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Despite the tumultuous nature of college basketball, both the men's and women's seasons ended in predictable ways. In this episode, we analyze both NCAA National Championship games and look ahead to an off-season of player and coach movement. Topics for discussion include: The dominance of South Carolina and UConn on the path to tournament titles The 5th anniversary of UVA basketba

In three short weeks, North Carolina State has completed one of the most incredible turnarounds in NCAA basketball history. Left for dead entering the ACC Tournament, the Wolfpack have made ascended to the pinnacle of college basketball. In this episode, we outline the reasons for NC State's success and discuss what the whirlwind has felt like from a fan perspective. Topics for dis

After months of commentary about how it was a "down year" for the ACC, the conference has responded with a vengeance in the NCAA Tournament. In this episode, we talk about the reasons behind the ACC's success, analyze the first two rounds of March Madness, and look ahead to an exciting slate of Sweet Sixteen games. Topics for discussion include: The ethics of placing bets on rival

After weeks of blind resumes, NET rankings, and bracketologist projections, we finally have our NCAA Tournament field. In this episode, we do a deep dive on the bracket, analyzing the most likely winners and the underdogs poised to wreak havoc. Topics for discussion include: NC State completing a miracle run through the ACC Tournament Virginia surviving a weird year on the NCAA Tou

It was an eventful last day of live coverage from the ACC Tournament in Washington D.C. The finals are now set, with top-seeded North Carolina taking on its hated rival, NC State. The Wolfpack's improbable run comes at the expense of the Virginia Cavaliers, who must wait until Selection Sunday to see if they will be included in the field. In this episode, we discuss: NC State's mag

The ACC Tournament semifinals are set! North Carolina will look to make its case for a top seed in March Madness against a Pittsburgh team looking to play its way off the bubble. In the second game, NC State will look to continue its Cinderella run through the conference against a Virginia squad that escaped with an overtime victory over Boston College. In this episode, we analyze

What Day 2 of the ACC Tournament lacked in drama, it made up for with surprise performances. Wake Forest and NC State ensured that North Carolina will be well-represented during the Thursday slate of games, while Boston College upset Clemson in a definitive rout. In this episode, we break down all four Wednesday games and look ahead to the quarterfinals. We discuss: An early week a

Defense was in short supply during the first day of the ACC Tournament, as Notre Dame, NC State, and Boston College advanced after 80+ point performances. Record on locations in Washington D.C., this episode provides a behind-the-scenes perspective of the sights and sounds of a fascinating Day 1 of the nation's premier conference tournament. We discuss: The upward trajectory of Not

While Virginia's men's basketball team struggled mightily at Duke, it was a banner weekend for the UVA women's program and for women's basketball generally. In this episode, we analyze the amazing career of Caitlin Clark and look ahead to both the men's and women's ACC and NCAA basketball tournaments. Topics for discussion include: Duke and UNC back at the top of the ACC in men's b

After several anemic offensive performances, Virginia basketball finds itself in unfamiliar territory: squarely on the NCAA bubble. In this episode, we talk about fan anxiety and address criticisms for the Cavaliers' recent play. Topics for discussion include: Our upcoming TheSabre.com watch party for the UVA-Duke game Court storming experiences and alternatives Mississippi Valley