4/7 D-Fly & Dixie: Merry Go Round with John Danowski

Easter Weekend brings six games featuring IL Media Top 20 teams squaring off against each other, including three Top 10 tilts and finally a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup. D-Fly and Dixie are here to break it all down and get you ready. 

To set you up for the showdown in South Bend, this week’s coach interview is with Duke head man, John Danowski. In a fascinating conversation, they discuss how Duke has regrouped after missing the 2022 NCAA Tournament, moving on after facing life’s setbacks, Duke’s uncanny success against Virginia, Bill Tierney’s legacy, coaching the US National Team, current leaders on this edition of the Blue Devils, preparing for Notre Dame, his joy watching Duke’s women’s soccer team, Durham’s best restaurant and much more.

WEEKEND PREVIEWS

FRIDAY’s Top Matchup

No. 16 Michigan (5-4, 1-1 B1G) at No. 12 Rutgers (7-3, 0-2), 6 p.m., ESPNU

No. 3 Virginia (7-2, 1-1 ACC) at No. 9 North Carolina (7-3, 1-1), 6 p.m., ACCN

No. 5 Maryland (6-3, 1-1 B1G) at No. 17 Ohio State (5-5, 1-1), 8 p.m., BTN

SATURDAY’s Top Matchups

No. 11 Villanova (8-2, 1-0 Big East) at No. 19 Denver (4-4, 0-1), 2 p.m.

No. 1 Duke (10-1, 3-0 ACC) at No. 2 Notre Dame (7-1, 1-1), 4 p.m., ESPNU

No. 6 Johns Hopkins (9-3, 2-0 B1G) at No. 8 Penn State (6-3, 1-1), 7 p.m., BTN

GIVE & GO

In an Easter-inspired Give & Go, the fellas discuss Easter holiday traditions, including best and worst Easter basket items.