The Herd with Colin Cowherd Colin Cowherd Podcast - UConn vs. Duke MADNESS, Final Four Is Set, Top 5 NBA Prospects, Big Ten Resurgence
Mar 30, 2026
Doug Gottlieb, men's basketball coach at UW‑Green Bay and former broadcaster, joins to break down March Madness and NBA draft chatter. They react to UConn's late rally and roster makeup. Conversation covers recruiting shifts, the Big Ten's rise, coaching moves like Billy Donovan, Rick Pitino's longevity, and top NBA prospects including AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.
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UConn's Second Half Physicality Wins Games
- UConn wins by wearing teams down with physical second-half play and relentless toughness.
- Doug Gottlieb credits Dan Hurley’s combative sideline style for raising players’ competitiveness and late-game resilience.
Keaton Wagler Was Missed Then Discovered
- Doug tells the story of Keaton Wagler's overlooked recruitment and how loyalty to an AAU coach kept him off the main shoe circuit.
- Illinois scouted him, used overseas recruiting and creativity to find a low-cost starter who unexpectedly became a star.
Eyeball Portal Players Don't Trust Only Reports
- Do eyeball recruits and vet portal players personally instead of relying solely on reports or speed-ported evaluations.
- Doug warns the portal is like speed dating; go watch film, meet the kid, and verify fit before offering.