The Right Time with Bomani Jones Hubert Davis’s Done at UNC?, Rick Pitino Redemption, March Madness' "Caucasian Revolution"
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Mar 23, 2026 A lively tour through March Madness chaos, from Rick Pitino’s surprising Sweet 16 run to Bill Self’s late-game patterns. A debate over whether a wave of white-heavy lineups is reshaping college hoops. A deep dive into UNC’s 19-point collapse and what it signals about coaching and institutional fit. Plus detours into flag football upsets, Tom Brady talk, Jay-Z stadium shows, and vinyl’s surprising comeback.
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Bill Self's Familiar Turtle Mode
- Bill Self's coaching tendencies make him prone to overcautious endgame decisions that cost games.
- Bomani recalls Kansas games where Self avoided fouling early, then froze, allowing opponents late possessions to seize wins.
Rick Pitino's Uneven Redemption
- Rick Pitino's career has been muddled but he's still an elite college tactician who earned redemption in the Sweet 16.
- Bomani notes Pitino was fired at Louisville, rebuilt at Iona, and now stands as a tournament 'hero' despite past scandals.
The Tournament's Increasingly White Rotations
- The tournament shows more white players and lineups than usual, suggesting a 'Caucasian revolution' in college depth.
- Bomani points to Nebraska and Purdue fielding mostly white lineups and the visual contrast this season creates.