Blue Blood TV Podcast

S8 Ep.17: Front Office Faceoff: Inside the Strategic Battle of Tanner, Baker, Malone, and Scheyer

Hassan Pinto, Darryl Brunson, and Will Phelan Season 8 Episode 17

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The blueprints are out, and the arms race is on. 🏁

Welcome to Blue Blood TV, the ultimate deep dive into the most storied rivalry in sports. Hosted by Hassan Pinto, we go beyond the highlights to examine the professionalization of Duke and UNC basketball. From the front-office strategies of GMs Rachel Baker and Jim Tanner to the sideline chess match between Jon Scheyer and Michael Malone, we break down how the 919 became the capital of the modern college hoops era.

Every week, we’re joined by Darryl Brunson (Duke) and Will Phelan (UNC) to debate:

💰 NIL & Roster Construction: Who is winning the $20 million talent war?

🏀 Pro-Style Blueprints: How Michael Malone’s NBA pedigree is challenging the Duke machine.

🔄 The Transfer Portal: Analyzing the moves that define the 2026-27 season.

Whether you bleed Carolina Blue or Duke Blue, this is where you get the professional-grade analysis the rivalry deserves.

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Keywords: Duke basketball, Carolina basketball, Louisville, Jason Williams, Hubert Davis, combo guards, transfer, Dean Dome, ACC