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Rece Davis and Pete Thamel discuss UConn being in the greatest-team-ever conversation and how Dan Hurley would fit into the NBA. Then, Pete gives a preview of his latest story - Donovan Clingan's side job as a landscaper. On another note, Rece and Pete turn their attention to NC State and chat about the hope that program has spurred for themselves from the tournament. 0:00 Rece: Is there such thing as a repeat champion?2:10 Is UConn in the greatest-team-ever convo?6:21 The NC State program now has hope8:41 NC State and Alabama's path to the championship11:49 How to stop NC State's DJ Burns13:01 Could DJ Burns play for the NBA or NFL?18:30 UConn's Donovan Clingan's side job as a landscaper20:36 Dan Hurley's coaching track record26:21 Could UConn's Dan Hurley be an NBA coach?31:10 A Dan Hurley family story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 31st HR 3: Myron and Mark Zinno talk about the NCAA Tournament, Kim Mulkey, and are joined by Emily Thiesse, head coach of the women's D-II National Champions, and Myron's alma mater, Mankato State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 31st HR 2: Matt and Myron talk more about the NCAA Tournament, as well as the first weekend of the MLB season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March 31st HR 1L Matt and Myron discuss the NCAA Tournament and who we consider tournament heroes. Plus, Washington Post writer Kent Babb joins us to discuss his Kim Mulkey profile. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode of Tourney Run, Alexa Philippou and Katie Barnes give their on-the-ground recap of the Albany bracket, including debating if South Carolina is the underdog heading into Cleveland and breaking down the electric Iowa vs. LSU game. Then, they share how Caitlin Clark delivered with her legacy on the line and LSU’s philosophy for guarding Clark. Next, they discuss the importance of humanizing athletes and the touching moments of the LSU players defending Angel Reese. Later, they break down the USC vs. UConn game, what makes this UConn team unique, and why Paige Bueckers is that girl. Plus, they give their Final Four predictions.4:03 On the ground in Albany6:20 South Carolina the title game underdog?10:16 Iowa vs. LSU recap14:28 LSU’s plan to guard Caitlin Clark18:00 LSU teammates defending Angel Reese26:47 On the ground in Portland 27:14 NC State makes it to the Final Four27:33 USC vs. UConn recap39:50 Final Four predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello discuss the teams that have just landed in the Final Four spots in the Men’s NCAA tournament – specifically how a missed free throw by Virginia in the ACC tournament impacted NC State’s trajectory to the Final Four. They also talk about UConn’s evisceration of Illinois, the No. 2 offense in the country. And although Duke lost to NC State, Borzello notes that the Blue Devils’ future is bright as they are looking forward to Cooper Flagg, the number one college recruit in the country who has committed to their program for the following season. Finally, the two round out the pod with a preview of the Final Four games and who they think will be the NCAA tournament champion.0:00 The Final Four teams are set1:05 A missed free throw in the ACC tournament affected NC State’s trajectory to now8:49 Illinois should’ve adjusted to UConn’s Donovan Clingan12:01 The difficulty for UConn to win a back-to-back title24:22 How Zach Edey fits into Purdue’s game29:38 Tennessee’s dependence on Dalton Knecht31:53 Breaking down NC State DJ Burns’ game37:22 The future of Duke with No. 1 college recruit Cooper Flagg42:17 Final Four preview: Alabama vs UConn45:20 Final Four preview: Purdue vs NC State48:20 The best basketball players in the portal right now51:25 Who will be the men’s NCAA tournament champion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In today’s episode of Tourney Run, Alexa Philippou and Katie Barnes break down Duke's upset over Ohio State, breakout players in the tournament, and unexpected teams on the rise. Then, they react to LSU’s drama surrounding the tournament and how it will impact them on the court. Next, they share their overreactions of the week, including if South Carolina is unbeatable and if Paige Bueckers is the best player in the game. Later, they jump on their soapbox to discuss whether neutral sites benefit the game. Plus, they share their biggest regrets in their brackets. 1:22 Starting Five: Biggest upsets7:13 Starting Five: Breakout Players10:40 Starting Five: Unexpected Standout teams12:45 Starting Five: Things we didn’t see coming24:88 Starting Five: Best matchups31:14 Overreactions from the weekend: South Carolina is unbeatable38:22 Overreactions from the weekend: Paige Bueckers is the best basketball player Alexa has ever seen44:34 Soap Box: should teams go to neutral sites?49:58 Biggest bracket mistakes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pete Thamel and ESPN College Basketball Insider Jeff Borzello discuss Kentucky head coach John Calipari's uncertain future with the Wildcats. They delve into his need to change his staff, his need to shift his focus to developing older rosters, and the pros and cons that come with working with him. From the school's perspective they get into the $33M+ the Wildcats would have to spend to buy Calipari out, and the lack of coaching options out there for his replacement. Next, Borzello highlights which programs are still in need of a coach and which programs that would support a coach if a coach were to land there. Lastly, Thamel and Borzello recap their favorite games and players of the NCAA Tournament so far and preview the upcoming games they are looking to watch in the Sweet 16 round. 0:00 Will Kentucky fire Calipari this week?7:45 SMU can afford Calipari's $33M buyout13:22 Adjustments Calipari should make26:48 Louisville caught flat footed in head coach search30:38 Are all top coaches headed to SEC and Big Ten?36:55 Schools in need of a coach50:00 Jeff's favorite NCAA Tournament moments so far55:53 Sweet 16 game previews Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Myron take a look at the teams remaining in the big dance and make their picks for who will be cutting down the nets. We also make our picks for the Women's NCAAT and why their is so much more attention on the women this year. We also debate how much longer coach Calipari will be at Kentucky and make our picks for today's biggest games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt and Myron is joined by Kevin Keatts, NC State MBB Head Coach, and what their historic run has been like. We also breakdown the latest with LSU Women's basketball and what is next for Kim Mulkey. Also, is the one and done era over in college basketball? Plus, what hat does Myron need to start wearing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices