Hour 2: Which Head Coach Would You Want in the East Region?

ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, Shae Cornette

20 March 2026

First Take resumes with legendary head coaches. Would you rather have Izzo, Hurley, Pitino, or Bill Self in the NCAA Tournament? (0:00) Then, Windy and Stephen A. rhapsodize over the advisory council partially formed by Tom Brady and Dwyane Wade to council athletes in financial literacy. (14:40) Next, Joe FortenBets chooses 5 first round upsets on the Men's side! (25:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices