Episodes

  • How UofL basketball can improve its March Madness seed, outlook
    Feb 18 2026

    This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Brooks Holton, The Courier Journal's Louisville men's basketball beat writer.

    Holton speaks on if the Cardinals should be concerned by their slow first-half starts. He discusses the improvement of the frontcourt, including Sananda Fru closing in on a program record for shooting percentage. And he explains why the Cards will have to play nearly perfect down the stretch to earn a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

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    30 mins
  • Fraschilla marvels at how Pope corrected Kentucky, breaks down Louisville
    Feb 11 2026

    This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Fran Fraschilla, ESPN college basketball analyst and former head coach at St. John's.

    Fraschilla explains why he believes if Kentucky makes the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, it will be a successful season for coach Mark Pope. He also tells why Louisville's reliance on 3-pointers will be "more feast than famine" in the postseason. And Fraschilla discusses changes he would make in college basketball eligibility to end some of the current madness.

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    33 mins
  • Was Kentucky basketball's win at Arkansas biggest of Mark Pope era?
    Feb 4 2026

    Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats defeated John Calipari and Arkansas basketball, but how will UK fare against the nation's toughest remaining schedule?

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    31 mins
  • Jeff Walz on what's powered Louisville women's basketball win streak
    Jan 28 2026

    This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Louisville women's basketball coach Jeff Walz ahead of the Cardinals' West Coast trip to face Stanford and California.

    Walz details what changed for the Cards to power their 12-game win streak. He talks about notching his 500th career win. And he explains why he isn't trying to play the role of best friend to any of his players.

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    29 mins
  • Experts weigh in on changes coming to college football
    Jan 21 2026

    This episode of The C.L. Brown Show was recorded from Indiana's win over Miami in the CFP national championship with discussions with reporters examining the issues confronting college football.

    The Athletic's Ralph D. Russo explains why the ACC's deal to let its programs individually keep their CFP winnings could spread to other leagues. Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde discusses how Indiana's success can be copied — but not easily. Those interviews — and others — can be viewed on the Courier Journal's YouTube channel.

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    8 mins
  • UofL, UK basketball must reinvent themselves without stars
    Jan 14 2026

    This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features The Field of 68 media network co-founder Jeff Goodman to discuss college basketball. Goodman ponders whether Kentucky basketball is better off knowing Jaland Lowe is now out for the season instead of playing through his injured shoulder. Goodman also gives his thoughts on why Louisville could be a Final Four team with Mikel Brown Jr. or a first-weekend exit without him.

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    30 mins
  • UK basketball's Tonie Morgan dishes on secret to her success
    Jan 7 2026

    This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Kentucky women's basketball guard Tonie Morgan, who leads the nation in total assists. Morgan discusses what made her sign with UK after transferring from Georgia Tech and also being shown interest by Louisville. She also explains why she believes UK coach Kenny Brooks is "the point guard whisperer."

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    26 mins
  • Elif Istanbulluoglu makes big impact for Louisville WBB
    Dec 24 2025

    This episode of The C.L. Brown Show features Louisville women's basketball forward Elif Istanbulluoglu. Istanbulluoglu explains how watching UofL legend Angel McCoughtry play professionally in Istanbul was her first exposure to the program. And she details how she's emerged as one of the Cards' top players in the last month.

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    28 mins