In today’s episode of SportsIQ, we take a deep dive into the legendary basketball movie Hoosiers and the life of the late, great Gene Hackman with special guest Brad Long, who played "Buddy" in the iconic film. Brad shares behind-the-scenes stories, the impact of Hoosiers on Indiana basketball culture, and his memories of working with Gene Hackman.

Later in the episode, Steve Wiseman from the Raleigh News & Observer joins us to break down the latest from the ACC Tournament, Duke’s case for the No. 1 overall seed, North Carolina’s postseason hopes, and the recent firing of NC State’s Kevin Keatts.

Plus, we discuss:
✅ Duke’s dominance heading into March Madness
✅ Underrated teams to watch in the tournament
✅ The ACC’s coaching carousel and what’s next
✅ Steph Curry’s latest move beyond the NBA
✅ NFL free agency updates, including Sam Darnold and Justin Fields’ next stops

And as always, we wrap things up with our Moment of Awe, honoring the life of Art Schallack, the oldest living former MLB player, who passed away at 100.

🎤 Brad Long – Actor, Hoosiers
🎤 Steve Wiseman – ACC Basketball Reporter, Raleigh News & Observer

🕒 [00:00] Show Open & Headlines
🕒 [03:32] Brad Long on Hoosiers & Gene Hackman
🕒 [17:55] ACC Tournament Breakdown with Steve Wiseman
🕒 [40:54] Duke vs. Auburn: Who’s the No. 1 Overall Seed?
🕒 [49:45] Underrated Teams That Could Make a Deep Run
🕒 [50:23] Moment of Awe: Remembering MLB’s Art Schallack

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