Dec 7, 2025: McDaniels' Breakout & Wolves' Surge | Big Stage Classic Takeaways

The Minnesota Timberwolves are climbing the standings, but the biggest story might be their rising two-way star. Host Steve Hartman dives deep into Jaden McDaniels' massive breakout, revealing how he went from a defensive stopper to one of the most efficient shooters in the league, currently ranking 3rd in the entire NBA in 3-Point Percentage! 

We break down the Wolves' five-game winning streak—including the gutsy home win over the Clippers—and discuss how J-Mac's scoring  is transforming the team's ceiling.

Then, we hit the hardwood for a rapid-fire review:

• College Hoops Chaos: Niko Medved notches his first Big Ten win as coach of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, beating #22 Indiana. Steve also breaks down the stunning 81-58 blowout of No. 1 Purdue by Iowa State, Duke's tough road win
• High School Spotlight: Steve shares his detailed takeaways from the Breakdown Big Stage Classic at Hopkins, highlighting impressive teams like Richfield and Orono, and the must-see performance from NDSU commit Max Iversen.

Subscribe, share, and like to stay locked in on the Splash City Basketball Podcast!