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Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the shocking finish between Duke and UConn, breaking down who is at fault for Duke’s collapse, why late-game turnovers keep haunting the Blue Devils, and what this has to do with Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels.

The game between the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball and the UConn Huskies men's basketball turned into one of the wildest finishes of the NCAA March Madness. Duke controlled most of the game and built a lead as large as 19 points, looking firmly in command well into the second half. However, UConn mounted a steady comeback, taking advantage of turnovers and missed opportunities to chip away at the deficit. In the final seconds, Duke still held a narrow lead but turned the ball over, giving UConn one last chance. The Huskies pushed the ball up the court, and Braylon Mullins hit a deep, buzzer-beating shot with just 0.4 seconds left to give UConn a stunning 73–72 victory. Tarris Reed Jr. led UConn with 26 points, while Cameron Boozer scored 27 for Duke. The win sends UConn to the Final Four, while Duke’s season ends in heartbreaking fashion after a game they had largely controlled. Who is at fault for Duke? How can Duke stop this pattern? Was this more about Duke collapsing or UConn taking the game?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the shocking finish between Duke and UConn, breaking down who is at fault for Duke’s collapse, why late-game turnovers keep haunting the Blue Devils, and what this has to do with Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels.

The game between the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball and the UConn Huskies men's basketball turned into one of the wildest finishes of the NCAA March Madness. Duke controlled most of the game and built a lead as large as 19 points, looking firmly in command well into the second half. However, UConn mounted a steady comeback, taking advantage of turnovers and missed opportunities to chip away at the deficit. In the final seconds, Duke still held a narrow lead but turned the ball over, giving UConn one last chance. The Huskies pushed the ball up the court, and Braylon Mullins hit a deep, buzzer-beating shot with just 0.4 seconds left to give UConn a stunning 73–72 victory. Tarris Reed Jr. led UConn with 26 points, while Cameron Boozer scored 27 for Duke. The win sends UConn to the Final Four, while Duke’s season ends in heartbreaking fashion after a game they had largely controlled. Who is at fault for Duke? How can Duke stop this pattern? Was this more about Duke collapsing or UConn taking the game?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss Duke's loss to UConn in the Elite Eight.

The game between the Duke Blue Devils men's basketball and the UConn Huskies men's basketball turned into one of the wildest finishes of the NCAA March Madness. Duke controlled most of the game and built a lead as large as 19 points, looking firmly in command well into the second half. However, UConn mounted a steady comeback, taking advantage of turnovers and missed opportunities to chip away at the deficit. In the final seconds, Duke still held a narrow lead but turned the ball over, giving UConn one last chance. The Huskies pushed the ball up the court, and Braylon Mullins hit a deep, buzzer-beating shot with just 0.4 seconds left to give UConn a stunning 73-72 victory. Tarris Reed Jr. led UConn with 26 points, while Cameron Boozer scored 27 for Duke. The win sends UConn to the Final Four, while Duke’s season ends in heartbreaking fashion after a game they had largely controlled. Who is at fault for Duke? How can Duke stop this pattern?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss if Will Wade's departure help or hurt UNC's job search and they discuss the men's and women's NCAA Tournament. 

Last night saw several tense Sweet 16 games across the men’s bracket. In the West, Purdue edged Texas 79-77 on a last‑second tip‑in to advance to the Elite Eight, while top‑seeded Arizona powered past Arkansas 109-88 behind a strong showing from its freshman stars. In the South, Illinois pulled off an upset over No. 2 Houston (65-55) behind a dominant second‑half run and will face Iowa, which battled back from a double‑digit deficit to win 77-71. These results set the stage for intriguing Elite Eight matchups and potential Final Four favorites to emerge.

Tonight’s slate keeps the Sweet 16 rolling with some marquee games. St. John’s will take on Duke, a matchup that will test whether the Red Storm can continue their upset run or if the Blue Devils’ top seed asserts itself. Meanwhile, UConn faces Michigan State, a classic Big East vs. Big Ten showdown with Final Four implications. In other action, Alabama meets Michigan and Iowa State battles Tennessee, each game offering potential bracket‑busting storylines and defining moments as teams push toward the Elite Eight.

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex recap last night's NCAA Tournament games, preview tonight's game and discuss if UNC will get the coach they want and more.

The situation involving Hubert Davis and North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball has shifted rapidly, as UNC officially fired Davis following five seasons as head coach. UNC has now launched a major national head coach search led by athletic director Bubba Cunningham, bringing in a professional search firm and consulting key stakeholders, and the program has signaled it is open to candidates outside its traditional “Carolina family.” Will UNC get the coach they want?

Last night saw several tense Sweet 16 games across the men’s bracket. In the West, Purdue edged Texas 79-77 on a last‑second tip‑in to advance to the Elite Eight, while top‑seeded Arizona powered past Arkansas 109-88 behind a strong showing from its freshman stars. In the South, Illinois pulled off an upset over No. 2 Houston (65-55) behind a dominant second‑half run and will face Iowa, which battled back from a double‑digit deficit to win 77-71. These results set the stage for intriguing Elite Eight matchups and potential Final Four favorites to emerge. How disappointing was Houston's loss?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Ian Parks to discuss his NCAA Tournament picks.

Ian Parks from Always Bet On Black w/ Ian Parks joins the Sports Shop to share his picks for this weekend in the NCAA Tournament. Who will win this weekend: St. John's Red Storm or Duke Blue Devils? Alabama Crimson Tide or Michigan Wolverines? Michigan State Spartans or UConn Huskies? Will Jeremy Fears record more than 27.5 combined points, rebounds and assists against UConn?

Will Wade is officially departing NC State after just one season as the head coach of the Wolfpack men’s basketball team to return to Louisiana State University (LSU) as the Tigers’ head coach. LSU fired Matt McMahon to make room for Wade’s return and Wade cited a personal connection to LSU as his reason for leaving. Has NC State become a "stepping stone" job?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Will Wade leaving NC State for LSU and potential replacements for the Wolfpack.

Will Wade is officially departing NC State after just one season as the head coach of the Wolfpack men’s basketball team to return to Louisiana State University (LSU) as the Tigers’ head coach. LSU fired Matt McMahon to make room for Wade’s return and Wade cited a personal connection to LSU as his reason for leaving. NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan expressed disappointment, noting that he was informed of Wade’s resignation via an email from Wade’s agent just hours after a face‑to‑face meeting in which Wade had reaffirmed his commitment to the program, rather than through direct communication from Wade himself, a development that has drawn widespread frustration and been characterized by many fans and commentators as disrespectful and slimy. What do you think of Will Wade? Who should be the next NC State head coach?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex discuss Will Wade's departure, Duke's matchup against St. John's and more.

Will Wade is officially departing NC State after just one season as the head coach of the Wolfpack men’s basketball team to return to Louisiana State University (LSU) as the Tigers’ head coach. LSU fired Matt McMahon to make room for Wade’s return and Wade cited a personal connection to LSU as his reason for leaving. NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan expressed disappointment, noting that he was informed of Wade’s resignation via an email from Wade’s agent just hours after a face‑to‑face meeting in which Wade had reaffirmed his commitment to the program, rather than through direct communication from Wade himself, a development that has drawn widespread frustration and been characterized by many fans and commentators as disrespectful and slimy. What do you think of Will Wade?

Last night saw several tense Sweet 16 games across the men’s bracket. In the West, Purdue edged Texas 79-77 on a last‑second tip‑in to advance to the Elite Eight, while top‑seeded Arizona powered past Arkansas 109-88 behind a strong showing from its freshman stars. In the South, Illinois pulled off an upset over No. 2 Houston (65-55) behind a dominant second‑half run and will face Iowa, which battled back from a double‑digit deficit to win 77-71. These results set the stage for intriguing Elite Eight matchups and potential Final Four favorites to emerge. 

Tonight’s slate keeps the Sweet 16 rolling with some marquee games. St. John’s will take on Duke, a matchup that will test whether the Red Storm can continue their upset run or if the Blue Devils’ top seed asserts itself. In other action, Iowa State battles Tennessee tonight. Who wins these games?

Reese, Pam and Alex discuss the whirlwind nature of Wade’s departure, weighing his coaching talent against the controversy of leaving NC State so abruptly and the optics of how he handled the communication, ultimately asking whether loyalty and professionalism matter as much as the personal and career motivations behind such moves.

Will Wade is officially departing NC State after just one season as the head coach of the Wolfpack men’s basketball team to return to Louisiana State University (LSU) as the Tigers’ head coach. LSU fired Matt McMahon to make room for Wade’s return and Wade cited a personal connection to LSU as his reason for leaving. NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan expressed disappointment, noting that he was informed of Wade’s resignation via an email from Wade’s agent just hours after a face‑to‑face meeting in which Wade had reaffirmed his commitment to the program, rather than through direct communication from Wade himself, a development that has drawn widespread frustration and been characterized by many fans and commentators as disrespectful and slimy. What do you think of Will Wade?

Reese, Kmac, Pam and Alex speak with Dr. Deborah Stroman.

Dr. Stroman holds a K&W contest for the Sports Shop crew to discover what three qualities the next UNC head coach needs to have.

K&W Cafeterias was an 88-year-old, North Carolina-based chain of cafeteria-style restaurants in the Southeastern United States that permanently closed all locations on December 1, 2025. Known as a "meat-and-three" staple, it specialized in traditional Southern comfort food, including fried chicken, roasted chicken, liver and onions, turnip greens, and homemade desserts.