This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features college basketball reporter Andy Katz, who works for Turner Sports, Big Ten Network, NCAA.com and HoopsHQ and was inducted into the 2026 U.S. Basketball Writers Association Hall of Fame class.

Katz tells why Louisville coach Pat Kelsey has gotten off to a fast start with the Cardinals' early portal commitments. But he also explains why all isn't doom and gloom as Kentucky coach Mark Pope has missed out on a few of his targets. Katz also reveals why he expects a quick decision to be made on NCAA Tournament expansion.

This episode of&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/the-c-l-show/playlists/podcast">The C.L. Brown Show</a>&nbsp;features college basketball reporter <a href="https://www.foxsports.com/personalities/andy-katz/bio">Andy Katz</a>, who works for Turner Sports, Big Ten Network, NCAA.com and HoopsHQ and was inducted into the<a href="https://www.sportswriters.net/usbwa/"> 2026 U.S. Basketball Writers Association Hall of Fame class</a>.
Katz tells why <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball">Louisville </a>coach <a href="https://gocards.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/pat-kelsey/2670">Pat Kelsey</a> has gotten off to a fast start with the <a href="https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2026/04/14/louisville-basketball-transfer-portal-news-pat-kelsey-uofl-cardinals-roster-recruiting-updates/89518860007/">Cardinals' early portal commitments</a>. But he also explains why all isn't doom and gloom as <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/">Kentucky</a> coach <a href="https://ukathletics.com/sports/mbball/roster/coach/mark-pope/">Mark Pope</a> has <a href="https://nypost.com/2026/04/20/sports/st-johns-gets-in-on-the-action-for-syracuses-donnie-freeman/">missed out on a few of his targets</a>. Katz also reveals why he expects a quick decision to be made on <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/sports/ncaab/ncaa-mens-basketball-tournament/">NCAA Tournament</a> expansion.

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. 

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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. 
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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.
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