Eye On College Basketball These 12 teams CAN WIN the title this season: The Ultimate Mailbag & a whacky Final Four & 1
Dec 26, 2025
Dive into a lively mailbag where coaching tales intertwine with current college basketball drama. Discover which teams might clinch the national title and explore Michigan State’s championship potential. Enjoy quirky hypotheticals, from airport rankings to Memphis travel tips for kids. Engage in a spirited blue blood debate, plus the intriguing question of mid-major parity in the landscape of NIL. And don’t miss the Final Four picks featuring exciting mid-major matchups!
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Live ACC Tournament Predictions
- Matt and Gary ran a live yes/no ACC selection exercise and landed on seven likely NCAA teams.
- They predicted Duke, Louisville, North Carolina, Virginia, NC State, SMU and one more for seven ACC bids.
Depth Versus Superstar Talent For Titles
- Michigan State is a credible contender but questions remain about top-end NBA talent needed to win a national title.
- Gary Parrish lists roster composition and lottery prospects as key championship predictors.
What Defines A 'Blue Blood' Program
- 'Blue blood' status depends on sustained priority and history; Florida lacks the sustained basketball-first culture to qualify.
- Matt Norlander names Carolina, Kentucky, Duke, Kansas, UCLA, UConn as core blue bloods and spots Michigan State and Arizona as closest challengers.