Isn’t it nice to have some good ball back? On this episode of The Starting Five, I breakdown a great day of hoops, featuring some great games from the sport’s biggest brands. I highlight those deserving, and rightfully crucify a couple of players holding their teams back from where they want to go. I also was probably too harsh on Florida.

Best Bet Recap:

Michigan State -5.5 💰

YTD: 8-3

UConn 61 Kansas 56: 0:00-4:31

Duke 67 Florida 66: 4:32-9:27

Michigan State 71 Iowa 52: 9:28-12:29

North Carolina 67 Kentucky 64: 12:30-16:02

An SEC Tangent (overrated?): 16:03-17:37

Syracuse 62 Tennessee 60: 17:38-19:49

Others: 19:50-22:32

Previews:

Louisville @ Arkansas: 22:33-24:23

NC State @ Auburn: 24:24-28:26

Best Bet: NC State +6.5

YTD Record: 8-3

Others: 28:27-31:16