Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 177: NCAA Tournament expansion is upon us. How will mid-majors be cut into the action? More portal action and Duke games in your Amazon shopping cart?

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch—editor and publisher of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook—and Kevin Ingram—the radio voice of Vanderbilt men’s basketball—discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:

• The NCAA Tournament is expanding. What will become of the mid-major leagues? Geoff Cabe, associate commissioner of the Southern Conference, joins us to discuss.

• If the NCAA allows players five years of eligibility, it should also bring back the one-time, penalty-free transfer. So say Kevin, Chris, and a ton of coaches, too.

• The Players Era tournament expands, tweaks its format, and partners with ESPN. All positive changes.

• Kevin is going to see Eagles, and Chris just saw The Boss. Good fodder as “What We’re Listening To” returns to the show.

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