Mike is joined by Jimmy Patsos, former college basketball coach and monumental sports network analyst, on the Pelicans and Zion's future, Cooper Flagg and Duke are poised for a serious run in the tournament and the Blue Devils might not need Flagg to get a ring, how open this bracket is compared to other years, and if Cleveland and OKC can get over the hump in the playoffs.

Mike calls up Saints offensive lineman, Landon Young, to tell us about why he came back to the Black & Gold, some of the coaches and mentors that Young has looked at during his time, his impressions of new head coach Kellen Moore ahead of his first season leading the Saints, and more!

This hour, Mike and Cullen break down the latest out bracket as the first day of the NCAA Men's tourney gets underway, a former LSU player is returning to college football for a 7th season, and the Celtics are sold for a record setting price before welcoming in Kim Mulkey, head coach for the LSU Lady Tigers basketball on how the Tigers are getting ready for their run at a 2nd championship in the Kim Mulkey era, and Rene Nadeau, writer for Crescent City Sports, on who the Saints are keeping an eye on heading into free agency and draft season.

Mike connects with Rene Nadeau, writer at Crescent City Sports, to discuss McNeese and Will Wade showing up and showing out against Clemson in a big upset before switching it up to dive into Saints free agency, some other big names still out there, and what the team is eyeing heading into the draft which is just 5 weeks away.

Mike sits down with head coach of the LSU Women's basketball HC, Kim Mulkey as the Tigers as the Tigers ready for NCAA tourney play on Saturday versus San Diego State, putting her players in the right position as the team looks to win a 2nd ring in 3 seasons, and much more!

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): We took our time, but we’re finally ready to break out mock draft 2.0, this time diving in to a full three rounds where the Saints have four selections. We start off with Steve Geller’s mock which has the Saints adding a pair of weapons and a pair of hogmollies. What’s not to like? 

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Mike and Charlie reviewed Will Wade's decision to leave McNeese for NC State's head coaching opening. The guys spoke to new Saints defensive lineman Jonah Williams and Tulane head football coach Jon Sumrall. Williams discussed his relationship with defensive coordinator Brandon Staley, whom he played under in 2020. Sumrall recapped the Green Wave's significant roster overhaul for the 2025 season. The guys interviewed Saints cornerback Isaac Yiadom, who signed a three-year, nine-million-dollar deal to return to New Orleans this off-season, and Scott Spinelli, a college basketball coach and analyst, who broke down the NCAA Tournament. Steve and Charlie recapped LSU baseball's 11-1 run-rule victory over UNO, highlighting star first baseman Jared Jones and outfielder Ethan Frey. They previewed the Pelicans' final 13 matchups and broke down their current odds for a top pick in the NBA's lottery system. Mark Etheridge, an SEC writer for D1Baseball.com, broke down LSU's top-10 matchup against Texas this weekend. Steve and Charlie listened to press conference audio from Saints OL Landon Young. Steve and Charlie interviewed new Saints TE Jack Stoll, who signed a one-year contract with New Orleans. Stoll remembered his path as an undrafted free agent to his fifth year in the NFL.

Steve and Charlie celebrated the start of the NCAA Tournament and listened to press conference audio from Saints OL Landon Young, who signed a one-year extension in New Orleans. Steve and Charlie interviewed new Saints TE Jack Stoll, who signed a one-year contract with New Orleans. Stoll remembered his path as an undrafted free agent to his fifth year in the NFL. He discussed his connections to multiple coaches on the Saints' assistant coaching staff. Steve and Charlie shared an update from the Pelicans' matchup against Minnesota. The guys praised New Orleans' big-man rotation of Yves Missi, Karlo Matkovic, and Kelly Olynyk.

Steve and Charlie shared an update from the Pelicans' matchup against Minnesota. The guys praised New Orleans' big-man rotation of Yves Missi, Karlo Matkovic, and Kelly Olynyk. They also previewed the NCAA Tournament.

Steve and Charlie interviewed new Saints TE Jack Stoll, who signed a one-year contract with New Orleans. Stoll remembered his path as an undrafted free agent to his fifth year in the NFL. He discussed his connections to multiple coaches on the Saints' assistant coaching staff.