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The Take with Andy Sweeney

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Kentucky
Louisville, United States
College Basketball
Kentucky Derby
NCAA Tournament
NCAA Basketball
Louisville Basketball
Kentucky Basketball
Basketball
University Of Louisville
Mark Pope
Kentucky Wildcats
North Carolina
Jeff Brohm
NIL
College Football Playoff
Louisville Cardinals
Pat Kelsey
ESPN Louisville

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Hour three the guys start out with some Weekend Overreactions. Where is Clay Travis going and who should join him. Some explosive Blank sound leaves the guys wondering.

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Hour 2 the guys love other countries whining about the heat at the World Cup, CL Brown’s take on Momcilovich, and WDRB’s Eric Crawford joins the show.

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Hour 1 Andy opens the show with Pope recruiting hitting a hot streak, whatever happened to JMI hurting the Cats, the Kings are off to the championship game, will Trump curse the Knicks tonight, a medley for all the Louisville fans who love WVU baseba... more

Hour 3 the guys welcome ESPN Radio’s Marc Kestecher to the show, who wins the weekend, a thought on Russ Wilson, and a bunch of other nonsense to end the week.

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Hour 2 the guys welcome the great Brett McMurphy to the show to talk some college football, Blank believes in politicians, Andy has a Mikel prediction, the interns don’t know anything, and Biscuit chimes in.

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Hour 1 the show opens with phlegm, Andy wonders if the Cards/Cats need more retention with their rosters, the Pope daughters do some fun trash talking, On3’s Pete Nakos joins the show, breaking news with the Chicago Bears, and the SEC/ACC dropped the... more

The guys start talking about the tin anniversary. Tayler Lynch has one of the takes of all time. Some Ben Roberts sound on the locals rosters. We hear from UL Associate Head Coach, Sean Dixon.

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The guys crush Soforo to start the hour. The guys play some Fill in the Blank. We ponder what to do with a Colts guest. Nick stupidly defends Baisch. Da Boot gives a traffic report.

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Andy Sweeney
Host of The Take with Andy Sweeney; ESPN Louisville
Nick Valvano
Co-host; ESPN Louisville show contributor

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Hour Three -Roster Enhancement @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @Phil__Baker @RyanABlack
Q: Ultimately, do you think the best thing for Kentucky is to add one big-time player who almost stayed in the draft and came back?
Yes, adding a high-profile, versatile player could significantly strengthen Kentucky's roster, especially if they can balance minutes and fit with the other scorers; it's about upgrading the core while maintaining team chemistry and long-term development.
Hour Two - What's The Mixtape @NickyVESPN @Phil__Baker @vincewolfram15
Q: Could Ryan Conwell be playing himself into a late second round, and how do scouts view him?
Wolfram explains Conwell's age, college experience, and shooting/athleticism as traits that could push him into late rounds, noting his fit as a scoring plug for teams and how experience can be valuable in the NBA transition.
Hour Two - What's The Mixtape @NickyVESPN @Phil__Baker @vincewolfram15
Q: Has anyone's stock jumped up that surprised you? Has anyone's stock fell a little bit post-combine?
Vince cites Cameron Carr as a big riser, notes Morez Johnson's athleticism, and highlights how players performed in drills and the five-on-five context to reassess draft positioning, while acknowledging injury concerns around others like Mikel Brown and Jayden Quaintance.
Hour Two - The Tape - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @ericcrawford
Q: What is the bigger strategic move for Louisville in terms of recruiting and program momentum?
The coach's ability to attract top talent, paired with strategic spending and potential venture capital partnerships, could create a cycle of improved performance and results that sustain enthusiasm and financial support, especially if they can translate recruiting wins into on-field success.
Hour Two - The Tape - @TheOnlySweeney @NickyVESPN @ericcrawford
Q: What do you think is the bigger story locally if Louisville lands this recruit?
If Louisville lands the recruit, the biggest impact is likely an uptick in on-field performance and attendance, which could boost fan engagement and justify higher spending; however, the broader storyline is whether this signals a tipping point in Louisville's rebuilding and whether it influences the balance of power with Kentucky.

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A fast-paced regional sports show centered on college basketball, NIL dynamics, and local Louisville-Kentucky sports culture, with frequent banter, fan interaction, and sponsor shouts. Episodes thread together deep dives on roster moves, conference and tournament talk, and high-energy reactions to NBA and NCAA developments, all interlaced with Derby-week lore, pop-culture tangents, and resident humor. A standout pattern is the blend of tight sports analysis with informal, personality-driven conversations among a small core of hosts, plus notable guests from national outlets and local media who provide expert perspective on college basketball, media, and broader sports business topics. Listeners are likely drawn to candid hot takes, insider ... more

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