Teams of Destiny: South Carolina's Perfect Season & Is Caitlin Clark the Greatest Collegiate Player of All Time?

In today’s episode of Tourney Run, Alexa Philippou and Katie Barnes break down the record-breaking championship game between undefeated South Carolina and Iowa, including on-the-ground insights from Cleveland, Dawn Staley's masterclass in coaching, and where this South Carolina team ranks among other undefeated teams. Then, they roll the tape back on some of their biggest bracket misses and discuss if Caitlin Clark is the GOAT collegiate player. Later, they share their All-Tournament team selections with some unconventional picks. Later, they give their way too early predictions for next season.

3:21 Starting Five moments from the title game

3:26 Starting Five: atmosphere during the arena 

6:16 Starting Five: Iowa's early run  

9: 46 Starting Five: game-changing South Carolina rookies

15:28 Starting Five: Dawn Staley coaching masterclass 

20:45 Starting Five: where does this South Carolina team rank among undefeated teams?  

25:20 Rolling the tape on our biggest bracket misses

32:50 Is Caitlin Clark the greatest collegiate player of all time? 

41:36 Pour one out 

46:35 All-Tournament Team selections

53:56 Way too early predictions: South Carolina is running it back 

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