This week's episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Marc J. Spears, the NBA senior writer for ESPN's Andscapeand former Courier Journal reporter.

Spears attended the NBA draft combine last week in Chicago and tells why he believes there's more value in this draft class than it's getting credit for having. He also discusses covering Bronny James and why Kentucky's Reed Sheppard conjured up Rex Chapman comparisons.

This week's episode of The C.L. Brown Show features ESPN SportsCenter anchor Michael Eaves, who is leading the network's coverage of the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club.

Eaves, who is a University of Kentucky graduate, shares his thoughts on seeing UK recreate the 1996 national championship celebration — an event he covered as a young journalist — at the introductory news conference for head men's basketball coach Mark Pope. Eaves also discusses how much he thinks Tiger Woods has left and the golfers to beat this week at Valhalla.

This week's episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Brian Hernandez Jr., who became the first jockey since Calvin Borel in 2009 to ride both the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby winning horses.

Hernandez discusses his thrilling photo-finish win in the 150th Run for the Roses, what it'd be like to pursue the Triple Crown on Mystik Dan and how he thinks the industry can capitalize on the record ratings for Derby 150.

This week's episode of The C.L. Brown Show features the "People's Champ" of the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby, trainer Larry Demeritte. A native of the Bahamas, Demeritte began training horses in 1981 but it's taken until now, with West Saratoga, for him to earn a Derby entrant. 

Demeritte discusses how he beats the odds by not focusing on them. He is the first Black trainer to field a horse in the Derby since Hank Allen saddled Northern Wolf in 1989. Demeritte is also battling cancer for a third time since 1996. He explains how focusing on West Saratoga powers him through the days when his chemotherapy treatments have him feeling fatigued. And he shares what it would mean to be victorious in the 150th Run for the Roses. 

(If you haven't read Jason Frakes' profile on Demeritte, check it out here.) 

This week's episode of The C.L. Brown Show features ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla, who had coaching stops at Manhattan, St. John's and New Mexico.

Fraschilla had a front row seat watching Kentucky's new coach Mark Pope at BYU as the primary analyst on Big 12games. He explains why UK and John Calipari probably needed to part ways and how Pope will forge his own path in Lexington.

Fraschilla also discusses Louisville's hire of Pat Kelsey and why he believes athletics director Josh Heird got a great fit. Hear why Fraschilla says Kelsey could have U of L in the top five of the ACC standings in Year 1. 

With the 2024 Kentucky Derby quickly approaching, this week's episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Ashley Anderson from Twinspires.com and Courier Journal horse racing reporter Jason Frakes to discuss developing stories and things to know before placing your bets.

Frakes breaks down the odds on the quest to get trainer Bob Baffert's suspension lifted and explains why it could be a two-horse race.  

Anderson provides an early handicap on some of the field's favorites, including Sierra Leone and Fierceness, along with a dark horse that could surprise.

This week's episode of The C.L. Brown Show features an all-star trio to discuss the biggest news from the final weekend of college basketball: John Calipari's decision to leave Kentucky for Arkansas.

Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde admits being surprised by the move and discusses why Calipari cut and ran instead of staying to fix what he broke.

Legendary basketball scribe Dick "Hoops" Weiss explains why Calipari needed a fresh start after his recent postseason failures, and why UK has to make a resourceful hire.

Kentucky no longer has its pick of any coach it desires like it could have years ago, as ESPN.com's Jeff Borzello details.

This week's episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Dan Gavitt, the NCAA's senior vice president for basketball.Gavitt, the son of former Big East commissioner Dave Gavitt, discusses his life in basketball including back when his father was president of USA Basketball and he got to witness the Dream Team in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Gavitt also explains why fears over NCAA Tournament expansion are a bit overstated.

This week's episode of The C.L. Brown Show dives into the not-so-big gap between where things are with the men's basketball coaching jobs at Louisville and Kentucky.  

Courier Journal beat writers Brooks Holton, who covers Louisville men's basketball, and Ryan Black, who covers UK, join the show. Holton discusses the latest candidates on U of L's wish list as it continues its search for a new head coach and why making a splash hire is giving way to making a competent one. Black breaks down how the Cats' roster may come together next season after another one-and-done postseason. 

This week's episode of The C.L. Brown Show features former Kentucky star guard Tony Delk, who called games at the 2024 SEC Tournament for the league's radio network. He also serves as a scout for the Dallas Mavericks.

Delk, who played for the Wildcats under former coach Rick Pitino from 1992-96, discusses his playing days, why he wore No. 00 and his brothers' influence on his game. He also dives into UK's current roster, what it will take for the Cats to make a run to the Final Four and why he's skeptical of the possible defensive 'tweak' coach John Calipari hinted at making.

If you haven't filled out an NCAA Tournament bracket, tune into the C.L. Sounds Off segment for tips on picking the upsets and forming a winner.