COURTVISION Episode 11: Ven-Allen Lubin on Transfers, NIL, Coaching Changes & the Unfiltered Reality of College HoopsThis episode features an end-of-season conversation with NC State's Ven-Allen Lubin, who reflects on a rollercoaster year (20–14, First Four loss) and his uncommon journey through four schools and four head coaches, none of whom are still in the same job. Lubin discusses the surprise of Will Wade's departure, locker-room morale during chaos, what makes a coach effective (genuine relationships and communication), and why he'd revisit Vanderbilt under Jerry Stackhouse, praising Stackhouse's honesty and player-first approach. Ven-Allen compares the athlete support and history at North Carolina with those at Vanderbilt and addresses NIL's growing influence. The episode also examines proposed transfer restrictions in Washington, argues that athletes deserve mobility as coaching situations change, and highlights Lubin's graduating on time despite major credit-transfer challenges. He shares plans for pro basketball, introduces his pet bird Mango, and picks former UNC teammate Eliot Cadeau & Michigan to win the NCAA Championship.00:00 Modern Game Reality01:53 Season Rollercoaster Recap03:23 Stats and Coach Exit Shock06:17 Four Schools Perspective08:14 What Makes Coaches Work09:25 Advice and Fifth Year Pick10:55 Stackhouse Coaching Case13:55 Vandy vs Carolina Support15:50 NIL Money vs Development18:47 Transfer Limits Debate24:24 Academics Transfer Gauntlet27:42 Meet Mango the Bird28:39 Next Steps Pro Dreams32:03 Final Four Picks and Friends33:58 Closing remarksWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState

McCONNELL GOLF presents ROAD TO AUGUSTA:The Voices of the Masters: John Patrick & John BoyetteThis episode of McConnell Golf's ROAD TO AUGUSTA explores the restrained storytelling that defines Masters Week through conversations with longtime Augusta broadcaster John Patrick and Aiken Standard executive editor John Boyette. Patrick recounts his radio career path to Augusta, his first Masters in 1984, and how the tournament and town have transformed—from buying practice-round tickets at the gate to today's formal, corporate atmosphere—while sharing memories of the Quonset hut press center and rare clubhouse conversations with Jean Sara and Alistair Cooke. He also explains how he launched The Augusta Golf Show after being laid off and where to hear it. Boyette discusses his journalism roots, reporting on Augusta National construction via public records, changes like tunnels and new player facilities, his devotion to Jack Nicklaus, including a 1986 book and later a Gary Player book, and offers a perspective on Aiken's culture, golf scene, and Masters-week impact.00:00 Quiet Masters Storytelling01:21 Meet the Voice of Augusta, John Patrick02:38 Radio Roots to Augusta06:05 First Masters in 198407:35 ACC Hoops Detour09:00 Augusta Transforms Masters Week11:40 Then vs Now at the Gates13:51 Behind the Bamboo Changes15:22 Quonset Hut Memories18:07 40 Year Plaque and Parking Spot20:05 Clubhouse Chair Encounters21:53 Augusta Golf Show Origin Story27:28 McConnell Golf Sponsor Break28:56 Meet Aiken Standard Executive Editor, John Boyette31:25 Tracking Augusta National Permits33:39 New Player Hospitality Complex35:19 Tunnel Under Magnolia Lane36:14 Course Changes And Optics36:48 Eureka Earth Aerials39:51 Jack Nicklaus Origin Story43:09 Writing The 86 Masters Book45:53 Nicklaus Masters Prep Routine48:21 Billy Morris Putter Lore49:47 Gary Player Book Project51:54 Discovering Aiken, South Carolina56:25 Aiken Golf Club Heritage57:40 New Private Clubs Boom01:03:03 Biggest Masters Evolution01:06:04 Aiken Food And Masters Week01:07:53 Covering Routine And Grill Room01:10:22 First Timer Viewing Tips01:11:35 Final Masters Wrap UpWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState

TIME-OUT FINAL FOUR SHOW, presented by NC PorkDuke blew a 19-point lead… and the ACC is OUT of the Final Four. Now what?On this Final Four Preview Edition of TIME-OUT, Mike Waddell is joined by David Glenn and Coach Kerry Keating to break down one of the most shocking Elite Eight collapses in NCAA Tournament history — and what it means for Duke Basketball moving forward.The Blue Devils became the first No. 1 seed EVER to lose after leading by 15+ at halftime (134-1), falling to UConn in a stunning comeback. Is this just March Madness chaos… or a deeper issue with Duke's roster construction and inability to close?We also dive into the **big picture of ACC Basketball**, now completely shut out of the Final Four — what does this say about the league's national standing in 2026?Then, we shift to the **coaching carousel in the BOLD NORTH STATE**:🔴 **NC State Coaching Search**– Why Justin Gainey appears to be the guy– The pros and pressures of hiring an alumnus– Will Wade’s baggage vs. stability in the NIL era🔵 UNC Coaching Search– Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May, and Billy Donovan in the mix– Why the “blue blood” pitch isn’t what it used to be– Smith Center uncertainty and donor pressureWe also compare Jon Scheyer vs. Hubert Davis, and why their completely different coaching transitions matter more than ever in modern college basketball.Finally, we preview the 2026 Final Four matchups:🏀 Illinois vs UConn🏀 Arizona vs MichiganWho advances? Who wins it all? We make our picks.Presented by the North Carolina Pork Council🥓 Bacon & Basketball Month in the BOLD NORTH STATELearn more: [https://ncpork.org](https://ncpork.org)CHAPTERS:00:00 NC Pork Sponsor Intro00:39 Show Setup Final Four Preview00:57 Duke Collapse Big Picture04:48 Keating on Late Game Execution10:20 Pressure on Shire in New Era17:22 Succession Plans Duke vs UNC21:34 ACC Falling Behind Financially30:15 Jimmy's Wrightsville Beach Ad31:14 Coaching Carousel NC State Reset33:45 Justin Gainey Hire Breakdown37:53 Alma Mater Pride vs The Bag38:27 NC State Coaching Blueprint40:54 Building The Right Staff43:10 UNC Search And Portal Timing49:02 Sponsor Break50:15 Why Jordan Won't Fund It52:33 Final Four Picks And Upsets57:58 Matchup Breakdown And Title Pick01:03:55 Could A Champ Leave For UNC01:09:00 Money And Admin Power Plays01:11:47 Wrap Up And Network Plug**SUBSCRIBE for more college basketball analysis, coaching search insights, and factual heat from across the BOLD NORTH STATE.**#FinalFour #MarchMadness #DukeBasketball #UNCBasketball #NCStateBasketball #CollegeBasketball #NCSNWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState