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Current Sports | April 5, 2018

Drew Valentine
Loyola University Chicago

The Masters Opening Round; Tiger Woods; Drew Valentine; Loyola-Chicago; Michigan State Basketball; Throwback Thursday

It's the opening round of "A tradition unlike any other," covered on the show unlike any other. On this episode of "Current Sports with Al Martin," Al is pumped to see the beginning of the 2018 Masters. Tiger Woods looks to continue his comeback season with a strong performance in the most beloved tournament in golf. What does Tiger's return to The Masters mean for the impact of the game? Al explains by putting in perspective how Tiger inspired today's young stars. Then, Drew Valentine, assistant coach for Loyola-Chicago Men's Basketball, joins the show.  Valentine talks about the Ramblers' run to the Final Four, his time as a graduate assistant under Tom Izzo, and the success of his brother Denzel Valentine in the NBA. Al closes the show with Throwback Thursday.

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