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Dusty May has said all year - even after big wins - that Michigan hoops is not yet at the pinnacle. Well, for this weekend, they've arrived at the site of the pinnacle, but there's still business to tend to. We chat with the basketball Voice of the Wolverines, Brian Boesch, about the 2-year build that Coach May has been leading in Ann Arbor, and what makes this team so good at every position. They're the title favorites for a reason, folks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you don't know who Evan Miyakawa is, you're doing college basketball wrong. Evan bring his data and analytics that you can see at EvanMiya.com to the Final Four stage, including game projections for Saturday, how small the margins are for Illinois/UConn, and a breakout player who could make a name for himself under the bright lights this weekend. We all get smarter when Dr. Miya is in the house, so let's get ready to learn!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We were lucky enough to nail down NBC Sports' John Fanta to talk Final Four with us, and he did not disappoint. What does Fanta think of this UConn program that's sniffing around - again - for a national championship? And will Saturday night's Zona/Michigan game live up the hype? Can't-miss stuff from a certified ball-knowerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're breaking down Arizona basketball with the longtime Voice of the 'Cats, Brian Jeffries. With the breaking news earlier in the day that Tommy Lloyd has signed an extension to stay in Tucson, to the similarities with this year's team and the title-winning squad from '97, we talk 'Zona hoops with a man who has seen it all at U of A.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The radio voice of the Fighting Illini Brian Barnhart stops by to talk about Illinois' run to the Final Four. The Brad Underwood trajectory, the international flavor from this Illini roster, and the rise of Keaton Wagler, and what it's going to take to take down UConn on Saturday night.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Bahe is handling Westwood One's pregame, halftime, and postgame coverage for the Final Four - and he joins Stephen Hartzell from right outside Lucas Oil Stadium to break down the doubleheader coming our way on Saturday. Our first of many interviews coming from Indianapolis as part of our CSN 'Live from the Final Four' Presented by Varsity NetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Maxx Yehl, Saturday starter for the West Virginia Mountaineers, joins David Kahn on Dugouts, Dumbbells & Dingers following WVU's ranked road series win at Arizona State. The pair discuss Maxx's recovery from Tommy John surgery, his love of the state of West Virginia, the togetherness of this Mountaineer team and how Steve Sabins, Justin Oney and Christopher Reilly have shaped him into the pitcher he is today. Plus, he reveals an all-time story about Randy Mazey that may never have been shared publicly before!Dugouts, Dumbbells and Dingers is sponsored by Homefield Apparel. They provide quality, thoughtful apparel for more than 190 colleges and universities across the coutry. Be sure to visit homefieldapparel.com for the best college baseball team gear you can find, including for the West Virginia Mountaineers! Also, be sure to check out their Campus Court Collectiont, featuring Luxe Hoodies and Retro Mesh Shorts for 30+ schools, as well as the John Wooden Collection and Shooting Shirts!3D is also in partnership with Backyard Baseball Bros, the creators of the Borgoball. Check out backyardbaseballbros.com for the various editions of the Borgoball on sale now! They've also got softballs available for sale, and their newest products, the BORGOBAT and BorgoZONE!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For 95% of the year there were four elite teams, and here they are in Phoenix. Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce recap everything from regional weekend - the games, putting bows on teams whose seasons came to an end, the rims, the two-host setup - quickly hit on some portal/coaching stuff, then preview what is shaping up to be a Final Four for the ages with UConn vs. South Carolina and UCLA vs. Texas on Friday night.(Times are estimates based on podcast player ads)3:40 - Sacramento 4 recap21:42 - Fort Worth 3 recap35:39 - Fort Worth 1 recap54:50 - Sacramento 2 recap1:09:57 - Final Four previewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

And then there were four. But damn what a journey it took to get us here! Sunday's UConn/Duke game was so epic and so good (unless you're a Duke fan) that Hartzell and Norlander had to spend the first half hour unpacking what we all saw go down in Washington DC last night. Plus, other takes from the weekend; including the two other really good games in the East Regional, Illinois' romp through the Midwest, the absolute wagons that are Michigan and Arizona, plus some first-hand accounts of the San Jose trip from our boy Norlander. Some Indianapolis look-ahead with the fellas, and we end the show with the latest on UNC's head coaching vacancy and the top three candidates - in order - as we head into the Final Four. And what happens if they all say no? Yikes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everything you need to know about the opening weekend of the tournament! Rob Joyce & Megan Gauer recap all 16 host sites, and preview regional weekend in Fort Worth and Sacramento. And while the try to find a path for a 1-seed to get upset in the Sweet 16, it seems... arduous.00:00 intro04:10 Sacramento 4 recap25:20 Fort Worth 3 recap37:58 Fort Worth 1 recap51:47 Sacramento 2 recap1:07:16 Sacramento 4 preview1:11:58 Fort Worth 3 preview1:17:04 Sacramento 2 preview1:21:13 Fort Worth 1 previewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.