🏀 It’s Final Four Weekend — and SportsIQ is locked in!

On Today’s Show with Larry Smith:

🔹 South Carolina’s Silent Swagger
Greenville News' Lulu Kesin breaks down the Gamecocks’ path to redemption, the leadership of Dawn Staley, and why South Carolina’s “team-first” vibe might be their secret weapon in Tampa.

🔹 The UConn-UCLA Showdown
CBS Sports’ Isabel Gonzalez joins from Tampa to preview Paige Bueckers’ push for a title, why UConn might be peaking at the perfect time, and how UCLA can play spoiler in a matchup of juggernauts.

🔹 Houston's Hard-Nosed Hoop Hustle
SB Nation’s Steve Helwick takes us inside the culture of Kelvin Sampson’s Houston Cougars. With elite defense, clutch guard play, and a chip on their shoulder from last year’s heartbreak — is this the year Houston finally cuts down the nets?

🎧 Plus:

• Giannis makes NBA history with a 35-20-17 triple-double

• The NIT ends in epic fashion for Chattanooga

• Reds flirting with baseball infamy

🔥 Don’t miss our Moment of Awe featuring Jo Marie Holzhammer — a true lifesaver on the pickleball court.

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🎙️ Final Four Fever & Big-Time Breakdown
On this Thursday edition of SportsIQ, Larry Smith sets the stage for Final Four weekend in San Antonio with expert insights and compelling storylines.

🟠 Chris Harry of FloridaGators.com joins to talk about Florida's magical tournament run, Walter Clayton Jr.’s heroics, and head coach Todd Golden’s team-building philosophy.
🐅 Peter Rauterkus of AL.com previews Auburn’s second Final Four appearance under Bruce Pearl, Janai Broome’s injury status, and how Auburn’s tough SEC journey has them battle-tested for the big stage.

🏒 Plus: Alex Ovechkin closes in on Gretzky, buzz around the Texas A&M coaching search, Shohei Ohtani’s heroics, MLB updates, and a look at how stadium drama continues in Chicago.

🎓 And in our final segment, Larry and Tony dive into the chaos of the college basketball transfer portal and why it’s time for some serious guardrails.

❤️ Moment of Awe: A salute to JoMarie Holzhammer, a pickleball enthusiast who saved three lives with her CPR and defibrillator skills.

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We’re past April Fools, and there’s no fooling around as Larry brings you a jam-packed episode of Sports IQ. It’s Final Four week, and we’ve got wall-to-wall coverage featuring two of the hottest teams in college hoops: the Florida Gators and Duke Blue Devils.

📰 Headlines & Highlights:

• Ovi Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 891 — now just 4 shy of tying Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record.

• Dodgers Stay Hot: Off to a historic 7-0 start, the Dodgers tie the 1933 Yankees for best-ever start by a defending MLB champion.

• Coaching Carousel: Buzz Williams leaves Texas A&M for Maryland. Who replaces him in College Station?

• NBA Madness: Steph Curry drops 52, Jokic goes for 61 in a double-OT thriller, and Giannis leads the Bucks to a historic 69% shooting night.

• NFL Rule Changes: Producer Tony joins Larry to break down the league’s latest tweaks, including a new kickoff rule and the rise of electronic chains.

🎧 Gator Nation Rises
Guest: Kevin Brockway, Gainesville Sun

• Florida is Final Four bound! Kevin joins from the airport en route to San Antonio to preview the Gators’ showdown with Auburn.

• Inside Todd Golden’s impressive 3-year turnaround and his analytics-driven approach.

• Player breakdowns: Walter Clayton’s clutch gene, Alex Condon’s post presence, and the impact of 7’1” Micah Handlogten’s return from injury.

• The matchup vs. Auburn: keys to slowing Janiah Broom and why this SEC rivalry could feel like Ali vs. Foreman.

👑 Blue Devils Back in Business
Guest: Steve Wiseman, Raleigh News & Observer

• Duke returns to the Final Four under John Scheyer. Steve shares why this Duke team is different—and maybe the best yet under the young coach.

• Praise for freshman phenoms: Cooper Flagg, Jared McCain, and Malik Malwatch.

• Why Cooper Flagg may be the greatest Duke freshman ever—and why he won’t be back next year.

• Previewing Duke vs. Houston: Defensive battle ahead, and a potential Monday matchup with Florida looms.

📣 NFL Rules Roundtable
With Producer Tony Cordaro

• New touchback rule gives offenses more yardage—are defenses being left behind?

• Tush Push survives another year.

• Christmas NFL tripleheader confirmed—sorry, NBA!

• No 18-game schedule yet, but don’t hold your breath.

• Electronic chains are here: goodbye to paper chains and eyeball measurements?

💡 Moment of Awe: Congrats, Jason Kelce!

• The longtime NFL center and podcast king welcomes his fourth child—a baby girl! Retirement is already getting busy for the former Eagle.

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