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TIME-OUT FINAL FOUR SHOW, presented by NC PorkDuke blew a 19-point lead… and the ACC is OUT of the Final Four. Now what?On this Final Four Preview Edition of TIME-OUT, Mike Waddell is joined by David Glenn and Coach Kerry Keating to break down one of the most shocking Elite Eight collapses in NCAA Tournament history — and what it means for Duke Basketball moving forward.The Blue Devils became the first No. 1 seed EVER to lose after leading by 15+ at halftime (134-1), falling to UConn in a stunning comeback. Is this just March Madness chaos… or a deeper issue with Duke's roster construction and inability to close?We also dive into the **big picture of ACC Basketball**, now completely shut out of the Final Four — what does this say about the league's national standing in 2026?Then, we shift to the **coaching carousel in the BOLD NORTH STATE**:🔴 **NC State Coaching Search**– Why Justin Gainey appears to be the guy– The pros and pressures of hiring an alumnus– Will Wade’s baggage vs. stability in the NIL era🔵 UNC Coaching Search– Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May, and Billy Donovan in the mix– Why the “blue blood” pitch isn’t what it used to be– Smith Center uncertainty and donor pressureWe also compare Jon Scheyer vs. Hubert Davis, and why their completely different coaching transitions matter more than ever in modern college basketball.Finally, we preview the 2026 Final Four matchups:🏀 Illinois vs UConn🏀 Arizona vs MichiganWho advances? Who wins it all? We make our picks.Presented by the North Carolina Pork Council🥓 Bacon & Basketball Month in the BOLD NORTH STATELearn more: [https://ncpork.org](https://ncpork.org)CHAPTERS:00:00 NC Pork Sponsor Intro00:39 Show Setup Final Four Preview00:57 Duke Collapse Big Picture04:48 Keating on Late Game Execution10:20 Pressure on Shire in New Era17:22 Succession Plans Duke vs UNC21:34 ACC Falling Behind Financially30:15 Jimmy's Wrightsville Beach Ad31:14 Coaching Carousel NC State Reset33:45 Justin Gainey Hire Breakdown37:53 Alma Mater Pride vs The Bag38:27 NC State Coaching Blueprint40:54 Building The Right Staff43:10 UNC Search And Portal Timing49:02 Sponsor Break50:15 Why Jordan Won't Fund It52:33 Final Four Picks And Upsets57:58 Matchup Breakdown And Title Pick01:03:55 Could A Champ Leave For UNC01:09:00 Money And Admin Power Plays01:11:47 Wrap Up And Network Plug**SUBSCRIBE for more college basketball analysis, coaching search insights, and factual heat from across the BOLD NORTH STATE.**#FinalFour #MarchMadness #DukeBasketball #UNCBasketball #NCStateBasketball #CollegeBasketball #NCSNWelcome 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