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Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk CBB betting for the Sunday March Madness card. March 22 “Need for Seeds” College Basketball Podcast with Griffin Warner and Big East Ben. The hosts began by analyzing Saturday’s Round of 32 losses and looking ahead to Sunday’s games. Griffin criticized Drake’s coach, McCollum, for failing to adjust to JT Toppin’s dominance against Texas Tech. Toppin shot 12-for-14, and Griffin mocked McCollum’s interview awkwardness and coaching rigidity. Ben echoed the criticism, pointing out McCollum ignored UNCW’s successful strategy. Both hosts agreed that Drake didn’t adapt defensively, and Griffin admitted only realizing in hindsight how stagnant their scheme was. Ben joked about BYU's Dawson Baker delivering an “all-time nut shot” and mentioned that the Badgers were too slow to capitalize. He then criticized how NIL and transfers have gutted mid-majors, shifting power toward elite programs and killing underdog stories. Griffin responded by saying the tournament is now a “favorites p