Mar 17 2025 33 mins 59
Pete Thamel, Jeff Borzello, ESPN college basketball insider, & Bill Connelly, ESPN writer,
discuss the East Region - the NCAA Tournament's biggest offensive powerhouse. BYU is ready to light up anyone in their path, but VCU lurks as a defensive force capable of shutting down the best. The guys also dive into Arizona’s star player that might be able to carry the team and if Duke can survive without Cooper Flagg.
0:00 - East region: The tourney's offensive powerhouse
2:02 - BYU: The elite scoring team
3:08 - VCU plays some of the best defense in the region
3:55 - Alabama isn't as tough as you think
5:00 - Why Oregon lost their way this season
6:30 - How college ball is evolving
11:30 - Baylor has been bit by the injury bug
14:22 - Arizona has the most enigmatic player in the country
17:02 - Can Akron's coach lead his team to upset Arizona?
22:26 - How long can Duke go without Cooper Flagg?
23:57 - Why Montana doesn't stand a chance
25:37 - Saint Mary's is an anomaly this season
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