2025 Men's NCAA Tournament Selection Show LIVE: Bracket reveal, immediate reactions for March Madness
Auburn men's basketball head coach Bruce Pearl joins Dan Patrick to discuss why Johni Broome should be named College Player of the Year, the globalization of basketball, and more.
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