Marching to Madness: Recent Episodes
Blake Lovell
Marching to Madness covers the entire scope of college basketball. Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross keep you up to date on all things college hoops. The podcast has featured interviews with numerous coaches and analysts around the country, including Bob Huggins, Roy Williams, Frank Martin, Bruce Pearl, Jim Larranaga, Josh Pastner, Kermit Davis, Pete Gillen, Gary Williams, and many more. It's a must-listen podcast for college basketball fans!
Mississippi State head coach Chris Jans once again joins “Marching to Madness” from Starkville, Miss., where he has compiled a 63-40 record and has led the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament in each of those seasons. It’s the first time these Dawgs have been to March Madness for three or more consecutive seasons since 2002-2005. Jans changed his offensive approach last season as MSU averaged 79 points per game and 63.1 field goal attempts.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Reinventing Mississippi State’s offensive style
- Point guard Josh Hubbard’s “Wow” factor
- Wichita State forward Quincy Ballard and former Georgetown guard Jayden Epps enter the program
- Changing strategic approaches from season to season
… and much more!
Coach Skerry is one of our favorite return guests on MTM as he has 34 years of experience and has built Towson into a perennial challenger in the Coastal Athletic Association. In 2024-25, the Tigers procured the CAA regular season championship, producing a 17-2 record over their last 19 games, which magnified the best start in conference program history. Coach Skerry details how he comes up with the contents of summer practices and workouts, and the ability to maximize possession length.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Philosophically managing the transfer portal
- The sights and sounds of Abdou Samb on Twitter
- Using the half-court sets in his offensive rotation
- Tyler Tejada and Dylan Williamson as a prototypical scoring duo
… and much more!
Saint Mary’s head coach Randy Bennett joins “Marching to Madness.” Coach Bennett won his 7th WCC Coach of the Year honor as the Gaels enjoyed their third consecutive regular season WCC title, and they cut the nets in Las Vegas in 2024 with the tournament crown. He has built SMC into a featured program in the west after the Gaels finished at 1-27 in 2001, the year before Bennett touched down in Moraga, Ca.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Improving Augustus Marcilonis in four seasons
- Adding Pacific center Jazz Gardner as the first signee from the transfer portal
- Mental Preparation and defensively philosophy
- Florida head coach Todd Golden as a player and now a national championship coach
… and much more!
Coach May is once again discussing his Michigan Wolverines here on MTM. In his first season in Ann Arbor, he led the Wolverines to 27 wins, the Big Ten Tournament title, and a date in the Sweet 16. Coach May holds a 153-79 record in seven seasons as head coach at Florida Atlantic and Michigan. Of course, he led the Owls to the Final Four in 2023.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Guard Yaxel Lindeborg’s positive approach to playing basketball
- North Carolina transfer Elliott Cadeau’s approach to the game
- How key game elements are a factor in summer practices
- Opponents only shot 40.1 percent from the floor, but allowed 63 shots per game
Coach Gus Argenal joins “Marching to Madness” as he undertakes the UC Riverside Highlanders, who have become a tough out in the Big West Conference. Coach Argenal assisted Eric Musselman at Nevada and Arkansas and has 19 years of collegiate coaching experience. He coached at Cal State San Bernardino the last two seasons and recorded 50 wins. During his initial season in 2023-24, Coach Argenal led the Coyotes to the D-II Final Four and a California Collegiate Athletic Association championship this past season as Cal State San Bernardino won the CCAA regular season in what is potentially the toughest D-II Conference in the game.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Coming aboard a successful UC Riverside program in the tough Big West
- Coach Arngenal’s two years of posting ‘W’s at Cal State San Bernardino
- Working with USC head coach Eric Musselman at Nevada and Arkansas
- Strategic and philosophical ideas that he has developed in 19 years of coaching experience
Coach Musselman continually brings the Muss Bus through the “Marching to Madness” neighborhood. He is currently 238-111 in ten years in college basketball as he started at Nevada, where he took the Wolf Pack to the NCAA Tournament for three of four seasons, as he brought them to the Sweet 16, where they suffered a tough 69-68 loss to Loyola Chicago in 2018. Arkansas had not been to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament since coach Nolan Richardson retired, and Muss brought the Hogs to the Elite Eight in 2018. USC won 17 games last season as the Trojans fought the rigors of playing basketball in the Midwest and East in the Big Ten. USC made it into the Round of Eight in the inaugural College Basketball Classic in March.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Reconfiguring the roster inside the Transfer Portal Era
- Tough Big Ten travels for the four West Coast basketball teams
- Adding Chad Baker-Mazara and Rodney Rice from the transfer portal
- A social media presence that helps to raise USC basketball
Coach Andrzejek came aboard the Buies Creek, NC, campus after working as the defensive coordinator for the Florida Gators for Coach Todd Golden in these last two seasons. Coach Andrzejek was the team’s defensive coordinator as Florida finished sixth in the nation in defensive efficiency, according to kenpom.com. His defense was clutch as it played a key part in allowing the Gators to come from behind and win four of their six NCAA Tournament games. Campbell looks to be able to challenge in the Coastal Athletic Association with an improved defense in the paint which will coincide with the ability to outrebound opponents.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Important dynamics of Campbell University that bring Coach Andrzejek to Buies Creek
- HIs last two seasons at Florida where the Gators finished 54-16 with the 2025-26 national championship
- Basketball philosophies that became part of Andrzejek’s basketball acumen
- How Stanford head coach Kyle Smith made an impact on Andrzejek’s career
Coach Jones comes aboard again on MTM after his Spartans finished second in the Southern Conference this past season and won 20 or more games for the third consecutive season. Coach Jones is well known as a defensive strategist, and we discuss that as well as working through roster changes to develop a quality team.
Topics of discussion include:
- Developing team identity upon many roster creations
- Demetrius Davis as a factor in the 2025-26 season
- How he developed his defensive mindset
- The presence of creating competition on both ends of the floor
Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl returns to “Marching to Madness” once again as we chat about the Tigers and various topics outside of college basketball. We discuss assistant coach Chad Prewitt leaving the Tigers to join the ministry, the faith-based basketball program that Coach Pearl has solidified at Auburn, and Israeli hostage situations in the Middle East. He also brings in new members of his roster and Auburn’s berth in the Final Four in 2025.
Topics of conversation include:
- 32 wins, a regular season SEC Championship, and a berth in the Final Four
- Assistant coach Chad Prewitt leaves basketball after three decades to embark on a position in the ministry
- “Calling God” in the Auburn culture
- Tahaad Pettiford’s return into the program
Coach Martelli joins MTM to discuss his move from Bryant University to VCU. He led the Bulldogs to the NEC championship and their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament. After five seasons on the coaching staff, he took over the program in 2023. We spotlight the move to VCU, a program that went to the Final Four in 2011.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Competition in the Atlantic 10
- Sustainability from his father, legendary Phil Martelli, Sr.
- Philosophies Inside the game
- Working inside the transfer portal where entire teams now leave programs inside of a coaching change
Appalachian State lost five of its last six games to end the season, so Coach Kerns will want to see ASU start at a high level when November rolls around. Kerns enters his seventh season in Boone, NC, where he has built the Apps into a contender. Just a year ago, App State won the Sun Belt regular season with 27 wins and won the league tournament in 2021. The Mountaineers’ opponents shot only 39.1 percent from the floor during the ’24-25 season, ninth in college basketball.
Topic of Discussion:
- The challenge of the transfer portal in the Sun Belt Conference
- Developing the backcourt as Alonzo Dodd returns as a shooting guard
- How the Mountaineers’ defensive approach might change from season to season
- Transfers who will appear on the new App State roster
Coach Martin is a proven winner who analyzes the depths of college basketball when we discuss the Minutemen’s move into the MAC. He has turned his roster over with 10 new players for the 2025-26 season, which allows the program to look for only its second NCAA Tournament appearance since 1998. Martin has 335 career wins. He took Kansas State to the Elite Eight in 2010, and the Wildcats appeared in four NCAA Tournaments in his five years at KSU. He led South Carolina to the Final Four in school history in 2017.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Psychological analysis of situations that can permeate across college basketball
- Philosophies of how he approaches many different game circumstances
- Transitioning the program into the MAC as it has spent the past 49 seasons in the Atlantic 10
- Developing a team identity with 10 incoming players
Coach Phil Cunningham assumes the head coaching position at UL Monroe as the Warhawks come off a 7-25 campaign. They finished the season with only eight scholarship players while trying to navigate the difficult waters of the Sun Belt Conference. Phil discusses the transition into the head coaching chair as he was the associate head coach in ’24-25. Let’s not forget, he won the Sun Belt Tournament in 2017 at Troy, where he led the Trojans into only their second NCAA Tournament appearance in team history.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Opportunities, as most of the roster is intact
- Building players’ skills
- Presiding over an offense that will attack in transition off of a miss
- How to build the Warhawks to compete and rise in the Sun Belt
Coach Martin Ingelsby has built Delaware into a solid program; after a tough regular season, the Blue Hens moved into the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament and won four games in a row before losing a tough 76-72 decision to UNC Wilmington in the championship. Delaware moves into Conference USA on July 1. Coach Ingelsby discusses his ideas on how to rebuild as the Blue Hens are a program that builds quality players.
Topics of Conversation Include:
- Winning the 4 games to get into the CAA Championship Final
- The impacts of the move to Conference USA
- Bringing over Providence transfer Justyn Fernandez and former Temple Owl Jameel Brown
- The return of Cavan Reilly for a fourth season
Coach Senderoff returns to Marching to Madness after the Golden Flashes finished third in the MAC and took two wins over St. Bonaventure and Stanford in the NIT. Kent has won over 20 games in nine of Coach Senderoff’s 14 seasons, and the program continues to have a tough defensive mindset. Kent State and Akron have become a major basketball rivalry in northeast Ohio as the Zips won the MAC this season while Kent finished third in the league.
Topics of Discussion include:
- A deep upcoming roster, although the Golden Flashes lose leading scorers Jalen Sullinger and VonCameron Davis
- Building a ball screen offense
- Two quality incoming transfers in Robert Whaley, Jr., from UNLV and former Cincinnati Bearcat Rayvon Griffith
- How the MAC has changed in Coach Senderoff’s 14 seasons
Coach Chris Beard is back on MTM as the Rebels picked off 24 wins and made it to the Sweet 16 and they were a key competitor in the SEC. Coach Beard was named the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year and led four teams into the NCAA Tournament in his nine seasons as a head coach. This was the Rebels second appearance in the Sweet 16 and the first time since 2001.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Challenges in the SEC, which had 14 NCAA Tournament entrants after a record-setting regular season
- How players’ individual improvement works positively in the recruiting cycle
- The expansion of Sean Pedulla’s game as he was an excellent scorer and leader last season
- Raising the perception of the program inside the game, on campus, and in the Oxford community
Coach Josh Pastner visits “Marching to Madness” once again as he is the first-year head coach at UNLV after two years at ESPN, where he was a solid color analyst in the studio and on the sidelines. Coach Pastner brings 276 career victories to the Thomas & Mack Center as he rebuilds the roster, where he added 13 new players to his first squad. He brought three CUSA Tournament championships and two regular season conference championships to Memphis when he placed the Tigers in four NCAA Tournaments. He moved to Georgia Tech and worked on a monumental rebuild of the Yellow Jackets, and led GT to the 2021 ACC Tournament championship.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Leading UNLV Basketball forward * Bringing Top-150 prospect Tyrin Jones to Vegas * Developing philosophy and a basketball culture * The sustainability of playing in the tough Mountain West Conference
Coach Bryan Hodgson comes to Tampa to lead the USF Bulls after spending two years as the head coach at Arkansas State, where the Red Wolves obviously played his up-tempo style and averaged about 63 field goal attempts per game in those two seasons. Coach Hodgson worked with one of the best offensive coaches in the game as he was Nate Oats’ assistant at Alabama and Buffalo for four years each.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Building the transition game into a lethal offensive attack
- Adding post Izaiyah Nelson and guard Joseph Pinion who were key leaders at Arkansas State
- Returning CJ Brown, who was a key contributor in averaging 22.5 minutes per game
- Idenitfying the three-point attempt in transition
Coach Ali Farokhmanesh will begin his first season at Colorado State after he worked as Coach Niko Medved’s assistant for the past seven seasons. We get into lots of excellent analytical and philosophical discussions and chat about players we will see with the Rams. Coach has been key in his development of players and orchestrating in-game situations, which helped post Colorado State win the Mountain West Tournament as well as post CSU in three of the last four NCAA Tournaments.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Winning 11 in a row and 19 of 22, going into the Round of 32 matchup with Maryland
- The returns of Rashaan Mamba and Kyle Jorgensen
- Upgrading players’ confidence and positivity in transferring to Colorado State
- How the defensive approach has been an important part in the rise of the program
Coach Chris Mooney joins us once again on “Marching to Madness,” where we discuss his general ideology of the Spiders and the college game. Coach Mooney started 107 games in four years as a guard at Princeton for Coach Pete Carril. He still ranks 20th in points scored with 1,071 while he was a captain of the Tigers for two seasons. Richmond will work its way back into the Atlantic 10 mix as its offense will improve, and the return of guard Mikkel Tyne offers experience and efficiency as he averaged 31.5 minutes in 2024-25.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Different coaching strategies and philosophies in his 20 seasons in the A-10
- Strategies and fundamentals to improve the team offensively
- Players’ development in summer practices
- Maintaining sustainability in the program as the transfer portal and NIL are now key recruiting mechanisms
Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg ripped nets and lit up scoreboards when he played at Iowa State He then perfected a 10-year career in the NBA, where he shot a career 39.6 percent from three. Hoiberg’s Cornhuskers ended with 21 wins, taking victories over UCF, Boise State, Georgetown, and Arizona State in the College Basketball Crown. Coach Hoiberg discusses the development of Nebraska’s three-point game, the Cornhuskers’ vaunted play of Brice Williams and Juwan Gary, along with an incredible list of basketball celebrities who were his coaches in his career.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- How his level of play and NBA experience helped develop his philosophies than he uses as a coach in today’s game
- The Crown Championship
- Brice Williams and Juwan Gary as the catalyst of his team
- Getting votes in the Mayorial election in Ames, Iowa, and much more
Coach Quannas White came to Louisiana from Houston, where he was a major key to the Cougars’ success and their appearance in the national championship game this season. Coach White is a native of New Orleans and played for Coach Kelvin Sampson at Oklahoma, where he helped lead the Sooners to the Final Four in 2002 and the Elite Eight in 2003. White was an excellent playmaker at OU and had a lethal three-point shot.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Differences in playing and coaching for Kelvin. Sampson
- The return of Kyran Ratliff
- Offensive philosophy and methods of attack with each possession
- Building a program’s culture
Coach Kevin Hovde recently cut the nets in San Antonio as he was coach Todd Golden’s offensive coordinator at Florida, as the Gators took a 65-63 victory over the Houston Cougars for the NCAA Tournament Championship. Coach Hovde returns to Columbia, where he was on Coach Kyle Smith’s staff from 2011-2016. He was an excellent hire by Lions brass with his definition of culture, the ability to build basketball players, and a deep knowledge of the game, of all facets of the game. The Lions limped to a 1-13 record in the Ivy League last season, but the rebuilding of the defense, combined with the team’s upcoming offensive acumen, will allow Columbia to rise in the Ivy League.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- How Kyle Smith and Todd Golden have been keys in Coach Hovde’s career
- Building the Columbia culture
- Kenny Noland’s return to the program
- Setting up three-point shooters in the transition offense
Wofford went on the three-game gauntlet in the Southern Conference Tournament as the Terriers cut down the nets in Asheville, NC, after a 92-85 SoCon Finals win over Furman. We discuss some strategy, basketball philosophy, and more on the 1,019th episode of MTM. We discuss Corey Tripp, Kyler Filewich, and Southern Conference basketball.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Wofford winning three in a row for the SoCon crown
- Matching up with Tennessee, who had been a Top 5 team nearly all season.
- Corey Tripp as a playmaker and a three-point shooter
- The talent level in college basketball
First-season head coach Luke Loucks returns to Florida State where he appeared in 136 games in his four seasons and recorded 391 assists, tenth best in Seminoles history. Coach Loucks developed an in-depth career as an NBA assistant with the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, and Phoenix Suns as he will use an impressive transition game with the Seminoles. Coach discusses his work in the NBA, the return to Florida State with some strategy and philosophy in an excellent conversation.
Topics of conversation include:
- Coach Loucks’ stops with the Kings, Warriors, and Suns
- Philosophy on building a roster with the transfer portal and the NIL
- Primary duties with the Warriors in the back-to-back NBA Championships of 2017 and 2018
- Coach Leonard Hamilton’s influence
Tony Delk makes his first appearance on the courts here on “Marching to Madness”. The former Kentucky and NBA three-point shooter is now a scout for the Dallas Mavericks and hosts the Tony Delk Basketball Academy (tonydelk.com) in the Atlanta area. This is an analytical discussion on Tony’s philosophies with the three-point shots, and he also looks at Kentucky Basketball, the Final Four, playing for coach Rick Pitino, and more.
Topics Include:
- How the to maintain the three-point shot
- Kentucky’s often injured season in Mark Pope’s first year
- Florida’s National Championship
- Maintaining as an analyst at ESPN
Houston Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson will take his Cougars into the Final Four for the second time since 2021 as they face the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday. The Cougars have won 30 of their last 31 games which includes an outright Big 12 regular season championship, the Cougars’ second Big 12 Tournament crown in as many years inside of the league, and the Coogs defeated Purdue and Tennessee last weekend to win the Midwest Region and a berth in the 2025 Final Four.
Topics Include:
- The Cougars’ wins over Purdue and Tennessee to assume their Final Four berth
- Versatility from the guard spots with LJ Cryer, Milos Uzan, and Emanuel Sharp
- J’Wan Roberts’ inside game on both ends of the floor
- Saturday evening’s FInal four Matchup with Duke
… And much more!
Coach Lennie Acuff leads his Lipscomb Bison to the ASUN regular season and tournament crowns. In the championship, the Bison turned back North Alabama, 76-65, and await their NCAA Tournament seed on Sunday. Lipscomb’s Joe Anderson was the tournament MVP.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Turning the page to the championship after a tough semifinals win over Queens
- The efficiency of play on both ends of the floor
- The leadership and talent of Ron Anderson
- Anderson and Gyasi Powell on the three-point line
… And much more!
Sonny Smith was the head coach at Auburn from 1979-1988 when he took the Tigers to six NCAA Tournaments and the Elite Eight in 1986 where the lost to eventual nation champion Louisville. Sonny has an offensive mind and he is a transition coach, and he developed Charles Barkley, Chuck Person, and Chris Morris as they were needed players in rotations in the NBA. Sonny chats about the 24-25 Auburn Tigers and their place in history.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- The presence of SEC Player of the Year Johni Broome
- Chad Baker-Mazara’s shooting, defense, and his overall enthusiasm
- The deep guard rotation
- Bruce Pearl’s winning personna
… And much more!
Coach Harrick was front row and center in March as he led the UCLA Bruins to the 1995 national championship and led four different programs in 16 of his 23 head coaching seasons. Jim was a players’ coach who helped his players achieve at high levels on and off the floor. He posted 470 wins in those 23 years as the buy-in from his players reflected his ability to communicate with them and teach the game.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- The depth of talent, skill, and coaching in the SEC
- Kelvin Sampson has the Houston Cougars poised for a long run in March
- The rise of St. John’s under Rick Pitino
- Thoughts and memories of leading Pepperdine to four NCAA Tournaments and sendingthe Rhode Island Rams to the Elite 8
… And much more!!!
Coach Mark Gottfried played guard at Alabama from 1984-87 and shot a high percentage as a playmaker. He followed basketball in his career when he was an assistant at UCLA for Coach Jim Harrick on the 1995 UCLA Bruins national championship team which preceded his skills as a coach. He won 498 games at Murray State, Alabama, NC State, and Cal State Northridge. He took the Crimson Tide to five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in 11 years, which included the Elite Eight in 2004. He guided NCSU for six years, two in the Sweet 16.
Log onto https://www.coachmarkgottfried.com/ and learn about Gottfried’s GIV Program and how it is instrumental in every walk in today’s society.
The UNC Asheville Bulldogs are once again poised near the top of the challenging Big South Conference. Coach Mike Morrell has produced one of the nation’s better offensive teams since the Bulldogs average 82.5 points per game, shoot 47 percent from the floor, and find 62.7 field goal attempts per contest. UNCA and Big South regular-season champion High Point had two interesting games as the Bulldogs won, 103-99, at home in January. The Panthers won a similar contest, 104-100 in overtime, in February.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- UNCA’s stellar offensive efficiency
- The abilities of shooter Jordan Marsh as a team catalyst
- The Big South rating second among CBB’s 31 conferences in efficiency
- Toyaz Solomon’s effectiveness in the paint
Coach Padgett joins “Marching to Madness” actually on the Friday before the Oklahoma game and talks about the Bulldogs who have won three of its last five. Coach Padgett played on Kentucky’s national championship team in 1997. He was first-team all-America in ’97 and a first-round pick of the Utah Jazz in 1998, soending the next eight seasons in the NBA.
Bulldogs head coach Chris Jans brought Coach Padgett with him as his assistant three season ago when he took over the program. According to kenpom.com, the Bulldogs are rated No. 29 and are in the top one-tenth in CBB in offensive and defensive efficiency. Josh Hubbard and Cameron Matthews provide a nice one-two punch for the Bulldogs.
Topic of Discussion Include:
- Playing for Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino and the venerable Tubby Smith
- Josh Hubbard’s efficiency on the point
- KeShawn Murphy and Cameron Matthews express versatility
- How Coach Padgett focuses on game preparations with the coaching staff
… And Much More!!!
Coach Huss and the Panthers currently sit tied for first with the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in the Big South. High Point uses a strong offensive game paced by leading scorers Kezza Griffa (14.6 ppg), D’maurian Williams (14.5 ppg) and Kimani Hamilton (13.4 ppg). HPU works in a fast-paced offensive attack as the Panthers put up 81.9 points per contest (25th/CBB) while shooting 48.9 percent (14th/CBB) from the floor.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- How Coach Huss’s offensive philosophy creates the Panthers’ style of play
- Depth at guard with Kezza Griffa and D’maurian Williams as shooters, playmakers, and consistent rebounders
- Kimani Hamilton and Juslin Bodo Bodo in the paint
- Chase Johnston and Bobby Pettiford adding depth on the perimeter
Coach Skerry comes onto “Marching to Madness” before his Tigers defeated Monmouth, 73-67, on Saturday. It was Towson’s 12th win in its last 13 games as the Tigers hold a one-game lead over UNC Wilmington with three weeks remaining in the regular season. Tyler Tejada (16.5 ppg) and Dylan Williamson (13.8 ppg) are the Tigers’ top two scorers.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Creating a dominating record in CAA play
- Tejada and Williamson as the top two scorers
- Mekhi Lowery as a shooter and rebounder
- Coach Skerry’s philosophy on a couple of strategies
Going into Saturday’s game with Western Carolina, the UNCG Spartans sat tied with Chattanooga for second and one game behind Southern Conference leader Samford. Coach Mike Jones’s teams always display a defense that can travel, and the defensive consistency puts the Spartans in the mix every season. Kenyon Giles is a top offensive contributor for UNCG.
Topics of Conversation Include:
- Defensive elements that are present in Coach Jones’s system
- Philosophy on baseline out-of-bounds plays
- The presence of Kenyon Giles and Ronald Polite, III
- Donovan Atwell’s three-point presence
… And much more!
Coach Russ Turner once again joins “Marching to Madness” as his Anteaters stand at 20-3 and lead the Big West by one game over UC San Diego. UCI features a defensive attack that allows opponents to shoot only 38.6 percent from the floor and produce 13.2 turnovers per game. The Anteaters battle the Tritons on ESPNU on Saturday evening and they feature back-to-back ESPNU dates when UC Santa Barbara visits on Thursday.
Topics of Discussion include:
- Themes of UCI’s tough defense
- Bent Leuchten and his 15.7 ppg leads four Anteaters in double figures
- Justin Hohn and Myles Che join Tillis as effective shooter atop the three-point game
- How to deepen the players’ basketball instincts
… And much more!
South Florida Bulls head coach Ben Fletcher visits “Marching to Madness,” as he has done an excellent job moving the program forward after the devasting passing of Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim last fall. The Bulls have plenty of dynamic players, which allows them to create different lineups and enables different matchups. South Florida won 69-64 over Rice on Tuesday, as they were without Jamille Reynolds in the middle, and De’Ante Green went down with an injury early in the game.
Topics of Discussion:
- How the relentless defensive approach helped to defeat Rice on Tuesday
- The rise of guard Jayden Reid
- Philosophies and ideas of the creation of gameplans
- The productivity of versatile Brandon Stroud
… And Much More!
Middle Tennessee carved a 5-1 mark over six games and the Blue Raiders are in a three-way tie for the top of Conference USA. This is an up-tempo team and currently MT holds opponents to 6-for-22 each game from the three-point line on average. Jestin Porter and Essam Mostafa set up a nice inside-outside attack in Conference USA.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Jestin Porter as a primary component in facitiating the Blue Raiders’ system
- Essam Mostafa leads CUSA in rebounding (9.3 rpg) and finds 9.4 shots per game
- Cam Weston and Jlynn Counter as a tough matchup in the backcourt
- The basis of Middle Tennessee’s game plans’ analytical points
… And Much More!
Going into Saturday’s home outing with FAU, Coach Hodge has the Mean Green atop the AAC as North Texas is tied in the loss column with Memphis and UAB. NT holds opponents to 58.6 points per game (4th/CBB) and limits the opposition to only 19-of-47 as a shooting ratio on the season, only about 41% from the field. Atin Wright, Rondel Walker, and Jasper Floyd join Latrell Jossell and Johnathan Massie as one of the deepest backcourts in college basketball.
Topics of Discussion Include
- A premise of NT’s prolific defensive mantra
- Brenan Lorient and Wednesday’s 76-67 win over Temple
- Moulaye Sissoko and Rondel Walker set the tone for a strong rebounding unit
- Structuring a quality three-point game inside of North Texas’ attack
Coach Sendek has Santa Clara sitting in a four-way tie for second place in the WCC as the Broncos host Washington State in a key contest on Thursday evening. SC comes off of a 103-99 win over Gonzaga as the post 18 three-point field goals, the most by an opponent in the Kennel’s history. Adama Ball and Carlos Stewart are prime leaders in the Broncos’ 9-man rotation.
Topics of Conversation include:
- How the Broncos’ have put together a 10-2 record over their last 12 games
- Abilities of a back court of Adama Bal and Carlos Stewart
- Inside the team’s three-point acumen
- Sustainability of talent as the Broncos post nine players with a double figures average
… And much more!!!
Coach Eric Musselman’s USC Trojans have shown impressive form lately, winning six of their last eight games. In the upcoming 1000th episode of “Marching to Madness,” Coach Musselman will discuss his team’s recent successes, including back-to-back victories over Illinois and Iowa, as they prepare to face Wisconsin at the Galen Center this Saturday at High Noon PST. Key players to watch, such as Desmond Claude and Saint Thomas, bring versatility and scoring ability to the floor. Topics of Discussion include:
– The dynamics and versatility of various players
– The impacts of Desmond Claude and Saint Thomas
– Wesley Yates, III, and his significant minutes on the court, averaging 38 mpg in his last three games
– Keys to going 6-2 in the last eight games vs. quality competition
… And Much More!
Oregon State is 12-5 overall and 2-2 in the WCC and the Beavers feature one of the top defensive attacks in college basketball, holding opponents to 40.2 percent from the floor and 63.7 points per game. Coach Tinkle is developing his roster which includes quality depth as he has nine new players on his roster for this ’24-25 season. Senior Michael Rataj is a solid inside-outside player who leads the Beavers in scoring at 16.6 points per game.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Rataj and Nate Kingz inside a three-point attack that averages 37.8 percent
- The skill and quickness of Damarco Minor on both ends of the floor
- Inside a steadfast defensive attack that allows opponents to shoot 40.2 percent and score 63.7 points per contest
- Liutauras Lelevicius’ scoring versatility
… And Much More!
Coach Dustin Kerns brings the Mountaineers back onto “Marching to Madness.” They broke a four-game losing streak on Saturday night with a 72-61 win over Texas State. Coach Kerns’ defense is always a focal point of his teams and this season Appalachian has held it’s opponents to 28.7 percent from three and 39 percent from the field.
Topics of Conversation Include:
- The effectiveness of Myles Tate as a leader and scorer
- C.J. Huntley’s inside ability
- The use of film study to repair his team’s issues
- Using rotations in matchups
… And much more!
Coach Ritchie McKay is closing in on that 400th win as the boss of the Flames as he sits at 397 as of now and presides over a club that currently sports a 12-1 ledger. Liberty won at Seattle and then took back-to-back wins over Kansas State and McNeese State as they won the title of the Paradise Jam. The Flames have a strong strong 8-man rotation as they will be a tough out in Conference USA. Liberty is a defensive fortress as opponents only 38.5 percent (21st/CBB) from the floor and average only 58 points per game.
Topics of Conversation Include:
- Kaden Matheny’s overall game as he shoots 44.2 percent from three
- Zach Cleveland, Isaiah Inhen, and Owen Aquino as a strong triplicate in the post
- The ability of point guard Colin Porter
- Coach Mcakay’s wife, Julie, and her importance to him and his programs
… And Much More!
Coach Tim Miles joins “Marching to Madness” as his Spartans have won five of their last six games as they match up with Kennesaw State on Saturday before breaking into the Mountain West schedule next week. We discuss leading scorer Josh Uduje and his growth into the San Josè State program after being the Mountain West Sixth Man of the Year at Utah State last season. Coach Miles gets into the depth of the Mountain West and the success therein as it has grown into one of the nation’s top conferences.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Uduje’s sustainability inside of the program
- Will McClendon’s scoring upon his transition from UCLA
- Ideas and philosophy in scouting an upcoming opponent
- The impact of Day Day Hall, who scored 33 points and clutch 11 rebounds vs. Cal Poly
… And Much More!
Coach Moser has led his Sooners to a 10-0 start after they defeated Oklahoma State, 80-65 on Saturday night. Sam Goodwin scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Sooners’ defense held the Cowboys to only 39.3 percent from the floor with just five made three-point shots. Coach Moser discusses his defensive approach on “Marching to Madness” as well as the three-point game and many of his ideas and philosophies inside the game.
Topics of conversation include:
- The turnaround from the Battle4Atlantis Championship into the win over Georgia Tech in the SEC/ACC Challenge
- A defense that forces 15.4 turnovers, including 10.6 steals per game
- The Leadership and presence of Jalon Moore and Jeremiah Fears
- The movement of the Sooners into the SEC where they have added to conference depth
Coach Claxton has seen the Hofstra Pride win four out of its last five games to start with an 8-3 record. Over those 11 games, Hofstra has been a strong defensive team in holding opponents to 38.7% from the floor. Coach Claxton is in his fourth season at Hofstra where he has posted a 74-37 mark to win 67% of his games.
Before we start, there is some terrible noise coming from my end of the conversation and I apologize for that. The cafè where I do many shows is hardly ever this noisy and is an easy recording area on my computer. The listener can hear Coach Claxton’s thoughts and comments in my normal perfect format.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- The most recent contest which was an 80-67 win at Norfolk State
- How leading scorer Cruz Davis is a multi-talented catalyst for the Pride
- Kijan Robinson and Jaquan Sanders as keys in a tough three-point offense that averages 9.1 triples per game
- Hofstra’s depth as 10 players are currently averaging double figures in minutes
Coach Pearl has his Auburn Tigers posted at No. 2 in the AP Top 25 where the SEC has nine teams ranked in the poll this week. Auburn is led by a deep rotation where post Johni Broome averages 19.6 ppg and 11.9 rebounds while dishing out 3.8 assists per contest. Broome is joined in the paint by Dylan Cardwell and Chaney Johnson. This trio complements a consistent three-point attack where Chad Baker-Mazara, Tahaad Pettiford, Miles Kelly, and Denver Jones have been efficient from behind the arc. Kenpom.com has Auburn rated No.1 in adjusted offensive efficiency and No. 23 in adjusted defensive efficiency.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- The effectiveness of Johni Broome on the offense and defense
- The Tigers’ chemistry in shooting the 3-Ball
- Winning the Maui Classic
- The “Auburn Family”
Coach Calhoun and I chatted about the Aggies as I saw them play at Disneyland twice last week when they defeated two excellent teams in North Texas and St. Bonaventure to win the NIT Preseason Tip-Off. Coach Calhoun discussed what has been overall, a strong offense for Utah State this season as well as the play of Ian Martinez and Mason Falslev.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Flaslev’s 28 points in the tournament championship against North Texas
- How Martinez’s game has grown since coming to Logan, Utah
- Depth which averages from 5.6 to 9.4 ppg
- Ideas on the three-point offense
- Much more!
Coach Terry saw his Longhorns pick up a pair of wins in the Barclay Classic in Brooklyn as they defeated Syracuse and St. Joe’s last weekend. Coach and I recorded the show before the Longhorns’ 90-68 win over Delaware State on Saturday evening. Freshman Tre Johnson is a major competitor on the point for Texas as he averages 21.1 points per game and is a solid playmaker at the D-1 level. Arthurs Kaluma and Kalen Shedrick power the Longhorns inside.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Tre Johnson’s multi-faceted talents
- Kaluma and Shedrick averaging 60 percent the paint
- Fitting into the SEC
- Looking at Texas’ depth
Coach Penders returns on “Marching to Madness” as we chat about the differences when he played at UConn in the mid-60s and now with the transfer portal and NIL atop the stories in college basketball. We discuss the Texas Longhorns who won the Barclays Classic over Syracuse and St. Joseph’s and thoughts on the Houston Cougars. Coach Penders built Texas basketball into a national entity while returning Houston to the NCAA Tournament in 2007 after it had fallen since the days of Phi Slamma Jamma.
Topics of Discussion include:
- The transfer portal and NIL and its effects
- Texas basketball and the move to the SEC
- The opening weeks of the season
- Thoughts and philosophies inside the game
Looking at the UNC Greensboro Spartans, Coach Mike Jones had to refurbish his roster, but he has put together a quality unit that will look to once again become a challenger in the Southern Conference. Coach Jones opens his fourth season as he has back-to-back 20-win seasons which allowed the Spartans to be able to challenge in each of the past two campaigns. We recorded our show the day after UNCG battled Indiana, but lost a 69-58 decision in Bloomington.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- How Kenyon Giles and Ronald Polite can be leaders inside of the offense
- UNCG’s defense holding opponents to 26.3 percent from the field
- Donovan Atwell’s versatility and leadership skills
- Finding Jalen breath more shots inside
Coach Jim Harrick is back on “Marching to Madness” as he won 67 percent of his games and took his teams to the NCAA Tournament in 17 of 23 seasons at UCLA, Pepperdine, Rhode Island, and Georgia. Coach Harrick led the Bruins to the 1995 NCAA title when the Bruins defeated Arkansas and squelched the Razorbacks’ chances for back-to-back championships.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- The High-Post offense
- Ideas of the season through three weeks
- The Clippers’ new Intuit Arena
- Remembering icons in Coach John Wooden and Bill Walton
Coach Beard once again joins “Marching to Madness” as he discusses lots of his philosophies on both offense and defense as well as players who make up key parts of the team. Ole Miss has a balanced offense as seven players currently average from 6.3 to 14 points per game. We recorded our show before Ole Miss defeated Oral Roberts, 100-68, behind 19 points each from Matthew Murrell and Sean Pedulla.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- How Ole Miss manages such a balanced scoring attack
- Seven 1,000-point scorers compose this team as Matthew Murrell leads with 1,473 points
- The athletic ability of Jaemyn Brakefield
- Applications of complementary skills on defense
Coach Chris Jans comes back on “Marching to Madness” to talk about the start for his MSU Bulldogs as they were 3-0 at the time of the recording and they moved to 4-0 earlier this afternoon with a 78-73 win over Utah. We chatted about the brilliance of point guard Josh Hubbard, who led all scorers with 23 points this afternoon, as he made five three-point field goals. The Bulldogs nailed down a tough win against a quality opponent in the Utes, who enter their first season as a Big 12 member on the hardwood. Coach Jans and I looked back through MSU’s three previous wins as we talked about the presence of Cameron Matthews at power forward.
Topics that are discussed include:
- 2023 and 2024 being the Bulldogs’ first back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances since 2008 and 2009
- Point guard Josh Hubbard’s versatility on both ends of the floor
- How Cameron Matthews and Shawn Jones add to the ingredients of the Bulldogs’ attack
- A philosophy in the realm of sports psychology
Coach Eran Ganot has built a solid basketball program at Hawaii and his Rainbow Warriors are off to a 3-0 start as they just won the Rainbow Classic earlier in the week. Hawaii again features a strong post-attack with 6-10, 245, Tanner Christensen in the middle. Coach Ganot solidified his roster with a strong transfer portal where guard Marcus Greene transferred in from Houston Christian. The Rainbow Warriors will again be a challenge in the Big West this season.
Topics of Conversation Include:
- The successful Rainbow Classic title
- A look at Tanner Christensen’s skills and abilities
- Marcus Greene and Kolby Williams combining for a strong backcourt
- Embracing the rise of the Big West to the 13th-rated conference, according to kenpom.com
Coach Driscoll and I recorded this on Friday, which, of course, was before Sunday’s 105-93 win over Georgia Tech. The Ospreys have moved to 3-0, starting with wins over South Carolina and Charleston Southern. To begin the season, the Ospreys defeated an SEC and an ACC opponent. Coach Driscoll explains the team’s makeup as a unit and discusses players who will step up, forming Coach Driscoll’s culture at UNF.
Topics of Discussion include:
- UNF’s opening 74-71 win at South Carolina
- Confidence and momentum that carried into the win over Charleston Southern
- Josh Harris’s game personality as he comes in as a freshman
- Ability to work the glass to supplement both offense and defense
Fullerton State was smitten with injuries a year ago and Coach Taylor had to spend the season without three talented players who were a springboard to the finish in ’22-23. The Titans bring back four of their top five scorers as they have the potential to be able to score at a faster pace than a year ago. Kaleb Brown, who came over from Missouri, gives the Titans a nice inside threat in the conference and Donovan Oday should bring his all-around game consistently each night.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Restructuring the TItans after losing 4 of the top 5 scorers
- Lolo Rudolph’s potential on the point
- How Donovan Oday formulates his attack
- The Prospectus of Freddie Cooper and Zion RIchardson
The Anteaters once again have an eye on the top of the Big West Conference after finishing first in the conference a season ago. Coach Turner returns key players in Justin Hohn and Andre Henry at guard, with Bent Lecturn and Jurian Dixon as key contributors inside and on the wing, respectively. Coach Turner begins his 15th season as the winningest coach in Anteaters history with 289 wins, as he has led UCI to seven Big West regular-season titles and two conference tournament championships.
Topics of Discussion include:
- The return of four starters and four of the top five scorers from a yeargo
- Justin Hohn and Andre Henry as leaders in the backcourt
- The role of Devin Tillis
- Bent Lecturn as a solid Anteater in the paint
Coach Shrewsberry begins his second season as the head coach of Fighting Irish basketball. He returns seven of his top eight scorers from last season as Marcus Burton and his son, Braeden Shrewsberry will take charge of the depth on this team. Watch Burton’s talents on the point in attack mode and Braeden Shrewsberry consistently nails the three.
Topics of discussion include:
- The tenacity of Burton and Shrewsberry in the backcourt
- The art of players making quick decisions
- Tae Davis’ scoring ability
- Variables in Notre Dame’s man-to-man defense that are keys o his philosophy
… And much more!
Coach John Jakus takes over the Owls after Dusty May moves to the head coaching seat at Michigan. Coach Jakus has an extensive background as a head coach overseas. He worked for three years under Coach Mark Few at Gonzaga before joining Scott Drew’s staff at Baylor. He was the associate head coach at Baylor for the last two seasons. An irony in his career is that he was on Drew’s staff when the Bears met the Bulldogs for the 2021 national championship. Coach Jakus looks to keep FAU’s transition game and three-point attack as a continuation of the Owls’ team identity.
Questions of Content include:
- Coaching overseas as well as at Gonzaga and Baylor
- Developing the transition and culture at FAU
- The return of Tre Carroll and his presence on the floor
- International players coming into the Owls’ program
… And much more!
Coach Hamilton returns to “Marching to Madness” as he will feature another group of Colonels who can follow the team’s first conference championship in 45 years. Building the program with his quality approach has allowed him to win ASUN Coach of the Year in back-to-back seasons. The Colonels will run the floor, look for the early three, and feature many types of presses to wreak havoc on defense with their talented players.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- The confidence and stability of senior Tae Tae Blanton
- Building rotations with generally a new roster
- Developing shooters and attacking from three
- Playing for and coaching as an assistant at NC State to Coach Kevin Keatts
… And Much More!
Coach Drew is back for his 22nd season, leading the Baylor Bears. It’s amazing to trace back to how he took a wavering program and built it into a national champion in 2019. Baylor will be a Big 12 challenger is what has become one of the deepest conferences in the nation. The Bears will look to a backcourt of Jeremy Roach and VJ Edgecomb as complementary tools to Norchad Omier and Josh Ojianwuna in the post.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Building Bears culture
- How Roach and Edgecomb could be a major 1-2 punch in college basketball
- Omier as a potential shooter from the perimeter as well as a aggressive athlete in the paint
- The 6-10 Ojianwuna’s inside presence
… And Much More!
Stephen F. Austin returns to the Southland Conference after the Lumberjacks have spent their last three seasons in the WAC. Coach Keller’s ‘Jacks tied for the regular season WAC title in year one before the team was besieged with injuries in the last two seasons. Before the move to the WAC, SFA went to the NCAA Tournament in 2018 and 2020 as the later was the season where Keller’s forces took an 85-83 win at Duke.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- The return to the Southland Conference
- Return of Matt Hayman and Nana Antwi-Boasiako
- Discussing how the offensive attack is made
- How coaching is different with the transfer portal and NIL
… And Much More!
Coach Hamilton starts his 23rd year as the Seminoles head coach as he has recorded 443 wins at FSU with 643 overall. He and his staff have worked throughout the recruiting season to put together a squad that will challenge in the ACC. Coach Hamilton returns Jamir Watkins as he is the only returning player in the ACC to be in the Top 10 in the league in both scoring and rebounding. Think back to 2020 when the NCAA Tournament was canceled because of COVID. Florida State finished with a 26-5 record and would have been a favorite to get to the Final Four and potentially win a national championship.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Presenting information to a new squad so that everyone starts at the same place
- The opportunity for Jamir Watson to be a key leader
- The abilities of Daquan Davis and Bostyn Holt to be key components in the Semiole system
- Thoughts and ideas on the changes which are based on the transfer portal
… And much more!
Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel returns to MTM as he starts his seventh season with the Panthers and brought Pitt back into the NCAA Tournament in 2023 for the first appearance since 2017. The Panthers were 22-11 last year and were erroneously left out of the NCAAT despite winning 11 of their last 14 ACC games. Pittsburgh returns a solid group of contributors from a year as Ish Leggett could be the catalyst as he is the leading returning scorer and led Pitt in rebounds.
Topics of Discussion include:
- The abilities of Jaland Lowe with his ballhandling and playmaking skills
- How Ish Leggett could get even more shots this upcoming season
- Stylizing the Panthers’ three-point attack
- The solidity of assistants Jason Capel, Tim O’Toole and Milan Brown
Coach Kyle Smith comes back onto “Marching to Madness” as the new head coach of the Stanford Cardinal. He built Washington State back into an NCAA Tournament contender as the Cougars were a 7-seed last season and defeated Drake to get into the Round of 32. Stanford hasn’t been in the NCAAT since 2014, but the Cardinal had a run of 13 tournaments in 14 seasons under legendary Mike Montgomery. Coach Smith and the Cardinal open their first season in the ACC after the Cardinal was a long-standing Pac-12 member.
Topics of Discussion include:
- The return of Maxim Reynaud and how his many basketball talents will drive Stanford
- Developing his stellar defensive philosophy with use of the game’s metrics
- Eight quality new players who will fit with Reynaud, Ryan Agrawal, and Jaylen Thompson
- Changing from the PAc-12 to ACC play
Coach Pitino is bringing back the tradition of New Mexico in The Pit in Albuquerque as he has a 61-41 record after three seasons. Last year, UNM won 26 games and went to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2014. The Lobos won the Mountain West Tournament with four wins and four days as they took a 68-61 decision over San Diego State in the MWC Finals in Las Vegas.
Topics of Discussion include:
- How last season’s championship experience and NCAA Tournament berth can play a key role in this upcoming season
- The abilities of returnees Donovan Dent and Nelly Junior-Joseph
- How Nelly and last season’s co-MWC Freshman of the year Mustapha Amzil can maintain the paint
- The depth and challenge of the Mountain West after six teams were selected to the NCAAT last season
- Much more!
Louisiana head coach Bob Marlin joins us on “Marching to Madness” as he begins his 15th season as the head coach of the Ragin’ Cajuns. He has recorded 260 wins at Louisiana in a 32-year career that has seen him at Pensacola JC and Sam Houston State. Coach Marlin is currently the Sun Belt Conference leader in wins with 150.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- The injury to star Hosana Kitenge
- A backcourt with Kentrell Garnett and Oregon State transfer Michael Wright
- Coach Marlin’s philosophy on time management in practice
- Newcomers in Jeremiah Evans and Koron Davis
- Much more!
Coach Dru Joyce debuted on MTM as he was the associate head coach to Coach Keith Dambrot who retired after the 23-24 campaign and after a 40-year career. Joyce’s ability was a key concept in last season’s 25-12 record, A-10 Tournament championship, and the Dukes’ 71-67 win over BYU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. He is a lifelong friend of NBA superstar Lebron James as LBJ broke the news on social media of Coach Joyce’s move to the head coaching position.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Transition from associate head coach to becoming Duquesne’s head coach
- David Dixon and Jake DiMichele as key returnees and starters from a year ago
- 5-9 point guard Kareem Rozier with his skills as a playmaker who made 38.1 percent of his triples last season
- Eight transfers who can provide depth which will highlight the Dukes’ successful opportunities
- Much more!
Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl returns to the layup line on “Marching to Madness” as he brings back numerous talent, leadership, and a bevy of players that can make another run towards the top of the SEC. Pearl has led these Tigers to a pair of SEC Tournament titles in 2019 and 2024 while finishing on top of the league in the 2018 and 2022 regular seasons. His 676 lifetime wins give him a 72 percent winning percentage for his career.
Topics Include:
- Auburn Basketball’s accountability with the sustained success over these 10 years
- Johni Broome’s toughness and leadership on the hardwood
- The Tigers’ defensive endeavors
- Players’ abilities and how this team can fit into one of the country’s top programs in 2024-25
- Much more!
Coach Johnson has gotten the Golden Gophers on firmer ground as Minnesota won 19 games a year ago and made it to the second round of the NIT. The Golden Gophers welcome back Big Ten Player of the Year candidate Dawson Garcia, who can match up and be a factor on both end of the floor. Quality transfers entering the program include Mike Mitchell, Jr., (Canisius), Lu’Cyr Patterson (Charlotte), and Tyler Cochran (Toledo).
Discussions Include:
- The impact of Dawson Garcia
- How to prepare posts/bigs to be effective inside the Minnesota program
- Transfers who will help the Gophers move forward
- The growth of the Big Ten
Coach Justin Gray makes the move from Western Carolina to Coastal Carolina after he led the Catamounts to 22 wins last season, their highest win total since 2010. He now takes the position as legendary Hall of Famer Cliff Ellis retired early last season. Justin played for the late, great Skip Prosser in the 2Ks at Wake Forest where he averaged 37.1 percent from the three and was a key component in the Demon Deacons’ playmaking abilities.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Effects of transfer portal and NIL as Coach Gray moves into Coastal Carolina
- The rebuild of the roster
- Diversification of the three-point game from a year ago
- How the immediacy of accepting the position helped his transition
… And Much More!
Coach Hodgson led his red Wolves to an upset of Appalachian State in the Sun Belt semifinals as they won 10 of their last 13 games, placing them in the title game of the CBI. They lost to High Point, 81-80, but the prevalence of the end of last season has built confidence going into the 2024-25 season. Leading scorer Taryn Todd returns as a threat from the three as well as a solid scorer at getting the ball to the basket.
Topics of Discussion include:
- The influence of Alabama head coach Nate Oates on his basketball persona
- Key points of the Red Wolves’ philosophy of building strong character for player
- Ways to use spring and summer practices to upgrade the team to make it stronger
- Getting into the finals of the CBI
… And Much More!
Coach Prosser enters his fourth season at Winthrop where his Eagles are a huge challenger inside the Big South Conference. Coach Prosser talks about returnee Kelton Talford, who could be a front-runner for Big South Player of the Year. Coach Prosser and I discuss some philosophies and his basketball knowledge in a prime conversation.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Key ways of potentially challenging for a Big South title
- Kelton Talford and his abilities for the Eagles
- Thoughts and ideas on college basketball and where we are at this point
- Mark shares a couple of Skip-isms that were classic comments from his late father, Skip, who coached at both Xavier and Wake Forest
…And Much More!
Coach Spradlin comes over to the Dukes after building Morehead State into a winning program as he finished 94-40 in his last four seasons with the Eagles. As of now, a group of 11 players has planted themselves into the JMU program. Eddie Ricks and Mark Freeman come over to the Dukes with Coach Spradlin while Syracuse transfer Justin Taylor comes back into Virginia after starting 34 of 61 games for the Orange in his two years.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Biggest keys in transferring from his winning Morehead State program to JMU, who had a 54-15 record the last two seasons
- Developing a quality roster as he came into Harrisonburg
- How Justin Taylor, Mark Freeman, and Eddie Ricks can help to create the JMU program under Spradlin
- How to develop positivity in players about their personal games
…And much more!
Coach Smith took his Utes to the NIT Championship game where they lost to Indiana State, but the plethora of positivity in being one of eight teams still playing in August could have major impact this season. Coach Smith discusses bringing 11 new players into the program and how you start from the beginning in putting together a new team. Coach also discusses the Utes’ move to the Big 12.
Topics of Discussion include:
- Return of Gabe Madsen, who made 105 triples last season
- Philosophies on moving a program forward
- Ezra Ausar from East Carolina and Miro Little as two key incoming transfers
- Situational philosophies inside the game
… And Much More!
Coach Golden checks in after leading the Florida Gators to 24 wins and a berth in the SEC Tournament championship. Florida had one of the most potent offensive systems in the nation as the Gators averaged 85.6 points, 6th in the nation and they found 65.3 field goal attempts per contest. Returning Walton Clayton, Jr. and Will Richard to the backcourt gives the Gators a solid offensive advantage going into the 2024-25 season.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Florida’s exciting offensive attack through its running game
- Coach Golden’s college career at Saint Mary’s under coach Randy Bennett
- The versatility of returnees Walter Clayton, Jr., and Will Richard
- New transfers in FAU’s Alijah Martin, UT Chattanooga big man Sam Alexis, and Rueben Chinelyu of Washington State
- Much more!
Coach Ryan Odom returns to “Marching to Madness” with his VCU Rams, who won 24 games last season and made it to the NIT’s Elite Eight. Returning three key scorers in Max Shula, Zeb Jackson, and Joe Bamisile return as three prolific shooters and scorers who will help VCU focus on an Atlantic 10 title. Coach Odom also discusses some philosophical and analytical details as well.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Max Shulga’s return to the program
- Ideas on break players out of slumps
- Putting uncertainty or doubt in an opposing ballhandler’s mind
- The basketball relationship with his father, legendary head coach Dave Odom
- Much more!
Coach Dustin Kerns looks forward to another season of Mountaineers basketball as he led ASU to its most wins in a season at 27 and the 16-2 record to win the Sun Belt regular season was Appalchian’s best league record in school history. Coach Kerns had eight losses in the transfer portal, but he has a recruiting class of strong players who can make the transition into the new season and the upper echelon of Sun Belt Conference play. Coach and I discuss his ideas and philosophies on several college basketball/sports topics.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- The transition involved with losing eight but bringing in six players
- Leadership in the return of CJ Huntley and Miles Tate
- Physical and emotional energy among players
- Allowing players to break slumps and bring positivety back into their games
Coach Justin Gainey checks into “Marching to Madness” as he is in his 19th season in college coaching which has featured a position in each of the Power 6 conferences. Coach Gainey discusses his role as the Volunteers’ defensive coordinator and brings in philosophical ideas and the approach to basketball under Coach Rick Barnes at Tennessee. Coach Gainey played on the point at NC State for Coach Herb Sendek from 1996-2000. He started in the Wolfpacks’ 67 games in his last two seasons where his defense and playmaking were essential means for NC State.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Coach Gainey’s approach in all phases of the Tennessee program
- How the staff moves from game to game in SEC play
- Point guard Zakai Ziegler’s growth inside of the program
- Scorer Chaz Lanier’s transfer into Vols’ basketball
Coach Chris Mooney, who missed the end of the 2022-23 season with heart surgery, led the Richmond Spiders to a 15-3 record last season in the Atlantic 10 as UR shared the regular season title with Loyola Chicago. Coach Mooney has 366 wins in 20 seasons as he led Richmond to four NCAA Tournaments and had tournament wins in 2010 and 2022. He was the A-10 Coach of the Year this past season.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- The work of tying with Loyola Chicago for the A-10 regular season crown
- How the Spiders’ defense played a major role in last season’s success
- The sustainability of team culture with losing five senior starters
- The basis of his three-point attack from season to season
Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson checks into “Marching to Madness” as his Cougars won the Big 12 regular season title in their first season in the conference. His roster and rotation generally remain intact as Jamal Shead moved onto the Toronto Raptors, but he returns a quality backcourt with Lj Cryer and Emmanuel Sharp on the perimeter and J’Wan Roberts and Ja’Vier Francis inside. Watch role players in Terrence Arceneaux, Mylik Wilson, and JoJo Tugler, who were injured throughout last season. The Cougs returned with a 125-19 record over the last four seasons, including two Sweet 16s, an Elite Eight, and a Final Four.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- The mentality that allows Houston to be able to keep players in his program in the era of the transfer portal
- The dynamics of guards LJ Cryer and Emmanuel Sharp on both ends of the floor
- The length of learning the Cougars’ culture
- Building consisttency on the defensiv end of the floor as they led the nation in allowing only 57.6 ppg last season and opponents only shot 37.9 percent from the floor. Both of those stats placed Houston as the nation’s leader in both categories
Coach Dan Monson moves to Eastern Washington as the Eagles head coach after he took Long Beach State to a Big West Tournament title and an NCAA berth last season. The Eagles have a staunch program in Cheney, Washington as they are a tough Big Sky Conference basketball challenger.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Team building with the Eagles
- Bringing Maddox Monson and Shaumba Ngoyi
- Breaking down a practice that just ended and evaluating how you use that information
- Bringing over Elijah Thomas from Des Moines Area Community College
- Much more!
Coach Ed Schilling begins his first season at Pepperdine as he will work to piece together the program and make it competitive in the tough WCC. Coach Schilling has assisted Coach John Calipari at UMass, Memphis, and with the New Jersey Nets. He was an assistant at Indiana and UCLA before checking in with Bryce Drew at Grand Canyon where they led the Antelopes to their first NCAA Tournament win in March. Coach Schilling was the head coach at Wright State from 1998-2003. Ed will look to build the Waves from the ground up as he brings point guard Moe Odum over from Pacific.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Ways to build the Waves into a WCC challenger
- Instilling needs from Day 1 of his tenure
- Philosophy on practice evaluations
- Bringing versatility into the program at Pepperdine
- Much more!
Coach Schwartz expresses his philosophies on many different ideas inside the game from things off the floor to offensive and defensive modes of attack. He was Coach Rick Barnes’s assistant at Tennessee for six seasons where the Volunteers made four NCAA appearances and won the SEC Tournament in 2022. We talk about RJ Felton, who will be a versatile player for East Carolina as the team’s returning leading scorer.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- His reference as a defensive coordinator
- RJ Felton and his versatility with the basketball
- CJ Walker and Jordan Riley as key transfers into the program
- How to build a team with so much movement in the transfer portal
Coach Mark Byington comes into Nashville to take over the Commodores since turning James Madison into a potent winner after his Georgia Southern Eagles netted 20-plus wins in four of his last five seasons. The Dukes finished with a 32-4 record last season with a Sun Belt Tournament Championship and a 72-61 decision over Wisconsin in the NCAA Tournament’s Field of 64. Vanderbilt will look for a more potent offense this season as the Commodores shot only 39.9 percent from the floor a year ago which included 28.3 percent from three. Coach Byington has turned the roster over as Vandy will possess a virtually new roster and an exciting new look for the 2024-25 season.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- An incredible year at JMU followed by a trip into Nashville where Vandy looks to improve in the SEC
- Helping the Commodores regain their shooting prowess
- A.J. Hoggard’s move from point guard at Michigan State and into the Vanderbilt program
- Positively enabling players on and off the floor
Coach Sendek begins his 31st season as a head coach after his job as an assistant to Coach Rick Pitino at Providence where he helped take the Friars to the Final Four in 1987. Sendek begins the 2024-24 season with 553 wins as he has overseen the rebuilds at Santa Clara, Arizona State, NC State, and Miami-Ohio. He welcomes back Carlos Stewart, who was injured two seasons ago and returned near his hometown close to LSU for 2023-24 season.
Discussion Topics include:
- Sustainability needed to have six consecutive winning seasons with the Broncos
- The return of multi-talented athlete Adama Bal
- Converting his three-point attack with Carlos Marshall and Johnny O’Neil joining Bal on the perimeter
- How he and his assistant coaches are able to mold a positive mindset within their players
Coach Musselman moves back to the West Coast as he takes over at USC where the Trojans will now join the Big Ten with UCLA, Washington, and Oregon. Coach Muss moved back into college basketball as the head coach at Nevada in 2015 and Arkansas in 2019 where he turned both programs back into solid winners in the Mountain West and the SEC. After turning the roster over in LA, the Trojans will feature several key players, who joined him including two excellent freshmen in Isaiah Elohim and Jalen Shelley who both have been listed No. 40 nationally and were headed to Arkansas before Musselman moved on to Southern Cal.
Topics of Discussion include:
- Winning consistently at many stops, including both Nevada and Arkansas
- The development of resiliency in Coach Musselman’s career
- The influence of his father, Bill Musselman, who coached the Cleveland Cavaliers and was the first coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves
- A quick analysis of the players who join his program
Coach Forbes has had the Demon Deacons on the cusp on the NCAA Tournament in the last three seasons, but Wake Forest has been unnecessarily left on the outside in all three of those tourneys. Forbes returns a potential ACC Player of the Year in Hunter Sallis, who was the fifth leading scorer in the league at 18 ppg. Coach Forbes also talks about his philosophies and ideas based on the game as it stands right now.
Today’s Discussion Includes;
- How the team’s decorum fits the school as well as the team
- The solid play and efforts of Hunter Salis, Cam Hildreth, and Efton Reid
- How the spring and summer months may have changed with the transfer portal
- Enabling players to create a positive mindset
Coach Lutz comes over to Oklahoma State from Western Kentucky where the Hilltoppers won the Conference USA Tournament which placed them into their first NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013. He also had taken Texas A&M – Corpus Christi to two Southland Tournament titles, leading to NCAA Tournament berths in 2022 and 2023. The Cowboys return Bryce Johnson and Jamyron Keller as the only returnees among last season’s top nine scoring leaders.
Today’s Discussions Include:
- How Thompson and Keller can fit into the Cowboys rotation
- Arkansas transfer Devo Davis, former WKU Hilltopper Brandon Newman, and LaSalle’s Khalil Bradley
- Coach Lutz’s offensive approach which averaged 14.6 seconds last season, fourth in CBB
- Philosophies on the functions of the transfer portal
Coach Mills brought an impressive coaching career into Wichita as he coached as an assistant to Scott Drew at Baylor for 14 years and he took over the ORU Titans and turned them into a power where they won the Summit League championship and finished 18-0 in his last season there in Tulsa. In rebuilding the Shockers, he played a major non-conference slate which saw his team grow into a much tougher team in the second half of the season. His returnees and transfer portal recruits will have the experience to allow Wichita State to grow into a challenging team in the AAC this season.
Topics include:
- Work with Coach Drew and team-building at ORU
- Return of starters Xavier Bell, Harlond Beverly, and Quincy Ballard
- Georgia transfer Justin Hill
- How the history of the legendary Wichita State program is a key in the rebuild
- Much more!
Coach Dawkins comes back onto the “Marching to Madness” hardwood after his UCF Knights were a tough out immediately in the Big 12 after winning seven games and then they lost five of those 11 by 8 points or under. UCF’s adjusted defensive efficiency was 21st in college basketball while their opponents shot only 41.2 percent from the field, 36th out of the 352 D-1 teams. The key will be on offense with the two returning scorers in Jaylin Sellers and Darius Allen. Coach Dawkins also added a pair of excellent scorers in UTSA transfer Jordan Ivy-Curry and former George Mason Patriot Keyshawn Hall.
The show’s topics include:
- Sellers and Allen returning as talented shooters
- How Ivy-Curry and Hall possess dynamics in addition to scoring ability
- Philosophy of how to recruit the transfer portal
- Coach Dawkins’ years with Coach K at Duke and in his nine seasons in the NBA
Coach Wayne Tinkle looks forward to the Beavers’ being able to play in the WCC with Washington State after the Pac-12 was disbanded after 109 years. The Beavers will have a tough schedule as Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga are generally the top two teams in the league. Still, the middle of the conference — San Francisco and Santa Clara are generally in the mix while San Diego — moved forward last season to create a new group of challengers. Michael Rataj is the lone returning starter for the Beavers as his leadership will be a huge key this upcoming 2024-25 season.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- The Beavers and the new home in the WCC
- Return of Michael Rataj and Josiah Lake
- International teammates for the Beavers
- The Oregon State-Oregon basketball rivalry
- Much more!
Coach Tony Skinn played at George Mason and was a starter on the Patriots’ 2006 Final Four team, averaging 11.3 points in GMU’s five games in that tournament. He scored 1,079 points in 68 games and was a two-time All-CAA selection. Coach Skinn was most recently with Kevin Willard at Maryland in 2022-23 when he worked to lead the Terps to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. He spent three seasons with Willard at Seton Hall and left the Pirates to join Chris Holtmann at Ohio State in 2021-22. He led the Patriots to 20 wins last season as he and Coch Kim English put those back-to-back 20-win seasons for the first time since Paul Hewitt accomplished those 20 W’s in 2011-12 and 2012-13.
Topics of Discussion include:
- Coach Skinn’s philosophy and style of basketball
- Guard Darius Maddox coming back to Fairfax as the leading returning scorer
- Jared Billups, Woody Newton, and their ability to take their games to a higher level in 2024-25
- KD Johnson transferring from Auburn to George Mason
- Much more!
Ole Miss head coach Chris Beard is back on MTM, discussing plenty of analytics and ideas from his philosophies as well as his strategies and ideas. He discusses similarities and differences between the SEC and Big 12 with his approach through the SEC basketball courts in his first season. He notes offense and defense from his points of view which makes for an excellent knowledge base of basketball.
Discussions Include:
- Shooting and playmaking ability for Ole Miss, as of now
- Offensive rebounding ideas and philosophies
- Moving the program forward with more depth
- Ideas on eliminating your opponents’ field goal attempts and trying to force opposing offenses deeper into the shot clock
Coach Dwight Perry checks in for his initial appearance on “Marching to Madness.” He played for three seasons at Kentucky while also working as an assistant to Shaka Smart at VCU, Johnny Dawkins at Stanford, and Niko Medved and Bob Richey at Furman. He has helped to orchestrate five winning seasons at Wofford as he was Mike Young’s assistant for two years and then became the associate head coach while finishing 17-15 in 2023-24 as the head coach of the Terriers. Wofford should be a challenger this upcoming season in a tough and deep Southern Conference.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- The Terriers’ efficiency on both ends of the floor
- Coach Perry’s background which led him to Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium as the Terriers’ head coach
- Getting the best version of the team as a whole
- The three-ball which leads to other offensive facets at Wofford
Chipola Head Coach Donnie Tyndall has one of the best junior college teams and groups of players every season inside the game. He has placed 28 of his players at the D-1 level in four years. Homes for these kids have included Kansas State, Syracuse, and Florida State, among others. He has led the Indians to the Final Four twice in his four seasons and has won the tough Panhandle Conference in all four years he has been at Chipola.
Discussions of this episode of “Marching to Madness” include:
- Winning at a monumental level at Chipola
- Winning the Panhandle Conference, one of the nation’s toughest JC conferences, in all four of his seasons with the Indians
- Players such as Greedy Williams, Dontae Walker, and JJ Walton
- The up-tempo reputation of junior college basketball
Coach David Riley comes into the Palouse after leading Eastern Washington to a 62-38 record in his three seasons as the head coach. The Eagles also won the Big Sky regular season title in the last two seasons. Coach Riley’s brother, David is a defensive assistant with the Baltimore Ravens, and his uncle is Mike Riley the former head football coach at Nebraska, Oregon State, and the San Diego Chargers.
Topics of Conversation include:
- Being in the Eastern Washington program for 13 seasons
- The idea of the three-point field goal as his EWU teams shot 36 percent combined in all three of his seasons.
- Coaching philosophies and how they translate into a program
- Bringing Cedric Coward from Eastern Washington and adding a pair of former Pac-12 transfers in Washington’s Nate Calmese and former Cal Bear ND Okafor.
Coach Randy Bennett checks in on “Marching to Madness” as his Gaels took both the WCC regular season championship and the tournament title this past season. Bennett has been at Saint Mary’s for 23 seasons where he currently has posted a 533-216 ledger as he has won 71.2 percent of his games. SMC has enjoyed the success of Gaels basketball as Coach Bennett has presided over three WCC regular season championships and two Conference tournament titles since 2015.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- The longevity of the Gaels in Moraga, California
- The defensive reputation of Saint Mary’s
- Transfers in Memphis guard Ashton Hardaway and former Arizona Wildcat Paulius Mursuskas
- The entrance of Oregon State and Washington State in to the WCC
- Much more!
Coach Will Wade led his McNeese Cowboys to a 30-4 record in his first season in Lake Charles, La. His Cowboys won the Southland Conference post-season tournament and the regular season. Coach Wade and his staff improved the program by 19 games last season as this was the best improvement by any team in the nation. McNeese had a superstar in Shahada Wells, who was the player of the year in the Southland Conference. He brings back two talented guards in DJ Richards and Jahvon Garcia and point guard Omar Cooper. Christian Shumate will be a key in the post where he averaged 12.1 points and 9.5 boards per game while shooting 56.1 percent from the floor.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Intangibles to improve the record by 19 games
- Developing Shahada Wells into a key player in college basketball
- Ideas on developing Christian Shumate into taking the next step
- Creation of depth based on the transfer portal in addition to returnees
Coach Cuonzo Martin returns to Springfield, Missouri, for the second time as he is again the head coach of the Missouri State Bears, a position he held from 2008-2011. Coach Martin is a successful coach in a myriad of ways as he took Tennessee, Cal, and Missouri into the NCAA Tournament while winning 57.1 percent of his contests so far in his career. He also took Missouri State to the MVC regular season championship in 2011, but lost the MVC title game to Indiana State. He has always had quality teams on the defensive end of the floor and they are generally tough in allowing the three while providing tough matchups inside the arc.
Topics include:
- Returning to the Bears for a second run after a 61-41 record from 2008-2011
- Watching games the last two seasons when he wasn’t coaching
- Adding Bears to the roster as Mozae Downing-Rivers and Wesley Oba check in as key players in the system
- Defensive philosophy and concepts
Michigan Wolverines head basketball coach Dusty May led Florida Atlantic to the NCAA Final Four in 2023 and now, Coach May is back in the Big Ten as he was an Indiana graduate and on the staff of the Hoosiers. Coach May discusses his time at Indiana and making Eastern Michigan a springboard for his coaching career. After a 60-13 record in his last two seasons, May moves to Michigan where the Wolverines look to return as a challenger in the Big Ten.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- The move to Ann Arbor
- Remaking the Wolverines’ roster
- Former Auburn guard Tre Donaldson and North Texas transfer Rubin Jones as a pair of dynamic guards in the backcourt
- Working to reboot the Wolverines’ defense which struggled last season
Coach Chris Jans returns to “Marching to Madness” after taking Mississippi State to its first appearance in back-to-back NCAA Tournaments since 2008-09. Jans loses big man Tolu Smith in the middle, but a major key will be the return of dynamic Josh Hubbard to the point guard position. Mississippi State has also had success with incoming transfers as the Bulldogs currently have six incoming transfers, one freshman, then they had five players leave MSU via the portal.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Success in the SEC Tournament was key for the Bulldogs to travel to “March Madness”
- Coach Jans’ development of defensive philosophy and implementation of new defensive ideas through the years
- Former SEC ballers Riley Kugel and RJ Melendez move into Starkville
- The entrance of freshman Dellquan Warren
Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim checks in as he led the Bulls to a record-setting season at an unbelievably high level in year one at USF. He led the Bulls to their first regular season title in school history and a 25-8 record where the 25 wins were the most in the biography of South Florida basketball. In addition, the Bulls went 16-2 and finished two games ahead of second-place Florida Atlantic. Those 16 conference wins were the most league ‘W’s” in USF history while the 15 consecutive wins in AAC play were also a school record. This happened after Amir’s four-year run at Kennesaw State, where he built the Owls from a one-win team in his first season to a 26-9 campaign and an A-Sun tournament championship in year four, which resulted in an NCAA Tournament bid.
Discussions Include:
- How the Bulls players were responsible for setting all the records
- Four Bulls that hit the transfer portal
- Florida State transfer De’Ante Green and Jamille Reynolds, formerly of Cincinnati, coming aboard as two key transfers
- The “build it and they will come” addage and how it is synonymous with USF Bulls basketball
… And Much More!
Coach Lanier takes over the basketball program at Rice after the Owls slipped to 11-21, but won four of five games on the road. Lanier transitions from SMU where he took the Mustangs to 20 wins only one year after SMU only won 10 in the 2022-23 season. Before then, he took the Georgia State Panthers to the NCAA Tournament in 2021 when they won the Sun Belt Conference Tournament as he compiled a 53-30 record in his three seasons in Atlanta. Lanier has brought in some new players in the transfer portal who should help him work incessantly on the rebuild. Rice struggled defensively last season and Coach discusses defensive ideas and philosophies.
Topics of Discussion include:
- Coach Lanier implements his defensive philosophy with the Owls
- Approach to rebuilding a program
- Transitioning from SMU to Rice
- Villanova guard Trey Patterson as a tansfer
… And much more!
Portland head coach Shantay Legans and his Pilots had a tough 23-24 season with some injuries and academic casualties. The fourth-year Pilots coach will look to build his team to improve from a season where they finished tied for sixth in the WCC. Legans talks about how he feels he should have handled and maneuvered the transfer portal better. He welcomes back Vukasin Masic while adding a pair of new transfers in the former American University center Jermaine Webb and Max Mackinnon, who comes over from Elon.
Topics of Conversation Include:
- Recruiting in Australia and globally
- Changing the Pilots’ offensive output and defensive identity of the team
- Challenges and ideas in using the transfer portal
- Thoughts on the NBA Championship series between the Celtics and Mavericks
Coach Nick McDevitt is back on “Marching to Madness” as he discusses the Blue Raiders, who finished in a four-way tie for fourth in Conference USA this past season. He talks about the changes in CUSA since he came to Murfreesboro and a peak at resetting the roster for the ’24-25 season.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Upsetting La. Tech in the CUSA Tournament as three teams tied for fourth
- Building Elias King as a key player during his four-year career
- Arizona State transfer Kamari Lands and former TCU Horned Frog Eassam Moustafa coming aboard
- Changes in CUSA since he started at MT, seven years ago.
… And much more!!
Coach Ingelsby has built a solid foundation for the Delaware Blue Hens. in the challenging CAA. Delaware has posted five winning seasons and a CAA Tournament title in his eight seasons with the Blue Hens. He posted another solid recruiting season with Jyare Davis heading to Syracuse and Gerald Drumgoole bound for Pitt.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- How additions and subtractions of players via the transfer portal can be complementary to the program
- How players embrace Delaware and use their opportunities better in respective games
- The returning leading scorers in post Niels Lane and guard Cavan Reilly
- The challenge of the depth in the CAA
Coach Golding initially appears on the “Marching to Madness” CBB podcast, discussing his UTEP Miners who tied for fourth in the Conference USA basketball regular season. Then, the Miners made it to the conference tournament championship game for the first time since 2011, but they lost a 78-71 decision to Western Kentucky. Coach Golding discusses raising Abilene Christian, his alma mater, from D-2 to D-1 and then the Wildcats winning two of their last three Southland titles which saw them with a pair of NCAA bids, where the previous embodied a victory over Texas in Round 1.
Topics of Discussion include:
- The culture that is developed for players to participate and win in league tournaments
- Losing the top two leading scorers in Sid Powell and Tae Hardy
- The return of Otis Frazier and Corey Camper as Frazier works at power forward while Camper made the second most three-point field goals for the MIners
- The defensive philosophy that allowed the Miners to lead CUSA in allowing only 5.8 made threes as well as a 32.2 percent three point percentage for opponents
The Bruins tied for fourth in the Missouri Valley Conference and finished with the 5-seed in the tournament. Belmont lost five starters as the roster had two seniors but Ja’kobi Gillespie (Maryland), Cade Tyson (North Carolina), and Malik Dia (Ole Miss) all hit the transfer portal. The Bruins finished 8-3 in their last 11 games as Gillespie returned from injury and was a key in pushing the strong finish for the Bruins. Coach Alexander and I discuss the presence of the transfer portal and the passing of the great Bill Walton.
Topics of discussion include …
- Former Bruins guard Ben Sheppard’s NBA playoffs appearance as an Indiana Pacer
- Losing Gillespie, Tyson, and Dia in the portal
- Win Miller, Isaiah Walker and Kyle Vanderjagt return and will be key players going forward into the 2024-25 season
- Maintaining the 20-win mantra in Belmont’s program
Coach Bruce Pearl returns to the “Marching to Madness” college basketball podcast as you see him live on the left screen and my background on the right is coach Pearl working a game on the sidelines. Auburn won its second SEC Tournament in the last five seasons with wins over NCAAT participants South Carolina, Mississippi State, and Florida. Auburn has seen five 20-win seasons in Pearl’s tenure while going 25-6 in the 2020 season that saw the tournaments interrupted by COVID. In addition, he took Tennessee to the NCAA Tournament in all six seasons he was there and had the Milwaukee Panthers on the NCAA brackets in two of his four years and he took them to the Sweet 16 in his fourth and final season before he came to Knoxville.
Topics include:
- The Tigers cutting the nets in Nashville with that second NCAA Tournament title in five years
- Return of Johni Broome, Chad Baker-Mazara, Denver Jones, Dylan Cardwell
- Tigers in the transfer portal with 5-star Tahaad Pettiford as a key point guard
- The continual depth in SEC Basketball
Fresno State head coach Vance Walberg made his first trip into the “Marching to Madness” CBB podcast as he looks to push the Bulldogs back into a position where they are a solid challenger in the tough Mountain West Conference. Coach Walberg has coached the game for 40 years at all levels, including 697 wins and 16 league titles as a prep coach.
He has worked in the NBA for the Sacramento Kings, Philadelphia 76ers, and Denver Nuggets as well as two seasons as the head coach at Pepperdine and three as an assistant at UMass. He is a basketball scientist with his development of the dribble drive motion offense which is part of his own basketball culture. Arkansas head coach John Calipari is on board with Coach Walberg’s acumen as the two met for the first time when Coach Cal was at Memphis.
The discussion includes:
- Coach Walberg’s development of the dribble drive offense
- Qualities to move the Bulldogs forward
- New signings for the Red Wave
- Growing the program inside of the tough Mountain West Conference
… And much more!
Coach Jim Les just finished his 11th season at UC Davis where he led the Aggies to within one game of the NCAA Tournament while they finished the season second in the Big West basketball regular season. Coach Les discusses the campus as well as giving plenty of ideas in coaching and his thoughts and ideas inside the game. We discuss Big West Player of the Year Elijah Pepper who has moved on to the Australian Professional Basketball League as a member of the Perth Wildcats. Coach Les also talks about the ascension of the league and how it has become a solid stop along the course of the 32 NCAA basketball conferences.
Coach Les played seven seasons in the NBA for the Kings, Clippers, Jazz, and Hawks. He shot 39.6 percent from three-point range throughout his career.
Topics include:
- According to kenpom.com, UC Davis posted a 20.9 percent forced turnover average per game
- The quality of Big West Player of the Year, Eli Pepper
- The return of Ty Johnson and his 17.8 points per game
- Coach Les’s defensive and three-point shooting philosophies
Coach Taylor just finished his 11th season at CSF as he worked on a rebuild in ’23-24. He posted back-to-back 20-win seasons in ’21-22 and ’22-23 and placed the Titans in two of their four NCAA appearances dating back to when the program was born in NCAA Division-1 hoops in 1975. He loses his top three scorers in DJ Brewton, Tory San Antonio, and Max Jones, but has five new players that will be able to figure in the rotation next season.
Topics of Discussion include:
- How the Titans present their summer workouts and the subsequent drills
- Losing the those top three scorers
- Five new Titans as three came in the transfer portal and two committed to CSF out of high school
- Maintaining sustainability in a one-bid league
Coach Mike Jones drops by “Marching to Madness” once again as his talented Spartans finished tied for second with Chattanooga in the Southern Conference in 2023-24. Jones loses three of his top players as Mikeal Brown-Jones was the SoCon’s second-leading scorer with 18.9 ppg. Twins Keyshaun and Kobe Langley finished their fifth years at UNCG as they were two of the top defensive players in the league. Coach Jones also gives us a coaches clinic on his defensive philosophy as his teams are always atop their leagues on the defensive end of the floor.
Topics include:
- Concepts and drills in coaching defense
- Mikeal Brown-Jones’ transfer to Ole Miss and Keyshaun and Kobe Brown finishing their fifth seasons in the program
- Donovan Atwell as the Spartans’ leading returning scorer
- Kenyon Giles and Michael Polite, III, coming to UNCG as transfers from Radford and George Mason, respectively
Coach Frank Haith returns to “Marching to Madness” as he looks forward to his second season as an assistant coach on Coach Rodney Terry’s staff. Haith is following an assistant coaching position at Memphis in 2022-23 and he spent 2004-2022 as the head coach at Miami, Missouri, and Tulsa, winning 343 games in those 17 seasons. Haith was second on the all-time wins list with 138 ‘Ws’ at Tulsa just after he went 76-28 with the Tigers in 2011-2014. In his seven years at Miami, he led the Hurricanes to 129 wins and three 20-win seasons.
Topics of Conversation Include:
- Texas’s defense allowed 17.9 seconds per possession for it’s opponents
- Kaden Shedrick returns to the middle as the Longhorns’ leading returning scorer
- How losing nine players to transfer portal or graduation can affect the dynamics of a team in the following year
- Transfers join Texas basketball for the 2024-25 campaign
- Much more!
Coach Driscoll chatted about the potential NBA opportunity or high-major transfer for Chaz Lanier who along with Dorian James graduated from UNF on Friday, James earned his M.S. while Lanier was presented with his Bachelor’s Degree. Driscoll has organized the North Florida basketball team as a current player in the Atlantic Sun where the Ospreys played one of the toughest non-conference schedules in college basketball, once again in 2023-24.
Topics include:
- Chaz Lanier’s stride to becoming a potential NBA Draft pick or a high-major transfer
- Dorian James as a key Osprey on and off the floor
- Transfer portal details
- Finishing in fifth in the ASUN and with a 9-7 record after being predicted to finish 11th in the preseason
- Much more!
UMass head basketball coach Frank Martin led the Minutemen to a 20-11 record, finishing 11-7 in the Atlantic-10 and receiving a double-bye in the A-10 Tournament. The 2023-24 season was UMass’s first 20-win campaign since 2013-14 when they were 24-9 and this was also the last season the Minutemen made it to the NCAA Tournament. Coach Martin took South Carolina to it’s only Final Four and Elite Eight in 2017. He had a five-year run at Kansas State where the Wildcats were in the NCAA Tournament in five of those seasons. K-State went to the Elite Eight in 2010.
Topics of Discussion include:
- A 20-win season in Coach Martin’s second year in Amherst
- Transfer Portal Problems
- Returning point guard Rahsool Diggins
- Jayden Ndjigue rising to his sophomore season as a small forward
… And much more!!!
Legendary Coach Jim Harrick is back on “Marching to Madness” as he posted ‘W’s’ in 470 games in his career. We remember 1995 when he became the only UCLA coach since John Wooden to lead the Bruins to a national championship. Harrick took UCLA to the national championship in 1995 as he was the National Coach of the Year and the Pac-12 Coach of the Year during that season. He is still the second-winningest coach at UCLA behind Wooden with his 192 wins. He led the Bruins to three Sweet 16s and two Elite Eights.
Harrick started his head coaching career at Pepperdine, leading the Waves to five WCC titles and four NCAA Tournament appearances. Harrick also notched four WCC Coach of the Year awards as the Waves were 87-35 in the ACC in Harrick’s career. After coaching the Bruins for seven years, Harrick went to Rhode Island as the head coach in 1997 as he turned the Rams into a national competitor with his two NCAA Tournament appearance and a berth in the Elite Eight in 1999. Harrick moved into the SEC at Georgia where he took the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament twice.
Topics of Discussion include:
- Discussion about leading the UCLA Bruins to a national championship in 1995
- Coach Harrick thoughts on UConn and the Back-to-Back national championships
- A look at the descending of the Pac-12
- His thoughts on issues in college basketball
… And Much More!!
Coach Gillen does a stellar job as the college basketball analyst for CBSSN on predominantly Mountain West Conference. We discuss NC State as an upstart in winning 9 in a row to get to the Final Four where we also discussed UConn winning the first back-to-back title in 17 years. We had a good SEC/ACC discussion as well as some excellent thoughts about coaches from several different stops.
Topics of Discussion include:
- Discussion about this season’s Final Four
- Coach Gillen’s Elite Eight matchup as the Providence coach vs. Arizona in 1997
- A look at Mountain West and SEC/ACC Basketball
- Excellent job by Coach Kevin Keatts in getting NC State to the Final Four
… And Much More!!!
Coach Magpayo steered a young Highlanders team into a tough out from the middle to later part of the season. UCR ended up winning eight out of their last 11 games as they defeated a top UC Irvine Anteaters squad, 88-78, and made it to the semifinals of the Big West Tournament with a win over Cal State Bakersfield before losing to eventual champion Long Beach State. Barrington Hargress, Isaiah Moses, and Nate Pickens form a talented and complementary backcourt that should complement each other well.
Topics of Discussion include:
- The Highlanders’ solid finish in winning those 8 out of 11 games
- Barrington Hargress as the Big West Freshman of the Year
- Manufacturing many three-point attempts as nine Highlanders posted from 45 to 148 three-point attempts
- Idea to create shorter possessions with many of the abilities coming in transition off of turnovers
… And much more!!!
Coach Eran Ganot checks in after his Warriors finished the season with 10 wins in their last 14 games. The competitiveness gave them an opening night win in the Big West Tournament and put them in a position to face Cal-Davis in the semi-finals where they lost a tough 68-65 decision. Coach Ganot has led the Warriors to winning percentages in each of the last seven seasons as they posted their first back-to-back 20-win seasons since 2014-2015.
Topics of Discussion include:
- The Warriors’ six seniors who provided them with a 20-win season
- Coach Ganot’s administration of a plan of attack on both ends of the floor
- The evaluation of how to use the transfer portal
- Tom Beattie and Ryan Rapp as two strong players on the 2024-25 roster
… And much more!!!
We catch back up with Oregon State head basketball coach Wayne Tinkle as his Beavers were a freshman/sophomore-oriented team that lost nine games by eight points or less during the season. Coach Tinkle finished his 18th season as a head coach as he finished his 10th season at Oregon State after eight years at Montana. Next season, Oregon State and Washington State will play in the WCC as the Beavers and Cougars who are the two returning Pac-12 teams.
Topics of Discussion include:
- Oregon State’s 23-24 campaign with such a young roster
- The movement of Beavers’ hoops into the Pac-12 for next season
- Thoughts on the transfer portal and NIL
- Looking at this weekend’s Final Four
Coach Cantu checks back in on “Marching to Madness” as he and I discuss the tournament from lots of angles, including our thoughts on the misses the NCAA made in seeding and placing teams. We also went around the country and discussed the Big 12 and SEC as well as teams we thought could pull upsets. Coach Cantu also named his Final Four and national champion.
Topics of Discussion Include:
- Big 12 and SEC Invitees to the Tournament
- Basketball discussions dealing with the reputations of different teams
- Teams that could crash the Tournament’s party
- Thoughts on players on teams that could make a difference
… And much more!
Coach Jones is no stranger to basketball in Florida as he was an assistant at Florida for 11 years and built teams at Marshall and UCF as head coaches at both schools. He came into DeLand, Fla. five years ago and led the Stetson Hatters to 22 wins this season. They finished second in the Atlantic Sun and won the tournament on Sunday with a 94-91 victory over a tough Austin Peay Governors squad. In addition, the NCAA Tournament bid will be the first in Stetson basketball history. Jalen Blackmon was phenomenal in the title game as the Hatters leading scorer netted 43 points for the win.
Topics of Discussion include:
- The Hatters’ ASUN championship and berth in the NCAA Tournament
- The play and style of Jalen Bridges
- Building Stetson into a solid basketball program
- College Basketball in the Sunshine State
- Much more!
Coach Penders returns to MTM as we talk Big 12 and how Houston made the trek into the conference from the American Athletic Conference. The Cougars didn’t miss a beat behind Coach Kelvin Sampson as they won by two games over Iowa State. Coach Penders also chats about his life as a coach at 7 different schools where he was at seven stops and won a total of 649 games. He took Rhode Island, Texas, George Washington, and Houston and built those programs as he took the Cougars on the rebuild. Coach Penders turned all of these into NCAA Tournament teams and he not only made the tournament, but he took them deep into the brackets on several occasions.
Coach Penders played basketball and baseball at UConn and was the 116th pick in the eighth round of the 1968 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Indians.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Houston Cougars winning the Big 12 in their first season in the league
- Basketball philosophies that Coach Penders has developed through his career
- Texas guard Max Abmas
- The approach to playing and being successful in the NCAA Tournament
Coach Kerns led the Mountaineers to the best conference record in school history at 16-2 in the rigorous Sun Belt Conference. The 26 wins were the most in a regular season in App history as well. The Mountaineers won a pair of tight four and six-point victories over James Madison as they finished one fame ahead of the Dukes for the regular season title.
Topics of discussion include:
- The defensive characterization inside the on-court attack
- Only averaging 13 fouls per game
- The balance in scoring between the top seven players in the rotation
- The dynamics of Donovan Gregory, Terence Harcum, and Tre’Von Spillers
- Much more!
Coach Hodge steps onto the hardwood at “Marching to Madness” as he is in his first season as the North Texas Mean Green head coach. He discusses his team’s defensive philosophy as he spent six seasons as coach Grant McCasland’s assistant in Denton, Texas. Coach Hodge coached at the junior college level as he rolled up a 146-24 record at Paris JC and Midland College.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Hodge’s coaching career
- The defensive mindset of the Mean Green
- Jason Edwards’ averaging 18.6 points and 14.2 shots per game
- “The Mastermind of the North Texas Defense”
- Much more!
Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson comes back onto the “Marching to Madness” college basketball podcast as his Cougars are sitting at No. 1 this week while they lead Iowa State in the Big 12 race by one game. We chat about the toughness and backcourt skills of Jamal Shead, LJ Cryer, and Emanuel Sharp and posts, J’Wan Roberts and Ja’Vier Francis. The Cougars defeated Cincinnati, 67-59, on Monday as they scored 15 points off of 19 Bearcats turnovers.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Cougars as a sustainable basketball team
- The backcourt presence of Jamal Shead, LJ Cryer, and Emanuel Sharp
- Post-play with J’Wan Roberts and Ja’Vier Francis
- The skills of freshman JoJo Tugler, who averages 16 minutes per game
The Washington State Cougars have had a strong season in the Pac-12 as they sit one game behind Arizona for the league lead. Coach Smith and I talk about the Cougs’ trips into Arizona State last week as well as look at the two home matchups with USC and USC at the end of this week. WSU features a big lineup with Isaac Jones in the middle and Myles Rice, Jaylen Wells, and Andrej Jakimovski as consistent three-point producers.
Topics of discussion include:
- Last week’s trip to Arizona as well as checking out UCLA and USC in the Palouse this weekend
- The inside play of leading scorer Isaac Jones
- On the perimeter with Myles Rice and Jaylen Wells
- Coach Smith’s hopes of capturing third base in Houston as a senior in high school and an Astros fan
Coach Turner once again has his Anteaters battling for the top spot in Big West basketball. Currently, they hold a one-game lead over UC Irvine and they match up with a solid rival in UCSB on Thursday night before playing at UC San Diego on Saturday evening. This team is known for it’s stingy defense as well as connectivity on offense as those are two keys in building a tough team that has potential in March.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Anteaters’ control of defensive analytics, via kenpom.com, in the Big West
- Building a three-point attack as part of the overall offensive scheme
- Justin Hohn, Andre Henry, and Pierre Cockrell on the perimeter
- Coach Turner closes on his ninth 20-win season with the Anteaters
- Much more!
Coach Drew returns to MTM as his Baylor Bears have won four of their last five following a three-game losing streak where all of the losses were one possession. Baylor is one of the top offenses in the nation as the Bears average 82.6 points per game and are ranked fourth on kenpom.com in raw offensive efficiency. Ja’Kobe Walter leads six Bears in double figures as the Baylor offense is one of the toughest matchups inside the game.
Topics of discussion include:
- Following the three-game losing streak by winning four out of five
- How opponents generally matchup with the Bears’ offense
- The offensive abilities of different players
- Freshman big man Yves Missi’s quickness on both ends of the floor
- Much more!
The Charlotte 49ers are off to their best start in a league since 2005 in Atlantic 10 play. Coach Aaron Feaene and his staff have developed a physical team that is one game back of first place behind South Florida and tied with Florida Atlantic as they and the Owls have two losses in the AAC. Charlotte is a physical team with several options on offense as they play Pack-Line Defense as their ultimate defensive scheme.
Topics of discussion include:
- Charlotte’s successful first season in the AAC
- Coach Fearne’s background as a coach and player in Australia’s Pro League
- Leadership ability of Lu’Cyr Patterson
- Dishon Jackson and Igor Milic in the post
- Much more!
Yale Bulldogs head coach James Jones is back on MTM with his Bulldogs in the Ivy League lead at 16-6, overall, and a perfect 7-0 in Ivy League play. Yale has won nine consecutive games as they defeated Cornell, 80-78, to take the outright Ivy lead. Watch 7-0 Danny Wolf, who posted 25 points and 10 rebounds against the Big Red as his versatility gives Jones the ability to run a 5-out offense with Wolf as a threat on the perimeter as well as in the paint.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coming from 15-down to edge Cornell on a three-pointer by Matt Knowling
- Danny Wolf’s overall ability
- The versatility of Bez Mbang
- How the schedule breaks for the Bulldogs down the stretch
- Much more!
Coach Senderoff and the Golden Flashes are in the middle of the Mac right now where seven teams are within two games each. The MAC only brings eight teams to its conference tournament, so Kent State is among the teams that hope to keep winning down the stretch and create one of those top eight seeds for Golden Flashes hoops. Kent State is a solid three-point shooting team which is a key to their squad’s offensive approach.
Topics of discussion include:
- Kent State moving into the middle of the MAC at half of the league season
- Jalen Sullinger and Gio Santiago on the perimeter
- VonCameron Davis’ approach to the game and his leadership
- The Golden Flashes’ rematch with Northern Illinois on Saturday
- Much more!
Coach May has seen his Florida Atlantic Owls portray a solid follow-up to last season’s Final Four as they have recorded an 18-4 record and 8-1 in the AAC at this point. The Owls are tied for first place with South Florida as both currently have once loss each and FAU has currently won seven in a row. Coach May discusses his roster as well as the high level of offensive intensity which has the Owls in the Top 15 in the nation in effective field goal percentage.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach May’s returnees from last season’s Final Four squad
- The prolific offense that averaged 36.9 percent from three
- How guard Johnell Davis has gotten even better
- The inside presence of 7-1 Vladislav Goldin
- Much more!
Coach Alan Huss makes his initial entrance to the “Marching to Madness” college basketball podcast in his first season as head coach of the High Point Panthers. Coach Huss has led HPU to a 20-4 record and the Panthers are currently alone at the top of the league with a 9-0 BSC record. High Point is one of the fastest and most viable offenses in the country, averaging 84.9 points per game.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Huss’s background at Creighton as he also coached high school, prep school and AAU basketball
- The 85 points per game as a scoring average
- Duke Miles and Kezza Griffa as a pair of consistent scorers
- The play of Kimani Hamilton at power forward
Coach Simon joined MTM on Friday as we discussed the transition from Southern Utah to Bowling Green, the play of Marcus Hill, and the play of power forward Rashaun Agee. The Falcons picked up an 81-72 win over Ball State last Wednesday before a tough 77-76 loss to Central Michigan on Saturday.
Topics of discussion include:
- Major parts of Marcus Hill’s overall game
- Improvement of Rashaun Agee over last season
- The Falcons’ physical presence of the Bowling Green squad
- Consistent challenges in the MAC
- Much more!
Coach Becker discusses his 16-5 Catamounts who are also 6-0 and lead the American East Conference. We talk about Saturday’s 67-57 win over Bryant as that left Vermont alone atop the AEC. Coach Becker and I also discuss his defense and how it is a major point in the Catamounts’ attack again this season.
Topics of discussion include:
- The win over Bryant and the defensive effort in that win
- How Vermont’s patented defense has once again been a key in AEC play so far in ’23-’24
- Shamir Bogues’ overall presence
- T.J. Long’s versatile offensive abilities
- Much more!
Utah State Aggies head coach Danny Sprinkle is in his first season as the Aggies’ head coach after four seasons at Montana State where he led the Bobcats into the NCAA Tournament last season. Coach Sprinkle has led USU to a 17-2 overall record and 5-1 in the Mountain West where the Aggies are tied for first with Boise State. Coach Sprinkle joins us on a milestone 900th episode of “Marching to Madness”.
Topics of discussion include:
- Rebounding from the first MW loss to New Mexico with a win over Fresno State
- Coach Sprinkle’s philosophies on offense and defense
- Great Osobor’s consistency on both ends of the floor
- The play of Ian Martinez and Darius Brown in the backcourt
- Much more!
Coach Newman makes his debut on MTM as his Cal State Northridge Matadors check in at 4-2 in the Big West and 13-5, overall. They are on a collision course with their first winning season since 2008-09 and if they continue to win, CSB can position itself for a high seed in the Big West Tournament. This team plays an exciting style of offense which allows them to shoot 47.2 percent per game.
Topics of discussion include:
- Offensive sustainability
- De’Sean Allen-Eakins and Dionte Bostic as a talented inside-outside combination
- Gianni Hunt’s step forward
- Coach Newman’s 10 seasons as an assistant and interim head coach at CS Fullerton
- Much more!
Coach Casey Alexander is back on MTM as his Bruins have once again been a tough out in the MVC with the transition and three-point games that are clear indicators of the program. The Bruins were tied for first with four other teams going into the weekend after defeating Drake and Illinois State last week. Malik Dia is a huge key for Belmont and could be a possible MVC Player of the Year if he continues to be a consistent producer.
Topics of discussion include:
- Malik Dia’s overall game
- Cade Tyson and Ja’Kobi Gillespie joining Dia in the backcourt
- Keishawn Davidson’s re-emergence after injuries last season
- Methods of attack from game to game in the tough Missouri Valley
- Much more!
Coach Dawkins once again joins “Marching to Madness” as we chatted about the Knights’ 65-60 win over Kansas on Wednesday evening. Coach Dawkins also gave some information on BYU, who visits the Knights on Saturday. Ibrahima Diallo was major in the middle as he scored 13 points and held Kansas big man Hunter Dickinson to 12. The Knights’ had an advantage in athleticism and versatility as those both attributed to the upset of the Jayhawks.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Initial Big 12 win over No. 3 Kansas
- The play of Ibrahima Diallo
- The transition into Big 12 play
- Jaylin Sellers and Darius Johnson in the backcourt
- Much more!
Coach Pitino discusses the season so far as the Lobos are currently 13-3 overall and 1-2 in what is always a tough Mountain West Conference. We discussed the backcourt of Donovan Dent, Jamal Mashburn, Jr., and Jalen House. we talked about some analytics and we talked about the potential of freshman JT Toppin.
Topics of discussion include:
- New Mexico’s 77-60 win over Wyoming followed by an 83-73 loss at UNLV
- Donovan Dent’s as a scorer, playmaker, and assist-man
- An average possession length of 15.4 seconds, 22nd in college basketball
- The scoring ability of Jamal Mashburn, Jr.
- Much more!
Coach Pearl has entered his tenth season as the Auburn head basketball coach and his Tigers are off to a 7-2 start as they created a strong week with a 104-76 win over Indiana and an 87-62 victory over UNC Asheville. Pearl discusses Auburn’s depth, two monumental wins this week over Indiana and UNC Asheville, as well as his players and Sunday’s matchup with USC at Neville Arena.
Topics of discussion include:
- Having 10 or 11 Tigers who can fit his rotation
- Wins over Indiana and UNC Asheville
- The illusion of Johni Broome’s numbers vs. Indiana/UNCA
- Sunday’s matchup with Southern Cal
Coach Smith is back on MTM as he led his Utah Utes to a 73-69 win over rival BYU on Saturday evening which was his first win against the Cougars as Utah’s head coach. The Utes have a deep team that is one of the Top 25 in the nation in offensive efficiency, according to kenpom.com. Seven-foot center Branden Carlson has become a tough matchup as he takes 29.5 percent of the Utes’ shots and leads them in scoring at 17 ppg.
Topics of discussion include:
- Key points on Utah’s win over BYU
- Utah’s consistency in sharing the basketball
- Branden Carlson’s dynamics as a 7-foot center
- The depth of the Pac-12
Coach Ingelsby discusses Delaware’s 87-80 win over Xavier as well as the effectiveness of Jalun Trent in the win as well as a key overall player. We also discuss the shooting ability of Jyare Davis and Cavan Reilly, as Reilly has shot 45.1 percent from three. Coach Ingelsby has a solid team in finding the open man inside of the offensive structure.
Topics of discussion include:
- Key points in how the Blue Hens won at Xavier
- Jalun Trent’s ability in the clutch
- Gerald Drumgoole’s versatility
- The average of 15.2 assists per game
Coach D’Antoni is working to remake the Thundering Herd after they lost two key leaders and all-around players, Taevion Kinsey and Andy Taylor. Marshall is working on getting its guards into a rhythm on offense which will help to give it quality output on both ends of the floor. Marshall is currently one of the top teams in the nation in average possession which is at 14.7 seconds.
Topics of discussion include:
- Key issues in the tough start
- The effects of losing Taevion Kinsey and Andy Taylor
- Biggest problems in opponents shooting and scoring at a high level
- Leadership and it’s resolve to win
… And much more!
James Madison head coach Mark Byington sees his Dukes continue their second season in the Sun Belt Conference. JMU already has thrust itself into the Top 25 after a 79-76 opening-night victory over Michigan State. Coach Byington discusses his approach to the running game and its pace in solidifying the Dukes as one of the top transition teams in the nation.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Dukes’ opening day win at Michigan State
- Team culture in it’s current No. 22 rating
- The play of Terrence Edwards and TJ Bickerstaff and other players
- The depth and ability of Sun Belt basketball
… And much more!
Coach Seth Greenberg joined ESPN in 2012 and has been one of the top college basketball minds as a coach or in-studio. On today’s show, he talks about the ACC-SEC challenge as the two conferences split the 14 games with seven wins each. Greenberg looks inside the matchups at some key ideas from each game and he also discusses Florida Atlantic as a solid program once again this season. Coach Greenberg recorded 383 wins in his 22 seasons as a head coach in rebuilding Long Beach State, South Florida, and Virginia Tech.
Topics of discussion include:
- Bringing college basketball coaching fundamentals to the set
- Thoughts on games in the SEC-ACC Challenge
- Thoughts on Florida Atlantic’s overall progression
- The loss of the Pac-12
Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay has his Flames off to a 6-0 start as they ready themselves for Florida Atlantic and Charleston this weekend. The Flames are led by Kyle Rode who is the leading scorer so far as he paces five teammates in double figures. After a solid non-conference slate, Liberty looks forward to its first season in the revamped Conference USA.
Topics of discussion include:
- Winning the Myrtle Beach Invitational
- Kyle Rode leading five Flames in double figures
- Defensively philosophy as derived from six years at Virginia
- Entering Conference USA
… And much more!
Coach Murphy is in his fourth season as associate head coach at Arizona as he is known as one of the top recruiters inside the game. Murphy discusses Arizona’s win over Duke as well as players in the Wildcats’ rotation. Arizona lost four key scorers from last season, but Coach Murphy, Coach Lloyd, and the staff did an outstanding job bringing in a new group of Wildcats who will work towards another Pac-12 title and look for a deep run into March. Watch San Diego State transfer Keshad Johnson, known as a solid defender, who currently leads six Wildcats who average in double figures.
Topics of discussion include:
- Arizona’s win at Duke
- Six Wildcats currently averaging double figures
- Keshad Johnson’s dynamic abilities
- The development of Oumar Ballo
- Much more!
Coach Driscoll is back on “Marching to Madness” as he and the Ospreys have worked to restructure after losing their top five scorers as four entered the transfer portal while Carter Hendrickson will start his professional career in Poland. Oscar Berry and Chaz Lanier return as Berry shot 40% from three last season while Lanier encompassed a multidimensional game.
Topics of discussion include:
- Analytical thoughts about the players on the overall roster
- Evaluation of how the transfer portal has affected UNF hoops
- Competition in the ASUN
- The usual tough non-conference schedule
- Much more!
Pepperdine’s Lorenzo Romar is back on “Marching to Madness” as he discusses the overall production of leading returning scorer Taylor Mallette. Coach Romar also details the additions for the Waves through the transfer portal where former USC Trojan Ethan Anderson returns to southern California after one year at Wyoming. Pepperdine has plenty of depth which should help the Waves establish a solid rotation.
Topics of discussion include:
- Maxwell Lewis who has now transitioned to the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers
- Taylor Mallette as the Waves’ leading returning scorer
- Incoming talent which features Ethan Anderson, who has played in two NCAA Tournaments
- The inside of Jevon Porter’s game as he was a member of the WCC all-freshmen team a year ago
- Much more!
Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns joins “Marching to Madness” as his Mountaineers are picked in the Top 3 of most every Sun Belt Conference preseason preview or poll. He discusses returning five starters as his team equates to 70 percent of it’s returning scoring and 70 percent of its minutes played. In 2021, Kerns led the Mountaineers to their first conference title and NCAA Tournament appearance since 2000.
Topics of discussion include:
- Keys to keeping a roster intact with the adamant transfer portal
- The versatility of Donovan Gregory
- Xavion Brown and Terence Harcum as key members of the roster once again
- Getting ready in a 14-team conference, game by game
- Much more!
Coach Kelsey discusses philosophies which he works on with his players daily to make Charleston a top-level basketball program. The Cougars’ 20 consecutive wins a year ago were a school record as they won the CAA regular season as well as the tournament. Charleston returns its second and third leading scorers in Ante Brzovic (11.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg) and Will Reyne (10.8 ppg) as well as a solid role player in Ben Burnham, who averaged nearly 17 minutes per game while finding an average of 6.3 shots in his minutes.
Topics of discussion include:
- Philosophies that are solid parts of being a Cougar
- The connectivity inside of Coach Kelsey’s program
- Returning Brzovic, Reyne and Burnham
- The additions of transfers and freshmen into Charleston basketball
- Much more!
Coach Eric Konkol is back on “Marching to Madness” as the Golden Hurricane looks to push forward in this season’s remade American Athletic Conference. Tulsa will look to use its defense as a key to being competitive after it gave up around 77 points per game last season. Cobe Williams and Keaston Willis are a pair of solid players who came over with Konkol from Louisiana Tech
Topics of discussion include:
- Williams’ leadership skills for the Golden Hurricane
- Willis’ improvement and shooting ability
- Returning Jesaiah Wright and Ari Seals
- The reconfiguration of the AAC
- Much more!
Coach Niko Medved returns to “Marching to Madness” as he discusses Rams fifth-year returnee and all-MWC first-teamer Isaiah Stevens. Colorado State also returns a solid three-point shooter in Jalen Lake. The Rams welcome in a solid transfer class and will look to pick things up defensively over a year ago.
Topics of discussion include:
- The growth of Isaiah into a player who could turn down the NBA Draft and remain a Ram for one more season
- Minutes for Jalen Lake
- The addition of D-2 Player of the Year Joel Scott
- Evaluation of commonalities on the new roster
- Much more!
Coach Sampson and his Cougars move into the Big XII after being a stellar member of the AAC. Houston is 93-14 in the past three seasons with a pair of AAC regular season titles as well as two AAC Tournament championships with the Final Four appearance in 2021. Houston loses three stellar players in Jarace Walker, Marcus Sasser and Tramon Mark, but the return of Jamal Shead plus the additions of Baylor transfer LJ Cryer and Temple transfer Damian Dunn will give the Cougars plenty of scoring punch in the backcourt once again.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Cougars’ Australian trip in early August
- The presence of returning guard Jamal Shead
- LJ Cryer and Damian Dunn as transfers into the backcourt
- J’Wan Roberts in the post
- Much more!
Coach Jones built Radford University into a Big South contender and now he has the UNCG Spartans challenging in the Southern Conference. Last season, they finished one game behind Furman and Samford last season in the race for the SoCon crown. Coach Jones returns solid twin brothers, Keyshaun and Kobe Langley as Keyshaun was the leading scorer while Kobe works as a solid playmaker.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Spartans’ foreign trip to Senegal and France
- Creating depth in the attacks in preseason practice
- The Langley twins and Mikeal Brown-Jones as keys to the program
- How basketball mentality and physicality change once the season begins
- Much more!
A candid conversation with former UCLA head coach Jim Harrick about the loss of the Pac-12. Ken laments his loss as well as a watcher of many Pac-12 games as he studies the league in football as well as basketball. Coach Harrick gives his ideas on where and how the league was unnecessarily brought to its knees. He also talks about the potential of the upcoming 2023-24 Bruins. Coach Harrick also took Pepperdine to four NCAA Tournaments in his nine seasons and led UCLA, Rhode Island, and Georgia to 13 NCAA Tournaments in 14 seasons. The legendary head coach took the Bruins to the 1995 NCAA title as he won 470 games in his 23 seasons.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Harrick’s thoughts on the loss of the Pac-12
- What happens to Washington State and Oregon State as they are the lone Pac-12 members
- Changes with the realignments of 10 of the 12 league teams
- Could teams in one, two, or three bid leagues delete the difference between themselves and power conferences … … And Much More!
Coach Dambrot returns to “Marching to Madness” with three key returning starters in guards Dae Dae Grant, who made 94 triples last season, and Jimmy Clark, an all-defensive A-10 talent. Coach Dambrot discusses 6-7 shot blocker Tre Williams who is also closing in on 1,000 points. Dambrot also welcomes 10 new players for the second season in a row.
Topics of discussion include:
- Duquesne’s Basketball Tip-off Event which is scheduled for Thursday evening
- Duquesne’s Dae Dae Grant and Jimmy Clark, III, in the backcourt
- Tre Williams’ versatility on both ends of the floor
- Adding 10 new players to the roster for the second consecutive season
- Much More!
Iowa Hawkeyes’ head coach Fran McCaffery is a guest on “Marching to Madness” once again as he discusses the team’s tour to Spain and France and the importance of the international trips for teams. Coach McCaffery welcomes his returning leading scorer in Tony Perkins, who started all 32 games for Iowa last season. He also comments on the addition of Pryce Sandfort, who joins his brother Payton Sandfort on this season’s team.
Topics of discussion include:
- Six new Hawkeyes includes four freshmen on the 2023-24 roster
- Working on different styles of play and player to go into a “playbook.”
- Tony Perkins as the leading returning scorer
- Iowa high school player of the year Pryce Sandfort joins his brother Payton as a Hawkeye
… And Much More!
Coach Legans checks in as he has finished his second season in command of the University of Portland Pilots. He is in the middle of rebuilding the program as the Pilots have won 33 games in his first two seasons. You have to go back to 2013-14 and 2014-15 to find when Portland was close to that statistic when the PIlots tallied 32 in back-to-back campaigns. Watch Tyler Roberts who will be a key player on both ends of the floor for Coach Legans this season.
Topics of discussion include:
- Playing through tough challenges
- Tyler Robertson’s prep as a leader plus his skills
- Creation of a solid three-point game in the offensive structure
- The building of team defense
And much more!
The Cardinal returned at the end of August after a 10-day trip where they played in Spain and Greece in late August. Stanford and it’s rival, the Cal Bears, have one more Pac-12 season before moving to the ACC with SMU. The Cardinal will be led this season by Spencer Jones, who was an all-Pac-12 forward a year ago and will be key in the Cardinal potentially moving into the top echelon of the Pac-12.
Topics of discussion include:
- Bringing the trip to France and Greece to where it is a springboard for the beginning of spring practice
- What to accomplish in the 10 extra practices that are a result of the trip
- Spencer Jones’ scoring ability and rebounding prowess
- The effects of losing five transfers from last year’s team
And much more!
Coach Stoudamire, who was the 1996 NBA Rookie of the Year with the Toronto Raptors, checks in as the head coach at Georgia Tech in the ACC. Coach inherits the program as he comes over after a five-year stint as the head coach at Pacific and then a two-year stint as an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics. GT looks to get back near the top in the ACC as it won the ACC Tournament in 2021. Coach Stoudamire has an extensive background inside the game with a 12-year NBA career that took him from Toronto through Portland and then ended in Memphis and San Antonio.
Topics of discussion include:
- The learning curve between coaching in the NBA and college basketball
- NBA Rookie of the Year season in 1996
- GT guard Miles Kelly inside his program
- Newcomer Kowacie Reeves and how he translates into Georgia Tech
… And much more!!
Coach Johnson took over the Minnesota Golden Gophers and is working on a monumental rebuild of the basketball team, which he took over three seasons ago. Coach Johnson played for Minnesota from 2002-2005 and has held assistant positions at five different schools as well as Minnesota (2013-18). This is a really solid and analytical conversation where we learn about Coach Johnson’s thoughts and ideas on a wide range of basketball concepts.
Topics of discussion include:
- Interesting aspects of the depth of his coaching philosophy
- Key ways of rejuvenating Gophers basketball
- Dawson Garcia as the leading returning scorer
- Coach Johnson’s ascension inside the game as an assistant coach
… And much more!
Coach McCasland comes to the Red Raiders after taking the North Texas Mean Green to the NIT Championship while the 31 wins last season were the most in a season in NT history. Coach McCasland’s defensive acumen makes him one of the top coaches in college basketball and he now takes his philosophy to Lubbock. The Red Raiders also look forward to the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas in November when they open with Villanova.
Topics of discussion include:
- Leading North Texas to the NIT title as well as the 31 wins
- The ability of Pop Isaacs, who looks forward to continuing as a Red Raider
- Incoming transfers in Darrion Williams, Warren Washington and Joe Toussaint
- Competing in the Battle 4 Atlantis
… And Much More!
Coach Chris Gerlufsen talks about his initial year as the head coach at USF. He piloted the Dons to 20 wins which was the sixth time in seven seasons that USF won at least 20 games. Coach Gerlufsen also discusses his offensive coordinator assignments when he was an assistant to Eran Ganot at Hawaii. Khalil Shabazz and Tyrell Roberts graduated as this was the second time in as many seasons that the Dons had two first-team WCC basketball players.
Topics of discussion include:
- How Shabazz and Roberts were able to push the Dons’ image higher
- Studying, game-planning, and scouting opponents
- The return of Marcus Williams, Saba Gigiberia, and Josh Kunen
- Adding USC transfer Malik Thomas
… And Much More!
Coach Micah Shrewsberry takes over the Fighting Irish after leading Penn State for two seasons as he was able to place the Nittany Lions into the NCAA Tournament where the win over Texas A&M in Round 1 was the Lions’ first ‘W’ in NCAA play since 2001. Shrewsberry will work on developing an uptempo and three-point offensive attack with the Irish. He has brought in a transfer class that features former Seton Hall Pirate Tae Davis, Penn State transfer Kebba Njie, and Julian Roper, a guard from Northwestern and also four freshmen.
Topics of discussion include:
- How six seasons as a Celtics assistant helped him prepare for the move from Penn State to Notre Dame
- The influence of Purdue head coach Matt Painter
- How the inside-outside attack is a staple of his offensive philosophy
- Potential influence of Tae Davis and Kebba Njie
… And Much More!
Coach Odom moves to VCU and the A-10 after leading the Utah State Aggies for two seasons. Utah State finished 26-9 in Odom’s second year as the Aggies lost the Mountain West Tournament championship to Final Four participant San Diego State, 62-57, but USU made it to the NCAA Tournament. Coming into VCU, he saw a group of Rams leave, but added a solid group of transfers into the program. Guard Zeb Jackson is the lone returnee who played major minutes last season.
Topics of discussion include:
- The winning element at VCU
- Implementation of the transitional pace and three-point game
- Max Shulga and Sean Bairstow transferring from Utah State
- Other transfers into the program
… And Much More!
Coach Paris makes his debut on “Marching to Madness” as he took over the South Carolina basketball program last season. Paris will look at building the offense into a more sustainable part of the program as he brings in a solid transfer class for the upcoming season. Coach Paris built Chattanooga back into the NCAA Tournament as they played Illinois in 2022 NCAAT and lost a tough 54-53 decision to Illinois. He had 20 years as an assistant coach at Akron and Wisconsin as well as D-2 IUP, and DePauw, and D-3 Wooster.
Topics of discussion include:
- Early August trip to Bahamas
- The ability and approach of guard Meechie Johnson
- The transfer class which will help upgrade the level of the squad
- Changes in recruiting that he has seen since he became an assistant in the late 1990s
… And Much More!
Coach Monson was able to push The Beach back into a winning record after losing two of his top three scorers and then leading scorer Joel Murray was lost for the season with a wrist injury. LBSU led D-1 basketball by taking 48.2 two-point field goal attempts per game. Coach Monson also discusses key returnees plus his two seasons as head coach at Gonzaga in the late 1990s.
Topics of discussion include:
- Leading the nation with 48.2 two-point field goal attempts per game
- The return of Marcus Tsohonis
- Lassina and Aboubacar Traore and their impacts on LBSU roundball
- Coach Monson’s first head coaching job at Gonzaga in the late 1990s
… And Much More!
UMass head coach Frank Martin visits “Marching to Madness” as he will begin his second season with the Minutemen in the ’23-24 season. Coach Martin led UMass to an 8-1 start last season before injuries derailed the team with six players out for nearly 40 games and that made the Minutemen struggle in the Atlantic 10. Although the injuries left them in peril, UMass returns with leading scorer Matt Cross as well as eight freshmen and two transfers on the season’s roster.
Topics of discussion include:
- Working on the rebuild to make UMass an A-10 contender and consistency in making the NCAA Tournament
- Returns of Matt Cross, Keon Thompson, and Rahsool Diggins to the Minutemen
- The effects of the injury-riddle opening season
- The knowledge and support of his wife Anya
… And Much More!
Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May is back as his Owls flew into the Final Four in March. The Owls keep their players together for this upcoming season as Michael Forest was the only senior on the team. FAU won 35 games, the high for any D-1 team this season, and they return Johnell Davis and Alijah Martin, who are the team’s top two scorers.
Topics of discussion include:
- Care and loyalty keeping the squad together
- How to take the 35 wins and find the next step to go even further
- Emphasis in summer practices
- The impact of the returning players with Davis, Martin and Boyd comprise a stellar backcourt.
… And Much More!
Coach Johnson is building the Lions into a major competitor in the WCC. This past season’s wins over Wake Forest, Nevada, Gonzaga, BYU and Saint Mary’s defined how far the team has come in his three years. We also chatted about his perceptions of summer workouts as well as coaches’ meetings.
Topics of discussion include:
- The 68-67 win at Gonzaga
- Cam Shelton’s next move in his basketball career
- Kelli Leaupepe as the leading returning scorer
- What needs to happen for the Lions to take the step into NCAA Tournament play
Cal State Fullerton Titans head coach Dedrique Taylor is back as a guest on “Marching to Madness”. Coach Taylor once again led CSF to the Big West championship game after winning 10 out of it’s last 11 games to finish the season. He discusses the Titans’ emergence as well into 44-22 record in the past two seasons as they won the tournament last year and made it to the NCAA Tournament, but lost to UCSB in this season’s championship outing.
Topics of discussion include:
- Leading scorer Latrell Wrightsell, Jr., and his transfer to Alabama
- The emergence of Max Jones as a scorer
- The idea of defending and forcing turnovers and its influence on possession length
- New Titans for the upcoming 23-24 season
… And Much More!
The Santa Clara Broncos finished third in the WCC this season as Coach Herb Sendek once again had a player bound for the NBA. Golden State made Brandin Podziemski the 19th pick in the first round as he led the Broncos with 19.9 points per game while making 48.3 percent of his field goals. Coach Sendek and his staff also turned Jalen Williams into a solid guard who averaged 30 minutes per game at OKC last season. The Broncos are 44-22 in the last two years as guard Keshawn Justice was also a key player for the Utah Jazz in the NBA Summer League.
Topics of discussion include:
- Williams, Podziemski and Keshawn Justice in the NBA
- Chris Tilley and Cameron Tongue as the top two returning scorers
- Adama Bal and Tyeree Bryan as 6-7 and 6-6 guards
- Making positive corrections to help players’ struggles
… And Much More!
Coach Chris Beard is back on “Marching to Madness” as he takes over the program at Ole Miss. Coach Beard sports a 70.1 percent winning percentage at UALR, Texas Tech and Texas. In four of his seasons as a head coach, he has taken teams to NCAA Tournaments and in 2019, he had the Red Raiders in the national championship game where they dropped an 85-77 overtime matchup to Virginia.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Beard’s relationship with legendary head coach Tom Penders
- The excitement and focus of being head coach at Ole Miss
- Reuniting with his former assistant coach Wes Flanigan
- The presence of returnees Matthew Murrell and Jaemyn Brakefield
…And much more!
Coach Smith had the Cougars pick their games up this past season as they finished tied for 5th in the Pac-12 and moved back into an NIT berth once again. His Cougars had a 7-game winning streak late in the season, but they lost Justin Powell to the Miami Heat’s Summer League squad as well as TJ Bamba’s transfer to Villanova. This coming season, Coach Smith is going to have more depth in the post as well as more speed in the backcourt.
Topics of discussion include:
- The addition of Idaho guard Isaac Jones and Kansas transfer Joseph Yesufu
- This summers’ skill developing, conditioning, and fundamentals
- The creativity or head coaches and their staffs with the continual changes in college athletics
- The idea to “get old and stay old”
…And much more!
Western Carolina Catamounts head coach Justin Gray was a phenomenal shooting guard at Wake Forest for the late Skip Prosser. He averaged 2.7 made three-pointers per game in his 120-game career. Coach Gray led Western Carolina to an 18-16 record and a CBI appearance this past season. He returns a strong backcourt of Tre Jackson and Vonterius Woolbright.
Topics of discussion include:
- The correlation of finding the three-pointer and an inside attack
- Jackson and Woolbright as a one-two punch in the backcourt
- Kamar Robertson and the Catamounts’ transfer portal
- How you can teach players to upgrade competitiveness
…. And much more !
Coach Gillen once again is a guest on “Marching to Madness” where he discusses San Diego State and their run to the national title game where they eventually lost to UConn. Coach Gillen is an analyst for CBS Sports Network where he also focuses on the Mountain West as one of his conferences. He also discusses the Big East and Providence where the Friars went to the Elite Eight in 1997 before losing an overtime game to eventual national champion Arizona. Coach Gillen won 392 games which were 65 percent of the matchups in his career as the head coach at Xavier, Providence, and Virginia.
Topics of discussion include:
- The emergence of the San Diego State Aztecs in this season’s NCAA Tournament
- Sean Miller’s influence on Xavier in his return to the Cincinnati-based university
- Coach Gillen’s Elite Eight appearance with Providence in 1997
- The Denver Nuggets’ first World Championship in NBA History
… And Much More
Coach Skinn checks in as he begins his first season as the head coach at George Mason. He played on coach Jim Larranaga’s Final Four team at George Mason in 2006 as he played on the point and drove the Patriots by Michigan State, North Carolina, and UConn in that run. He takes over after assistant coaching stints at Maryland, Ohio State, Seton Hall and Louisiana Tech.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Skinn’s Final Four appearance as the point guard of the Patriots in 2006
- The pursuit of becoming a head coach
- The influence of the assistant coaching positions with the Terps, Buckeyes, Pirates and Bulldogs
- Leading returning scorer Ronald Polite’s leadership and talent skills
… And much more!
Coach Rodney Terry returns to “Marching to Madness” as he took the Texas Longhorns to the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight after they won their second Big 12 basketball title in the last three seasons. He took over the Longhorns in Game 9 as they finished 29-9, overall, and 22-8, in Coach Terry’s tutelage. Texas keeps a solid experience level in Dillon Mitchell, Tyrese Hunter, Dylan Disu, and Brock Cunningham.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Terry’s impact on Longhorns roundball
- The influence of former Longhorn coaches Tom Penders and Rick Barnes
- The impact of the depth and experience level of the upcoming Texas Longhorns
- Adding former Miami, Missouri, and Tulsa head coach Frank Haith to his quality coaching staff
… And Much More!!!
Coach Bruce Pearl is back on “Marching to Madness” as he continues his 72 percent winning percentage, overall, which includes a D-2 national championship in 1995 with the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles. He has one of the top winning percentages in the game when combined with his D-1 experience at Auburn, Tennessee, and Milwaukee. The Tigers return Johni Broome, Jaylin Williams, and Dylan Cardwell with Lior Berman as the four accentuate experience on the 2023-24 Tigers Roundball team!
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Pearl’s 1995 national championship with Southern Indiana
- How returnees such as Broome, Williams, Cardwell, and Berman solidify team culture
- The addition of Aden Holloway as a 5-star point guard
- Opening the season with Baylor on Nov. 7 at the Sanford Pentagon
… And Much More!
Coach Russell Turner returns to “Marching to Madness” as he discusses building the UC Irvine program when he came 14 seasons ago. He has 11 consecutive winning seasons and eight of those have encompassed 20 wins or more. Two that did not were in the COVID years. Coach Turner discusses losing DJ Davis and Dawson Baker in the transfer portal, but he has recruited at a high level again with solid depth a usual foundation for his team.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Turner’s building blocks for the Anteaters’ pedigree
- The advantage with Bert Leuchten as an inside threat
- The Anteaters’ defensive initiative
- Depth in Big West basketball
… And much more!
Coach Pettway moved from Alabama where he was an assistant coach to Mark Gottfried, Avery Johnson, Anthony Grant, and Nate Oats over the past 15 seasons. He played guard for the Crimson Tide from 2001-2004 and he played with a high level of energy and was a player who made key plays in the clutch of close basketball games. He spent two years as an assistant at Jacksonville State before his run as a top Crimson Tide assistant.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Pettway’s mentors in Mark Gottfried, Anthony Grant, Avery Johnson, and Nate Oats
- Following Amir Abdur-Rahim’s four seasons where he turned the Owls into winners
- Terrell Burden and Demond Robinson as leading returning scorers
- Thoughts on game-planning and recruiting
… And much more!
Baylor Bears head coach Scott Drew checks in as he has put together a 19-10 postseason record in Waco with a national championship in 2021 as well as the Final Four and two Elite Eight appearances. He discusses his returning players as well as additions via the transfer portal and recruiting the high school hardwood. Coach Drew also checks in on the NBA opportunities for guard Keyonte George, who was the 16th pick on the first round. Coach Drew was enshrined into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in April.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Drew discusses four of his former assistant coaches and have moved to head coaching positions
- How his Texas Hall of Fame induction illustrates the work of his assistant coaches and players
- His philosophy of how to grasp change and move forward
- Discussion of Bears players who return to the hardwood as well as incoming Baylor players
… And much more!
Coach Mills take over the legendary Shockers program after he led ORU to two NCAA Tournaments in their last three seasons. Shockers big man Kenny Photo is the leading returning scorer after he started all 30 games and shot 49 percent from the floor. Coach Mills discusses his philosophy of prioritizing people and how that makes for the opportunity to help in the many ways he leads his program.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Mills’ thoughts on building Wichita State back to it’s highest levels
- His relationship with Rockets’ legendary former head coach Rudy Tomjanovich
- Spending 14 seasons at Baylor in Coach Scott Drew’s program
- Kenny Pohto as the leading returning scorer
… And much more!
Coach Jans led the Bulldogs to their second NCAA appearance in the last 13 seasons as they lost a tough 60-59 decision to Pitt in the opener. Mississippi State will return its starting five which should give the ‘Dogs an impactful group as Tolu Smith is a key inside performer beside of the athleticism of 6-7 DJ Jeffries. Cameron Matthews can also score in the paint and guards Shakeel Moore and Dashawn Davis provide MSU with a solid backcourt.
Topics of discussion include:
- The NCAA Tournament appearance in Year 1 of Jans’ regime
- The return of the five starters
- Tolu Smith’s versatility
- The shooting ability and offensive acumen of Marshall transfer Andrew Taylor
… And much more!
Coach Todd Golden took over at Florida last season after three years at San Francisco where he brought the Dons to a 57-36 record and placed them into the NCAA Tournament in 2022 for the first time since 1998. Will Richard and Riley Kugel return from last season’s team as they were the second and third leading scorers. The Gators’ staff has added six transfers as five players left Gainesville via the transfer route.
Topics of discussion include:
- The transition from the Univ. of San Francisco to the Univ. of Florida
- The return of Richard and Kugel
- Using analytics in today’s basketball culture
- Competitive challenges in college basketball
… And much more!
First-year USF Bulls head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim discusses last season’s 26-9 finish for his Kennesaw State Owls as he led them to their first D-1 NCAA Tournament and the A-SUN regular season and tournament championships. He also discusses his system and how he looks to build USF within his philosophies and ideology. The Bulls return Selton Miguel, Sam Hines, and Corey Walker, Jr. from last season as well as a talented recruiting class.
Topics of discussion include:
- Building Kennesaw State into a winner in his four seasons
- Coach Abdul-Rahim’s system and how to apply it to USF Basketball
- The return of Selton Miguel, Sam Hines, and Corey Walker, Jr., from last season’s USF roster
- Coach Billy Kennedy’s influence
… And much more!
Coach Adam Fisher enters his first season as a head coach at Temple after he was an assistant at Villanova and Boston University before spending eight years at Miami and two at Penn State, his alma mater. Coach Fisher gives Miami coach Jim Larrañaga credit for helping him to solidify himself inside the game and learn many of the phases of coaching. He also credits Micah Shrewsberry, who was the head coach at Penn State as another key figure in his career ascension on the hardwood.
Topics of discussion include:
- The legendary status of Temple basketball
- Key elements in recruiting
- Hysier Miller as the Owls’ leading returning scorer
- The importance of transfers Jordan Miller and Quante Berry
… And much more!
Coach Barnes discusses his role of being the chair of the NCAA Rules Committee and a couple of rules changes going into this upcoming season. He also talks about His Tennessee Volunteers, who made it to the Sweet 16 this past season, despite the loss of point guard Zakai Ziegler. He has posted 779 career wins at George Mason, Providence, Clemson, Texas, and Tennessee throughout his 36 seasons as a head coach.
Topics of discussion include:
- Working on the rules as the chair of the NCAA Rules Committee
- A change to the block/charge call
- The loss of guard Zakai Ziegler for the post season
- Key in continuing to win at a high percentage
… And much more!
Coach Bobby Lutz was the head coach at Charlotte from 1999-2010 and he raised the 49ers to a high level of play where they went to six NCAA Tournaments as well as two NITs in that time period. During his 11-year run in Charlotte, Coach Lutz became the winningest coach in program history with 218 ‘Ws’. He then became an assistant at Iowa State, Nebraska, and Ole Miss and the associate head coach at NC State.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coaching assignments in the SEC, ACC, Big 12, and Big Ten after the 11 years at Charlotte
- The pinnacle of success with the 49ers
- Thoughts on college basketball as of now
- NCAA Tournament and NBA Playoffs
… And much more!
Coach A.W. Hamilton makes his debut on MTM as the Colonels have set 49 program records in his five seasons at EKU. The coach talks about his friendship with NC State head coach Kevin Keatts, who has been a solid person throughout his career. Hamilton is a stellar offensive coach whose Colonels averaged 78.6 points per game this past season and they shot 34.3 percent from three.
Topics of discussion include:
- Developing a winning mentality at Eastern Kentucky
- How NC State head coach Kevin Keats has been an influence in his career and life
- How Devontae Blanton became a solid leader and contributor for the Colonels
- Developing an offensive approach that has allowed his teams to be successful
… And much more!
Coach Tinkle discusses this third rebuild in his eight-year tenure as head coach of the Beavers. Oregon State picked up 11 wins this past season which is eight more than two years ago. OSU welcomed freshman point guard Jordan Pope after Georgia transfer Christian Wright was injured last season. Coach Tinkle also discusses ideas and philosophies throughout running the program.
Topics of discussion include:
- How Coach Tinkle and his staff have brought back the Beavers’ culture
- Three rebuilds in nine seasons
- The play of freshman point guard Jordan Pope
- Depth on the point with Tyler Bilodeau and Michael Rataj in the post
… And much more!
Coach Steve Forbes is back on “Marching to Madness” as he was one of my first guests on the show back in 2016 when we started. Coach Forbes has a 180-83 (.694) record in five years at East Tennessee State and three at Wake Forest. Currently, he has a top-rated transfer class headed to Wake Forest with key returnees in Cameron Hildreth, Damari Monsanto, and Andrew Carr.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Demon Deacons transfer class and the new freshmen that come into the team
- Coaching changes on the squad
- Characteristics that facilitate building a winner
- How Cameron Hildreth, Damari Monsanto, and Andrew Carr can take their games to another level
… And much more!
Coach Ritchie McKay took his Liberty Flames to the NIT where they took a win over Villanova before a 65-61 loss to Wisconsin. Liberty shared the ASUN regular season title with Kennesaw State before a 67-66 loss to the Owls in the ASUN championship. The Flames lose a stellar point guard in Darius McGhee, who was a three-time ASUN Player of the Year. Liberty moves into the CUSA next season as once again conferences will be stocked with new teams throughout the game.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Flames’ overall 2022-23 campaign
- Darius McGhee once again wins ASUN POY
- Working a new rotation throughout the summer
- Liberty’s movement into Conference USA
… And much more!
Coach Dustin Kerns has just finished his fourth season as the head coach of the Mountaineers as ASU once again possessed one of the country’s top defenses, Coach Kerns returns his starting five which includes Appalachian State’s top two scorers in Donovan Gregory and Terence Harcum. Coach Kerns discussed his thoughts on the four new teams in the Sun Belt which gave the conference 14 members.
Topics of discussion include:
- The consistent defensive stature of the Mountaineers
- The Sun Belt Conference adding the four new teams
- How for the offensive attack to improve
- Coach Kerns’ thoughts on the NCAA Tournament and NBA Playoffs
… And much more!
SMC’s Randy Bennett picked up his 500th win this season and the Gaels and Gonzaga tied for the top spot in the WCC. Coach Bennett’s team is consistently one of the top defenses in the nation and SMC finished 27-8 as it allowed only 60.1 points per game and allowed opponents only 51.6 field goal attempts, 10th in college basketball.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Gaels’ defensive mantra
- The dictation of Coach Bennett’s philosophy and his talent
- The return of Alex Ducas
- The impact of Aidan Mahaney as a freshman in ’22-’23
… And much more!
The Thundering Herd’s 24-8 record was one win off of Coach D’Antoni’s record of 25 ‘Ws’ in 2018. Marshall finished one game back of Southern Miss in the Sun Belt regular season standings. Tavion Kinsey moves to the next level as he will likely be picked in the NBA Draft as Andrew Taylor and Micah Handlogten decided to work the transfer portal.
Topics of discussion include:
- Analysis of the 24-win season
- Losses of Kinsey, Taylor, and Handlogten
- Ability for rising role players to make an impact for Marshall
- Thoughts on Louisville’s legendary Denny Crum, who passed on Monday
… And much more!
North Florida Ospreys head coach Matt Driscoll always implores one of the toughest non-conference schedules in the nation as Gonzaga, Washington, Houston, Pitt, Duquesne, and Kentucky. The Ospreys finished in the middle of the ASUN Conference as they lost at the buzzer to Bellarmine in the first round of the ASUN tournament. Coach Driscoll also chats about analytics as he uses certain analytics that coincide with his philosophy of the game.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Ospreys’ usual tough non-conference schedule
- The course of coming through the UNF Basketball program
- Building a solid program
- Key analytics that coincide with Coach Driscoll’s roundball philosophy
… And much more!
ODU Monarchs head coach Jeff Jones is back on “Marching to Madness” as he led the squad to a 19-12 overall record and 11-7 inside the Sun Belt Conference. The Monarchs finished 8-2 over the last 10 games and they finished tied for fifth in the conference. From the point, Chaunce Jenkins was the Monarchs’ leading scorer with 13.5 ppg as he shot 36.6 percent from three.
Topics of discussion include:
- Abilities that allowed the Monarchs to go 8-2 late in the season
- Effects of the transfer portal
- The play of point guard Chaunce Jenkins
- Categorizing ODU’s first season in the Sun Belt
… And much more!
Coach Bob Cantu is back on “Marching to Madness” as we wind up the college basketball season after UConn took its fifth national championship in the last 24 years on Monday night. The Huskies pulled away from San Diego State, 76-59, after the Aztecs had cut their deficit to 60-55 with just over five minutes remaining in the game.
Coach Cantu had his own close relationships with members of the Final Four as he and FAU head coach Dusty May were at USC in 2001 and 2002. Coach Cantu has also known San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher since the mid-1990s while Cameron Whiteman is the manager at Miami as his father Kirk played for Hurricanes head coach Jim Larranaga at Bowling Green.
Topics of discussion include:
- UConn’s fifth national title
- Adama Sanogo, Tristen Newton, and Jordan Hawkins as a prime triplicate for the Huskies
- San Diego State’s five-win run to the title game
- FAU and Miami as teams who could return a huge majority of players
… And much more!
Coach Dusty May has had the Owls reaching its highest ground as a basketball program this season as they take on San Diego State in the Final Four in Houston on Saturday. They have registered 35 wins, most in school history, and they have knocked off Kansas State (Elite 8), Tennessee (Sweet 16), and Memphis (opening round). In the Round of 32, the Owls knocked off a tough Farleigh Dickinson team that defeated 1-seed Purdue in the opening round. This is a deep team that plays well together on both ends of the floor. Johnell Davis and Alijah Martin join Nick Boyd, Bryan Greenlee, and Michael Forrest to formulate one of the top three-point attacks in college basketball.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Owls’ East Regional championship over Kansas State
- The play of guard Johnell Davis
- The versatility of the FAU attack
- Three-point field goals as a vital part of the attack
… And much more!
Charlotte head coach Ron Sanchez led his 49ers to the CBI title with the win over Eastern Kentucky last week. Sanchez used a balanced attack as the 49ers were able to win four games against quality opponents in five nights to capture the CBI in Daytona Beach, Fla., at Ocean Center. Leading scorer Brice Williams posted 20 points and 10 rebounds in the win over Western Carolina while he had 25 as Charlotte knocked off the University of Milwaukee. Jackson Threadgill and Lu’cye Patterson helped to spur a 12-0 second-half run that helped to give Charlotte a 63-56 win over Radford. In the tournament’s championship game, Williams and Patterson led with 14 and 13 points respectively.
Topics of discussion include:
- Winning the CBI Championship
- How the 49ers posted the CBI wins over four solid opponents in five nights
- The overall tournament success of CUSA this season
- Charlotte’s movement to the American Athletic Conference beginning in 2023-24
The Utah Valley Wolverines won the WAC regular season title and have a 28-8 mark as they match up with UAB in T-Mobile Arena in the NIT semifinals on Tuesday evening. Coach Mark Madsen has a multi-faceted team that plays well on both ends of the floor which includes a mobile fastbreak that averages 14.7 of the Wolverines’ 77.2 points per game. Madsen has raised the Wolverines into one of the top teams in a deep WAC as they are 48-20 over these past two seasons. Kenpom.com had the WAC rated as the 23rd Conference out of the 32 only two seasons ago and this year, the league was rated 11th.
Topics of discussion include:
- The solidity in both the offensive and defensive approach
- Justin Harmon as a leader from the backcourt with Trey Woodbury and Le’Tre Darthard
- Aziz Bandaogo’s overall skills as he was the WAC Defensive Player of the Year
- Tim Fuller’s as an underrated player as he shoots 67 percent with .49 boards per night
… And much more!
Coach Bob Cantu once again joins “Marching to Madness” as he has worked as an interim coach at USC with assistant coaching jobs at UTEP, Portland, Sacramento State, and Cal Poly.
Coach Cantu has coached or recruited 14 NBA players as well as working under four NBA coaches. In this episode, he discusses Thursday night’s NCAA Tournament wins by Kansas State, Florida Atlantic, Gonzaga and UConn before looking at the four matchups on Friday evening.
Topics of discussion include:
- Marquise Nowell’s effect on Kansas State’s run
- Classics in Kansas State-Michigan State and UCLA-Gonzaga
- Florida Atlantic’s upset of Tennessee
- Friday night’s Sweet 16 matchups
… And much more!
Coach Brad Korn has led his Southeast Missouri Redhawks to a four-game trek to when they turned up as winners in capturing the Ohio Valley Conference Championship. The Redhawks took an 89-82 win over Tennessee Tech in the championship game as Phillip Russell scored seven points in the overtime to finish off the championship victory.
Topics of discussion include:
- The presence of Philip Russell and how he affects a game
- Chris Harris’s presence in the backcourt
- The Redhawks’ presence on offense
- How the campus and Cape Girardeau support Southeast Missouri hoops
… And much more!
The Tigers finished the season on Saturday with a 79-70 victory over No. 17 Tennessee. Auburn shot 49 percent and was 8-of-22 from three as Wendell Green, Jr. led four Tigers in double figures with 24 points. Auburn is the No. 7 seed against No. 10 seed Arkansas on Thursday evening.
Topics of discussion include:
- Positive ballhandling numbers
- Defense has only allowed opponents to shoot 28.8 percent from three
- The work of big man Johni Broome on both ends of the floor
- The overall contributions of Allen Flanigan
… And much more!
Coach DeVries is back on “Marching to Madness” as his Bulldogs are a deep and experienced team that are led by Roman Penn and DJ Wilkins in the backcourt and leading scorer Tucker DeVries in the middle. Drake has won 13 of its last 15 games and will look for potentially another showdown with Bradley as the Bulldogs split with the Braves in the regular season.
Topics of discussion include:
- Being able to win three of four OT games
- Having Roman Penn and DJ Wilkins together on the floor
- Tucker DeVries’ scoring and rebounding skills
- Having experience and depth in tournament play
… And much more!
UNCG Spartans head coach Mike Jones has his club as the third seed in the Southern Conference Tournament with the 8:30 game on Saturday evening. The Spartans finished 14-4 in league play which was one game behind Furman and Samford who tied for the top spot.
Topics of discussion include:
- A competitive 14-4 record in the Missouri Valley Conference
- Using the matchups and efficiency in averaging eight three-point field goals per game
- Keshaun Langley and Keondre Kennedy as a solid backcourt
- Mikeal Brown-Jones, who shoots 59 percent from the floor
… And much more!
Bradley Braves head coach Brian Wardle checks in as he has his Braves posted in a challenge with Drake as Sunday’s winner wins the Missouri Valley Conference regular season title and the 1-seed at “Arch Madness” this upcoming week. The Braves are a solid inside-outside team on offense and they have an adjusted defensive efficiency rating in the top 9-percent in the nation.
Topics of discussion include:
- Offensive and defensive keys in the current 9-game winning streak
- Rienk Mast’s post presence on both ends of the floor
- The versatility of guard Ja’Shon Henry
- Malevy Leons joining Mast in the post
… And much more!!!
Coach Donnie Tyndall has led the Chipola JC Indians to the JC Final Four in each of his first two seasons and currently, at 27-2, Chipola can win another Panhandle Conference with a win over Tallahassee CC on Saturday.. The Panhandle Conference is one of the top JC conferences in college basketball and Tyndall has an 80-13 overall record in leading the Indians in the third season. Tyndall is one of the top basketball minds inside the game on offense, defense, and all the depth of knowledge inside the game’s intangibles.
Topics of discussion include:
- Having the No. 1 team in the nation and a 21-0 start
- Outscoring opponents by 17 points per game
- Top two scorers in Derrick Butler and Deyton Albury
- The defensive status of the Indians
… And much more!
Pitt assistant coach Jason Capel checks in to discuss the Panthers as they are currently tied for first in the ACC. Capel is the brother of head coach Jason Capel as the duo have been a key in the resurgence of Pitt basketball as the Panthers won 10 of 11 after a 1-3 start and they have won six in a row. Blake Hinson leads the Panthers in scoring at 15.9 ppg as the Panthers have four players who average double figures.
Topics of discussion include:
- The shooting and playmaking skills of Jamarius Burton
- Blake Hinson’s strengths as a scorer and a rebounder
- The inside play of Federiko Federiko
- Pitt’s defensive persona
Coach Alford currently has the Wolf Pack within one game of San Diego State in the deep and challenging Mountain West Conference. The Wolf Pack are led by. Jerod Lucas and Kenan Blackshear on the perimeter with Will Baker as a stellar presence on the inside. Nevada shoots 34.9 percent from three and are a solid team from the free throw line in making 79.7 percent from the stripe.
Topics of discussion include:
- Defensively philosophy that is key to the Wolf Pack’s team essentials
- The play of Jerod Lucas and Kenan Blackshear
- The development of Will Baker’s game
- Nevada’s clutch scoring
Coach Todd Simon is back on “Marching to Madness” as his Southern Utah Thunderbirds moved from the Big Sky to the WAC. SUU in tied in the loss column in second place as they are looking to challenge WAC leader Utah Valley. The Thunderbirds’ offensive attack finds nearly 84 ppg (4th/CBB) and they split the season series with Utah Valley as each club won at home.
Topics of discussion include:
- SUU’s stellar fastbreak approach
- Tevian Jones as the Thunderbird’s leading scorer
- Harrison Butler and Drake Allen as a multi-dimensional backcourt
- The likenesses and differences between playing in the WAC and Big Sky Conference
Yale head coach James Jones checks in as his Bulldogs are currently tied for first place with Princeton in the Ivy League. During the last 7-8 seasons, the Bulldogs are at 75-26 in the Ivy League with four championships, two tournament titles, four NCAA Tournament berths and seven postseason appearances. Yale once again is a defensive force as the Bulldogs hold opponents to 39.3 percent from the floor, which is 12th in college basketball.
Topics of discussion include:
- Yale’s current six-game winning streak
- Matt Knowling’s shooting ability
- The effectiveness of point guard Ben Mbang
- The Bulldogs’ success over the last 8 seasons
The Toledo Rockets are one of college basketball’s best offensive teams as they average 85.2 ppg, third in the game, and they also shoot 49 percent from the floor, 11th in CBB. Ray J Dennis leads four Rockets in double figures with 19.5 ppg while they shoot 38.5 percent from the floor (16th/CBB). Toledo has currently won eight in a row and is tied for first place in the MAC.
Topics of discussion include:
- How the Rockets enjoy one of the game’s most popular offenses
- Ray J Dennis as the team’s leading scorer
- Setric Millner and JT Shumate with solidity on offense
- How some MAC ADs should prioritize basketball as a key sport
Miami head basketball coach Jim Larrañaga has the Hurricanes currently in a position to finish at the top of the ACC in the regular season. Miami took an 81-59 win over Duke on Monday evening as Norchad Omier posted a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds. Isaiah Wong and Jordan Miller lead a deep Miami guard position around 6-7, 245-pound, Omier, who plays in the middle.
Topics of discussion include:
- The offensive and defensive chemistry of the Hurricanes
- Norchad Omier’s presence in the post
- Isaiah Wong and Jordan Miller as Miami’s two leading scorers
- Wooga Poplar’s improvement as a shooter and defender
Xavier Musketeers head coach Sean Miller checks in as XU sits at 19-5 overall and 11-2 in the Big East which ties them for first in the league with Marquette. Coach Miller was 120-47 over his first five seasons as head coach at Xavier (2004-2009) with three A-10 regular season titles and an A-10 tournament championship. He then won 73.3 percent of his games in his 12 seasons at Arizona where his Wildcats won 302 games with five regular season championships and three Pac-12 tournaments. Coach Miller has placed his teams in 11 NCAA Tournaments as this is his 18th season as a head coach.
Topics of discussion include:
- Xavier’s consistency in it’s offensive attack
- Guard Souley Boom’s productivity as a shooter and scorer
- Jack Nunge’s toughness in the post
- Coach Miller’s thoughts on both playing and coaching in the Big East
The Winthrop Eagles are once again a solid player in the Big South basketball conference as Coach Mark Prosser is in his second season as the head coach at Winthrop. The Eagles have moved to a 6-5 record in the Big South after they posted a 76-74 win over Longwood on Wednesday evening. Winthrop is a solid three-point team around the excellent post play of Kelton Talford, who currently shoots 67.7 percent from the field.
Topics of discussion include:
- Kasen Harrison’s game-winner vs. Longwood
- Kelton Talford’s prowess in the paint
- Discuss of Cory Hightower’s attack
- The competitive challenge of the Big South Conference
Legendary head coach Tom Penders discusses the seasons of the Houston Cougars and the Texas Longhorns, thus far. Coach Penders led both programs during his career as he also was the head coach at Fordham, George Washington, Rhode Island, Columbia, and Tufts. He won 649 games in his coaching career and he also earned the nickname, “Turnaround Tom” as he took programs that had struggled and turned them into winners. The Cougars have been No. 1 in the nation twice while the Longhorns have been in the Top 10 for almost all season. Coach Penders also discusses many of his ideas and philosophies inside of the game of basketball.
Topics of discussion include:
- The play of Houston in coach Kelvin Sampson’s system
- Marcus Carr and Sir’Jabari Rice as keys for Texas
- Plenty of philosophy and game instruction
- Thoughts on the late Al McGuire and the late John Wooden
… And much more!
In MTM, Episode 813, Middle Tennessee head coach Nick McDevitt discusses his Blue Raiders as they rose to 26 wins last season and went to the championship game in the CBI. The Blue Raiders are a solid defensive team and Eli Lawrence and DeAndre Dishman are their two leading scorers as Lawrence provides an outside attack while Dishman scores from the paint and boxes.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Blue Raiders’ strong season of a year ago
- Middle Tennessee guard Eli Lawrence and post DeAndre Dishman
- Coach McDevitt’s defensive attack
- Camryn Weston and Teafale Leonard with Lawrence in the backcourt
… And much more!
ESPN College Basketball Analyst Mark Adams is back on “Marching to Madness” as he and I break down the American Athletic Conference where Houston has been No. 1 twice already and the Memphis Tigers look like they have staying power, come March. We also chat about the Temple Owls, who have been a surprise in this league, although Coach Adams acknowledged before the season started that Temple had an opportunity to rise in the AAC this season.
Topics of discussion include:
- An analysis of the Houston Cougars
- How Memphis looks like a resilient factor under Coach Penny Hardaway
- Khalif Battle and Damian Dunn as keys in Temple’s resurgence
- UCF freshman Taylor Hendricks as the Knights’ leading scorer and rebounder
… And much more!
Coach May has his Owls on a 20-game winning streak as they are one of the top 3-point teams (37.2%) in the country while playing a strong defensive effort where they hold the opposition 40 percent from the field (30th/CBB). The Owls are a deep team as they can also influence the game offensively with the inside presence of Vladislav Golden and Giancarlo Rosado.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Owls’ current 20-game winning streak
- The depth of the FAU roster
- The post-game beside a three-point attack that averages 37.2 percent from behind the arc
- Johnell Davis and Alijah Martin adding to the abilities in the backcourt
Coach Ganot has the Rainbow Warriors in the mix to win the Big West as they host UCSB on Friday evening with the potential to win the conference at stake. Jovon McClanahan and Noel Coleman provide a solid backcourt with Kamaka Hepa and Bernardo de Silva as solid players in the post.
Topics of discussion include:
- The presence of guard Jovon McClanahan
- Hawaii’s consistent defensive attack
- Noel Coleman as McClanahan’s assistant in the backcourt
- Friday evening’s home matchup with UCSB
Coach Leonard Perry has improved the Tigers program in a year and a half as head coach in Stockton, Calif. Keylon Boone checks in as the Tigers’ leading scorer with 11.9 ppg. Pacific checks in as a balanced offense as six Tigers average from the 8.3 points of Donovan Williams to the 11.9 of Boone.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Tigers movement upward in Coach Perry’s short tenure at Pacific
- Balanced offensive attack
- Keylan Boone’s potential as the Tigers’ leading scorer
- Implementation of the three-ball as a key in the Tigers’ attack
… And much more!!
UCF head coach Johnny Dawkins checks in to discuss his Knights as they are one game out of second place in the American Athletic Conference. Taylor Hendricks has been a huge component as he has led UCF in scoring with 14.9 ppg.
Topics of discussion include:
- The 107-104 2 OT win over Memphis
- UCF’s defensive structure
- Freshman Taylor Hendricks as the Knights’ leading scorer
- The plethora of teams in second place in the AAC behind Houston
Fordham Rams head basketball coach Keith Urgo checks into “Marching to Madness” as he is in his first season as head coach after working as the associate head coach to Kyle Neptune last season. Urgo offers lots of analytical knowledge as he also spent 10 seasons at Penn State as an assistant coach before joining Fordham.
Topics of discussion include:
- Antrell Charlton’s buzzer-beater last Saturday saw Fordham shade LaSalle, 66-64
- Coordinating a week without a game
- The overall game of Darius Quisenberry
- Khalid Moore’s contributions as he transferred from Georgia Tech
.. And much more!
Coach Jim Les is in his 12th season with the UC Davis Aggies as he has 322 career wins with both UCD and Bradley University. He has a Big West star in Elijah Pepper who is second-leading scorer in the league with 19.5 points per game as he fuels the Aggies, who average 76.4 ppg.
Topics of discussion include:
- Consistent production out of the Aggies’ offensive attack
- The dynamics of Elijah Pepper
- Abilities of Ty Johnson and Christian Anigwe
- Defensive philosophy with 5.6 blocks and forcing nearly 14 turnovers
… And much more
Santa Clara Broncos head coach Herb Sendek discusses his philosophies with a depth of knowledge to allow all the listeners learn about Santa Clara basketball. The Broncos are currently 15-5 overall and 3-2 in the WCC. Sendek has an exciting attack on offense as the Broncos find nearly 62 field goal ateempts poer evening and average 75.6 ppg.
Sendek has 525 wins in four stops at Miami (OH), NC State, Arizona State, and Santa Clara.
Topics of discussion include:
- The inside-outside approach of Brandon Podziemski
- The three-point attack of Keshawn Justice and Carlos Stewart
- Balance between returnees and newcomers
- Depth of the WCC
Western Carolina Catamounts head coach Justin Gray makes his first appearance on “Marching to Madness”. He is in his second season at Western Carolina as the Catamounts are tied for fourth in the Southern Conference as of right now as four players average double figures, led by Tyzhaun Claude at 14.9 points and a team-leading 8.5 rebounds, as well.
Gray played four seasons at Wake Forest under the late Skip Prosser as he was a major key in the offense as a shooter where he averaged 16.7 ppg. over his career while shooting 37.1 percent from the three-point line.
Topics of discussion include:
- The influence of playing for Skip Prosser, Dino Gaudio, and Pat Kelsey as a talented 3-point shooter
- Tyzhaun Claude’s ability to be a leader with his inside play
- Tre Jackson and Russell Jones as three-point marksmen
- Vonterious Woolbright as a shooter and a playmaker
… And much more
Coach Chris Caputo makes his first appearance on “Marching to Madness” as he is in his first season at George Washington as the head coach after he spent 11 seasons in Miami with coach Jim Larrañaga and was the associate head coach since 2015. He has a top backcourt in James Bishop and Brendan Adams which will be a key throughout his initial season.
Topics of discussion include:
- How Bishop and Adams can attack a defense
- The effectiveness of Ricky Lindo, Jr.
- An offensive attack that currently averages 47.8% from the floor
- The characterization of Atlantic 10 basketball
Coach Cliff Ellis checks in as he discusses his Chanticleers, who are led in by leading scorer Jomaru Brown from the backcourt and Essam Mostafa from the pivot. Coach Ellis is in his 16th season as head coach at Coastal Carolina where he is nine wins away from 300 while he currently has 827 career ‘Ws’ at Auburn, Clemson, and South Alabama combined with the Chanticleers.
Topics of discussion include:
- How Ellis and his staff have moved this program forward since 2007-08
- Jomaru Brown’s precense as CCU’s leading scorer
- The defensive attack’s ability in holding opponents to 33 percent from three this season
- The Sun Belt’s additions of Marshall, ODU, and James Madison
East Tennessee State head coach Desmond Oliver checks in to talk Buccaneers as his team has battled through injury and currently sits at 3-2 in the Southern Conference and tied for fourth place. ETSU took a 96-74 win over The Citadel on Wednesday evening when guard Jordan King led the Buccaneers with 42 points as he was 14-of-19 from the floor.
Topics of discussion include:
- Important situations in the deep SoCon
- Jordan King’s 42-point performance
- Jordan Haynes’ productivity in shooting 58% from the floor
- Three-point shooting on both sides of the basketball
Loyola Marymount head basketball coach Stan Johnson has the Lions currently at a 12-6 start in the WCC. Cameron Shelton is LMU’s leading scorer and the fourth in the WCC at 18.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Loyola Marymount has a solid defense against the three that only allows 6.2 made triples and 30.9 percent from three.
Topics of discussion include:
- How Cam’s shooting percentage is a solid part of the team
- The skills of Kelli Leaupepe and how they allow him to find shots
- The depth of the WCC
- The Lions’ defense against the 3
North Carolina State head coach Kelvin Sampson is back on “Marching to Madness” as his Cougars are now 16-1 and back to being rated No. 1 in the nation. Houston has the top defense in the nation as the Cougs lead the nation in holding the opposition to 33.2 percent from the floor and 51.5 points per game.
Topics of discussion include:
- The depth at guard with Marcus Sasser, Tramon Mark, and Jamal Shedd as the three starters in the backcourt
- The ability of freshman Jarace Walker
- How this top-rated defense is consistent
- Many thoughts on philosophy and abilities in the program
- Much more!
North Carolina State head coach Kevin Keatts is back on “Marching to Madness” as his the Wolfpack are 13-4 overall and play with one of the nation’s top point guards in Terquavion Smith while Ole Miss transfer Jarkel Joiner and Casey Morsell are solid guards on the perimeter.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Wolfpack’s defense in the win over Duke
- The trifecta in the backcourt of Smith, Joiner, and Morsell
- DJ Burns in the pivot
- Player development from Coach Keatts and his staff
New Mexico head coach Richard Pitino is back on “Marching to Madness” as his Lobos were the last team to lose a game in college basketball this season. Saturday’s home matchup with UNLV is the first sell-out for New Mexico since 2015.
Topics of discussion include:
- The shooting prowess of Jamal Mashburn, Jr. and Jaelen House
- Morris Udeze and Josiah Allick as the Lobos still feature double posts inside of their attack
- Solid defensive for the Lobos who allow opponents to shoot 41 percent from the field
- The depth of Mountain West basketball once again
… And much more!
Coach Sonny Smith is back on “Marching to Madness” as he discusses his programs at Auburn, VCU, and ETSU where he had solid rebuilds at all three schools. Smith took Auburn to five consecutive NCAA Tournaments and had them on the cusp of the Final Four when the Tigers lost to eventual national champion Louisville in the Elite eight in 1986.
Topics of discussion include:
- The dynamics of Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl
- How Jaylin Williams and Johni Broome have reasserted the post position at Auburn
- The Tigers’ depth at guard
- Would Sonny rather be a connoisseur of the Transfer Portal or the NIL?
… And much more!
Coach Mike Magpayo checks in as he is in his third season as the head coach of the UC Riverside Highlanders. UCR is 8-5 against after last night’s Big West opening win vs. Cal-Bakersfield after going against a tough non-conference schedule where they finished 7-5.
Topics of discussion include:
- Zyon Pullin’s success in the workouts for the NBA Draft
- Flynn Cameron’s existence on the perimeter with Pullin
- Matching up against a tough non-conference schedule to pull a 7-5 record
- Lachlan Olbrich and Kyle Owens in the paint
… And much more!
Coach Phil Martelli is back as he checks in as the associate head coach to Juwan Howard at Michigan. Coach Martelli won 444 games in 24 seasons as the head coach of the St. Joesph’s Hawks after he spent 10 years as an SJU assistant coach. The coach also provides analysis on the Wolverines thus far.
Topics of discussion include:
- The solid post play of Hunter Dickinson
- Jaelin Llewellyn’s ACL injury
- How Jett Howard contributes as a consistent shooter
- The closeness of the conference races as well as the Big Ten
Coach Jim Harrick won the national championship at UCLA in 1995 as he totaled 470 wins in 23 years as a head coach at Pepperdine, UCLA, Rhode Island, and Georgia. Harrick took all four of those teams to the NCAA Tournament as his teams allowed a 66.7 winning percentage.
Topics of discussion include:
- The 1995 national championship at UCLA
- Potential national titles at Rhode Island, Georgia, and UCLA
- 4 NCAA appearances at Pepperdine
- How Coach Harrick sees the Pac-12 this season
Bob Richey enters his sixth season as the head coach of the Furman Paladins, who have started 9-4 overall and they will be in the mix for the Southern Conference crown once again. Furman has one of the most solid offenses in the game as the Paladins are averaging 82.6 ppg (23rd/CBB) and shooting 50 percent from the floor (18th/CBB).
Topics of discussion include:
- Mike Bothwell being a focal point of the offensive attack as he is the second leading scorer in the SoCon right how with 20.2 ppg.
- Jalen Slawson as a key overall scorer and rebounder
- Furman averaging 19.5 assists per game which is fifth in the nation
- Coach Richey’s looks at the challenging Southern Conference
- Much more!
In Episode 790 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Oregon Ducks’ assistant coach Dana Altman. Coach Martin spent the last five seasons with Frank Martin at South Carolina and now joins forces with Altman in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks have had several injuries, but have won four out of their last five games which has taken them to a 6-5 mark.
Topics of discussion include:
- The inside-outside combination of Anthony Richardson and N’Faly Dante
- Kel’el Ware as the third leading scorer
- Injuries in the Ducks rotation
- Opening Pac-12 matchups against Washington State and UCLA
- Much more!
In Episode 789 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman. Coach Musselman has pushed the Razorbacks taken the Razorback into the last two Elite Eights in the NCAA Tournament and with a talented and deep roster, he possesses a solid team to watch this season. The Razorbacks are led by Ricky Council, IV, who averages 18.9 points per game as their defense allows 41.3 percent from the field while giving up 63.5 ppg.
Topics of discussion include:
- The talent level of Nick Smith, Jr., and Anthony Black, who were No. 3 and No. 14 in last season’s high school player ratings.
- Ricky Council, IV, as well as Makhi and Makhel Mitchell and Trevon Brazile as incoming transfers
- Jordan Walsh as a 54.5 percent shooter from inside the three-point line
- Forcing 17.8 turnovers per game
- Much more!
In Episode 788 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Utah head coach Craig Smith, who led his Utes to opening Pac-12 wins over Arizona and at Washington State. The Utes also won at Washington State, 67-65, and the two wins allowed Utah to join USC, UCLA, Arizona as only four of the Pac-12 members to start 2-0.
Topics of discussion include:
- Branden Carlson leading 4 Utes in double figures with the win over Arizona
- The defensive structure that has allowed Utah to hold its opponents to 34% (4th/CBB)
- Rollie Worster as a versatile guard who figures in both the offensive and defensive attacks
- Solid depth as 10 Utes average double figures in minutes
- Much more!
In Episode 787 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back CBS Sports Network college basketball analyst Pete Gillen. With the basketball season up and running, Coach Gillen is one of the top color analysts in college basketball. He was also a solid head coach at Xavier, Providence, and Virginia where he won 392 games and had a 63.9 percent winning percentage.
Topics of discussion include:
- Quality and parity inside the game in its first month
- The potential of a five-team SEC race
- Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Miami as challengers in the ACC
- The Big 12 as the top league in college basketball … And much more!!!
In Episode 786 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield, who has led the Blue Demons to a 5-4 record as of now. Injuries have hurt DePaul early in the season, but they are developing depth on this roster with the injuries. The Blue Demons came from behind to beat Samford and Loyola Chicago, both in overtime.
Topics of discussion include:
- Working on defense and rebounding
- Javan Johnson and Umoja Gibson as the two leading scorers
- The basketball acumen of Da’Sean Nelson
- Coach Stubblefield’s thoughts on analytics and NCAA Tournament expansion
… And much more!!!
In Episode 785 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back North Texas Head coach Grant McCasland as his Mean Green are once again a challenger for the Conference USA crown with a defense that allows only 43.8 field goal attempts per game (1st/CBB) and 51.1 ppg (3rd/CUSA).
Topics of discussion include:
- Tylor Perry’s offensive ability
- The rebounding efficiency of the Mean Green
- The team’s defensive philosophy
- Kai Huntsberry and Abou Ousmane as the other two double digit scorers beside of Perry
… And much more!!!
In Episode 784 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff as his Golden Flashes have started the season at 5-2 with a near miss at No. 1 Houston a week ago.
Topics of discussion include:
- The 49-44 loss at Houston
- Kent State’s defensive characteristics
- Sincere Carry as the Golden Flashes’ leading scorer
- The use of Malique Jones and Miryne Thomas inside of their offensive and defensive attacks
… And much more!
In Episode 783 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Stetson head coach Donnie Jones. The Hatters own opening wins this season over Florida State and South Florida. The Hatters are a top shooting squad as they make 56.4 percent of their shots from two while 40.3 percent of their three-pointers.
Topics of discussion include:
- Luke Brown, who has made 51.3 percent of his triples so far this season
- How coach Jones can put four shooters on the floor with Syncier Harrison, Stephen Swenson, and Jalen Blackmon in addition to Brown
- Harrison as a playmaker as well as a three-point shooter
- Coach Jones’ look at analytics
… And much more!
In Episode 782 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Utah State head coach Ryan Odom, who has led his Aggies to a 5-0 start to begin this season. Currently, the Aggies have made 12.8 three-point field goals in their first five games behind a balanced scoring attack where four players currently average double figures.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Aggies’ 5-0 start
- The 3-Ball as a key in Utah State’s attack
- Steven Ashworth as USU’s leading scorer
- Taylor Funk as a key 3-point shooter with Ashworth.
… And Much More!
In Episode 781 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back College of Charleston head coach Pat Kelsey, who has helped the talented Cougars trek to a 6-1 record. This includes their first win in school history of the Charleston Classic.
Topics of discussion include:
- Winning the Charleston Classic and then moving forward
- Charleston’s three-point game on offense
- The play of leading scorer Reyne Smith
- How Ryan Larson translates from the top assist-man to a three-point shooter
… And much more!!!
In Episode 780 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Charlotte 49ers head coach Ron Sanchez, who posts one of the better defensive units in the nation as Charlotte holds opponents to 39.5 percent from the floor (81st/CBB) and 55.0 points per game (11th/CBB).
Topics of discussion include:
- The process of winning a pair of tournament games and getting to the finals in the Myrtle Beach Classic
- The solid defensive structure that Coach Sanchez uses with his teams
- Brice Williams’ versatile play
- Aly Khalifa and Igor Milicic, Jr., in the post
- Coach Sanchez on the potential of additions to the NCAA Tournament
… And much more!!!
In Episode 779 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton as the Cowboys are 3-2 and they just picked up a win over DePaul. The two losses are by one point and in overtime as this is a team that will battle with it’s defense and a solid rotation this season.
Topics of discussion include:
- Avery Anderson’s ability on both ends of the floor
- The overall talents of John Michael Wright
- Kalib Boone and Moussa Cisse in the post
- The Big 12’s presence on the national level
… And much more!!!
In Episode 778 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Missouri head coach Dennis Gates, who enters his first season as the Tigers head coach. Coach Gates moves over from Cleveland State where he rebuilt the Vikings into a 20-win squad last season as they won two Horizon League regular season championships in his three seasons and won the tournament in ’20-21 to place the Vikings in the NCAA Tournament.
Topics of discussion include:
- The offensive abilities of D’Moi Hodge and Noah Carter
- Key abilities that Isiaih Mosley brings to the floor
- Kobe Brown joining Carter in the post
- Coach Gates’ offensive philosophy and ways to execute
… And much more!!!
In Episode 777 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Towson Tigers head coach Pat Skerry, who once again has a program picked at or around the top of the challenging Colonial Athletic Association.
Topics of discussion include:
- The shooting ability of Nicolas Timberlake
- Cameron Holden and Charles Thompson as dynamic contributors
- The Tigers’ trademark defense
- The challenge and depth of teams in the CAA
… And much more!!!
In Episode 774 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back South Florida head coach Brian Gregory, who brought in a group of new players in South Carolina transfer Keyshawn Bryant, former Memphis Tiger Tyler Harris, and Selton Miguel who came over from Kansas State
Topics of discussion include:
- Their defensive characteristics as a team
- The impact of Bryant, Harris, and Miguel
- Russel Tchewa’s inside presence
- Coach Gregory’s philosophy on NCAA Tournament expansion
….. And much more!
In Episode 775 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg. Coach Greenberg was a builder of programs inside of the game as he took Long Beach State, South Florida, and Virginia Tech and gave them the opportunities to be able to be a challenger once again inside of their leagues.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Texas Longhorns’ win over Gonzaga
- The challenges in the Big 12
- Who can supplant Duke and North Carolina in the ACC?
- The depth of the SEC
… And much more!!!
In Episode 774 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller. As the Lumberjacks moved into the WAC from the Southland a year ago, they picked up the regular season championship in the WAC. SFA currently is known for it’s sticky defense plus shot blockers in the middle.
Topics of discussion include:
- Nana Antwi-Boasiako and Sadaidriene Hall on the boxes
- Backcourt scoring for Latrell Jossell and Jaylin Jackson-Posey on the perimeter
- Playmaking from Roti Ware and AJ Cajuste
- Coach Keller’s analysis of the competitive toughness in the WAC
… And much more!
In Episode 773 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Samford head coach Bucky McMillan, who turned the Bulldogs forward in his second season at Samford. They finished 21-11 which equated to a 65.6 percent winning which was the program’s best since it joined the SoCon.
Topics of discussion include:
- McMillan’s philosophy on some basketball ideas and thoughts
- Ques Glover and Bubba Parham in Samford’s backcourt
- Jaden Campbell’s strengths on both ends of the floor
- How depth will be key to this season
… And much more!
In Episode 772 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Drake head coach Darian DeVries, who currently is 97-40 at Drake in entering his fifth year as the Bulldogs’ boss. Drake won it’s last game over talented Wofford, 80-72, behind 17 points from Sardarr Calhoun.
Topics of discussion include:
- Calhoun’s talent as it translates to the Drake attack
- How Tucker DeVries’ game will improve in his sophomore season
- DJ Wilkins’ talent as a defensive stopper
- How Coach DeVries and his staff use different statistics in evaluating games
In Episode 771 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes San Francisco head coach Chris Gerlufsen, who enters his first season as the head coach of the Dons. San Francisco has one of the nation’s most electric players in guard Khalil Shabazz.
Topics of discussion include:
- The dynamics of Khalil Shabazz, who enters his fifth season
- Washington State transfer Tyrell Roberts and his three-ball
- The addition of guard Marcus Williams
- Solid depth as a characteristic of the team
In Episode 770 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes San Jose State head coach Tim Miles, whose Spartans took a 63-48 win in their season opener against Georgia Southern.
Topics of discussion include:
- The presence of 6-6 point guard Omari Moore
- Alvaro Cardenas joining Moore in the backcourt
- The addition of six freshmen and their abilities
- Discussing which analytics are important for Coach Miles and his staff
In Episode 769 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Stanford head coach Jerod Haase, who begins his seventh season in Palo Alto. Haase discusses Stanford’s 88-78 win over Pacific on Monday evening and players who should be keys in the upcoming season.
Topics of discussion include:
- Davidson transfer Michael Jones’ 31 points in the victory against Pacific
- The consistent play of Maxime Reynaud in the same victory
- The potential of Harrison Ingram in his sophomore season
- A veteran presence on the Cardinal’s front line
In Episode 768 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Pepperdine head coach Lorenzo Romar, who enters the fifth season of his second term as head coach of the Waves. Coach Romar opened his coaching career as a head coach at Pepperdine from 1996-99. This season’s team will be building off of last season as his team has a viable sophomore class.
Topics of discussion include:
- The opening win over Rice on Monday
- Talented scorers in Maxwell Lewis and Houston Mallette
- Mike MItchell, Jr., as a consistent point guard
- The implementation of depth in making the rotation
In Episode 767 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay, who will pick up his 200th win at Liberty with his next ‘W’. McKay discusses Darius McGhee, who returns for his fifth season.
Topics of discussion include:
- How McGhee is a stellar part of the Liberty program
- Four returning starters without Keegan Murray
- The Flames’ three-point prowess of a year ago
- Thoughts on NCAA Tournament expansion
… And much more!
In Episode 766 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes UNC Greensboro head coach Mike Jones as the Spartans will be one of the favorites in the Southern Conference this season behind a solid defense and the return of five starters. Coach Jones added solid transfers including former VCU Ram Mikel Brown-Jones, who played in 29 games and shot 55.3 percent from the field.
Topics of discussion include:
- How defense is a vital part of the Spartans’ game plans
- Bas Leyte as the leading returning scorer
- The leadership and basketball skills of twins Kobe and Keyshawn Langley
- Coach Jones’ point of view on the potential expansion of the NCAA Tournament
- Much more!
In Episode 765 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Colorado State head coach Niko Medved as he led the Rams to a 14-4 record inside of the Mountain West as they won 11 in a row to start the season which earned them a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The 6-seed was the highest for CSU in the school’s history.
Topics of discussion include:
- David Roddy as a member of the Memphis Grizzlies
- The loss of Isaiah Stevens due to injury
- The improvement of John Tonje’s game
- The role of Taviontae Jackson
- Much more!
In Episode 764 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Wofford head coach Jay McAuley who leads the Terriers after a season where they allowed only 27.7 defensive rebounds per game which led the nation. Wofford returns leading scorer B.J. Mack, who netted 16.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.
Topics of discussion include:
- Mack’s versatility inside the Terriers’ game plans on both ends of the floor
- The return of Messiah Jones from an Achilles injury
- Additions of transfers in Kyle Filewitch and Carson McCorkle
- Wofford’s attacks on the offensive and defensive ends with this team
… And much more!
In Episode 761 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May, who has led the Owls to four consecutive winning seasons in his four years at FAU. May also led FAU to a tie for second in the CUSA East last season. the Owls are one of the best offensive teams in college basketball as they averaged 74.1 points and made 8.8 threes and shot 35.2 percent from behind the three-point arc in 2021-22.
Topics of discussion include:
- How to build on returning eight of the nine top leading scorers
- Alija Martin and Michael Forrest and their influences on offense
- Competition at the point guard position
- Coach May’s philosophy of the three-point offense
… And much more.
In Episode 762 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Belmont head coach Casey Alexander, who has posted a 77-19 mark in three seasons as the Bruins’ head coach.
Topics of discussion include:
- The challenge of the Missouri Valley Conference
- The return of leading scorer Ben Sheppard
- The addition of freshman Ja’Kobi Gillespie
- Potential NCAA Tournament Expansion
… And much more.
In Episode 761 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle as he goes about rebuilding the Beavers after a tough season a year ago. Two years ago, Tinkle took Oregon State to the Elite Eight after the Beavers won the Pac-12 Tournament for the first time in teams history.
Topics of discussion include:
- Rodrique Andela’s presence as he returns from last year’s injury
- Adding nine new players to four OSU veterans from a year ago
- The upside of Glenn Young, Dexter Akanno, and Chlo Marial
- Coach Tinkle’s thoughts on NCAA Tournament expansion
… And much more!
In Episode 760 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Virginia Tech associate head coach Mike Jones, who joined coach Mike Young last season. Coach Jones joined the Hokies staff after 19 years at DeMatha High School where he had a 511-119 record in winning 81.1 percent of his games. Jones helped to lead Virginia Tech to it’s first ACC Tournament championship as the Hokies defeated the top three seeds in Notre Dame, North Carolina, and Duke to win their first tournament title since VT won a Metro Conference battle in 1979.
Topics of discussion include:
- Virginia Tech’s ACC Tournament championship
- Hunter Catoor’s responsibilities other than the three-ball
- Justyn Mutts’ abilities and how they lead the Hokies
- Coach Jones’ thoughts on the expansion of the NCAA Tournament
… And much more!
In Episode 759 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Washington State head coach Kyle Smith, who placed the Cougars as one of the nation’s top defensive teams as it held opponents to 41.5 percent from the floor and just 64.9 points per game.
Topics of discussion include:
- Mouhamed Gueye’s presence on both ends of the floor
- The addition of Auburn/Tennessee transfer Justin Powell
- T.J. Bamba as the leading returning scorer
- The use of analytics with his programs
… And much more!
In Episode 758 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner, who led the Yellow Jackets to the ACC Tournament championship in 2021. Pastner is rebuilding the program after it lost its two leading scorers in Michael Devoe and Jordan Usher.
Topics of discussion include:
- Playing for Lute Olson at Arizona
- Kyle Sturdivant as the leading returning scorer
- Rodney Howard in the paint
- Coach Pastner’s thoughts on the potential of increasing the NCAA Tournament
… And much more!
In Episode 756 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Mississippi State head coach Chris Jans, who turned New Mexico State into a WAC power over a five-year period. He claimed a 122-32 record with the Aggies while winning four WAC regular season titles and three WAC Tournaments.
Topics of discussion include:
- The efforts of 6-11 Tolu Smith
- DJ Jeffries and his return to the Bulldogs program
- Shakeel Moore’s availability as a shooter
- Building the program to move forward
… And much more!
In Episode 756 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Cal State Fullerton head coach Dedrique Taylor, who had the Titans back in the NCAA Tournament after winning the Big West Tournament championship.
Topics of discussion include:
- A look back into last season’s tournament experiences
- The effects of Jalen Harris as a leader and talented player
- Vincent Lee’s ability as the Titans’ power forward
- Coach Taylor’s look at the use of analytics
… And much more!
In Episode 755 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins, who was placed in the National Basketball Hall of Fame in September of this year. Coach Huggins, who has 916 career wins, discusses the restructuring of his roster along with some upperclassmen who will help the Mountaineers to build themselves up once again in the Big 12.
Topics of discussion include:
- Kedrian Johnson’s return and his impact on the Mountaineers
- The transfer of guard Joe Toussaint Iowa
- The return of Emmitt Matthews to the program
- Former WVU guard Joe Mazzulla as the Boston Celtics’ interim head coach
… And much more
In Episode 754 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis, who has 467 career wins as he starts into his 24th season as a head coach at the D-1 level and his fifth year as the head coach at Ole Miss.
Topics of discussion include:
- The return of Daeshun Ruffin and Matthew Murrell
- Jaemyn Brakefield’s shooting prowess
- The defensive abilities of his transfers
- The depth and rise of the SEC
… And much more!
In Episode 752 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Richmond head coach Chris Mooney who led the Spiders to their first Atlantic 10 Tournament championship since 2011. The Spiders welcome back Tyler Burton, who led them with 16.1 points and 7.7 rebounder game last season.
Topics of discussion include:
- Last season’s A-10 title and the win over Iowa in the NCAA Tournament
- The multiple skills of Tyler Burton
- New additions to the program
- How to restart the Princeton Offense with generally a new group of starters and role players
- Much more!
In Episode 752 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Marshall head coach Dan D’Antoni, who looks to push the Thundering Herd into the top of the Sun Belt Conference in the Herd’s inaugural year in the league. He has 140 career wins at Marshall after he built the high school basketball program at Socastee High school in Myrtle Beach and joined his brother Mike as an NBA assistant with the Suns, Knicks, and Lakers.
Topics of discussion include:
- Turning the page on a tough 2021-22 season
- The defensive skills of Obinna Anochili-Killen
- Taveion Kinsey’s overall value in the program
- The addition of Kamdyn Curfman to join Andy Taylor in the backcourt
… And much more!
In Episode 751 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes George Mason head coach Kim English. As Coach English is building GMU, he pushed the Patriots into the middle of the Atlantic 10 last season.
Topics of discussion include:
- The key areas to build upon
- The rise of a three-point attack that averaged 9.3 threes per game
- Josh Oduro’s presence on the interior
- The impact of Tennessee transfers Davonte Gaines and Victory Bailey, Jr.
… And much more!
In Episode 750 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes UNCW head coach Takayo Siddle. The Seahawks moved in the CAA as they shared the top of the league with Towson as both put up 15-3 records while UNCW finished 27-9 overall with a CBI Championship.
Topics of discussion include:
- The coach’s philosophy and psychology with his team
- How Sykiem Phillips’ roles may change as he is the leading returning scorer
- The play from Trazarien White as his second season with the team unfolds
- The responsibilities of Jamari Harvey and Amari Kelly
- Much more!
In Episode 749 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Baylor head coach Scott Drew. The Bears won the national championship to end the 2021 season and came back last year to win the Big 12 and finished 27-7. Drew has 397 wins in 19 seasons as the Bears coach as he begins his 20th season in Waco.
Topics of discussion include:
- Characteristics other than basketball that allow players to achieve all-America status
- The return of LJ Cryer and Adam Flagler
- Flo Thamba and Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua on the boxes
- The presence of freshman Keyonte George
- And much more!
In Episode 748 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Portland head coach Shantay Legans. The Pilots won 19 games last season which were the most since the 2010-11 season. Legans bought over three key players from his former Eastern Washington team in Tyler Robertson, Mike Meadows, and Jack Perry.
Topics of discussion include:
- How the Pilots were able to put up 19 wins in Coach Legans’ first season
- Tyler Robertson working as the leading scorer and rebounder
- The versatility of Moses Wood
- Key additions that will make the Pilots a deeper team
… And much more!
In Episode 747 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes. The Demon Deacons finished 25-10 and they were 13-7 in the ACC, in which they were fifth. WFU improved by 19 wins last season as they were led by Alondes Williams and Grizzlies first-round pick Jake LaRavia. Forbes has put together a solid group of player on the roster for the 2022-23 campaign.
Topics of discussion include:
- Davion Williams and Damari Monsanto putting together a solid one-two punch
- Cameron Hildreth’s influence with his play on both ends of the floor
- How Florida transfer Tyree Appleby fits into a deep backcourt
- The mix of a solid transfer class and freshmen Zach Keller and Bobi Klintman
… And much more!
In Episode 746 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson. He led The Beach to a 14-3 record and first place in the Big West Conference. Coach Monson has 237 wins at LBSU and is the winningest coach in program history.
Topics of discussion include:
- The success of The Beach in the ’21-22 season
- The return of Joel Murray and Jordan Jones to the backcourt
- Aboubacar Traore’s impact on games
- Incoming players that will be important for the success of The Beach this season
… And much more!
In Episode 745 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes North Florida head coach Matt Driscoll as he enters his 14th season as the head coach of the Ospreys. Driscoll has led UNF to a 58.6 winning percentage inside the Atlantic Sun Conference
Topics of discussion include:
- Jose Placer and Jarius Hicklen as leaders in the backcourt
- Carter Hendrickson’s level of play from the interior
- The Ospreys’ trip to the beach and how it is a consistent fundamental in bringing the team together
- The availability of potentially eight teams in position to win the A-Sun Tournament
… And much more!
In Episode 744 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl, who has a 72.6 percent winning percentage which is second in the SEC. The Tigers won the SEC regular season title with a 15-3 record this past season
Topics of discussion include:
- The presence of Jabari Smith and Walker Kessler
- The returning Auburn backcourt of KD Johnson, Wendell Green, Jr., Zep Jasper and Allen Flanigan
- Incoming players in Johni Broome and Yohan Traore
- The Tigers’ trip to Israel over the summer
… And much more!
In Episode 743 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot as he rebuilds the program with 10 new Dukes in the program this season. Coach Dambrot, who was Lebron James’ former high school coach at Saint Vincent-Saint Mary, also won 65 games in his first four seasons at Duquesne.
Topics of discussion include:
- The return of Tre Williams and Kenny Easley, who were the second and third leading scorers
- How Dae Dae Grant will fit into the Dukes’ schemes
- Making changes with so many new faces
- The offensive impetus of 5-8 Tevin Brewer
… And much more!
In Episode 742 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes SMU head coach Rob Lanier, who begins his first season as head coach of the Mustangs. Lanier comes over from Georgia State where he led the Panthers to a 53-30 mark over three seasons. Lanier also has eight seasons as an assistant head coach to Rick Barnes with four at Tennessee and four at Texas.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Lanier’s vision for the program
- Returnees in Zach Nuttall, Zhuric Phelps, and Jalen Smith
- The inclusion of eight transfers into this season’s roster
- How Efe Odigie can show a leadership role
… And much more!
In Episode 741 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner. The Anteaters’ head coach has the most wins in UCI history with 242 in his 12 campaigns. During the past 10 seasons, Coach Turner’s team has finished at least fourth in the Big West Conference.
Topics of discussion include:
- Ways UCI led the nation in three-point defense a year ago
- The backcourt of Dawson Baker and Justin Hohn
- J.C. Butler’s ability and his ability to score
- Coach Turner’s thoughts on NIL and the transfer portal
… And much more!
In Episode 740 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Washington head coach Mike Hopkins. The Huskies won 17 games this season as they were second in the Pac-12 in scoring at 75.2 points per contest.
Topics of discussion include:
- The productivity of Jamal Bey
- Kentucky transfer Keion Brooks, Jr., and his ability to make an impact
- The ability of freshman Koren Johnson, a four-star Seattle product
- The state of college basketball
… And much more!
In Episode 738 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Western Kentucky head coach Rick Stansbury. The Hilltoppers won nine out of their last ten games and with injuries, they only had about six players.
Topics of discussion include:
- The toughness of Dayvion McKnight
- Jairus Hamilton’s shooting prowess
- Boise State transfer Emmanuel Akot’s leadership ability
- Recruiting the transfer portal
.....And much more!
In Episode 738 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery. The Hawkeyes won their first Big Ten Tournament since 2006 last season.
Topics of discussion include:
- Iowa averaged 83.2 points last season, fifth in college basketball
- Keegan Murray’s viability as he led the Hawkeyes in scoring at 23.5 points with 8.7 rebounds
- How the presence of Patrick McCaffery is key in the program
- Coach McCaffery’s point of view on the state of college basketball
… And much more!
In Episode 737 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns. The Mountaineers finished second in the Sun Belt Conference as ASU possessed one of the top defenses in the SBC.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Mountaineers’ success on the road in the SBC
- Donovan Gregory’s ability as the leading retuning scorer
- ASU’s defensive prowess and how it is a key to their productivity
- Point of view on college basketball as we go forward
… And much more!
In Episode 737 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns. The Mountaineers finished second in the Sun Belt Conference as ASU possessed one of the top defenses in the SBC.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Mountaineers’ success on the road in the SBC
- Donovan Gregory’s ability as the leading retuning scorer
- ASU’s defensive prowess and how it is a key to their productivity
- Point of view on college basketball as we go forward
… And much more!
In Episode 736 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back VCU head coach Mike Rhoades, who has the Rams with a 66 percent winning percentage in the five years that he has been at VCU. The Rams finished tied for second in the Atlantic 10 where they were tied with Dayton and one game back of Davidson.
Topics of discussion include:
- VCU’s defensive philosophy
- Ace Baldwin’s tremendous versatility
- Jayden Nunn’s influence on both ends of the floor
- The additions of freshman Fats Billups and Michigan transfers Zeb Jackson and Brandon Johns, Jr.
… And much more!
In Episode 736 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back VCU head coach Mike Rhoades, who has the Rams with a 66 percent winning percentage in the five years that he has been at VCU. The Rams finished tied for second in the Atlantic 10 where they were tied with Dayton and one game back of Davidson.
Topics of discussion include:
- VCU’s defensive philosophy
- Ace Baldwin’s tremendous versatility
- Jayden Nunn’s influence on both ends of the floor
- The additions of freshman Fats Billups and Michigan transfers Zeb Jackson and Brandon Johns, Jr.
… And much more!
In Episode 735 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Miami head coach Jim Larrañaga, who took the Hurricanes to the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight in March.
Topics of discussion include:
- How better health and experienced players were key topics
- Isaiah Wong’s solid abilities
- How Charlie Moore was a leader for the Hurricanes
- Coach Larrañaga’s point of view on the status of college basketball
… And much more!
In Episode 735 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Miami head coach Jim Larrañaga, who took the Hurricanes to the NCAA Tournament’s Elite Eight in March.
Topics of discussion include:
- How better health and experienced players were key topics
- Isaiah Wong’s solid abilities
- How Charlie Moore was a leader for the Hurricanes
- Coach Larrañaga’s point of view on the status of college basketball
… And much more!
In Episode 734 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross is back from being in a traffic accident in early February and he welcomes back Delaware head basketball coach Martin Ingelsby, who took the Blue Hens to the CAA Tournament title as they defeated UNC Wilmington in the championship game.
Topics of discussion include:
- Winning the CAA and the matchup with Villanova in the NCAA Tournament
- How the balanced offense led to a successful season
- The presence of Jameer Nelson, Jr., and Jyare Davis
- Coach Ingelsby’s take on the transfer portal and it’s effects
… And much more!
In Episode 734 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross is back from being in a traffic accident in early February and he welcomes back Delaware head basketball coach Martin Ingelsby, who took the Blue Hens to the CAA Tournament title as they defeated UNC Wilmington in the championship game.
Topics of discussion include:
- Winning the CAA and the matchup with Villanova in the NCAA Tournament
- How the balanced offense led to a successful season
- The presence of Jameer Nelson, Jr., and Jyare Davis
- Coach Ingelsby’s take on the transfer portal and it’s effects
… And much more!
In this episode of Marching to Madness, host Ken Cross makes his return to the podcast and welcomes in Old Dominion head basketball coach Jeff Jones.
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, host Ken Cross makes his return to the podcast and welcomes in Old Dominion head basketball coach Jeff Jones.
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
For more updates on Ken's situation, you can reach out to Blake on Twitter @theblakelovell.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach Tom Penders.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Penders induction into the College Basketball Hall of Fame
- Chris Beard's impact as the Longhorns' head coach
- Marquette, Providence as Big East contenders
- Former player Terrence Rencher, who is an assistant at Oklahoma State
...And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Wake Forest head basketball coach Steve Forbes.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Demon Deacons at 18-5 with eight games remaining
- Insights on scouting
- How Alondes Williams and Jake Laravia play well off each other
- Having transfers from great programs/cultures
...And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Saint Peter's head coach Shaheen Holloway.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Peacocks' league-leading defensive attack
- Well distributed offensive attack via points per player
- Daryl Banks and Doug Edert as three-point threats to lead the offense
- The plethora of excellent coaches in the MAAC
...And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Hawaii head coach Eran Ganot.
Topics of discussion include:
- The 5-0 start in Big West play
- Using a stealthy defense to set the tone
- Noel Coleman as a team leader and leading scorer
- The presence of Jerome Desrosiers
...And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Drake head coach Darian Devries. Topics of discussion include:
- Playing without Shanquan Hemphill
- Heighten play of freshman Tucker Devries
- Garrett Stertz's contributions
- The battle in the Missouri Valley
- Much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Loyola head coach Tavaras Hardy. Topics of discussion include:
- The reemergence of Patriot League leading scorer Cam Spencer after injuries cut short last season
- Jaylin Andrews as a steady perimeter player
- Milos Ilic and Golden Dike as a steady post presence
- Working out the culture when he arrived four seasons ago
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Murray State head coach Matt McMahon.
Topics of discussion include:
- Three consecutive wins of over 20 points
- How Tevin Brown affects a game
- The Racers' defensive approach
- Recent play of KJ Hill and Justice Hill
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back coach Bob Cantu.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Cantu's preparation for the next phase of his coaching career
- A look at the Pac-12
- Thoughts on Gonzaga
- Top conferences
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Delaware head coach Martin Ingelsby. Topics of discussion include:
- Saturday's tough loss at Hofstra
- The dimension that Jameer Nelson, Jr. adds to the Blue Hens
- Cooking up offensive efficiency
- How the opening CAA loss to UNCW was a rallying point
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back ESPN analyst Mark Adams.
Topics of discussion include:
- The race in the AAC
- Houston's continued dominance in the league
- The plight of Memphis, SMU and UCF
- Expansion in the Missouri Valley
... and much more!
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About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Miami head coach Jim Larranaga.
Topics of discussion include:
- Tuesday's 65-64 loss at Florida State
- Recent 9-game win streak which culminated with a win over Duke
- The heightened play of Kam McGusty
- Charlie Moore's talents
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Penn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry.
Topics of discussion include:
- Wednesday night's win over Northwestern
- The exemplary play of 6-6 power forward Seth Lundy
- Jalen Pickett's relentlessness in averaging 36.2 minutes
- Working as an assistant to Brad Stevens with the Celtics and Matt Painter at Purdue
- And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisiana Tech head coach Eric Konkol.
Topics of discussion include:
- Saturday's come-from-behind win over Western Kentucky
- Kenneth Lofton's offensive efficiency
- Cobe Williams' play of late as he was the CUSA Player of the Week
- How the Bulldogs are working to improve defensively
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson.
Topics of discussion include:
- Restarting after covid pauses
- Joe Murray's offensive prowess
- Colin Slater, Jadon Jones as three-point threats
- Key concepts to improve defensively
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Minnesota head coach Ben Johnson.
Topics of discussion include:
- Solid wins in the 10-1 start
- Adopting a solid offensive presence
- Jamison Battle's development as a transfer
- Return of Payton Willis to the program
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Cal State Fullerton head coach Dedrique Taylor.
Topics of discussion include:
- Improvements on the defensive end of the floor
- Creating chemistry and connectivity with older veterans and new faces
- How E.J. Anosike has become the catalyst of the Titans offense
- How Tray Maddox, Jr., can rebound from a tough start to the season
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Wyoming head coach Jeff Linder.
Topics of discussion include:
- Offensive structure with five players averaging double figures
- How post Graham Ike influences the game
- Hunter Maldonado from inside the arc
- A three-ball game that is averaging 37.3 percent
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back TCU head coach Jamie Dixon.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Frogs' defense that allows only 39.6 percent from the floor
- The production of leading scorer Mike Miles, Jr.
- The impact of TCU's current transfer class
- Chuck O'Bannon's potential now that he is healthy
...And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Arizona associate head coach Jack Murphy.
Topics of discussion include:
- A running style that posts a tempo of only 14.4 seconds per possession
- The hunger and motivation of the team
- Bennedict Mathurin's explosive play
- Differing styles of Christian Koloko and Azuolas Tubelis in the post
...And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Tigers' balance on offense
- Defensive superlatives so far
- Jabari Smith and KD Johnson as leaders
- Allen Flanigan injury update
...And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach David Grace.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Grace's new endeavors inside the game
- The power of Purdue
- Thriving west coast basketball teams
- A sketch of the SEC
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Wofford head coach Jay McAuley.
Topics of discussion include:
- How guard Max Klesmit and post B.J. Mack complement each others' games
- The 3-point game behind Ryan Larson and Klesmit
- Sam Goodwin as another post option
- Returning to Georgia and getting the 'W'
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Xavier head coach Travis Steele.
Topics of discussion include:
- Wednesday night's win over Central Michigan
- A relentless defense
- Nate Johnson's start to the season
- The dynamics of Jack Nunge
- Much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Southern Utah head coach Todd Simon.
Topics of discussion include:
- Winning the Fort Myers Tip-Off last week
- The diverse talents of John Knight, III
- Tevian Jones' skills and ability
- Key characteristics and qualities of the Thunderbirds
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Purdue head coach Matt Painter.
Topics of discussion include:
- Wins over North Carolina and Villanova to open season
- Zach Edey and Trevion Williams in the post
- Jaden Ivey's influence from his mother Niele,
- Where the Boilermakers can improve going forward
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Furman head coach Bob Richey.
Topics of discussion include:
- The defensive effort that led the Paladins over Louisville
- How Furman lost to Navy on Sunday
- Mike Bothwell's start to the season
- Starting five averaging in double figures
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UC Riverside head coach Mike Magpayo.
Topics of discussion include:
- J.P. Moorman, II, connecting on a link 70-foot buzzer beater as the Highlanders defeated Arizona State
- Chris Paul's inspirational pregame talk to the Highlanders
- The defensive philosophy that is the cornerstone of Coach Magpayo's program
- The 3-ball philosophy of the Highlanders
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger.
Topics of discussion include:
- The season-opening win over Gardner Webb
- Potential for Bryce Hamilton this season
- Additions of Mike Nuga, Justin Webster, Jordan McCabe and others
- Familiarity with the program in taking the job
- Much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome San Jose State head coach Tim Miles.
Topics of discussion include:
- Experiences as a TV analyst before taking the Spartans' position
- The allurement of San Jose State
- Trey Smith, Omari Moore and Sebastian Mendoza as returnees
- A solid transfer class
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back FGCU head coach Michael Fly.
Topics of discussion include:
- The addition of TCU transfer Kevin Samuel
- McNeese transfer Carlos Rosario joins Samuel in the post
- Biggest challenges with the new amount of depth and talent
- Scheduling as FGCU hosts USC and Rhode Island
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back New Mexico State head coach Chris Jans.
Topics of discussion include:
- Turning the page on the hard-hitting covid season of '20-21
- How guard Jabari Rice is ready to return from injury
- Versatility of Donnie Tillman
- The competition as 13 new faces ingratiate the Aggies' roster
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Vermont head coach John Becker.
Topics of discussion include:
- How getting upset in the American East Tournament and missing the NCAA Tournament serves as motivation
- Return of American East Player of the year Ryan Davis
- The development of Ben Shungu
- Roles for transfers Cameron Gibson and Finn Sullivan
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns.
Topics of discussion include:
- How to make Mountaineers basketball relevant beside of a winning football program
- Returning the top ten players from a year ago
- Using Justin Forrest and Marvin Delph in the backcourt
- How Michael Almonacy and Donovan Gregory use their athleticism to the team's advantage
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton.
Topics of discussion include:
- Leadership qualities of Rayquan Evans and how he can increase production
- Expectations for Anthony Polite and the team
- The dynamic skills of Malik Osborne
- Six new players integrating themselves into the rotation
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Belmont head coach Casey Alexander.
Topics of discussion include:
- The return of five starters, who are all in grad school
- Grayson Murphy's impact of the program
- The dynamics of talented big man Nick Muszynski
- Luke Smith's transition from D-III Sewanee into the Belmont program
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Rhode Island head coach David Cox.
Topics of discussion include:
- Lessons from the covid season of 2020-21
- What the return of Jeremy Sheppard means for Rhode Island hoops
- the addition of Ball State transfer Ishmael El-Amin
- A deep post game that includes Antwan Walker and twins Makhi and Makhel Mitchell
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner.
Topics of discussion include:
- The compete level of big man Collin Welp
- Dawson Baker's talent and work ethic
- The ingenuity of DJ Davis to make an impact in his first season
- Austin Johnson in the post with Welp
... and much more!
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About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Washington State head coach Kyle Smith.
Topics of discussion include:
- Bringing scorers Michael Flowers (South Alabama) and Tyrell Roberts (UC San Diego) in through the transfer portal
- The efficiency of scorer Noah Williams
- Post play led by Dishon Jackson and Efe Agboidi
- Addressing ball handling in recruiting
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle.
Topics of discussion include:
- Last season's legendary run to the Elite Eight
- Backcourt of Jarod Lucas and Gianni Hunt
- The dynamics of forward Warith Alatishe
- The depth and athleticism that this team exudes
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Marshall head coach Dan D'Antoni.
Topics of discussion include:
- Return of Taevion Kinsey, a potential CUSA Player of the Year
- The potential of Andrew Taylor and Mikel Beyers in the backcourt
- Versatility in the post
- How the incoming recruiting class can contribute
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Presbyterian head coach Quinton Ferrell.
Topics of discussion include:
- A veteran roster that includes five starters and 11 letter winners
- Big South Freshman of the Year Rayshon Harrison's presence
- Skills that make Trevon Reddish a solid overall player
- The difference Winston Hill will make in the paint
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay.
Topics of discussion include:
- The overall impact of Darius McGhee
- Attributes of Kyle Rode and Keegan McDowell
- Potential impact of post Blake Preston
- The cornerstone of culture in building this program into a winner
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia State head coach Rob Lanier.
Topics of discussion include:
- The return of Corey Allen
- Justin Roberts' playmaking
- The evolution of Kane Williams' in the paint
- Coping with injuries in the preseason
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Charlotte head coach Ron Sanchez.
Topics of discussion include:
- Leading scorer Jahmir Young's ceiling
- Brice Williams' balanced game
- The dynamics of an impressive transfer class
- A lesson in Pack Line Defense
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Utah State head coach Ryan Odom.
Topics of discussion include:
- The transition from UMBC to Utah State
- Returning seniors Justin Bean and Brock Miller
- UMBC transfers RJ Eytle-Rock and Brandon Horvath
- Rylan Jones' arrival from Utah
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May.
Topics of discussion include:
- The 47 wins in his first three seasons are the most in any three-year period in school history
- The value of a seasoned veteran in Michael Forrest, Jr.
- Everette Winchester, Ryan Greenlee and Nicholas Boyd returning as key pieces
- The recruiting class and the overall youth on the team
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner.
Topics of discussion include:
- The transitioning of Jose Alvarado and Moses Wright to the NBA
- Michael Devoe as the leading returning scorer
- How Jordan Usher has grown his game and is ready for an efficient senior season
- A full point guard position with returnee Bubba Parham and transfer Deivon Smith
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery.
Topics of discussion include:
- Translating Luka Garza and Joe Weiskamp to the next level
- Jordan Bohannon's sixth season as a Hawkeye
- How Connor McCaffery dealt with his injury issues
- The versatility of Keegan Murray
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Mississippi State head coach Ben Howland.
Topics of discussion include:
- How the NIT run to the Final Four is a springboard to the 2021-22 season
- The return of Iverson Molinar as the centerpiece to the Bulldogs this season
- The presence of the productive Tolu Smith in the middle
- Adding Garrison Brooks from North Carolina and Rocket Watts from Michigan State through the transfer portal
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UCF head coach Johnny Dawkins.
Topics of discussion include:
- Returning eight players to formulate a solid veteran presence
- The versatility of Darius Perry
- Three-point threats in Brandon Mahan and Darin Green, Jr.
- Roles for Isaiah Adams and C.J. Walker
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back George Mason head coach Kim English.
Topics of discussion include:
- Setting his culture and identity for the program
- The presence of leading returning scorer Josh Oduro
- The expectations of Jamal Hartwell and Xavier Johnson
- A solid recruiting class which presents three transfers who will play key roles
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Richmond head coach Chris Mooney.
Topics of discussion include:
- Four seniors who come back to the Spiders for their graduate years
- How Grant Golden is expanding his game even further
- Nick Sherod's rehab from a torn ACL
- Nathan Cayo's shooting prowess
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Saint Mary's head coach Randy Bennett.
Topics of discussion include:
- Former Gael Jock Landale signs with the Spurs after a great Olympic season for Team Australia
- The experience of Logan Johnson and Tommy Kuhse in the backcourt
- The threat of Matthias Taas on the interior
- Dan Fotu as another experienced contributor
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Saint Joseph's head coach Billy Lange.
Topics of discussion include:
- Returning 5 of top 6 scorers
- How Taylor Funk affects games
- The evolution of Jordan Hall's game
- Speaking the language of the three-point shot
- ... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Western Kentucky head coach Rick Stansbury.
Topics of discussion include:
- How Charles Bassey fits in the mix with the 76ers
- Restructuring the roster with the loss of Bassey and Taveion Hollingsworth
- Expectations for Josh Anderson
- What's next for guard Dayvion McKnight?
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Stetson head coach Donnie Jones.
Topics of discussion include:
- Last season as it ended with a CBI trip
- Rob Perry and Chase Johnston as a scoring duo
- Mahamado Diawara's impact in the post
- The expansion in the Atlantic Sun Conference
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back NC State head coach Kevin Keatts.
Topics of discussion include:
- How big man Manny Bates became more of an offensive threat
- Jericole Hellems' increased leadership role
- The rise of Cam Hayes as a playmaker
- Adding transfers in Casey Moresell and Greg Gantt
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Loyola Marymount head coach Stan Johnson.
Topics of discussion include:
- The return of all-WCC first teamer Eli Scott for his fifth season
- The importance of Dameane Douglas staying healthy
- Keli Leaupepe's presence in the team dynamic
- Working on the three-point game and ballhandling
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Old Dominion head coach Jeff Jones.
Topics of discussion include:
- Losing three starters to the transfer portal, including leading scorer Malike Curry
- Working to improve the team's shooting
- Returning two key contributors in Kalu Ezikpe and A.J. Oliver
- The rehab of a Jason Wade's daunting injury two seasons ago
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber.
Topics of discussion include:
- Going 4-2 to finish the season
- Nigel Pack is back on the point after a solid freshman season
- Davion Bradford's presence in the middle
- Selton Miguel's role after starting 22 of 29 games as a frshman
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes.
Topics of discussion include:
- Return of John Fulkerson as a sixth-year player
- Discussing the expectations for Victor Bailey, Jr.
- Versatility on the perimeter
- Additions in the post to join Fulkerson and Uros Plavsic
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back San Francisco head coach Todd Golden.
Topics of discussion include:
- Excitement around returns of veterans Khalil Shabazz and Jamaree Bouyea in the backcourt
- Using the posts with Josh Kunen and Dzmitry Ryuny
- The size and length of this team
- Former Don Nate Renfroe playing in the NBA Summer League with the Spurs
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Pitt head coach Jeff Capel.
Topics of discussion include:
- Potential for Justin Champagnie as he signed a two-way deal with the Raptors
- Backcourt addition of Jamarius Burton to Femi Odukale and Nike Sibande
- Developing the post game with depth
- Thoughts on Coach K's last season at Duke
- Much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll.
Topics of discussion include:
- Thoughts on his team luncheon which was Tuesday
- The scheduling gauntlet for November
- Jose Placer and Carter Hendrickson in the backcourt
- Expansion for the A-Sun
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Stanford head coach Jerod Haase.
Topics of discussion include:
- Thoughts on Ziaire Williams going to the Grizzlies with the tenth pick of the NBA Draft
- Expectations for Jaiden Delaire, who will be a key producer and leader
- Spencer Jones' shot versatility
- Adding another 5-star performer in Harrison Ingram
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Pepperdine head coach Lorenzo Romar.
Topics of discussion include:
- Kessler Edwards being picked on the second round by the Nets
- The versatility of big man Jan Zidek
- The impact of Jadé Smith's defense
- A solid point guard position with Darryl Polk, Jr. and freshman Mike Mitchell
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Cougars' Final Four season
- The culture of family within the program
- The depth in the backcourt led by Marcus Sasser
- The Cougars' place within the culture of the Houston sports scene
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Colorado State head coach Niko Medved.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Rams' use of yoga this summer
- David Roddy's return
- Isaiah Stevens' and the thriving 3-Ball in Fort Collins
- Coach Medved's offensive philosophy
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back VCU head coach Mike Rhoades.
Topics of discussion include:
- "Bones" Hyland as an NBA draftee
- The injury to dynamic point guard "Ace" Baldwin
- Additional responsibilities for leading returning scorer Vince Williams
- Losing the NCAA Tournament opener via COVID-19 protocols
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in South Dakota head coach Todd Lee.
Topics of discussion include:
- A.J. Plitzuweit's injury
- Three-point shooters in Xavier Fuller and Mason Archambault
- Tasos Kamateros and his contributions to the Coyotes
- Coach Lee's three-point philosophy
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back LSU head coach Will Wade.
Topics of discussion include:
- Return of Darius Days for his senior year
- A new backcourt featuring Missouri transfer Xavier Pinson and Adam Miller, who comes over from Illinois
- The addition of 5-star center Efton Reid
- Adding freshman scorer Brandon Murray
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman.
Topics of discussion include:
- Return of Devo Davis and JD Notae to the backcourt
- KK Robinson's rehabilitation from his foot surgery
- A stellar transfer class
- Coach Muss and Ken realize they are both lifelong Raiders fans
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Miami head coach Jim Larranaga.
Topics of discussion include:
- The return of Isaiah Wong and Kam McGusty from the NBA Draft process
- Charlie Moore as an addition on the point
- Sam Waardenburg's return from injury
- The rise of Anthony Walker in the pivot
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back South Florida head coach Brian Gregory.
Topics of discussion include:
- Personnel breakdown amid roster changes
- Talented point guard Caleb Murphy's expectations
- Progress of holdovers Russell Tchewa and Jamir Chapin
- Potential for transfers Javon Green and Corey Walker, Jr.
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins
Topics of discussion include:
- Return of Sean McNiel and Taz Sherman and the loss fo Derek Culver and Deuce McBride to the NBA Draft
- Kedrian Johnson and ODU transfer Malik Curry in the backcourt
- Coach Huggins' takes on the state of college basketball
- "Best Virginia" as a TBT entrant
... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back SMU head coach Tim Jankovich.
Topics of discussion include:
- Return of Kendric Smith as the cornerstone of the team from the NBA Draft process
- Emmanuel Bandomel's effects on this year's Mustangs
- New additions to the SMU team from both the transfer portal and high school
- Effects of the transfer portal on high school recruits
...And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Tulsa head coach Frank Haith.
Topics of discussion include:
- Communication with players amid the transfer portal
- Return of Rey Idowu and Darien Jackson in the paint
- The impact of the return of the top two three-point producers in Keyshawn Embrey-Simpson and Curtis Heyward, II.
- Personal touches on the Suns-Bucks matchup in the NBA FInals
...And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot.
Topics of discussion include:
- How the Dukes used the transfer portal to their advantage with so many losses
- The impact of shooter Rodney Gunn, Jr.
- Moving into a revamped UMPC Cooper Field House
- New additions and expectations
...And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis.
Topics of discussion include:
- Jarkel Joiner's rise into an essential part of the 2021-22 team
- The transfer portal for the Rebels
- 4-star recruits in Deshun Ruffin and James White
- Thoughts on NIL
...And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes.
Topics of discussion include:
- Importance of how to use the transfer portal
- Returning Davien Williamson and Carter Whitt in the backcourt
- Impactful player in Isaiah Mucius
- New additions to the team via the portal and through high school
...And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl.
Topics of discussion include:
- How Sharife Cooper and JT Thor translate to the NBA Draft
- The impactful qualities of Allen Flanigan and the core of returnees
- Adding a Top 5 recruit in Jabari Smith, Jr.
- Auburn's heralded group of transfers
...And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back CSUN assistant coach Jim Harrick.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Matadors and how they handled they handled the pandemic
- T.J. Starks as a next level player
- How CSUN has been affected by transfers in the past couple of seasons
- A look at the NBA Playoffs
- Much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin.
Topics of discussion include:
- Restructuring a roster that returns only three players
- How Kobe Brown and Javon Pickett are moving forward as returnees
- Adding shooters such as Jarron Coleman and Amari Davis through the transfer portal
- Thoughts on Name, Image and Likeness
- Much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UCLA head coach Mick Cronin.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Bruins' run to the Final Four
- Shaping up the 2021-22 roster
- ... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Lumberjacks' move to the WAC
- Gavin Kensmil's impact on the team
- The return of Roti Ware and David Kachelries to the three-point game
- Coaching staff changes
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Fairleigh Dickinson head coach Greg Herenda.
Topics of discussion include:
- Thoughts on the interworkings of the transfer portal
- Return of Brandon Rush
- Creating a basketball family at FDU
- Effects of NIL
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Washington head coach Mike Hopkins.
Topics of discussion include:
- How to rebuild after a tough 5-21 covid season in '20-21
- Jamal Bey and Nate Roberts as leaders
- A talented in coming group of Huskies
- The additions of Wyking Jones and Quincy Poindexter to the coaching staff
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Hofstra head coach Speedy Claxton.
Topics of discussion include:
- Taking over the program after working along side Joe Mihalich for seven seasons
- The brilliance of leading scorer Jalen Ray
- Continuing the growth of point guard Caleb Burgess
- His ideas on the never ending transfer portal
- Much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UNC Greensboro head coach Mike Jones.
Topics of discussion include:
- A scenario of transition at UNC Greensboro
- Keyshaun Langley's combination of leadership and skill
- Effects of the transfer portal
- Philosophy on the NIL
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Baylor head coach Scott Drew.
Topics of discussion include:
- Discussion of the reaches of the Bears' national championship
- Sacrifices of a great backcourt of Jared Butler, MaCio Teague and Davion Mitchell
- Growth of big men Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua and Flo Thamba
- Thoughts on the NIL as it becomes a reality
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back San Diego head coach Sam Scholl.
Topics of discussion include:
- Logging 23 years in the WCC alone
- Daily operations with only getting to play 14 games during the pandemic
- Returning Joey Calcaterra and Josh Parrish
- Transfers from power conference schools
- Much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young.
Topics of discussion include:
- The resiliency of the program through COVID-19 last season
- Hiring DeMatha's Mike Jones as his associate head coach
- the development of Keve Aluma into a solid big man
- the next step for sharp-shooter Nahiem Alleyne
..... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in New Mexico head coach Richard Pitino.
Topics of discussion include:
- Why New Mexico made sense as a destination
- Changing the culture of the Lobos program
- The entrance of 7 new players into the program
- Navigation of the transfer portal
..... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Austin Peay head coach Nate James.
Topics of discussion include:
- How the APSU job piqued his interest
- Playing and coaching under Mike Krzyzewski at Duke
- Returning Mike Peake and Carlos Paez
- Thoughts on the transfer portal
..... And much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Southern Utah head coach Todd Simon.
Topics of discussion include:
- Building the Thunderbirds into a major presence in the Big Sky
- The point where the T-Birds' started the upward move
- Tevian Jones as a catalyst
- Thoughts on the transfer portal
- Much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back South Carolina head coach Frank Martin.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Gamecocks' additions via the transfer portal
- Getting information via the NBA Draft process
- College basketball rules committee thoughts
- Comments on how he felt he was responsible for the team's 6-15 record amid the pandemic
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield.
Topics of discussion include:
- 11 years as Dana Altman's assistant at Oregon
- Creating a culture at DePaul
- Offensive and defensive philosophies
- The return of Javon Freeman-Liberty
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Oral Roberts head coach Paul Mills.
Topics of discussion include:
- Perspective on the Golden Eagles' run to the Sweet 16
- The evolvement of ball screens using sharpshooters Max Abmas and Kevin Obanor
- How Baylor's Scott Drew influenced his career
- Thinking ahead to the '21-22 season
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Delaware head coach Martin Ingelsby.
Topics of discussion include:
- losing the entire month of February to COVID-19
- the presence of the fluidity of transfer portal
- returning Ryan Allen, Kevin Anderson and Dylan Painter
- signing Jameer Nelson, Jr.
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Chipola JC head coach Donnie Tyndall.
Topics of discussion include:
- the Indians' run to the Final Four in the NJCAA Tournament
- similarities and differences in working D-1, NBA G-League and at the JC level
- effects of the transfer portal
- Players now in the NBA that he developed
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Utah head coach Craig Smith.
Topics of discussion include:
- His transition from Utah State to Utah
- Workouts with his new team
- Style of play
- The wiles of the transfer portal
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in coach Tom Penders.
Topics of discussion include:
- His upcoming inductions into the University of Texas Hall of Honor and the College Basketball Hall of Fame in the fall
- Thoughts on Chris Beard, who was his student assistant coach, taking over the Longhorns
- A myriad of success with the Longhorns
- Why Houston was such a tough rebuild
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Albany head coach Dwayne Killings.
Topics of discussion include:
- How Coach Killings and Albany came together
- Putting together the coaching staff
- Activating the transfer portal
- Style of play for the Great Danes
... And much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back North Texas head coach Grant McCasland.
Topics of discussion include:
- Winning the CUSA Tournament in dramatic fashion
- The 78-69 NCAA Tournament win over Purdue
- The leadership of senior point guard Javion Hamlet
- Baylor's national championship win over Gonzaga
- Much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Streamline Media, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll.
Topics of discussion include:
- Baylor's path to a national championship
- How the Bears were able to defeat Gonzaga
- Analysis of the key parts of the win
- The way Baylor as been built in Drew's 18 years
- Much more
Be sure to subscribe to the Marching to Madness on iTunes so you never miss a single episode.
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson.
Topics of discussion include:
- How The Beach has battled the pandemic
- The navigation of the NCAA Tournament
- Jadon Jones and Joe Hampton as leaders
- Thoughts on Gonzaga's monumental season
.... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back new Portland head coach Shantay Legans.
Topics of discussion include:
- His last season at Eastern Washington which ended in a second NCAA appearance in four years
- The transition from EWU to Portland
- Plans for building a solid program at Portland
- Thoughts on playing in the WCC with Gonzaga … and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back CBS And Fox Sports college basketball analyst Steve Lavin.
Topics of discussion include:
- The surprising UCLA Bruins
- How the Bruins got to the Final Four
- The prowess of Gonzaga
- Takes on the upcoming Final Four
… and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Yellow Jackets' ACC Tournament championship and NCAA berth
- Post-season Superlatives for Moses Wright, Michael Devoe and Jose Alvarado
- The NCAA Tournament loss to Loyola Chicago
- ACC entrants Florida State and Syracuse in the Sweet 16
… and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach David Grace.
Topics of discussion include:
- Gonzaga's talent and skill
- NCAA Tournament analysis
- Thoughts on players, teams he saw as an SEC assistant
- March memories
… and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back VCU head coach Mike Rhoades.
Topics of discussion include:
- Injury status of Bones Hyland and Vince Williams
- Opponents' attention to Hyland
- How shot-blocker Hasan Ward can impact Oregon's shooters
- What to look for in Saturday night's matchup with Oregon
… and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the Midwest Region in the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
Topics of discussion include:
- The path for Illinois to the Final Four
- Which teams should be on upset alert
- The most intriguing first round matchups
- How many teams could win the region
- Picks for the Midwest Region winner
… and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle.
Topics of discussion include:
- Oregon State's run to the Pac-12 Tournament championship
- How the Beavers reinvented their chemistry and won 7 of the last 9 games
- The leadership and talents of senior Ethan Thompson
- Warith Alatishe's impact in the paint
… and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the South Region in the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
Topics of discussion include:
- Baylor's path to the Final Four
- Expectations for Villanova without Collin Gillespie
- The double-digit seed that could win multiple games
- How many teams could win the East Region
- Picks for the region winner
… and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back CBS Sports and Fox Sports TV analyst Steve Lavin.
Topics of discussion include:
- The ability of Gonzaga to win the NCAA Tournament
- Georgetown's Big East Tournament run and its possibilities in the NCAA Tournament
- Coping with covid throughout the season
- Discussion from conferences all across the college basketball hemisphere
... and much more!
Be sure to subscribe to the Marching to Madness on iTunes so you never miss a single episode.
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the East Region in the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
Topics of discussion include:
- How Isaiah Livers' injury could impact No. 1 seed Michigan
- The must-see 8/9 game between LSU and St. Bonaventure
- The biggest storylines in the East
- Which teams should be on upset alert
- Picks for the East Region winner
… and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UNC Greensboro head coach Wes Miller.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Spartans' isolation in Indianapolis with regard to covid testing
- Isaiah Millers' sensational season and career
- Two key contributors in the post in Mohammed Abdulsalam and Hayden Koval
- The Spartans' depth as a key weapon
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the West Region in the 2021 NCAA Tournament.
Topics of discussion include:
- Gonzaga's path to the Final Four
- USC's potential to reach the Elite Eight
- The biggest storylines in the West
- Which teams should be on upset alert
- The double-digit seed that could win multiple games
… and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Winthrop head coach Pat Kelsey.
Topics of discussion include:
- The domination of winning both the Big South regular season and tournament championships
- The overall prowess of 6-7 point guard Chandler Vaudrin
- Depth and contributions of 11 players averaging double figures in minutes
- Adonis Arms' efficiency off the bench
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns.
Topics of discussion include:
- Winning 4 games in 4 days to capture the Sun Belt Tournament
- The journey of Michael Almonacy
- The guard play behind Justin Forrest, Adrian Delph and Almonacy
- A quick two-year turnaround and an NCAA Tournament bid in Boone
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin.
Topics of discussion include:
- Winning the OVC Tournament
- The ability of freshman Johni Broome
- Winning 19 of 20 games and the confidence level
- The dynamics of guards Skyelar Potter and Devon Cooper
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach Bob Cantu.
Topics of discussion include:
- Analytical discussion on the prowess of Gonzaga
- Sleepers in the NCAA Tournament
- Scenarios of how covid might affect the NCAA Tournament
- Coach Cantu's role in developing Orlando Magic big man Nikola Vucevic when he coached Vucevic at USC
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay.
Topics of discussion include:
- Thoughts on winning his third consecutive A-Sun title
- The play of A-Sun Player of the Year Darius McGhee
- A defense that is giving up only 58.9 points per game
- Chris Parker's solid play on the point
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Missouri State head coach Dana Ford.
Topics of discussion include:
- Streaking into Arch Madness in St. Louis with a 6-game winning streak
- Having two players as all-MVC first teamers in Isaiah Mosley and Gaige Primm
- How Ja'Monta Black and Jared Ridder have contributed strong roles for the Bears
- Coach Ford elaborates on March memories
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia State head coach Rob Lanier.
Topics of discussion include:
- Rolling into March on a 6-game winning streak
- Corey Allen leading five starters in double figures
- The inside-outside offensive attack
- One of Coach Lanier's favorite March memories
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger.
Topics of discussion include:
- Austin Reeves as a Big 12 POY candidate
- The rise of DeVion Harmon
- The solid play of Umoja Gibson
- Playing back-to-back Bedlam with Oklahoma State
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UC Riverside head coach Mike Magpayo.
Topics of discussion include:
- The rise of the UC Riverside program
- The Highlanders' defensive mantra
- Arinze Chidom's post presence
- The dynamics of points guard Zyon Pullin
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Washington State head coach Kyle Smith.
Topics of discussion include:
- Working through COVID-19 as it applies to the Cougars
- Isaac Bonton's allure in Pullman
- Noah Williams' dream week
- The consistency of freshman forward Efe Abogidi
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Akron head coach John Groce.
Topics of discussion include:
- Managing COVID-19 as the Zips didn't start play until Dec. 12
- MAC leading scorer Cristian Jackson
- Bryan Trimble's presence on the perimeter
- Coach Groce's philosophy of implementation of the three-point field goal
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisiana Tech head coach Eric Konkol
Topics of discussion include:
- The weekend's wins over UAB in a back-to-back
- How Kenneth Lofton and Isaiah Crawford complement each other's games
- The continuity in the Bulldogs' trademark defense
- How the balance on offense has led to success
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Toledo head coach Tod Kowalczyk.
Topics of discussion include:
- Features of his high scoring offensive system
- Big time playmaking and scoring from Marreon Jackson
- Spencer Littleson on the perimeter
- How JT Shumate has grown into a productive player
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner.
Topics of discussion include:
- Collin Welp and Brad Greene on the interior
- The nature of the Anteaters' perimeter game
- Using defense and tempo as two staples of the program
- This weekend's matchups with Cal-Riverside
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla.
Topics of discussion include:
- Managing college basketball in the covid era
- Mac McClung, Cade Cunningham and Jared Butler in the Big 12 MVP race
- Baylor vs. Gonzaga
- Analyzing Sharife Cooper's game
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner.
Topics of discussion include:
- Navigating a stretch of 4 games in 9 days
- Discussing some pandemic protocols
- How Jose Alvarado is an influence on winning
- Moses Wright's production and leadership
... and much more!
Be sure to subscribe to the Marching to Madness on iTunes so you never miss a single episode.
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back James Madison head coach Mark Byington.
Topics of discussion include:
- Taking over a struggling program during a pandemic
- The variables of CAA leading scorer Matt Lewis
- Solid performances from Vado Morse
- Integrating freshmen Terell Strickland and Justin Amadi into the starting line up
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl.
Topics of discussion include:
- Saturday's matchup with No. 2 Baylor
- the dynamics of Sharife Cooper
- how J.T. Thor continues to improve
- putting together a young team during the pandemic
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Miami head coach Jim Larranaga.
Topics of discussion include:
- This week's win over Louisville and loss to Syracuse
- Isaiah Wong's dominant presence
- Impact of covid and injuries on Miami's season
- Motivation of players who miss the electricity of the fans
... and much more!
Be sure to subscribe to the Marching to Madness on iTunes so you never miss a single episode.
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes.
Topics of discussion include:
- working to close games to get wins
- the efficiency of the two-point game
- Davien Williamson's impact from the point
- effects of COVID-19 on Wake Forest basketball
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UAB head coach Andy Kennedy.
Topics of discussion include:
- Setting the tone with a solid defense
- The loss of Quan Jackson due to injury
- Leading scorer Michael Ertel as an offensive threat
- Coach Kennedy's return to his alma mater as head basketball coach
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Colorado State head coach Niko Medved.
Topics of discussion include:
- Back-to-back 3-point wins over UNLV
- Coming from 26 down to win at San Diego State
- The rise of Isaiah Stevens
- Thoughts on the effects of Covid-19 on college basketball
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back East Tennessee State head coach Jason Shay.
Topics of discussion include:
- Basketball during a quarantine
- the solid play of brothers Ledarrius and Ty Brewer
- Point guard duties of David Sloan and Serrel Smith, Jr.
- Attack the paint to get to the free throw line
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Drake head coach Darian DeVries.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Bulldogs' 13-0 start
- ShanQuan Hemphill's impactful start
- The Bulldogs' 3-point offensive attack
- Darnell Brodie's imposing presence on the interior
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Northeastern head coach Bill Coen.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Huskies' wins over Elon in back-to-back format
- Adjusting to the back-to-back scenario
- Freshman Jahmyl Telfort's first start
- The play of Tyson Walker from the point
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Wofford head coach Jay McAuley.
Topics of discussion include:
- Wofford's 78-65 win over Mercer in the SoCon opener
- Dynamic catalyst Storm Murphy on the point
- Trey Hollowell's overall presence
- Athletic Messiah Jones' growth in the program
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Marshall head coach Dan D'Antoni.
Topics of discussion include:
- Takeaway's from the Herd's 4-1 start
- Taveion Kinsey's output as the go-to guy
- How Jerrod West figures in many different ways
- The rise of freshman Obinna Anochili-Killian
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Saint Peter's head coach Shaheen Holloway.
Topics of discussion include:
- Adjustments to COVID-19's impact as the season began
- Reaction to the back-to-back in MAAC league schedules
- Fousseyni Drame's impact of the Peacocks' team
- the all-around play of KC Ndefo
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Razorbacks' reaction to Florida forward Keyontae Johnson's collapse
- Takeaways from the team's 6-0 start
- The early success of Moses Moody
- Connor Vanover's early season impact
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Ohio University head coach Jeff Boals.
Topics of discussion include:
- The Bobcats' NCAA record 40-0 run
- Takeaways from a neat miss vs. No. 5 Illinois
- the dynamics of Jason Preston
- Dwight Wilson's presence in the paint
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back ESPN college basketball analyst Mark Adams.
Topics of discussion include:
- Mark's new FOCUS initiative
- the potential of the Houston Cougars
- how SMU is a threat to win the American
- teams from lower budget leagues that have a shot to play deep into March
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back legendary former Auburn head basketball coach Sonny Smith, who is the analyst on Tigers basketball for the Auburn Radio Network.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Smith's induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
- several stories from his coaching experiences and elsewhere
- his thoughts on Auburn's youthful roster
- thoughts on basketball early in the season
... and much more
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back New Mexico head coach Paul Weir.
Topics of discussion include:
- the relocation of Lobos' basketball operations to South Plains College in Texas
- the leadership of Keith McGee and Makuach Maluach in transitioning the program
- Jeremiah Francis' return to the hardwood after stymying injuries
- the versatility of newcomer Saquan Singleton
... and much more!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome San Jose State head coach Jean Prioleau.
Topics of discussion include:
- the COVID-19 pandemic and the racial injustice in the African-American community
- emphasis on player development in a major rebuild
- the work ethic of leading scorer Seneca Knight
- Richard Washington as a complement to Knight on the perimeter. ...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back MTSU head coach Nick McDevitt.
Topics of discussion include:
- the COVID-19 pandemic and the racial injustice in the African-American community
- dealing with injuries that have slowed the program
- the potential of DeAndre Dishman
- Transfer Dontrell Shuler's scoring punch
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisville associate head coach Dino Gaudio.
Topics of discussion include:
- the myriad of injuries that has sidelined five Cardinals in the preseason
- Louisville's upcoming MTE event
- Sophomore guard David Johnson's physical presence
- the use of three freshman due to the injuries
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Cal head coach Mark Fox.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- Matt Bradley as a stalwart for the program
- Addressing shooting issues with transfers Ryan Betley and Makale Foreman
- A picture of scheduling
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UCF head coach Johnny Dawkins.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- the approach of Darin Green, Jr.
- Adding Oregon transfer CJ Walker to the team's chemistry
- Impact of the loss of Collin Smith to a health related issue
...and much more!
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About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Siena head coach Carmen Maciariello.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- the return of reigning MAAC Player of the Year Jalen Pickett
- Manny Camper's production after averaging a double-double
- role players from last season having more responsibilities
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Hawaii head coach Eran Ganot.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- Samuta Avea's role as the Rainbow Warriors lose three of their top four scorers
- the competition at point guard
- Justin Hemsley's efficiency in the paint
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Northern Iowa head coach Ben Jacobson.
Topics of discussion include:
- the Panthers' actions as a response to racial injustice in the African-American community
- how reigning MVC Player of the Year AJ Green focuses and preps so he is at his best
- Austin Phyfe as a fortress in the middle
- how new additions and rising sophomores will provide solid depth
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. Ken is a member of the USBWA and FWAA. He’s also the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Western Carolina head coach Mark Prosser.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- the extensive presence of guard Mason Faulkner
- the 3-point game anchored by Matt Halvorsen and Travion McCray
- improving the defense over last season
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. Ken is a member of the USBWA and FWAA. He’s also the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Gonzaga associate head coach Tommy Lloyd.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- Corey Kispert as a team leader
- how Joel Ayayi has become a star
- the ability of Jalen Suggs who is the Bulldogs' highest recruit in the history of the program
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. Ken is a member of the USBWA and FWAA. He’s also the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Western Kentucky head coach Rick Stansbury.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- Ken meets Charles Bassey via a joke from Coach Stansbury
- The trajectory that Bassey can have this season
- Taveion Hollingsworth's multi-faceted game
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. Ken is a member of the USBWA and FWAA. He’s also the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back College of Charleston head coach Earl Grant.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- Brevin Galloway's potential
- Osinachi Smart as a key cog in the middle
- the Cougars' addition depth and experience
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. Ken is a member of the USBWA and FWAA. He’s also the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- the Red Raiders' motto for the 20-21 season: "staying uncomfortable"
- development of Kevin McCullar
- Coach Beard's scheduling concepts
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. Ken is a member of the USBWA and FWAA. He’s also the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back NC State head coach Kevin Keatts.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- increased minutes for DJ Funderburk
- depth at the guard position
- the rise of Manny Bates in the paint
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. Ken is a member of the USBWA and FWAA. He’s also the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Lipscomb head coach Lennie Acuff.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- the dominating Ahsan Asadullah
- potential of sophomore guard KJ Johnson
- Coach Acuff's offensive philosophy
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. Ken is a member of the USBWA and FWAA. He’s also the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Michigan associate head coach Phil Martelli.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- combining with coach Juwan Howard as leaders of the Wolverines
- expectations for guard Isaiah Livers
- the winning acumen of Eli Brooks
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. Ken is a member of the USBWA and FWAA. He’s also the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Howard head coach Kenny Blakeney.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- the signing of Makur Maker, who was No. 16 in ESPN's Top 150
- How 10 new players can change the direction of the program
- Purdue transfer Nojel Eastern
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. Ken is a member of the USBWA and FWAA. He’s also the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UCLA head coach Mick Cronin.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- expanded expectations for senior Chris Smith
- the infectious energy and the talent of Jaime Jarquez
- the return of Johnny Juzang to LA after one year at Kentucky
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Minnesota head coach Richard Pitino.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- Marcus Carr as a primary option with the loss of Daniel Oturu to the NBA Draft
- return of Big Ten's leading 3-point shooter in Gabe Kalscheur
- impact of transfers Liam Robbins and Brandon Johnson
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- expectations for a 20-21 season where the Hawkeyes are a perennial preseason Top 5
- perimeter play with a bevy of 3-point shooters
- Jordan Bohannon's voice as a leader
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- replacing a point guard such as Cassius Winston
- welcoming back Josh Langford
- the athleticism and versatility of Aaron Henry
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back DePaul head coach Dave Leitao.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- the impact of Charlie Moore on the point
- how Jaylen Butz solidifies the post
- Romeo Weems' quest to become more consistent offensively
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Mercer head coach Greg Gary.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- the return of Ross Cummings after being sidelined with an injury in 2019-20
- how Fairfield transfer Neftali Alvarez can have an impact
- expectations for big man Maciej Bender
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Manhattan head coach Tom Masiello.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight for racial justice
- re-establishing an offense that struggled in 2019-20
- Samir Stewart and Nehemiah Mack as experienced contributors in the backcourt
- the skills of 6-8, 245-pound Warren Williams in the post
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Boise State head coach Leon Rice.
Topics of discussion include:
- the ability to see Gonzaga basketball and Boise State football built from the ground up
- accolades for Derrick Alston, Jr.
- the potential passing of the torch in the program
- potential and expectations for Abdul Kigab
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Cal State Fullerton head coach Dedrique Taylor.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the battle against racial injustice in the African American community
- solid competition at point guard
- Wayne Arnold as a returning 3-point threat
- addition of Nevada and Missouri State transfer Josh Hall
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Cleveland State head coach Dennis Gates.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to the pandemic and our mission for social justice in light of the systemic racism in the African-American community
- working for more offensive efficiency
- Algevon Eichelberger's next step
- Torrey Patton's direct effects on the offense as a whole
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back George Mason head coach Dave Paulsen.
Topics of discussion include:
- Effects of injuries last season
- Finding depth this upcoming season after so many injuries
- the impact and leadership of Javon Green
- the shot-blocking prowess of A.J. Wilson
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Belmont head coach Casey Alexander.
Topics of discussion include:
- the Bruins' ever-present offensive efficiency
- Grayson Murphy's ability to effect a game in many ways
- size and skills of Nick Muszynski
- how the dynamic of the 3-point shot is a Bruins' staple
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Tennessee Volunteers associate head coach Michael Schwartz.
Topics of discussion include:
- Yves Pons' return from the NBA Draft process
- Expectations for Pons and John Fulkerson as two returning leaders
- Victor Bailey, Jr., and his impressions of the Vols' strength and conditioning program
- A top five recruiting class
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg.
Topics of discussion include:
- the challenges of creating bubbles
- Gonzaga's almost unanimous pre-season No. 1 ratings
- why it tough to have an all-inclusive NCAA Tournament
- FDU, Greenberg's alma mater, and coach Greg Herenda
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Utah State head coach Craig Smith.
Topics of discussion include:
- the Aggies' adaptations to Covid-19 and the fight against racial injustice in today's society
- the continued emergence of Neemias Queta
- Justin Bean as a stalwart on the boards
- Brock Miller's perimeter duties
...and much more!
It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Little Rock head coach Darrell Walker.
Topics of discussion include:
- the fight against racial injustice in the Black community as well as adaptations involving the impact of Covid-19
- return of first team all-Sun Belt performer Markis Nowell
- the presence of Sun Belt Defensive Player of the year Ruot Monyyong
- Coach Walker on his 10-year NBA career and playing for Hall of Famer Eddie Sutton at Arkansas
It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
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About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Washington head coach Mike Hopkins
Topics of discussion include:
- the fight against racial injustice in the Black community as well as adaptations involving the impact of Covid-19
- implementing a new offense
- the return of Quade Green to the backcourt
- expectations for Naz Carter, Marcus Tsohonis, and Hameir Wright
... and much more.
It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Richmond head coach Chris Mooney.
Topics of discussion include:
- adaptations to Covid-19 and the continued fight against racial injustice in the Black community
- expectations for the team which returns a senior-laden starting five
- potential national honors for reigning A-10 Defensive Player of the Year Jacob Gilyard
- scoring prowess of guard Blake Francis
... and much more.
It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson.
Topics of discussion include:
- the fight against racial injustice in the Black community as well as adaptations involving the impact of Covid-19
- the depth in the Cougars' backcourt
- areas of growth for Quentin Grimes
- impact of Coach Sampson's defensive philosophy
... and much more.
It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Colorado State head coach Niko Medved.
Topics of discussion include:
- the adaptations to Covid-19 plus the continued racial injustice in the Black community
- the rise of Isaiah Stevens on the point
- David Roddy's contributions and how they will expand
- Coach Medved's thoughts on an all-inclusive NCAA Tournament
... and much more.
It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Mississippi State head coach Ben Howland. Topics of discussion include: adaptations through the pandemic and the continued fight for racial justice, losing his top four scorers from a year ago, the presence of big man Abdul Ado, the next step for D.J. Stewart and Iverson Molinar, the entry of 4-star point guard Deivon Smith into the program and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in San Francisco head coach Todd Golden. Topics of discussion include: adaptations through the pandemic and the continued fight for racial justice, an impact player in Jamaree Bouyea, a potential break out season for Josh Kunen, memories of winning the gold in the 2009 Maccabi Games with Auburn's Bruce Pearl as the head coach, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Loyola Marymount head coach Stan Johnson. Topics of discussion include: adaptations through the pandemic and the continued fight for racial justice, the transition from Marquette as assistant head coach to LMU in the middle of the pandemic, philosophy on recruiting the Los Angeles area, impressions of star guard Eli Scott, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Saint Mary's head coach Randy Bennett. Topics of discussion include: adaptations through the pandemic and the continued fight for racial justice, roster transition to a youthful group of Gaels, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Stanford head coach Jerod Haase. Topics of discussion include: adaptations through the pandemic and the continued fight for racial justice, Oscar de Silva's improvement as a shooter, Spencer Jones' ability to lead the Cardinal in 3-point shots as. freshman, the immense talent of incoming freshman Ziaire Williams, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back FIU head coach Jeremy Ballard. Topics of discussion include: adaptations through the pandemic and the continued fight for racial justice, being able to amass 39 wins in his first two seasons, a role increase for Antonio Daye, Jr., returning 3-point man Eric Lovett, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Saint Joseph's head coach Billy Lange. Topics of discussion include: working to restructure the once-proud program, influences of Villanova coach Jay Wright and former 76ers coach Brett Brown, the excellence of guard Ryan Daly, contributions from Myles Douglas and Cameron Brown, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns. Topics of discussion include: expectations of Justin Forrest for his senior season, analysis of the team upon coming back from the pause due to Covid-19, potential impact of Adrian Delph and Kendall Lewis, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in legendary Alabama and Little Rock coach Wimp Sanderson. Topics of discussion include: his role in signing Wendell Hudson, the first African-American athlete to play a sport at Alabama, recruiting NBA talent to the Crimson Tide, two memorable games in his career, thoughts on Alabama basketball and football for this season, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back La Salle head coach Ashley Howard. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, building a bench that is synonymous with balanced scoring, the emergence of David Beatty, how Jared Kimbrough can be a huge factor, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt. Topics of discussion include: the resilience of the players amidst COVID-19, the efficiency of point guard Kyle Lofton, the dominance of Osun Osunniyi, his philosophy of workouts once the players returned, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, pushing the Owls forward with two 17-win seasons in his first two years, big man Karlis Silins' participation in the Baltic Cup, the impetus of Kenan Blackshear, a solid recruiting class which will contribute right away, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back South Florida head coach Brian Gregory. Topics of discussion include: adaptations for the program due to the coronavirus pandemic and the fight for racial justice, the presence of David Collins, Alexis Yetna's return after a season-ending knee injury, the growth within the program of Justin Brown, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Purdue head coach Matt Painter. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, defensive strategy and the catalyst for its success, the talented backcourt of Eric Hunter and Sasha Stefanovic, the emergence of Trevion Williams, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, the return of Ethan Thompson from NBA draft assessment, the talented incoming recruiting class, veteran players who can help pick up scoring, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back LSU head coach Will Wade. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, the returns of Javonte Smart and Trendon Watford from NBA draft assessment, the talented incoming recruiting class, the impact of Charles Manning, Jr., and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Clemson head coach Brad Brownell. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, the return of big man Amir Sims from the NBA Draft process, the potential of Al-Amir Dawes and John Newman III on the perimeter, his relationship with head football coach Dabo Swinney, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back New Mexico State head coach Chris Jans. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, the returning backcourt of Evan Gilyard and Jabari Rice, the versatility of Johnny McCants in the post game, a talented group of incoming transfers and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Radford head coach Mike Jones. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, rebuilding after the loss of five seniors and three transfers, workouts and conditioning since the players returned, expectations for the returning players, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, the enormity of the 21-win season, Marcus Weathers' impactful play, the ball-handling of Sincere Carry, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Hofstra head coach Joe Mihalich. Topics of discussion include: the fight against racial injustice and adaptations to COVID-19, concerns over the transfer portal, looking back at the CAA championships, the return of Jalen Ray and Isaac Kante, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Delaware head coach Martin Ingelsby. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, point of view on the transfer portal, the growth of Nate Darling inside the program, Ryan Allen and Kevin Anderson in the backcourt, and much more It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Austin Peay head coach Matt Figger. Topics of discussion include: how Terry Taylor continues to improve after five years in the program, Jordyn Adams' freshman impact, the basis for defensive improvement, how to make players comfortable amid the pandemic and racial injustice, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak. Topics of discussion include: approaching the topic of racial injustice with his team, the impact of Timmy Allen, the growth of Rylan Jones and Alfonso Plummer, the recruitment of Jordan Kellier, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back San Diego head coach Sam Scholl. Topics of discussion include: assistant coach Martin Bahar's Coaches 4 Change initiative in educating young voters about social injustice, limitations based on COVID-19, the impact of Joey Calcaterra, improving the Toreros' offense, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm. Topics of discussion include: approaching the topic of racial injustice with his team, preparing for the unknowns of the 2020-21 season, Rasir Bolton's development, what's next for George Conditt, the importance of perimeter defense, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff. Topics of discussion include: his message for fighting racial injustice, the Golden Flashes' offensive system, the return of Danny Pippen, signing Ohio's Mr. Basketball, VonCameron Davis, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Tulsa head coach Frank Haith. Topics of discussion include: his message for fighting racial injustice, returnees in Brandon Rachal and Darian Jackson, Elijah Joiner and freshman Keshawn Williams on the point, incoming Golden Hurricane players, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Fairleigh Dickinson head coach Greg Herenda. Topics of discussion include: his message for fighting racial injustice, concerns for 2020-21 for college basketball with regard to the pandemic, four seniors who will offer solid play and leadership, his very own "Greg Herenda Show," and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Colorado head coach Tad Boyle. Topics of discussion include: his message for fighting racial injustice, the depth and competition in the post, the three-point game of Deshawn Schwartz, expectations for the four-man recruiting class led by Dominique Clifford, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UNC Greensboro head coach Wes Miller. Topics of discussion include: handling Covid-19 and the racial injustice in society, the overall game of guard Isaiah Miller, how Kaleb Hunter will continue to raise his game, golf with his former coach Roy Williams, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Furman head coach Bob Richey. Topics of discussion include: dialogue with the team after the protests due to racial injustice in America, guard play after the graduation of Jordan Lyons, the emergence of Noah Gurley, the versatility of Clay Mounce, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back SMU head coach Tim Jankovich. Topics of discussion include: how he's approached discussing racial injustice with his players, having a full complement of scholarships for the Mustangs, the return of the top six leading scorers, the dynamics of Tyson Jolly and Kendric Davis in the SMU backcourt, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin. Topics of discussion include: how he's approached discussing racial injustice with his players, why learning and action are needed, inviting a variety of guests to join the team's virtual meetings this offseason, improving the Tigers' 3-point shooting, Dru Smith's leadership, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey. Topics of discussion include: dialogue he has had with his players based on the racial injustice in the country, the retirement of Hall of Fame women's coach Muffet McGraw, how Prentiss Hubb will be a key leader this upcoming season, the extension of the dead period in recruiting to July 31, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger. Topics of discussion include: handling the crises of racial injustice and Covid-19, the dynamics of Brady Manek and Austin Reaves, the emergence of De'Vion Harmon in the backcourt, how the team defense helps equate to fewer fouls, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Charlotte head coach Ron Sanchez. Topics of discussion include: potential changes in the 2020-21 season due to COVID-19, the 49ers' doubling the win total from 2018-19, the backcourt of Jordan Shepherd and Jamir Young, another solid incoming recruiting class and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome former Vanderbilt associate head coach David Grace. Topics of discussion include: the unique offseason in college basketball, the role of an associate head coach, his experience working as an assistant in the Pac-12, Bill Walton's awesomeness, meeting former President Barack Obama, teaching lessons from the military, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back VCU head coach Mike Rhoades. Topics of discussion include: flipping the roster amidst the pandemic, the role of Nah'Shon Hyland in '20-21, the challenge for the new players on the roster, the transfer of Levi Stockard III from Kansas State, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Boston College head coach Jim Christian. Topics of discussion include: how the Eagles program is taking a call to action after the death of George Floyd, the ascension for experienced players in Jay Heath and Stefon Mitchell, ramifications of the NCAA moving the dead period to July 31, C.J. Felder's potential, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UTEP head coach Rodney Terry. Topics of discussion include: the extension of the dead period for recruiting to July 31, how the Miners earned a nine-game improvement over the 2018-19 season, Bryson Williams' high level play, Souley Boum's immediate impact, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Xavier head coach Travis Steele. Topics of discussion include: the coronavirus pandemic and George Floyd's death, the ramifications of the unique offseason in college basketball, the return of Naji Marshall and Paul Scruggs, Zach Freemantle and Jason Carter continuing to develop their game, grilling recipes, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome East Tennessee State head coach Jason Shay. Topics of discussion include: the transition into the head coaching position, the transfer portal and it's effects on the Bucs, Patrick Good's impact, the roles of Ledarrius Brewer and Damari Monsanto as experienced players entering the program, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins. Topics of discussion include: the humorous Twitter exchange with former assistant coaches Frank Martin and Andy Kennedy, the connectivity of Derek Culver and Osacar Tshiebwe in the post, navigating the pandemic, improving the 3-point game, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this milestone episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes. Topics of discussion include: transitioning from ETSU to Wake Forest amid COVID-19, establishing a new culture with the Demon Deacon, the talent and ability of Isaiah Mucius and Jahcobi Neath, use of his remaining scholarships, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Wyoming head basketball coach Jeff Linder. Topics of discussion include: transitioning from Northern Colorado to Wyoming amid Covid-19, how to improve a Cowboys' offense that struggled so much last season, the presence of Hunter Maldonado, incoming talent in Drake Jeffries and Drew Lamont, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber. Topics of discussion include: the roster shuffle with eight new faces set for Manhattan, how veterans such as Mike McGuirl have helped the new players get some direction, Carlton Linguard's potential impact, perspective on "The Last Dance" documentary series, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Washington State head coach Kyle Smith. Topics of discussion include: how the Cougars incorporate zoom calls, how Washington State improved over last year, the dynamic play of C.J. Elleby and Isaac Bonton, Tony Miller's efficiency in the post, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton. Topics of discussion include: the Seminoles' 2019-20 ACC championship, the mark that senior Trent Forrest left on the program, the addition of 5-star forward Scottie Barnes, takeaways from "The Last Dance" documentary series, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach Bob Cantu. Topics of discussion include: what might have been for the WCC, the rise of UCLA in one season under Mick Cronin, should college coaches recruit vs. the NBA G League, biggest takeaways from "The Last Dance" documentary series, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Boston University head coach Joe Jones. Topics of discussion include: the Terriers' Patriot League tournament championship, Max Mahoney's contributions to the program, the prowess of Javante McCoy and Walter Whyte, his biggest takeaways on The Last Dance documentary series, biggest mentors in coaching, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Baylor head coach Scott Drew. Topics of discussion include: the Bears' setting when the Big 12 and NCAA Tournaments were canceled, a solid group of returnees for the 2020-21 season, the presence of defensive wizard Mark Vital, the biggest takeaways from The Last Dance documentary series, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back North Carolina head coach Roy Williams. Topics of discussion include: the Tar Heels' adaptations to COVID-19, the role of senior Garrison Brooks in welcoming the nation's No. 2 recruiting class, his take on "The Last Dance" documentary series, how Michael Jordan grew off the court at North Carolina, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller. Topics of discussion include: the Lumberjacks' memorable win against Duke during the regular season, how the staff has adapted their approach to the offseason, the team's returning roster, biggest takeaways from The Last Dance documentary series, remembering Wayne Otto, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner. Topics of discussion include: his memories of the 1997 National Champion Arizona Wildcats, returning a senior-dominated roster, the potential of Jordan Usher, the rise of Moses Wright, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back BYU head coach Mark Pope. Topics of discussion include: reflecting on his first season with the Cougars, Jake Toolson's incredible shooting ability, how the staff approached implementing a new system, the team's incoming recruiting class, Rick Pitino's return to college coaching at Iona, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson. Topics of discussion include: the adaptations of the program to COVID-19, how the 49ers were able to rebuild with a young roster, the contributions of Michael Carter and Chance Hunter, perspective on Michael Jordan and The Last Dance, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Old Dominion head coach Jeff Jones. Topics of discussion include: the adaptations of the program to COVID-19, a young roster that will see the return of the top six leading scorers from a season ago, the presence of Malik Curry and Xavier Green, Jason Wade's rehab after mid-season knee surgery, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Pepperdine head coach Lorenzo Romar. Topics of discussion include: how Colbey Ross has risen to one of the top players in the WCC, a potential rising star in Sedrick Altman, how Kameron and Kessler Edwards affected games for the Waves, thoughts on "The Last Dance" documentary series, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back NBC Sports Washington analyst. Jimmy Patsos. Topics of discussion include: whether college coaches now have to recruit against the G-League platform, a year without March Madness, his takes on "The Last Dance," his thoughts on SEC basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll. Topics of discussion include: how the Ospreys are adapting and coping with COVID-19, the 21-win season which featured a strong senior class, refortifying the roster for 2020-21, thoughts on the Michael Jordan documentary, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Topics of discussion include: how Auburn basketball is adapting and coping with COVID-19, the Tigers' approach in Nashville upon cancelation of the SEC Tournament, analysis of this season's 25-6 team, the rise of Devan Cambridge, Allen Flanigan, and Jaylin Williams as key contributors, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Wake Forest head coach Danny Manning. Topics of discussion include: how the Demon Deacons are adapting with regard to COVID-19, the ways Olivier Saar has risen to become one of the top post players in the ACC, adding transfers Ian Dubose and Isaiah Wilkins, thoughts on leading Kansas to the 1988 national championship, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisville assistant coach Dino Gaudio. Topics of discussion include: how the Cardinals are adapting with regard to COVID-19, the signing of two top graduate transfers in Carlik Jones and Charles Minlend, the potential impact of the rising freshman class, Malik Williams' presence, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Miami head coach Jim Larranaga. Topics of discussion include: how the Hurricanes are adapting with regard to COVID-19, welcoming back five seniors for next season, the freshman seasons for Isaiah Wong and Harlond Beverly, his take on Michael Jordan's college career at North Carolina, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner. Topics of discussion include: how the Anteaters are adapting to COVID-19, another Big West regular season championship, the difference in the identity of this team to last year's team who made it to the Round of 32, how the team's composition allowed for 20-plus wins in eight of the last nine seasons, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Cal State Northridge assistant coach Jim Harrick. Topics of discussion include: how COVID-19 has forced the coaching staff to adapt, the continued excellence of Lamine Diane, reflecting on the Matadors' season, his 1995 UCLA Bruins who won the national championship, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia State head coach Rob Lanier. Topics of discussion include: how COVID-19 has affected the program, the success of the 3-ball in the offensive attack, all-Sun Belt Conference honors for Kane Williams and Justin Roberts, his point of view on the importance of college basketball in the American sports landscape, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back South Carolina head coach Frank Martin. Topics of discussion include: how the Gamecocks are going about business within the program amid the cancellations due to coronavirus, A.J. Lawson's season, the duo of Justin Minaya and Keyshawn Bryant, the hard-nosed competition between his Kansas State Wildcats and Xavier in the Sweet 16, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Stetson head coach Donnie Jones. Topics of discussion include: how the coaching staff is navigating the unique offseason, Rob Perry's development, the Hatters' huge win at South Carolina, working with Dayton coach Anthony Grant, reflecting on winning national championships at Florida, and much more. It’s another episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis. Topics of discussion include: how the staff is adjusting to the unique offseason, the potential changes to the NBA Draft process, Breein Tyree's impact on the program, looking ahead to next season, an update on Gray Spencer, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
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About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back East Tennessee State head coach Steve Forbes. Topics of discussion include: the Buccaneers' SoCon championship victory over Wofford, becoming the fourth team in SoCon history to win 30 games in a single season, the connectivity of the players on the team, the play of Isaiah Tisdale in the SoCon championship, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman. Topics of discussion include: how the coaching staff is approaching the unique offseason, whether the potential changes to the NBA Draft could impact college basketball, reflecting on how things unfolded at the SEC Tournament, biggest takeaways from his first season on the job, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross discuss what's next for college basketball entering the offseason. Topics of discussion include: the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament, how the transfer portal is already active, why the uniqueness of the NBA Draft process could impact college basketball rosters, looking ahead to next season, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Hall of Fame coach Gary Williams. Topics of discussion include: what needs to happen for Maryland to make a run in March, the depth of the Big Ten this season, the incredible parity in college basketball, what ingredients teams need to make it to the Final Four, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back USC head coach Andy Enfield. Topics of discussion include: the upcoming Senior Day for Nick Rakocevic and Jonah Matthews, the ever-encompassing presence of Onyeka Okongwu, the consistency of USC's defense throughout the season, Saturday's reinstallment of the Crosstown Rivalry vs. UCLA, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Southern Illinois head coach Bryan Mullins. Topics of discussion include: likenesses and differences in the program between when he was a player and now as the Salukis' head coach, the play of freshmen Marcus Domask and Lance Jones, the leadership of Eric McGill in the backcourt, the spectra of Arch Madness in St. Louis, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back ESPN college basketball analyst Mark Adams. Topics of discussion include: the parity across college basketball, the battle between Houston and Tulsa for first place in the American Athletic Conference, positioning of Cincinnati and Wichita State as March arrives, mid-majors who might make some noise, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Topics of discussion include: the many ways Isaac Okoro affects Auburn as a freshman, the ability of Samir Doughty and J'Von McCormick to influence their will on games, the relentless play of Austin Wiley in the paint, legendary Auburn basketball coach Sonny Smith's recent election into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Yale head coach James Jones. Topics of discussion include: Jordan Bruner recording the first triple-double in Yale history, the high level play of Paul Atkinson this season, the challenges of the Ivy League, Friday's intriguing rematch against Penn, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in SEC Network analyst Dane Bradshaw. Topics of discussion include: Auburn's victory against Ole Miss, how Bruce Pearl continues to push the Tigers forward, Immanuel Quickley making strides for Kentucky, LSU trying to improve its defense, the leaders for SEC individual awards, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in New Mexico State head coach Chris Jans. Topics of discussion include: continuing the winning culture with the Aggies, the return of Trevelin Queen from injury, the spike in production from Jabari Rice, the use of experience inside of the roster when it comes to preparing for tournament play, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton. Topics of discussion include: keeping players sharp through the grind of February, the growth of freshman Patrick Williams, senior Trent Forrest's leadership throughout the season, the consistent play of the Seminoles' bench, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Western Kentucky head coach Rick Stansbury. Topics of discussion include: remaking the Hilltoppers with the loss of Charles Bassey, the team's confidence in posting 9 wins in its last 11 games, the continued rise of Taveion Hollingsworth at guard, freshman Jordan Rawls' ownership on the point, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back San Francisco head coach Todd Golden. Topics of discussion include: Thursday night's 70-61 win at Santa Clara, regaining the Dons' 3-point acumen, the 3-guard perimeter and its dynamics, the consistent production of Jimbo Lull in the pivot, how the WCC continues to improve as a conference and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Rhode Island head coach David Cox. Topics of discussion include: Tuesday night's Atlantic 10 showdown against Dayton, the impact of A-10 leading scorer Fats Russell, Cyril Langevine's stability in the paint, the versatility of the Rams' starting backcourt this season, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Colorado State head coach Niko Medved. Topics of discussion include: the rise of Nico Carvacho into a Mountain West POY candidate this season, how freshman Isaiah Stevens is making an impact, what the Rams do to effectively incorporate their 3-point game, Tuesday night's rematch with Utah State, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Colorado head coach Tad Boyle. Topics of discussion include: the Buffaloes' efficiency on defense this season, how point guard McKinley Wright is improving his game, the completeness of Tyler Bey's skill set, how the team is utilizing its the 3-point attack, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Hofstra head coach Joe Mihalich. Topics of discussion include: the Pride's recent win over William &Mary, how point guard Desure Buie is making an impact this season, the 3-point game once again being a key characteristic, a breakout season for big-man Isaac Kante, the upcoming matchup against Northeastern, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome William & Mary head coach Dane Fischer. Topics of discussion include: the impressive frontcourt of 6-11 Nathan Knight and 7-1 Andy Van Vliet, how opponents try to defend this "Twin Towers" concept, the perimeter attack of Thornton Scott and Luke Loewe, the staff's offensive philosophies, biggest mentors in coaching, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Northern Iowa head coach Ben Jacobson. Topics of discussion include: why the Panthers are one of the top shooting teams in the country, how MVC scoring leader AJ Green is so hard to guard, Austin Phyfe becoming a dominant player in the post, the staff's philosophy on player development, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell. Topics of discussion include: Rutgers' balance on offense, the growth of leading scorer Ron Harper, Jr., how Myles Johnson continues to make an impact in the paint, the journey of rebuilding the Scarlet Knights program into a top 25 team, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Richmond Spiders head coach Chris Mooney. Topics of discussion include: the Spiders' 75-57 win over LaSalle on Wednesday, how Grant Golden continues to showcase his versatility, the loss of leading scorer Blake Francis to injury, why the A-10 is taking a big step forward this season, the upcoming matchup against Dayton, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome ESPN college basketball analyst Dan Dakich. Topics of discussion include: what has made the Big Ten so strong so far this season, solidifying factors for Michigan State, the struggles of Ohio State, Louisville's path after the win at Duke, the state of college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back the legendary Sonny Smith of the Auburn Radio Network. Topics of discussion include: the Tigers' tough loss at Florida, reflecting on the team's 15-0 start this season, how Austin Wiley is handling the physicality in the paint, the excellent play of freshman Isaac Okoro, looking ahead to the matchup against South Carolina, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back East Carolina head coach Joe Dooley. Topics of discussion include: the growth of Jayden Gardner, roster turnover which has equated to one of the nation's youngest teams, the play of freshmen Brandon Suggs and Tristen Newton, how the Pirates are preparing for the upcoming rematch with SMU, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Marshall head coach Dan D'Antoni. Topics of discussion include: the growth on a Thundering Herd team that has no seniors, how Jarrod West and Taiveion Kinsey continue to showcase their leadership in the backcourt, the addition of Andrew Taylor to the roster, putting the "D" in D'Antoni, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back CBS Sports Network analyst Pete Gillen. Topics of discussion include: covering the Wichita State-UConn game with Steve Lappas, the excellence of unbeaten San Diego State, how Louisville's Chris Mack has become such a high-level coach, perspective on Providence and Xavier in the Big East, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Pacific head coach Damon Stoudamire. Topics of discussion include: the Tigers' astounding four-overtime win over Saint Mary's, how Jahlil Tripp continues to make an impact after notching 39 points and 11 rebounds against the Gaels, Gary Chivichiyan's 3-point efficiency, the strength of the WCC, reflecting on the Toronto Raptors' NBA championship, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back East Tennessee State head coach Steve Forbes. Topics of discussion include: the Bucs' 64-57 win at UNC Greensboro on Wednesday, how the team has continued to showcase its offensive balance throughout the season, Bo Hodges' development, Tray Boyd's role as the consummate sixth man, expectations for the upcoming matchup against VMI, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in FIU head coach Jeremy Ballard. Topics of discussion include: the fast-paced style of play that he employs with the Panthers, how Osasumwen Osaghae continues to be an effective rim protector, Devon Andrews' emergence as a key leader, using the 3-point shot in transition, biggest mentors in coaching, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from wins in the first two A-10 matchups against Saint Louis and Davidson, hitting the reset button for the conference openers after two losses, the recent play of Marcus Weathers and Michael Hughes, how Sincere Carry and Maceo Austin continue to make key contributions, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach Bob Cantu. Topics of discussion include: the re-emergence of the San Diego State Aztecs this season, how the Pac-12 landscape is shaping up as league play begins, the sustainability of Gonzaga, other teams that are standing out thus far, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns. Topics of discussion include: setting his culture in a slumbering program, the implementation of a sound defense, how Justin Forrest has emerged onto the national scene, the staff's philosophy in improving the Mountaineers' free throw shooting, biggest mentors in coaching, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Delaware head coach Martin Ingelsby. Topics of discussion include: the sustainability of Nate Darling as a shooter, how Dylan Painter has emerged in the post, the impact of the Fightin' Blue Hens' shot selection and tempo, takeaways from the win over Delaware State and the close loss to Villanova, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Marquette head coach Steve Wojciechowski. Topics of discussion include: the team's commitment on the defensive end of the floor, how Markus Howard continues to be such an excellent scorer, the leadership skills of Sacar Anim, how Coach K has influenced his career both on and off the court, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman. Topics of discussion include: Mason Jones' 41-point outburst in the win against Tulsa, the biggest takeaways from the team's 9-1 start, why the Razorbacks are currently rated ninth nationally in defensive efficiency, what the staff is focusing on during the off week, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in DePaul head coach Dave Leitao. Topics of discussion include: the Blue Demons' great start this season, their commitment on the defensive end of the floor, the completeness of big man Paul Reed, Charlie Moore's development, building a vision for the DePaul program, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Gonzaga assistant coach Tommy Lloyd. Topics of discussion include: the Bulldogs' 10-1 start this season, Killian Tillie's sense of urgency after an injury sidelined him last season, leading scorer Filip Petrusev's evolvement in the system, Saturday's epic showdown against Arizona, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back George Mason head coach Dave Paulsen. Topics of discussion include: the Patriots' 10-1 start, building confidence after the recent championship in the Cayman Islands Classic, the play of Javon Green and Jordan Miller in the backcourt, A.J. Wilson's excellent skill set, the strength of the Atlantic 10 this season, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic, and the Tampa Bay Lightning. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Field Level Media, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Virginia Tech associate head coach Chester Frazier. Topics of discussion include: Virginia Tech's showing in the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, the impact of red-shirt freshman Landers Nolley, how true freshman Naheim Alleyne is already making an impact, the transition to a youthful roster, expectations for the matchup against Duke, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller. Topics of discussion include: reflecting on the huge win at Duke, how Kevon Harris' mental toughness continues to play a huge role, Nathan Bain's incredible journey, the Lumberjacks' impressive victory against Arkansas State, how the city has responded to the team's success, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner. Topics of discussion include: the Yellow Jackets' last-second loss to Arkansas, how Michael Devoe has been playing at a big-time level, the emergence of James Banks in the paint, how the ACC's 20-game schedule and scheduling the season openers with conference matchups affects teams, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back SMU head coach Tim Jankovich. Topics of discussion include: the Mustangs' impressive 5-0 start this season, Kendric Davis's 21-point debut in the victory against UNLV, the dynamics that Isiaha Mike brings to the rotation, continuing the defensive presence, the depth of the AAC, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Towson head coach Pat Skerry. Topics of discussion include: building the program into a contender, the experience of playing three games in four days in the Charleston Classic, Brian Fobbs' development, reasserting an offensive presence, Jason Gibson as a freshman point guard, biggest mentors in coaching, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber. Topics of discussion include: the Wildcats' 4-0 start this season, the expanded roles of Xavier Snead and Cartier Diarra, continuing the signature defensive presence within the program, the upcoming Fort Myers Tip-Off matchup with Pitt, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Eastern Washington head coach Shantay Legans. Topics of discussion include: embracing expectations as the Big Sky favorite this season, the type of identity that the Eagles have established, how Jacob Davison and Mason Peating continue to make a huge impact, the extensive travel in the conference, biggest mentors in coaching, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisiana Tech head coach Eric Konkol. Topics of discussion include: how the Bulldogs have gotten off to a 2-0 start, DaQuan Bracey's leadership, the impressive versatility of JaColby Pemberton, how Kalob Ledoux is making a huge impact thus far this season, the strength of Conference USA, expectations for the upcoming matchup against Creighton, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Colgate head coach Matt Langel. Topics of discussion include: the Raiders' high expectations for this season after making the NCAA Tournament a season ago, how Rapolas Ivanauskas has expanded his game, the versatility of Will Rayman, Jordan Burns' dynamic play, biggest mentors in coaching, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Louisville assistant coach Dino Gaudio. Topics of discussion include: Louisville's season-opening win at Miami, the veteran leadership of Jordan Nwora and Ryan McMahon, what has stood out thus far with the elite freshman class, how the Cardinals prepare for upcoming games, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Stanford head coach Jerod Haase. Topics of discussion include: the Cardinal's season-opening win over Montana, expectations for Oscar da Silva this season, the youth on the roster and how the coaching staff approaches that, roles for freshmen Ty Terry and Spencer Jones, biggest mentors in coaching, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle. Topics of discussion include: the return of Tres Tinkle and Ethan Thompson as pillars of the team, how freshman scoring machine Jared Lucas will make an impact this season, Kylor Kelley's solidity in the post, reintroducing the 1-3-1 zone as part of the defense, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon. Topics of discussion include: how depth and experience correlate within the team, the one-two punch of Anthony Cowan Jr. and Jalen Smith, the perimeter play of Eric Ayala, Darryl Morsell, and Aaron Wiggins, how Makhi and Makhel Mitchell could make an impact this season, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel. Topics of discussion include: his love of Wiz Khalifa and Star Wars, the solid growth and development of the program in a single year, how Trey McGowens, Xavier Johnson, and Au'diese Toney continue to produce in the backcourt, the development of the post game, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UCF head coach Johnny Dawkins. Topics of discussion include: the rebuild of the roster and implementation of a new system, how Collin Smith continues to expand his leadership role, Avery Diggs and expectations for the Knights' post game this season, Da'zon Ingram's emergence on the point, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Clemson head coach Brad Brownell. Topics of discussion include: the Tigers winning the gold at the university games, rebuilding the roster after losing 4 of their top 5 scorers, how John Newman III fits into the scheme this season, expectations for big man Aamir Simms, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in North Carolina head coach Roy Williams. Topics of discussion include: how he has seen the game evolve as he enters his 32nd year as a head coach, the contributions of senior Garrison Brooks, how the additions of 5-star players in Cole Anthony and Armando Bacot will impact the program, his view on the 20-game ACC schedule, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back VCU head coach Mike Rhoades. Topics of discussion include: the return of the Rams' defensive prowess, Marcus Evans' health and expectations entering the season, the physicality of De'Riante Jenkins, potential similarities of forward Marcos Santos-Silva to former Ram Mo Alie-Cox, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back South Carolina head coach Frank Martin. Topics of discussion include: the biggest things he has learned about his team in the preseason, AJ Lawson's development, the return of Justin Minaya, what Jermaine Couisnard and Jair Bolden will bring to the backcourt, how he continues to grow as a coach, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Tennessee associate head coach Michael Schwartz. Topics of discussion include: the impact that Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes has had on his career, how he developed his defensive philosophy, the transition of the roster after losing several top players, the leadership of Lamonte' Turner and Jordan Bowden, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Utah State head coach Craig Smith. Topics of discussion include: how he developed his up-tempo offensive system, the impact of Sam Merrill on the Aggies' program, what's next for Neemias Queta's development within the program, the increased assignments for last year's role players, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back New Mexico Lobos head coach Paul Weir. Topics of discussion include: the dynamics of meshing multiple transfers into the solid New Mexico system, Vance Jackson's potential for a huge season, the health and the outlook for JaQuan Lyle, how the Lobos continues to ascend inside of the Mountain West, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins. Topics of discussion include: how the enthusiasm within the program has grown throughout the offseason, the post presence of Derek Culver and freshman Oscar Tshiebwe, a talented and crowded perimeter attack, the coach's philanthropy in the fight against cancer, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt. Topics of discussion include: how experienced players take ownership within the St. Bonaventure program, takeaways from the team's early practices, Kyle Lofton's impact on the Bonnies, finding more shots for Dominick Welch, the prospectus for the A-10 this season, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak. Topics of discussion include: the Utes' intense roster turnover, getting sophomore leadership from Timmy Allen, Riley Batten, and Both Goch, picking up Alfonso Plummer's multiple dynamics on the perimeter, coaching his son Luc, creating confidence with such a young team, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Xavier head coach Travis Steele. Topics of discussion include: the buzz around the program heading into the 2019-20 season, building chemistry during the Musketeers' summer trip to Spain, the growth of Naji Marshall and Tyrique Jones, how Quentin Goodin and Paul Scruggs stabilize the backcourt with their experience, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson. Topics of discussion include: evaluating the toughness of recruits, sustainability as three key seniors and Armoni Brooks move on to the pro level, DeJon Jarreau's growth within the program, being a part of Jud Heathcote's coaching tree, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Harvard head coach Tommy Amaker. Topics of discussion include: the ascension of his vision for Harvard basketball, Brice Aiken's development, Noah Kirkwood's expectations after winning Ivy League Freshman of the Year, how Justin Bassey uses his gift of athleticism, the impact of Coach K on his career, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in USC head coach Andy Enfield. Topics of discussion include: the culture that has led to a school-record 87 wins over the last four seasons, advantages of a recent overseas tour to France and Spain, the return of the second and third-leading scorers in Nik Rakocevic and Jonah Matthews, expectations for the Trojans' Top 10 recruiting class, biggest mentors in coaching, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard. Topics of discussion include: reflecting on the Red Raiders' appearance in the national title game, the importance of playing against professional competition during a summer trip to the Bahamas, how defense continues to be the team's main focus, adding two tremendous talents in Chris Clarke and TJ Holyfield, expectations for the freshman class, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall. Topics of discussion include: the evolution of last season's team into an NIT Final Four participant, Jamarius Burton's tremendous versatility, Jaime Echenique's development, how the staff focuses on recruiting and developing post players, biggest mentors in coaching, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Loyola Marymount head coach Mike Dunlap. Topics of discussion include: being named a candidate for the Alaska Hall of Fame, rebranding of the school's athletics, growing the Lions' fanbase in Los Angeles, expectations for the returning roster, scheduling in the WCC, rule changes in college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Saint Mary's head coach Randy Bennett. Topics of discussion include: last season's WCC championship win over Gonzaga, handling high expectations, ball movement as a staple in the culture of the program, Jordan Ford's development, the versatility of Malik Fitts, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger. Topics of discussion include: adding seven new players to the program, the leadership of Brady Manek, Kristian Doolittle, and Jamal Bienemy, how 4-star freshman De'Vion Harmon will fit into the mix, boosting the team's 3-point prowess, rule changes in college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this milestone episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back TCU head coach Jamie Dixon. Topics of discussion include: creating chemistry with a roster that welcomes nine newcomers, Desmond Bane's leadership over the summer, the potential of Kevin Samuel, how the Horned Frogs create offense off the turnover, rule changes in college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay. Topics of discussion include: building off the NCAA Tournament win over Mississippi State, what the staff is focusing on during the offseason, Scottie James' development, the advantage of having so many experienced players on the returning roster, his biggest mentors in coaching, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Cal head coach Mark Fox. Topics of discussion include: learning from a year away from the sidelines, what made Cal the right fit, the staff's biggest focus during the offseason, how his defensive philosophy has evolved, Paris Austin's development, the Golden Bears' non-conference schedule, how rule changes will impact college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton. Topics of discussion include: restructuring the roster with the loss of five key players, the leadership skills of Trent Forrest, M.J. Walker's development, the influx of a new group of 7-footers, rule changes in college basketball, the Seminoles' intriguing non-conference schedule, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Washington head coach Mike Hopkins. Topics of discussion include: recording 48 wins in his first two seasons, the importance of getting back into the NCAA Tournament and to the Round of 32, restructuring the roster after losing five of the top six scorers, expectations for the stellar 2019 recruiting class, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UCLA head coach Mick Cronin. Topics of discussion include: what the staff is focusing on in their first offseason in Los Angeles, building a defensive mindset into the program, what's stood out with the Bruins' returning roster, the importance of connecting with former UCLA players, Bill Walton's greatness, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Hawaii head coach Eran Ganot. Topics of discussion include: how the program has been able to sustain success, the disciplined approach on defense, how Eddie Stansberry and Zigmars Raimo form a great scoring punch, Drew Buggs' development, the importance of the Diamond Head Classic, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey. Topics of discussion include: the recent reunion of Notre Dame players in the pros in South Bend, dealing with injuries the past few seasons, bringing back T.J. Gibbs' confidence in his shot, expectations for the rising sophomores, how rule changes will affect college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back South Florida head coach Brian Gregory. Topics of discussion include: the success of several former Hurricanes in the NBA Summer League, Miami's upcoming trip to Italy in August, Chris Lykes' impact on the program, the expected role for Oklahoma transfer Kameron McGusty, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back South Florida head coach Brian Gregory. Topics of discussion include: building off 24 wins and a CBI title last season, expectations with an experienced roster, how a trip to Canada will help prepare for the season, the return of Laquincy Rideau and David Collins in the backcourt, Alexis Yetna's development, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis. Topics of discussion include: Terence Davis' journey to the NBA, how the momentum of an NCAA Tournament run has carried over into the offseason, the dynamic backcourt of Breein Tyree and Devontae Shuler, Blake Hinson's development, how the newcomers fit into the mix, the SEC's new scheduling alliance with the AAC, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Florida head coach Mike White. Topics of discussion include: the importance of building chemistry this offseason, adding Kerry Blackshear Jr. to the mix, how Andrew Nembhard and Noah Locke continue to expand their leadership roles, Keyontae Johnson's development, expectations for the talented freshman class, biggest lessons he's learned during his coaching career, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll. Topics of discussion include: the team's upcoming trip to Puerto Rico, excitement for the experienced returning roster, how Garrett Sams and JT Escobar continue to expand their game, Ivan Gandia-Rosa's development, expectations for Wajid Aminu this season, what the Ospreys must do to get back to the NCAA Tournament, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Topics of discussion include: the program's momentum after a trip to the Final Four, the play of Jared Harper, Bryce Brown, and Malik Dunbar in the NBA Summer League, expectations for the returning roster, how the newcomers will fit into the mix, the importance of building a challenging non-conference schedule, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back San Diego head coach Sam Scholl. Topics of discussion include: how the program has carried over the momentum from last season's NIT bid, the team's versatile playing style, what the staff is focusing on this offseason, Yauhen Massalaski's development, expectations for the incoming freshmen, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Alabama head coach Nate Oats. Topics of discussion include: Kira Lewis winning a gold medal with the USA U19 team, the passion of the Alabama basketball fanbase, what the staff is focusing on during the offseason, the importance of adding an experienced guard like Beetle Bolden, Alex Reese's development, most important lessons during the coaching journey, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Colorado head coach Tad Boyle. Topics of discussion include: what the staff is focusing on during the summer, why it could be one of Colorado's best defensive teams in recent years, McKinley Wright's development, how Tyler Bey creates difficult matchups for opponents, expectations for the expanded 3-point line in college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Charleston head coach Earl Grant. Topics of discussion include: the potential of Grant Riller in his senior season, implementing the talents of Brevin Galloway and Zep Jasper, Jaylen McManus becoming the first option in the post for the Cougars, Jarrell Brantley's transition to the NBA, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Baylor head coach Scott Drew. Topics of discussion include: the momentum-building win over Syracuse in the NCAA Tournament, Jared Butler's next steps after an excellent freshman season, reuniting Mario Kegler with Tristan Clark in the paint, the additions of Davion Mitchell and Macio Teague to the perimeter, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Charlotte head coach Ron Sanchez. Topics of discussion include: moving the program forward in his second season at the helm, the impact that Malik Martin and Cooper Robb can have this season, Oklahoma transfer Jordan Shepherd's potential, thoughts on Virginia's national championship, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia State head coach Rob Lanier. Topics of discussion include: the transition from being an assistant coach back into the head coaching role, how he has started to instill his culture into the program, improving the team's defense, the return of Kane Williams and Damon Wilson, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot. Topics of discussion include: the return of the rivalry game against Pitt, takeaways from winning 19 games last season, Sincere Carry's development, expectations for the rule changes in college basketball, what the Dukes need to do to take another step forward, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson. Topics of discussion include: the large group of newcomers on the roster, how JP Morgan and Romelle Mansel will factor into the mix, the importance of recruiting local players, building the challenging non-conference schedule, how rule changes will affect college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Belmont head coach Casey Alexander. Topics of discussion include: making the transition from Lipscomb to Belmont, how familiarity with the program and staff has been an advantage during the process, expectations for the returning roster, learning from Rick Byrd's approach to building a program, how the extended 3-point line and recruiting tweaks could impact college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Cal State Northridge assistant Jim Harrick. Topics of discussion include: building the foundation with the Matadors, being able to get back on the court and teach the game, having the opportunity to work with Mark Gottfried, Lamine Diane's development, how Terrell Gomez continues to expand his game, what the coaching staff is focusing on most this offseason, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Mississippi State head coach Ben Howland. Topics of discussion include: getting the program back to the NCAA Tournament, what the staff is focusing on in summer workouts, the playmaking ability of the Bulldogs' backcourt, Reggie Perry's return after impressing in the NBA draft process, how the extended 3-point line will affect college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Pepperdine head coach Lorenzo Romar. Topics of discussion include: the many talents of point guard Colbey Ross, expectations for several of the returning players on the roster, the Waves' incoming recruiting class, how the WCC continues to try to gain more exposure nationally, rule changes in college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Hofstra head coach Joe Mihalich. Topics of discussion include: how Justin Wright-Foreman developed into such a special talent, expectations for several of the returning players on the roster, the Pride's incoming recruiting class, how the recent rules changes could affect college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Delaware head coach Martin Ingelsby. Topics of discussion include: what the staff has focused on in building the program, Ryan Allen's potential for a banner season in 2019-20, how the rules changes in college basketball will affect the game, getting more national visibility for the CAA, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller. Topics of discussion include: adjusting to the team's injury situation a season ago, the feedback Kevon Harris received during the NBA draft process, expectations for the large group of newcomers, how the NCAA recruiting tweaks change the way the staff approaches the offseason, what effect the proposed rule changes could have on college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Tulsa head coach Frank Haith. Topics of discussion include: how the NBA draft process affects offseason recruiting, biggest takeaways from his first five seasons with the Golden Hurricane, roster development, expectations for the incoming recruiting class, adding Jerry Wainwright to the staff, the proposed rule changes in college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back East Tennessee State head coach Steve Forbes. Topics of discussion include: his friendship with Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse, the return of Jeromy Rodriguez after a flirtation with pro basketball, Daivien Williamson's development, the team's scheduled 11-day trip to eastern Europe in August, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman. Topics of discussion include: the transition from a record-setting four seasons at Nevada to Arkansas, reaching out to former Razorbacks, the potential on the roster at the guard position, hiring Chris Crutchfield and Corey Robinson as assistant coaches, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisville assistant coach Dino Gaudio. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from watching Chris Paul and Al Farouq-Aminu in the NBA Playoffs, the importance of reaching 20 wins in year one on the job, looking ahead to the Cardinals' incoming recruiting class, creating chemistry with seven new faces, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Washington State head coach Kyle Smith. Topics of discussion include: the move from San Francisco to Washington State, how the staff wants to build the program moving forward, the use of analytics throughout the season, adding Deion James to the roster, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Basketball Times publisher John Akers. Topics of discussion include: John's induction into the U.S. Basketball Writers Association's Hall of Fame, Virginia's national championship run, the fascinating mix of teams in the Final Four, why college basketball is having lots of coaching changes, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn radio analyst and legendary Tigers basketball coach Sonny Smith. Topics of discussion include: Auburn's record-setting Final Four run, the attributes of the roster that helped the Tigers make such an impressive run, Bruce Pearl's ability to get the most out of his players, what the future holds for the program, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in San Francisco head coach Todd Golden. Topics of discussion include: transitioning into the head coaching position, his vision for the direction of the program, the staff's philosophy on off-season player development, hiring Dons great Bill Cartwright, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Virginia beat writer Jerry Ratcliffe of JerryRatcliffe.com. Topics of discussion include: an overall look at Virginia's march to the national championship, De'Andre Hunter's second half outputs vs. Auburn and Texas Tech, Kyle Guy's clutch play, the ascension of Ty Jerome on the point, Virginia's place in the ACC as of now, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach Bob Cantu to preview the Final Four. Topics of discussion include: insight into Final Four week, how defense will play a huge role in Minneapolis, the diversity of the Final Four field, what to watch for in each matchup, predictions on who will win the national championship, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia Teach head coach Josh Pastner. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from this past season, what's next for the Yellow Jackets as we move to the spring and summer months, looking ahead to the Final Four matchups, Virginia's incredible defense, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back SMU head coach Tim Jankovich. Topics of discussion include: the injuries that plagued the Mustangs throughout the 2018-19 season, turning a corner after the NCAA sanctions on the program, analysis of the upcoming Sweet 16 matchups, insight on how to attack Virginia's Pack Line defense, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the South Region in the 2019 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: analysis for each first round game, the most anticipated matchups, which teams could play the spoiler role and make a Cinderella run, how many teams could realistically win the region, who will advance to the Final Four, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the East Region in the 2019 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: analysis of each first round game, the most anticipated matchups, the 7-seed or lower that could win multiple games, how many teams have a realistic shot of winning the region, which team will advance to the Final Four, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the West Region in the 2019 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: how each first round game could unfold, the most entertaining matchups, teams that should be on upset alert, the 7-seed or lower that has the best chance to win multiple games, how many teams can realistically win the region, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the Midwest Region in the 2019 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: the teams with the best chance at making the Final Four, upset specials, the most intriguing first round matchup, how many teams have a shot at winning the region, the 7-seed or lower that could win multiple games, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Georgia Southern head coach Mark Byington. Topics of discussion include: the team's strong finish during the regular season, Tookie Brown's incredible career with the Eagles, Quan Jackson's development, the up-tempo style in the Sun Belt, preparations for the conference tournament, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner. Topics of discussion include: the biggest keys to the Anteaters' success this season, how the team continues to improve defensively, the excellent contributions from the bench, Max Hazzard's development, what the staff is focused on heading into the final two games of the regular season, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from the recent win over Arkansas, the improvement on the defensive side of the court, Chuma Okeke's development, how Jared Harper and Bryce Brown continue to form a tough backcourt duo, expectations for the rematch against Kentucky, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back VCU head coach Mike Rhoades. Topics of discussion include: the Rams' big victory over Rhode Island, how the team has kept the momentum going throughout the winning streak, what the focus has been on the defensive side of the court, Marcus Evans' development, areas of improvement down the stretch, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Vermont head coach John Becker. Topics of discussion include: how the Catamounts have racked up 11 straight seasons of 20 or more wins, Anthony Lamb's development, the contributions of Ernie Duncan, how the Catamounts use a small lineup with such success, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Dayton head coach Anthony Grant. Topics of discussion include: Obi Toppin's breakout year on both ends of the floor, the stature of Josh Cunningham within the team, how Jalen Crutcher continues to impact the game, the Flyers' low rate of fouling in each game, expectations for the upcoming matchup against VCU, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Hofstra head coach Joe Mihalich. Topics of discussion include: the recent 16-game winning streak, Justin Wright-Foreman's sensational senior year, his recruitment to Hofstra, the play of Eli Pemberton, expectations for the upcoming matchup against Charleston, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber. Topics of discussion include: the return of Dean Wade from injury and how he affects the game, what has helped the Wildcats continue to excel on defense this season, the veteran presence on the team, how the staff approaches having a week off from games, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in George Mason head coach Dave Paulsen. Topics of discussion include: biggest takeaways from a great start in the tough Atlantic 10, how the Patriots continue to improve defensively, the aggressiveness of Otis Livingston Jr. and Justin Kier on the offensive side of the court, embracing the preseason expectations, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back CBS Sports Network analyst Pete Gillen. Topics of discussion include: the sustainability of Nevada as a national contender, expectations for the Atlantic 10, how to game plan against Duke, Virginia's impressive play throughout the season, way too early Final Four picks, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UTSA head coach Steve Henson. Topics of discussion include: the incredible comeback win over Old Dominion, how the Roadrunners have turned things around after a slow start, the excellent scoring duo of Jhivvan Jackson and Keaton Wallace, Nick Allen's development, the new scheduling format in CUSA, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from the Beavers' 3-2 start in Pac-12 play, Tres Tinkle as a matchup problem for opponents, Ethan and Stephen Thompson's contributions this season, the emergence of Kylor Kelley, looking ahead to the team's upcoming conference schedule, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back former Georgia Tech head coach Bobby Cremins. Topics of discussion include: Syracuse's thrilling overtime win over Duke, the Blue Devils without Tre Jones, South Carolina's impressive start in the SEC, where things stand with Charleston and the CAA, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Stony Brook head coach Jeff Boals. Topics of discussion include: looking back at the incredible comeback win over George Washington, how the Seawolves have been able to rack up an NCAA-best eight road wins, defensive philosophy, Akwasi Yeboah's development, expectations for the matchup against Maine, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis. Topics of discussion include: how the players bought in from day one under the new staff, takeaways from the Rebels' excellent start this season, Terence Davis' development, the emergence of Blake Hinson, expectations for the Arkansas matchup this weekend, the incredible support from the Ole Miss community, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Radford head coach Mike Jones. Topics of discussion include: the growth of the team after wins over Notre Dame and Texas in the non-conference schedule, using the small-ball scheme, the consistency of Carlik Jones on the point, how the Big South has evolved throughout the years, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Portland assistant coach Bob Cantu. Topics of discussion include: an assessment of where the Pilots are as WCC play begins, dealing with early-season injuries, the excellent play from the team's double-digit scoring trio, Theo Akwuba's impact on the defensive end, the depth in the WCC, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in North Texas head coach Grant McCasland. Topics of discussion include: the team's amazing 15-1 start, how winning last season's CBI has been a springboard into the 2018-19 campaign, why the Mean Green are defending at such a high clip, the collective contributions of the entire roster, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back ETSU head coach Steve Forbes. Topics of discussion include: the recent win over Furman, how the Bucs have compiled the NCAA's best rebounding margin, what the staff tries to focus on in practices leading up to SoCon play, previewing the upcoming game against Samford, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back South Florida head coach Brian Gregory. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from a big win over FIU, Laquincy Rideau's development, the talented options in the Bulls' frontcourt, how David Collins is continuing to expand his game, what the staff is focusing on prior to the start of AAC play, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Old Dominion head coach Jeff Jones. Topics of discussion include: the team's seven-game winning streak, how B.J. Stith has emerged for the Monarchs, Ahmad Caver's development, where things stand defensively, expectations heading into conference play, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Tennessee associate head coach Rob Lanier. Topics of discussion include: how the team has grown over the past two games, what's helped the Vols build such incredible chemistry on the court, Admiral Schofield's development, the underrated backcourt duo of Jordan Bone and Jordan Bowden, why there's still room for improvement on defense, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Yale coach James Jones. Topics of discussion include: how the Bulldogs have started to rise in winning four of their last five games, the ascension of Miye Oni, takeaways from the trip to Duke, the evolution of Ivy League basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach Sonny Smith of the Auburn Radio Network. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from Auburn's 8-1 start, how Jared Haper and Bryce Brown have built such a great chemistry in the backcourt, the Tigers' excellent frontcourt depth, what has allowed Bruce Pearl to develop the team into a national title contender, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Hall of Fame sports columnist Dick "Hoops" Weiss. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from the great start to the season, Villanova's roster changes, the depth in the conferences across college basketball, Nevada's chance at a national title, how Rick Barnes and Bruce Pearl have been able to build title contenders in the SEC, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! And just as a side note, this episode was recorded prior to Villanova's 78-75 loss to Penn on Tuesday night.
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Cal State Fullerton head coach Dedrique Taylor. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from the team's first nine games, how injuries have changed rotations, the evolution of the Cal State Fullerton defensive system, how Khalil Ahmad and Kyle Allman Jr. continues to lead the way on offense, the state of the Big West, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Furman head coach Bob Richey. Topics of discussion include: the team's top 25 ranking, biggest takeaways from the recent victory at Villanova, how the Paladins have been able to find an edge in overtime games, Matt Rafferty's development, how Jordan Lyons has progressed throughout the season, the grind of the SoCon, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from the first seven games, the emergence of Yor Anei and Isaac Likekele in their first seasons with the Cowboys, challenging Thomas Dziagwa this offseason, the upcoming matchup with Tulsa, learning from Frank Martin, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Gonzaga assistant coach Tommy Lloyd. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from the Bulldogs' Maui Invitational championship, how the staff prepares for three games in three days, Rui Hachimura's development, how the Zags continue to play an up-tempo style, the state of the WCC, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Wofford head coach Mike Young. Topics of discussion include: Monday night's 81-61 win over South Carolina, Nathan Hoover's development, the luxury of returning five starters this season, expectations for this weekend's matchup with East Tennessee State, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisville assistant coach Dino Gaudio. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from the Cardinals' experience in Brooklyn, how the team is learning from the losses to Tennessee and Marquette, Jordan Nwora's development, how Steven Enoch continues to improve his game, Louisville's attacking approach on offense, keys to victory against Michigan State, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Virginia Cavaliers beat writer Jerry Ratcliffe. Topics of discussion include: the creation of JerryRatcliffe.com, expectations for the Cavaliers after the loss to UMBC in last season's NCAA Tournament, the 2-0 start for the team, why Ty Jerome, Kyle Guy, and De'Andre Hunter are set to keep the Cavs atop the ACC, how the conference could unfold this season, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back ESPN college basketball analyst Mark Adams. Topics of discussion include: what's stood out the most through the first week of the season, the impressive start for Conference USA, what went into building the conference's new scheduling format, Wright State's talented roster, where things stand after the recent FBI trial, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Hall of Fame basketball coach Gary Williams. Topics of discussion include: Maryland's opening night win over Delaware, freshman sensation Jalen Smith, the possibilities for Duke after their huge victory over Kentucky, expectations going forward after the FBI trial, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Florida Gulf Coast head coach Michael Fly. Topics of discussion include: sustaining success in Dunk City, takeaways from learning under Andy Enfield and Joe Dooley, RaySean Scott's development, the additions of Troy Baxter and Haanif Cheatham, expectations for the upcoming season, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in William & Mary head coach Tony Shaver. Topics of discussion include: how the program has built momentum in the CAA, the team's defensive philosophy, Nathan Knight's development, expectations for Justin Pierce entering his junior season, how the Tribe set up their 3-point offense, learning from the late Dean Smith, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard. Topics of discussion include: building off of the program's first-ever Elite Eight appearance, replacing players like Keenan Evans and Zhaire Smith, Jarrett Culver's development, expectations for the newcomers, the challenges of the Big 12 on a nightly basis, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back East Carolina head coach Joe Dooley. Topics of discussion include: the return to Greenville where he fashioned a 57-52 record over four years in the 1990s, why it has been so tough to build a consistent winner at the program, the value of the backcourt of Isaac Fleming and Shawn Williams, how the six-man recruiting class will factor into the mix, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Tennessee State head coach Brian Collins. Topics of discussion include: why adversity has been the team's main theme in practice, expectations for Armani Chaney and Kamar McKnight, what's stood out most with the large group of newcomers, building chemistry on and off the court, the Tigers' challenging non-conference schedule, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UAB head coach Rob Ehsan. Topics of discussion include: the high amount of competition in practices, Zack Bryant's development, backcourt expectations heading into the season, replacing William Lee, how the Blazers are improving their 3-point approach, the new scheduling format in Conference USA, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay. Topics of discussion include: the staff's focus in the first few weeks of practice, Scottie James' development, Lovell's Cabbil's return from offseason knee surgery, the addition of Keenan Gumbs, implementing the team's defensive philosophy, biggest takeaways from a career in coaching, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back New Mexico head coach Paul Weir. Topics of discussion include: the staff's approach to year two on the job, building off of last season's momentum, the recent injury to JaQuan Lyle, Vance Jackson's development, how Anthony Mathis is expanding his game, preparing for higher expectations, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UCF head coach Johnny Dawkins. Topics of discussion include: the importance of getting key players back from injury, how Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's mentorship has helped Tacko Fall, Aubrey Dawkins' development, learning from Coach K at Duke, handling high expectations entering this season, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Colorado head coach Tad Boyle. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from the Buffaloes' early practices, the leadership of Namon Wright, how McKinley Wright is expanding his game, the staff's defensive philosophy, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in San Diego head coach Sam Scholl. Topics of discussion include: taking over as head coach, laying the foundation early on in the process, the team's defensive philosophy, expectations for the upcoming season, how Isaiah Wright and Olin Carter play so well off each other, the state of the WCC, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back SMU head coach Tim Jankovich. Topics of discussion include: dealing with injuries on the roster, how the staff has been creative with the current limitations, the leadership of Jahmal McMurray and Jarrey Foster, Jimmy Whitt's development, defensive philosophy, biggest takeaways from learning under other coaches, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Troy head coach Phil Cunningham. Topics of discussion include: the team's overseas trip to Costa Rica this summer, Jordon Varnado's development, expectations for Alex Hicks this upcoming season, how the newcomers are embracing their roles, attacking certain types of defenses, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Cal head coach Wyking Jones. Topics of discussion include: the new additions on the staff, how the Bears structure their strength and conditioning program, expectations for the highly-talented recruiting class, Juhwan Harris-Dyson's development, defensive philosophy, the state of the Pac-12, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Portland head coach Terry Porter. Topics of discussion include: preparations for the third year on the job, why experience is huge in late-game situations, how Marcus Shaver Jr. continues to expand his game, building chemistry with newcomers, learning from some of the best coaches in the NBA, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Illinois State head coach Dan Muller. Topics of discussion include: the staff's biggest focus this offseason, the addition of Chris Duhon as an assistant, how the team's double-digit scoring trio play so well off each other, William Tinsley's development, expectations for the newcomers, the Redbirds' strong non-conference schedule, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this milestone episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Milwaukee head coach Pat Baldwin. Topics of discussion include: reflections on the first year with the Panthers, the staff's focus this offseason, Bryce Barnes' development, how the host of newcomers are fitting into the mix, creating chemistry with new players, playing in the Belfast Classic, the overall state of the Horizon League, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this milestone episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back San Francisco head coach Kyle Smith. Topics of discussion include: the value of playing in the CBI last season, Frank Ferrari's development, expectations for Jordan Ratinho this upcoming season, being invited to the Belfast Classic, how the WCC continues to evolve, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this milestone episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Stanford associate head coach Adam Cohen. Topics of discussion include: the process of laying the groundwork in the staff's first two seasons, expectations for Daejon Davis entering his sophomore year, KZ Okpala's development, the team's highly-talented freshman class, involvement with Rising Coaches, advice for young coaches in the profession, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Miami head coach Jim Larranaga. Topics of discussion include: the sustainability of the program in the challenging ACC, Chris Lykes' development, expectations for other returning players, how Zach Johnson will contribute right away, the steady impact of players heading to the NBA, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this milestone episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt. Topics of discussion include: getting into the coaching profession and the influence of the late Skip Prosser, the uniqueness of the program's basketball community, how the Bonnies have been able to sustain success, Courtney Stockard's development, how LaDarien Griffin continues to evolve as a player, what the coaching staff looks for with incoming freshmen, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm. Topics of discussion include: the coaching staff's focus this offseason, Lindell Wigginton's development, the return of Nick Weiler-Babb from injury, expectations for Marial Shayok and Michael Jacobson, the dynamics of the talented freshman class, participating in the 2018 Maui Invitational, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the Georgia Bulldogs for the upcoming 2018-19 season. Topics of discussion include: Tom Crean taking over as head coach, who needs to step up in trying to replace the production of Yante Maten, the high potential of the underclassmen on the roster, non-conference schedule analysis, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the Marshall Thundering Herd for the upcoming 2018-19 season. Topics of discussion include: the growth of the program over the past several years, expectations for Jon Elmore's senior season, CJ Burks' development, the team's non-conference schedule, why the scheduling changes could help Conference USA, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the Florida State Seminoles for the upcoming 2018-19 season. Topics of discussion include: the team's run to the Elite Eight last season, Leonard Hamilton's ability to sustain success in the tough ACC, the key players on this year's roster, why a couple key stats could determine the Seminoles' success, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UNC Wilmington head coach C.B. McGrath. Topics of discussion include: building the foundation in year one with the Seahawks, the defensive focus during summer workouts, Devontae Cacok's development, expectations for the newcomers, the state of the CAA, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Cal State Northridge assistant Jim Harrick. Topics of discussion include: the coaching staff's vision for the program, developing a recruiting base within the state, what the focus is during summer workouts, the competitiveness of point guard Terrell Gomez, how the large group of newcomers will factor into the mix, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Hofstra head coach Joe Mahalich. Topics of discussion include: the early coaching experience with Morgan Wootten at DeMatha High School, building the foundation within the program, Justin Wright-Foreman's development, expectations for Purdue transfer Jacquil Taylor, the state of the CAA, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Topics of discussion include: the team's mentality this offseason, how the Tigers will attack offensively with added frontcourt depth, Austin Wiley's development, why Chuma Okeke will take an even bigger step forward this season, the versatility in the backcourt, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in New Hampshire head coach Bill Herrion. Topics of discussion include: how the staff is approaching this offseason, the evolution of the program throughout the years, why the team is moving towards an up-tempo style on offense, how the newcomers will factor into the mix, the coaching influence of Mike Jarvis, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak. Topics of discussion include: what the Utes learned from the NIT run and the loss in the championship to Penn State, Sedrick Barefield's development, how to create chemistry with lots of newcomers, the tough non-conference schedule, approaching mental barriers with players and teams, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Northeastern head coach Bill Coen. Topics of discussion include: the differences in rebuilding on the mid-major and high-major levels, Vasa Pusica's development, how the staff incorporates 3-point shooting inside the offense, the defensive strengths of Shawn Occeus, what stands out about the state of the CAA right now, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Tulsa head coach Frank Haith. Topics of discussion include: the coaching influences of Rick Barnes and Dave Odom, Sterling Taplin's rise as a point guard, the expectations for Nebraska transfer Jeriah Horne, how the other newcomers will make an impact, the evolution of positionless basketball both in college and the NBA, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller. Topics of discussion include: building momentum after a 28-win season, how the program is embracing the high expectations each year, the impressive returning roster, why Davonte Fitzgerald will make an immediate impact, the overall dynamics of the other newcomers, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back South Florida head coach Brian Gregory. Topics of discussion include: how the staff tried to build the foundation in the first year on the job, takeaways on the team's overall progression, David Collins' development, how TJ Lang will make an impact right away, the strengths of the other newcomers, what stood out most about the state of the AAC, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Western Kentucky head coach Rick Stansbury. Topics of discussion include: how the program is building momentum following a 27-win season, the addition of Charles Bassey, how the other newcomers will factor into the mix, the strong non-conference schedule for next season, what to make of the CUSA scheduling changes, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include being a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UMBC head coach Ryan Odom. Topics of discussion include: the wide range of emotions following the victory over Virginia, how the momentum has carried over into the offseason, being nominated for an ESPY award, what the staff tried to implement when it first took over the program, the strengths of the returning roster, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll. Topics of discussion include: the main focus for the Ospreys in summer practices, how the team created strong offensive efficiency with a young team last season, an interesting revelation that came out of postseason evaluations, the growth of the backcourt, how the staff approaches the difficult non-conference schedule each year, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Charleston head coach Earl Grant. Topics of discussion include: creating of momentum in the program after the team's first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1999, the evolution of Grant Riller as a shooter, why Jarrell Brantley's offensive skill set is such a tough matchup for opponents, the increased role of Marquise Pointer, next season's strong non-conference schedule, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in MTSU head coach Nick McDevitt. Topics of discussion include: the most appealing aspects of the job, what the staff is focusing on this offseason, creating chemistry on and off the court, the recent additions to the roster, how the Conference USA scheduling changes will benefit the league, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Notre Dame head basketball coach Mike Brey. Topics of discussion include: working with the USA U18 team this summer, TJ Gibbs' expanded role heading into next season, how DJ Harvey is progressing after the late-season injury, the addition of UConn transfer Juwan Durham, how the entire group of newcomers will fit into the mix, the benefits of the upcoming trip to the Bahamas in August, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Pitt head coach Jeff Capel. Topics of discussion include: how the team is building chemistry this offseason, Malik Ellison's impact, how Jared Wilson-Frame can continue to expand his game, what's most exciting about the incoming freshmen, takeaways from learning under Mike Krzyzewski, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner. Topics of discussion include: how the Anteaters were so efficient on defense last season, the dynamics of the rising junior class, Jonathan Galloway's development, the depth in the backcourt, strengths and weaknesses of the new schedule changes in other mid-major conferences, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley. Topics of discussion include: Remy Martin's growth heading into next season, the development of the post game, how freshman Luguentz Dort's can make an impact right away, Mike Kryzyzewski's influence, how fan support has grown for the program, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins. Topics of discussion include: Jevon Carter's journey to the NBA, what other players can learn from Carter's work ethic, how Sagaba Konate will benefit from the draft process, Esa Ahmad's development, the Mountaineers' strong non-conference schedule, Skeeter's legendary status, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Austin Peay head coach Matt Figger. Topics of discussion include: the Govs' success this past season, how the team improved on defense, the development of Terry Taylor and Dayton Gumm, why the newcomers can make an impact right away, the state of the Ohio Valley Conference, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy. Topics of discussion include: the excitement for Robert Williams ahead of the NBA draft, how the draft process will help Admon Gilder next season, the emergence of TJ Starks, why Josh Nebo and Christian Mekowulu will make an impact right away, adding several new non-conference series, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Pacific head coach Damon Stoudamire. Topics of discussion include: how the program has progressed in his first two seasons, Roberto Gallinat's development, how Jahlil Tripp is continuing to expand his game, what the newcomers will bring to the program, the WCC's scheduling changes, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger. Topics of discussion include: Trae Young's development last season, the intangibles that'll help Young succeed at the NBA level, how Brady Manek can expand his game even further entering his sophomore season, the addition of Jamal Bieniemy, how the Big 12 has continued to evolve, the staff's approach to non-conference scheduling, and much more.vIt’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May. Topics of discussion include: what made this job the right fit, biggest takeaways from coaching under Mike White at Florida and Louisiana Tech, rebuilding the Owls' roster, the importance of recruiting locally, how Jaylen Sebree can make an impact, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Baylor head coach Scott Drew. Topics of discussion include: the team's focus during the offseason, how Tristan Clark can expand his game even further, Mario Kegler's impact, the addition of Makai Mason, what's most intriguing about the group of newcomers, the benefits of the SEC/Big 12 Challenge, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this fast break episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross discuss the beginning of the Penny Hardaway era at Memphis. Topics of discussion include: how Hardaway is already making an impact on the program, the Tigers' returning roster, how the newcomers will factor into the mix, the highly-experienced group of assistants that have joined the staff, making strides on the recruiting trail, why Memphis can be a contender next season, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Delaware head coach Martin Ingelsby. Topics of discussion include: what he's learned from Mike Brey, the current transfer situation in the NCAA, Ryan Allen's development, how Eric Carter is expanding his game, Kevin Anderson's return to the court, the dynamics of the large group of newcomers, scheduling ideas for the future, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Nevada head coach Eric Musselman. Topics of discussion include: how the Martin twins and Jordan Caroline will benefit from the NBA draft process, Jordan Brown's versatility, the status of Lindsey Drew after the Achilles injury, how Trey Porter will factor into the mix, the mental approach to handling high expectations, why social media has played an important role in promoting the program, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Boston College head coach Jim Christian. Topics of discussion include: Jerome Robinson's impact on the program, how Ky Bowman will benefit from the NBA draft process, the development of Jordan Chatman, how Nik Popovic and Steffon Mitchell will expand their roles next season, the addition of Jairus Hamilton, what the team is focusing on this offseason, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back VCU head coach Mike Rhoades. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from year one with the Rams, the recent injury to Marcus Evans, how De'Riante Jenkins continues improve his game, replacing Justin Tillman's production, what the staff is focusing on this offseason, the approach to non-conference scheduling, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this fast break episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into two potential sleeper national title contenders heading into the 2018-19 season. Topics of discussion include: Kansas State's returning nucleus, the importance of the team's senior leadership, why the Wildcats will need to improve on the boards, the highly-talented roster that Will Wade has built at LSU, how the newcomers can make a major impact, the playmaking ability of Tremont Waters, and much more. It’s another exciting fast break episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson. Topics of discussion include: changes on the coaching staff, the large group of returning players on the 49ers' roster, Deishuan Booker's development, improving the team's defense, how the non-conference schedule is shaping up, approach to offseason workouts, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this fast break episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into Nevada's returning roster and discuss the team's shot at winning a national title. Topics of discussion include: adding Jordan Brown to the mix, the return of the Martin twins, early projections for the Wolf Pack, building chemistry, Eric Musselman jumping on media tables, and much more. It’s another exciting fast break episode of Marching to Madness!
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Tennessee associate head coach Rob Lanier. Topics of discussion include: Admiral Schofield returning to school for his senior season, the toughness of the current roster, how Grant Williams can continue to expand his game, Lamonte Turner's overseas experience with Athletes in Action, the staff's approach in non-conference scheduling, how the SEC has made a huge jump, the growth of CoachSpeak.net, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot. Topics of discussion include: biggest takeaways from year one with the Dukes, creating chemistry with a versatile group of newcomers, the development of Mike Lewis and Eric Williams Jr., recruiting the Pittsburgh area, what stood out most about the Atlantic 10 Conference, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome TCU head coach Jamie Dixon. Topics of discussion include: the energy around the Horned Frogs program, how Jaylen Fisher affects a game, expectations for Kouat Noi after a stellar freshman season, the arrival of Yuat Alok and Kaden Archie, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back East Tennessee State head coach Steve Forbes. Topics of discussion include: Kanayo Obi-Rapu's project to honor a friend, how the program has continued to rise, the development of Bo Hodges, Jeromy Rodriguez's return following a shoulder injury, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Loyola Marymount head coach Mike Dunlap. Topics of discussion include: the culture of LMU basketball, leading his alma mater, differences in coaching at the Division I and Division II levels, the impact of James Batemon and Eli Scott, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis. Topics of discussion include: making the move to Oxford, why Levi Watkins was the right fit to join the coaching staff, the depth in the backcourt, how the talented group of newcomers will factor into the mix, the growth of the SEC, takeaways from the Middle Tennessee experience, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Evansville head coach Walter McCarty. Topics of discussion include: returning home to take over the program, learning under Brad Stevens and Rick Pitino, adding former Butler coach Todd Lickliter on staff, the vision for the team's playing style, experience with the Boston Celtics, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisville assistant coach Dino Gaudio. Topics of discussion include: transitioning back to the sidelines, the appeal of the Louisville job, Chris Mack's vision for the program going forward, the Cardinals' returning roster, how the staff is approaching the offseason, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! Be sure to subscribe to the Marching to Madness on iTunes so you never miss a single episode.
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Xavier head coach Travis Steele. Topics of discussion include: what the process has been like since taking over as head coach, learning under Chris Mack and Sean Miller, the additions of Jonas Hayes and Ben Johnson to the coaching staff, how the Xavier brand has grown throughout the years, players that will step into increased roles next season, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Saint Mary's head coach Randy Bennett. Topics of discussion include: changing the culture in the early years at Saint Mary's, how the staff started recruiting internationally, individual offseason development, the challenges of non-conference scheduling, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Portland assistant coach Bob Cantu. Topics of discussion include: a coach's approach entering the offseason, the intriguing recruiting and signing of Theo Akwuba, overall recruiting philosophy, Portland's returning roster, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner. Topics of discussion include: Arizona unveiling a Lute Olson statue outside the McKale Center, the Committee on College Basketball's proposed changes, Jose Alvarado's recovery from injury, looking ahead to next year's roster, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Tennessee State head coach Brian Collins. Topics of discussion include: returning to Nashville, playing for Rick Byrd at Belmont, takeaways from coaching under Steve Forbes at East Tennessee State and Dan Muller at Illinois State, the dynamics of the current Tennessee State roster, style of play, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Pepperdine head coach Lorenzo Romar. Topics of discussion include: rebuilding the Washington program, the excitement of returning to Pepperdine, the state of the Waves roster, how incoming recruits fit the vision for the future, the team's defensive philosophy going forward, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Illinois head coach Brad Underwood. Topics of discussion include: the influence of South Carolina coach Frank Martin, how the Big Ten differs from other conferences, the state of the Illini's current roster, what to make of the transfer situation in college basketball, offseason development, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome new La Salle head coach Ashley Howard. Topics of discussion include: learning under Jay Wright at Villanova, the tradition of the La Salle program, the returning roster with Pookie Powell as a leader, improving the team's offense, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in San Francisco play-by-play voice Pat Olson. Topics of discussion include: Olson's 27 years on the call at USF, the Dons' recent trip to the CBI, how the reworked WCC schedule and tournament will affect teams, the league's best venues, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Charlotte head coach Ron Sanchez. Topics of discussion include: the challenge of rebuilding the Charlotte program, recruiting philosophy, using the Pack Line defensive scheme, the connection to Tony Bennett and Dick Bennett, importance of fan support, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into part two of their coaching carousel series. Topics of discussion include: Rodney Terry to UTEP, Ron Sanchez to Charlotte, Nick McDevitt to Middle Tennessee, Ashley Howard to La Salle, Travis Steele taking over at Xavier, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross discuss what they learned from the 2017-18 college basketball season. Topics of discussion include: Villanova's masterful run, youth vs. experience, Brad Brownell turning things around at Clemson, offensive trends, the rising Missouri Valley Conference, why we shouldn't discount regular season success, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in former UCLA and St. John's head coach and current FOX Sports analyst Steve Lavin. Topics of discussion include: current state of several power conferences, coaching intangibles, Loyola's Cinderella run, what to watch for in the Final Four, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome former Charlotte head coach Bobby Lutz. Topics of discussion include: his 12 years at Charlotte and the Niners' transitions, communication with players, the college basketball landscape, Loyola's success, the Kansas/Villanova matchup, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into part one of their 2018 coaching carousel series. Topics of discussion include: Kermit Davis to Ole Miss, Chris Mack to Louisville, Tom Crean to Georgia, Penny Hardaway to Memphis, Dan Hurley to UConn, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this bonus episode of the Marching to Madness podcast, host Ken Cross takes a look at Friday's Sweet 16 matchups in the Midwest Region and discusses what to watch for in each game.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the Sweet 16 matchups in the East Region as West Virginia and Villanova battle while Texas Tech engages Purdue. Topics of discussion include: analysis of each team and how they matchup with each other, potential storylines to watch in both games, how pace of play will affect both games, the Jevon Carter vs. Jalen Brunson showdown, Texas Tech's defensive prowess vs. Purdue's efficient offense, not so reliable betting advice, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the Sweet 16 matchups in the West Region as Florida State tangles with Gonzaga and Texas A&M battles Michigan. Topics of discussion include: analysis of each team and how they matchup with each other, the sustainability of the Texas A&M post game, Florida State's athleticism, Gonzaga's potential to get back to the Final Four, not so reliable betting advice, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the Sweet 16 matchups in the South Region as Kentucky battles Kansas State and Nevada takes on Loyola. Topics of discussion include: analysis of each team and how they matchup with each other, the excellent coaching job of John Calipari, Kansas State's defense, the emotions of the Wolf Pack and Ramblers, not so reliable gambling advice, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross recap UMBC making history with its win over No. 1 Virginia. Topics of discussion include: how the Retrievers pulled off the upset, why this was the worst type of matchup for Virginia, the atmosphere in the arena during the game, looking ahead to UMBC vs. Kansas State, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter. Topics of discussion include: thoughts on the Sun Belt championship, the play of D'Marcus Simonds, Georgia State's defensive escalation at tournament time, the matchup with the Bearcats, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach Donnie Tyndall to preview the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: thoughts on the bracket itself, insight into the intangibles of the tournament from a coach's perspective, analysis on various sleepers and title contenders, Final Four and national champion predictions, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross break down the West Region in the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: Villanova's path to the Final Four, why Michael Porter Jr. could turn Missouri into a potential sleeper, Gonzaga's chances of making another deep run, why the Houston/San Diego State winner could win multiple games, Lipscomb's stellar 3-point shooting ability, best first round matchups, potential region winners, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross break down the South Region in the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: Virginia losing De'Andre Hunter due to injury, Arizona's potential to win it all, the ability of Tennessee and Cincinnati to make a deep run, most intriguing first round matchup, possible sleeper teams, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross break down the East Region in the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: Collin Sexton's ability to lead Alabama to multiple wins, how Stephen F. Austin could play the spoiler role, the competitiveness of the West Virginia/Murray State and Marshall/Wichita State games, potential region winners, sleeper teams, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Cal State Fullerton head coach Dedrique Taylor. Topics of discussion include: winning the Big West Conference Tournament for the first time since 2008, Cal State Fullerton's style of play, the backcourt duo of Kyle Allman, Jr., and Khalil Ahmad, preparation ahead of the NCAA Tournament, the matchup with Purdue, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross break down the Midwest Region in the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: Seton Hall's opening round matchup with NC State, how Kansas can make the Final Four, Auburn's path to the Sweet 16, best opening round game, potential sleeper teams, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Murray State head coach Matt McMahon. Topics of discussion include: the days after winning the OVC Tournament title, how the Racers turned up the defense in the second half against Belmont, Jonathan Stark's stellar season, the development of Terrell Miller, Murray State's preparation ahead of the NCAA Tournament, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Radford Highlanders head basketball coach Mike Jones. Topics of discussion include: Radford's buzzer-beating win in the Big South Tournament title game, the entrance into the NCAA Tournament, how the Highlanders have used their defense to win three straight games, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in WDRB.com sports journalist Rick Bozich. Topics of discussion include: Louisville's wild loss to Virginia, how the Cardinals have fared during a difficult season, what's next for David Padgett, whether the team can bounce back against NC State on Saturday, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Gonzaga assistant coach Tommy Lloyd. Topics of discussion include: the differences in this season’s team vs. the national runner-up team of a year ago, how Killian Tillie and Johnathan Williams have expanded their roles, Josh Perkins’ efficiency on the point, the rise of Rui Hachimura, WCC Tournament outlook, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Montana Grizzlies head coach Travis DeCuire. Topics of discussion include: getting to 50 Big Sky wins faster than any coach in league history, the Montana coaching lineage, being one of only seven D-1 teams to use the same starting lineup all season, the 13-game winning streak to start the Big Sky season, Ahmaad Rorie's prolific play, the development of Michael Oguine and Jamar Akoh, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Florida Gulf Coast head coach Joe Dooley. Topics of discussion include: how the team reeled off an 11-game winning streak to start the Atlantic Sun slate, the impact of two straight A-Sun titles and three in five years, pressure to win the conference tournament after the regular season title, the development Brandon Goodwin and Zach Johnson, a preview of the A-Sun Tournament, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Pac-12 Network analyst and former coach Kevin O'Neill. Topics of discussion include: trends so far in college basketball, the impact of Virginia's style of play, DeAndre Ayton vs. Marvin Bagley, Aaron Holiday's season at UCLA, Washington's arrival in the Pac-12 landscape, Utah and Justin Bibbins, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back LSU head coach Will Wade. Topics of discussion include: building the foundation of the LSU program, the impact Tremont Waters has made in his first season, Duop Reath's development, the emergence of Daryl Edwards, positives and negatives on defense, trends in the SEC, keys to success against Missouri, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Buffalo head coach Nate Oats. Topics of discussion include: the impetus of Buffalo's 10-1 start in the MAC, what makes C.J. Massinburg a MAC Player of the Year candidate, Jeremy Harris's stellar play, the unselfishness of the Bulls, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Utah State head coach Tim Duryea. Topics of discussion include: Utah State's current three-game winning streak, how the Aggies have responded after being decimated by injury, the backcourt tandem of Koby McEwen and Sam Merrill, how the team focuses on the 3-point game, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in former Indiana coach and current ESPN analyst Tom Crean. Topics of discussion include: how Auburn and Tennessee have climbed to the top of the SEC, the overall parity in college basketball, why Cincinnati can make it to San Antonio, Trae Young's quick release, what's next for West Virginia after a huge win over Kansas State, the development of Virginia's roster, a coach's approach at this stage of the season, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back legendary coach Jim Harrick. Topics of discussion include: the comparison of DeAndre Ayton and Marvin Bagley, Arizona's structure since the early losses, what Arizona State needs to do to move forward in the Pac-12, UCLA's status as of today, the improvement of USC, and much more! It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Old Dominion head coach Jeff Jones. Topics of discussion include: a comparison of this year's team to the 2015 team that won 27 games, how this team's balance is making a huge impact, the complementary post play of Trey Porter and Brandan Stith, what makes the backcourt so effective, the upcoming matchup with Middle Tennessee, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back legendary coach and Auburn Radio Network analyst Sonny Smith. Topics of discussion include: the Tigers' rise to 17-2, Bruce Pearl's coaching ability, Bryce Brown's impact, the solidity of Mustapha Heron, defensive improvements this season, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber. Topics of discussion include: the Wildcats' bourgeoning offense, Barry Brown's impressive play, Dean Wade's versatility, the emergence of Cartier Diarra, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller. Topics of discussion include: the Lumberjacks' rise to 16-3, how the pre-conference SEC slate helped prepare for the grind of the season, the development of Kevon Harris and T.J. Holyfield, Shannon Bogues' impact, how the team prepares on gameday, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross break down their top 25 rankings for the week of January 22 and look at which teams continue to rise and fall after another fun week in college basketball.
In this episode of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, host Ken Cross previews Saturday’s Big 12 matchups as West Virginia hosts Texas, TCU travels to K-State, Bedlam II takes place in Stillwater, Baylor tries to navigate the “Phog”, and the Red Raiders rose into Hilton Coliseum to tangle with the Cyclones. It’s another Big 12 preview chocked full of stars, matchups, and more.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome analyst Jon Crispin of the Big Ten Network. Topics of discussion include: the effects of the one-and-done on Duke and Kentucky, Purdue's staying power, the resurgence of Ohio State, Michigan State's outlook the rest of the season, the surprising struggles for Wisconsin, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head coach Rick Stansbury. Topics of discussion include: how the Hilltoppers chemistry has developed quickly, the evolving mental toughness, Taveion Hollingsworth's development, Darius Thompson's play at WKU, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, host Ken Cross takes a look at the Big 12 matchups for the first half of the week: Kansas at West Virginia, Oklahoma State at Baylor, Oklahoma at Kansas State, Texas Tech at Texas, and Iowa State at TCU. It’s another episode chocked full of all the Big 12 knowledge you need for the upcoming week of play.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back former Georgia Tech, Appalachian State, and Charleston head coach Bobby Cremins. Topics of discussion include: whether this is Tony Bennett's best team at Virginia, Duke's defensive struggles, the depth of the SEC, the Trae Young/Steph Curry comparison, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Northern Colorado assistant coach Ken DeWeese. Topics of discussion include: his father's influence on his coaching philosophy, the Bears' success despite dealing with NCAA sanctions, how Andre Spight and Jordan Davis continue to expand their game, the challenges of travel in the expansive Big Sky, where to find the league on your mobile devices, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Tulane head basketball coach Mike Dunleavy. Topics of discussion include: Tulane's rise to an 11-4 record, the leadership and develop of Cameron Reynolds and Melvin Frazier, Dunleavy's philosophies on transitioning from the NBA level, the Green Wave's backcourt which features Ray Ona Embo and Jordan Cornish, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross count down their top 25 for the week of January 8. Which teams moved into the top five? And which under the radar teams are climbing up the rankings? Join the guys as they dissect the best teams in college basketball.
In this edition of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, host Ken cross discusses the resilience of the Clemson defense, the Tigers' surprising 14-1 start, guard Marcquise Reed’s ability to affect games, the road ahead in the ACC, and much more.
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back CBS Sports analyst Pete Gillen. Topics of discussion include: Markus Howard's brilliant game for Marquette, the stellar play of LSU's Tremont Waters, Trae Young's excellent start, what to make of the ACC and Big East, the rise of the Mountain West, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this edition of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross discuss Purdue's hot start, why we may be underestimating the Boilermakers' ability to be a Final Four contender, and more.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Portland assistant coach Bob Cantu. Topics of discussion include: the Pilots' season so far, how the rebuilding process is coming along, the play of Malcolm and Franklin Porter, how Jo Jo Walker and Marcus Shaver are developing, Portland's inclusion in the PK80, a preview of the upcoming matchup with San Diego, and much more! It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy's Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this first installment of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into Texas Tech's 85-73 win at Kansas, what it means for the Red Raiders going forward, and so much more.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Princeton assistant coach Brett MacConnell. Topics of discussion include: Princeton's philosophy of recruitment, the diverse talents of the backcourt of Amir Bell, Devin Cannady, and Myles Stephens, the emerging freshman Sebastian Much, how the Ivy League has evolved, a preview of the Tigers' upcoming matchup with Penn, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy's Sports Annuals, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Troy head coach Phil Cunningham. Topics of discussion include: how Jordon Varnado's injury has impacted the Trojans early on, Wesley Person's development, how other players are continuing to expand their roles, the team's defensive philosophy, expectations heading into Sun Belt play, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back MTSU head coach Kermit Davis. Topics of discussion include: building toughness through a 7-1 start, how Nick King has made a huge impact with the Blue Raiders, the development of Brandon Walters and Tyrik Dixon, MTSU's success vs. the SEC, keys to victory against Auburn, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Nevada head coach Eric Musselman. Topics of discussion include: the team's 8-0 start and what they learned from losses to Texas Tech and TCU, how the Wolf Pack handle exam week, the creation of chemistry with such a talented roster, why the Mountain West continues to be underrated, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton. Topics of discussion include: the team's recent win over Florida, getting better on the glass, creating depth, how Terance Mann and Phil Cofer are rising stars, M.J. Walker's production as a freshman, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch. Follow Ken on Twitter @KennyBuckets333
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard. Topics of discussion include: the team's recent overtime win over Nevada, combining experience with depth, how Keenan Evans and Jarrett Culver affect games, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in ESPN college basketball Dino Gaudio. Topics of discussion include: Florida's recent struggles, the West Virginia-Virginia matchup, Villanova and the Big East, early superlatives with thoughts on college basketball's best player and team, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Washington State head coach Ernie Kent. Topics of discussion include: winning the Wooden Legacy, how the team has shown resiliency thus far, the motivation of preseason polls, Malachi Flynn's development, the greatness of Bill Walton, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach Donnie Tyndall. Topics of discussion include: Duke's impressive play thus far, game-planning against Marvin Bagley, the rise of the SEC, Arizona's early season struggles, national title contenders, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this Fast Break edition of Marching to Madness Fast Breaks this season, co-host Ken Cross is on-site in Chapel Hill at the Dean E. Smith Center where the North Carolina Tar Heels rolled Michigan 86-71. Luke Maye led North Carolina with 27 points, six boards, and five assists as he figured prominently in a 13-2 first half run and a 17-2 run out of halftime in giving UNC it’s sixth win on the season. Topics of discussion include: Ken’s player of the game, the X-factor, two takeaways from both Carolina and Michigan’s evening, the amplified offense that the first six minutes of the game brought to the table, and much more.
This is the first of many Marching to Madness Fast Breaks this season, as we'll do postgame analysis for games around the country. In the first one, co-host Ken Cross is on site to talk about Wake Forest beating Illinois 80-73 in the late game of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge. Bryant Crawford led four Demon Deacons in double figures with 20 points as they scored 28 points off 19 Illinois turnovers in sealing the win. Topics of discussion include: how Danny Manning’s use of a 2-3 zone influenced the game, Aaron Jordan’s overall game, Dunkin’ Doral Moore, the game flow, and much more.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross hit on a variety of topics in the world of college basketball. Topics of discussion include: Florida and Duke's showdown at the PK80, most intriguing Big Ten/ACC challenge matchups, Washington State's hot start, other teams that have been surprising thus far, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Marshall head coach Dan D'Antoni. Topics of discussion include: tweaking the up-tempo offensive system, building chemistry after losing key players, the development of Jon Elmore, how Ajdin Penava continues to get better, using non-conference play to prepare for Conference USA, and so much more. It's an exciting milestone episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross talk all the latest happenings in college hoops. Topics of discussion include: Charleston Classic, Puerto Rico Tip-Off, Paradise Jam, most impressive teams early in the season, what to expect from the PK80 and Maui Invitational, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Wofford head coach Mike Young. Topics of discussion include: building the program into a perennial Southern Conference contender, the opening of Richardson Indoor Stadium, how Fletcher Magee and Nathan Hoover work so well off each other, the development of Cameron Jackson, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Utah Valley head coach Mark Pope. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from opening the season at Kentucky and Duke, Tuesday's victory over Idaho State, building the foundation at Utah Valley, implementing transfers and building chemistry, the development of Akolda Manyang, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Santa Clara head coach Herb Sendek. Topics of discussion include: the team's season opener against La Verne, using last season's success to build for the future, Santa Clara's backcourt, what Henry Caruso will add to the roster, how the frontcourt is developing heading into the season, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Northern Iowa head coach Ben Jacobson. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from the Panthers' exhibition games, how defense has remained a strength throughout the years, why the offense will improve from a season ago, how Klint Carlson and Bennett Koch's experience will play a key role this year, the development of Juwan McCloud, opening the season at North Carolina, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back ESPN college basketball analyst Mark Adams. Topics of discussion include: Adams moving to the American Athletic Conference, thoughts on the AAC as a whole, Cincinnati's incredible depth, why Wichita State is built for a deep run in March, the current FBI scandal in college basketball, youth vs. experience, mid-major teams to watch this season, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this special preview episode of Marching to Madness, host Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into their conference preview for the SEC. Topics include: the biggest storylines surrounding the league, underrated players heading into the season, picks for the biggest sleeper team in the conference, who could win Coach of the Year and Player of the Year, the front-runner in the regular season title race, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back East Tennessee State head coach Steve Forbes. Topics of discussion include: the team's preparation this offseason, building chemistry with newcomers, what things could look like defensively this season, Desonta Bradford's development, the progression of Jermaine Long, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Dayton head coach Anthony Grant. Topics of discussion include: Grant's thoughts on practices thus far, why the timing was right for him to return to Dayton, how his experience with the Oklahoma City Thunder will help going forward, possible strengths for the Flyers this season, why Darrell Davis will play an important role as the team's only senior, the development of Kostas Antetokounmpo, takeaways from coaching with Billy Donovan for many years, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard. Topics of discussion include: general observations on the Pirates' practices thus far, how the returning experience and leadership makes offseason preparation easier, Angel Delgado's return, Khadeen Carrington's development over the years, how Desi Rodriguez can take an even bigger step forward this season, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this special conference preview episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross share their thoughts on how the ACC could unfold this upcoming season. Topics of discussion include: the biggest storylines around the league, which under-the-radar players they're most looking forward to watching play, who the early leader is for Freshman of the Year and Coach of the Year, the ACC's sleeper teams, who will win the regular season title, and much more. It's another season preview episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle. Topics of discussion include: the team's trip to Spain this summer, Tres Tinkle's return from injury, the Beavers' versatile backcourt, how the freshman class is fitting in, the focus on playing on a more up-tempo style this season, Bill Walton's impact on the Conference of Champions, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Clemson head coach Brad Brownell. Topics of discussion include: the positives from practice thus far, improving the team's defensive mindset, why the Tigers could be a very good 3-point shooting team, Shelton Mitchell's development, how Donte Grantham could take a step forward this season, what the talented group of newcomers could offer, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Hawaii head coach Eran Ganot. Topics of discussion include: handling the NCAA restrictions last season, how the team is setting the tone this offseason, building chemistry with this year's roster, the development of Jack Purchase, Mike Thomas' versatility and leadership, how Leland Green can be even better this season, the group of newcomers and how they're meshing with the returning players, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Rhode Island head coach Dan Hurley. Topics of discussion include: what's it been like to watch this program grow over the past several seasons, the Rams' trip to the Bahamas this summer, how E.C. Matthews has expanded his game even further, the key to Rhode Island's defensive efficiency, Jared Terrell's development, the closing of St. Anthony's High School, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Evansville head coach Marty Simmons. Topics of discussion include: what it's been like having so many prolific scorers the past several seasons, the development of Ryan Taylor, how Duane Gibson can continue to elevate his game, the overall makeup of the Aces' backcourt, Blake Simmons' rehab from injury and his leadership role on the team, how Evan Kuhlman can factor into the mix, the Missouri Valley Conference's transition going forward, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Belmont head coach Rick Byrd. Topics of discussion include: the staff's focus this offseason, what they want to see during the first week of practice, the development of Austin Luke, why Amanze Egekeze could be set for a huge season, Dylan Windler's expanded role this year, how the group of newcomers will fit into the mix, the OVC scrapping divisions, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Pittsburgh head coach Kevin Stallings. Topics of discussion include: Stallings' involvement with Coaching for Literacy, the top priority for the team during offseason workouts, building chemistry with all the new players on the roster, how grad transfer Monty Boykins could make an impact this season, the development of Jared Wilson-Frame, what the staff likes most about Marcus Carr, the versatility of a guard-heavy roster, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Colorado head coach Tad Boyle. Topics of discussion include: the team's overseas trip to Italy this summer, building the foundation within the Colorado program, George King's development, how the rest of the backcourt could shake out, the Buffs's talented freshman class, Bill Walton's impact on the Conference of Champions, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisiana Tech head coach Eric Konkol. Topics of discussion include: Erik McCree's journey to the NBA, the theme of the Bulldogs' offseason workouts, Jacobi Boykins' incredible athleticism, how DaQuan Bracey can be even better in his sophomore season, replacing production in the frontcourt, the evolution of Conference USA, LA Tech's intriguing non-conference schedule, and much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Saint Joseph's head coach Phil Martelli. Topics of discussion include: basketball in Philadelphia, how Martelli has built a hard-nosed mentality within the program, Shavar Newkirk's injury and rehab, the development of Charlie Brown, how the Atlantic 10 Conference has continued to evolve, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Alabama head coach Avery Johnson. Topics of discussion include: biggest takeaways from the team's summer trip to Canada, how Braxton Key can expand his game even further this season, Dazon Ingram's continued development, the dynamics of the Alabama frontcourt, importance of the leadership of Avery Johnson Jr. and Riley Norris, the Crimson Tide's strong non-conference schedule, how the late Ben Jobe and current San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich have continued to influence Johnson's coaching career, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Mississippi State head coach Ben Howland. Topics of discussion include: points of emphasis for the Bulldogs this offseason, how a healthy Quinndary Weatherspoon could take an even bigger step forward this year, Mississippi State's incredible depth in the backcourt, Abdul Ado's impact on the rotation, the development of Aric Holman and Schnider Herard, the competitiveness of the SEC, winning close games, and much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Davidson head coach Bob McKillop. Topics of discussion include: Andrew Lovedale's work in Nigeria, the team's foreign trip this summer, how Peyton Aldridge could develop his game even further this season, replacing a scorer like Jack Gibbs, the Wildcats' strong non-conference schedule, Steph Curry's continued success, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Fresno State head coach Rodney Terry. Topics of discussion include: how Rick Barnes and Jerry Wainwright have played a key role in Terry's coaching philosophy, points of emphasis this offseason, building the foundation at Fresno State, the development of Jaron Hopkins, Deshon Taylor's versatility, how the newcomers are fitting into the mix, the transfer situation in college basketball, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Coastal Carolina head coach Cliff Ellis. Topics of discussion include: the consistent element in Ellis' program throughout the years, building off of last season's CBI appearance, transitioning to the Sun Belt Conference, Jaylen Shaw's development, the love of singing, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, host Blake Lovell welcomes in Arkansas head coach Mike Anderson. Topics of discussion include: the theme of the Razorbacks' offseason workouts, advantages of preparing for a new season with six seniors on the roster, how Daryl Macon and Jaylen Barford play so well off of each other, the mix of experience and youth in the frontcourt, Arkansas's challenging non-conference schedule, meeting Nolan Richardson for the first time, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Temple head coach Fran Dunphy. Topics of discussion include: the transition from Penn to Temple, why this returning roster is filled with lots of potential, the Owl's 3-point shooting options, how Trey Lowe and Josh Brown will add depth, Damion Moore's development, developing a rebounding mentality, the passing of Rollie Massimino, and much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UC Davis head coach Jim Les. Topics of discussion include: getting the Aggies to the NCAA Tournament for the first time ever, the growth of the UC Davis basketball community, how Chima Moneke can improve even further in his senior season, replacing production in the backcourt, what the newcomers will add to the rotation, the evolution of the Big West Conference, and much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Tennessee State head coach Dana Ford. Topics of discussion include: the team's progression this offseason, how Ford laid the foundation for the program when he took over in 2014, replacing Wayne Martin and Tahjere McCall, the development of Darreon Reddick, what seniors Delano Spencer and Ken'Darrius Hamilton can do to take an even bigger step forward this year, the potential breakout of Christian Mekowulu, how a versatile group of newcomers will add to the mix, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Vermont head coach John Becker. Topics of discussion include: points of emphasis this offseason coming off of a 29-win season, the continued development of Trae Bell-Haynes, how Anthony Lamb could be even more impressive in his sophomore season, what makes Payton Henson such an efficient player, the evolution of the America East Conference, meeting our good friend Bill Walton, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm. Topics of discussion include: the exciting program reunion earlier this month, players embracing new roles after losing several impact seniors, the development of Solomon Young, how Zoran Talley will fit into the mix right away, Donovan Jackson's improvement, the unique atmosphere at Hilton Coliseum, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this 2017-18 preview episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into the changing landscape of hoops in the state of Alabama. Topics of discussion include: how the state could be among the most improved in the country, Alabama and Auburn's quest for success in March, UAB's talented returning roster, how Scott Padgett has built a sleeping giant at Samford, what's next for Troy, Jacksonville State's rise in the OVC, and so much more. It's another jam-packed '17-18 preview episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner. Topics of discussion include: Pastner's experience as a presenter at the USA Basketball Academy in Las Vegas, Josh Okogie's noteworthy summer, what the Yellow Jackets are focusing on this offseason, the development of Ben Lammers and Tadric Jackson, how a large group of newcomers could factor into the mix, opening up the season in China, and much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this 2017-18 preview episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross discuss their thoughts on the most improved power conference team. Topics of discussion include: Stanford's potential breakout season in the Pac-12, how a great freshman class will add to an already loaded roster, why Missouri could completely flip its 8-24 record from a season ago, the Michael Porter Jr. effect, and so much more. It's another in-depth preview episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this 2017-18 season preview episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross focus in on Wichita State's transition to the American Athletic Conference. Topics of discussion include: how the Shockers' non-conference schedule will prepare it for AAC play, the incredible depth and experience on the roster, Wichita State's offensive and defensive efficiency, playing the AAC favorite role, and so much more. It's another in-depth season preview episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this fast break episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross share their thoughts on the most underrated mid-major conference in college basketball. Topics of discussion: the rise of the Southern Conference, the combination of coaching and experience in the SoCon, why the Ohio Valley Conference is trending upward, and so much more. It's a fun-filled fast break episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Southeast Hoops, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Tennessee associate head coach Rob Lanier. Topics of discussion include: the Vols' overseas trip to Spain and France, what impressed the staff the most on the court, how James Daniel will add scoring and leadership this season, Tennessee's tremendous depth at guard, expectations for Admiral Schofield, the creation of coach-speak.net, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Lipscomb head coach Casey Alexander. Topics of discussion include: the primary focus of the team's offseason workouts, what Garrison Mathews is doing to expand his game even further, how Rob Marberry continues to be so efficient on offense, Lipscomb's outstanding depth heading into the season, the evolution of the Atlantic Sun, learning under Rick Byrd, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UAB head coach Rob Ehsan. Topics of discussion include: the coaching staff's points of emphasis this offseason in preparing for the new season, William Lee's abilities on both ends of the floor, how Chris Cokley could expand his game even further this year, the return of Nick Norton, how Conference USA is continuing to evolve, learning under Gary Williams at Maryland, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in former UCLA head coach Jim Harrick. Topics of discussion include: getting his head coaching start at Pepperdine, building a friendship with John Wooden, the journey to winning a national championship at UCLA, how he approached the jobs at Rhode Island and Georgia, Lonzo Ball's outlook with the Los Angeles Lakers, Gonzaga and St. Mary's leading the pack in the WCC, and much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Ole Miss head coach Andy Kennedy. Topics of discussion include: Sebastian Saiz signing his rookie contract with Real Madrid, points of emphasis this offseason within the Ole Miss program, the tremendous depth at guard with a mixture of returners and newcomers, how Dominik Olejniczak and Bruce Stevens will add production in the frontcourt, the competitiveness of the SEC, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Hall of Famer and former Maryland coach Gary Williams. Topics of discussion include: developing a passionate demeanor on the sidelines, how Williams developed as a coach in his previous stops before Maryland, what he and his staff tried to do to turn things around at Maryland in his early years on the job, the memorable run to a national championship in 2002, creating the mentality within the Maryland program to battle the ACC powerhouses, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In today's episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in SMU head coach Tim Jankovich. Topics of discussion include: how rewarding it has been to see several former SMU players get NBA opportunities, the growth of the basketball community in Dallas, challenges with roster turnover heading into the season, how Shake Milton can continue to make strides, why Jarrey Foster could be set for another breakout season, what Jimmy Whitt will bring to the Mustangs this year, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can find him on Twitter @theblakelovell.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia head coach Mark Fox. Topics of discussion include: the exciting renovations at Stegeman Coliseum, how Yante Maten is expanding his game this offseason, the challenges of replacing J.J. Frazier, Derek Ogbeide's development, what Rayshaun Hammonds will offer in his first year in Athens, the overall depth of the SEC, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson. Topics of discussion include: the team's approach during offseason workouts, developing one of the nation's toughest non-conference schedules year after year, what it's like dealing with transfers on the roster, the development of Temidayo Yussuf, how the Big West has evolved over the years, the experience of being around Gonzaga during it's Final Four run, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Siena head coach Jimmy Patsos. Topics of discussion include: Patsos' friendship with New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, working with Gary Williams at Maryland, how the Siena roster is shaping up heading into the upcoming season, the quality of MAAC basketball, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Pepperdine head coach Marty Wilson. Topics of discussion include: how the Pepperdine staff prepares for recruiting season, points of emphasis in offseason workouts, how injuries were a big part of the team's struggles last year, what excites Wilson most about his current roster, the role that Jim Harrick played in shaping his coaching philosophy, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Larry Shyatt. Topics of discussion include: how he transitioned from coaching in college to joining the Mavericks, reflections on building Wyoming into a Mountain West champion, the joy of getting to coach Josh Adams again in the NBA Summer League, what the experience was like in winning back-to-back national titles at Florida, the challenges of making Clemson an ACC contender, how defense is being forgotten in today's game, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in New Mexico head coach Paul Weir. Topics of discussion include: what attracted Weir the most to the New Mexico job, the growth of basketball in the state, what the initial focus has been in taking over a new program, the dynamics of the roster heading into the season, thoughts on the Mountain West Conference, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Missouri State head coach Paul Lusk. Topics of discussion include: Lusk's coaching philosophy, the development of Alize Johnson, how Ronnie Rousseau's return will give the Bears a big boost, the depth of Missouri State's group of newcomers, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy. Topics of discussion include: what it's been like watching Alex Caruso play a key role for the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, the development of Robert Williams and Tyler Davis, how the addition of JJ Caldwell will change A&M's offense, Admon Gilder's move to shooting guard, the versatility of DJ Hogg, why this could be a breakout season for the SEC, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Baylor head coach Scott Drew. Topics of discussion include: Drew's coaching tree, reflections on how far the Baylor program has progressed, the development of Manu Lecomte, how Jo Lual-Acuil and Terry Maston can take improve their games this season, the dynamics of the Bears' roster, suggestions for making college basketball even better, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by North Dakota head coach Brian Jones. Topics of discussion include: coaches that have influenced Jones' coaching philosophy throughout his career, reflections on taking the Fighting Hawks from Division II to where they are now, the development of Geno Crandall, how Cortez Seales and Conner Avants could take a step forward this season, the impact on graduate transfer Dale Jones, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Miami head coach Jim Larranaga. Topics of discussion include: Lonnie Walker's injury and the approach he's taking during his rehab, how Larranaga has been able to sustain success with the Hurricanes, Ja'Quan Newton's development, how Bruce Brown could take a big step forward this upcoming season, the talented freshman group, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
The Marching to Madness Early Top 25 is officially here. Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross start things off with a look at the No. 1 team, the Arizona Wildcats. Topics include: Sean Miller's impressive run at Arizona, the outstanding returning roster, how freshman phenom DeAndre Ayton will factor into the mix, where the Wildcats will be challenged in the non-conference schedule, the important of forcing turnovers, and much more. It's our top-ranked team in the 2017-18 Marching to Madness Early Top 25!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Rivals writer and recruiting analyst David Sisk. Topics of discussion include: general thoughts from a big weekend on the recruiting trail, the incredible impact that Zion Williamson has made thus far, how highly-coveted point guard Darius Garland is progressing this summer, the SEC's current situation with the 2018 class, whether the superteam mentality is invading college basketball recruiting, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in San Diego head coach Lamont Smith. Topics of discussion include: laying the foundation within the San Diego program, what Smith learned during his time as an assistant at Saint Mary's, the return of Olin Carter and Cameron Neubauer, how Juwan Gray and Tyler Williams are taking their game to the next level, why continuity will be key to improving the team's offensive efficiency, the dynamics of the team's freshman class, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Charleston head coach Earl Grant. Topics of discussion include: how learning under Gregg Marshall and Brad Brownell helped Grant shape his coaching philosophy, the initial objectives when he took over at Charleston, how Joe Chealey and Jarrell Brantley have built great chemistry, the development of Nick Harris, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in former Georgia Tech head coach Bobby Cremins. Topics of discussion include: what it was like for Cremins to watch South Carolina make it to the Final Four, the growth of SEC basketball in recent years, how he was able to build the Georgia Tech program, the outlook in the ACC this upcoming season, how the one-and-done rule is changing college basketball, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Youngstown State head coach Jerrod Calhoun. Topics of discussion include: reflections on Calhoun's time at Fairmont State, how Bob Huggins has impacted his coaching philosophy, the development of Cameron Morse and Francisco Santiago, what's most intriguing about the rest of the returning roster, the evolution of the Horizon League, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Pac-12 Network analyst Kevin O'Neill. Topics of discussion include: what O'Neill learned from his various coaching stops, his defensive philosophy, the state of the Pac-12 as a whole, why no one should underestimate teams like Oregon and Arizona State, college basketball's one-and-done rule, how he'd fix the transfer situation, and much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Milwaukee head coach Pat Baldwin. Topics of discussion include: reflections on Baldwin's time at Northwestern and how they were able to rebuild the program, what attracted him most about the Milwaukee job, how he and his staff are evaluating the roster early on, what he likes the most about the dynamics of the returning players, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Murray State head coach Matt McMahon. Topics of discussion include: how Buzz Peterson helped helped shape McMahon's early coaching philosophy, the offseason development of Jonathan Stark and Terrell Miller, what Murray State's versatile group of freshmen will add to the roster, the competitiveness of the OVC, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this Fast Break episode, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross share a recent interview with Hall-of-Famer and former Houston standout Clyde Drexler. Topics include: Drexler's college days at Houston, his experience coaching the Cougars for several years, Terry Porter taking over at Portland, and much more. Enjoy this special Fast Break episode here on Marching to Madness!
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Oakland head coach Greg Kampe. Topics of discussion include: how Kampe's coaching philosophy has evolved throughout the years, the addition of Tony Jones to the Oakland staff, how Jalen Hayes and Martez Walker have developed into All-Horizon players, the addition of Kendrick Nunn, why sophomores Isaiah Brock and Brailen Neely will be key to this team's potential this season, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by North Carolina Central head coach LeVelle Moton. Topics of discussion include: coaches that have had the most influence on Moton throughout his career, the state of the NCCU program when he took vs. where it is now, his incredible energy and how it affects his coaching philosophy, the development of key returning players, where the MEAC stands as a conference, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in South Carolina head coach Frank Martin. Topics of discussion include: how special it is to see Sindarius Thornwell and PJ Dozier get opportunities on NBA teams, the momentum that the Final Four run has brought to the program, how Chris Silva and Maik Kotsar are expanding their game this offseason, what the NCAA Tournament experience will do for players like Rakym Felder and Hassani Gravett, how the transfers and freshmen will fit into the mix, Bob Huggins and his impact on Martin's career, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot. Topics of discussion include: why Duquesne was an opportunity that Dambrot couldn't pass up, his staff's approach to rebuilding the program, returning players that'll play significant roles this season, how several newcomers could factor into the rotation, working with LeBron James and the importance of player development, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in VCU head coach Mike Rhoades. Topics of discussion include: how much it meant to Rhoades to have the opportunity to return to VCU, what he'll take away from the Rice experience, how he and Shaka Smart are similar in terms of style of play, the potential monster season ahead for Justin Tillman, how the talented group of newcomers will factor into the rotation, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in South Florida head coach Brian Gregory. Topics of discussion include: what attracted Gregory most to the USF job, the main lessons he's learned from working for Tom Izzo throughout the years, how he'll try to change the culture of the program, what excites him most about the team's returning players, how the new assortment of talent will fit into the rotation, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Samford head coach Scott Padgett. Topics of discussion include: how Padgett built the foundation of the program when he took over in 2015, what he learned playing for Rick Pitino and Tubby Smith at Kentucky, how his Utah Jazz experienced helped add additional elements to his coaching philosophy, the development of Demetrius Denzel-Dyson, Wyatt Walker's presence in the paint, the prominent role of Josh Sharkey heading into the upcoming season, and so much more. It's a jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by UNC Wilmington head coach C.B. McGrath. Topics of discussion include: why the UNCW opportunity was one that McGrath couldn't pass up, the importance of building trust in the early stages of taking over a new program, what makes Devontae Cacok such a special player, how the roles of JaQuel Richmond and Jordan Talley could increase this upcoming season, takeaways from working alongside Roy Williams for 18 years, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Northern Kentucky head coach John Brannen. Topics of discussion include: Anthony Grant's influence on Brannen's coaching philosophy, how special it was for this program to reach the NCAA Tournament in its first season of eligibility, what sparked the turnaround after a third straight loss in mid-January, Northern Kentucky's young nucleus and how it will factor into next season's success, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Gonzaga assistant coach Tommy Lloyd. Topics of discussion include: what made this Zags team so special, the development of Zach Collins, Gonzaga's approach to summer workouts, restructuring the roster heading into next season, the success of recruiting internationally, how the WCC has evolved, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this inaugural episode of Marching to Madness Fast Break, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross share a short interview from a recent NBA draft workout with former Oregon standout Tyler Dorsey. They discuss his stellar 20-plus point streak to end last season, how his shooting skills will help him at the next level, and much more. The Marching to Madness Fast Break episodes will be short episodes focused in on specific topics, such as recent news, game reaction, and quick interviews. Thanks as always for listening!
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Illinois State head coach Dan Muller. Topics of discussion include: Muller's opportunity to serve as a court coach for the USA U19 World Cup Team, reflections on a memorable '16-17 season for the Redbirds, the progression of Phil Fayne, other players that could break through this upcoming season, the creation of the Bitmoji, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Topics of discussion include: how the team's offseason workouts have been going thus far, Austin Wiley and Chuma Okeke being invited to try out for the U19 World Cup team, the potential leap forward for Wiley this upcoming season, why Danjel Purifoy and Mustapha Heron are set for breakout seasons, the defensive woes and what tweaks will be made to improve that area, Auburn's trip to Italy in August, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Missouri assistant coach Chris Hollender. Topics of discussion include: how things have been going in offseason workouts, the importance of building trust as a new coaching staff, how the returning nucleus will be a big piece of the puzzle this season, what makes Michael Porter Jr. such a special talent, the rest of Missouri's outstanding freshman class, how Kassius Robertson will help the Tigers spread the floor, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this special episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in North Florida head coach Matt Driscoll. Topics of discussion include: how Scott Drew and Larry Schyatt have helped shape Driscoll's coaching philosophy, what Thad Matta told him when he first started coaching at North Florida, the impact of Dallas Moore and Chris Davenport on the program, what others could learn from the story of Romelo Banks, the maturity of Garrett Sams and the impact on his decision to return to the Ospreys, and so much more. This episode is an absolute must-listen for young players and coaches in any sport!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UT Arlington head coach Scott Cross. Topics of discussion include: how coaches like Buzz Williams and Kyle Keller have helped shape Cross's coaching philosophy, the "Take the Stairs" mentality that Cross has implemented at UTA, the key to this program's major success the past few seasons, how Kevin Hervey and Erick Neal have developed their game over the years, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins. Topics of discussion include: how Huggins got into coaching and the guys who have influenced him the most along the way, what it was like watching Frank Martin lead South Carolina to the Final Four, the battle with cancer that Huggins' mother faced, his involvement in Remember the Miners, the West Virginia style of play, the team's returning nucleus this upcoming season, and so much more. It's a can't-miss episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg. Topics of discussion include: the roster shakeups at North Carolina and Louisville, why the SEC could be the deepest league in the country next season, the Iron Bowl of basketball with both Alabama and Auburn on the upswing, Arizona's national title potential, how Wichita State will impact the AAC, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Portland head coach Terry Porter. Topics of discussion include: what Porter took away from year one with the Pilots, how important it was to develop a highly-experienced staff, the growth of the Portland basketball community, Portland's talented incoming recruiting class, the strength of the WCC, and so much more. It's a jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back MTSU head coach Kermit Davis. Topics of discussion include: how rewarding it's been for Davis to see JaCorey Williams and Reggie Upshaw go through the draft process, similarities and differences between the two memorable NCAA Tournament appearances, the improvement of Giddy Potts, how the new crop of talent will mesh with the returning players, the biggest influences on his coaching career, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Florida Gulf Coast head coach Joe Dooley. Topics of discussion include: how Dooley has continued building the program's momentum, what he took away from working under Bill Self at Kansas, the "Dunk City" moniker, the development of current players on the roster, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by new UC Santa Barbara head coach Joe Pasternack. Topics of discussion include: what attracted Pasternack to the UCSB job, similarities between this job and his first head coaching job at New Orleans, the team's returning nucleus heading into next season, how Rice transfer Marcus Jackson could help the program right away, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Blue Ribbon Yearbook editor Chris Dortch. Topics of discussion include: how the Blue Ribbon Yearbook got started under current Memphis Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace, Dortch's vision for the book once he became involved, the SEC's postseason success this past year, the impressive level of coaching in the SEC, what lies ahead for Alabama and Auburn, the hiring of Lamont Paris at Chattanooga, and so much more. It's another loaded episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Cleveland State head coach Dennis Felton. Topics of discussion include: what attracted Felton to the Cleveland State job, how he's built his stellar roster of assistant coaches, what excites him the team's returning players, the importance of recruiting the Cleveland area, coaches that he's learned from most throughout his coaching career, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in new Austin Peay head coach Matt Figger. Topics of discussion include: Figger's memorable Final Four run with South Carolina this past season, what he'll take away from working under coaches like Frank Martin and Bob Huggins, key areas that he'll try to develop in year one with the Governors, his ideal style of play at Austin Peay, the fervent basketball community in Clarksville, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Wright State head coach Scott Nagy. Topics of discussion include: Nagy's takeaways from his first year with the Raiders, the transfer situation in college basketball, how Grant Benzinger and Mark Hughes will factor into the foundation of the team this upcoming season, the overall state of the Horizon League, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Rock M Nation writer Sam Snelling to talk all things Missouri basketball. Topics of discussion include: how quickly things changed for the Tigers once Cuonzo Martin was hired, the response thus far from Mizzou fans, how the Top 10 recruiting class will factor into this year's rotation, the trio of returning players that averaged double-figures, what the realistic expectations are for the team this upcoming season, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Charlotte head coach Mark Price. Topics of discussion include: what Price has learned from coaches like Bobby Cremins and Lenny Wilkens, how Price and company have tried to establish a culture within the Charlotte program, the increased efforts in adding an inside game, how the 49ers have developed the free throw shooting mindset, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner. Topics of discussion include: what Turner learned from coaching alongside coaches like Mike Montgomery and Don Nelson, how Turner was able to turn the Anteater program around in his third season, his defensive philosophy, how the UC Irvine roster is shaping up heading into next season, the state of the Big West Conference, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back former coach and current Auburn Sports Network radio analyst Sonny Smith. Topics of discussion include: how Bruce Pearl has turned around the program, why the Tigers faced their fair share of struggles last season, the team's outlook for the upcoming season, Smith's love of NASCAR, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller. Topics of discussion include: the tremendous coaches that Keller has worked with during his career, takeaways from his first season with the Lumberjacks, the depth of next season's roster, scheduling power conference teams as a successful mid-major program, the transfer situation in college basketball, how the Southland Conference has evolved, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Rivals recruiting writer David Sisk. Topics of discussion include: Kevin Knox choosing Kentucky, how his decision affects Duke going forward, where Mohamed Bamba could land, the impact Brandon McCoy could have on UNLV, Louisville's recruiting style, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton. Topics of discussion include: Boynton's transition to his new role, the importance of retaining Lamont Evans and adding John Cooper to the staff, Oklahoma State's player development philosophy, how newcomers Kendall Smith and Zach Dawson will impact the roster, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by TigerRag.com editor Cody Worsham to talk all things LSU basketball. Topics of discussion include: where things went wrong for Johnny Jones, the initial reaction to the Will Wade hire, the impact of Wade's assistant coaches on the recruiting trail, LSU's roster turnover, how quickly we'll see the Tigers get back on track, and so much more. It's another jam-packed edition of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Nevada head coach Eric Musselman. Topics of discussion include: the team's development over the past two years, reflections on the memorable comeback victory at New Mexico, the addition of Johnny Jones on the Nevada staff, Ramon Sessions giving back to the program, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in ESPN analyst Dino Gaudio. Topics of discussion include: Gaudio's time at the Kansas men's basketball fantasy camp, reflections on the late Skip Prosser, the transfer situation in college basketball, Wichita State's move to the AAC, and so much more. It's a jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Winthrop head coach Pat Kelsey. Topics of discussion include: how the Eagles marched to the NCAA Tournament this past season, the development of Xavier Cooks, how Australia is becoming a popular recruiting location for the program, Kelsey's decision to return to Rock Hill, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak. Topics of discussion include: how Krystkowiak has built up the Utes program, the development of Kyle Kuzma, differences between coaching in college basketball and the NBA, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Jerry Ratcliffe of The Daily Progress to talk all things Virginia basketball. Topics of discussion include: whether the Cavaliers overachieved this past season, how Tony Bennett is handling the current transfer situation, the glory days of Ralph Sampson, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In another special coaching carousel episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross discuss the latest coaching moves in the world of college basketball. Topics of discussion include: Patrick Ewing taking over at Georgetown, Paul Weir's in-state move from New Mexico State to New Mexico, Derek Kellogg and John Groce transitioning back to the mid-major level, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this special recruiting episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Rivals recruiting writer David Sisk. Topics of discussion include: how Kentucky's 2017 recruiting class stacks up with previous classes, the state of recruiting at Indiana and Illinois with new coaches at both programs, Cuonzo Martin completely changing the Missouri basketball landscape with Michael Porter Jr. and others, the incredible work Rick Stansbury has done at Western Kentucky, what to look for in the Jordan Brand Classic, and so much more. It's a loaded episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in TCU head coach Jamie Dixon. The trio discuss Dixon's initial message to the team when he first took the job, how they bounced back from a seven-game losing streak to win the NIT, the development of Kenrich Williams and Vladamir Brodziansky, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into a successful SEC basketball season with Lyn Scarbrough of Lindy's Sports. Topics of discussion include: how SEC teams stole the show in the women's tournament, South Carolina's magical run on the men's side, the future of Alabama and Auburn basketball, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this milestone episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Scott Fishman (@acoachingdream) to talk about his journey across the country to pursue his dream of becoming a college basketball coach. The guys discuss where Scott came up with the idea, the people that he has met along the way, the most important thing he's learned during the journey, and so much more. It's a very special 100th episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Wyoming head coach Allen Edwards. The trio discuss the Cowboys winning the CBI title, what Edwards has learned from his mentors over the years, the continued development of Justin James, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in new Cal head coach Wyking Jones. The trio discuss what Jones has learned as an assistant, the high school basketball scene in the state, the development of Charlie Moore and Don Coleman, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Pittsburg State head coach Kim Anderson. The trio discuss what attracted Anderson to the job, the transition from the DI to D2 level, the biggest thing he learned from the Missouri experience, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross recap Monday's national title game between Gonzaga and North Carolina. Topics of discussion include: how the officiating affected the game quality, Joel Berry stepping up in big moments for the Tar Heels, Zach Collins getting in foul trouble, what this means going forward for the Zags, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this special episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Portland assistant Bob Cantu to preview Monday's national title game between Gonzaga and North Carolina. Topics of discussion include: how Portland tried to defend the Zags during their two regular season meetings, Mark Few building his program into a national powerhouse, what North Carolina needs to do to win, and so much more. It's a jam-packed title game episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross recap Saturday night's Final Four action in Phoenix. Topics of discussion include: The shot that changed the Gonzaga/South Carolina game, the excellence of Nigel Williams-Goss, the thriller between North Carolina and Oregon, Kennedy Meeks fueling the Tar Heels to victory, and so much more. It's another loaded episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In another coaching carousel episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into recent coaching changes in the world of college basketball. Topics of discussion include: Archie Miller taking over at Indiana, Dayton landing Anthony Grant, Mike Rhoades returning to VCU, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined once again by Rivals college basketball writer and recruiting insider David Sisk to preview Saturday's Final Four matchups. The trio discuss the keys to South Carolina continuing its surprising run, how Gonzaga matches up with the Gamecocks, Jordan Bell's emergence for Oregon, North Carolina's impressive rebounding and athleticism, and so much more. It's another loaded episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Raptors 905 assistant coach Donnie Tyndall. The trio discuss player development at the college and pro levels, strategic matchups in Saturday's Final Four games, South Carolina's magical run, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this special episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross take an in-depth look at each of the 2017 Final Four coaches. Topics of discussion include: the evolution of the Gonzaga program under Mark Few, how Frank Martin has built South Carolina into a title contender, the underrated job that Dana Altman has done through his career, the continued success of Roy Williams, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this special NIT Final Four episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back reigning ACC Coach of the Year and Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner to discuss the Yellow Jackets' march to Madison Square Garden. The trio discuss the team expectations in his first year on the job, the development of Josh Okogie, and so much more. There's also discussion on Cal State Bakersfield's impressive defense, TCU's success in Jamie Dixon's first season, and Johnny Dawkins leading UCF to the NIT semis. It's a jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross give their initial reaction to the 2017 Final Four field after Sunday's East and South Regional Final action. Topics of discussion include: South Carolina's magical run to Phoenix, Gonzaga making its first Final Four, Oregon overcoming adversity to win the Midwest, North Carolina winning a thriller over Kentucky to earn a Final Four bid, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into Friday night's Sweet 16 action in the East and South regions before looking ahead to Sunday's Elite Eight matchups. Topics of discussion include: North Carolina's impressive performance against Butler, De'Aaron Fox's incredible 39-point game vs. UCLA, South Carolina shutting down Baylor's offense, Florida's wild overtime thriller against Wisconsin, and so much more. It's another loaded episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross recap the semifinal final action in the Midwest and West regions before previewing Saturday's matchups. Topics of discussion include: Oregon's close victory over Michigan, Kansas being the most impressive team left in the field, West Virginia's late-game woes against Gonzaga, Xavier upsetting Arizona, and so much more. It's another jam-packed edition of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In part two of our 2017 NCAA tournament Sweet 16 preview, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined once again by Rivals writer and recruiting insider David Sisk. Topics of discussion include: South Carolina's chances in matching up against Baylor, why Wisconsin's experience matters, what Florida needs to do to advance, North Carolina's tremendous rebounding ability, Butler's keys to beating the Tar Heels, UCLA's impressive scoring weapons, Bam Adebayo's progress for Kentucky, and so much more. It's another loaded episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In part one of the Marching to Madness Sweet 16 preview, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by college basketball writer and recruiting insider David Sisk to dive into Thursday's Midwest and West Region action. Topics of discussion include: Michigan's impressive play as of late, what Oregon needs to do to stop the Wolverines, Kansas's hot shooting, Gonzaga's challenge against West Virginia's stifling defense, the Sean Miller vs. Chris Mack showdown in San Jose, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this special coaching carousel episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into the recent coaching changes in the world of college basketball. They discuss Will Wade leaving VCU for LSU, Mike Hopkins taking over at Syracuse, Brad Underwood jumping to Illinois after one season at Oklahoma State, Kevin Keatts taking over at NC State, and much more. It's another loaded episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross recap a fun-filled day four of the 2017 NCAA tournament. Topics of discussion include: Baylor's win over USC, South Carolina's improbably victory over Duke, North Carolina being the lone ACC team remaining in the field, Kentucky making plays late against Wichita State, Kansas in yet another Sweet 16, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross recap an fun-filled day three of the 2017 NCAA tournament. Topics of discussion include: Wisconsin taking down defending national champion Villanova, Florida's dominant performance against Virginia, Gonzaga and Arizona moving on in the West, Butler's efficiency vs. MTSU, Purdue holding off Iowa State, and so much more. It's another loaded episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross recap day two of the 2017 NCAA tournament. Topics of discussion include: South Carolina's impressive win over Marquette, Kansas and North Carolina cruising to victory, Rhode Island's second round matchup with Oregon, Kentucky's struggles against Northern Kentucky, the controversial flagrant call in Arkansas/Seton Hall, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross recap day one of the 2017 NCAA tournament. Topics of discussion include: Northwestern's wild win over Vanderbilt, the impressive play of Iowa State, why Florida is being overlooked, how Virginia knocked off UNC Wilmington, Notre Dame's struggles against Princeton, the second round showdown between MTSU and Butler, and so much more. It's a jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross round out their region breakdowns by diving into the South Region in the 2017 NCAA tournament. They discuss how loaded the South is, why MTSU was wildly under-seeded, how the committee once again undervalued Wichita State, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In yet another special NCAA tournament edition of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into the Midwest Region. They discuss Kansas as the top seed, the potential upset specials in the region, why Louisville could be the Midwest's Final Four representative, and so much more. It's another jam-packed edition of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In another special NCAA tournament edition of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Troy head coach Phil Cunningham to talk about his team's first round game against Duke. The trio discuss the Trojans' turning point during the regular season, the challenges that Troy will face against the Blue Devils, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross continue their break down of the 2017 NCAA tournament by diving into the West Region. They discuss Gonzaga's incredible season, the recent play of Arizona, why this region could be lacking upsets, and so much more. It's another loaded NCAA tournament edition of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In another special NCAA tournament edition of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back ESPN/American Sports Network analyst Mark Adams to the show. The trio discuss how teams like MTSU and Wichita State were under-seeded, why East Tennessee State could upset Florida, how the committee messed up by seeding mid-majors against each other, and so much more. It's a jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into the 2017 NCAA tournament bracket to break down the East Region. They discuss Villanova's path to the Final Four, the possible first round upsets to watch out for, why everyone is underrating SMU, and so much more. It's a jam-packed edition of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross give their instant reaction on the 2017 NCAA tournament bracket. They discuss Villanova's path in the East, the loaded South region, and so much more! It's another exciting edition of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this special episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into their 2017 SEC tournament preview. The duo will be at this week's tournament in Nashville, and they get ready by discussing possible sleeper teams, the potential Kentucky/Florida matchup, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into hot topics around the college basketball world entering a big week of conference tournaments. They discuss Jacksonville State earning a bid in the OVC, Winthrop earning a bid in the Big South, how the selection process should work for regular season champions, and much more. It's a jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into several college basketball topics heading into a big conference tournament weekend. They discuss Wake Forest's march to an NCAA tournament bid, Monmouth's success under King Rice, how conference RPI's stack up, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Columbia head coach Jim Engles. The trio discuss his journey from NJIT to Columbia, how the Ivy League has changed throughout the years, the addition of the conference tournament, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into a variety of topics as we have officially entered March. They discuss the start of the OVC tournament in Nashville, the lack of mid-major respect nationally, and Warren Buffett's incredible bracket challenge. All that and more in this exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into the hot topics of the day around college basketball. They discuss Kermit Davis leading MTSU to another Conference USA title, Gonzaga losing its first game of the season to BYU, and how the bubble is shaping up with Selection Sunday less than two weeks away. All that and more in this jam-packed edition of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He currently covers college basketball and SEC sports for SoutheastHoops.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Tony Patelis (@CollegeHoopNews) to the show to discuss bubbles and brackets. The trio discuss teams currently on the bubble, underrated coaching jobs in college hoops this season and a whole more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He currently covers college basketball and SEC sports for BlakeLovellSports.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into plenty of college basketball topics. The duo discuss the dominance of Wichita State and Dayton, preview big Wednesday games around the ACC/SEC/Big 12 and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He currently covers college basketball and SEC sports for BlakeLovellSports.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
It's all about the mid-majors in today's episode of Marching to Madness! Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in ESPN/American Sports Network analyst Mark Adams to talk plenty of mid-major topics, including Wichita State and Illinois State's dominance in the Missouri Valley, Rick Byrd's continued success at Belmont, MTSU's chances of an at-large bid, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He currently covers college basketball and SEC sports for BlakeLovellSports.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Erik Haslam of Haslametrics.com. The trio discuss Erik's system for rating teams, why Florida sits at No. 1 in his ratings, teams that he's high on, teams that he's low, and mid-majors that could make noise in March. It's an awesome metrics and bracketology edition of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He currently covers college basketball and SEC sports for BlakeLovellSports.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Basketball Times publisher and former USBWA president John Akers. The trio discuss John's time covering basketball on the West Coast, Gonzaga's stellar season, the NCAA tournament selection process, and much more. It's a jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He currently covers college basketball and SEC sports for BlakeLovellSports.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Susquehanna assistant and CollegeHoopsWatch.com writer Aaron Ettinger to discuss all things Big Ten. Before chatting with Aaron, the guys give their teams of the day, talk about the improvement of Ole Miss, and preview Duke/Virginia. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He currently covers college basketball and SEC sports for BlakeLovellSports.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In the newest episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into West Virginia's late-game collapse at Kansas, talk about bubble teams in need of victories on Tuesday, and discuss all things free throws! It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He currently covers college basketball and SEC sports for BlakeLovellSports.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
It was another wild weekend in the world of college basketball, and hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are here to discuss it all in this episode of Marching to Madness. The two talk about Northwestern's big win over Wisconsin, SMU getting the best of Cincinnati, Joe Lunardi's updated bracketology, and a whole lot more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He currently covers college basketball and SEC sports for BlakeLovellSports.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Pete Gillen of the CBS Sports Network. Coach Gillen shares his thoughts on a wide variety of topics, including Cincinnati's dominance in the American, Tubby Smith's first year at Memphis, how things are shaping up in the Mountain West Conference, the depth of the A-10, and the overall parity in college basketball. It's another awesome discussion on Marching to Madness!
About the Host:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He currently covers college basketball and SEC sports for BlakeLovellSports.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Tony Patelis (@CollegeHoopNews). The trio discuss their teams of the day, preview UNC/Duke and Oregon/UCLA, and also roll through the most surprising and disappointing teams of the season. All that and much more in this jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, FanSided and many more. He currently covers college basketball and SEC sports for BlakeLovellSports.com.
Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into thoughts on the rising basketball programs in the state of Alabama, Wednesday's Big 12 matchups, the best college basketball analysts and much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!
About the Hosts:
Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanSided, FanRag Sports and many more. He currently covers college basketball and SEC basketball for BlakeLovellSports.com.
Ken Cross plethora of experience over an a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes.
In the newest episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross give their thoughts on Illinois State vs. Wichita State this weekend, Oregon's difficult upcoming schedule, how Kentucky/Florida could play out and so much more. It's also the debut of our new Buzzer-Beater segment, so it's a jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball discussion.
In the newest episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into the current NCAA tournament at the start of February. They discuss potential NCAA title favorites, how teams like VCU and South Carolina could spoil the fun for top seeds, and mid-major powers on the rise. All that and more in this jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball talk.
The Marching to Madness podcast has finally returned after a hiatus! Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross return to the airwaves with a discussion on the current landscape in each of the power conferences. It's an exciting new episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball talk.
In this exciting new episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner. They discuss the rebuilding process, the difficulties of climbing the ladder in the ACC, and so much more. It's yet another must-listen episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball discussion.
The guys have officially reached Episode 50 of Marching to Madness! To celebrate, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in MTSU head coach Kermit Davis to the show. They discuss the upset victory over Michigan State, how the Blue Raiders roster is shaping up heading into the season, and so much more. It's yet another great episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball discussion.
On the newest episode of Marching to Madness, host Blake Lovell is joined by Ole Miss head coach Andy Kennedy. They discuss the development of Sebastian Saiz, how newcomers DeAndre Burnett and Cullen Neal will add to the Rebels' depth, and so much more. It's yet another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more great college basketball discussion.
In this exciting new episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Belmont head coach Rick Byrd. They discuss the development of Evan Bradds, Belmont's ascent up the mid-major ladder, and so much more. It's yet another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball discussion.
In the newest episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Pepperdine head coach Marty Wilson. They discuss the team's ascent up the WCC standings, how the conference has evolved, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball discussion.
In this exciting new episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Georgia head coach Mark Fox. They discuss the Bulldogs' recent trip to Spain, the development of J.J. Frazier and Yante Maten, and much more. It's yet another must-listen episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball discussion.
After a short hiatus, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are back with an interview with Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy. They discuss the development of Tyler Davis, who may step up to grab the on-court leadership role, and much more. It's yet another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more great college basketball discussion.
In this exciting episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Columbia director of basketball operations Jonathan Safir. They discuss Columbia's recent success, how he got into coaching, and much more. It's yet another great episode of Marching to Madness! As always, be sure to check out CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball discussion.
Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Northwest Florida State assistant coach Jake Williams. They discuss the success of the program over the years, the differences in recruiting at the JUCO and Division I levels, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! As always, check out CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball discussion.
In this exciting new episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by SEMO assistant coach Adam Gordon. They discuss the challenges of building a foundation at a new program, Gordon's involvement with Rising Coaches Elite, and so much more. It's yet another must-listen episode of Marching to Madness! As always, check out CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball discussion.
Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Clemson head coach Brad Brownell on this episode of Marching to Madness. They discuss the passing of Demontez Stitt, the talented roster that the Tigers have coming back this season, and much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball discussion.
In this very special episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Tennessee Lady Vols assistant coach Dean Lockwood. They discuss the passing of Pat Summitt, the characteristics that helped her become one of the greatest coaches in sports history, and so much more. It's a must-listen episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball discussion.
In this exciting episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Davidson head coach Bob McKillop. They discuss life on the recruiting circuit, the improvement of Jack Gibbs, and so much more. It's yet another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for even more college basketball discussion.
Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Portland assistant coach Bob Cantu to the show. They discuss his transition from UTEP to Portland, how the program could evolve under new coach Terry Porter, and so much more. It's yet another fascinating episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more great college basketball discussion.
Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross head to the Sun Belt on this episode of Marching to Madness, as they are joined by Georgia State head coach Ron Hunter. They discuss Hunter's success at Georgia State, how he's turned the program around, and much more. It's yet another fun episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for even more college basketball discussion.
In this exciting new episode of Marching to Madness, host Blake Lovell is joined by Louisiana Tech head coach Eric Konkol. They discuss Konkol's success in year one, what he expects from the new players on the LA Tech roster, and so much more. It's yet another great discussion on Marching to Madness! As always, be sure to visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for even more college basketball talk.
In the newest episode of Marching to Madness, host Blake Lovell is joined by UAB head coach Rob Ehsan. They discuss Ehsan's transition from assistant coach to head coach, what he's learned his mentors over the years, and so much more. It's yet another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! As always, be sure to check out CollegeHoopsWatch.com for even more great college basketball discussion.
In this exciting new episode of Marching to Madness, host Blake Lovell is joined by UMKC assistant coach Chris Hollender. They discuss UMKC's potential heading into the new season, how Hollender got involved with Rising Coaches Elite, and much more. It's yet another must-listen episode of Marching to Madness! As always, you can visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more great college basketball discussion.
Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Hawaii head coach Eran Ganot to the show. They discuss his success in year one on the job, the growth of the Big West Conference, and so much more. It's yet another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! As always, be sure to visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more great college basketball discussion.
In this exciting new episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Illinois State head coach Dan Muller. The trio discuss the state of the Missouri Valley Conference, how the Redbirds have risen up the ranks each year, and so much more. It's yet another outstanding episode of Marching to Madness! As always, be sure to visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for even more college basketball discussion.
Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Andy Farrell, who is one of the co-founders of Rising Coaches Elite. They discuss the growth of Rising Coaches Elite, past success stories, the organization's upcoming conference in Indianapolis, and so much more. It's one of the most fascinating interviews yet on Marching to Madness! As always, be sure to visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for even more college basketball discussion.
Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Dan Cage, who serves as the Director of Basketball Operations at Pittsburgh. The trio discuss Cage's transition from Vandy to Pitt, the development of the Panthers' returning roster, and much more. It's yet another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! As always, be sure to visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for even more college basketball discussion.
Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross head to the Colonial Athletic Association on this episode of Marching to Madness, as they talk with UNC Wilmington head coach Kevin Keatts. They discuss the early success that Keatts has had with the Seahawks, what he learned during his coaching stints at Louisville and Hargrave Military Academy, and much more. It's another must-listen episode of Marching to Madness! As always, check out CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball discussion.
Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are back for another exciting episode of Marching to Madness, and this time around, they welcome in Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. The trio discuss Pearl's busy offseason, the talented group of players that Auburn has on its roster heading into next season, and so much more. So sit back and enjoy another great conversation on this episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball discussion.
In this exciting new episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Miami head coach Jim Larranaga. They discuss Larranaga's success with the Hurricanes, the 10th year anniversary of George Mason's Final Four run, and much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness! As always, you can visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more unique insight into the world of college basketball.
In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Nevada head coach Eric Musselman. The trio discuss the Wolfpack's success in year one under Musselman, what he's learned throughout the years as coach at both the college and pro levels, and so much more. It's yet another must-listen episode of Marching to Madness! As always, you can check out CollegeHoopsWatch.com for even more college basketball discussion.
In this exciting new episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross discuss the 2016 ACC/Big Ten Challenge games. They run through Ken's article on CollegeHoopsWatch.com and rank all 14 games, and also discuss the intriguing aspects of each one of them. It's yet another must-listen episode of Marching to Madness!
In this exciting new episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Stanford assistant coach Adam Cohen. The trio discuss Cohen's move to Palo Alto, the differences between recruiting in the SEC and Pac-12, and much more. All of that in this jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness! As always, check out CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball discussion.
The 2017 edition of the SEC/Big 12 challenge doesn't take place until January 28, but we're already talking about it! Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross rank the 10 games from the challenge using Ken's written story on CollegeHoopsWatch.com. Which game are we most looking forward to? And which will provide the most intrigue? All of that and more in this new episode of Marching to Madness!
In the newest episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg. The trio discuss the transfer situation, ways to improve the NCAA tournament selection process, and Greenberg's transition from the sideline to the studio. All of that and much more in this edition of Marching to Madness! As always, you can visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball discussion.
In the newest episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross catch up with former coach and current analyst Sonny Smith. They discuss Smith's journey through the world of college basketball and touch on plenty of hot topics throughout the country. All of that and much more in this exciting new episode of Marching to Madness! As always, you can visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for even more college basketball discussion.
In this exciting new episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by former coach and current CBS Sports Network analyst Pete Gillen. The trio discuss college basketball transfer issues, Gillen's thoughts on the A-10 and Mountain West, and the impact that the late Howard Garfinkel had on the sport. All of that and much more in this jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness! As always, you can head over to CollegeHoopsWatch.com for even more college hoops discussion.
In the newest episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in VCU head coach Will Wade. The trio discuss Wade's extension, player development, and a whole lot more. It's yet another thrilling episode of Marching to Madness! As always, be sure to visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for even more great college basketball discussion.
In this exciting new episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Charlotte men's basketball coach Mark Price. The trio discuss the team's progress this past season despite early struggles, and also touch on the bright future of the 49ers program. All of that and much more in yet another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness! And as always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more great episodes and college basketball discussion.
It's all about the mid-majors in the newest episode of Marching to Madness! Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by ESPN and American Sports Network college basketball analyst Mark Adams, as he discusses his recent article on the problems with college hoops and how they can be fixed. The trio also touch on other topics like conference expansion, Gregg Marshall's future at Wichita State, and much more. It's a can't-miss episode of Marching to Madness!
The newest episode of Marching to Madness is officially here! Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Troy head coach Phil Cunningham to the show, as the trio discuss all things Trojans basketball. They also discuss a typical day in the life of a college coach during what is always a busy offseason. As always, you can head over to CollegeHoopsWatch.com for more college basketball discussion!
In the newest episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined once again by Donnie Tyndall, as he discusses the recent ruling handed down to him by the NCAA. Blake and Ken also talk about recent news items in the world of college basketball, including the passing of former Syracuse star Pearl Washington. There's all of that and much more in this episode of Marching to Madness! As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for even more college basketball discussion.
In the newest episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into the college basketball coaching carousel and rank the Top 10 hires this offseason. They discuss the moves of Jamie Dixon to TCU, Bryce Drew to Vanderbilt, and many more. It's yet another must-listen for college basketball fans all around the country. As always, visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for even more college basketball talk!
The 2015-2016 college basketball season is officially over, and hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross discuss all of the biggest storylines from the year. They run through each of the power conferences and talk about all the significant things that happened this season. So if you're already feeling the blues due to the lack of college basketball on your television, Blake and Ken have you covered in this week's edition of Marching to Madness! And as always, be sure to visit CollegeHoopsWatch.com for even more college hoops talk.
The college basketball season has officially come to an end after one of the best national title games in history, but the Marching to Madness podcast keeps rolling along! Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome UTEP assistant coach Bob Cantu to the show, and the trio discuss Villanova's title win and dive into items from UTEP's season. Plus, Blake and Ken give their thoughts on Bryce Drew to Vanderbilt and how that affects what Georgia Tech will do now that Drew is off the board. It's another jam-packed edition of Marching to Madness!
We've officially reached Final Four week in the NCAA tournament! Join hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross as they welcome Donnie Tyndall back to the show to preview all the action. The trio go in-depth on the North Carolina vs. Syracuse and Oklahoma vs. Villanova games, with Coach Tyndall offering his opinion on how he would approach certain matchups with all of the teams. It's yet another fun and exciting episode of Marching to Madness!
The newest episode of Marching to Madness is officially here, and how sweet it is. No, we're serious. That's because hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Daniel Greenwald to discuss the NCAA tournament Sweet 16 matchups. The trio dive into each region and Sweet 16 game, and also offer up their predictions as to who we will see in the Final Four next week. Daniel also gives his thoughts on the current head coaching vacancy at Pittsburgh and provides a few candidates that could be named the team's new coach. All that and more in this totally sweet episode of Marching to Madness!
Another week, another special guest on Marching to Madness! Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by East Tennessee State head coach Steve Forbes to talk about his team's season and the inaugural Vegas 16 tournament, which gets started on March 28 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Coach Forbes discusses his team's first round matchup against Louisiana Tech, and also touches on his time with Ron Baker and Fred VanVleet at Wichita State. It's another must-listen edition of Marching to Madness!
On this special episode of Marching to Madness, former coach Donnie Tyndall joins hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross to discuss the NCAA tournament. What does Coach Tyndall think of the committee's decision to leave South Carolina out of the field of 68? And how about his sleeper pick for the Final Four? We've got all of that and so much more in this awesome new episode!
The madness is officially here! Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross recap their week at the SEC tournament in Nashville before diving into the 2016 NCAA tournament bracket. What did they think of the committee's decision to leave out teams like South Carolina and Saint Mary's in favor of Tulsa and Vanderbilt? Also, who are they picking to come out of each region and make it to the Final Four? Plus, what former SEC basketball coach will be joining them for the next podcast? Find out all of that and more in this jam-packed new episode of Marching to Madness!
In this jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross focus on the upcoming SEC tournament in Nashville. They take a look at the bracket and predict how they see things unfolding for all the teams around the league. Will Texas A&M add a tournament title to its regular season title? Will Kentucky win yet another SEC tournament? Or will a team outside the top four crash the party? All that and more in this exciting episode!
In this jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by CollegeHoopsWatch.com contributing writer Daniel Greenwald. The trio discuss whether the ACC or Big 12 is the best conference in the country, why Josh Pastner still has a job at Memphis, and if some of the top teams in the Big Ten can be trusted. There's also conference tournament talk since March is officially here. All that and much more in this exciting new episode!
In this exciting new episode, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross discuss the wild state of the NCAA tournament bubble. Which teams from the Big East will make the Big Dance? What about the American? And how about the Atlantic 10? They also talk about the downward spiral of LSU, mid-major teams that could be dangerous and March, and so much more. Get ready for this bubble-filled edition of Marching to Madness!
In this exciting new episode, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross roll through five burning questions in the college basketball world. They also give their Final Four picks if the tournament started today. So be sure not to miss this must-listen episode of Marching to Madness!
In this episode, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross discuss the most surprising and disappointing teams in college basketball this season. They hit on the job that Frank Martin has done at South Carolina, what Shaka Smart is doing to change the culture at Texas, and offer up reasons why Vanderbilt has struggled to live up to their preseason expectations. All that and more in this exciting first-ever edition of Marching to Madness!