First Take

First Take begins with Jay Will facing the music! How can a Blue Blood like Duke suffer two of the worst tournament losses in back to back years? With all of those first round draft picks and brand recognition? (0:00) Then, after another loss to a top team, can the Knicks be trusted in the playoffs? (26:20) Next, what statement did Michigan make with a massive win over Tennessee? (40:40)

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First Take resumes with Sweet 16 thrillers! Illinois stomped Houston in their hometown, Iowa shocked Nebraska after a brutal coaching blunder from Fred Hoiberg, and Darius Acuff Jr. went out with a bang, losing big to Arizona. Which loss was the most disappointing? Plus, the crew rips on Will Wade's and LSU's lack of loyalty and backbone. (0:00) Then, Shams breaks a few new tanking proposals. Surely these will be the ones that fix it! (15:05) Next, Andraya Carter breaks down the most intriguing matchups from an insane weekend of college hoops! (21:50)

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First Take begins with another early Calipari exit. Darius Acuff Jr. and the Razorbacks felt the wrath of Koa Peat and the Wildcats, losing big in California. Is Coach Cal to blame for the loss? (0:00) Then, the Hornets smoked the Knicks in Charlotte. There's something brewing in Buzz City with the KonMelo duo. More importantly, Stephen A. responds to Josh Hart naming him a "part-time Knicks fan." (22:00) Next, Seth Greenberg is riding with the Johnnies to beat Duke. How can they pull off the upset? (37:50)

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First Take resumes with Draymond's strong Wemby statement! He is TIRED of the media only caring about one side of the ball! SAS tells us if he has a point... (0:00) Then, Adam Silver once again declared he is ready to stop tanking once and for all! Should we believe him? (12:00) Next, which one seed is on the highest upset alert heading into the Sweet Sixteen? (23:40)

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First Take begins with the new SGA! Jaylen Brown used Shai's own foulbaiting tactics against him (two weeks after declaring he never foulbaits). Are we ready to put the Celtics in the Thunder/Spurs tier? (0:00) Then, with AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson going out in the first weekend, is Darius Acuff Jr. the best player left in the NCAA tournament? (27:10) Next, Luka already led one team to the finals. Is he playing well enough to carry ANOTHER past the Spurs and Thunder to reach his second? (39:15)

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First Take resumes with a potentially short lived NBA rule. After outcry from Cade Cunningham's agent, the NBA may consider changing the 65 game minimum to win awards. Doggy doesn't wants EVERYONE to quit their whining! Then, Tiger's return to the TGL had us thinking.. would you want to play indoor golf with Stephen A.? Next, Mad Dog is MAD about Joe Burrow playing flag football, late Sweet Sixteen start times, and the MLB taking games away from local networks! Finally, Jess Mendoza's Top 5 teams that can stop a Dodgers threepeat!

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First Take begins with Hubert Davis being relieved of his duties at UNC. Is Kenny "The Jet" Smith the right fit for UNC, or will his lack of coaching experience hinder his ability to attract five star talent and compete with Duke? Then, Jess Mendoza goes toe to toe with Stephen A. and Doggy on the Dodgers threepeating! Would it be good for baseball? Next, DanO defends his Simpson>Mendoza take.

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First Take resumes with a battle of NBA superstars! You can have Luka, Wemby or SGA for the rest of the season. Which one is winning you a title? (0:00) Next, Jayson Tatum is shooting a career low 38% from the floor since returning. Combined with Jaylen Brown's subpar play, are they hindering the Celtics from being Eastern Conference Champs? (18:20) Next, what does Tiger Wood's return mean for golf? (28:20)

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First Take begins with the next version of LeBron. This time, he brings a defense first mindset to a high powered, offensively driven Lakers team. Is this the best formula for a shot at the title? (0:00) Then, do you agree with Josh Hart? Is criticizing Mikal Bridges unfair? (28:15)

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First Take resumes with the surging Lakers. Are they on the same level as the Spurs and Thunder? (0:00) Next, with zero mid-majors reaching the Sweet Sixteen, can we officially declare Cinderellas dead? (8:40) Then, WNBPA president Nneka Ogyumike tells all on the WNBA's new CBA! (18:00)

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