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Jon Rothstein breaks down the bracket.


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Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket.


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Syracuse coaching legend Jim Boeheim joins Jon Rothstein to talk about some of the most unforgettable moments of his career, including Syracuse's 6OT win in the Big East tournament in 2009 being one he'll never forget. He also takes inventory of the ACC tournament, including Cayden Boozer stepping into the starting lineup for Duke, and who some other teams are that could make the Final Four.

They finish by discussing Syracuse's head coaching opening, and what makes this "the most important thing he ever does in his life" when it comes to the new athletic director hiring the team's next head coach.

(0:00) Intro and Welcome
(0:12) Syracuse's unbelievable Big East tournament run 20 years ago
(1:11) Why he'll never forget the 6OT win over UConn
(2:35) Carmelo Anthony was 'unreal' in team's 2003 title run
(3:56) Why geographical advantages matter in the NCAA tournament
(5:50) What Cayden Boozer brings to Duke's starting lineup
(9:49) Why Jim Boeheim is a fan of Miami Ohio being in the tournament: "I wouldn’t want to play them"
(11:47) What makes Rick Pitino such a great coach
(13:53) As long as Rick Pitino can blow a whistle he'll be coaching
(14:53) Off-the-radar teams that could make the Final Four
(16:54) On Red Autry's time at Syracuse and not having enough NIL funds
(19:24) How coaching at Syracuse changed moving from the Big East to the ACC
(21:18) Gerry McNamara is taking Siena to the NCAA Tournament: "Really proud of him"
(23:11) Should the next head coach of Syracuse have ties to the school? "Get the best coach possible"
(25:58) Is Gerry McNamara ready to take over at Syracuse?
(27:14) Importance of keeping busy in retirement
(28:11) Jim Boeheim says THIS game is the BEST game he ever had a team play

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Jon Rothstein previews some of the BIGGEST conference tournament matchups ahead of Thursday's slate of games while also breaking down the bubble and the coaching carousel.

What makes this the WORST bubble in March Madness history

Conference tournament breakdown

Taking a look at the Coaching Carousel & What to keep an eye on

News & notes + Five games to watch

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Jon Rothstein sits down with Michigan head coach Dusty May to discuss the Wolverines’ remarkable finish to the regular season and what he’s learned about his team. May explains how the loss to Duke helped refocus the group, the challenge of navigating February scheduling, and what losing LJ Cason has meant for the rotation and bench development. He also dives into Elliott Cadeau’s impact, the lessons he’s taken from March Madness throughout his career, and why he’s focused more on improvement than Final Four expectations. Plus, May reflects on Big Ten Tournament strategy, the influence of Bob Knight’s philosophy, Morez Johnson Jr.’s growth, and the biggest keys for Michigan as it prepares for the NCAA Tournament.

0:00 Intro
0:15 29-2 to finish regular season
0:35 What he has learned about his team
1:20 Loss to Duke
2:10 February scheduling
2:45 Outright Big Ten season title but losing LJ Cason
4:20 What he's learning about his bench since Cason injury
5:25 Elliott Cadeau
6:15 Pressure at FAU
9:00 Highs & low of March Madness
10:30 Never thinks about going back to Final Four
11:00 Where Wolverines can keep improving
12:10 Big Ten Tournament thoughts
14:00 Appreciating the moment
16:30 Auburn matchup last year
17:20 Benefit of Chicago trip
18:20 Thinking about Coach Knight
20:45 Morez Johnson Jr.
21:45 How he'll remember this team
22:45 Biggest keys for tournament run


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