The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Mar 23, 2026
J-Mac, frequent co-host and commentator who riffs with Colin Cowherd, joins the conversation. They discuss how NIL is reshaping college basketball. They break down the Lakers' nine-game surge and LeBron's role. They debate Giannis trade talk, Kevin Durant's legacy, and Travis Kelce’s new deal.
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NIL Made College Basketball Global And Favored Big Ten
- Colin says NIL transformed college basketball into a global, talent-rich marketplace that benefits Big Ten schools, veteran coaches, and players.
- He cites six of 16 Sweet 16 teams from the Big Ten and older coaches like Tom Izzo and Rick Pitino thriving administratively with NIL money.
Adapt Or Die In Modern College Recruiting
- Colin's maxim: adapt or die when sports structures change, especially with NIL shifting recruiting toward administrative deals.
- He uses Rick Pitino's remark and older coaches' success as proof you must evolve tactics.
Lakers Win Streak Fueled By Role Change And Defense
- Colin credits LeBron and JJ Redick for the Lakers' nine-game streak driven by improved defense and role adjustments.
- He notes LeBron's off-ball work, screen-setting, and Luka calming down as key behavioral shifts fueling wins.