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Samson Johnson is the X-factor for UConn in the National Championship game

So he's the ex factor to the game. I think we could come out of the game saying Samson Johnson is the man who emerged... He can run the floor, runs the floor like a deer. He could fly above the rim. He throws down some thunderous dunks.

Johnson played 14 minutes with 4 points and 1 rebound in the final. He wasn't the primary story, but UConn won.

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Big CatBig Cat

John Calipari leaving for Arkansas is a huge win for Kentucky because they avoid a massive buyout

I think it's actually a huge win for Kentucky. Kentucky fans like they wanted him gone two weeks ago. Not only that, but it's a huge win for Kentucky for a couple things. One, you don't have to pay him any money. So the part of the deal is that if Cal goes, there's no buyout for Arkansas to pay Kentucky, but there's also no money that Kentucky has to pay Cal.

This is a subjective assessment of a coaching change, but the financial facts are correct.
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Apr 8, 2024
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I personally guarantee Kentucky will win a national title before Arkansas

I'll do my what's the Cavs owners name? Dan Gilbert. Sense. Personally guarantee it. Right. Personally guarantee... I just think Kentucky will be good. I think they'll be, they'll be fine immediately.

This is a long-term prediction. Both programs are currently in a transition period under new coaching.
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Apr 8, 2024
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The next coach at Kentucky will win a national championship

I'm gonna go one step further. Big Cat, I'm gonna say the next coach at Kentucky will win a national championship. Yeah. Whoever you are. Whoever you're about to hire right now. Future National Championship coach sign up.

Kentucky hired Mark Pope shortly after this. Whether he wins a title is pending.

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There are 10 to 12 teams with a legitimate chance to win the national title

I really think 10 to 12. ... I don't think it's [the top of the country] ever been better and I don't think it's ever been deeper. ... Michigan can win it all. Duke can win it all. Arizona can certainly win it all. Houston... Texas Tech... Purdue... UConn.

In March Madness, several teams usually have a realistic shot.
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The Big 10 will snap its 26-year national championship drought this year

This is the year for the Big 10. I know the Big 12 stacked. But if the Big Ten's gonna snap this drought of 26 long years without national championship, if Michigan plays their A game guys, they're gonna be no worse than in Indianapolis. ... The Big 10 [is where the champion comes from].

Outcome of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
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Austin Peay is a dangerous Cinderella team that could pull an upset in the NCAA tournament

Austin Peay could pull something off in the big dance. ... I would say don't fall asleep when the Ivy League champion gets a 13 seed... But Austin Peay could pull something off.

Depends on Austin Peay making the tourney and winning a game.

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