3 & Out

As the Air Raiders prepare for the start of TBT Wednesday, Nathan and Nico talk with Matt Mooney about the team, being at Texas Tech during the 2019 run, being professional in the U.S. and overseas, and more! (YouTube link here) ----------------- Our next episode will air Wednesday, July 19 at 2pm on 88.1 FM in Lubbock, the KTXT online stream, the TuneIn app and the Apple Music app, and of course, wherever you’re listening to the podcast version. Follow us on @KTXT_Sports on Twitter, Instagram and Threads

Andrew and Nico are back to discuss Big 12 Media Day and Tech football head coach Joey McGuire's opening press conference. They also touch on the USMNT's semifinal run in the Gold Cup and also discuss the NBA offseason and the beginning of the NBA Summer League. Our next episode will air next Wednesday July 19 at 2pm on 88.1 FM in Lubbock, the KTXT online stream, the TuneIn app and the Apple Music app, and of course, wherever you’re listening to the podcast version. Follow us on @KTXT_Sports on Twitter, Instagram and Threads

Nathan, Nico and Andrew are back to preview the Air Raiders a little bit as they start play July 19, including what player they'd selfishly like to see that isn't on the team (00:00). They also talk about Joey McGuire and his profile in The Dallas Morning News that ran and spotlighted him and what he's done for Texas Tech football in a short amount of time (15:57), then make sure to shout out student journalists at The Daily Northwestern that broke the story that ultimately got Pat Fitzgerald fired (29:04). They finish by talking about the MLB Draft and All-Star Game (31:40) and some of the best stories from Wimbledon (43:39). ----------------- Our next episode will air Friday, July 14 at 2pm on 88.1 FM in Lubbock, the KTXT online stream, the TuneIn app and the Apple Music app, and of course, wherever you’re listening to the podcast version. Follow us on @KTXT_Sports on Twitter, Instagram and Threads

Nathan and Nico are back after a small break for them to talk about Texas Tech men’s basketball filling the roster with two super-senior transfers in Joe Toussaint and Devan Cambridge and the excitement it brings the team (00:00). They then discuss Texas Tech football being ranked fourth in the Big 12 preseason media poll and what excites them about this team, but also what could get in their way (14:55). The show closes looking at the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros going into the All-Star break, especially as the Astros are now just two games back in the AL West (29:44). ----------------- Our next episode will air Wednesday, July 12 at 2pm on 88.1 FM in Lubbock, the KTXT online stream, the TuneIn app and the Apple Music app, and of course, wherever you’re listening to the podcast version. You can also listen to Nico on The Sabermetric Show, a new sports show on KTXT! Follow us on @KTXT_Sports on Twitter, Instagram and Threads

Nathan and Nico are back with Andrew to talk about Texas Tech Athletics’ new video service (TexasTech+) and website overhaul (0:00) as well as the NCAA memo to schools about NIL laws and how it applies to Texas Tech and other Texas schools (8:03). They also give their MLB midseason thoughts, including on the Texas Rangers’ lead in the AL West and Josh Jung's rookie season (15:34) and the Astros’ start to the year as...it could be better (24:28). They finish with a preview of NBA free agency, including what could happen with Draymond Green and Kyrie Irving (31:23). ----------------- For the summer, we're live on Wednesdays and Fridays (but not this Friday, Jun. 30) from 2-3pm on 88.1 FM in Lubbock, the KTXT online stream, the TuneIn app and the Apple Music app, and of course, wherever you’re listening to the podcast version. Follow us on Twitter: @KTXT_Sports ----------------- Music from Pixabay: Guitar Electro Sport Trailer by Gvidon Trailer Sport Stylish by Anton Vlasov Stomping Rock (Four Shots) by Alex Grohl

Nathan and Nico marvel at the NBA trades that went all over the place before the draft, including Kristaps Porzingis to the Celtics and Marcus Smart to the Grizzlies as well as Chris Paul to the Warriors (0:00). They recap the NBA Draft, including the top five picks and the Dallas Mavericks’ decision-making (16:18) before finishing the show with trivia based on the NBA Draft, the Men’s College World Series and conference affiliations that are pretty shocking (31:58). Complete list of NBA Draft picks (Sporting News) For the summer, we're live on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2-3pm on 88.1 FM in Lubbock, the KTXT online stream, the TuneIn app and the Apple Music app. Follow us on Twitter: @KTXT_Sports

Nathan and Nico are back to talk about Joey McGuire climbing the crane of course, but also how Texas Tech football is doing on the recruiting trail, including a big possibility of getting 5-star wide receiver Micah Hudson (0:00). They talk about the TBT bracket reveal as the Air Raiders (team/ticket info here) prepare for the Lubbock Regional (15:24). They finish talking about the upcoming NBA Draft that will start Thursday (30:11). Micah Hudson tweet links: message board QT and reply to @mateonomayo Full TBT bracket and Lubbock Regional schedule Clips used in 2nd down: Toddrick Gotcher on FIBA goaltending rule, Andrew Sorrells on hosting regional this year and hoping it becomes annual. For the summer, we're live on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2-3pm on 88.1 FM in Lubbock, the KTXT online stream, the TuneIn app, the Apple Music app, and soon on KTXT's Facebook page. Follow us on Twitter: @KTXT_Sports

Nathan and Nico bring on recently graduated KTXT Sports Reporter Collin Lee to talk about the NBA team he’s supported from the beginning, the Denver Nuggets, winning their first ever NBA title and what it’s meant to the team and Denver fans like himself to have a championship even with the national media having a…different tone at first (0:00). Nathan and Nico then talk about the WNBA charter flights situation (forgot to record…so here’s a well-done Washington Post article to read from Candace Buckner) and the Ja Morant suspension (20:30). Nico finishes the show by asking Nathan some fun NBA Finals-related trivia questions (28:05) Extra link: Best moments from Nuggets’ championship parade (NBA) For the summer, we're live on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2-3pm on 88.1 FM in Lubbock, the KTXT online stream, the TuneIn app, and the Apple Music app. Follow us on Twitter: @KTXT_Sports

Nathan and Nico talk about Tyler Shough being named the starting quarterback over Behren Morton and how good Texas Tech football has been recruiting (0:00). They then talk about Texas Tech track and field, including the men being disqualified in the 4x100...but still a sixth-place finish, and the Tech volleyball schedule being released (16:07). Finally, they talk about the Denver Nuggets being NBA champions for the first time ever and how good Nikola Jokic is (27:28). For the summer, we're live on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2-3pm on 88.1 FM in Lubbock, the KTXT online stream, the TuneIn app, and the Apple Music app.

Nathan has some new faces joining him for the summer edition of 3 & Out: Nico Sanchez (Sports Production Director) and Andrew Fallon (Sports Reporter) are new hires to KTXT Sports. In their first episode, they introduce themselves and talk about Texas Tech baseball falling in the regional finals Monday and the future of the team (0:00), Texas Tech track and field as the No. 2 men have a tough shot, but a shot nonetheless at the national championship, the PGA-LIV merger (15:21), and the NBA Finals as game 4 is Friday night (33:27). For the summer, we're live on Wednesdays and Fridays from 2-3pm on 88.1 FM in Lubbock, the KTXT online stream, the TuneIn app, and the Apple Music app.