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    North Carolina Sweeps Duke, Houston Pummels Kansas, Kentucky Revenge at Tennesse And More On "Saturday NightCap!" 3 9 24

    enMarch 10, 2024

    About this Episode

    It's the final Saturday of the regular season and some conference tournaments are already handing out auto bids this weekend, as we came back your way with another "Saturday Nightcap" LIVE on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!'

    Host T.J. Rives is back with Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" to give their real time insight and analysis on all the action like:

    Houston pounding Kansas in revenge, as the Cougars have wrapped up the Big 12 regular season title and the #1 seed in the tourney.

    Kentucky pulling off a massive road win at Tennessee in revenge in Knoxville, TN. How did the 'Cats do it and how much does it help their seeding "stock" to rise maybe, as high as three seed coming up?

    What about the UNC Tarheels completely the sweep of arch rival Duke? The Tarheels were impresive from beginning to end, while leading wire to wire in victory.

    The guys welcome Adam Zagoria of NJ.com for his thoughts on the Big East wrap up and a look ahead to the tournament at the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden. And, they are joined by Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com has his final 4 teams in the at large race for the tournament. And, finally, Matt Zemek of Trojanswire.com is back to talk tons of West Coast hoops.

    We cover it all on the nation's college hoop show/podcast on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

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