EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 52 MIN
Sweet 16 Preview, Purdue Surge, UNC Coaching Drama & Magic vs Bird (1979)
from SportsIQ with Larry Smith · host Rise Above Productions & Revision Sound
The Sweet 16 is here—and the matchups are loaded. 🏀On today’s episode of Sports IQ, Larry Smith is joined by Hall of Fame college basketball insider Mike DeCourcy to break down the biggest storylines heading into the next round of March Madness. From elite matchups to coaching drama at University of North Carolina, this is a must-listen for hoops fans.We also dive into Purdue Boilermakers’ late-season surge with insider Dylan Sinn, plus what makes them a real threat in the West Region.⚾ Plus:MLB Opening Day reactionsNBA expansion talks heating upKey headlines from around the sports world🏀 Topics Covered:Sweet 16 preview and best matchupsPurdue’s resurgence and tournament ceilingUNC coaching search and top candidatesIllinois vs Houston breakdownTransfer portal vs recruiting strategyMLB Opening Day thoughtsNBA expansion in Seattle & Las VegasMagic vs Bird: the game that changed basketball🔥 And in today’s Moment of Awe:We revisit the iconic 1979 NCAA Championship—Magic Johnson vs. Larry Bird—the rivalry that helped save the NBA.
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The Sweet 16 is here—and the matchups are loaded. 🏀On today’s episode of Sports IQ, Larry Smith is joined by Hall of Fame college basketball insider Mike DeCourcy to break down the biggest storylines heading into the next round of March Madness. From elite matchups to coaching drama at University of North Carolina, this is a must-listen for hoops fans.We also dive into Purdue Boilermakers’ late-season surge with insider Dylan Sinn, plus what makes them a real threat in the West Region.⚾ Plus:MLB Opening Day reactionsNBA expansion talks heating upKey headlines from around the sports world🏀 Topics Covered:Sweet 16 preview and best matchupsPurdue’s resurgence and tournament ceilingUNC coaching search and top candidatesIllinois vs Houston breakdownTransfer portal vs recruiting strategyMLB Opening Day thoughtsNBA expansion in Seattle & Las VegasMagic vs Bird: the game that changed basketball🔥 And in today’s Moment of Awe:We revisit the iconic 1979 NCAA Championship—Magic Johnson vs. Larry Bird—the rivalry that helped save the NBA.
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Sweet 16 Preview, Purdue Surge, UNC Coaching Drama & Magic vs Bird (1979)
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