Eye On College Basketball

Big 12 LED court glitches out; conference tourney roundup; bubble situation with two days to go; Miami finally loses but WILL dance

Mar 13, 2026
They dive into the Big 12 ditching its LED glass court and the semifinal matchups that follow. College hoops whiparound covers Dybantsa’s record, Duke’s scare, and Tennessee’s resume boost. Bubble permutations and must-win scenarios get a rapid breakdown with two days left. There’s also reaction to Miami’s first loss and which bubble games matter most.
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ADVICE

Put Player Safety And Game Focus First

  • Prioritize player safety and focus over novelty when innovations distract from the sport.
  • Brett Yormark pivoted to hardwood after weighing coach and player feedback to return focus to matchups and teams.
ANECDOTE

Dybantsa Breaks Durant's Big 12 Tournament Record

  • AJ Dybantsa broke Kevin Durant's Big 12 tournament scoring record with 93 points across three games.
  • Norlander noted Dybantsa's Durant fandom and that he outscored Durant's three-game total by one point, highlighting his rapid rise.
INSIGHT

Iowa State Fans Flood Kansas City Hotels

  • Iowa State fans massively populated Norlander's hotel, illustrating the program's travel culture.
  • Norlander observed that roughly 70 of 80 people in the breakfast area were Iowa State supporters, emphasizing their strong turnout in Kansas City.
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