Preferred Walk-Ons

A Changing of the Guard in ACC Basketball with Kris Wright

There are sixteen teams still playing in the NCAA Tournament and only one of them represents the ACC. However, a new class of coaches bring promise to one of college basketball's premier conferences. We sat down with Kris Wright of TheSabre.com to discuss Virginia's new head coach and whether the ACC can bounce back from a disappointing season. In this episode, we discuss:
The experience of watching the NCAA Tournament in Seattle
What to expect from Ryan Odom's tenure in Charlottesville and UVA's place in the NIL landscape with Kris Wright
Whether NIL and the transfer portal are responsible for a chalky NCAA Tournament
The most intriguing storylines and best bets in the Sweet Sixteen
NC State hiring Will Wade and what it means for the ACC
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It's Time for Madness

After four long months, the NCAA Tournament is finally here! We've got you covered with everything you need to know to confidently lose your pool. In this episode, we discuss:
Duke's ACC Tournament championship and injury concerns
The Selection Committee's questionable decisions with UNC and Louisville
Best bets, upsets, compelling storylines, and Final Four picks from each region

An ACC Semifinal for the Ages

Our coverage of the ACC Tournament continues from Charlotte after two thrilling semifinal games. Both Duke and Louisville managed to survive after nearly giving away big leads, while North Carolina is left reeling on the bubble after a brutal lane violation. In this episode, we offer our quick reactions to both games, discuss UNC's chances of making the NCAA Tournament, and look ahead to the ACC Championship.
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ACC Tournament Recap: Ron Sanchez Edition

The Michaels are reporting live from the ACC Tournament in Charlotte. There have been two days of compelling basketball games and the sudden firing of UVA head coach Ron Sanchez. In this episode, we provide a behind-the-scenes look at everything that has taken place in the Queen City. Topics for discussion include:
Virginia's decision to fire Ron Sanchez and possible replacements
The most interesting and exciting storylines from the first two days of the ACC Tournament
A preview of highly anticipated Thursday games
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Why Not Them? An ACC Tournament Preview

On the eve of the men's ACC basketball tournament, the basketball world received shocking news out of Raleigh. A year after winning the conference tournament and taking his team to the Final Four, Kevin Keatts has been fired from NC State. We analyzed the decision and whether any ACC teams are capable of making a similar run in this year's tournament. Topics for discussion include:
NC State's decision to fire Kevin Keatts and what it means for other conference coaching vacancies
The most intriguing matchups and dark horses for the men's ACC Tournament
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Fresh Blood for the ACC

With the ACC having a tough year in men's college basketball, is it time for the conference to explore a merger with the Big East? We explore that topic and look ahead to the upcoming ACC tournament. Topics for discussion include:
The possible partnership of the ACC and the Big East
The ACC's bubble situation approaching March Madness
Current matchups in the ACC Tournament
Miami's potential hire of Jai Lucas and the weirdly secretive extension of Hubert Davis at UNC
National contenders in the ACC for women's college basketball

On the ACC Hot Seat

With only a few weeks left in college basketball's regular season, we analyzed the job security of ACC basketball coaches. Which coaches are safe at their current schools and which should start updating their CV? Topics for discussion include:
Duke's first loss of the season, UNC's tournament hopes, and the ascension of Clemson
Which ACC basketball coaches are on the hot seat
Ron Sanchez's prospects of getting another season at UVA
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College Basketball Chaos

The first weekend of February was fun for casual college basketball fans but less encouraging for supporters of Virginia and NC State. As the ACC title race heats up, we look at the most surprising teams in the conference and analyze whether anyone can stop Duke from an undefeated season. In this episode, we discuss: 
How the Luka Dončić trade impacts the ACC
The prospect of NC State and UVA missing the ACC Tournament
The biggest surprises in the ACC and which teams could make a run in the conference tournament
How a wild weekend of upsets sets the stage for March Madness
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New Year, New Conference

The winter months have not been kind to fans of the Atlantic Coast Conference. With a poor showing in bowl season and the College Football Playoffs and mediocre prospects for March Madness, the ACC has been difficult to defend. We discuss our fandom of the conference and college sports generally, before turning our attention to the CFP semifinals. In this episode, we:
Assess the strength of the ACC amidst the changing landscape of college sports
Analyze the CFP quarterfinals, including Texas' controversial win over Arizona State
Preview the CFP semifinals with picks against the spread
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Playoffs? You Kidding Me?

At long last, the expanded College Football Playoff is here! We have you covered with analysis of the four first round games taking place this weekend and a recap of the Heisman Trophy race. Topics for discussion include:
Whether Bill Belichick will be successful at UNC
Whether Travis Hunter was a worthy Heisman Trophy winner
Our picks against the spread for the first round of the College Football Playoff
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