Daily News’ Marcus Hayes talks Villanova, March Madness, and Sixers

     Villanova's Kris Jenkins makes the game-winning three-point shot during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against North Carolina Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (David J. Phillip/AP Photo)

    Villanova's Kris Jenkins makes the game-winning three-point shot during the second half of the NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball championship game against North Carolina Monday, April 4, 2016, in Houston. (David J. Phillip/AP Photo)

    This is championship week, the lead up to Selection Sunday, when the NCAA makes its pick for college teams in the March Madness tournament, which starts next Thursday. 

    That’s where 64 teams will vie for a trip to Phoenix to participate in the Final Four. 

    NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller and Philadelphia Daily News Columnist Marcus Hayes break down the chances for last year’s champ, Villanova, and weighs a Sixers team that looks like it may tank the rest of the season.

    Listen to their conversation below.

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