The Spokesman-Review's Jim Meehan & SWX KHQ's Richard Fox -discussed Gonzaga's recent victory over Alabama, highlighting the team's depth and physicality as key factors in their success. The analysts evaluated individual player performances, including Mario's promising debut as a freshman point guard and the contributions of other key players, while also discussing Alabama's guard play and Maryland's performance against UNLV. The conversation concluded with a discussion about the commercialization and professionalization of college basketball tournaments, including concerns about transparency and the evolving nature of college sports.