LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The calendar says March 24, but if you follow college basketball closely, you know what that really means: The transfer portal is open, the Sweet 16 is set, and the headlines are piling up fast.
We’ll break it all down Monday on Overtime with Rick Bozich and Eric Crawford. And trust us — we’ve got more news than we know what to do with.
Here’s what’s on the rundown for this week’s show:
Kentucky Still Dancing
The Wildcats are back in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019 — and for the first time under head coach Mark Pope. How new is all this for him? After their first-round win over Troy, Pope was handed the "KENTUCKY" name card for the bracket and had to ask what it was for. Now he’s made history, becoming the first coach in 20 years to guide a team to the Sweet 16 without a single returning scorer from the previous year. How much did last weekend cement Pope’s narrative in Lexington?
Cards Crash, but Momentum Is Real
Louisville’s season came to a halt in a first-round loss to Creighton. But don’t let that result overshadow a remarkable 19-win turnaround in Pat Kelsey’s first year. With an aggressive NIL strategy reportedly in the $8-10 million range and several top recruits already in the fold, this rebuild has serious traction. Still — does that first-round exit offer a reality check about how far there is to go before Louisville is back among the national elite?
Indiana Makes Its Move
Indiana wasted no time landing its next head coach, introducing Darian DeVries on the first day of the NCAA Tournament. He walks into one of the strongest NIL situations in the country and brings a track record of success from Drake. But is this a quiet, steady hire that will pay off — or will Indiana fans grow restless without more early excitement?
Resetting the Bracket — and the Storylines
There’s no Cinderella this year. The Sweet 16 is nothing but power programs — including a record seven teams from the SEC. Four first-year head coaches are still dancing, among them Dusty May at Michigan, who matched Pat Kelsey’s 19-win jump and then took his team to the second weekend. Which storylines are we watching most closely as the tournament tightens?
Cal Owns Pitino (Again)
It felt like a sure thing for Rick Pitino’s St. John’s against Arkansas. But John Calipari found some March magic and got the win, doubling his tournament victories from the past five years in one weekend. Did Pitino’s season lose some of its shine with that early exit — and is this a sign that Calipari’s narrative might be shifting, too?
Women’s Basketball: Strong Seasons, Sudden Endings
Kentucky, Louisville, and Indiana all made it to Round 2 of the NCAA women’s tournament. All three were gone by the end of the same afternoon. Kentucky’s buzzer-beater just missed. Indiana went toe-to-toe with South Carolina but came up short. Louisville rode Jayda Curry’s 41-point performance but couldn’t overcome Hailey Van Lith and TCU. The women’s game is thriving around here — but in the age of NIL, where does it go next?
Time to Re-Pick!
The Sweet 16 field is locked in. Rick had 12 of the 16 correct. Eric had 10, but still has his entire Final Four alive. Time for a reset — who do they like now to reach the Elite Eight and beyond?
Parting Shots
Rick and Eric will wrap up with their final thoughts — including a farewell to Louisville legend Junior Bridgeman.
What do you want us to talk about?
We want to hear from you! What stories should we be following as March Madness rolls on? Which transfer portal moves are you most curious about? Which coaching moves do you love — or hate? What's on your mind?
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