March Madness Preview, Siena vs Duke + NBA Tanking Debate

Basketball takes center stage as March Madness tips off—and SportsIQ is breaking it all down.

Larry Smith is joined by Siena assistant coach Ryan Blackwell as the Saints prepare for a massive first-round matchup against Duke. Blackwell shares what it takes to go from conference champions to facing the No. 1 overall seed, the mindset inside the locker room, and why belief—not seeding—matters in March.

Plus, CBS Sports NBA writer Jasmyn Wimbush joins the show to unpack a surprising trend across the league: tanking may be shaping the playoff picture more than ever. With a loaded draft class on the horizon, teams are making bold decisions—and it’s changing the way the NBA looks heading into the postseason.

Also in this episode:

• NCAA Tournament headlines and early game reactions

• First-year coaches making noise in March

• The latest NIL valuations in college basketball

• NBA playoff race insights and Western Conference outlook

🏀 From Cinderella stories to championship contenders—this is where the madness begins.