Longshore and McKnight: Sweet Sixteen predictions, will Alabama struggle against BYU, the decline of ‘Cinderella stories’ in college basketball, and more…

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March 26, 2025

In today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry dive deep into Sweet Sixteen matchups, focusing on Auburn’s upcoming clash with Michigan and Alabama’s challenge against a red-hot BYU team.

The hosts debate Auburn’s surprising long odds despite being a No. 1 seed, highlighting Michigan’s size advantage and recent underdog success.

BYU’s lengthy winning streak and offensive firepower raise concerns for Alabama, especially with lingering issues like turnovers and inconsistent defense. If Alabama does surpass BYU then we could see a potential Alabama vs. Duke showdown.

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Our hosts also explore broader trends like the decline of Cinderella stories in college basketball, largely due to NIL and transfer portal dynamics shifting top talent to power conferences.

CJ Duncan joins to discuss the diminishing parity in college sports, how depth wins championships, and his personal take on the portal’s impact. Leaving the court and lacing up the cleats to close the show, our hosts move over to spring football with their SEC win total predictions.

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