This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Brooks Holton, The Courier Journal's Louisville men's basketball beat writer.

Holton speaks on if the Cardinals should be concerned by their slow first-half starts. He discusses the improvement of the frontcourt, including Sananda Fru closing in on a program record for shooting percentage. And he explains why the Cards will have to play nearly perfect down the stretch to earn a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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.courier-journal.com/staff/6104016001/brooks-holton/">Brooks Holton</a>, The Courier Journal's <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball">Louisville men's basketball</a> beat writer.
Holton speaks on if the Cardinals should be concerned by their slow first-half starts. He discusses the improvement of the frontcourt, including <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2025/02/19/sananda-fru-louisville-basketball-recruiting-2025-class-pat-kelsey/78634417007/">Sananda Fru</a> closing in on a program record for shooting percentage. And he explains why the Cards will have to play nearly perfect down the stretch to earn a No. 4 seed in the <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaab/ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament/">NCAA Tournament</a>.

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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How UofL basketball can improve its March Madness seed, outlook

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas breaking down the NCAA Tournament's Final Four and more.

Bilas explains why rumors that Michigan's Dusty May and Arizona's Tommy Lloyd are potential candidates for the North Carolina job opening won't be a distraction. He tells how general managers make a difference for coaches at programs like Kentucky and Louisville. And Bilas discusses why UK coach Mark Pope won't get an extended grace period coaching at his alma mater.

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://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/bilas_jay/">ESPN college basketball analyst Jay Bilas</a> breaking down the <a href="https://www.ncaa.org/news/2026/3/30/media-center-ncaa-mens-final-four-weekend-in-indianapolis-also-features-dii-diii-nit-titles.aspx">NCAA Tournament's Final Four</a> and more.
Bilas explains why rumors that Michigan's Dusty May and Arizona's Tommy Lloyd are potential candidates for the North Carolina job opening won't be a distraction. He tells how general managers make a difference for coaches at programs like <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/">Kentucky </a>and <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball">Louisville</a>. And Bilas discusses why <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/roster/coach/mark-pope/">UK coach Mark Pope</a> won't get an extended grace period coaching at his alma mater.

Why Mark Pope won't get extended grace period with UK basketball

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features former N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts, who currently works as a college basketball analyst for ESPN, to discuss the NCAA Tournament.

Keatts served as an assistant coach under Rick Pitino on his Louisville staff that made the 2012 Final Four and won the 2013 national championship. He tells why he's not surprised Pitino has St. John's back in the Sweet 16. Keatts explains why he's for tournament expansion. And he weighs in on how the Mikel Brown Jr. injury played out.

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.newsobserver.com/sports/college/acc/nc-state/article312758494.html">former N.C. State head coach Kevin Keatts</a>, who currently works as a college basketball analyst for ESPN, to discuss the <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaab/ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament/">NCAA Tournament</a>.
Keatts served as an assistant coach under <a href="https://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/rick-pitino">Rick Pitino</a> on his Louisville staff that made the 2012 Final Four and won the 2013 national championship. He tells why he's not surprised Pitino has St. John's back in the Sweet 16. Keatts explains why he's for tournament expansion. And he weighs in on how the <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. injury</a> played out.

Rick Pitino's return to NCAA Sweet 16 is no surprise to Kevin Keatts

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features former Bellarmine basketballcoach Scott Davenport to help breakdown the start of the NCAA Tournament.

Davenport gives insight into how Louisville may manage Mikel Brown Jr.'s attempt to return from a back injury. He explains why Kentucky is in for a battle in the first round against Santa Clara and its coach Herb Sendek, who is a former Rick Pitino assistant coach at UK. Davenport also delves into how the talent gap has increased to a point where the underdog darlings of past tournaments are fading.

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast">The C.L. Brown Show</a>&nbsp;features former <a href="https://athletics.bellarmine.edu/sports/mens-basketball">Bellarmine basketball</a> <a href="https://athletics.bellarmine.edu/news/2025/3/10/mens-basketball-scott-davenport-to-retire-after-20-seasons-as-bellarmines-mens-basketball-coach.aspx">coach Scott Davenport</a> to help breakdown the start of the <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaab/ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament/">NCAA Tournament</a>.
Davenport gives insight into how <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball">Louisville</a> may manage <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.'s attempt to return from a back injury</a>. He explains why <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/">Kentucky</a> is in for a battle in the first round against Santa Clara and its coach Herb Sendek, who is a former <a href="https://redstormsports.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/rick-pitino/836">Rick Pitino</a> assistant coach at UK. Davenport also delves into how the talent gap has increased to a point where the underdog darlings of past tournaments are fading.

How UofL basketball can improve its March Madness seed, outlook

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