Today on The Kevin O’Connor Show, KOC joins Tom Haberstroh to ask the NBA world some big questions: Are the Houston Rockets done? Which teams have the most to prove in the second half of the season? Which young players are likely to break out and which coaches are struggling?
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The two then take a look at two of the hottest names in college basketball: Darius Acuff and Darin Peterson. How does Acuff’s 49-point explosion affect his draft stock? Could Peterson’s self-checkout strategy in Kansas threaten his veto power? 1. Draft potential?
Then All-Star Weekend’s Daman Rangoola, Sam Esfandiari and Claire De Lune joined KOC to talk about the latest on the Lakers and Warriors. There’s more in today’s episode!
(1:11) Contenders with the Most to Prove
(13:38) Young players to watch
(20:26) NBA coaches in trouble
(33:46) Kings devastated by injuries
(37:12) Darius Acuff drops 49 points vs. Alabama
(41:44) What happened to Darin Peterson?
(56:32) Daman Rangoola and Sam Esfandiari named All-Stars
(1:43:10) Claire De Lune named All-Star
HOUSTON, TX – FEBRUARY 11: Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets looks on during the second half of a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Toyota Center on February 11, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)
(Jack Gorman)
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