Mornings with Greg & Eli 3-19-26-hr2

The episode begins with hosts Greg Gaston and Eli Savoy introducing the show and weather, followed by sponsor reads for James Gaddis Jewelers. They outline the NCAA tournament schedule for Thursday, noting key games like Ohio State vs. TCU and South Florida vs. Louisville, with an update on Louisville's Mikel Brown being out. The hosts mention Memphis Pro Day and spring football dates. Brevin Knight, Grizzlies television analyst and former NBA point guard, joins the show. Knight discusses the Grizzlies' recent win over Denver, emphasizing the young players' growth and reduced turnovers. He evaluates trade acquisitions Taylor Hendricks and Walter Clayton Jr., noting Hendricks' potential to address wing size and Clayton's fit on a winning team. Knight advises against naming Cedric Cowan as the sole franchise face, suggesting a multi-player approach reminiscent of the 'Core Four'. He highlights Taj Gibson's mentorship role. Knight addresses the concept of 'tanking', reframing it as a 'valuation period' and praising the team's unselfish play. He shares NCAA tournament memories, including a controversial no-call in Stanford's Sweet 16 loss to Utah. Knight reacts to Giannis Antetokounmpo refusing to be shut down by the Bucks. After Knight's segment, the hosts discuss Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung injury. Kerry Miller from Bleacher Report joins to talk NCAA tournament. Miller reviews his bracket performance, mentions missing on Auburn, and discusses Vanderbilt's seeding. He shares his Final Four picks: Florida, Houston, Arizona, and Duke, with Arizona winning. Miller analyzes the lack of bubble controversy this year and debates parity in college basketball. He identifies Queens over Purdue as his biggest first-round upset pick. Miller comments on Miami (Ohio)'s First Four win over SMU and its seeding implications, speculating how a regular-season win would have changed their position. The episode concludes with sponsor reads for Hall Power Washing Solutions and Shoot360 Memphis, plus discussions on NBA award eligibility, flag football events, and closing remarks.

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Brevin Knight's tournament memories lead into Boston's case for belief beyond Jason Tatum.

Brevin Knight gives Sports 56 Mornings a clear basketball spine, opening with the memory of hearing his name called as a sophomore before settling into the tournament losses to UMass and the front line he says his team could not quite solve.

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Want Brevin Knight's Wake Forest memories followed by a Celtics debate that starts with Jalen Brown before Jason Tatum takes over the headline?

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