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Sporting News Writer Mike DeCourcy speaks with Andy to debate Player of the Year. Andy ranks his top ten Sophomores of the season. Texas Tech's Chris Beard explains how the Raiders deal with adversity and Kentucky guard Immanuel Quickley talks how his role has changed throughout the season. Andy and March Chadness look ahead at this weeks most intriguing matchups.
Texas Tech's Chris Beard has the Red Raiders in the conversation for one of the best teams in the country. His thoughts on the squad heading into the season... How has his life changed since taking Texas Tech to the brink of a national title? Who to look for this year? And his reverence for the forefathers of the game. Plus, only 8 weeks out from tipping it off for real!
It's North Carolina vs Duke on Wednesday, and UNC head coach Roy Williams explains why this might be the most talented Duke team he's faced in the last 16 years of his coaching career, and how he plans to ready his players to rise to the challenge. And legendary ESPN broadcaster and Hall of Famer, Dick Vitale, offers his take on the great UNC-Duke rivalry, and shares some of his favorite moments in rivalry history from his 35 years in the broadcast seat. Plus, Texas Tech's Chris Beard's team is playing Kansas at home on Saturday night, and he offers up the strategy he hopes will secure a win. He also speaks to the adversity the Red Raiders have faced this season, and how they're staying focused on getting back to tournament play.
Texas Tech's Chris Beard welcomes the "underdog" role. What does it feel like to reach the Sweet 16 with the Red Raiders? How happy he is to see his players get national recognition. His familiarity with Purdue. And why he dreams about playing on Monday night... Plus, is this the craziest NCAA Tournament of all time? And Jon gives you his updated Final Four.
Texas Tech's Chris Beard believes the Red Raiders will be an NCAA Tournament team this year. Find out how they plan to win the close games this year. His coaching philosophy. And lessons learned from Bob and Pat Knight. Plus, a full Big 12 preview. Can anyone contend with Kansas? Will Texas be better? And TCU has their top six scorers from last year returning...How much noise will they make?