College Basketball Live Talk - Sunday April 5 2026

·1 hr 10 min·5 clips

Michigan has scored 90+ points in every tournament game, obliterating Arizona without their star player for much of the first half.

Galen Clavio opens the episode by noting it's Sunday, April 5th, with one day left in the college basketball regular season. He discusses attending the Final Four, sharing impressions of the games. He breaks down UConn's victory over Illinois, highlighting UConn's three-point shooting advantage despite being out-rebounded. Clavio then analyzes Michigan's historic run, noting they scored 90+ points in every tournament game and defeated Arizona convincingly. He praises Michigan's offensive efficiency and defensive performance. The conversation shifts to Dusty May, Michigan's coach, with Clavio speculating May might consider an NBA move, inspired by Brad Stevens. He addresses rumors about May potentially coaching at Indiana, suggesting it wasn't a certainty. Clavio moves to the North Carolina coaching search, detailing their failed pursuit of Tommy Lloyd and the challenges they face due to financial disparities with conferences like the Big Ten and SEC. He lists other candidates like Billy Donovan and Mark Byington, questioning their fit. The episode covers NCAA tournament expansion rumors, with Clavio supporting a move to 76 teams and discussing potential host sites. He also touches on NIL budgets, estimating Indiana's around $12-14 million and discussing allocation strategies. Throughout, Clavio interacts with audience comments, providing insights on topics like conference realignment and the Chain Smokers' performance at the Final Four. He concludes by thanking sponsors and previewing future episodes.

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A live Sunday check-in on the Final Four aftermath and the college-basketball questions beyond the bracket.

CrimsonCast meets college basketball at that odd handoff point, with the season nearly over and the next version of the sport already taking shape.

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You want Final Four fallout, portal talk, UNC's coaching search, and revenue-sharing questions already crowding the room.

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