NC State beats Duke, Zach Edey’s NBA prospects, Can anyone beat UConn? | CBB | FIRST THINGS FIRST

The UConn Huskies have won 10 games in a row by double-digits, the longest streak in March Madness history. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if anyone can beat UConn, and the NC State Wolfpack making the Final Four with a victory over the Duke Blue Devils. Plus, if Zach Edey is an NBA caliber player.
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NC State beats Duke, Zach Edey’s NBA prospects, Can anyone beat UConn? | CBB | FIRST THINGS FIRST
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[@jesseorourke1317]

the Jaylen Brown jab lolll

[@Barryejoh]

Catching strays for no reason😂😂😂

[@junesaez4273]

I love it❤️💯🤣

[@DarthBinky89]

Anti Smart

[@krinniv7898]

"Nerds." 🤣🤣

[@Rich.as.in.spirit]

The 15'-18' Villanova wilcats reminds me of this uconn run . Remember brunson , hart, bridges and many others stayed multiple years and turned out to be really good nba guys

[@Alec_RTR]

Mark Sears is Brunson lite this year haha

[@alotafhindi7485]

2021 Baylor was pretty good too.

[@Rich.as.in.spirit]

@@alotafhindi7485 facts

[@brandonwolf4855]

Nick Wright pulling out the deep cuts with that Kevin Pittsnogle name drop is iconic. Honestly Tyler Hansborough a good comp as well.

[@OMW2FYB1010]

hansborough at least had a few solid years in the nba

[@jdankerdake]

The NBA has changed. I remember when Jahlil Okafor was in the discussion for being the first overall pick. His best season was his rookie year and he only played six seasons in the NBA, mostly as a role player. I can't see Edey doing much more than Boban.

[@yahiaali4059]

I honestly see zubac I think Edeys footwork much more skilled than lot of modern centres but his inability to stretch floor would hurt him however he can be a great starting centre like zubac

[@crzycolchris]

@@yahiaali4059 get a sneak peak.. go watch him play for team canada last summer. pick and roll will destroy this guy

[@crzycolchris]

p.s. where is last years final 4 MVP... even us uconn fans new Sanogo he was not an NBA center

[@penkima4923]

"I can't see Edey doing much more than Boban." I think before saying that you should've taken a look how both of them play.

[@penkima4923]

@@yahiaali4059 Why would the inability to stretch the floor hurt a pure 5?

[@j.c.sitler5101]

as a nc state student, it’s really cool seeing your school on national media

[@armandoramirez3950]

This show is lowkey better than first take 🤐 true analysis and great takes

[@Tooktakedown]

it is very much fresher & loose first take is a bit too much

[@justaguy3256]

Highkey*

[@SageDye]

It’s not lowkey

[@youtuber_00786]

No it's not lmao. FT actually brings on college ball experts. Nick is just pretending like he know what he's talking about.

[@SageShini]

*Highkey

[@dragoneyerx7170]

As an Alabama fan I'm just happy to be here.

[@Joshwork13]

Same! I thought our ceiling was the sweet 16

[@TyroneBiggums789]

Probably have a better chance at winning the title in basketball than football now

[@anthonymoran1121]

It was a great run bro lmao

[@misosavvy4140]

Roll Tide

[@prod.benthomas]

Real shi whatever happens this team is specials for us bama fans

[@miamimercenary9623]

The Jaylen Brown stray is crazy😂😂

[@MYKEY_1]

Bro I’m crying 😂😂😂😂

[@meganbaumet7187]

Zach Edey has been playing organized basketball a total of 6 years. Drastically improving his game each year. Wow. Show some respect for a kid who has come this far in such a short amount of time. Why is everyone so concerned with the NBA? He was doubted to amount to much of anything when he entered college and that has fueled his fire enough to get him to where he is now. I’m sure all this unwarranted hate he continuously receives given his accomplished collegiate career, will also motivate him to shut the mouths of all the NBA naysayers. Zach Edey, Boiler Nation loves you and we will continue to fully support you at the next level. Go Boilers! 🚂🖤🏆

[@reggiemccants8851]

He still trash

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

Luka Garza is 6'10 265, Edey is 7'2-7'3, 300lbs with a 7'10 wingspan.

[@soda8736]

Chris is one the black guys who thinks non black aren't good until they show him repeatedly

[@kyhir1]

Bro averaged 29 ppg tho.

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

@@Identify_As_RightCollege basketball list guys height in shoes so he's between 7'2-7'3 w/o.

[@shawna7813]

2015 Kentucky, 99 Duke. Arguably the best teams both programs ever had. Completely dominant and went into the NCAA championship game with only 1 loss all season and lost the game...

[@tracyisbest]

I thought Kentucky was undefeated and lost in the semifinal to Wisconsin? Or did I dream that?

[@brock5786]

@@tracyisbestyeah they lost in the semifinal.

[@petekingfish]

They didn’t have Hurley

[@scruffd0g193]

@@tracyisbestno that’s right. That was the best team maybe ever, lost in the final 4.

[@fyukfy2366]

2 examples, the best teams win more often than they don't

[@sportsandstuff99]

About time y'all talked about the tournament instead of fringe and boring NFL topics when the season is 5 months away.

[@1inchpunisher715]

Sorry bud, NFL sells lol

[@aaron-uj5qs]

Nfl pays the bills

[@shadow_td]

Maybe if nba topics make money 😂

[@Rashad20131]

Wild’s adlibs are killing me lol

[@datboitrues]

Nah man Burns and Eddy can play in the NBA right now. Burns looking like Zach Randolph’s son and Edey can protect the rim get physical and rebound.

[@OMW2FYB1010]

burns is way to slow. he would get killed on def

[@OGSVN]

zach randolph isnt zach randolph in today’s nba. and teams are gonna make edey guard p&r and demolish him. he’s a matchup dependent player in the nba.

[@Shanks6039]

Edey a first round pick, he moves well for 7’4 and is improving every year. He’s unstoppable

[@ryanwhite9437]

The parity in college basketball is crazy. It's almost got to the point where it's TOO random. Nc state finished 9th in the ACC, NINTH IN THEIR OWN CONFERENCE, and now they're in the final four... Like wtf???

[@garse70]

Wildes has the best job in sports TV. Comes up with the topics and let’s these guys go. But, always dropping in a hilarious comment perfectly. Comedic timing.

[@rhmrtrt9672]

imo, you guys are the best sports review/preview show on tv. Biased sometimes but acknowledging the opponents' strengths and weaknesses fairly. You sound intelligent and knowledgeable in the topics you are discussing daily. Keep up the good work!

[@SilverSkeeter]

I just hate how late they are on the Zach Edey train… I was sad he didn’t declare for the draft last year because it would have been great to see him and Wemby battle for the best rookie Big… but I see he had unfinished business on the college level and I think Purdue is ready to take the title this year.

[@vortexathletic]

True, not the critics’ fault after they lost to a #16 last year

[@crzycolchris]

lol Wemby and Edey in the same sentence? not even comparable Wemby vs Chet

[@garfieldGG]

Never thought I’d hear Nick wright say the name “Kevin Pittsnoggle” lol

[@scottcrysel]

Go Wolfpack! Getting a shoutout on my favorite sports show lol

[@scottstheemcee]

Wildes imitating Nick was gloriously petty 😂

[@calv1846]

zach edey can be a big zubac

[@garrettwalden7195]

isn't Zubac a big Zubac? lmao

[@jonjonesiii8619]

Someone will take him top 10 watch!

[@rainmaker3700]

Uconn has shot very poorly from 3 all tourney and it has not mattered.

[@Higharcent]

30-0 run to start the second half was ridiculous 😂

[@neneshubby]

Look, I know beating UConn is a massive long shot but couldn’t you at least MENTION Alabama, the team they’re playing? People forget but they WERE the number 1 overall seed in the Tournament last season. Even if we lose the basketball program has never had a brighter future.

[@tommygolson1909]

Its been all week. Dan Hurley did interviews on McAfee, and Cowherd. Zero mention of Alabama. You tune into all these final 4 segments on youtube and all they wanna talk about is Uconn, Zack Edey, and NCST

[@luisp155]

"Im out here like jaylen brown" 😭😭

[@calebford6318]

Why are you crying

[@luisp155]

@@calebford6318 it's kind of a "laughing so hard I'm crying" type of thing cus I thought it was funny

[@vortexathletic]

No one remembers 2018/19’s #11 Loyola Chicago or 2020/21’s #11 UCLA? I think Loyola’s run was more impressive than NC State, but all 3 still impressive. UCLA had to play in the play-in game.

[@scottcrysel]

Because NC State had to win 5 games in a row just to make it into the tourney. And not 5 games against mid majors. They beat Duke, UVA, UNC back to back just to get in lol

[@willpsone]

Playing in the play-in meant that UCLA was still a legitimate tourney at large teams- just among the last teams in. While an auto-bid team, Loyola was by overall seed right there with the last at large teams so again a legitimate tourney team. This NC State team started the ACC tournament knowing that their next loss was likely the last game they would play all season as they were not even likely an NIT team before making their run.

[@StaySqueezy12]

Because those teams were good all year. NC State was 17-14 and no shot at even making the tournament. As others have said, State had to win 5 games in 5 days (for only the second time in NCAA history) to even get in.

[@vincente4570]

What about GEORGE MASONs final four run buddy. As a matter of fact. The coach got hired by Miami by the way. Just saying

[@Kidkinsey]

Wildes is 100% right. He’s a 7’4 elite big man who cares if he can shoot the 3

[@isaacsorrels4077]

Big man who can't space the floor or defend at an NBA level. Those are two massive flaws, big man today needs one of those two traits.

[@Kidkinsey]

@@isaacsorrels4077 if im a dominant post player and rebounder, my ability to defend the 3 shouldn't be a flaw lol

[@OGSVN]

@@Kidkinseyits not “ability to defend the three” its “can he defend in space?” and “is he gonna have to play p&r exclusively in a drop?” and so far, the answers to those are no. and hes not a good enough post player that he demands an offense be ran *through* him at the next level.

[@OGSVN]

@@Identify_As_Right defend in space - as in can you manage to stay in front of quicker players when they inevitably target you in the p&r.

[@Tmoney5522]

Wildes: “No left I’m out here like Jaylen brown”😂😂😂😂

[@WinterSkyyy]

If any team knows not to underestimate an opponent, it's Purdue!

[@Tha_Trigga]

I remember the botched high fives. That's good coaching to clean that up.

[@jonthesinner]

Theyre treating edey like tacko fall. If zubac is starting (i think they have similar play styles and mobility) then edey for sure is a lottery pick

[@joshuam288]

Jaylen Brown stray was insane

[@jramirez2068]

I can’t believe they are talking about NC state on first take 😂 let’s go Wolfpack! 🐺

[@mikeshannon8509]

Finally some college basketball!!!!

[@lanceshuff5500]

Edey reminds me of Gonzaga’s old big man Karnowski that dominated in college but his style of play and weaknesses made him undraftable in the NBA. NBA is so hard to go pro because he have to be a certain size with specific skill sets and you can’t have certain weaknesses that make you to much of a liability.

[@Saylin021]

Nick "I don't want to be hyperbolic" Wright

[@spomusmo2349]

The season of the back to backs first the Chiefs, then UCONN and later Nuggets.

[@crzycolchris]

thats what i've been saying... too bad georgia was a little early

[@storminmormn6283]

“No left, out here like Jaylen Brown 💀” - Wildes

[@TVLuxuryLife]

Oh yeah ? UConn are back to back champs I love how this Aged out hahaha

[@jdankerdake]

There was a player named Pittsnogle?

[@briancollins4569]

to argue UCONN is physically incapable of losing is just wild given the fact they aren't undefeated and not even just a one loss team. they are unreal levels of good but yes... they could in fact not win it all

[@Crubey23]

The most dominant college team I ever saw was 2015 Kentucky. That Kentucky team was like 38-0, had like 7 NBA players, and lost to Wisconsin in the Final 4(which was a fluke). Even tho I believe that the 2015 Kentucky team was better than this UConn team, I just don’t see a team that’s equivalent to the 2015 Wisconsin team or 2015 Duke team of that year that could possibly beat UConn this year. 2015 Duke was stacked and 2015 Wisconsin had a two top college players and streaky shooters. UConn isn’t losing to Bama or Purdue.

[@gametime2473]

My daughter is at NC State going to university and it is SO AMAZING that she gets to experience this. What an amazing run. I just hope the officiating isn't as biased toward Edey as it has been up till now because if that is the case, Purdue is guaranteed to win the NCAA championship with the refs being the MVP.

[@ronaldbryant252]

I think the only people that knew NC State had a pretty good team live in North Carolina. Alot of dumb losses early on but turned it around slowly. Since UNC is out I'm going for state but UConn or Perdue look more realistic

[@aaron-uj5qs]

Yall chris Broussard has always lovee his college basketball

[@rari1055]

Broussard: “I’m odor then u guys. If you didn’t know, I’m odor then u guys” lmfaoo odor

[@cuthip]

Where does Wildes live where there’s an eclipse once a month?

[@TC-gx3qn]

😄 I had the same thought.

[@zakr8951]

yes nick we know what you mean

[@cgpxae2119]

Finally they talk about ncaa

[@mikeg8221]

Chris has to have selective hearing when it comes to people trying to interrupt him😂

[@EssAhrBee]

What in God's name was that sound at 11:13, Nick?!?? 🤣😂🤣

[@Shanks6039]

MIDDLE GUY SPEAKING FACTS, why is everyone doubting edey? I fw the middle dude

[@KobeAshei]

Can Zach Edey at least be like Zubac?

[@lesbridges3040]

Right

[@clintmiller88]

Today edey won’t get drafted is crazy making it to the league is the GOAL

[@arc9812]

Is FTF ignoring the Rice crash story? WTH

[@kyhir1]

Look at Luka Garza. Averaged 29 ppg in ncaa. Can't get role minutes in Detroit.

[@jrev8089]

He shoots 62% on 2s from the field (1.24 pts per possession) and puts all his opponents in foul trouble. That’s worth giving up a few open 3’s a night (let’s say at a 40% clip, so 1.2 pts per possession). Therefore, as long as the other team isn’t on fire, you can play him some

[@penkima4923]

Or you can just play zone and win rings.

[@sportgeek2028]

2 more UConn !!

[@petermitchell4523]

He isn’t as good as zubac?

[@yoooerenarmin]

Last time I checked, Rudy gobert can’t guard pnr n perimeter players. He starts in the league right? So what we talking about

[@saintconnnor]

no left, im out here like jaylen brown. lmao, wildes.

[@xLeeroycranex]

Edey going to be "super obvious" 10 years from now

[@vietnam1978]

It’s Luka, not Luke

[@catherinewilliams9680]

Burns played TE in high school.

[@zachculberson4457]

Go Wolfpack!!!

[@ej4087]

Luka Garza use to snap in college

[@JuwanJordan-dp5wq]

The best college team that lost was undefeated Kentucky with 2 starting 5s

[@ssic_network]

Ngl throughout the season Houston looked like nba players in college jerseys and they lost to duke 😂😂 who has a young and size limited roster

[@filsduzaire]

He is already better than ZUBAK!!! C'mon this guy is way better than many euro you are bringing in 😊

[@0ptimal]

Edey next tim Duncan

[@coachmystik]

Can someone explain why DJ Burns Jr's weight is a non-starter to play in the NBA? Dude is a bucket, I don't see the issue

[@Cultivated.]

Not tall enough or quick enough to be a center, and clearly can’t play any other position, he isn’t fast enough to keep up with anyone on a switch nor tall enough to be a rim protecting big He’s great though I wish him the best and hope he gets drafted, but thems the breaks

[@coachmystik]

@Cultivated. appreciate the explanation!

[@Cultivated.]

@@coachmystik anytime 👌

[@crzycolchris]

more weighted adamo sanogo.. who was final 4 most outstanging player... it doesnt work in the NBA... like running QB's dont work in the NFL it's okay college and pros are different

[@sportgeek2028]

Huskies 🐺

[@kudamutee2203]

OKC need Edey 💀💀

[@barrettbritt]

The Edey and Burns matchup will probably be the most a ref crew has ever used their whistles. Edey is just unwatchable.

[@Devster41]

Was Shaq unwatchable?

[@myllamaMan]

@@Devster41exactly. These dudes seriously just repeat anything they hear on the internet

[@EssAhrBee]

No. Because Shaq had flair. Edey is a robot, ​@@Devster41

[@user-wx5eo1tx4c]

@@Devster41Shaq was dominant using his strength and athleticism, which is very fun to watch. Edey is the rare combo of being freakishly tall AND thick/not a bean pole (like Chet and Wemby), which makes him dominant just by being able to stand under the rim and not be pushed around. That kind of dominance is not fun at all

[@Connor629]

@@Devster41Shaq was the consensus number 1 pick before the draft, was a guaranteed superstar, you’re comparing apples to oranges and you know it

[@ITMwET]

Edey spends so much time in the lane without being called for it, they should just name it after him

[@user-ez5dl8db5q]

Look up the 3 second rule in college basketball. You obviously don’t know the rule. As soon as he has the ball it’s no longer getting called by the rule.

[@ITMwET]

@@user-ez5dl8db5q that is my point...when he does not have the ball, he is camping in the lane, kicking his feet up and halving himself a sammy and a soda......and never gets called for it

[@lorenzotheman1]

Zack edey will prevail. Better believe that.

[@prod.benthomas]

Righttt yeh UConn good but anyone can lose in a one n done

[@clintmiller88]

All he needs to do is get drafted and take advantage of everything the league offer

[@ODJNATION]

Nick asked brou who n brou named teams n nick wouldn’t let him finish 😂😂😂😂

[@user-ce8mv9qp9n]

No that's not right so put Lamar Running back then or Jose Allen at FS

[@Chupacabra-ry8cw]

Love Wyldes. He's right. All these nerds ruined the NBA by making it all about other nerds running around the 3 pt line and chucking 3s. Now Edey, an obviously great basketball player, can't make it in that terrible joke of a league.

[@larrylindgren9484]

If you aren't standing at the 3-point line missing 65% of your shots, you aren't in the NBA. So, people think. A guy who can score on the block place post defense and rebound. He'll be in the NBA. You don't need your 7' 3" guy standing 23 feet away from the basket. Look a Jokic. He doesn't jack up 3s. He works the post. He could be the MVP again. There is a place for guys who can force a double in the post.

[@vincente4570]

That’s why if he goes to NEW YORK, SAN ANTONIO OR EVEN UTAH. He can excel due to playing for the right team and coaching. So not everyone is the same type team. Jus know that👍🏿

[@penkima4923]

@@vincente4570 Edey will be the heaviest player in the NBA, and possibly the tallest. He will have no problem dominating everywhere he plays.

[@vincente4570]

@@penkima4923 You could be right. But I’m just saying don’t assume the possibility without letting things play out. That’s all✌🏿

[@clintmiller88]

No state going this far they won’t give up

[@xocaitlinnpattz]

You’re absolutely off your rocker if you think UConn is losing. It’s. UConn.

[@immortalswif1068]

NO ONE IS BEATING UCONN

[@dhennessey1970]

Zach Edey is going to dominate UConn and be drafted 6th overall by the Toronto Raptors.

[@misosavvy4140]

Roll Tide! One and done ✔️

[@JetForceFive]

I have to laugh at Nick's shock that a great team can get beat in the NCAA Tournament.

[@goodgamegelinsky7405]

Wish they talked about women’s college basketball. Literally it’s cooking right now. Especially today with the rematch of the century LSU vs Iowa

[@nothingspecial8114]

really dropping the ball no discussing women’s match madness this year. it’s much more anticipated than men’s rn

[@rambojordan1]

They gave the women their own segment.

[@Anthony-id6gu]

Idk about all that..

[@irvingzeistman9828]

Zach edey = next Rik smits

[@penkima4923]

Rik Smits was a great shooter. Zach has shot his free throws better so far than Rik.

[@DHungree]

Ummm Zion is not the same size and he plays in the NBA .. when y'all gonna stop disrespecting these skilled undersized power guys ... Y'all did it with Lofton and now D.J... I hope someone gives him a shot.. in the NBA

[@storminmormn6283]

Zion is supremely athletic . Those other guys are not

[@Niiigg89]

Edely with Okc next year him and Chet 🔥🔥

[@keenannorris3309]

He's too slow for OKC. Maybe he can play on the second unit or something.

[@isaiahwilliams2332]

Edey reminds me so much of Jalil Okafor

[@wildernesswolff9350]

Let's go Wolfpack!