The Ryen Russillo Podcast The Lack of Upsets and the State of College Hoops With P.J. Carlesimo, Plus, New Red Sox 3B Alex Bregman.
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Mar 25, 2025 
P.J. Carlesimo, a former head coach and current NCAA tournament analyst, shares his insights on Sweet 16 teams and the impact of the transfer portal on college basketball. He discusses the distinct styles of play across conferences and reminisces about coaching strategies. Later, Alex Bregman, the new third baseman for the Red Sox, opens up about his transition to a new team and his offseason experiences. The duo also touches on the challenges of personal growth in sports and humorous social media dilemmas.
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Tournament Favorites
- P.J. Carlesimo believes Duke is the favorite to win the tournament.
- He also thinks an older coach like Tom Izzo or Kelvin Sampson could make a deep run.
Houston's Consistency
- Kelvin Sampson's Houston program is consistently successful.
- They are expected to reach the Sweet 16, setting a high bar.
Kelvin Sampson's Coaching
- Kelvin Sampson's coaching style involves tough practices and strong player relationships.
- Houston's success is attributed to their defense, rebounding, and Sampson's adaptability.
