In this jam-packed episode, Steven Hartman dives deep into the changing landscape of college basketball before shifting gears to preview the upcoming Minnesota State Boys Basketball Tournament.

• The Death of the Cinderella? Steven examines whether NIL and the transfer portal have killed the "mid-major" magic in March Madness or if the rise of power conference teams has simply raised the bar.
• Blue Bloods on Life Support: A look at the early exits of perennial powerhouses like Kansas, Kentucky, and North Carolina, and the coaching transitions that are defining a new era of the sport.
• Tournament Recap: A "quick whip around" the college game, highlighting Iowa’s stunner over Florida and the most exciting moments from the first two rounds.
• Minnesota State Boys Basketball Preview: Marcus Fuller from the Star Tribune joins the show to break down every class of the upcoming state tournament.
• Class 4A: Can undefeated Tartan overcome the "eye test" favorite and defending champion Wayzata? Plus, a look at the intriguing Alexandria vs. Maple Grove quarterfinal.
• Class 3A: Steven and Marcus discuss the Totino-Grace dynasty and whether teams like DeLaSalle or Mankato East can disrupt their run.
• Class 2A: A spotlight on the standout athletes to watch, including NDSU football-bound Darren Russell and high-level prospects like Roman Voss.

Whether you're following the road to the Final Four or heading to Minneapolis for the high school state tournament, this episode has everything you need to stay ahead of the game.

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