The Ryen Russillo Podcast Jay Bilas Talks Final Four, Flagg Vs. Zion, Early NBA Draft Thoughts, and the Future of College Hoops
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Apr 1, 2025 Jay Bilas, ESPN's college basketball analyst, shares his expert insights on the Final Four, highlighting team strategies and individual player brilliance. He discusses the exceptional talent of freshman Cooper Flagg and the shifting landscape of college sports with NIL and the transfer portal in play. The conversation also touches on the rarity of Cinderella stories this season and offers light-hearted life advice, including humorous takes on flying fears and social norms around going shirtless.
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Final Four Overview
- Duke is the most talented and deepest team, with impressive athleticism and length.
- All four Final Four teams are capable of winning, unlike previous years.
Team Communication and Defense
- Teams in the tournament demonstrate impressive effort, communication, and defensive strategy.
- This may be due to factors like better coaching or players being more responsive to coaching.
Duke's Experience in Close Games
- Jay Bilas recalls Duke's 1991 Final Four game against UNLV.
- Coach K emphasized that Duke's experience in close games would be an advantage.