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The boundaries of college basketball postseason play are stretched thin with the puzzling arrival of the "College Basketball Crown," a Las Vegas tournament designed for teams that couldn't crack the NCAA Tournament or NIT. With spots for the 101st to 116th ranked teams in college basketball, this FOX Sports-backed event raises serious questions about participation culture in sports and whether we've gone too far in creating postseason opportunities.

As Selection Sunday approaches, we dive deep into conference tournament implications and NCAA bracket projections. Is the SEC basketball renaissance real, or just overhyped? Will Duke make it past the Sweet 16? Can Auburn represent the conference in the Final Four? Our candid predictions might ruffle some feathers, particularly as we examine Carolina's precarious tournament position and what it means for Hubert Davis's coaching future.

The conversation takes a startling turn when we discuss Dodger Stadium's eye-popping concession prices - $15 hot dogs and $35 beers that exemplify the growing disconnect between professional sports and everyday fans. This leads to a fascinating exchange about restaurant health inspection ratings and what number would make each of us walk away from a meal.

The episode wraps with a philosophical debate about what truly constitutes a "sport" versus what makes someone an "athlete." Can you have athletes participating in activities that aren't sports? Can you have sports that don't require athletes? From NASCAR to cheerleading, golf to wrestling, we challenge conventional wisdom and expectations about competitive endeavors.

Join us next Tuesday—yes, we're moving to earlier in the week!—as we break down the NCAA Tournament bracket and welcome our first guest contributors to the show in the coming episodes.