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Brian Rauf and Connor Hope from Heat Check CBB bring you the latest news and analysis from the college basketball world.
Connor, Riley and Brian discuss ten teams as potential conference and national title contenders. Can BYU continue their hot start? Will Kentucky round into National Championship form? Is THIS the year for Purdue?
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Connor, Riley and Brian discuss their takeaways from Saint Mary's struggles and Kentucky's impressive showing. They then preview the top events of Feast Week.
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Connor, Riley and Brian recap the opening slate of games including JMU's upset of Michigan State, the top teams on the west coast, and the incredible Baylor vs Auburn game.
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Connor is joined by Heat Check CBB bracketologist Lukas Harkins to discuss the upcoming Big East season. Does the conference have the most national title contenders?
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Brian and Connor preview the SEC. How good will Kentucky be? Can Tennessee's offense finally come around? What is the most intriguing team outside the known commodities?
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Brian and Connor preview the nation's deepest conference.
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Riley and Connor preview the Big Ten, the country's most polarizing conference.
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Brian and Connor preview the top three conferences on the West Coast. Can Saint Mary's actually dethrone Gonzaga? Can anyone challenge SDSU? What is the best team in the Pac-12?
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Riley and Connor are joined by Russell Hainline of Duke Better to discuss the upcoming ACC Basketball season
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Riley, Brian and Connor discuss The Almanac, review foreign tour results, and conduct the first-ever Heat Check Hangout All-America Draft.
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- Points will be taken from following year-end All-America teams: AP, USBWA, NABC
- 1 point for third team, 2 points for second team, 3 points for first team
- 1 additional point will be granted for PoY honors from each of the following: Naismith, Wooden, AP, Oscar Robertson, NABC
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Greg Waddell of Sleepers Media and The Field of 68 joins Riley, Brian and Connor to discuss some of the most intriguing teams heading into the 2023-24 NCAA Men's Basketball season.
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Riley, Brian and Connor give their answers to your questions! What teams are likely to take a step back? What transfers are being overhyped? And much more!
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Riley and Brian discuss some the upcoming NBA Draft.
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Riley, Connor and Brian discuss some the top storylines after the NBA Draft Deadline.
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Connor and Brian discuss everything happening in the 2023 Transfer Portal so far.
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Connor, Riley and Brian give their predictions for the Final Four and National Championship game.
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Connor, Riley and Brian (along with Lil Hoops Hope) discuss the first weekend of NCAA Tournament action and what we can expect from the Sweet 16 and Elite 8.
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Connor and Brian are joined by Heat Check CBB Bracketologist Lukas Harkins and Lead Editor Andy Dieckhoff to break down the 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket.
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Connor, Brian and Riley are joined by the voice of the Big East, John Fanta, to discuss the best conference tournament in all of college basketball as part of the 2023 Heat Check Hangout Conference Tournament Preview Series.
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We have a Heat Check CBB/Sleepers Media crossover, as Greg Waddell and Carter Elliott join the boys to talk about the Big Ten as part of the 2023 Heat Check Hangout Conference Tournament Preview Series.
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Connor Hope is joined by Geoff Grammer and Eli Boettger to discuss the Mountain West Tournament as part of the 2023 Heat Check Hangout Conference Tournament Preview Series.
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Tyler Hansbrough joins Brian, Riley, and Connor to talk about the ACC Tournament as part of the 2023 Heat Check Hangout Conference Tournament Preview Series.
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Jim Rooter of the Three Man Weave and Field of 68 Best Bets joins Brian, Riley, and Connor to talk about the SEC Tournament as part of the 2023 Heat Check Hangout Conference Tournament Preview Series.
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Rob Dauster of the Field of 68 joins Brian, Riley, and Connor to talk about the Big 12 Tournament as part of the 2023 Heat Check Hangout Conference Tournament Preview Series.
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Rocco Miller joins Brian, Riley, and Connor to talk about the Pac-12 Tournament as part of the 2023 Heat Check Hangout Conference Tournament Preview Series.
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Connor, Riley, and Brian take a look at the committee's first Top 16 reveal and which bubble teams they want to make the tournament.
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Connor, Riley, and Brian take a look at how the Top 10 conference races are shaping up with a month left in the season.
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Connor, Riley, and Brian give their predictions for the final SEC - Big XII Challenge, and discuss which games mean the most.
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Connor, Riley, and Brian hold the second annual Heat Check Hangout Team Draft, selecting seven teams each with the best Final Four chances, one upper mid-major with the best second-weekend shot, and two cinderellas with the best chance to make a run.
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Connor, Riley and Brian discuss the state of each high-major conference in college basketball.
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Connor and Brian discuss the top contenders and pretenders as the 2022-2023 season enters conference play.
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Riley and Brian discuss their takeaways from one of the most exciting Feast Weeks in recent memory. Terrence Oglesby (The Field of 68) joins the guys to discuss the final B1G/ACC Challenge.
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Riley and Connor discuss their takeaways from the first Top 15 matchups of the season. Should we be concerned about Gonzaga and North Carolina? Who is impressing more than expected? What conferences have delivered so far?
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Opening Day has come and gone, and Connor Hope and Brian Rauf have a lot to say. From TCU's near upset loss to San Diego State's second half explosion, what are the top storylines heading into the sport's first weekend?
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As opening day commences in college basketball, Brian Rauf, Connor Hope and Riley Davis preview the top teams among the mid-majors and discuss why The Hangout is now a San Diego State podcast.
Note: Connor is not dying, don't worry. This is just punishment for his Tennessee takes.
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Brian Rauf, Connor Hope and Riley Davis take on the SEC, the contenders for conference champion, it's spot among the other high-major conferences, and some bold predictions.
Note: This was filmed before the Tennessee-Gonzaga game but Connor stands behind 50% of his take.
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Connor Hope and Riley Davis are joined by Lukas Harkins to discuss how the Big East will be shaken up with new coaches, exciting freshmen, and a brand-new favorite.
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Connor Hope and Brian Rauf discuss whether the Pac-12 deserves the hype, which programs are at a crossroads, and how the conference could pan out for the 2022-23 season.
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Connor Hope, Brian Rauf, and Riley Davis try to figure out who should be the favorite to win the Big Ten this season.
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Connor Hope, Riley Davis and gust Tristan Freeman (Busting Brackets) discuss all 15 teams in the ACC, give their conference rankings and bold predictions.
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Connor Hope and Brian Rauf discuss all ten teams in the Big XII, give their conference rankings and bold predictions.
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Connor Hope, Brian Rauf, and brand-new co-host Riley Davis are joined by Heat Check's Founder and Owner Eli Boettger to discuss the Almanac dropping on September 26th. Each writer gives they memorable takeaways from the process and conferences they covered.
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Connor Hope and Brian Rauf are joined by Ky McKeon of Three Man Weave to discuss his thoughts on National Championship Futures (Good Bets, Bad Bets and Best Long Shots). Hope and Rauf also discuss the implied conference rankings, and which teams are overrated and underrated.
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Brian Hope and Connor Rauf are joined by On3's Jamie Shaw to discuss Michigan State's recruiting resurgence, the GG Jackson saga, underrated freshman, and the programs with the most recruiting momentum.
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Brian Hope and Connor Rauf discuss The Hangout rebrand, what teams are overrated or underrated heading into the season, and whether Maui is the best non-conference MTE ever.
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Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are joined by Greg Waddell of Field of 68 and Sleepers Media to preview the 2022 NBA Draft.
The trio start by breaking down the consensus top three prospects and whether they would take Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, or Paolo Banchero with the top overall pick. The conversation then shifts to the second tier of prospects and why all three are down on Jaden Ivey.
Finally, they dive into some late-round prospects that intrigue them and which prospects could end up being the biggest steals of the draft.
Find out all that and more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are joined by Jeff Goodman of Stadium and The Field of 68 to discuss the top college basketball teams in the country going into the 2022-23 season.
Gonzaga, Houston, and North Carolina seem to be the consensus top three at the moment. Who should be #1, and what has to happen for each to live up to expectations? Then the trio discuss teams outside that top tier who are the most equipped to break into that group.
Finally, Connor and Brian break down the entire HeatCheckCBB Way-too-early top 25, including a look at why San Diego State may actually be underrated at #15.
Find out where your team ranks on the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are back to discuss the latest storylines in what has been a busy college basketball offseason.
The duo start by breaking down SMU transfer Kendric Davis' commitment to Memphis. He was the top transfer available - what will be bring to Memphis, and what does it mean for the Tigers next season?
Then the two discuss Jay Wright's legacy and what it means for the Villanova program moving forward before diving into the most notable NBA Draft and transfer decisions.
Hear what Connor and Brian have to say on all this and more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are back to recap the Final Four and preview the upcoming NCAA Basketball offseason.
What was the vibe like in New Orleans? The duo gives their lasting impression from the Final Four before discussing where this Kansas team ranks all time and how this title impacts Bill Self's legacy.
Then Connor and Brian dive into the offseason, breaking down the latest coaching hires and the top players available in the transfer portal. They are then joined by new San Diego State point guard Darrion Trammell, who transferred to the Aztecs after spending the last two seasons with Seattle.
All this and more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian preview the Final Four and dive deep into both games.
What individual matchup will determine Duke vs. North Carolina? Brian dives deep on what the historic meeting means for the rivalry, college basketball and the entire state of North Carolina.
Then Connor and Brian discuss the biggest keys to Kansas vs. Villanova and give their predictions for each game before evaluating the most impactful coaching changes off the offseason.
Who do they have cutting down the nets and winning the national championship? Find out all this and more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are back to recap the first weekend of March Madness before previewing and giving their predictions for the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16.
What was the biggest surprise from the first weekend? What takeaways will impact the Sweet 16 and beyond? The duo dives into their March Madness takes.
Then Connor and Brian dissect each of the Sweet 16 matchups, give their biggest keys to each game and predict the bracket the rest of the way.
Who do they have emerging in the Final Four? Find out all this and more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are joined by Riley Davis of HeatCheckCBB to preview March Madness.
Now that the 2022 NCAA Tournament bracket has been released, the trio is here to break down every first round matchup and dissect every region.
Who are the favorites? Who are sleepers? Where will the upsets come from?
Find out all this and more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are back to preview the biggest conference tournaments to be played during Championship Week!
Five teams have already received auto bids to the NCAA Tournament - Murray State, Longwood, Loyola Chicago, Georgia State and Chattanooga - but 27 more will join them in the coming days by winning their respective conference tournaments.
Hope & Rauf dive deep into the brackets with in-depth looks at the ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC along with the American, Atlantic 10, Conference USA, Mountain West and so much more.
Who are the favorites? Who are sleepers? Who needs strong performances to secure an NCAA Tournament at-large bid?
Find out all this and more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are joined by VSiN's Greg Peterson to recap a wild weekend of NCAA basketball action and preview the first week of conference tournaments.
Seven teams ranked in the top nine lost on Saturday alone. How many of those teams do the trio have legitimate concerns about?
After that, they dive into this week's conference tournament slate and give you the games you can't miss. Will the Ohio Valley and Missouri Valley be two-bid leagues? Which teams can make surprise runs at an auto bid?
Find out all this and more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are joined by Lukas Harkins of Heat Check CBB to discuss his latest bracketology update and the biggest questions around the 2022 NCAA Tournament.
The trio discuss Gonzaga vs. Arizona for the top overall seed and who may end up getting the last No. 1 seed before diving into the bubble conversation. Who is in a good position, and who still has work to do?
Finally, they debate which mid-majors are in the best position to earn an at-large bid.
Find out all the latest updates to Heat Check CBB's 2022 NCAA Tournament Bracketology in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are joined by Kevin Sweeney of Sports Illustrated to discuss the teams they trust the most to perform well over the season's final month.
In a game of "This or That," the trio picks between:
- Is Gonzaga the best team?
- Auburn or Kentucky?
- Arkansas or LSU?
- Notre Dame, UNC, or Wake Forest?
- Michigan State, Ohio State, or Wisconsin?
- Where does Texas Tech fit in the Big 12 picture?
- UCLA or USC?
- UConn or Xavier?
- Boise State, Colorado State, or Wyoming?
- Loyola Chicago or Murray State?
Find out who they picked and more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are joined by Tucker Clarry, Austin King, and Josh Linke of the New Bloods Podcasts and ToastySams of The Sauce Network to break down the National Player of the Year and discuss the teams that are legitimate national title contenders.
Check out all that and much more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian discuss the biggest winners of the past week and why Kentucky is suddenly becoming extremely dangerous.
From there, Hope & Rauf break down other teams that are peaking at the right time, detail Providence's legitimacy, and if Auburn and Gonzaga have created a tier of their own.
The duo closes with a conversation about the most important games to watch in the week ahead, highlighting Alabama-Auburn and Texas-Texas Tech
Check out all that and much more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian recap the past week of NCAA Basketball action and dissect the biggest storylines across the sport.
In this episode, Hope & Rauf discuss the Auburn vs. Gonzaga debate and give their take on who should be the top team in the country. The conversation then moves forward to determine who the nation's best team is outside of those two.
Hope & Rauf also discuss three teams that are surging - Florida State, Oregon, and Marquette - and determine who is here to stay. They then turn the page and talk about three teams headed in the wrong direction - Iowa State, Texas, and Alabama - to see who has the ability to turn their respective season around.
Check out all that and much more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian is joined by Kevin Sweeney of Sports Illustrated to re-evaluate the most high profile conference races across the country.
Is the preseason favorite still the favorite to do so with conference play now fully underway, or has another team emerged as a team to beat? The two reset expectations for the ACC, American, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12, SEC, and much more in this week's episode.
Find out who they selected as the favorite in each conference on the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB; Brian is joined by Tobias Bass of NBC Sports Edge and NXTPRO Scouting to hand out some NCAA Basketball midseason awards!
With non-conference play mostly in the books and conference play kicking into full gear, the duo hands out their awards for the first half of the season. Brian and Tobias each give their midseason selections for:
- National Player of the Year
- Freshman of the Year
- Defensive Player of the Year
- Coach of the Year
- All-Americans
- Most surprising team
- Most disappointing team
Find out who they picked on the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB does a Final Four Draft!
Connor and Brian alternate picks and each select 10 teams they think are the most likely to make the 2022 Final Four - and top-ranked Baylor wasn't the first selection.
The duo also discuss NC State's punishment handed down by the IARP and what it means for other schools awaiting penalties resulting from the FBI investigation.
Check out the 20 teams that were picked in the Final Four Draft and much more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian recap the past week of NCAA Basketball action and dissect the biggest storylines across the sport.
In this episode, Hope & Rauf discuss:
- Mark Turgeon leaving Maryland and the Maryland coaching search
- Issues plaguing Gonzaga
- Parity among top teams
- Are Arkansas, LSU, USC legitimate threats?
- ACC's struggles
- Memphis' poor play
- Best games of the week ahead!
Check out all that and much more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian recap the past week of NCAA Basketball action and play "Contender or Pretender" with the teams that have surprised us early in the season.
How good are teams like Arizona, Florida, Iowa State, and Wisconsin? How alarming are the problems that have plagued teams like Illinois, Memphis and Michigan? Hope & Rauf break it all down before previewing the biggest games in the week ahead, headlined by the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.
Listen to that and much more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian recap the past week of college basketball action and offer in-depth previews of the biggest games of Feast Week.
Purdue and Arizona both turned heads over the weekend with their play, but which one was the biggest winner of the weekend? The duo also dissect the most pressing concerns with Michigan, Villanova and others.
Finally, their Feast Week preview is headlined by two top-five matchups with Gonzaga taking on both UCLA and Duke this week. Who is better equipped to knock off the Zags?
We answer those questions and much more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian recap the opening week of the NCAA Basketball season. The duo discusses why Gonzaga is the clear top team, why they've lowered their expectations for Kentucky, and why Villanova may not be a Final Four contender. They also discuss the teams that impressed them the most and the ones they're the most concerned about (looking at you, Ohio State and Illinois).
Hope & Rauf close by looking at the week ahead in NCAA Basketball and preview the games they're looking forward to the most.
Get up to date on everything you need to know in NCAA Basketball in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian conclude their NCAA Basketball season preview series with a look to the future. The duo hands out their preseason selections for four major awards - Most Improved Player, Coach of the Year, Freshman of the Year, and Player of the Year - before making their Final Four and National Championship picks.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, they each have the same team cutting down the nets in April!
They close by giving out the bold predictions they are most confident in. But, first, Connor and Brian discuss the top mid-majors outside Gonzaga. Who could be this season's biggest sleeper?
Find out in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian break down Pac-12 basketball in the final edition of the 2021-22 conference preview series. UCLA enters the new season as the clear favorite, but who are the biggest threats to unseat them atop the conference?
Listen to their projected standings and break down all 12 teams before they give their bold predictions for the season. Who is Connor's surprising Player of the Year pick? How many coaches does Brian think will be fired at the season's end? And how many teams will go dancing in the NCAA Tournament?
Find out in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor break down the preseason AP top 25 that was released on Monday. Who is ranked too high and who is ranked too low? UCLA, Illinois, and Maryland's respective rankings lead that discussion.
Then they get into previewing both the West Coast Conference and Mountain West Conference. Gonzaga - preseason #1 for the second straight year - will have to deal with an improved WCC that could send three or more teams to the NCAA Tournament. The same could be said for the Mountain West with Colorado State, Nevada, and San Diego State all expected to be formidable.
What are Brian and Connor's bold predictions for both the WCC and MW? Find out in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor is joined by Lukas Harkins to discuss their takes on the Big East in the next edition of the conference preview series. Topped, as always, by Villanova, how many teams in the Big East have legitimate NCAA Tournament dreams? And who do Lukas and Connor view as the other Top 25 caliber squads?
Listen to their projected standings and break down all 11 teams, before they give their bold predictions for the season. Who does Lukas think will be Seton Hall's next big star? What surprising name does Connor believe will be in the conversation for Big East Player of the Year?
Find out in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor take on the SEC in the next edition of their conference preview series. Led by a Kentucky resurgence, could be SEC be the best conference in the sport in 2021-22? They both have the Wildcats as the favorite, but there is no shortage of contenders.
Then they get into their projected standings and break down all 14 teams before giving their bold predictions for the season. Which unexpected team does Brian think will break out? How many NCAA Tournament bids does Connor think the conference will get?
Find out in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor take on the Big 12 in the next edition of their conference preview series. The two discuss the pending realignment within the Big 12 and why it might actually make the conference better on the basketball side. Then they get into their projected standings and break down all 10 teams before giving their bold predictions for the season!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor take a look at the Big Ten, which is expected to be perhaps the nation's best conference again. They discuss why Michigan is the favorite, identify the biggest challengers to the Wolverines, and project how many teams will make the NCAA Tournament.
Hope & Rauf then break down why the Big Ten's recent struggles in the NCAA Tournament may continue before giving their bold predictions for the season!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor break down all things basketball in the American Athletic Conference, starting with the news of Emoni Bates' commitment to Memphis. They discuss how he and fellow five-star freshman Jalen Duren will fit and what it means for Penny Hardaway and the Tigers.
Hope & Rauf then dissect Houston, break down the AAC's projected tiers, and give their bold predictions for the conference.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor are joined by Tristan Freeman of Busting Brackets to look at all things ACC basketball! The trio breaks down all 15 teams and discuss who will make the NCAA Tournament, which coaches are on the hot seat, and much more!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor recap a crazy weekend in the transfer market that saw Marcus Carr choose Texas, Kofi Cockburn return to Illinois, and Kevin Obanor move to Texas Tech. Who will have the biggest impact of the three?
Then, the duo discusses their updated top 25 rankings, which are broken down into four tiers. They divulge who they think are the only legitimate national title contenders, other teams that can make the Final Four, which teams might be slightly overrated, and more!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor are joined by Dan Oppenheimer to discuss the 2021 NBA Draft early withdrawal deadline. Which teams are the biggest winners by returning their star players? Who are the biggest losers that saw key contributors unexpectedly leave? Plus, the trio discuss the impact of NIL rules on key draft decisions, NBA Draft sleepers, and much more.
Brian and Connor are back to kick off Season 2 of Hope & Rauf presented by HeatCheckCBB! The duo break down some of the most important pending NBA Draft early entry decisions and take an early look at some of the most intriguing teams heading into the 2021-22 college basketball season. Plus, they discuss the most important question - what team will the podcast be backing this season?
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor are back to recap what has been a crazy first month of the college basketball offseason. With so many players having entered the transfer portal, who will end up making the biggest impact for their new team next season? The duo gives the guys they're keeping an eye on. Plus, Brian and Connor dive into the best and worst coaching hires of the 2021 cycle.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor are back to recap Baylor's dominant win on Gonzaga in the national championship game. What is Baylor's legacy now, and how does the loss effect Gonzaga's? The duo also project how both programs will perform next year and set expectations. Finally, the wrap up by breaking down the teams projected to be at the top of the preseason polls. Find out who is in the mix for preseason No. 1!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor are back to break down the Final Four! The duo recaps the Elite Eight games and dissect how Gonzaga, UCLA, Baylor, and Houston got to this point. They also break down the matchups and determine what each team has to do to cut down the nets. Then, Brian and Connor discuss what it would mean for Gonzaga's national perception if they complete an undefeated season and win a national championship.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor are joined by Tristan Freeman of Busting Brackets to recap a crazy first weekend of March Madness! The trio gives their biggest takeaways before going into a full Sweet 16 preview, providing breakdowns and analysis on every matchup. Finally, they wrap by making their picks and crowing a revised Final Four.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor are joined by Andy Dieckhoff of Heat Check CBB to preview March Madness! The trio goes region by region to break down every matchup while also giving their upset picks. They reveal who they believe will make the Final Four and all three pick the same national champion!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor are joined by Tobias Bass of Crossover Media and Busting Brackets to break down this week's major conference tournaments. The trio predicts winners for each, and gives you a dark horse or two to watch. Plus, they take a quick look ahead to the NCAA Tournament.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor are joined by Heat Check CBB bracketologist Lukas Harkins to dissect the latest NCAA Tournament projections and break down what might happen in the coming weeks. Plus, the group dives into the teams on the bubble and discusses who should be in the NCAA Tournament field.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Following a weekend of blueblood resurgence in college basketball, Brian and Connor break down the six elite programs that have been struggling this season. Hear what they have to say about Duke, Kentucky, Michigan State, Indiana, North Carolina, and Kansas. Plus, the duo dissects both Michigan and Ohio State following their colossal showdown.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor break down the 16 teams included in the NCAA Tournament Selection Committee's bracket preview and discuss whether each team is a Final Four contender or a pretender. The duo also gives their pick on a potential team outside the initial top 16 that could make a run. Plus, Brian and Connor discuss the news of Duke's Jalen Johnson opting out of the remainder of the season.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor take an in-depth look at the National Player of the Year race in college basketball. With Iowa struggling, is the door now open for someone other than Luka Garza to win the award? The duo break down the top contenders. Also, they give their take on who the third-best team in the country is.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor are back to break down the current college basketball landscape. The top teams have separated themselves as of now, but can anyone else join the party? Plus, the duo dissects the latest AP top 25 poll and discuss their biggest surprises.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor is joined by Kevin Sweeney of Sports Illustrated and CBB Central to discuss the latest happenings the college basketball. The duo discuss the best mid-majors that could make noise in the NCAA Tournament, break down who should be in the nation's top tier, and much more.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor are back to break down the most important and most intriguing conference title races in college basketball. Top contenders have separated themselves after a few weeks of league play, so find out who Brian and Connor think will win each of the major conferences.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor are joined by Evan Miyakawa of EvanMiya.com to discuss what analytics are telling us about the college basketball season. Evan has a way to fix Kentucky, and the group also breaks down the teams that have most outperformed preseason expectations through the first three weeks of the year.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor answer the biggest questions in college basketball through the season's first two weeks. What's wrong with Kentucky? Is the Big 12 or Big Ten the nation's best conference? Plus, the duo previews the biggest games of the week ahead.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor break down college basketball's opening week in which Gonzaga showed they are clearly the nation's best team. The duo is joined by former Zag guard Geno Crandall to break down this Bulldogs team and who might threaten them at No. 1. Also, Connor and Brian take a look at some of the most surprising and most disappointing teams of the week.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor are joined by Eli Boettger and Andy Dieckhoff of Heat Check CBB to get you ready for the start of the 2020-21 college basketball season this week! The roundtable discussion covers underrated teams to watch, overrated teams to be cautious of, and the biggest storylines we're watching ahead of Wednesday's season openers.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor take their college basketball conference preview series to the mid-major ranks. They break down the best non-power conference races to watch and the teams you should be paying attention to. Plus, just how good can Gonzaga be?
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor break down the upcoming SEC basketball season, which has the potential to be the most thrilling conference race in the country. The duo breaks the conference down into four distinct tiers and make their picks, with neither thinking Kentucky will win! Also, they dive into the most likely SEC Player of the Year candidates.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor are joined by Lukas Harkins as they break down the Big East. Villanova is the clear favorite with Creighton as the clear No. 1, but who else do they think can emerge as a legitimate challenger? Also, they dive into breakout candidates that will determine the ceilings of their respective teams.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor take at look at perhaps the best conference in the country in the Big Ten. They do a deep dive on every team and give their predictions for the final standings. Plus, find out why the duo is down on both Iowa and Wisconsin, and which Big Ten team is most likely to make the Final Four!
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor preview the Big 12 and give their predictions on who will win the conference and who will win conference Player of the Year. Plus, they break down the Big 12 race into tiers and identify the most likely challengers to Baylor and Kansas.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor preview the Pac-12 and give their predictions for the conference standings. Spoiler alert - they both pick the same team to win the Pac-12! Plus, they discuss the conference's decision to reverse course and begin play at the start of the season rather than waiting until January 1.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor preview the ACC and discuss the conference's proposal for an all-inclusive NCAA Tournament. Plus, they are joined by Georgia Tech associate head coach Eric Reveno to talk about the Yellow Jackets' expectations and how teams are handling the COVID-19 pandemic, along with his #AllVoteNoPlay initiative.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor discuss the NBA Draft lottery and what it means for top prospects. Who are the biggest winners and losers? Which prospects could be taken before they're expected to be? We give you the answers. Plus, our bold predictions for the NBA Draft and this draft class.
Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Brian and Connor discuss the winners and losers of the NBA Draft withdrawal deadline and which players will make the biggest impact, along with who the #1 team in the country should be. They also discuss Gonzaga and Arizona, plus the latest exciting installment of "Low Percentage Takes."
In the inaugural episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB, Brian and Connor discuss the college basketball teams that will be most effected by NBA Draft withdrawal decisions. They also discuss Kansas and Oklahoma State in the first installment of "Low Percentage Takes."