In the second and final hour of tonight’s Sports Open Line, Matt Pauley opens up talking about how the transfer portal has changed recruitment and development in college basketball, and how to take advantage of it to make a run in the NCAA Tournament. Cardinals Spanish language broadcaster Polo Ascencio then joins the show to discuss the upcoming season and the excitement surrounding Jordan Walker. Also featured on Sports Open Line tonight: Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol’s comments on the impressive spring performances from Masyn Winn, Taylor Motter, and Nolan Gorman; and the top 10 highest paid players in baseball this year.

Sports Open Line with Matt Pauley airs weeknights 6-8PM CT on KMOX barring any Cardinals games. Join the show by calling or texting (314) 436-7900 or by tweeting to Matt @MattPauleyOnAir. Listen live at 1120AM, 98.7FM, or on the free Audacy app.