About this episode
Arizona surges as a national championship favorite, while the Big 12 shakes up March Madness projections. Drake Toll and Cam Stuart break down key tournament paths for Houston, Iowa State, Arizona, and BYU, spotlighting why three Big 12 teams could reach the Final Four. Can TCU pull off another major upset? Will BYU’s AJ Dabonsa power an unexpected Sweet 16 run? Find out which middle seeds are primed for upsets and how bubble teams like Texas Tech and UCF might surprise the field.
Debate heats up on whether teams like Cincinnati and West Virginia deserved more NCAA tournament love over NC State and Texas. The hosts analyze conference bias, discuss coaching changes, and examine the bubble’s biggest snubs. Get insider bracketology tips, a look at best- and worst-case scenarios, and predictions for which Big 12 squads will make headlines this March. Don't miss expert takes shaping your bracket strategy.
00:00 Show Introduction & Big 12 Contenders
Opening hot take from Drake Toll, explanation of episode flow, initial breakdown of top Big 12 contenders’ NCAA Tournament paths, Houston, and Arizona’s brackets.
08:44 Middle-Tier Teams & Big 12 Dark Horses
Discussion shifts to Big 12’s 3-10 seeds with focus on BYU, TCU, Texas Tech, and others. Opinions on their potential for deep tournament runs, first-round matchups, and analysis of favorable and difficult draws.
18:28 Snubbed Teams & Bubble Analysis
Deep-dive into Big 12 teams left out of March Madness (Cincinnati, West Virginia, Oklahoma, etc.). Drake Toll and Cam Stuart debate the logic behind the selections and frustrations with Power 4 school biases.
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