The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast Prime Cuts - Final Four Preview, Tiger’s Troubles, Elite NBA Draft Class
Apr 4, 2026
Doug Gottlieb, college basketball analyst and coach at Wisconsin–Green Bay, offers scouting and draft perspective. Danny Parkins, sports radio host and commentator, weighs in on sports business and controversies. They preview the Final Four and discuss a stacked NBA draft. They also debate Tiger Woods’ crash, opioid concerns, sponsor loyalty, and the controversy over NFL officiating and replay technology.
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UConn's Second Half Physicality Wins Close Games
- UConn wins by wearing teams down with physical, second-half play.
- Doug Gottlieb praises Dan Hurley's relentless sideline energy and preparedness that lifts players late in games.
How Illinois Found An Overlooked Lottery Talent
- Doug Gottlieb recounts finding Illinois' overlooked Keaton Wagler through thorough scouting and AAU connections.
- Wagler was missed by shoe circuits but found via loyalty to AAU coach Victor Williams and Illinois' creative recruiting.
College Teams Prefer Older Reliable Players Post COVID
- Post-COVID roster dynamics favor older, experienced players because programs prefer players who won't immediately transfer.
- Gottlieb describes coaches avoiding one-and-done risks and the portal creating speed-dating recruiting decisions.