Former Boise State basketball great Tanoka Beard joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Big Sky Tournament in Downtown Boise - he's a longtime analyst who's covered the tournament for several years, he likes the Idaho Vandals and their chances to play for a title Wednesday night, and he recalls his playing days against Idaho (3-7 vs. Vandals) and the memories that that rivalry created.

Former Boise State basketball great Tanoka Beard joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about the Big Sky Tournament in Downtown Boise - he's a longtime analyst who's covered the tournament for several years, he likes the Idaho Vandals and their chances to play for a title Wednesday night, and he recalls his playing days against Idaho (3-7 vs. Vandals) and the memories that that rivalry created.

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho.

Prater & The Ballgame

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho on Boise's 95.3FM/1350AM "The Ticket"

Mike Prater and Johnny "Ballgame'' Mallory host Idaho Sports Talk - the longest-running sports talk show in Idaho on Boise's 95.3FM/1350AM "The Ticket"

TANOKA BEARD: BOISE STATE ICON ON BIG SKY BASKETBALL, VANDALS - AND MEMORIES

We address top storylines (and a few fun ones) as Boise State basketball prepares to open the Mountain West Tournament against San Jose State on Wednesday night, Bob (Bronco Focus) recaps the All-MW team announced Tuesday (three Broncos made the team), Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey on his recent Idaho Statehouse visits and what he's trying to accomplish (plus his thoughts on Boise State hoops), former Boise State basketball great Tanoka Beard on covering the Big Sky Tournament in Downtown Boise, the Vandals' hopes of winning a title and his memories of playing Idaho 10 times during his college playing days

We address top storylines (and a few fun ones) as Boise State basketball prepares to open the Mountain West Tournament against San Jose State on Wednesday night, Bob (Bronco Focus) recaps the All-MW team announced Tuesday (three Broncos made the team), Boise State AD Jeramiah Dickey on his recent Idaho Statehouse visits and what he's trying to accomplish (plus his thoughts on Boise State hoops), former Boise State basketball great Tanoka Beard on covering the Big Sky Tournament in Downtown Boise, the Vandals' hopes of winning a title and his memories of playing Idaho 10 times during his college playing days

PRATER & THE BALLGAME, MARCH 10: BOISE STATE BASKETBALL, JERAMIAH DICKEY, MOUNTAIN WEST BASKETBALL, TANOKA BEARD, VANDALS

Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory live from the Mountain West basketball tournament in Las Vegas. Dickey touches on the impact of his recent visits to the Idaho Statehouse as he attempts to help reform college football - how is that battle going? He also talks about Tuesday's Pac-12 AD meetings in Vegas - and his thoughts on the Broncos' men's basketball team (plays San Jose State in first game Wednesday night). 

Jeramiah Dickey joins Prater and Mallory live from the Mountain West basketball tournament in Las Vegas. Dickey touches on the impact of his recent visits to the Idaho Statehouse as he attempts to help reform college football - how is that battle going? He also talks about Tuesday's Pac-12 AD meetings in Vegas - and his thoughts on the Broncos' men's basketball team (plays San Jose State in first game Wednesday night).&nbsp;

ASK THE AD WITH JD - BOISE STATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR JERAMIAH DICKEY

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on the MW men's postseason basketball team, released Tuesday. Behler is a voter and said he placed Boise State big man Drew Fielder on his first team - Fielder actually made the second-team. Dylan Andrews and Javan Buchanan made the MW honorable mention squad. 

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Mallory to share his thoughts on the MW men's postseason basketball team, released Tuesday. Behler is a voter and said he placed Boise State big man Drew Fielder on his first team - Fielder actually made the second-team. Dylan Andrews and Javan&nbsp;Buchanan made the MW honorable mention squad.&nbsp;

TANOKA BEARD: BOISE STATE ICON ON BIG SKY BASKETBALL, VANDALS - AND MEMORIES

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