Jon Rothstein joins the show at the start of the NCAA tournament to break down the bracket and explain why the next three weeks are the best stretch on the sports calendar. He discusses how teams are judged from November through Selection Sunday, the debate around St. John’s seeding, and why the round of 32 often defines whether a season is remembered as a success or a disappointment.

Rothstein also dives into key matchups across the bracket, the strength of the East “blueblood” region, and what makes certain teams dangerous in March. He explains why Tennessee could be a major obstacle for Virginia, what to expect from St. John’s if they face Kansas, and shares his full Final Four and national championship picks while highlighting several NBA prospects to watch during the tournament.