SportsIQ with Larry Smith

Sports IQ with Larry Smith sets the stage for a huge sports weekend. Larry, and Tony break down the men’s NCAA Tournament as the Elite Eight begins to take shape, including Iowa’s historic run, Illinois’ dominant form, Purdue surviving a scare, and Arizona setting up a showdown with the Boilermakers. The crew also looks ahead to Friday’s Sweet 16 matchups, with Rick Pitino and St. John’s chasing h...

The Sweet 16 is here—and the matchups are loaded. 🏀 On today’s episode of Sports IQ , Larry Smith is joined by Hall of Fame college basketball insider Mike DeCourcy to break down the biggest storylines heading into the next round of March Madness. From elite matchups to coaching drama at University of North Carolina, this is a must-listen for hoops fans. We also dive into Purdue Boilermakers’ lat...

On today’s Sports IQ , Larry Smith breaks down a packed sports landscape—from major league labor deals to college basketball’s shifting power structure. The WNBA and its players reach a long-awaited agreement, bringing labor peace and massive salary jumps across the board. Associated Press insider Doug Feinberg joins the show to unpack what the deal means, how quickly the league must pivot into fr...

The madness rolls on as the Sweet 16 is set—and the matchups are loaded. Larry Smith is joined by CBS Sports’ David Cobb to break down a tournament that’s been more “chalk” than Cinderella—but still delivering elite drama and high-level basketball. From Illinois’ offensive firepower colliding with Houston’s physical defense, to Iowa and Nebraska crashing the party, this year’s tournament is shapin...

March Madness delivered exactly what we wanted—chaos, comebacks, and unforgettable finishes—and now the Sweet 16 is officially set. On today’s Sports IQ , Larry Smith breaks down a wild weekend of tournament action, including Iowa’s stunning buzzer-beater to knock out defending champion Florida and send the Hawkeyes to their first Sweet 16 since 1999. Plus, St. John’s returns to national relevance...

March Madness delivered early chaos—and the bracket is already feeling it. From North Carolina’s collapse to High Point’s historic upset and Duke narrowly avoiding disaster, Day 1 of the NCAA Tournament had everything. Larry and Tony break down the biggest moments, key storylines, and which double-digit seeds could keep dancing into the Sweet 16. Then, the focus shifts to Syracuse, where the Orang...

The madness is officially here. On today’s episode of Sports IQ , Larry Smith dives into the opening day of the NCAA Tournament with full bracket energy—breaking down key matchups, storylines, and the teams poised to make a run. First, Larry is joined by Tom Kakert of Hawkeye Report from Tampa, where Iowa returns to the tournament for the first time since 2023. They discuss the Hawkeyes’ defensive...

Basketball takes center stage as March Madness tips off—and SportsIQ is breaking it all down. Larry Smith is joined by Siena assistant coach Ryan Blackwell as the Saints prepare for a massive first-round matchup against Duke. Blackwell shares what it takes to go from conference champions to facing the No. 1 overall seed, the mindset inside the locker room, and why belief—not seeding—matters in Mar...

March Madness is officially here—and the chaos is just getting started. 🍀 On this St. Patrick’s Day edition of Sports IQ , Larry Smith breaks down the opening night of the NCAA Tournament, including First Four matchups and what to expect as the field of 68 begins its journey. We dive into the biggest headlines across sports—from Team USA learning its opponent in the World Baseball Classic final,...

The brackets are set and March Madness is officially underway . On today’s episode of Sports IQ , Larry Smith and Producer Tony break down the NCAA Tournament field, discuss the biggest bracket storylines, and explain why fans should be cautious about overreacting to Selection Sunday coverage. Larry also previews his famous “Dirty Dozen” formula , a system that historically identifies the teams th...

Selection Sunday is almost here, and the college basketball world is preparing for the reveal of the NCAA Tournament field of 68 . On today’s episode of SportsIQ , Larry Smith breaks down the biggest headlines heading into the weekend — from March Madness anticipation to major developments in women’s basketball and the rapidly evolving world of NIL deals in college sports. Larry is joined by Assoc...

The new NFL league year is underway and teams are spending big. Larry Smith and producer Tony break down the early chaos of NFL free agency, including questionable contracts, teams trying to reach the salary cap floor, and whether some front offices are making moves that could backfire. NFL writer Micah Warren (Heavy.com) joins the show to discuss the Raiders’ spending spree, the challenges of bui...

History was made in the NBA as Bam Adebayo delivered one of the most electrifying scoring performances the league has ever seen, dropping 83 points in a night that immediately etched itself into the record books. Larry Smith and the SportsIQ crew break down the historic performance, the context around legendary scoring nights, and what it means for today’s game. The show also dives into a busy str...

The sports calendar is heating up, and today’s Sports IQ with Larry Smith covers a wide range of action across the sports world. With NFL free agency about to explode , major quarterback movement already underway, and March Madness conference tournaments beginning , the landscape is shifting fast. Larry breaks down the latest headlines, including Malik Willis landing a huge deal in Miami , Tua Tag...

March Madness is officially underway, and the road to the NCAA Tournament is already full of surprises. On this episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith , we break down the conference tournament chaos, the teams punching their ticket to the Big Dance, and the growing legal battles reshaping college athletics. Independent sports journalist Matt Brown (Extra Points) joins the show to unpack one of the...

The road to March Madness is heating up, and on this episode of Sports IQ , Larry Smith dives into two of the most compelling college basketball stories in the country. First, the spotlight turns to the Miami Hurricanes , one of the biggest surprise teams of the season. Miami Herald reporter Michelle Kaufman joins the show to explain how first-year head coach Jay Lucas rebuilt the entire program a...

March pressure is building — on the court and at the negotiating table. On today’s episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith , we break down a pivotal week across college basketball, the NFL, and the WNBA as major storylines begin to collide. 🏀 Indiana Basketball on the Brink Shannon Griffith of Hoosiers.com joins the show to discuss Indiana’s late-season slide and what the Hoosiers must do to get ba...

March is here — and the SEC women’s tournament might feel like the Elite Eight before the bracket even drops. On today’s episode of Sports IQ , Larry Smith breaks down a loaded week in college basketball and welcomes two key voices from the SEC spotlight. First up, South Carolina beat writer Lulu Kesin joins the show to talk about the defending SEC regular season champion Gamecocks and how Dawn St...

Larry Smith welcomes legendary sports journalist for a wide-ranging conversation that spans five decades of sports history, cultural impact, and the magic of an undefeated season. Terrance Moore — a trailblazing writer with stops at the San Francisco Examiner , Cincinnati Enquirer , and Atlanta Journal-Constitution — joins the show from his alma mater, Miami (Ohio), as the RedHawks chase perfectio...

On this episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith , we break down a massive weekend across college basketball as teams jockey for seeding, conference titles, and NCAA Tournament positioning. 🔹 Kentucky at a Crossroads – Cam Drummond of the Lexington Herald-Leader joins us to discuss Mark Pope’s high-priced roster, transfer portal swings, bubble talk, and whether the Wildcats can avoid that dangerous...

March is almost here — and the matchups are getting bigger. On today’s episode of Sports IQ with Larry Smith , we preview a massive Top 10 Big Ten clash as No. 3 Michigan Wolverines travels to face No. 10 Illinois Fighting Illini in a game that could decide the conference race. Illinois radio analyst Deon Thomas joins the show to break down: What really happened in the stunning collapse against UC...

We dive into a huge week in college basketball as Duke Blue Devils rise to No. 1 in the nation and UCLA Bruins pull off one of the wildest comebacks of the season. Larry is joined by Anna Snyder of the Fayetteville Observer to break down Duke’s dominant win over Notre Dame, what makes this Blue Devils team different under Jon Scheyer, and why the ACC resurgence could have them primed for a deep Ma...

March is almost here — and the madness is already building. On this episode of Sports IQ , Larry Smith dives into one of the best stories in college basketball: the undefeated Miami RedHawks , now 27–0 and chasing history. Associate Head Coach Jonathan Holmes joins the show to break down how the RedHawks are blocking out the noise, building culture under Travis Steele , and preparing for a potenti...

March is knocking — and the madness is building. On this episode of Sports IQ , Larry Smith and Producer Tony break down a loaded sports landscape as we close out February and head into tournament season. 🏀 College Hoops Heats Up Duke surges toward a No. 1 seed Iowa State remains in the mix for a top-two line Kansas’ inconsistency continues UCLA stuns Illinois in an OT thriller Women’s basketball...

March is almost here — and the gauntlet is real. On this Friday edition of Sports IQ , Larry Smith breaks down a loaded college basketball weekend, headlined by a top-four clash between No. 2 Houston and No. 4 Arizona. Steve Rivera (Fox Sports 1450 Tucson) joins the show to discuss Tommy Lloyd’s Wildcats, Big 12 physicality, freshman impact players, and what Arizona must do to survive March. Plus,...