# A Big Ol’ MVP Debate. Plus, Picks for Every Other Individual Award. | Group Chat

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Podcast: [The Ringer NBA Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ringer-nba-show-488939)
Published: 2026-04-09T22:28:00+00:00
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## Resource

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann open by recapping the 2026 NCAA men’s championship game and giving their thoughts on the evolution of college basketball. Then, they give their picks for MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and Coach of the Year. (0:00) Intro (0:22) Michigan beats UConn, wins NCAA basketball title (4:03) Fan Duel ad break (7:58) Thoughts on this NBA season (15:21) J.V.’s garden update (18:09) Fan Duel ad break (19:44) Who will win MVP? (43:12) Will this be the last year Wemby isn’t the favorite? (49:09) Rookie of the Year (59:27) Most Improved (1:07:09) Mid-off tracker (1:09:39) Defensive Player of the Year (1:12:20) Sixth Man of the Year (1:17:48) Coach of the Year Hosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle Mann Producers: Victoria Valencia and Stefan Anderson Production Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor Nevins Additional Production Support: John Richter and Chris Wohlers The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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