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

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Brendan Marks, a national college basketball reporter with The Athletic.

Marks speaks on how critical guard Reyne Smith's health is to Louisville's success in the postseason. He explains why if Kentucky bows out early in the SEC tournament, it could actually be better for its potential in the NCAA Tournament. Marks also says Chucky Hepburn was deserving of ACC Defensive Player of the Year, but tells why he voted for Duke's Cooper Flagg.

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</a>, a national college basketball reporter with <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/">The Athletic</a>.
Marks speaks on how critical guard <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/reyne-smith/14782">Reyne Smith's</a> health is to <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball">Louisville's</a> success in the postseason. He explains why if <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/">Kentucky </a>bows out early in the SEC tournament, it could actually be better for its potential in the NCAA Tournament. Marks also says <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/chucky-hepburn/14775">Chucky Hepburn</a> was deserving of <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2025/03/10/louisville-basketball-chucky-hepburn-all-acc-awards-stats-2024-25/78990687007/">ACC Defensive Player of the Year</a>, but tells why he voted for <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/03/11/nba-draft-tanking-cooper-flagg/">Duke's Cooper Flagg</a>.

ACC, SEC tournament predictions for Louisville, Kentucky basketball

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Courier Journal reporters Brooks Holton and Ryan Black to discuss how the Louisville and Kentucky men's basketball teams are prepared for the postseason.

Holton tells why this could be the best showing ever for U of L in the ACC Tournament. Black tells how the Wildcats will adjust now that starting guard Jaxson Robinson's season is officially over. Holton and Black give their predictions on which team will play the deepest into the NCAA Tournament.

This episode of&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;features Courier Journal reporters <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/staff/6104016001/brooks-holton/" aria-label="Link Brooks Holton">Brooks Holton</a> and <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/staff/9244336002/ryan-black/" aria-label="Link Ryan Black">Ryan Black</a> to discuss how the <a href="https://gocards.com/" aria-label="Link Louisville">Louisville</a> and <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/" aria-label="Link Kentucky">Kentucky</a> men's basketball teams are prepared for the postseason.
Holton tells why this could be the best showing ever for U of L in the <a href="https://theacc.com/" aria-label="Link ACC Tournament">ACC Tournament</a>. Black tells how the Wildcats will adjust now that <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2025/03/01/jaxson-robinson-injury-update-surgery-kentucky-basketball/80986713007/" aria-label="Link starting guard Jaxson Robinson's">starting guard Jaxson Robinson's</a> season is officially over. Holton and Black give their predictions on which team will play the deepest into the <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2024-05-03/2025-march-madness-mens-ncaa-tournament-schedule-dates" aria-label="Link NCAA Tournament">NCAA Tournament</a>.

Louisville will outlast Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament. Here's why

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This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz. Walz breaks down the secret to guard Jayda Curry averaging 19.5 points over the past four games and discusses his fears on if the NCAA doesn't provide more guardrails for keeping name, image and likeness collectives from tampering.

This episode of&nbsp;<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>&nbsp;features <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/womens-basketball" aria-label="Link Louisville women's basketball">Louisville women's basketball</a> coach <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/coaches/jeff-walz/2650" aria-label="Link Jeff Walz">Jeff Walz</a>. Walz breaks down the secret to guard <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/womens-basketball/roster/jayda-curry/14718" aria-label="Link Jayda Curry">Jayda Curry</a> averaging 19.5 points over the past four games and discusses his fears on if the <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/" aria-label="Link NCAA ">NCAA </a>doesn't provide more guardrails for keeping <a href="https://www.ncsasports.org/name-image-likeness" aria-label="Link name, image and likeness">name, image and likeness</a> collectives from tampering.

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

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