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March 12 This is the WORST March Madness bubble EVER + Previewing Thursday's conference tournament matchups
Jon Rothstein previews some of the BIGGEST conference tournament matchups ahead of Thursday's slate of games while also breaking down the bubble and the coaching carousel.

What makes this the WORST bubble in March Madness history

Conference tournament breakdown

Taking a look at the Coaching Carousel & What to keep an eye on

News & notes + Five games to watch
34 min
March 10 Dusty May details how Michigan has responded since LJ Cason injury & why Wolverines must now hunt for #1 overall seed
Jon Rothstein sits down with Michigan head coach Dusty May to discuss the Wolverines’ remarkable finish to the regular season and what he’s learned about his team. May explains how the loss to Duke helped refocus the group, the challenge of navigating February scheduling, and what losing LJ Cason has meant for the rotation and bench development. He also dives into Elliott Cadeau’s impact, the lessons he’s taken from March Madness throughout his career, and why he’s focused more on improvement than Final Four expectations. Plus, May reflects on Big Ten Tournament strategy, the influence of Bob Knight’s philosophy, Morez Johnson Jr.’s growth, and the biggest keys for Michigan as it prepares for the NCAA Tournament.
0:00 Intro
0:15 29-2 to finish regular season
0:35 What he has learned about his team
1:20 Loss to Duke
2:10 February scheduling
2:45 Outright Big Ten season title but losing LJ Cason
4:20 What he's learning about his bench since Cason injury
5:25 Elliott Cadeau
6:15 Pressure at FAU
9:00 Highs & low of March Madness
10:30 Never thinks about going back to Final Four
11:00 Where Wolverines can keep improving
12:10 Big Ten Tournament thoughts
14:00 Appreciating the moment
16:30 Auburn matchup last year
17:20 Benefit of Chicago trip
18:20 Thinking about Coach Knight
20:45 Morez Johnson Jr.
21:45 How he'll remember this team
22:45 Biggest keys for tournament run

24 min
March 09 Duke, Michigan, Arizona, Florida have separated themselves
Four teams — Duke, Michigan, Arizona, and Florida — have separated themselves as the clear top tier in college basketball as conference tournament week begins. Jon Rothstein breaks down why those four programs stand above the rest and what it means for the race for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament. Plus, hear from Michigan head coach Dusty May on where his team stands entering the postseason.
We also take a deep dive into the conference tournament brackets across the ACC, Big 12, Big East, Big Ten, and SEC, react to the final AP Top 25 of the season, and run through the latest news and notes from around the country — including Nebraska tying a school-record 26 wins under Fred Hoiberg, St. John’s winning the Big East regular season title outright for the second straight year under Rick Pitino, and Donovan Dent’s incredible assist-to-turnover stretch for UCLA. Finally, we highlight several potential bid stealers to watch as championship week unfolds.
45 min
March 06 Hubert Davis Provides Injury Update On Caleb Wilson + Breaks Down UNC's Path To Deep Tournament Run
Jon Rothstein is joined by North Carolina head coach Hubert Davis for an exclusive interview. Hubert Davis breaks down the Tar Heels season so far, provides injuries updates for key players including Caleb Wilson and discusses what it will take for his team to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament.

(00:00) Intro
(00:07) Flashback To 2022 Win Over Duke
(1:20) Success Despite Injuries
(2:20) Why Injuries Could Help Team Be Better
(3:59) Caleb Wilson Latest
(6:00) Importance of Derek Dixon
(7:09) Where Seth Trimble’s Shot Ranks In Top Memories
(8:47) Keys For UNC To Make Deep Run

11 min
March 05 Best PG In College Basketball | Award Discussions | Top Games To Watch | MUCH MORE!
Jon Rothstein breaks down the latest headlines in college basketball, including why Darius Acuff is the best PG in the country, Big Ten / Big East updates and why this year’s bubble lacks pop. He also states his case for the current award races and provides his All-American teams.

(00:00) Intro
(1:49) Darius Acuff Best PG In CBB
(5:03) Purdue, Michigan State & Michigan Talk
(11:39) Big East Tournament Talk
(14:26) NCAA Tournament Bubble Lacking Pop
(18:11) Rothstein’s All-American Teams
(22:05) Hubert Davis Update On Caleb Wilson
(27:48) Coach Of The Year Discussion
(30:19) Dan Hurley On What Motivates Him
(33:30) Sixth Man Of The Year Discussion
(38:36) Donovan Dent's Incredible Run
(39:31) Jai Lucas Appreciation
(40:27) Dark Side Of March
(42:20) Top Games To Watch
(43:32) Under-The-Radar Games

45 min
March 03 Dan Hurley says he will never again coach a player like Alex Karaban + what he told Rick Pitino recently
Jon Rothstein sits down with Dan Hurley to discuss UConn’s 27–3 season and what’s driving the Huskies as March approaches. Hurley reflects on his first March Madness memory, the different perspectives that come with championship expectations, and key moments from Alex Karaban’s development to this year’s “comeback” narrative. He breaks down UConn’s non-conference approach, whether the Big East should expand its schedule, the St. John’s matchup and potential rematch, and how this team compares to his recent title squads. Hurley also dives into the growth of Jaylin Stewart, Silas Demary Jr., Tarris Reed Jr., and Braylon Mullins, the importance of geography in the NCAA Tournament, lessons from past Final Fours, and what continues to fuel him as he chases another championship.
0:00 Intro
0:10 First March Madness memory
0:45 Different perspectives on March Madness
1:40 Alex Karaban moment
2:50 Karaban prototype in recruiting
4:00 How is UConn 27-3?
5:05 Non-conference in February
7:00 Should Big East go to 18-game conference sked?
8:30 St. John's matchup
9:30 Possible rematch vs. St. John's in conference tourney
12:00 "Comeback" this season
13:00 Comparing to title teams
14:55 This year's bench
16:30 Jaylin Stewart
16:55 Silas Demary Jr.
18:30 Tarris Reed Jr.
20:20 Importance of geography in NCAA Tournament
21:45 Making tournament at Rhode Island
23:45 Braylon Mullins
25:30 Thinking about another title
26:35 Final Four learnings
28:30 His driving force
31:00 Keys for UConn
33 min
March 03 Final No. 1 Seed Is Up For Grabs + Questions surround Michigan & Purdue
The race for the final No. 1 seed is on as Florida and UConn battle for the last spot on the top line. We break down what the committee could value most — and whether Michigan and Purdue should be facing real concern in the Big Ten. Plus, why Duke’s defense deserves more respect, Brayden Burries’ rise at Arizona, Jon Rothstein’s reaction to the latest AP Top 25, key news from around the country, and the must-watch games that could shape the week ahead.

45 min
March 01 This is March
Celebrate the beginning of the month with Mr. March, Jon Rothstein.

30 min
February 27 Brad Underwood details what makes this one of the BEST Illinois teams he’s coached, why they've got a shot at Final Four
Jon Rothstein is joined by Illinois head coach Brad Underwood to preview the team's upcoming game against Michigan, including his early impressions of the Wolverines and what makes them so tough to beat.
The two also dive into what makes this one of the best teams Underwood has coached at Illinois and how they're better than the Elite Eight team from two years ago, plus what it will take for them to make it back to the Final Four and even win a national title.

(0:00) Intro & Approaching 10-year anniversary of Stephen F. Austin tourney run
(1:10) Taking a mid-major to the Elite Eight versus Illinois
(2:17) The emotional roller coaster taking his first power conference gig
(3:48) On recent OT losses and why Illinois has a shot at a Final Four
(5:16) Why preparations didn't change around UCLA trip: "Might as well be in Siberia"
(6:47) How Illinois is 22-6
(7:28) What makes this team have a higher ceiling than previous Illinois squads
(8:14) What sets Keaton Wagler apart from other players
(10:15) How injuries have helped Illinois
(11:39) What makes Zvonimir Ivisic the wild card for Illinois
(12:21) First impressions of Michigan: “Don’t have many weaknesses”
(13:50) Michigan’s bench doesn’t get enough credit
(14:49) On ending the Big Ten national title drought
(15:53) How hard it is to prepare for the NCAA tournament with Big Ten tournament championship turnaround
(17:49) What makes Illinois “the best job in the country”
(19:39) On the Illinois team 2 years ago being Final Four caliber and getting back to the Elite Eight
(21:25) Biggest keys for Illinois to be able to make a run at the Final Four
24 min
February 26 UConn’s sends a MESSAGE vs. St. John’s, Virginia-Duke PREVIEW + Is Todd Golden UNDERRATED?
Jon Rothstein breaks down the latest headlines in college basketball, including UConn's statement win over St. John's, Todd Golden possibly being underrated as a head coach and previewing Virginia-Duke.

(0:00) Intro
(1:45) UConn sends a message against St. John’s
(9:58) Is Todd Golden underrated as a head coach?
(16:31) Virginia/Duke headlines a great stretch of hoops
(22:32) Chat Questions
(27:27) On NCAA tournament expansion
(30:09) 5 Dark horse Final Four teams
(33:20) Three Good Nuggets
(34:09) 5 games to watch
37 min

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