NBA All-Rookie Picks, Best Player in the League, and Sweet 16 Preview

Zach is joined by Mo Dakhil to discuss the biggest stories around the league, including Jalen Williams's return and who they believe should win the MVP. Then, they try to make sense of a messy East before revealing their All-Rookie selections. Finally, Tate Frazier comes on to preview all eight Sweet 16 matchups.

(0:00) Welcome to The Zach Lowe Show!

(2:10) Mo Dakhil joins the show

(3:00) Jalen Williams returns

(13:48) Lakers' win streak comes to an end

(23:44) MVP race preview

(33:28) Can we make sense of the East?

(50:03) All-Rookie team selections

(1:07:32) Tate Frazier joins the show to preview the Sweet 16!

(1:09:30) Thursday’s Sweet 16 games

(1:21:03) Friday’s Sweet 16 games

Host: Zach Lowe

Guests: Mo Dakhil and Tate Frazier

Producers: Mike Wargon, Jonathan Frias, and Billy Gil

Social: Keith Fujimoto

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