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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 27 MIN

Badgers vs High Point Breakdown + Ben Brust’s Final Four Picks | March Mode, Ep. 6

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March Mode is back as Alex Strouf and Wisconsin legend Ben Brust react to the Badgers’ NCAA Tournament draw and break down Wisconsin’s path in the bracket. The Badgers are a 5 seed in the West Region and will face 12 seed High Point in the first round in Portland. Is the early tip actually a problem? Is High Point being overhyped as a 12-over-5 upset pick? And how should Wisconsin fans feel about a potential second-round showdown with Arkansas? Plus: • Wisconsin vs High Point matchup reaction • Why Ben likes the “underdog” energy around Wisconsin • Big Ten Tournament and Big Ten Sweet 16 predictions • Michigan State, Illinois, UCLA, Duke and Houston thoughts • Ben Brust’s Final Four picks • Alex Strouf’s Final Four picks Drop your bracket thoughts in the comments and let us know: how far are the Badgers going? ⏱ Chapters 0:00 March Mode begins 0:22 Wisconsin vs High Point game time reaction 0:43 Is the early Portland tip actually a problem? 4:10 Accepting the draw and moving forward 4:58 Why High Point became America’s 12-over-5 pick 7:32 Why Ben likes Wisconsin in the underdog role 10:32 Potential Round of 32 showdown with Arkansas 13:37 Favorite NCAA Tournament tip time as a fan 14:51 Big Ten teams in the bracket 17:09 Why Ben does not believe in Michigan State 19:29 UCLA sleeper thoughts 20:21 Penn vs Illinois and Houston discussion 22:07 How many Big Ten teams reach the Sweet 16? 24:17 Ben Brust’s Final Four 25:17 Alex Strouf’s Final Four 27:04 High Point preview tease

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