Welcome back to CSPN’s Know the Score!

This week, we discuss Kobe Bryant announcing his retirement at the end of the season, the colllege football coaching carousel, a wild finish week in the NFL, and more!

Also, stick around for a special Know the Score EXCLUSIVE as our very own Nubyjas Wilborn sits down to interview with Los Angeles Laker Metta World Peace.

All of this, plus our nominees for the weekly #KTSPod awards.

What are your picks for Play of the Week, Ride the Pine, & Score of the Week?
Vote in the polls at http://knowthescore.cspn.us

Panelists this week are poet laureate Johnathan Tillman (@thetillshow), resident Knick-hater Brandon Woods (@skuzemewoods), radio host & reformed Kobe hater Mark Wallace (@spaceage3k, instagram: @MarkDub) and our regular co-host Mr. GHOE Tyler Ball (@taball1).

This week’s episode is moderated by Don Delarente (@DonDelarente).

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What are your picks for Play of the Week, Ride the Pine, & Score of the Week? Vote in the polls below!

Play of the Week nominees

• UMD’s Melo Trimble’s crossover on UNC’s Nate Britt
• Texas’ Kerwin Roach with the vicious dunk over UT Arlington defender
• Steph Curry three-pointer off the dribble over Kyle Lowry to end the game
• David Stockton got dunked on by Orlando Johnson
• OBJ’s one-handed TD catch vs. Washington

Ride the Pine nominees

• Detroit Lions’ defense let’s Green Bay come back from down 20.
• Jim Caldwell thinking they were gonna lateral on the last play
• Entire 49ers franchise
• Wizards let Kobe Bryant come to their house and drop 31
• James Harden – worst defender in NBA history? (link)

Score of the Week nominees

• 43 points 15-20 FG 14 rebounds 7 assists 5 steals 3 blocks:  LSU freshman Ben Simmons’ stat line on Wednesday night (link)
• 48 pts 8 reb 3 ast 3 stl – Paul George continues his MVP-like season w/a career high night in a loss to the Jazz. (on a team with Monta Ellis)
• 27 – Green Bay’s comeback vs. the Lions
• 21 – Warriors are 21-0, taking aim for more and more records.

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This week’s guest panelists

Johnathan Tillman

Poemer. 8-time Hug Champion. Pick&Roll Enthusiast. Guardian of Logic and Tact. Apocalypse’s good Brother. Collector of muted souls for Mt. Filtermanjaro.

Follow on twitter @thetillshow
Read his work at http://writtenvoyeurism.com

Brandon Woods

Knick-hater, Reggie Miller fan, Detroit native, fountain of sports knowledge.

Follow on twitter @skuzemewoods

Mark Wallace

Reformed Kobe Bryant hater. Lover, fighter, mad scientist & co-host of SoleLab Radio with my brother @solelab_br! 

Follow on twitter @spaceage3k
Follow on instagram @markdub
Check the scientific:👇👇👇 www.mixcloud.com/SoleLabBR/the-sole-lab-episode-40/

Sounds for Know the Score provided by Zip Leathers.

About the Know the Score team:

Don Delarente

“I consider myself a sports super nerd. I’m #HTTR and #BeatDook till I die.” Member of the #RampanBlackNeckaryCrew. Don is also the co-host of CSPN’s pro wrestling podcast The WrassleCast.

Follow on twitter @DonDelarente

Tyler Ball

Tyler Ball has amassed a wealth of knowledge and experience covering intercollegiate sports, particularly at the Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) of our nation.With over 10 years of service at N.C. A&T State University, Tyler has had access to some of the best athletes over the past 20 years. Tyler is a Sports Media Journalist and blog contributor whose work has been featured in the Associated Press, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated.

Follow him on twitter @taball1

Nubyjas Wilborn

“Crossfitter, born again Runner & craft beer lover. multimedia sports journalist. Here to incite, enlighten, & entertain.” Nubyjas is a health/fitness & food reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat.

Follow Nubyjas on twitter @nwilborn19

 

Jessy

UMD Alumni. Future graphic designer. Food lover. Baker/cook when the moment strikes. Arsenal FC. Baltimore Ravens. Fashion lover. Make-up enthusiast. Thinker.

Follow Jessica on twitter @thatssojessy
Visit Jessica’s blog thatssojessy.wordpress.com

 

Tim Hamilton

Father of 2 girls, Washington, DC native by way of Harlem in NYC. Working in IT Security. Very passionate about sports, known to be “the ESPN anchor from around the way.” Die hard fan of the Dallas Cowboys, NY Knicks, Florida State Seminoles (CFB), and the North Carolina Tar Heels (CBB). Huge buff of documentaries & biopics.

Follow Tim on twitter @TimmyJig

 

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