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Freak Show Podcast: Will Northwestern's streak of futility end?

Chris Collins has Northwestern fighting for its first-ever NCAA bid. (AP)
Chris Collins has Northwestern fighting for its first-ever NCAA bid. (AP)

On this riveting episode, Brad Evans and Stephen Bardo gear up for the final week of high-major regular seasons, discussing what teams are building and reducing their NCAA Tournament profiles. Can UCLA leapfrog Gonzaga or North Carolina to steal a No. 1 seed? Are the now imperfect ‘Zags believe or make believe material? Will Northwestern finally dance? What about Illinois’ chances of netting an at-large?

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Brad and Bardo employ the full court press to get you caught up on all things college basketball. Start prepping for Yahoo Tourney Pick ‘Em and give it a listen.

Episode Breakdown: Gonzaga loss fallout [1:40], UCLA knocking at No. 1 seed door [7:42], Bumbling Baylor [11:42], Butler deserves more respect [14:55], Minnesota a team to fear [18:06], Iowa St. searing [20:40], Northwestern on the hot seat [23:10], What’s ailing Maryland? [26:25], USC sinking fast [29:30], Disagreement about Vandy [32:20], Illinois climbing the bubble [34:00], Georgia Tech needs [37:05], throwing down on Rhode Island [39:05], Games not to miss this week [43:30]