The NCAA Tournament bubble took a brutal turn this weekend, and host Vince Wolfram breaks down what it means for teams trying to reach March Madness. Several bubble teams, including Auburn, Cincinnati, Indiana, and others, suffered costly losses that could dramatically impact their chances to be included in the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket.Vince also analyzes Michigan’s rivalry win over Michigan State and why the momentum in the series could be shifting toward Dusty May and the Wolverines. Around the country, several teams punched their tickets during conference tournament championship week, including Queens making program history with its first Division I NCAA Tournament appearance.Plus, Vince hands out his weekly College Basketball Honor Roll, highlighting the best players, coaches, teams, and performances across the sport.With Selection Sunday approaching and conference tournaments in full swing, the road to March Madness is only getting more chaotic.Subscribe for weekly college basketball analysis, NCAA Tournament coverage, and March Madness breakdowns all season long.FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro1:43 - Michigan State vs. Michigan Recap12:45 - Bubbles and Bids13:02 - LIU Punches Ticket13:47 - High Point Wins Big South14:45 - Northern Iowa Takes Missouri Valley15:35 - NDSU Cruises in the Summit League15:54 - Queens Going Dancing for First Time17:20 - Tennessee State Handles Business17:40 - Boston U Handles Navy19:09 - Miserable Weekend for Bubble Teams24:05 - Weekly Honor Roll30:50 - This is a Win and That's a W

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March college basketball is here, and the race to the NCAA Tournament is heating up.On this episode of That’s a W, host Vince Wolfram breaks down the biggest games of the weekend — headlined by one of the sport’s greatest rivalries as No. 17 North Carolina travels to Durham to face No. 1 Duke. With conference tournaments approaching, every result matters for the NCAA Tournament bracket, conference races, and the bubble. Key Games This Weekend:North Carolina at DukeFlorida at KentuckyAuburn at AlabamaTexas Tech at BYUMiami (OH) at OhioLouisville at MiamiVanderbilt at TennesseeUCLA at USCCincinnati at TCU (major bubble game)Indiana at Ohio State (bubble implications)Plus on this episode… Starting Five: The All-Seniors Team — a starting lineup of players who stayed loyal to one program their entire college career. Fast Break: If Selection Sunday were today, Vince reveals his projected 1–3 seeds for the NCAA Tournament.Programming Update: During conference tournament week and the first week of March Madness, That’s a W will air Monday–Thursday at 9 AM EST.March is here.And THAT is a W.FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro1:34 - Miami (OH) vs. Ohio Preview3:20 - Virgina Tech vs. Virginia Preview4:54 - Louisville vs. Miami Preview6:55 - UNC vs. Duke Preview10:00 - Vanderbilt vs. Tennessee Preview11:47 - Florida vs. Kentucky Preview13:04 - Auburn vs. Alabama Preview14:56 - Kansas State vs. Kansas Preview15:44 - Texas Tech vs. BYU Preview17:17 - Cincinnati vs. TCU Preview19:06 - UCLA vs. USC Preview19:40 - Indiana vs. Ohio State Preview20:39 - Wisconsin vs. Purdue Preview21:25 - All-Seniors Team27:14 - Too Early Selection Sunday34:15 - This is a Win and That's a W#collegebasketball #big10 #big12 #sec #acc #ncaa #college #basketball #sports #gameday #podcast #marchmadness #collegehoops #basketballpodcast #collegesports #sportspodcast #hoopstalk #rivalry

March is officially here… which means college basketball has entered MADNESS MODE. In this episode of That’s A W, host Vince Wolfram breaks down Florida’s 40-point demolition of Arkansas, why Duke looks like the best team in America right now, Arizona’s dominance (and lingering big-lead concerns), Alabama surviving Tennessee in a wild finish, and Texas Tech proving its toughness goes far beyond one player. Plus, Vince dives into the teams separating themselves as true national championship contenders.- Arizona’s offense vs. the “shoot more threes” narrative — and what history says about its success rate in March- Who could surprisingly win the ASUN Conference Tournament?- Todd Golden on this Florida team building its own championship DNA- Voicemails, Weekly Honor Roll awards, and everything you need to enter the madness with confidence- March basketball has arrived. Brackets are coming, legends are about to be made, and W’s are about to be earned.FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro34:49 - This is a Win and That's a W#collegebasketball #big10 #big12 #sec #acc #ncaa #college #basketball #sports #gameday #podcast #marchmadness #collegehoops #basketballpodcast #collegesports #sportspodcast #hoopstalk #rivalry

College basketball is entering the stretch run, and this weekend could really change the look of the top seeds in the March Madness picture. On this episode of That’s a W, host Vince Wolfram breaks down the biggest games across the country and what they mean for contenders, conference races, and NCAA Tournament momentum:Michigan State vs Purdue — Can anyone survive Mackey Arena?Illinois vs Michigan — The nation’s No. 1 offense meets the No. 2 defenseVirginia vs Duke — Two similarly built teams teams collideKansas vs Arizona — Defense, pace, and superstar freshman matchupsArkansas vs Florida — A battle between the top two teams in the SECAlabama vs Tennessee — Clash of the SEC’s No. 3 and 4 teamsSaint Mary’s vs Gonzaga — Classic WCC rivalry showdown Kentucky vs Vanderbilt — Revenge game with tournament implicationsPlus, Vince predicts dark horse teams that could win their conference tournaments :eyes:This weekend is as real as the regular season grind in college basketball can get, so subscribe, comment, and give your predicts for the matchups! You want insight into the Madness of March? You’re in the right place!FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro2:13 - Michigan State vs. Purdue Preview6:31 - Michigan vs. Illinois Preview9:35 - Virginia vs. Duke Preview13:35 - Kansas vs. Arizona Preview16:12 - Louisville vs. Clemson Preview17:47 - Arkansas vs. Florida Preview21:02 - Alabama vs. Tennessee Preview22:23 - Vanderbilt vs. Kentucky Preview24:32 - Gonzaga vs. Saint Mary's Preview25:50 - Non-Favorites to Win the Power 5 Conference Tournaments34:49 - This is a Win and That's a W#collegebasketball #big10 #big12 #sec #acc #ncaa #college #basketball #sports #gameday #podcast #marchmadness #collegehoops #basketballpodcast #collegesports #sportspodcast #hoopstalk #rivalry

The college basketball season just hit another level. On this Monday edition of That’s a W, host Vince Wolfram reacts to No. 3 Duke’s win over No. 1 Michigan, No. 4 Arizona’s statement road victory at No. 2 Houston, and a weekend that may have reshaped the national title race. Vince breaks down the biggest takeaways from UConn–Villanova, Iowa State–BYU, Virginia–Miami, and Tennessee–Vanderbilt, plus Mark Pope’s postgame comments after Kentucky’s loss at Auburn and Cincinnati’s NCAA tournament chances following its win over Kansas. The show closes with the Top 5 best games of the week, and weekly Honor Roll highlighting the performances that defined the sport last week. If you love college hoops, this is your weekly reset.FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro1:08 - Duke Takes Down Michigan6:29 - Arizona's Defense Stifles Houston11:55 - UConn Runs Past Villanova14:43 - BYU Beats Iowa State17:05 - Virginia Earns Tony Bennett Day W21:08 - Tennessee Beats Vanderbilt23:59 - Mark Pope - One Shining Point28:02 - Voicemails31:33 - Top 5 Best CBB Games Last Week35:08 - Weekly Honor Roll41:23 - This is a Win and That's a W#collegebasketball #big10 #big12 #sec #acc #ncaa #college #basketball #sports #gameday #podcast #marchmadness #collegehoops #basketballpodcast #collegesports #sportspodcast #hoopstalk #rivalry

Arizona Wildcats point guard Jaden Bradley joins host Vince Wolfram on a special edition of That’s a W! Bradley discusses how Arizona responded after a two-loss stretch of adversity following 23 straight wins, the growth of young contributors like Brayden Burries and Koa Peat, and the demands of playing in the toughest league in college basketball, the Big 12. Vince and Jaden take a look at what the Arizona–Houston matchup will bring on Saturday. If you want to know the comedic and DJ side of head coach Tommy Lloyd, how Jaden Bradley prepares for the buzzer-beaters and clutch moments, and what he thinks about seeing himself in an Arizona uniform on NBA 2K, this is the show for you!
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
1:17 - Arizona Getting Back Into the Win Column
2:57 - Grading How the Team Stepped Up
4:00 - Playing with Brayden Burries
4:38 - Does Anyone Act Like a Freshman Off the Court?
5:20 - What's It Like Playing in the Big 12?
7:45 - Defining Arizona's Style of Play
9:28 - Tommy Lloyd Sayings
10:00 - Best Tommy Lloyd Story
11:00 - Making Big Time Shots
12:31 - Revenge Game vs. Houston
13:38 - More or Less College Players on SLAM Covers?
14:14 - More or Less Galaxy Uniforms?
14:30 - More or Less Big Monday Games?
14:54 - More or Less LED Basketball Courts?
15:15 - More or Less Big 12 Teams in the Top 10?
15:38 - More or Less College Teams in NBA2K?
16:27 - This is a Win and That's a W
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Vince Wolfram previews what could be the best weekend of the college basketball season on That's a W. He breaks down blockbuster matchups including Duke vs Michigan in Washington DC and Arizona vs Houston in the Big 12, analyzing key matchups, why tempo will matter, and giving you the keys on what it will take each team to win. The episode also dives into the other great games on deck for the weekend: massive rivalry games, bubble battles, and under-the-radar matchups shaping March Madness positioning. Vince closes with his “Starting Five” teams peaking the attention of college basketball fans as the season hits its most important stretch. A must-watch preview for college basketball fans!
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
2:00 - Michigan vs. Duke Preview
11:10 - Arizona vs. Houston Preview
17:51 - VCU vs. St. Louis Preview
18:33 - Indiana vs. Purdue Preview
19:57 - Iowa State vs. BYU Preview
20:51 - UConn vs. Villanova Preview
21:37 - Key SEC Matchups
23:32 - Illinois vs. UCLA Preview
24:18 - Miami vs. Virginia Preview
25:00 - Late Night Action to Watch
25:28 - Top 5 Teams Piquing My Interest
22:17 - Gonzaga Avoids Trap at Santa Clara
22:50 - One Shining Point
27:35 - Top 5 Players of the Year (Right Now)
32:26 - This is a Win and That's a W
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Vince Wolfram breaks down a wild Valentine’s Day weekend in college basketball on this Monday edition of That’s a W. From Texas Tech’s overtime upset of No. 1 Arizona to Iowa State dominating Kansas and Florida snapping its home drought vs. Kentucky, the Top 15 race is wide open. Vince dives into Big 12 chaos, ranks his Top 5 Player of the Year contenders if the award were decided today, and hands out his weekly honor roll for the best performances across the country. If you were out buying flowers instead of watching the Big 12 beat each other up, Vince has you covered.FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/#collegebasketball #big10 #big12 #sec #acc #ncaa #college #basketball #sports #gameday #podcast #marchmadness #collegehoops #basketballpodcast #collegesports #sportspodcast #hoopstalk #rivalry

Tennessee forward JP Estrella joins host Vince Wolfram in Knoxville for an in-depth conversation about his journey from Maine to playing for Rick Barnes and the Vols. From the wild story of receiving his Tennessee offer during a math test to what SEC basketball is really like, including the intensity and online chatter, Estrella puts this season into perspective and explains how the Vols are preparing for March Madness. He opens up about stepping into a bigger leadership role after Zakai Zeigler’s departure, the unseen parts of recruiting, and what it is like playing on a national stage under Coach Barnes. PlusFOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/#collegebasketball #big10 #big12 #sec #acc #ncaa #college #basketball #sports #gameday #podcast #marchmadness #collegehoops #basketballpodcast #collegesports #sportspodcast #hoopstalk #rivalry

Virginia's Thijs De Ridder joins Vince Wolfram on That’s a W to share his basketball story that has been shaped across continents and levels of the game. From growing up in Belgium and playing professionally in Spain at 17 years old to navigating the NBA Draft process and adjusting to the ACC grind at Virginia, his path is unlike any other. Truly one of the most unique stories college basketball has to tell. De Ridder opens up about physicality, development, and what overseas basketball taught him before arriving in Charlottesville. The episode also brings out his personality with stories, an unseen knowledge of memes, and very memorable laughs.FOLLOW THE COLLEGE SPORTS COMPANY HERE:► TWITTER | https://twitter.com/CollegeSportsCo► TIKTOK | https://www.tiktok.com/@collegesportsco► INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/thecollegesportsco/► YOUTUBE | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDAU4iOmRgJHkm3qwapnh9Q► SPOTIFY | ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1ygy4RARkgBafyY8QT4sEq?si=e56fe525531447b1► FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/CollegeSportsCo/#collegebasketball #big10 #big12 #sec #acc #ncaa #college #basketball #sports #gameday #podcast #marchmadness #collegehoops #basketballpodcast #collegesports #sportspodcast#hoopstalk #rivalry