NCAA Tournament Expansion, Avalanche Firepower & Kentucky Basketball’s NIL Future

SportsIQ dives into another packed sports Friday with major changes coming to college athletics and playoff races heating up across the NHL and NBA. Larry Smith breaks down the NCAA’s decision to expand the men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams beginning in 2027, what it means for power conferences, and why money continues driving the future of college sports.Producer Tony Cordaro is joined by Colorado Avalanche play-by-play voice Conor McGahey to discuss the Avalanche’s explosive playoff run, Nathan MacKinnon’s speed, Cale Makar’s greatness, and why Colorado may be the NHL’s most complete Stanley Cup contender.Later, Kentucky columnist Mark Story joins the show to break down the Wildcats’ offseason rebuild under Mark Pope, NIL spending, transfer portal strategy, and whether Kentucky fans should feel optimistic heading into next season.