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.

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

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 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 will Louisville, Kentucky basketball fare in March Madness bracket?

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.

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