North Carolina vs. Alabama Sweet Sixteen showdown; Hurricanes vs. Red Wings in playoff pursuit

Paul Ihander & Graham Hill preview the electrifying class clash between college basketball powerhouses as the top-seeded North Carolina Tar Heels take on the formidable No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide in the Sweet Sixteen. Paul & Graham analyze the key players, strategies, and the matchups shaping this pivotal game in the NCAA Tournament. 

Also, Paul & Graham discuss the Carolina Hurricanes facing off against the Detroit Red Wings tonight at PNC Arena. A Hurricanes win would secure their spot in the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs. 

In Next Up, host Paul Ihander moves the Triangle sports day forward, providing insight to fans and listeners on the sports world’s biggest stories and trending topics through a personality-based and sound driven presentation.

Next Up is a production of 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina.