The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Jun 25, 2025
Legendary head coach Rick Pitino, renowned for revitalizing college basketball programs, shares insights on the NBA Draft's top prospect, Cooper Flagg, and his promising NFL future. He draws parallels between Flagg and Caitlin Clark, likening her skills to Steph Curry. Meanwhile, the conversation shifts to the evolving landscape of basketball and the impact of NIL regulations on player development. Pitino also discusses the future of St. John's basketball, highlighting strategic shifts in recruitment and competition in the evolving college sports scene.
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Cooper Flagg's NBA Readiness
- Cooper Flagg has an old-school aggressiveness combined with modern skills that make him NBA ready.
- He's going to Dallas, a team with a deep front line, ideal for his transition play style.
Rodgers and Favre Career Parallels
- Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre's careers are surprisingly parallel despite different personalities.
- Both had peak success, faced management issues, and ended their careers with transition struggles.
NFL Coaching Turnover Reality
- Expect coaching changes to be fast and unforgiving in the NFL today.
- NFL teams can expect 'one and done' head coaches if results don’t meet high expectations quickly.