruiting news, Tar Heels backcourt future, elite point guard commit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops, Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton to react to Jordan Smith Jr. committing to Arkansas. The Field of 68 is presented by BetMGMStart earning points for listening to this podcast. Download the Autograph app here and use referral code: F68The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVESUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Youtube ChannelSUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 DailyFOLLOW:* Twitter* Instagram* Youtubehttps://thefieldof68.comGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLERCO, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WYCall 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY)Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this episode of Next Gen Hoops (presented by On3/Rivals on The Field of 68), Ani Umana is joined by Jamie Shaw and Joe Tipton to break down the 2026 draft landscape. The crew debates whether Caleb Wilson has officially crashed the “Big Three” conversation with AJ Dybantsa, Darrion Peterson, and Cam Boozer, and they dig into the tension between Boozer’s elite analytics and the eye-test questions about athletic pop and defensive versatility. They also spotlight Nate Ament’s second-half surge into top-five territory, plus the biggest draft risers and “crashers” making noise: Chris Cenac’s role growth at Houston, Braden Buries looking like a lottery staple, Mikel Brown’s 45-point eruption, and Keaton Wagler’s remarkable breakout as a big, skilled guard. The episode closes with NIL returnee implications and a teaser for a deeper Elijah Arenas conversation next week.WATCH to the podcast:SUBSCRIBE to Field of 68 Daily: https://https://fieldof68.beehiiv.com/Check out our merch store: http://fieldof68.shop  The Field of 68 is presented by BetMGMThe Field of 68 merch store is now LIVESUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Youtube ChannelSUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 DailyFOLLOW:* Twitter* Instagram* Youtubehttps://thefieldof68.comGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLERCO, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WYCall 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY)Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Rivals 2026 rankings update is here, and the guys break down the biggest movers and the thought process behind the board. Jamie Shaw explains how Rivals balances film study, upside, archetypes, and NBA-style projection as the final update approaches after the All-Star circuit. The crew dives deep into why Dylan Mingo remains the No. 1 point guard despite injury, how Abdul-Toray’s two-way ceiling is rapidly expanding, and what led to Dean Rueckert’s massive jump in the rankings. The episode also spotlights major risers like Quinton Coleman, Dakari Spear, and Lucas Murillo, before closing with a detailed recruiting rundown on the top uncommitted players and how the transfer portal is reshaping decision timelines. WATCH to the podcast:SUBSCRIBE to Field of 68 Daily: https://https://fieldof68.beehiiv.com/Check out our merch store: http://fieldof68.shop  The Field of 68 is presented by BetMGMThe Field of 68 merch store is now LIVESUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Youtube ChannelSUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 DailyFOLLOW:* Twitter* Instagram* Youtubehttps://thefieldof68.comGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLERCO, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WYCall 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY)Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). In partnership with Kansas Crossing Casino and Hotel.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.