Podcast appearances and mentions of Kelvin Sampson

He came to Houston as the least-heralded recruit in his own class. He left as the program's greatest freshman ever. Kingston Flemings sat down with No Ceilings own Corey Tulaba and Albert Ghim for a full conversation about his freshman season with the Cougars, his journey from San Antonio to the national spotlight, and what he's bringing to an NBA roster on day one. In this interview: Growing up in San Antonio and what shaped him as a player and person The Flemings family — one of the most talented basketball families in the country The 42-point game at Texas Tech and what that night felt like Playing under Kelvin Sampson and what the toughest coach in college basketball demanded of him His film obsession — Derrick Rose, Haliburton, Cade, De'Aaron Fox The Team Flemings Foundation and giving back to San Antonio What NBA teams are getting when they draft Kingston Flemings To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He came to Houston as the least-heralded recruit in his own class. He left as the program's greatest freshman ever. Kingston Flemings sat down with No Ceilings own Corey Tulaba and Albert Ghim for a full conversation about his freshman season with the Cougars, his journey from San Antonio to the national spotlight, and what he's bringing to an NBA roster on day one. In this interview: Growing up in San Antonio and what shaped him as a player and person The Flemings family — one of the most talented basketball families in the country The 42-point game at Texas Tech and what that night felt like Playing under Kelvin Sampson and what the toughest coach in college basketball demanded of him His film obsession — Derrick Rose, Haliburton, Cade, De'Aaron Fox The Team Flemings Foundation and giving back to San Antonio What NBA teams are getting when they draft Kingston Flemings To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It may be the lazy days of late spring, but the boys (Bobby and Sam, specifically) return for an absolutely jam packed slate of offseason and in-season Houston Cougar sports happenings to talk about, including the following: Getting to know the newest men's hoops transfer commit Braden East and what he brings to what looks like the deepest big man group Kelvin Sampson has had in Houston Reminiscing on Kingston Flemings' incredible 1 season in Houston with his NBA draft entry now official Women's hoops' busy and very exciting week of transfer additions, highlighted by former blue chip recruit/All-SEC tournament pick Justice Carlton from the school in Austin Taking a post-spring football look at the '26 defense's outlook Golf corner previews the women's team's trip up to the Big 12 championships in Dallas Tennis corner recaps last week's Big 12 championship trip & NCAA prospects w/next Monday's selection forthcoming Baseball & Softball, well, you probably can guess how those went and yet, we can't help but discuss those sports

Its a mid-April extravaganza with Bobby & Sam back to kick around a healthy mix of offseason news and in-season spring sports, including the following Houston Cougar sports topics: Getting to know men's hoops' newest 3 transfer commits: Delrecco Gillespie (Kent St), Dedan Thomas Jr (UNLV/LSU), and Corey Hadnot II (Purdue Fort Wayne), what excites about each of the trio and how they'll fit on Kelvin Sampson's 2026-27 squad A quick look at the latest women's hoopsters portal entry and the 1st transfer add of the class: Janiyah Williams of Oregon Beginning our few week look at football's most interesting spring/offseason storylines, with tonight's topic being the embarassment of riches at QB w/Conner Weigman and Kei Henderson, and what that duo's reps might look like in 2026 Tennis Corner reaches the end of the '26 regular season w/a winning weekend & looking ahead to Big 12 championships Golf Corner recaps a tough weekend for the men & UH's odd lack of acknowledgement of multiple Masters-adjacent Coogs during the event last week Baseball & Softball both get swept by BYU, with precious little positives to gather from the weekend that was

Bobby being across the border in the Great White North didn't keep the boys from returning to talk about quite the positive week from the world of Houston Cougar sports: Saying farewell to men's hoops big men Ced Lath and Jacob MacFarland & big picture thoughts on what should be a portal heavy offseason for Kelvin Sampson & co. Sticking on the hardwood to check in on a couple women's hoops portal departures Track & Field's statement weekend at the Texas Relays Golf Corner returns with both teams back in action, including one in a certain famous Georgia golf town Tennis Corner goes into the final week of the regular season with the Coogs in prime position to go to the postseason Softball wins its first Big 12 road series in program history Baseball gets its own historic Big 12 road series win, but still manages to have some of the same questions

We would be lying if we said this week's pawd didn't come with a bit of sadness after a certain Sweet 16 loss, but we powered through and discussed that, among the following Houston Cougar sports topics: Recapping a tough men's hoops lost in the Sweet 16 to Illinois where missed shots spelled the end to an otherwise memorable season Quick thoughts on Kelvin Sampson's confirmed return for 26-27 and the departing players (both graduating seniors and a couple promising freshmen) we'll miss from this squad Reacting to Isiah Harwell's departure from men's hoops & a trio of women's hoops departures Bobby catches us up on the start of the Coogs' Outdoor Track & Field season Tennis corner looks back on a loss to top 25 UCF and a big final home week in Big 12 play Baseball and softball's pitching challenges come to a head in their most recent home series (bonus thoughts on last Tuesday's baseball win over the horns)

In this episode, Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by longtime basketball coach and analyst Fran Fraschilla for a deep dive into the NCAA tournament and the upcoming Final Four. Fran brings his unique insight & perspective as he reflects on everything from the strength of the Big 12 to how injuries reshaped the national landscape late in the season, and how the modern game—impacted by NIL and the transfer portal—has shifted the tournament, creating fewer Cinderella runs but often delivering higher-level matchups deeper into March. The two spend time breaking down key teams and coaches still standing, including the discipline of Kelvin Sampson's Houston program, the offensive creativity of Tommy Lloyd's Arizona team, and the evolution of coaches like Brad Underwood, and Dusty May. Fran highlights how today's best programs blend NBA-level concepts with international influence, emphasizing spacing, skill, decision-making, and elite execution—something the best teams consistently do in high-pressure moments. Beyond the X's and O's, the episode turns into a masterclass on coaching growth as Fran and Brendan discuss how elite coaches study the game. All that and more on episode 326 of the Coaching U Podcast presented by Noah Basketball.Noah Basketball is trusted by 28 NBA teams, over 200 NCAA programs, and over 1,000 high school programs to capture and analyze key shooting metrics to help your players perfect their shot and reach their max potential.Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠noahbasketball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Illinois advances to the Elite Eight for the second time in three seasons, bullying the hometown Houston Cougars in a 65-55 win. David Mirkovic and Keaton Wagler each nabbed double-doubles, while every player had their moments in a total team effort. Most importantly, Brad Underwood's team not only matched, but surpassed the toughness of Kelvin Sampson's Cougars. Next up: Iowa (yes, IOWA!) for a trip to the Final Four in Indy.

Swanny is back in drive time breaking down a jam-packed day across college sports, with the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 tipping off and major coaching news shaking things up.From a loaded field of veteran coaches like Rick Pitino and Kelvin Sampson to the stunning move of Will Wade leaving NC State after just one season to return to LSU, Swanny dives into what it all means for the sport.Plus, thoughts on Clemson baseball's struggles, the impact of momentum swings, and why this stretch matters more than it might seem. It's tournament time, coaching chaos, and plenty to unpack across the college landscape.

-Astros Opening Day has FINALLY Arrived in Houston! -Was Last Night's Loss 'ROCK BOTTOM' for these Struggling Rockets? -T-Mil's Best Bets for Tonight's SWEET 16 Action- COOGS Included!$!$ -Did We Just Find the Houston Texans' Next WEAPON..?! -Astros, Coogs, & Golfers- OH MY! -Coogs Aim to Reach the Elite 8 Next Round! -The Golden Era of Astros Baseball is NOT OVER!

Good sign or bad sign?

COOGS in action for their Sweet 16 matchup with Illinois TONIGHT & in H-Town folks! Can Kelvin Sampson's squad reach that next step- the Elite 8?!?

Are you tailing OR fading these 4 Sweet 16 wagers that our guy T-Mil has for Thursday night's BEST BET$?!

-Astros, Coogs, & Golfers- OH MY! -T-Mil's Best Bets for Tonight's SWEET 16 Action- COOGS Included!$!$ -Texans 'PICK 3!'-

-The Golden Era of Astros Baseball is NOT OVER! .. Right?!? -Rock-Bottom Rockets.. Things Are NOT Getting Better Ahead of the Playoffs! -Ron The Show was a Bit Rude to a Food Worker.. BUT-he Made it Right LOL!

-Did We Just Find the Houston Texans' Next WEAPON..?! -Caserio's TOP TARGETS as Draft Day Nears.. -Coogs Aim to Reach the Elite 8 Next Round! + Ron's Dentist Trip Ended @ ER

-Astros Opening Day has FINALLY Arrived in Houston! -Was Last Night's Loss 'ROCK BOTTOM' for these Struggling Rockets? -The Time has Come.. ASTROS Opening Day Lineup Brought to You by THE DRIVE!

Friend of the progrum, Rob Dauster from "The Field of 68" media outlet joins LIVE with THE DRIVE to talk Sweet 16!

During the 2pm hour hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about Kelvin Sampson, the Twins, BravesVision, LeBron James and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

-Udoka FINALLY Looks to Young Reed Sheppard! -Hughley: "THESE Texans Players are Now Charged with Proving Caserio RIGHT!" -COOGS Sighting in 'Weekend's Best, Weekend's Worst' on THE DRIVE!

-COOGS Path to the Final 4 is Lookin' Pretty! Ron's Jayhawks/TMil's Aggies officially ELIMINATED/OUT of the Madness in March! -Astros Opening Day has FINALLY Arrived in H-Town-Thursday! -T-Mil's BEST BET$ for NBA Action Monday Night! + Astros Rotation is SET! -Jaxon Smith-Njigba's HUGE Pay Day Earlier on this Monday; -Udoka Finally Caves & The GOOD SHEPPARD is in that Rockets Starting Lineup! -Hughley: "THESE Texans Players are Now Charged with Proving Caserio RIGHT!" -'Weekend's Best, Weekend's Worst' on THE DRIVE!

-COOGS Path to the Final 4 is Lookin' Pretty! Ron's Jayhawks & T-Mil's Aggies Officially OUT/Eliminated; -Astros Opening Day has FINALLY Arrived in H-Town- Thursday! -Jaxon Smith-Njigba's HUGE Pay Day Earlier on this Monday;

During the 2pm hour hour of today's show Chuck & Chernoff talked about Kelvin Sampson, the Twins, BravesVision, LeBron James and moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:08) – Nathan Baird from the IndyStar makes his debut appearance on Query & Company to discuss the wins that Purdue picked up in St. Louis in the NCAA Tournament. Their conversation starts by discussing the severity of C.J. Cox’s injury, credits P.J. Thompson for drawing up some new offensive sets to get Fletcher Loyer going yesterday, and comments on how well Oscar Cluff has been playing since the start of the conference tournament. (12:08-32:29) – The IndyStar’s Dustin Dopirak joins Jake Query, and their conversation starts by getting Dustin’s perspective on witnessing a perfect game or no-hitter thrown by an opposing team’s pitcher. They also debate if Darius Acuff is playing his way into the discussion of being worthy of the first overall pick, believes that AJ Dybansta would be the first overall pick if the draft was tomorrow, and assesses if there is more pressure on Rick Carlisle or Tyrese Haliburton to get the Pacers back on track next season. (32:29-49:55) – Play-by-play broadcaster Brandon Gaudin joins the show to discuss the ending of the Nebraska versus Vanderbilt game with Tyler Tanner’s shot reminding him of Gordon Hayward’s halfcourt shot against Duke that rimmed in and out. Jake asks Brandon if Kelvin Sampson’s Cougars are playing as the best team in the field, and comments on the Butler basketball opening and if he ever envisioned Ronald Nored becoming a head coach when they were at Butler at the same time.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-27:14) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing Purdue advancing to another Sweet 16 after wins over Queens and Miami in the NCAA Tournament. Jake gives his perspective on the success that Purdue has had underneath Matt Painter with the possibility of Kansas, North Carolina, and Kentucky all having head coaching positions open. (27:14-40:49) – Nathan Baird from the IndyStar makes his debut appearance on Query & Company to discuss the wins that Purdue picked up in St. Louis in the NCAA Tournament. Their conversation starts by discussing the severity of C.J. Cox’s injury, credits P.J. Thompson for drawing up some new offensive sets to get Fletcher Loyer going yesterday, and comments on how well Oscar Cluff has been playing since the start of the conference tournament. (40:49-47:43) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing which NCAA Tournament games they will be locked into after the show, recapping Ivica Zubac’s five games with the Pacers, and address the report that the Pacers could select Cameron Boozer first overall. (47:43-1:18:40) – Hour two of Query & Company starts with Jake and producer Eddie Garrison talking about some of the games from the weekend and Jake trying to assist Eddie in making his next survivor pick for the NCAA Tournament. (1:18:40-1:28:28) – Last season, Eddie won the season long beer bet over Jake and listener Chad. Jake and Eddie open the phone lines to try and find their listener to compete in this season’s version of the game and select their teams. (1:28:28-1:36:05) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake asking producer Eddie Garrison some questions about witnessing a no-hitter or a perfect game. (1:36:05-1:59:50) – The IndyStar’s Dustin Dopirak joins Jake Query, and their conversation starts by getting Dustin’s perspective on witnessing a perfect game or no-hitter thrown by an opposing team’s pitcher. They also debate if Darius Acuff is playing his way into the discussion of being worthy of the first overall pick, believes that AJ Dybansta would be the first overall pick if the draft was tomorrow, and assesses if there is more pressure on Rick Carlisle or Tyrese Haliburton to get the Pacers back on track next season. (1:59:50-2:17:07) – Play-by-play broadcaster Brandon Gaudin joins the show to discuss the ending of the Nebraska versus Vanderbilt game with Tyler Tanner’s shot reminding him of Gordon Hayward’s halfcourt shot against Duke that rimmed in and out. Jake asks Brandon if Kelvin Sampson’s Cougars are playing as the best team in the field, and comments on the Butler basketball opening and if he ever envisioned Ronald Nored becoming a head coach when they were at Butler at the same time. (2:17:07-2:23:25) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of 365 Sports, Reid Gettys joins the show to break down the continued dominance of Houston basketball under Kelvin Sampson. Gettys explains what makes this era the “golden age” of the program, how the Cougars have sustained success with elite defense and player development, and why this team may be peaking at the perfect time in the NCAA Tournament. #collegebasketball #marchmadness #houston #big12 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Astros OPENING DAY at Daikin Park, those COOOOGS come home to the H as the Sweet 16 Begins, AND-the Houston Open's 1st round of golf! ALL happening Thursday in Houston folks!!

This HAS to be the year for Kelvin Sampson's Coogs- This may not be Kelvin's best team, but maybe his best opportunity for winning a championship for the COOOOOOGS!

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That’s right!  My men’s and women’s March Madness college basketball picks have a perfect record.    I have been been wrong on selecting a champion in every previous season for decades during my adult life. Forget about having a perfect bracket.  This former high school basketball player is still seeking his first winning team to watch cutting down the nets at the end of March Madness! That makes me “O-for-Life”.  Yes, I somehow cannot bring myself select the overall #1 seed to win it all.  Why accept the easy way?  That’s much too boring. The NCAA March Madness men’s tournament starts on Thursday.  The women tip-off on Friday.  Thankfully, I am not someone who donates money to local gambling establishments to profit from my annual embarrassment. If you are so inclined, my NCAA March Madness selections have been posted at the CBS Sports website.   Feel free to check the entry called “SwampSwamiSports.com”, and we’ll review how well my picks are doing. Let’s face it.  I AM overdue for a winner this year, right? Who is SwampSwami ruining the chances for this year? Given that the statistics may (perhaps) work in my favor with my advancing age, I am selecting (drum roll, please) the University of Houston to win the men’s bracket. This would be U of H’s first national championship in men’s basketball. If you had believed that the famous Phi Slamma Jamma teams of the early 1980’s had won at least one title, you are incorrect.  It’s time for the Cougars to finally bring home their first national championship to H-town! In the March Madness women’s tournament, let’s crown…(drum roll again) the LSU Tigers – to capture their second national title under Coach Kim Mulkey. LSU needs some breaks along the way and several of its top players to perform well for the next six games to pull the big upset.  This team is sneaky-good.  You’ve been warned. For fans of both the University of Houston and LSU, I am NOT trying to jinx your favorite teams!  I really like both coaches and both programs.  I truly WANT them to win. Unfortunately, I tend to select winners based on my emotions every season.  That’s why I am “O-for-Life” in picking a team which eventually gets to cut down the nets. My March Madness picks are like watching Charlie Brown running to kick that football just as Lucy picks up the ball and causes ol’ Chuck to fall on his backside. Let’s start with the Women’s March Madness field The top of the women’s college basketball field is filled with several very impressive teams. UConn is 34-0 and the only unbeaten team in this field.  The #2 overall seed in the tournament is UCLA.  They are no slouch at 31-1 and received a top seed for their region. Don’t forget the SEC’s dynamic duo of South Carolina and the University of Texas.  Both of those #1 seeds are 31-3 entering this week’s first games. The #2 seeds for the women’s tournament are also quite good. SEC gives us another two powerful teams.  LSU (27-5) and Vanderbilt (27-4) are worthy of a title run.  The Big Ten’s Iowa Hawkeyes (26-6) and Michigan Wolverines (25-6) should be in the mix for at least the first two weekends of the women’s tournament. The #3 seeds on the women’s side are very good, but I don’t expect any team below a #2 seed to win it all.  I do believe that at least one of the #3 seeds will make a run into the Elite Eight.  Duke (24-8), Ohio State (26-7), TCU (29-5), and Louisville (27-7) are all capable of getting to the cusp of the Final Four. Since 2012, women’s college basketball has been ruled by a very small group of teams with elite coaches and extremely talented players. UConn (5 titles), South Carolina (3) and Kim Mulkey (3 – two at Baylor and one after moving to LSU) have ruled the women’s division. Expect nothing less this year. My women’s Final Four is UConn, South Carolina, Texas, and LSU.  That makes three SEC teams ganging up on poor ol’ undefeated Connecticut. I’ll take UConn to take down South Carolina in an epic battle in one semifinal game.  LSU (fresh off of defeating #1 regional seed UCLA in the Elite Eight) will subdue its SEC rival Texas in the other. LSU wants no part of South Carolina in this tournament.  The Gamecocks have won 19 straight games against the Tigers.  LSU will (quietly) be pulling for the Huskies against South Carolina. I think UConn will finally crack under the pressure to post an undefeated season. I envision LSU pulling a thrilling upset to win the women’s title for the second time in school history! March Madness – Men’s top tournament teams Unlike the women’s field, the winner in the men’s division could be fairly wide open this year. Beginning in 2012, only UConn (2014, 2023, and 2024) and Villanova (2016 and 2018) have posted multiple titles during that span. Last year’s champion (Florida) is 26-7 and the East #1 seed this year.  They are joined as top seeds by 32-2 Arizona (West), 32-2 Duke (South), and 31-3 Michigan (Midwest). The group of #2 seeds on the men’s side is strong, but no one projects invincibility.  East #2 seed UConn (29-5) is joined by West #2 Purdue (27-8), Houston (28-6) in the South, and Midwest #2 team Iowa State (27-7). Despite getting ten teams into the tournament this year, the SEC has only one team (Florida) in the top eight. The Big Ten (nine) came in second with the ACC and Big 12 each securing eight bids apiece.  The so-called “Big Four” conferences comprise more than half of this year’s men’s tournament field. Watch out for these early upsets! Let’s dig into the statistics to uncover a few possible upset specials this year. Most teams will shoot about three pointers at around 35%.  The 2-point shots fall around 45-47% of the time.  Surprisingly, most of the teams in the field shoot free throws at 71-75%. So, how can you pick an upset when so many of the teams are fairly evenly matched? Easy!  Find a team has a clear advantage in at least one category.  If that team is also playing fairly close to home, there is yet another advantage which may be worth a few points. Here are three possible upsets in the opening round. Let’s begin with #11 VCU (27-7) over #6 North Carolina (24-8). The Rams from Richmond, VA are on a six-game winning streak, while UNC has lost two straight. VCU shoots 3-pointers 3% better than the Tar Heels (37% to 34%).  The game is being played in Greenville, South Carolina.  Though UNC will have more fans in the building, I sense an upset here! I also like #9 Utah State over #8 Villanova (Friday, 3:10 PM on TNT). The Aggies shoot 3% better than the Wildcats on two-pointers.  This game is being played in San Diego.  Utah is much closer than Villanova fans needing to travel 2,744 miles from Philadelphia. Ever heard of the St. Louis Billikens? According to the school’s website, a billiken is a mythical creature representing “things as they ought to be” on campus.  Uh…sure!   St. Louis of the Atlantic-10 Conference went an impressive 28-5 this year to earn a #9 seed against #8 Georgia (22-10) of the SEC.  The Billikens shoot 6% better than the Bulldogs from the 3-point line and 4% better on two pointers. Down goes Georgia! Men’s Final Four Picks! I expect two of the #1 seeds (Duke and Arizona) to make it to Indianapolis for the Final Four. SwampSwami is calling for the University of Houston (a 2-seed) to upset #1 Florida in the South Region finals. One other big surprise will have #3 seed Virginia (29-5) pulling the upset to beat top ranked Michigan in the Midwest finals. That puts Houston against Duke in one semifinal, and Arizona versus Virginia in the other. I’m picking Houston’s defense to upset Duke.  Arizona should prevail against upstart Virginia in the other semifinal game. The Arizona Wildcats have beaten Houston twice in the regular season. I expect Kelvin Sampson is saving his best coaching for last.  The Cougars will subdue the Arizona Wildcats to win the school’s first national title in men’s basketball. Enjoy March Madness! The post My (almost) 100% GUARANTEED March Madness Picks! appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

➢ Join the excitement of March Madness with the "Fearless Bracket Challenge"! The winner will receive $1,000! Free to join, just click the link below to join the action. ⁠https://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/mens-basketball-bracket/group/86837/invitation?key=62fca04e5b14f99d⁠  Nepotism and sports have long been joined at the hip. Jason discusses Houston coach Kelvin Sampson telling the school that unless he could hire his son and daughter, he'd pass on the job. Steve Kim, Dre Baldwin, and Skap Attack share their takes on nepotism in sports; whether the Lakers are emerging as NBA title contenders; whether Steve Kerr ranks among the elite NBA coaches of all time; and Alabama hoops again mired in off-court issues. Miami basketball coach Travis Steele discusses the RedHawks earning an at-large bid and their first-round matchup against SMU. Lastly, Wisconsin-Green Bay Coach Doug Gottlieb talks about a plethora of basketball topics. ​​Today's Sponsors: Relief Factor If you're living with daily aches and pain, Relief Factor might be the real deal for you too. Try the 3-week QuickStart today! Visit ⁠https://ReliefFactor.com⁠ or call 800-4-RELIEF. ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony⁠  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG⁠  ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  ⁠https://x.com/WhitlockJason⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock⁠ ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit ⁠https://TheBlaze.com⁠. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at ⁠https://www.fearlessmission.com⁠ and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's NCAA Tournament week - and we have you covered with all the local/regional angles including an attractive bracket in Portland on Thursday-Saturday (Gonzaga, BYU, John Calipari), Boise State turns down NIT invite and dives into a new offseason - how do we feel about that, Vandals coach Alex Pribble on drawing No. 2 Houston/coach Kelvin Sampson, Boise State football New Player Spotlight: LB Zyhaire Lewis (Chaffey College), Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's NCAA Tournament week - and we have you covered with all the local/regional angles including an attractive bracket in Portland on Thursday-Saturday (Gonzaga, BYU, John Calipari), Boise State turns down NIT invite and dives into a new offseason - how do we feel about that, Vandals coach Alex Pribble on drawing No. 2 Houston/coach Kelvin Sampson, Boise State football New Player Spotlight: LB Zyhaire Lewis (Chaffey College), Weekend Winners & LosersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CBS and the NCAA Tournament have a Bruce Pearl problem. Jason discusses the NCAA bracket selection and how Bruce Pearl was caught advocating for Auburn during the selection show, suggesting that the Tigers should have been included over SMU. Steve Kim, Dre Baldwin, and Skap Attack join the conversation to further discuss Bruce Pearl, Taylen Green playing the race card, and the possibility of A.J. Brown being traded to the Los Angeles Rams. Lastly, Houston coach Kelvin Sampson and Akron coach John Groce appear on the show to share what to expect from their respective teams in this year's NCAA Tournament. ​​Today's Sponsors: SelectQuote SelectQuote simplifies choosing the right life insurance policy. Their services are FREE for you. Act now—life insurance is more affordable than ever. Discover the right coverage for YOU and potentially save over 50% at https://selectquote.com/fearless.  ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony  https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG  ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/WhitlockJason https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

-Producer Tyler AKA T-Mil, he did it again baby 3 for 3 on Friday, 12-14 on the week-MIGHT SHOULD FOLLOW THE HEATER, HOUSTON!$!$ -Brackets are out for the MADNESS of March folks!!

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Rob Dauster of 'The Field of 68' joined the fellas of THE DRIVE Monday to preview the big dance!

Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson and First Team All-Big 12 players Kingston Flemings and Emmanuel Sharp spoke with reporters after Houston defeated BYU 73-66 in the Quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City, Missouri, on March 12, 2026. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593 Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast daily on KSL Sports YouTube and KSL NewsRadio (SUBSCRIBE). Harper also co-hosts Cougar Sports Saturday (12–3 p.m.) on KSL NewsRadio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU athletics in the Big 12 Conference on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram: @Mitch_Harper. Want more coverage of BYU sports? Take us with you wherever you go. Download the new and improved KSL Sports app from Utah’s sports leader. Allows you to stream live radio and video, keeping you up-to-date on all your favorite teams.

Producer Tyler Milner is officially on a HEATER with these betting picks y'all!

Munaf Manji talks betting for Thursday. Munaf Manji opened Thursday's Cash That Ticket podcast with a recap of a dramatic win on the Knicks, who fell behind Utah by 15 after one quarter before roaring back to cover as 13.5 point favorites. New York outscored the Jazz 108 to 76 over the final three quarters and won 134 to 117, giving Manji a best bet winner. Uncle Dave was less fortunate, as Montana led at halftime but could not hold on late. Through the week, the pair stood at 3 and 1 on best bets. Manji also ran through Wednesday's other NBA results, including Orlando's 128 to 122 win over Cleveland, Denver's 129 to 93 blowout of Houston, and the Clippers' 153 to 128 victory over Minnesota behind 45 points from Kawhi Leonard. Turning to Thursday's card, Manji focused first on Denver at San Antonio. Despite the Nuggets playing the second leg of a back to back, he noted their starters logged modest minutes in the win over Houston, which should help on the quick turnaround. Even so, he leaned Spurs minus 5.5, provided Victor Wembanyama suits up, citing San Antonio's recent form on both ends of the floor. Over the last 10 games, he said the Spurs ranked fourth in offensive efficiency, fifth in defensive rating, and owned the league's second best net rating. He also liked the Spurs team total over 122.5. In Boston at Oklahoma City, Manji saw value with the Celtics plus 6.5. He pointed to Boston's consistency, strong road record, and defensive profile, while also noting that Oklahoma City had been just 10 and 11 against the spread in non conference games. He expected Boston to have enough defensive options to make life difficult for Shai Gilgeous Alexander and keep the game tight. Still, he stopped short of making it an official best bet because Jayson Tatum and Derrick White were listed as questionable. In Milwaukee at Miami, Manji liked the over 234.5 and made it his best bet. His reasoning centered on Miami's pace and Milwaukee's defensive struggles. He noted that the Heat have played fast all season and ranked second in pace over the last 10 games while sitting third in offensive efficiency over that span. The Bucks, meanwhile, had slipped badly on defense, ranking among the league's worst recent units and allowing 129 or more points in three of their last four games. He said that trend made both the full game over and the Heat team total attractive looks. Uncle Dave's best bet for Thursday came from college basketball, with Houston minus 10 against BYU. Manji added that he also liked the Cougars team total over, pointing to the rest advantage and Houston's typical strength in March under Kelvin Sampson. He closed by highlighting Pregame's March Badness 2026 contest, a free college basketball contest running through the national title game, and reminded listeners about a 20 percent discount code for Pregame subscriptions. His final card featured Spurs minus 5.5 and Spurs team total over 122.5 as leans, Celtics plus 6.5 as a conditional look, Houston minus 10 as Uncle Dave's best bet, and Bucks Heat over 234.5 as his official play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear from Bill Self & Kelvin Sampson in the Need to Know! Then, David Lesky of Inside the Crown returns to the Program! Finally, a Team USA Kicker!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open with North Carolina's Caleb Wilson suffering a broken hand. Will he play another game in a Tar Heel uniform? Jerome Tang might also be broken, but it a different way as Kansas State gets blown out again for a 10th loss in 11 games. Then, the Final Four And One previews the weekend in college hoops. (0:00) Intro (0:55) Caleb Wilson has a broken hand…what happens for UNC next (11:30) Kansas State is really bad and Jerome Tang isn't holding back (22:20) Mark Few & Kelvin Sampson are 2026 Naismith HoF finalists (31:00) Final Four and 1! (33:30) UCLA @ No. 2 Michigan (37:30) No. 9 Kansas @ No. 5 Iowa State (44:50) No. 25 Kentucky @ No. 14 Florida (49:00) Indiana @ No. 8 Illinois (54:45) No. 16 Texas Tech @ No. 1 Arizona (57:30) Norlander's Notes: More games to watch Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠ For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hour 1 ESPN's Bobby Marks goes after Jazz for tanking Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Jaren Jackson Jr. media avail Good, Bad & Ugly Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson on Alex Jensen Hour 3 Fox Sport radio NBA analyst Mark Medina USU head coach Jerrod Calhoun

Jaren Jackson Jr. media avail Good, Bad & Ugly Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson on Alex Jensen

It is good to be in the SEC, the conference will pay out a record amount, more than $1 Billion. The Big Ten is taking their victory lap for college football championships. Kelvin Sampson says Houston has a poor athletic dept, then walks it back (from GoCoogs.com) The Alabama Crimson Tide and The Auburn Tigers square off Saturday at 3PM on ESPN in Neville Arena. For Alabama Basketball, will they have or not have Charles Bediako? That ruling should come down today making Bediako a true “questionable” for Alabama at this point. With, or without Bediako, can Alabama protect the rim against Auburn? For Auburn Basketball, head coach Steven Pearl has taken a different stance on Bedsole, actually hoping he plays against the Tigers. Can Auburn's guards handle Alabama's guards? PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN's Herm Edwards on the Super Bowl Winningest programs to never make a College Football Playoff The Alabama Crimson Tide narrowly avoided losing to the upset minded Texas A&M Aggies Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa. On the strength of 20 Aden Holloway points, Alabama Basketball beat Texas A&M Basketball 100-97. Up Next: The Alabama Crimson Tide at The Auburn Tigers Saturday at 3PM on ESPN. Kelvin Sampson says Houston's program is poor Halftime flute performance? FOLLOW TNR ON RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/c-7759604 FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive 267,216 Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

   The mystery around the abduction of Nancy Guthrie from her bed while she slept sounds worse with every passing hour.  NBC's Savanah Guthrie has released a statement of hope even as authorities say they found blood and signs of a struggle in the home.  We don't know a motive and they haven't named a person of interest.  This is awful.    A whole bunch of singers said crazy things about ICE and such at the GRAMMY Awards Sunday but one in particular stands out as the dumbest.  Now she may get visitors to her house taking her up on her offer that there are no borders and nobody is illegal on any property.  This could get good.   Dan Bongino returns to podcasting and made a statement that's as lame as his work at the FBI.    In sports, the Royals have a new tv deal that should work out for you.  KU is rolling as Darryn Peterson drops two huge three pointers at the end of the game at Tech.  But Flory was the story of this one as KU's defense is just ridiculous right now.  Watch out for this team!    Mizzou has two McDonald's All Americans for the first time.  Kelvin Sampson laments the current rules of transfer and NIL, Roger Goodell is asked about Bad Bunny playing halftime and former Royal Chris Getz is now GM of the White Sox and announces an interesting change he made in the plumbing of the team's locker room.  It's our Final Final and you have to hear this.