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Duke vs Houston and Florida vs Auburn - this Final Four may be chalk with all top seeds, but our basketball roundtable delivers bold predictions and passionate debates about who's cutting down the nets in San Antonio.

Our panel of coaches, broadcasters and basketball lifers tackle the burning questions: Is Duke's Cooper Flagg truly the greatest freshman in college basketball history? Does Houston's top-ranked defense give them the edge over Duke's offensive firepower? Which coach among the Final Four has the advantage? And who ultimately wins it all?

The conversation takes a fascinating detour when Coach Mike Worrell shares the remarkable story of coaching Jacob Tucker, the 5'10" Division III player who shocked the basketball world by winning the 2011 NCAA Slam Dunk Championship. From viral YouTube sensation to meeting NBA legends and being mobbed for autographs, it's a reminder of how March Madness creates unforgettable moments.

The group also examines how dramatically college basketball has changed in the NIL era. With players and coaches constantly moving between programs, could any modern coach ever reach the legendary status of figures like Wooden, Knight or Coach K? As one panelist puts it bluntly: "There's no loyalty anymore on any level - players, coaches, administrators."

Whether you're filling out your bracket or just love college hoops, this basketball conversation is packed with insights, stories and predictions from those who've lived the game at every level. Tune in to hear who our experts believe will be the last team standing when the confetti falls Monday night.

Basketball experts gather for our annual Final Four roundtable to break down the matchups and predict who will cut down the nets in San Antonio this weekend.

• Florida praised as the most well-rounded team with multiple offensive weapons
• Duke features Cooper Flagg, potentially the best player in the tournament
• Houston brings the nation's #1 defense and physical, tough style of play
• Auburn offers experience and balance with five players averaging double figures
• Duke-Houston semifinal matchup viewed as "unstoppable force vs immovable object"
• Panel divided on whether Cooper Flagg deserves "greatest freshman ever" status
• Special segment featuring Mike Worrell's story about coaching Jacob Tucker, the 2011 NCAA Slam Dunk champion
• Discussion about how NIL and transfers have transformed college basketball into a "semi-pro tournament"
• Split predictions for champion with slight edge to Duke and Florida over Houston and Auburn

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