Episode Summary:On this episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith, it's all about March Madness mayhem—from buzzer-beaters to backroom drama. Larry breaks down the historic men's and women's Final Four lineups, digs into the wildest coaching saga of the year with Maryland’s Kevin Willard jumping ship to Villanova, and welcomes back frequent guest Colin McNamara of the Testudo Times to unpack the fallout. Later, LA Times writer Ben Bolch joins the show to spotlight UCLA’s first-ever trip to the NCAA Women’s Final Four, and what it means for the program and the city of L.A. Finally, producer Tony Cordaro joins to react to the weekend's top plays, the rise of Florida, and what to expect in San Antonio.

🔍Highlights:

• Why Kevin Willard’s departure from Maryland is one of the messiest in recent memory—and what it means for the Terps’ future

• How the Dirty Dozen bracket formula nailed it again (14-1 record!)

• Why UCLA’s women’s basketball team is peaking at the right time, and the role of "we over me" culture

• Preview of the Men's Final Four matchups: Auburn vs. Florida and Duke vs. Houston

• Who's on Maryland's coaching hot board? A look at potential candidates including Buzz Williams, Luke Murray, and Tony Skinn

• The latest in baseball: Yankees go yard, Padres sweep the Braves, and the Marlins make walk-off history

• Shoutout to Pirates rookie Paul Skenes for his strikeout pledge to veterans through the Gary Sinise Foundation

🏀Final Four Set:
Men:

• Auburn vs. Florida

• Duke vs. Houston

Women (so far):

• UCLA vs. TBD (Winner of USC vs. UConn)

• South Carolina vs. TBD

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