The Rich Eisen Show Hour 2: Illinois HC Brad Underwood, ESPN’s Andraya Carter, plus Browns’ Proposed Rule Change is D.O.A.
Mar 30, 2026
Andraya Carter, ESPN college basketball analyst and former player, breaks down the NCAA Women’s Tournament and previews Final Four matchups. She discusses UConn and UCLA’s runs, scheduling and shootaround concerns, and suggests media adjustments to grow the women’s game. Playful moments include singing Michigan’s fight song.
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UConn's Depth Enables Tactical Flexibility
- Geno Auriemma's roster depth lets him plug-and-play across positions to maintain offensive flow.
- Examples: Sarah Strong brings the ball up like a guard, Geno used Jana L. Alfie as a perimeter big, and Blanca Quinonez provided crucial bench scoring.
Lauren Betts Creates Late-Game Advantage
- UCLA's Lauren Betts imposes a wear-and-tear advantage that breaks opponents over the course of a game.
- Example: Duke managed her early but UCLA freed her with varied sideline/out-of-bounds actions and a timely lob to seal momentum.
Prioritize Meaningful Shootarounds Not Media Timing
- Give players meaningful shootaround time and consistent equipment to improve tournament shooting and performance.
- Andraya Carter and Geno criticized 30-minute early morning shootarounds, new out-of-box balls, and split media timing that reduce player prep.