Jon discusses and breaks down the Final Four! Will UConn finish the job and go back-to-back? Can Purdue go from losing to a #16 seed last year to winning it all? Will Alabama and NC State cap off their magical runs with a National Championship? Find out right here!

Jon provides analysis and perspective on the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Talking Sweet 16 and potential Elite 8 match ups.

Jon's 2024 NCAA Tournament Picks & Bracket Breakdown!

For the first time in a long time, Jim Nantz will not be calling the Final Four and National Championship game on CBS. Ian Eagle takes over as the lead voice of the NCAA Tournament and joins us to discuss! Does March feel any different to him this time around? How does the tournament differ from other major sporting events he calls? Memorable moments from past NCAA Tournaments? His relationship with Bill Raftery. Watching is son have success in broadcasting. Is Kentucky set to make a run? And why names make March. Plus, it's Championship Week... Beware of the bid stealers!

This is March! Florida Atlantic's Dusty May is not resting on past success after last year's Final Four appearance. Is it harder achieving relevance in college basketball or maintaining it? How he's getting his team to be present in today's social media environment. Why defense and rim protection will be key for them moving forward. Lessons and philosophies learned from Bob Knight. How the jump has been from Conference USA to the American Conference. A scouting report on South Florida. The importance of enjoying time spent with a team. And what will be the biggest keys to making a run back to the Final Four? Plus, three #1 seeds cemented? Who could the potential fourth be?!

Purdue's Matt Painter knows ball security is paramount this time of year but what else should the Boilermakers be focused on as they set their sites on a Final Four run? Why better three-point shooting makes this year's team different than last year's. What has it been like watching Zach Edey develop? Is there any chance he comes back next season? How Braden Smith has been surgical of late. What made coach take a transfer like Lance Jones? How Fletcher Loyer can play through a tough stretch. And why Mason Gillis changes floor spacing. How do we fix the current transfer and N.I.L. system? And why it's all about locking in and displaying strong mental focus. Plus, with less than three weeks until selection Sunday, we are starting to get some clarity as to who the top seeds will be!

Marquette's Shaka Smart has the Golden Eagles right back in the mix for a high seed in the NCAA Tournament this season but is stressing the importance of staying in the current moment. How much different is this year's team versus last year's? How do you deal with the Final Four or bust question? Is UConn better than last year? How much fun is it to play in the challenging Big East? Why Marquette must continue to build championship habits. Why it's so important to peak at the right time of the year. The art of player retention. Why it comes down to if players enjoy playing with other players. And is there anything better than playing for a conference championship at Madison Square Garden? Plus, the Mountain West Conference continues to impress. Purdue fans preparing for a Final Four or bust situation? And a Duke Freshman puts on a show.

Houston's Kelvin Sampson has the 3rd ranked Cougars atop the Big 12 standings in their first season in the conference and looking to make a deep run into March. Just how tough has Big 12 conference play been in their first season? Why loosing road games has been a part of the learning process. Has playing in the Big 12 invigorated coach? The evolution of Jamal Shead into a leader. Is this the best backcourt he's had at Houston? Discussing the modern program and the best approaches to building and sustaining one with current N.I.L. rules. Why the key to Big 12 play is winning your home games. And does tough league play prepare you more for the NCAA Tournament? Plus, explaining the differences in "Quad" wins.

New Mexico's Richard Pitino is looking to get the Lobos back into the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014! Why he's extremely happy with the Lobos' 18-4 start but also knows there's a lot of basketball left to be played. Are they the best in the Mountain West? How the next few weeks will truly define their season. Why the fan basses in the Mountain West are second to none. Why the Mountain West must take over the West with the Pac-12 dissolving. Just how good is the backcourt of Mashburn Jr., House, and Dent? Why it's all about consistency and building stability. What are the biggest keys for this team to have postseason success? And why future non-conference schedules will be challenging to fill out. Plus, UConn continues to separate itself from the field. Where's the defense, Kentucky? And Big Ten blues?

South Carolina's Lamont Paris is making headlines leading the Gamecocks' to a 17-3 start in his second year as head coach. How his cool, calm and collected demeanor has lead to success in a power conference. Why experience and maturity have been key factors. Why he wants to keep a good balance of transfers and home grown talent to sustain program success. How program culture factors into winning basketball. The influence Bo Ryan has on his coaching philosophy and style. Previewing a tough matchup with Tennessee. And why staying the course and keeping a chip on their shoulder is paramount to a possible NCAA Tournament bid. Plus, we are starting to see separation at the top of the sport. Discussing an exciting slate of games this week. And is there a real possibility the ACC only gets two teams in the NCAA Tournament if Clemson does not finish strong?