Michigan Wolverines

Deaf in his right ear and battling eye condition, point guard hasn't made excuses in leading No. 1-seeded Wolverines into NCAA tournament

Who is favored to advance and win it all in the men's college basketball tournament?

Rich and the guys debate if Maxx Crosby and the Raiders can mend fences after his failed trade to the Baltimore Ravens. CBS Sports’ Announcer Ian Eagle and Rich break down the NCAA Tournament field including Michigan’s chances to win a national championship, if Duke’s lack of depth will be the Blue Devils’ downfall in the Big Dance, and more. Rich and Brockman react to Rory McIroy’s 2026 Masters Champions’ Dinner menu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas and Rich preview the 2026 NCAA Tournament including his prediction of Duke and Michigan losing in upsets, the Arizona Wildcats winning it all, why Arkansas’ Darius Acuff Jr. could steal the spotlight and take the Razorbacks on a deep run, reveals that he thinks America hates Michigan basketball because of Rich’ non-stop honking, and says why the pairing of Charles Barkley and Dick Vitale might be the greatest thing to happen to sportscasting in decades. Rich and Brockman debate which teams are likely to make the NFL playoffs next season and if the Patriots or Chargers will have the more successful season. In ‘Overreaction Tuesday’ Rich weighs in on Jaylen Waddle’s trade from the Miami Dolphins to the Denver Broncos, Justin Fields’ trade from the Jets to the Chiefs, 49ers QB Brock Purdy’s MVP chances, one nail-biter after another in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, if we’re more likely than not to see a Thunder vs Pistons NBA Finals, and how many #1 seeds will make it to the Final Four. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jay Bilas joins "The Rich Eisen Show" to break down why he didn't select Michigan or Duke to reach the Final Four.

ESPN's bracketologist shares what he really thinks about every team's chances in the NCAA tournament.