The Mismatch
Latest Episodes
Thrillers in Denver and New York, Plus Breaking Down Every NBA Playoff Series
Verno and KOC go through all the playoff matchups from Monday night, starting off with Jamal Murrays game-winning shot to put the Nuggets up 2-0 over the Lakers (01:26). Next, they discuss how the Knicks were able to grind out a victory over Joel Embiid,
Sixers Survive, Impactful Injuries, Believing in OKC, and Playoff Predictions
Verno and KOC share what they enjoyed the most from KOCs interview with Victor Wembanyama before turning their attention to the play-in games from earlier this week (01:29). They discuss their disappointment with Zion Williamson's injury and Brandon Ingr
Can Any of the Play-In Teams Make a Conference Finals Run? Plus, Playoff Preview and a Wemby Tease
Verno and KOC open the episode by briefly teasing KOCs interview with Victor Wembanyama (01:52). They then turn their attention to the playoff matchups, as well as this weeks play-in tournament (13:20). Should the Lakers lose on purpose to avoid the Nug
A Close MVP Race, the Nobody Paolo, a New Top Prospect, and Can the Sixers Knock Off the Celtics?
Verno and KOC open up the episode by discussing Stephon Castles rise to no. 1 on KOCs draft board (01:36). Next, they dive into everyones favorite segment: "Thats True, That Might Be True, Thats Ridiculous" (10:25). They discuss Jrue Holidays extens
Booking Our Dream Postseason Matchups, UConn’s Dominance, and Zach Edey’s NBA Potential
Verno and KOC discuss last nights national championship game, which saw UConn continue its dominance against Purdue as it secured back-to-back titles (01:07). They share their thoughts on watching basketball games at football stadiums, KOC's updated dra
How Far Can Embiid Take the Sixers? Plus, the WTF Bucks, the Randle-less Knicks, and the Warriors Came to Play.
Verno and KOC discuss the 76ers' impressive win over the Heat (01:30). How deep of a run can the Sixers make with the returns of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey? They then turn their attention to the Bucks and debate whether they can still make a Finals run
The Dangerous Mavs, Inconsistent Suns, and Uncertainty Surrounding the Knicks. Plus: Is Joel Embiid Close to Returning?
Verno and KOC recap last night's slate of games, beginning with the Suns as Devin Booker goes off against the Pelicans (01:47). Luka Doncic has the Mavs riding high as the guys debate whether they are the scariest team headed into the playoffs (05:46). As
The Cinderella Lakers, Standings Check-In, and March Madness Prospects
Verno and KOC go through last nights slate of Sweet 16 games and discuss which players' draft stock rose (01:33). After the Pelicans beat the Bucks, the guys debate just how high their ceiling is with Zion playing at this level (14:00). Next, they discus
Determining Jontay Porter’s Punishment, March Madness Prospect Stock, and Can the Rockets Catch the Warriors?
Verno and KOC discuss the NBAs investigation into Jontay Porter after multiple instances of "betting irregularities" were discovered and debate the type of punishment the NBA should hand down (01:20). After this weekends March Madness games, they discus
The Most Interesting NBA Players Down the Stretch, Plus March Madness Prospects to Watch
Verno and KOC discuss how the NCAA tournament can greatly impact the draft stocks for prospects and highlight a few of the prospects participating, including Purdues Zach Edey, Colorados Cody Williams, North Carolinas Elliot Cadeau, and more (01:34). N