The Ryen Russillo Podcast The Lack of Upsets and the State of College Hoops With P.J. Carlesimo, Plus, New Red Sox 3B Alex Bregman.
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Mar 25, 2025 
P.J. Carlesimo, a former head coach and current NCAA tournament analyst, shares his insights on Sweet 16 teams and the impact of the transfer portal on college basketball. He discusses the distinct styles of play across conferences and reminisces about coaching strategies. Later, Alex Bregman, the new third baseman for the Red Sox, opens up about his transition to a new team and his offseason experiences. The duo also touches on the challenges of personal growth in sports and humorous social media dilemmas.
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SEC Athleticism
- The Big East and Big Ten are known for physical play, while the SEC is characterized by bigger, stronger, and quicker athletes.
- P.J. Carlesimo observes this difference in athleticism between conferences.
Six Fouls Experiment
- The Big East experimented with six fouls in conference games for a few years.
- This rule aimed to keep star players on the court but was eventually abolished.
Transfer Portal Impact
- The transfer portal disrupts continuity for smaller programs, potentially favoring power schools.
- Ryen Russillo suggests the current Sweet 16 makeup, dominated by power conferences, might become the new norm.
