Champions are Built in March..and April | EPISODE 123

Michigan is your national champion, and on Episode 123 of The X-Factor Sportz Podcast, Jay Mondaine breaks down exactly why the Wolverines finished the job. From Michigan beating UConn 69-63 in the national title game to the bigger picture of Big Ten dominance in the NIL and transfer portal era, this episode is real sports talk with strong opinions and no fluff.Jay dives into why defense, composure, coaching, and peaking at the right time made Michigan the best team in college basketball this season. He also asks the bigger question: has the Big Ten officially passed the SEC as the most powerful conference in college sports?Then the show shifts to the NBA awards race, including the debate over Victor Wembanyama vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for MVP, why Wemby should be Defensive Player of the Year, why Cooper Flagg looks like Rookie of the Year, and who deserves Coach of the Year and Clutch Player of the Year as the regular season comes to a close.After that, Jay breaks down the top 10 picks in the NFL Draft and what each team needs most, including the Raiders, Jets, Cardinals, Titans, Giants, Browns, Commanders, Saints, Chiefs, and Bengals.And in this week’s 2-Minute Warning, Jay delivers a message bigger than sports: no one’s “no” should ever be louder than your internal “yes.”If you’re into college basketball, the NBA, the NFL, the NFL Draft, Michigan basketball, Big Ten football, sports debate, and motivational commentary, subscribe to The X-Factor Sportz Podcast for real sports talk, unbiased takes every week.New episodes drop every Wednesday on YouTube. Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Pandora, and YouTube Music.#MichiganBasketball #MarchMadness #NationalChampionship #BigTen #CollegeBasketball #NBAMVP #VictorWembanyama #SGA #CooperFlagg #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2026 #SportsPodcast #KansasCityCreator #XFactorSportzPodcast #UnbiasedTakes #RealSportsTalk