UConn Huskies

Lauren Betts and three teammates on UCLA's NCAA championship team are projected first-round picks.

SVP and Stanford Steve are here to recap a weekend of championship basketball. First, Michigan gets it done beating UConn in a game that the Huskies just didn’t shoot well enough. The guys discuss what led to Michigan’s win and if the championship should be celebrated. Plus, what a career for UConn’s Alex Karaban and thoughts on Dusty May scouting Illinois-UConn. Then Steve gets into his experience watching the Women’s Final Four in Arizona, including incognito In-N-Out trips, sweet victory for the youngest and some interesting Tesla experiences. SVP also touches on Geno’s words and actions regarding the spat with Dawn Staley. Additionally, SVP breaks silence on the potential of the guys moving to the 5 p.m. block on ESPN before getting into a Masters preview. SVP & Steve discuss who they like to wear the green jacket Sunday at the 90th edition at Augusta National. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:07) The CBB portal is absurd (3:32) SVP is LIVE from firm Augusta (6:32) Big Texas has become a thing (7:22) National championship recap (14:47) Final Four recap (18:22) Should Michigan’s title be celebrated? (23:37) Cadeau was awesome (25:42) Big Ten Scotty is on cloud nine (27:07) Thoughts on Dusty May scouting ILL-UCONN (28:37) Who asked for The Chainsmokers? (30:37) What a career for Alex Karaban (32:32) Ranking the worst Final Four games (33:47) Women’s Final Four recap (35:52) South Carolina upsets UConn (40:32) Thoughts on Geno’s words and actions (42:02) UCLA claims first WBB title - reaction (47:42) WBB Final Four highlights (50:12) Steve’s Tesla experience (52:08) Phoenix recap (57:30) About the 5 o’clock show… (1:02:55) Welcome to the real world, UConn MBB fans (1:04:30) Who the guys like at Augusta (1:11:35) Gary Woodland’s press conference was awesome (1:14:25) Masters Preview (1:16:53) Rankings things dumbest to least dumbest (1:21:40) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UConn Huskies coach Geno Auriemma said in a statement Tuesday night that he lost himself with his behavior toward South Carolina coach Dawn Staley during his team's Final Four defeat last Friday.

South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said Tuesday that she has spoken to UConn's Geno Auriemma and suggested for "everyone to turn the page" after their midcourt argument at the Final Four fueled a firestorm of controversy.

Evan, Canty, & Michelle discuss if UConn is still the premier college basketball program in the nation despite losing the title game last night. Could Dusty May one day be an NBA HC? One of our colleagues was very shocked at UNC's new hire...and so are we. Canty's Best Bet & UnSportsmanLike Moments of the Day: Luke Murray will be a good coach because he's bald! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas are joined by Dalen Cuff as they continue to get ready for the Championship between the Wolverines and Huskies! Freddie gives his Inconvenient Truths! Plus Freddie and Harry prepare for Hawks-Knicks tonight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freddie Coleman and Harry Douglas evaluate what Mike Malone can do with the North Carolina Tar Heels! The fellas also give their 3 Up and 3 Down from the weekend. Plus Win or Lose, is Dan Hurley is the Biggest Star in College Basketball? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer’s Todd McShay and Rich preview the upcoming NFL Draft including how Alabama QB Ty Simpson stacks up to presumptive #1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza, how the bevy of quarterback talent that will be available in 2027 impacts Simpson’s draft stock this year, says why we could seem more than a dozen offensive lineman selected in the first round, and reveals which likely late-round running back could end up being a starter for the team smart enough to draft him. Rich weighs in on the controversial postgame tirade by UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma after the Huskies’ Final Four loss to Dawn Staley’s South Carolina squad. Rich and the guys react to Angels OF Jo Adell robbing the visiting Seattle Mariners of three home runs, to a San Francisco Giants fan’s expert trolling of the New York Mets, and San Diego Padres 3B Manny Machado purposely kicking a batted ball while running the bases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stephen A. Smith takes Geno Auriemma to task for his apology statement that mentioned South Carolina, but not Dawn Staley.

UCLA are the Women's National Champions! What was it that cause South Carolina to get blown out? Also, was building around Cooper Flagg the right move for the Mavs? Then, Michelle talks about her time in Indy watching Illinois/UConn. Plus, ESPN Historian Mike Soltys joins the show to discuss "Sports Heaven: The Birth of ESPN." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices