Cinderella at the Dance: High Point’s Upset, BYU’s Early Exit & The Cost of Winning in NIL

It’s a "Cinderella Day" on The Down and Dirty. Scott Mitchell dives into the opening rounds of the NCAA Tournament, where the glass slippers are fitting for teams like High Point and Saint Louis, while brackets everywhere—including Scott's own 16.9 millionth-ranked pool—are being busted. Scott takes a deep look at the BYU vs. Texas showdown, questioning the "return on investment" for programs that go all-in on NIL and star recruits only to exit in the first round. We analyze the phenomenal season of freshman AJ Dybantsa, his 35-point performance, and the shocking rumors that he might actually stay for another year at BYU instead of jumping to the NBA as a top-three pick. The $16 Million Question: A candid discussion on whether spending massive money on coaches like Kevin Young and star players is truly "worth it" for a first-round exit. Crazy Stats: Scott teases the most mind-boggling numbers in tournament history, including the highest-scoring games and haunted seedings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.