The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of the week on The Herd
Mar 28, 2026
Rick Neuheisel, former college coach turned broadcaster now with the Dallas spring team. Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager who builds bullpens and balances Ohtani's workload. Dan Hurley, UConn coach focused on defense and player development. They discuss NIL impacts, roster construction, tournament coaching intensity, spring football value, and managing elite two-way stars.
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NIL Tilted Power Toward The Big Ten
- The NIL has advantaged Big Ten programs because of wealthy alumni and large endowments funding recruiting.
- Colin points to six of 16 tournament teams being Big Ten and a 13-3 tournament record as evidence of NIL impact.
College Now Competes With G League For Talent
- College basketball is attracting more international and pro-ready players because NIL and college development now rival the G League.
- Dan Hurley says fringe first-round prospects stay in college for better development, travel, facilities, and lifestyle.
Hurley Second-Guessing NBA Offers But Prefers College Control
- Dan Hurley admits he second-guessed turning down the Lakers but values the control he keeps in college coaching.
- He cites watching LeBron and the Lakers play as moments that prompted reflection but emphasizes college autonomy.