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Hour 1- April 7, Bruce Pascoe

April 8, 2026·53 min·5 clips
Bruce Pascoe explains why Arizona might be giving men's basketball only 3.5% of revenue share.
The episode begins with hosts Steve Rivera and Dave Silver reflecting on Arizona's recent Final Four loss to Michigan, rating the season a 9.5 out of 10 despite the defeat. They compare it to past disappointments like the 1998 loss to Utah. The hosts then interview Bruce Pascoe, a reporter covering Arizona basketball. Pascoe explains the contract tensions around Tommy Lloyd, highlighting leverage used to secure better program support. He discusses revenue sharing percentages, suggesting Arizona men's basketball might get only 3.5%, below industry average. Pascoe notes the NCAA may soon require transparency in these figures. He details how Lloyd might report directly to the university president to bypass athletic department friction. The conversation shifts to NIL money, with Pascoe mentioning players like JT Toppin potentially earning more in college than the NBA. He also covers the transfer portal and Arizona's needs for next season. Pascoe recounts media restrictions around Bryce James, who had a bodyguard and was unavailable for interviews all season. The hosts later debate financial disparities between football and basketball programs, with Dave Silver sharing insights from his fundraising experience. The episode concludes with plans to interview Reggie Geary and more fan reactions.

As heard by us

A focused look at Tommy Lloyd, leverage, and Bruce Pascoe amid a busy Final Four conversation.

Eye on the Ball stays locked on the Tommy Lloyd contract talk, with Steve Rivera and Dave Silver bringing Bruce Pascoe into a discussion shaped by Rivera's press-conference questions.

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