March Madness delivered.

We get into the tournament, the teams that showed up, the ones that didn’t, and what actually mattered from the weekend. Final Four picks, national title talk, and a real conversation about who’s built to win right now.

Then we zoom out.

NIL, roster building, and where the sport is headed. Why some programs reload and others fall off. Coaching situations at places like UNC and Kansas and what could be coming next.

We also get into the NBA side of things. Vegas expansion, Seattle coming back, and a quick run through the awards race.

Just hoops talk the way it should be.

Hoops After Dark
Dre Henderson x Mike Cooper x Sam Kingery X Mark Kruthaupt

March Madness First Weekend Recap, Coaching Carousel, NBA Expansion + Playoff Look Ahead

The Hoops After Dark Podcast breaks down the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket.

In this episode we dive into:

• Full March Madness bracket reactions

• First round upset picks

• Sweet 16 and Final Four predictions

• Bubble team debates

• Advanced stats and betting angles

Hosts Mike Cooper, Dre, and Sam break down the biggest matchups in the tournament and debate which teams can make a run.

Who is your national champion? Drop your picks in the comments.

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