Sweet 16 Showdowns: BYU's Rise, Maryland's Moment & March Madness Insight

In this action-packed edition of SportsIQ with Larry Smith, we dive headfirst into the NCAA Men’s Sweet 16 matchups with expert insights, behind-the-scenes access, and under-the-radar stories you won’t hear anywhere else.🏀 On Today’s Show:BYU’s Big Moment – Darnell Dickson from the Daily Herald joins Larry to break down BYU’s surge under new coach Kevin Young, the impact of NIL, and what a win over Alabama would mean for the Cougars and their national footprint.Was it a Travel? – Colin McNamara, managing editor of Testudo Times, takes us inside Maryland’s buzzer-beating win over Colorado State, addresses the controversial travel call, and previews tonight’s Florida-Maryland battle.Sweet 16 Breakdown – David Cobb from CBSSports.com gives us a coast-to-coast preview of all eight matchups, offers bold predictions, and shares his Final Four picks.Sweet 16 Trivia – 16 things you probably didn’t know about this year’s Sweet 16, from Bruce Pearl’s historical significance to the surprising valuation of MLB’s Athletics.🎙️ Featured Guests:Darnell Dickson – BYU beat writer, Daily HeraldColin McNamara – Managing Editor, Testudo TimesDavid Cobb – College Basketball Writer, CBS Sports🔑 Key Topics:BYU’s national rise, recruiting strategy, and Big 12 transitionDerrick Queen’s controversial buzzer-beater and the reality of viral outrageSweet 16 coaching legends: Tom Izzo, Bruce Pearl, and the future of HoustonWhy Duke vs. Arizona is must-watch TVAre Cinderella teams a thing of the past?📍 Games to Watch Tonight:BYU vs. AlabamaMaryland vs. FloridaArkansas vs. Texas TechDuke vs. Arizona💡 Fun Fact: BYU has made 31 NCAA tournament appearances—the most of any school without a Final Four berth. Could this be the year?—📲 Follow Larry on X/Twitter: @SportsIQLS🎧 New episodes drop Monday–Friday — don’t miss the best hour in sports talk.Subscribe, rate, and share the show wherever you get your podcasts!