# ACC Shut Out of Final Four, Duke Collapse & NC State & UNC Search Analysis + Who wins the Natty?

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Podcast: [NORTH CAROLINA SPORTS NETWORK](https://stenobird.com/podcast/north-carolina-sports-network-6476785)
Published: 2026-03-31T18:46:22+00:00
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## Resource

TIME-OUT FINAL FOUR SHOW, presented by NC Pork Duke blew a 19-point lead… and the ACC is OUT of the Final Four. Now what?On this Final Four Preview Edition of TIME-OUT, Mike Waddell is joined by David Glenn and Coach Kerry Keating to break down one of the most shocking Elite Eight collapses in NCAA Tournament history — and what it means for Duke Basketball moving forward.The Blue Devils became the first No. 1 seed EVER to lose after leading by 15+ at halftime (134-1), falling to UConn in a stunning comeback. Is this just March Madness chaos… or a deeper issue with Duke's roster construction and inability to close?We also dive into the **big picture of ACC Basketball**, now completely shut out of the Final Four — what does this say about the league's national standing in 2026?Then, we shift to the **coaching carousel in the BOLD NORTH STATE**:🔴 **NC State Coaching Search**– Why Justin Gainey appears to be the guy– The pros and pressures of hiring an alumnus– Will Wade’s baggage vs. stability in the NIL era🔵 UNC Coaching Search– Tommy Lloyd, Dusty May, and Billy Donovan in the mix– Why the “blue blood” pitch isn’t what it used to be– Smith Center uncertainty and donor pressureWe also compare Jon Scheyer vs. Hubert Davis, and why their completely different coaching transitions matter more than ever in modern college basketball.Finally, we preview the 2026 Final Four matchups:🏀 Illinois vs UConn🏀 Arizona vs MichiganWho advances? Who wins it all? We make our picks.Presented by the North Carolina Pork Council🥓 Bacon & Basketball Month in the BOLD NORTH STATELearn more: [https://ncpork.org](https://ncpork.org)CHAPTERS:00:00 NC Pork Sponsor Intro00:39 Show Setup Final Four Preview00:57 Duke Collapse Big Picture04:48 Keating on Late Game Execution10:20 Pressure on Shire in…

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