Join host Evan Groat and Andy Patton, host of the Locked On Basketball Podcast, as they dive into the high-stakes matchups of the NCAA Final Four in Indianapolis. This episode features an in-depth analysis of the "de facto national championship" between Michigan and Arizona, the clash between Illinois and UConn, and the latest buzz surrounding North Carolina's search for a new head coach.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction to the Sportsnot Interview

0:40 - North Carolina Head Coach Search: Lloyd, May, or Donovan

4:08 - Is the "Cinderella" Run Dead? The Impact of NIL & Transfer Portal

7:12 - Game Preview: #1 Illinois vs. #1 UConn

9:26 - The Danny Hurley Factor: Does Tournament Experience Matter?

11:21 - The Main Event: Michigan Wolverines vs. Arizona Wildcats

14:01 - Pressure to Win: Long Championship Droughts for Michigan & Arizona

15:10 - Where to Follow Andy Patton

#FinalFour #CollegeBasketball #CollegeHoops #UConn #Illinois #Michigan #Arizona

Get ready for Opening Day 2026! Baseball writer Zach Crizer joins the show to break down his most daring predictions for the upcoming season. From surprise division winners in the AL East and NL East to new faces in the MVP race, we dive into the rosters, pitching rotations, and major rule changes like the ABS challenge system that will define the year. Stick around to see which "team of destiny" is picked to take home the World Series trophy.

Chapters:

• 00:00 – Opening Day 2026 Kickoff
• 01:02 – AL East: Why the Red Sox Take the Crown
• 02:29 – NL East: Can the New-Look Mets Deliver?
• 04:32 – Analyzing the Yankees & Phillies Offseason Moves
• 06:56 – AL Central: The Royals' Case for the Division
• 08:19 – NL Central: Cubs vs. Brewers
• 09:32 – MVP Race: Bobby Witt Jr. vs. Aaron Judge
• 10:45 – National League MVP: The Ohtani Factor
• 11:18 – The New ABS Challenge System Explained
• 12:45 – 2026 World Series Predictions

#MLB #baseball

Join Evan Groat and college basketball insider Adam Zagoria for an in-depth breakdown of the NCAA Tournament bracket. This episode explores the controversial seeding of St. John’s and Connecticut in the "murderous row" of the East region, alongside Duke and Michigan State. Adam provides expert analysis on which powerhouse coaches are under the most pressure, potential 5-12 upsets like High Point and Akron, and the teams most likely to end long championship droughts for the Big 10 and West Coast. Stay tuned for Adam’s Final Four predictions and find out why he believes Tommy Lloyd and Arizona are poised to take home the national title.

Chapters:

• 0:00 – Introduction: The Best Three Weeks of the Year
• 0:30 – St. John's Seeding Controversy: Should the Big East Champs Be a 5 Seed?
• 2:19 – The "Murderous Row" of the East Region: Duke, UConn, and Michigan State
• 4:14 – Coaches Under Pressure: Can Michigan State or Arizona End the Drought?
• 6:44 – Purdue’s Path: Are the Boilermakers a True Final Four Threat?
• 8:01 – Dark Horses: Is John Calipari’s Arkansas Built for a Deep Run?
• 8:50 – Cinderella Stories: Potential 5-12 Upsets and Mid-Major Spoils
• 10:09 – Contenders vs. Pretenders: How Many Teams Can Actually Win It All?
• 11:32 – Bracket Snubs and Selection Committee Gripes
• 12:52 – Final Four and National Championship Prediction

#ncaatournament #marchmadness #dukebasketball #arizonabasketball #michiganstate #arkansas #collegebasketball