This week's episode of The C.L. Brown Show features ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas. 

Bilas shares his thoughts on Kenny Payne's status at Louisville, how many NCAA Tournament bids will come out of the ACC and coaches who complain about the changing landscape in college basketball. 

He also breaks down how Kentucky's ability to score so easily factors into its struggles on defense and the football season mindset that has crept into college hoops — to the detriment of the sport. 

This week's episode of <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast" aria-label="Link The C.L. Brown Show">The C.L. Brown Show</a> features <a href="http://www.jaybilascamp.com/leadership" aria-label="Link ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas">ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas</a>. 
Bilas shares his thoughts on Kenny Payne's status at Louisville, how many NCAA Tournament bids will come out of the ACC and coaches who complain about the changing landscape in college basketball. 
He also breaks down how Kentucky's ability to score so easily factors into its struggles on defense and the football season mindset that has crept into college hoops — to the detriment of the sport.

The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 

New episodes post each Wednesday. Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest

The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 
New episodes post each Wednesday. Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: <a href="https://profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest/">profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest</a>

The C.L. Brown Show

The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 

New episodes post each Wednesday.

Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest

The C.L. Brown Show, hosted by Louisville Courier Journal sports columnist C.L. Brown, will bring sports fans who root for the Louisville Cardinals, Kentucky Wildcats and others in the state, inside recent events impacting the organizations, programs, people and teams. Each week Brown will talk to one of Kentucky’s biggest sports figures — past, present or future — or someone who can shed light on everything from U of L and UK basketball and football results to the evolving college sports landscape, what it means for the teams in the state, and more. 
New episodes post each Wednesday.
Tune in, and be sure to subscribe to C.L. Brown’s newsletter to have episodes, and C.L.’s latest columns, delivered right to your inbox: <a href="https://profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest/">profile.courier-journal.com/newsletters/cl-browns-latest</a>

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ESPN’s Jay Bilas on Louisville coach Kenny Payne, Kentucky’s defense, changing college basketball landscape

It's tournament time and this episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Brendan Marks from The Athletic to preview the ACC Tournament and Myron Medcalf from ESPN.com to break down the SEC Tournament.

Marks and Medcalf say that Duke and Florida, which are both locked in as No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament, are the heavy favorites to win the ACC and SEC, respectively. Marks explains why Isaac McKneely may be key to Louisville's tournament with Mikel Brown Jr. unable to play. Medcalf tells why he believes Kentucky is the most disappointing team in the nation. Other topics include UofL's status as an NCAA Tournament lock and what the remaining bubble teams need to do to earn a March Madness bid.

It's tournament time and this episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast">The C.L. Brown Show</a>&nbsp;features <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/brendan-marks/">Brendan Marks from The Athletic</a> to preview the <a href="https://theacc.com/sports/mbball">ACC Tournament</a> and <a href="https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/myron-medcalf/">Myron Medcalf from ESPN.com</a> to break down the <a href="https://www.secsports.com/sport/basketball-m">SEC Tournament</a>.
Marks and Medcalf say that Duke and Florida, which are both locked in as No. 1 seeds in the <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaab/ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament/">NCAA Tournament</a>, are the heavy favorites to win the ACC and SEC, respectively. Marks explains why <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2025/04/03/isaac-mckneely-louisville-basketball-pat-kelsey-transfer-portal-roster-2025-26/81802095007/">Isaac McKneely</a> may be key to <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball">Louisville's</a> tournament with <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2025/01/02/mikel-brown-jr-louisville-basketball-recruiting-2025-pat-kelsey/77393027007/">Mikel Brown Jr.</a> unable to play. Medcalf tells why he believes <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/">Kentucky</a> is the most disappointing team in the nation. Other topics include UofL's status as an NCAA Tournament lock and what the remaining bubble teams need to do to earn a March Madness bid.

What to expect from UofL, UK basketball in conference tournaments

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Louisville native Brian Thornton, who serves as vice president of men's basketball for the Big 12 Conference.

Thornton talks about how, despite growing up a Louisville basketball fan and attending Manual High, he ended up playing at Vanderbilt and later Xavier. He also gives insight on what it was like as an assistant coach under UofL coach Pat Kelsey at his first head coaching stop at Winthrop. Thornton then discusses his journey from playing to coaching to becoming an administrator.

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast">The C.L. Brown Show</a>&nbsp;features <a href="https://big12sports.com/sports/2024/11/1/BrianThorntonBio.aspx">Louisville native Brian Thornton, who serves as vice president of men's basketball for the Big 12 Conference.</a>
Thornton talks about how, despite growing up a <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball">Louisville basketball</a> fan and attending Manual High, he ended up playing at Vanderbilt and later Xavier. He also gives insight on what it was like as an assistant coach under <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/pat-kelsey/2670">UofL coach Pat Kelsey</a> at his first head coaching stop at Winthrop. Thornton then discusses his journey from playing to coaching to becoming an administrator.

Former Manual star, Kelsey assistant has Big 12 hoops on cutting edge

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show was recorded on location at NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis from the men's basketball tournament mock selection exercise. Several of the participants joined the show, including NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt; CBS college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg; the founder of EvanMiya.com and college basketball analytic guru, Evan Miyakawa; and ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi.

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast">The C.L. Brown Show</a>&nbsp;was recorded on location at NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis from the men's basketball tournament mock selection exercise. Several of the participants joined the show, including <a href="https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2016/1/15/national-office-leadership-team.aspx">NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt</a>; <a href="https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-sports/talent/?view=clark-kellogg">CBS college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg</a>; the<a href="https://evanmiya.com/"> founder of EvanMiya.com and college basketball analytic guru, Evan Miyakawa</a>; and <a href="https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/47204818/mens-college-basketball-joe-lunardi-bracketology-watch-guide-2026-march-madness">ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi</a>.

ESPN’s Jay Bilas on Louisville coach Kenny Payne, Kentucky’s defense, changing college basketball landscape

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