Eye On College Basketball These 12 teams CAN WIN the title this season: The Ultimate Mailbag & a whacky Final Four & 1
Dec 26, 2025
Dive into a lively mailbag where coaching tales intertwine with current college basketball drama. Discover which teams might clinch the national title and explore Michigan State’s championship potential. Enjoy quirky hypotheticals, from airport rankings to Memphis travel tips for kids. Engage in a spirited blue blood debate, plus the intriguing question of mid-major parity in the landscape of NIL. And don’t miss the Final Four picks featuring exciting mid-major matchups!
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Coaches Who Nearly Took Other Jobs
- Mark Few once drove halfway between his home and Eugene to meet Oregon's AD and nearly left Gonzaga for Oregon.
- Dan Hurley zoned on a decision the night before choosing UConn over Pitt and almost went elsewhere.
Calipari’s Memphis–South Carolina Drama
- John Calipari famously visited South Carolina while still Memphis coach to prove a point but ultimately stayed.
- Gary Parrish chased rumors, tricked Calipari with a Pittsburgh area code call, and watched Jamie Dixon get hired.
Money Trumps Tradition In Early-Season Events
- Early-season neutral-site events now hinge on money not tradition as Players' Era offers large payouts.
- If historic events can't match payouts they'll lose relevance, Matt Norlander warns.