Morning thoughts:

ICYMI, we had our first NHL goalie fight since 2020. Check it out

Today’s Trivia:

The NBA announced its 10 All-Star starters this week.

This year, the All-Star Game has adopted a "Team USA versus the World" format, with the pool of selected players eventually being broken up into three rosters (2 American teams and 1 international).

Eastern Conference Starters:

• Giannis Antetokounmpo, F, Milwaukee Bucks

• Jalen Brunson, G, New York Knicks

• Cade Cunningham, G, Detroit Pistons

• Tyrese Maxey, G, Philadelphia 76ers

• Jaylen Brown, F, Boston Celtics

Western Conference Starters:

• Nikola Jokić, C, Denver Nuggets

• Luka Dončić, F, Los Angeles Lakers

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, G, Oklahoma City Thunder

• Stephen Curry, G, Golden State Warriors

• Victor Wembanyama, F, San Antonio Spurs

Hint:

2 continents

Fun fact:

After Monday’s win, Indiana now has the most recent undefeated national championship seasons for both football (16-0, 2026) and basketball (32-0, 1976)

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Yesterday’s Trivia:

Q: Which one of the following players did not win the Heisman and the national title in the same season?

A: Reggie Bush (won the Heisman but lost in the national title game)

Answered Correctly: 32% (highest answer)