This week's episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Jeff Goodman, a senior college basketball insider for The Messenger.

Goodman explains why Louisville coach Kenny Payne topped his list of the 20 worst college basketball hires since 2000. He also dives into possible replacements for Payne.

On the UK side, Goodman discusses Zvonimir Ivišić's debut for the Wildcats after finally being cleared by the NCAA and UK's potential this postseason.

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="https://themessenger.com/author/jeff-goodman" aria-label="Link Jeff Goodman">Jeff Goodman</a>, a senior college basketball insider for The Messenger.
Goodman explains why <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/columnists/c-l-brown/2024/01/20/louisville-wake-forest-3-pointers-acc-college-basketball-kenny-payne/72227470007/" aria-label="Link Louisville coach Kenny Payne">Louisville coach Kenny Payne</a> topped his list of the <a href="https://themessenger.com/sports/ncaa-mens-college-basketball-worst-coach-hires" aria-label="Link 20 worst college basketball hires since 2000">20 worst college basketball hires since 2000</a>. He also dives into possible replacements for Payne.
On the UK side, Goodman discusses Zvonimir Ivišić's debut for the Wildcats after finally being cleared by the NCAA and UK's potential this postseason.

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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Jeff Goodman on Kenny Payne's tenure with Louisville, UK's potential this postseason

This episode of The C.L. Brown Show, taped on location in Indianapolis at the Final Four, features newly inducted U.S. Basketball Writers Association Hall of Famer Luke DeCock.

DeCock, whose work can now be read at HoopsHQ, explains why "work-study" should replace the framing of players as "employees" to help bring some structure to college sports through collective bargaining. He discusses why Louisville shouldn't expect to be a top-25 football team every year, but should absolutely expect to in basketball. He also tells why he is reserving judgment for another season on if Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope can handle the spotlight in Lexington.

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast">The C.L. Brown Show</a>, taped on location in Indianapolis at the <a href="https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2026-04-06/michigan-beats-uconn-wins-2026-mens-basketball-national-championship">Final Four</a>,&nbsp;features newly inducted <a href="https://www.hoopshq.com/author/lukedecock">U.S. Basketball Writers Association Hall of Famer Luke DeCock</a>.
DeCock, whose work can now be read at <a href="https://www.hoopshq.com">HoopsHQ</a>, explains why "work-study" should replace the framing of players as "employees" to help bring some structure to college sports through collective bargaining. He discusses why <a href="https://gocards.com">Louisville</a> shouldn't expect to be a top-25 football team every year, but should absolutely expect to in basketball. He also tells why he is reserving judgment for another season on if <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/">Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope</a> can handle the spotlight in Lexington.

What should Louisville basketball, football fans expect from programs?

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.

Jeff Goodman on Kenny Payne's tenure with Louisville, UK's potential this postseason

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