Baylor Bears

Kentucky has hired Baylor assistant Alvin Brooks III as associate head coach, bringing in a 20-year veteran who helped build the Bears into 2021 national champs.

The coaching carousel and transfer portal have completely upended things just 17 days after UConn won the NCAA title. Welcome, previously unranked and next-in-line teams.

Kentucky's Mark Pope is adding Baylor assistant Alvin Brooks III to his staff, sources told ESPN, a significant move to land Scott Drew's top assistant.

Duke transfer Jeremy Roach, a 6-foot-2 former McDonald's All American who is arguably the best point guard in the transfer portal, announced his commitment to Baylor on Sunday after being linked to Arkansas, St. John's, Kentucky, Villanova and Syracuse.

Bracketology begins the off season projections with a familiar name at the top. Duke, led by generational recruit Cooper Flagg, starts our 2024-25 bracket cycle on top.

Chris Carlin and Randy Scott wonder if Kentucky will call a familiar face to replace John Calipari. Plus, would Tom Brady really consider a comeback and we ask ESPN NBA Insider Brian Windhorst if the Bucks should shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo for the playoffs, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Evan Cohen, in for Greeny, discusses the insanely complex life of OJ Simpson, who passed away at age 76. We talk about just how big of an icon OJ was before the murder case and why his story captivated the nation. Jeremy Schaap joins the show to talk about OJ's passing as well as the sensationalism of journalism that was emphasized by the trial. We wrap up the show talking about Evan and Hembo's upcoming lunch and Scott Drew remaining at Baylor. Who is going to be the new Kentucky coach? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Drew, who won a national title at Baylor in 2021, has a close relationship with Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart but ultimately decided to remain the Bears' coach, saying he wants "to bring more championships to Waco."

Baylor center Yves Missi, who averaged 10.8 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.5 blocks as a freshman, intends to enter the NBA draft, he told ESPN.

UConn's Tristen Newton achieved Most Outstanding Player honors at the 2024 NCAA men's championship. Revisit all of the previous winners now.