Kansas Jayhawks

From freshman phenoms to seasoned veterans, here are the stars who delivered head-turning performances all season.

Three of college basketball's most storied powers -- North Carolina, Kansas and Kentucky -- appear at a crossroads. What does it say about the state of college basketball?

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss the first weekend of the NCAA Basketball tournament from all angles. The first round had its moments, especially Thursday, including a close one for Duke against Siena. The guys discuss Santa Clara's heartbreak loss as well before diving into round two results, including the thriller between Nebraska and Vanderbilt and Iowa's upset win over Florida – setting up a Corn vs. Crops in the Sweet 16. Plus, more on Tennessee's win over Virginia, Alabama's dominant victory over Texas Tech, Texas' Sweet 16 run, Purdue's resurgence, Arkansas' path, the heavyweight battle between Houston and Illinois, and the loaded East Region. Is the winner of Mich St-UConn the winner of the East? Finally, a word on the women's bracket and how it might be the UConn Invitational, Real or Fake TV Shows (Uncensored), Tiger playing in the TGL Finals, the art of motivation and more. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (4:40) First weekend recap (6:17) Duke escapes Siena (10:30) R64 thoughts (13:00) Corn vs. Crops in Sweet 16! (15:00) Nebraska-Vanderbilt reaction (25:50) Iowa-Florida reaction (45:00) Six B1G teams reach Sweet 16 (45:45) Tennessee-Virginia reaction (48:17) Iowa State-Kentucky reaction (50:40) Michigan vs. Alabama thoughts (53:10) Texas-Gonzaga reaction (56:00) Purdue-Miami reaction (58:40) Arkansas-High Point reaction (1:04:30) How seasons are remembered (1:05:50) Houston-Illinois is gonna be GOOD (1:10:37) Shoutout to the Peppas (1:12:37) Izzo whistle vs. Kohl Center whistle (1:15:10) Michigan State-UConn preview (1:18:40) Duke-St. John’s preview (1:23:40) Lots of non-list teams still in it (1:24:40) Real or Fake TV shows (uncensored) (1:27:55) Bryan Hodgson going to Providence says a lot about Syracuse (1:33:00) Will UConn WBB roll all the way? (1:35:32) About the Maryland WBB situation (1:38:55) The art of motivation (1:43:05) Tiger Woods to play in TGL Finals (1:45:40) Afternoon musings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Their NCAA tournament runs ended early and now it's all about next season. Here's how it's taking shape.

Some losses are understandable; others will haunt us forever (see: Florida). We rank them all.

Which 2026 NBA draft prospects helped or hurt their stock after an exciting first weekend during March Madness?

Clinton starts the show by recapping a wild weekend of NCAA Tournament action, including Iowa upsetting defending champion Florida and St. John's escaping with a last-second bucket to defeat Kansas. CY is then joined by MLB Hall of Famer CC Sabathia to preview the 2026 MLB season before taking calls and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle debate which player has separated themselves as the #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft, while Nuno is trying to get on First Take. How difficult is it for UNC to separate themselves from Hubert Davis? Matt Barrie joins the show to discuss the TGL Finals tonight. BREAKING NEWS: The Seahawks re-signed Jaxon Smith-Njigba for A LOT of money per year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Evan, Canty, & Michelle debate if something feels "off" about this NCAA Tournament. If Cinderella teams are dead, do we care? One NFL analyst believes the top prospect in the draft should not be taken #1 overall. I'm Over It: Cam can't believe Evan thinks Tom Brady could still play at a high level! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seth Greenberg joins "Get Up" to discuss Darryn Peterson's performance vs. St. John's on Sunday night and how it might have affected his draft stock.