Cashing Out | April 7, 2026 | Hour 2
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The VSiN Best Bets episode 'Cashing Out' on April 7, 2026, recaps the Michigan Wolverines' historic national championship victory over UConn, marking their first title since 1989 and the Big Ten's first since 2000. Host Dustin Swedelson, joined by former college coach Kermit Davis, breaks down Dusty May’s transformative two-year rebuild of Michigan’s program, highlighting the success of the transfer portal and NIL era in assembling a dominant roster from overlooked talent. The episode emphasizes Michigan’s gritty, physical style—especially in a slow, low-scoring game that went under the total for the third straight year—and celebrates Elliot Cadeau’s MVP performance. Swedelson also analyzes the shocking hire of NBA champion Mike Malone as North Carolina’s new head coach, arguing it was a bold, publicity-driven move that could work despite the challenges of transitioning from the NBA to college recruiting. The show then shifts focus to upcoming sports, previewing key MLB matchups, the Masters, and NBA action, with Jeff Erickson offering prop picks including Corey Conners at 6-1 for a top-20 finish and a strategic under on the Guardians vs. Blue Jays game due to weather and pitching matchups.
Dusty May’s two-year rebuild of Michigan’s program, leveraging the transfer portal and NIL, culminated in a national title despite being an underdog.
The Michigan-UConn national championship game went under the total for the third consecutive year, reinforcing a strong trend in NCAA title games.
Mike Malone’s hire by North Carolina is a high-profile, publicity-driven move that could succeed if supported by a strong staff and resources.
The transfer portal and NIL era are producing high-quality college basketball, with teams like Michigan showcasing depth and resilience from 'diamonds in the rough'.
Weather and pitching matchups make the Guardians vs. Blue Jays game a strong candidate for an under on the total.
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Michigan's National Championship Run and Dusty May's Legacy
“What Dusty May did is pretty remarkable because he took over a program and no offense to Juwan Howard, but they weren't living up to their potential. And in two years, he's completely flipped the script here.”
The UConn Huskies' Valiant Effort and Dan Hurley's Legacy
“It's hard to be upset with your team when they fight so hard. You know, we lost the game because we missed. You know, we just – we missed – we didn't make enough shots.”
The Shocking Hire of Mike Malone at North Carolina
“The biggest thing is you start looking at how many NBA guys have gone to college, players or coaches, and have been successful. Not a whole, whole bunch.”
Previewing the Masters, MLB, and NBA Action
Jeff Erickson joins to preview upcoming sports events, including Corey Conners at 6-1 for a top-20 finish at the Masters, strategic under bets on the Guardians vs. Blue Jays game due to weather, and Cooper Flagg’s high-usage rookie narrative for an over 29.5 points line.
The Bigger Picture: The Transfer Portal, NIL, and the Future of College Basketball
The episode concludes with a reflective analysis of how the transfer portal and NIL era have elevated the quality of college basketball, producing more competitive, high-level games than the one-and-done era, and fostering a new generation of resilient, hard-working players.
“If you go back in the time machine, you hop in the DeLorean, you'll go back and watch those one-and-done years in the NCAA tournament, and the play was atrocious. What we're seeing is high-level games.”
“What Dusty May did is pretty remarkable because he took over a program and no offense to Juwan Howard, but they weren't living up to their potential. And in two years, he's completely flipped the script here.”
“You can't hit grand slams if no one's on base. And I think that's what North Carolina got caught trying to do because it's very important at Chapel Hill. It's not just about winning games. You also have to win the press conference.”
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