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In The Zone With Anthony

In The Zone With Anthony

By: Anthony Smith
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Talking sports. College sports (football, basketball men and women's, baseball and softball. NFL, NBA, MLB, sports history Negro League Baseball History and HBCU reports.

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Episodes
  • Episode 194- Draft Night Dreams: Winners, Surprises & Brendan Sorsby's Uncertain Future

    Episode 194- Draft Night Dreams: Winners, Surprises & Brendan Sorsby's Uncertain Future
    Jun 26 2026
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    The future of the NBA took center stage at the 2026 NBA Draft, and In The Zone with Anthony Smith has you covered from every angle. Anthony breaks down the biggest winners and surprises from Round 1, analyzes why the Memphis Grizzlies believe Cameron Boozer can be a franchise cornerstone, and examines what anonymous college coaches really had to say about the top prospects in ESPN's Coaches Confidential.

    Plus, Anthony takes an in-depth look at one of the most inspiring stories of the draft: fifth overall pick Keaton Wagler. From winning two Kansas state championships at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School to earning Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year and Big Ten Freshman of the Year honors, Wagler's journey is a testament to perseverance, development, and hard work.

    The show also shifts to the NBA's Eastern Conference as Anthony discusses Brad Stevens' comments on Jaylen Brown and what they could mean for the future of the Boston Celtics. Finally, he dives into the latest developments surrounding Brendan Sorsby's NFL aspirations after the league declined to hold a 2026 Supplemental Draft, exploring what it means for Sorsby and the broader conversation about opportunity, accountability, and second chances.

    Join Anthony for insightful analysis, thoughtful commentary, and the stories behind the headlines—only on In The Zone with Anthony Smith.

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    35 mins
  • Episode 193 - END OF AN ERA IN MILWAUKEE

    Episode 193 - END OF AN ERA IN MILWAUKEE
    Jun 23 2026
    The NBA world has been rocked by a blockbuster trade! Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis are headed to Miami while the Milwaukee Bucks begin a new era. Anthony Smith breaks down the trade package, the winners and losers, Miami's championship chances, and what comes next for both franchises in this emergency edition of In The Zone.

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    19 mins
  • Episode 192- The Brendan Sorsby Saga: How College Football Reached Its Breaking Point

    Episode 192- The Brendan Sorsby Saga: How College Football Reached Its Breaking Point
    Jun 18 2026
    In one of the most controversial stories in recent college football history, Anthony Smith breaks down the complete Brendan Sorsby saga—from the NCAA's ruling of permanent ineligibility over sports gambling violations, to a courtroom injunction, involvement from multiple state attorneys general, the Big 12's unprecedented legal action against Texas Tech, and ultimately Sorsby's decision to enter the NFL Supplemental Draft.
    This episode takes listeners through the timeline of events, examines what could have happened had Sorsby taken the field in 2026, and explores the larger questions surrounding gambling, player accountability, conference authority, and the future of NCAA enforcement.
    Plus: 🏈 How the controversy unfolded step-by-step
    🏈 Why the Big 12 decided to take legal action
    🏈 The backlash Texas Tech could have faced
    🏈 What Sorsby's NFL Supplemental Draft decision means
    🏈 The growing influence of courts and state governments in college athletics
    🏈 Why gambling may be the biggest threat to college football's integrity moving forward
    Is this a story about redemption, accountability, or protecting the integrity of the game? Anthony Smith dives into all sides of the debate.
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    33 mins
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