Paul Biancardi joined Baskin and Phelps to preview the NCAA men's basketball tournament. He talked about why he's not surprised the MAC got two teams in, whether or not he considers the first four truly a part of the madness, and who he expects to make a deep run. He shared his philosophy on picking upsets, if we'll see a Cinderella team this year, and how NIL has impacted college basketball.
Paul Biancardi: Coaching is a major factor in teams making deep runs in the NCAA Tournament
WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA - DECEMBER 29: Braden Smith #3 of the Purdue Boilermakers brings the ball up the court against Omer Hamama #54 of the Kent State Golden Flashes at Mackey Arena on December 29, 2025 in West Lafayette, Indiana.
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By Baskin & PhelpsMar 17, 2026
Baskin & Phelps
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