One of the most highly anticipated features of NBC's opening night was a teased halftime interview between Mike Tirico and Michael Jordan, which was pre-recorded. The former Bulls star hasn't been very involved in media in the decades since his retirement, so his decision to work with NBC was notable.

NBC brought in the basketball GOAT as a contributor.

The top-ranked prospect from the state of Texas was unranked until exploding on the grassroots circuit following his junior season at Heritage High School in Frisco, Texas.

Another top college basketball prospect has passed on the opportunity to play for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats.