# Matt Norlander on NCAA Tournament expansion, transfer portal issues & his storytelling style

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Podcast: [Make A Difference with Phil Martelli](https://stenobird.com/podcast/make-a-difference-with-phil-martelli-7036739)
Published: 2026-05-15T19:59:39+00:00
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CBS Sports college basketball writer Matt Norlander joined Make A Difference with Phil Martelli to discuss timing issues with the transfer portal in today's game, the recent NCAA Tournament expansion, and how he has crafted his storytelling style over the years. How does Matt Norlander Make A Difference? Watch to find out! Produced by Jared Phillips. Music by Nick Capperella. Watch the full episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Tj1FDHo6v54 Check out our website and social media here: https://linktr.ee/makeadifferencepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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