Episode 183 - "Headbutt" Chaos, Underwood’s Redemption & Explosive 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Episode 183 - "Headbutt" Chaos, Underwood’s Redemption & Explosive 2026 NBA Mock Draft

From In The Zone With Anthony by Anthony Smith

April 3, 2026 · 42 min

About this episode

Anthony Smith discusses the latest developments in March Madness and previews the 2026 NBA Mock Draft.

March Madness is heating up as we head into the Final Four! On this episode of In The Zone with Anthony Smith, we break down all the biggest storylines from the Elite Eight: Dan Hurley downplays the viral forehead-to-forehead moment with the ref after UConn’s buzzer-beater win over Duke — was it a headbutt or just March Madness passion? Brad Underwood silences the doubters as Illinois reaches their first Final Four since 2005. Why the “death of March Madness” narrative is way overblown (record viewership proves it). The real reasons NCAA tournament expansion to 76 teams is likely coming soon. Early look at the loaded 2026 NBA Mock Draft featuring AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson, and more. Plus, listener Q&A on Hurley’s intensity, tournament excitement, and how expansion could impact the NBA pipeline. If you love unfiltered college hoops talk and NBA futures, this episode is for you. Drop your Final Four predictions in the comments! Cover art photo provided by Bailey Burton on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/ @17thcw?utm_source=spreaker&utm_medium=referral Become a supporter of this podcast…

People in this episode

Host: Anthony Smith

Topics covered

  • March Madness
  • NCAA tournament
  • Final Four
  • NBA Mock Draft
  • college basketball
  • sports analysis

Keywords

  • March Madness
  • Final Four
  • NCAA tournament
  • NBA Mock Draft
  • Dan Hurley
  • Brad Underwood
  • AJ Dybantsa
  • Cameron Boozer
  • Darryn Peterson

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UConn, Duke

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