Gov Josh Stein on UNC, March Madness and More - IC Daily | College Basketball

North Carolina's March Madness run opens on Thursday night in Greenville, South Carolina as the Heels face the VCU Rams in the 6/11 game top open the evening session in Bon Secours Wellness Arena. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein joins the show to discuss the tournament but also share his views on the Dean Smith Center arena debate, the state of college basketball and college athletics in the NIL and transfer portal era.

Stein, a product of Chapel Hill High School, offers his unique perspective on the transition from Carmichael Auditorium to the Smith Center in 1986 and the feelings and moods of the fanbase when that shift occurred. He also discusses the current landscape from the perspective of being the North Carolina Attorney General during the Tez Walker eligibility issue in 2023.

Barnes and Ashley wrap the show discussing their own personal bracket picks with highlights on key games and potential upsets in the early rounds that start on Thursday and Friday. Each shares their Final Four picks and championship picks as well.

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