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The Wildcast Episode 34: Aaron Gordon, Lauri Markkanen, Arizona’s weak schedule, puppies, beer, and Khalil Tate vs. Wazzu
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The Wildcast Episode 34: Aaron Gordon, Lauri Markkanen, Arizona’s weak schedule, puppies, beer, and Khalil Tate vs. Wazzu

  • Oct 27, 2017
  • Oct 27, 2017 Updated Jan 2, 2018
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The Wildcast Episode 34: Aaron Gordon, Lauri Markkanen, Arizona’s weak schedule, puppies, beer, and Khalil Tate vs. Wazzu
Zack and Justin discuss the surprising NBA emergence of ex-Wildcat stars Aaron Gordon and Lauri Markkanen and the weak home schedule at McKale Center this season. As always, Zack opens up the #AskBlatt mailbag (14:35) this week with questions about beer, puppies and khakis. Plus, the guys call out to Michael Lev (22:45) for a preview of the Washington State game and a discussion of late kickoffs. Finally, check out Michael’s conversation with Arizona QB coach Rod Smith (40:00) from earlier in the week at the end of the episode.

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