clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

Bring Buck to the Mets! Plus, Former Mets Manager Bobby Valentine and a Winning Night of Hoops

Plus, JJ talks with current UMEC head coach Jason Crafton about his time working under Jay Wright at Villanova, his love of the Knicks, and what it’s like to be a coach in college basketball today

By John Jastremski
Houston Astros v Baltimore Orioles Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images


JJ opens with the Mets’ managerial search and their reported interest in Buck Showalter (00:42) before getting into the Knicks’ much-needed win over the Spurs and an impressive Nets performance behind KD and Harden (4:34). Next, he chats with former Mets manager Bobby Valentine about his time in New York, the team’s managerial search, and his new book, Valentine’s Way (10:03). Then, JJ reacts to some listener voicemails (34:44) before talking with Brooklyn guy and current UMEC head coach Jason Crafton about his time working under Jay Wright at Villanova, his love of the Knicks, and what it’s like to be a coach in college basketball today (58:00). Finally, he closes it out with a look-ahead to Steelers-Vikings on Thursday night (1:14:16).

We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-1151.

Follow JJ on Spotify Greenroom!

Host: John Jastremski
Guest: Bobby Valentine and Jason Crafton
Producer: Steve Ceruti

Subscribe: Spotify

Next Up In Sports

The Latest

Live From the MINT Collective. Plus, MLB Opening Day Overreactions and Beckett’s New Grading Scale.

Plus, Kristina Thorson from Card Ladder and Jeff Hoferer from Panini stop by—and later, some answers to mailbag questions!

By Mike Gioseffi and Jesse Gibson

Carmelo Hayes and Dana Brooke Live at the WrestleMania Superstore

Hayes on his NXT Championship match against Bron Breakker, Brooke on how she remains positive through the ups and downs of being a WWE superstar, and more

By David Shoemaker and Kazeem Famuyide

‘The Challenge: World Championship’ Episode 5 With Kiki

Kiki Morris from ‘The Challenge: Australia’ joins to talk ‘World Championship’ and her own journey to ‘Challenge’ victory

By Johnny Bananas

The Hundred: Presenting Our Best NBA Bets Every Day Through the Finals

Looking to beat the odds during the 2023 NBA playoffs? You’ve come to the right place. The new ‘Ringer Gambling Show’ project will offer up our 100 favorite lines until a champion is crowned. Your go-to betting guide is here.

By Raheem Palmer

New Season Trailers, ‘New Jersey’ Episode 8, and ‘Ultimate Girls Trip’ Episode 4

Plus, Rachel and Chelsea Stark-Jones discuss the Bravo news of the week

By Rachel Lindsay and Chelsea Stark-Jones

Paul Heyman and Cody Rhodes on the Promo That Saved ‘WrestleMania’

With the biggest match in Cody Rhodes’s career just days away, Rhodes and Heyman give insight on the ‘Raw’ segment that put the ‘WrestleMania 39’ main event into proper perspective

By Jonathan Snowden