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Derrick dissects Duke's collapse against UConn, criticizing Cade Boozer's 'hero pass' with 10 seconds left that led to a game-tying steal and shot.

The episode begins with Derrick Lawson introducing the show on 88.3 WXUT, joking about Frank's taste in music and promoting their Saturday sports program. They briefly mention technical issues with Facebook Live before transitioning to the main topic: a recap of the men's NCAA Final Four. The hosts, Derrick and Frank, note the absence of their usual co-host David. They start by discussing Illinois's victory over Iowa, highlighting Keaton Wagler's 25 points and Andrej Stojaković's 17 off the bench. This leads to a detailed debate about the 2005 Illinois team, correcting misconceptions about player positions like Dee Brown and Deron Williams. The conversation moves to Arizona's win over Purdue and Michigan's victory against Tennessee, with praise for Dusty May's roster construction using transfers. A significant portion focuses on Duke's loss to UConn, where Derrick criticizes Cade Boozer's late-game turnover that allowed UConn's Braylon Mullins to hit a game-tying shot. They analyze situational basketball errors and defend coach John Scheyer from blame. Predictions are made for the upcoming games, with Derrick favoring Michigan over Arizona and Illinois over UConn, though Frank later clarifies his pick for Illinois to beat UConn but Michigan to win the championship. The hosts explore different team-building philosophies, comparing Illinois's use of international players to Michigan's transfer portal approach, and discuss how Michigan State's Tom Izzo might adapt. They share personal anecdotes, including Frank's interest in cooking and plans to watch the Final Four with friends. The episode concludes with a debate on implementing a shot clock in high school basketball, where Derrick criticizes schools for spending on fancy scoreboards while claiming budget constraints. The show ends with reminders to listen on various platforms and teasers for future episodes.

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A loose men's Final Four debate where matchups, tournament memories, and Big Ten history keep testing the picks.

After Further Review frames the men's Final Four as a live, rolling argument over matchups, tournament memory, and the pull of a possible Michigan-UConn title game.

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You get a loose men's Final Four argument that keeps getting nudged sideways by matchup logic, old Big Ten context, and national-title guesses.

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