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Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Clemson just gets by Stanford in razor close game 66-64

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Clemson Tigers forward Dallas Thomas (8) takes a three point shot against the Stanford Cardinal forward Adam Cammann (52) at Maples Pavilion Palo Alto on Wed Feb 4, 2026 (AP News photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 How did Clemson manage to close out the game in the final minute — what were the key plays or free throws that decided the 66-64 outcome?

#2 Which individual performances stood out for each team (scorer leaders, career highs) and how did they impact the flow of the game?

#3 What were the turning points in the second half — how did momentum shift between the Tigers and the Cardinal?

#4 How effective was each team’s defense in critical moments, especially down the stretch when both sides struggled to score?

#5 How does this game reflect Clemson’s current road success in ACC play and Stanford’s recent struggles within the conference?

Stanford Cardinal podcasts with Michael Roberson are heard Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Cardinal fall short to Hurricanes 79-70

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Stanford Cardinal Ebuka Okorie dunks on the Miami Hurricane at the Watsco Center in Miami on Wed Jan 29, 2026 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Ebuka Okorie led Stanford with 19 points—how do you evaluate his offensive performance Wednesday night, and what adjustments do you think he could make moving forward?

#2 Ryan Agarwal contributed 11 points and 6 rebounds—what did you see from him on both ends of the floor, and how important is his role in keeping the team competitive?

#3 AJ Rohosy finished with 10 points—how would you assess his aggressiveness and shot selection in Wednesday night’s game?

#4 Benny Gealer added 17 points—what do you think he did well Wednesday night, and what areas does he need to focus on to help the team in the next game?

#5 With Jeremy Dent-Smith scoring five points and dealing with some tough defensive matchups, how does he plan to adjust the rotations or strategy to get him more consistent production?

Michael Roberson does the Stanford Cardinal podcast Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast Daniel Dullum: Stanford gets beat by Cal in 12 point deficit

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The score says it all as the Stanford Cardinal are beaten by the Cal Bears on their home floor on Sat Jan 24, 2026 at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto (Stanford Cardinal X photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Daniel Dullum:

Tough loss for the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday night losing to the Cal Bears at Maples Pavilion 78-66 but Cal had the final say. In the first half it was close but Stanford came away with a four point lead 38-34. The Cardinal in the first half played a solid game and they led early they led by ten points.

This was before Cal put together a 25-5 run and that’s how they got that four point lead in at the half. The Cardinal leading scorer was Jeremy Dent Smith he had the effort but Dent Smith really needed help from his teammates to try and win this game. Stanford they have a nice lineup but they all need to be clicking they need to be playing off each other.

If their not able to do that and Cal had sonething defensively to do with that and yest Dent Smith had a nice game but the other guys have to step up and they didn’t. Cal is having a solid season which is partially why you had every reason to look forward to Saturday night’s game. Both these teams have had their issues the last few years but this season their both off to excellent starts and it looked pretty even going in.

Daniel podcasts Stanford basketball each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal game wrap: Cardinal mauled by Golden Bears, 78-66 in Battle of the Bay I, Saturday on the Farm

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Stanford Cardinal guard Jeremy Dent Smith drives to the net against Cal Bears guard TJ Carr (3) at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alot Sat Jan 24, 2026 (Stanford Cardinal photo)

By Michael Robeson

STANFORD, Calif. — The Stanford Cardinal (14-6, 3-4 ACC) squandered a double-digit first half lead and dropped their home portion of the Battle of the Bay 78-66 to the California Golden Bears (15-5, 3-4 ACC) inside of a sold out Maples Pavilion Saturday night.

Cal scored the first points of the game, but soon relinquished the small advantage over the Cardinal,  There were eight lead changes and six ties during the initial 20 minutes of game action.  The last switch would loom big throughout the rest of the game.

With all the back and forth by the longtime Bay Area rivals, Stanford managed to lead by as many as 16 points.  However, the guests from Berkeley would have a say in the scoring margin by halftime.  Both squads had runs, but Stanford’s 10-0 foray had them in the lead for more than 15 and 1/2 minutes, while Cal was in front for less than three minutes.

The Golden Bears used their small of amount of time wisely.  The eighth lead change  came just under a minute before intermission.  Cal completed a dramatic comeback, before the halftime whistle.  By the time it was recess, Cal had turned a 16-point, to a four points lead for themselves.  A 20-point turnaround before halftime, was great momentum for the Golden Bears, 38-34.

At the midway point of the conference clash, Stanford had one player in double figures, Jeremy Dent-Smith (11), while Cal had two of their own to meet the plateau.  Senior forward John Camden had 11 points, in addition sophomore guard and son of basketball Hall of Famer Scottie Pippen, Justin chipped in 10 points.

The second half was similar to the first, with Cal converting the first bucket.  Not only did they do that, but they forged a 12-0 run and led by as much as 15 points before 40 minutes elapsed on the game clock.

During the regulated 20 minutes of second half play, there was one more time the score (60) was tied.  Besides that, Cal was in front from the moment they regained the lead before halftime.  From there, they went on to outscore the Cardinal 18-6, tripling their output. At the final buzzer, Stanford had fallen to their cross-Bay rival by 12 points, 78-66.

Jeremy Dent-Smith led the Cardinal with 20 points and Ryan Agarwal added 12 points and 9 rebounds.  The top bucket-getter, Ebuka Okorie did contribute 14 points for the cause; however, it came from an abysmal 1-16 from the floor and 0-9 from 3-point land.  The bright spot was he shot 12-14 from the free throw line, which greatly assisted his final total.

The Golden Bears were led by John Camden’s game-high 25 points and 10 rebounds.  The aforementioned Justin Pippen offered 18 points and six assists, in addition to Dai Dai Ames (11) and Chris Bell’s (10) points production.

Stanford will next be in action Wednesday, January 28th in South Florida, as they take on the Miami Hurricanes 6:00 PM PT and 9:00 PM ET on the ACC Network.  Cal will also fly to the Sunshine State, on the same date, to battle the Florida State Seminoles in Tallahassee at 4:00 PM PT and 7:00 PM ET, also on the ACC Network.  Part II of the Battle of the Bay will be Saturday, February 21, at Haas Pavilion 3:00 PM PT on the ACC Network.

Cal Bears podcast Michael Villanueva: Camden, Pippin and Cal how they match up against Stanford on Saturday

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Cal Bears forward Lee Dort (left) throws down against UNC Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) in the first half at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley on Sat Jan 17, 2026. The Bears hit the road Sat Jan 23, 2026 against cross bay rival Stanford Cardinal at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto (AP News photo)

Cal Bears podcast Michael Villanueva:

#1 Can John Camden set the tone offensively for Cal on the road, especially if Stanford pressures the Bears on the perimeter early?

#2 How important will Justin Pippin’s pace and decision-making be in keeping Cal composed against Stanford’s half-court defense?

#3 Will Cal look to establish Dai Dai Ames inside to counter Stanford’s frontcourt size, or lean more heavily on spacing and outside shooting?

#4 Can Camden and Pippin win the backcourt battle against Stanford’s guards and limit turnovers in what’s always a high-energy rivalry game?

#5 Which Cal role player could be the X-factor if Stanford sells out to stop Camden — and does Mark Madsen shorten the rotation in a tight road matchup?

Michael Villanueva does the Cal Bears podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Can Okorie continue his offensive charge against Cal?

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Stanford Cardinal forward AJ Rohosy (4) grabs the rebound from the Duke Blue Devils guard Cayden Boozer (2) at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Sat Jan 17, 2026 (AP News photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 Can Ebuka Okorie continue his scoring surge and force Cal to adjust defensively?

#2 How will Stanford’s senior guard Jeremy Dent-Smith impact the tempo and control the backcourt against Cal’s guards?


#3 What matchup challenges will forward AJ Rohosy present inside, and can he help Stanford secure the rebounding battle?

#4 Will Ryan Agarwal’s length and scoring versatility be a key factor in stretching Cal’s defense?

#5 Can Benny Gealer’s perimeter shooting keep Stanford competitive if Cal presses late in the game?

Join Michael Roberson for the Stanford Cardinal podcast Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com


Stanford Cardinal podcast Daniel Dullum: Cardinal no match for Duke in 80-50 loss Saturday

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Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) takes a shot over the Duke Blue Devils guard Dame Sarr (7) in the second half at Maples Pavilion Palo Alto on Sat Jan 17, 2026 (AP News photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Daniel Dullum:

#1 Ebuka Okorie was a major factor in Stanford’s offense with his scoring and playmaking — how did his game-planning from the start affect UNC’s defensive approach, and what adjustments did he make when he started heating up?

#2 Jeremy Dent-Smith and Ryan Agarwal knocked down key three-pointers late in the previous matchup to help seal the win — what did those clutch shots say about Stanford’s confidence and the team’s execution in crucial moments?

#3 How important was it to contain Stanford’s shooters like Benny Gealer and Benny Agarwal rotation offensively, and were there any specific looks they wanted to take or avoid during crunch time?

#4 With Chisom Okpara’s status fluctuating due to injury this season, did his availability Saturday night change how the Cardinal structured its lineup, and how did that impact effect the Cardinal defensive matchups?

#5 Stanford’s depth includes Oskar Giltay and versatile wings — how did those role players influence the flow of the game, especially in rebounding and spacing, compared to the Cardinal scouting report?

Join Daniel Dullum for the Stanford Cardinal podcasts Sunday evenings at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Cardinal knocked over by #6 Blue Devils 80-50, on a Sunny Saturday Afternoon on the Farm

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Stanford Cardinal forward AJ Rohosy (4) gets the rebound against the Duke Blue Devils guard Cayden Boozer (2) in the second half at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Sat Jan 17, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Michael Robeson

STANFORD, Calif. — The battle of the ACC freshmen was one-sided, as Ebuka Okorie’s Stanford Cardinal (14-5, 3-3 ACC) lost to Cameron Boozer’s sixth ranked Duke Blue Devils (17-1, 6-0 ACC) 80-50, inside a packed Maples Pavilion.

Duke opened the game on a Cameron Boozer 6-0 run, and he did not stop there.  The freshman phenom and his twin brother Cayden combined for 37 points and 15 rebounds.  Although Cameron garnered the bulk of those numbers.  The twins are the offspring of former NBA player Carlos Boozer, and have created a stir in Durham, similar to last year with Cooper Flagg.

The Cardinal was present too, but had a tough time shooting and scoring in the first half.  They shot 29% from the field and @3% from Three.  The Blue Devils defense held them to 19 points in the first 20 minutes of game action.  As a matter of fact, Stanford did not score until 4:03 had elapsed off the clock.

To further that point, their high scoring and high flying freshman sensation was not off to an early and explosive start as he did in the previous game and others prior to that one.  By the time the game reached the midway point, Stanford had no player with at least 10 points, while the aforementioned Boozer had 20 points and 9 rebounds.

At recess, the visitors from North Carolina led by 16 points, 35-19.  The Blue Devils shot nearly 52% from the field, while beyond the arc was putrid (17%).  Maples had a buzz with a solid fan base from both schools.  Both Duke and North Carolina fans and alumni traveled well to the Bay Area or are based locally.  A terrific ACC atmosphere was present at Maples, and possibly at Haas pavilion too, because of the two blue-blood schools from back East.

The second half had Stanford scoring first, but Duke had multiple runs and led by as many as 32 points during the final half.  Boozer had a steady second half, while a couple of teammates joined him in double-figure scoring.  On the Cardinal side, Jeremy Dent-Smith managed to eclipse that plateau, as he put up 18 points for the home team.

After 40 minutes of ACC action, the Duke Blue Devils emerged from the Stanford campus with a 30-point blowout victory, 80-50. and a sweep of the Bay (Cal) conference squads.

Dent-Smith led the Cardinal with his 18 points and huge efforts to keep his team in reach.  Cameron Boozer ended up with 30 points and 14 rebounds, while his teammates Isaiah Evans (15) and Patrick Ngongba (13) both did their part for the victory.

Stanford will next be in action Saturday, January 24 at Maples, hosting Cal, for part 1 of the Battle of the Bay (ACC Style) at % PM PT on the ACC Network.  Duke flies back to Durham to host Wake Forest on the same date, at 5:45 PM ET on The CW Network.

Stanford Cardinal game wrap: Comeback Cardinal overcame multiple double-digit deficits to defeat Tar Heels 95-90, Wednesday Evening, on the Farm

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Stanford Cardinal forward Aidan Cammann (52) dunks against the North Carolina Tar Heels guard Jaydon Young (4) in the first half at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Wed Jan 15, 2026 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

STANFORD, Calif. — Ebuka Okorie’s 36 points and nine assists led his Stanford Cardinal (14-4, 3-2 ACC) to a dramatic 95-90 come from behind victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels (14-3, 2-2 ACC) inside a raucous Maples Pavilion, with large fan participation for both schools.

UNC started the conference clash with the first four points of the game. However, Stanford followed that with a 5-0 run, to put them up by one. That would be their only lead in the entire first half.

The Tar Heels performed another significant run (7-0), eventually leading by as many as 12 points during the initial 20 minutes of play. Although the Cardinal continued to claw at the lead. They kept the game competitive by the halftime whistle.

Despite trailing for nearly 19 of the 20 minutes of the first half, Stanford only trailed by two at recess, 47-45.

The aforementioned Okorie led both teams at the half, with 17 points and 7 assists. Ryan Agarwal joined him with 11 points of his own. UNC center Henri Veesaar was the lone Tar Heel to be in double-figures scoring, with his 16 points at mid game.

The second half had the visitors from the Old North State more than doubling (10-0) their first half start to the second 20-minute stanza. UNC eventually parlayed that 2-point halftime lead to the game-high 12 points again.

As they did in the first half, Stanford fought back to erase the large deficit. They kept the score within reach, but just could not get over the hump for most of the second half. However, that was a different story with approximately one minute left in regulation.

Jeremy Dent-Smith stroked a dagger 3-pointer, which put the Cardinal up 88-87 at 1:01, and only their second lead (5-4) of the entire game. Ryan Agarwal followed that clutch shot with his own trey. Stanford established their largest margin of five.

As the seconds ticked off the scoreboard, the majority of the crowd was happy, and some gathered on the court in celebration. The Cardinal finished off a sweep of the Tar Heels over their first two years of ACC play.

Okorie led all players with 36 points, establishing another Stanford freshman record. Both Ryan Agarwal and Jeremy Dent-Smith added 20 points apiece , UNC’s leaders were Caleb Williams (26), Henri Veesaar (26), Seth Timble (13) and Luka Bogavac (13).

The Cardinal will next be in action Saturday, January 17, as they host the Duke Blue Devils.at 3 PM PT on the ACC Network. The Tar Heels head across the Bay to Berkeley, on the same date to take on Cal at 1 PM PT, on the ACC Network.

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson: Okorie leads the way with 36 to take out Tar Heels 95-90

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Stanford Cardinal guard Ebuka Okorie (1) drives on the North Carolina Tar Heels guard Seth Trimble (left) at Maples Pavilion in Palo Alto on Wed Jan 14, 2026 (AP News photo)

Stanford Cardinal podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 How did Stanford’s Ebuka Okorie’s scoring and playmaking influence the outcome Wednesday night, especially in clutch moments, and what adjustments did North Carolina fail to make on him?

#2 Stanford’s ball movement and shooting seemed effective — how crucial were contributions from guards and in spacing the floor and keeping UNC’s defense honest?

#3 What impact did the Stanford frontcourt — including players like Okorie, Ryan Agarwal and Jeremy Dent Smith have on rebounding and interior defense against North Carolina’s size?

#4 Did role players such as Okorie, Agarwal and Dent Smith, make notable plays that shifted momentum, and how might that depth influence Stanford’s upcoming games?

#5 How did Stanford’s defensive effort in the second half evolve — particularly against North Carolina’s leading scorers — and what adjustments did coach Kyle Smith make to secure the 95-90 victory?

Join Michael Roberson for the Stanford Cardinal podcasts Wednesdays and Thursdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com