Northern Iowa's Anthony James(52) hits the game winning three to beat Creighton 65-62 in a NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012, in Cedar Falls, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)

Gazette reporter Mike Bonner caught up with Northern Iowa basketball’s returning leading scorer Anthony James in this edition of the Fresh Forum podcast, where the guys ditch the football talk and focus on basketball.

Mike – and online sports editor Grant Burkhardt – chat about UNI basketball’s outlook for 2012 as a mid-major with a strong schedule, then transition the discussion to ranking the best players in the NBA and talking about Grant’s transition to becoming an NBA fan. By the way, Grant’s in need of a NBA team to root for, since the NHL is slowly locking out its season. Send the guys suggestions for Grant’s new NBA team on Twitter – @g_burkhardt04, @MikeBBonner or @TheFreshForum - or email the show at TheFreshForum@gmail.com.

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