In this action-packed edition of SportsIQ with Larry Smith, we dive headfirst into the NCAA Men’s Sweet 16 matchups with expert insights, behind-the-scenes access, and under-the-radar stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

🏀 On Today’s Show:

• BYU’s Big Moment – Darnell Dickson from the Daily Herald joins Larry to break down BYU’s surge under new coach Kevin Young, the impact of NIL, and what a win over Alabama would mean for the Cougars and their national footprint.
• Was it a Travel? – Colin McNamara, managing editor of Testudo Times, takes us inside Maryland’s buzzer-beating win over Colorado State, addresses the controversial travel call, and previews tonight’s Florida-Maryland battle.
• Sweet 16 Breakdown – David Cobb from CBSSports.com gives us a coast-to-coast preview of all eight matchups, offers bold predictions, and shares his Final Four picks.
• Sweet 16 Trivia – 16 things you probably didn’t know about this year’s Sweet 16, from Bruce Pearl’s historical significance to the surprising valuation of MLB’s Athletics.

🎙️ Featured Guests:

• Darnell Dickson – BYU beat writer, Daily Herald
• Colin McNamara – Managing Editor, Testudo Times
• David Cobb – College Basketball Writer, CBS Sports

🔑 Key Topics:

• BYU’s national rise, recruiting strategy, and Big 12 transition
• Derrick Queen’s controversial buzzer-beater and the reality of viral outrage
• Sweet 16 coaching legends: Tom Izzo, Bruce Pearl, and the future of Houston
• Why Duke vs. Arizona is must-watch TV
• Are Cinderella teams a thing of the past?

📍 Games to Watch Tonight:

• BYU vs. Alabama
• Maryland vs. Florida
• Arkansas vs. Texas Tech
• Duke vs. Arizona

💡 Fun Fact: BYU has made 31 NCAA tournament appearances—the most of any school without a Final Four berth. Could this be the year?

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