Cincinnati Bearcats coach Mick Cronin joins to talk losing sleep over Houston, playing in Northern Kentucky, and his team's devastating defense! Tony Bennett of the Virginia Cavaliers shares thoughts on their win over Clemson and what he learned from his father about defense. Then Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy breaks down what his team has to do to improve and their game plan for taking on Kansas on Saturday. Plus, North Carolina's Joel Berry on their potential third run at the championship and what brought him back to coaching after last year's big NCAA win. Kyle Keller of Stephen F. Austin remembers the anniversary of the tragic Oklahoma State plane crash of 2001 that claimed the life of his cousin, and how he honors the legacy of the 10 lives lost. And finally, Craig Thompson, Commissioner of the Mountain West Conference and member of this year's selection committee talks about quadrants and how the process has changed since he was the Chair.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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