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Elite Eight Bacon & Basketball: Duke vs UConn, Picks for All Matchups + UNC & NC State Coaching Searches | TIME-OUTOn the Elite Eight “Bacon and Basketball” edition of TIME-OUT presented by the North Carolina Pork Council, Mike Waddell, David Glenn, and Coach Kerry Keating preview the four regional final games and make picks, focusing on Duke’s win over St. John’s and what it showed about the Blue Devils’ physical and mental toughness, Isaiah Evans’ 25-point performance, and Caleb Foster’s quick return from foot surgery. They break down Duke’s upcoming matchup with Dan Hurley’s UConn, plus Illinois vs Iowa, Arizona vs Purdue, and Michigan vs Tennessee. The show also addresses the coaching searches at North Carolina and NC State, including how NIL/roster budgets, timing around the transfer portal, and program resources shape candidates such as Tommy Lloyd, Josh Schertz, and Justin Gainey.00:00 Elite Eight Setup01:19 Duke Survives St Johns01:42 Toughness And Heroes06:40 UConn Matchup Keys10:21 ACC Brand And Big Ten14:35 Rick Barnes Tennessee Shot17:47 Sponsor Break19:03 UNC And NC State Searches25:31 NIL Chaos And Hiring Today31:27 What To Watch This Weekend35:09 UNC Brand and Pressure36:28 NC State Stability Window39:35 Duke Shire Long Run40:49 Tommy Lloyd to UNC Debate42:37 Final Four Predictions45:36 Sponsor Break47:48 Agent Leaks and Backup Plans53:07 Elite Eight Illinois vs Iowa56:53 Elite Eight Arizona vs Purdue01:00:48 Elite Eight Michigan vs Tennessee01:04:14 Elite Eight Duke vs UConn01:09:56 Network Sign OffWelcome to the North Carolina Sports Network!Your home for all things sports in the Bold North State — from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS, PGA TOUR, and NASCAR to the heart of ACC and college athletics.🎥 Stories. 🎙️ Podcasts. 📊 Analysis.Covering the legends, the rising stars, and everything in between.👇 Subscribe & follow:🌐 ncsportsnetwork.com🎧 Podcasts: Spotify, Apple & more📲 @TheNCSportsNet on all platforms#NCsports #BoldNorthState