March Madness 365: MBB with Andy Katz: Recent Episodes
Andy Katz, NCAA March Madness
With a full day to digest the 2023 Men's National Championship, Andy reveals his Power 36 live in the Bleacher Report app.
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Live in the Bleacher Report app from the press room at NRG Stadium in Houston, Andy previews the 2023 Men's Final Four.
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Andy recaps the wild first weekend of March Madness and looks ahead to the Sweet 16 Live in the Bleacher Report app.
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After a wild first round of the Men's 2023 NCAA Tournament, Andy makes his picks for the Round of 32 in the Bleacher Report app.
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Live in the Bleacher Report app, Andy dives in the bracket by listing his teams with the easiest path to the Final Four, his favorite matchups in the Round of 64, and picks a Chaos Final Four.
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Live in the Bleacher Report App, Andy picks his 2023 Men’s NCAA Tournament Bracket.
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Live in the Bleacher Report app, Andy gives his instant reaction to the Week 18 AP Top 25 Men's College Basketball Poll.
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Live in the Bleacher Report app, Andy gives his instant reaction to the Week 17 AP Top 25 Men's College Basketball Poll.
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Live in the Bleacher Report app, Andy Katz ranks his Top 10 squads that are getting hot ahead of March Madness.
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Live in the Bleacher Report app, Andy gives his instant reaction to the Week 16 AP Top 25 Men's College Basketball Poll.
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Live in the Bleacher Report app, Andy gives his instant reaction to the Week 15 AP Top 25 Men's College Basketball Poll.
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Live in the Bleacher Report app, Andy gives his instant reaction to the Week 14 AP Top 25 Men's College Basketball Poll.
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Live in the Bleacher Report app, Andy gives his instant reaction to the Week 13 AP Top 25 Men's College Basketball Poll.
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Live in the Bleacher Report app, Andy gives his instant reaction to the Week 12 AP Top 25 Men's College Basketball Poll.
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Live in the Bleacher Report app, Andy gives his instant reaction to the Week 11 AP Top 25 Men's College Basketball Poll.
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Live in the Bleacher Report app, Andy gives his instant reaction to the Week 10 AP Top 25 Men's College Basketball Poll.
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Live in the Bleacher Report app, Andy Katz ranks his top freshmen in men's college basketball as of January 3rd.
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Live in the Bleacher Report app, Andy Katz ranks all of the 14 Big Ten men's college basketball teams as of December 29th.
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Live in the Bleacher Report app, Andy gives his instant reaction to the Week 7 AP Top 25 Men's College Basketball Poll.
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Villanova head coach Kyle Neptune catches up with Andy at Big East Media Day to talk about taking over for Jay Wright, share expectations for his team, and provide injury updates for the start of the season.
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Andy catches up with Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis at Big Ten Media Day to talk about the hype around the Hoosiers, the current rolls of the freshmen, and the importance of a strong schedule.
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Andy is back for the '22-23 men's college basketball season and he's delivering quick, exclusive content for MM365 MBB all season long. First up is Gonzaga's Drew Timme at WCC Media Day. Enjoy!
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That's a wrap on the 2021-22 men's college basketball season! Immediately following the Kansas Jayhawks victory in the National Championship, Andy chats on the court with MOP Ochai Agbaji, Remy Martin and Bill Self. Andy also ranks his Top-10 moments of the Tournament and catches a gracious Hubert Davis outside the locker room.
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The 2022 National Championship is set - UNC vs. Kansas. After the Tar Heels stunned the Blue Devils, Andy caught up with Coach K to reflect on his final game. Andy also chats with Armando Bacot, Jay Wright and Bill Self in this Final Four special episode.
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On site in New Orleans, Andy sits down with each Final Four head coach. Duke's Coach K talks about what it means to play in his Final Four finale, while North Carolina's Hubert Davis explains the magnitude of Duke and UNC meeting in the Tournament for the first time. Villanova's Jay Wright shares the emotions of the team after losing Justin Moore on the court and Kansas' Bill Self discusses Ochai Agbaji's impact for the Jayhawks.
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Andy reacts to the Blue Blood Final Four - UNC vs Duke and Villanova vs Kansas. Fresh off their victory over Miami, Bill Self and Ochai Agbaji join Andy on the court in Chicago. Big Ten Network's Robbie Hummel talks about the Tournament thus far and looks ahead to New Orleans.
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After a wild weekend, Andy reacts to the First and Second Rounds of the 2022 Tournament. With the Sweet Sixteen set, Andy ranks the teams in order. Arkansas’s JD Notae joins Andy to talk about the Razorbacks journey back to the Sweet Sixteen and the task at hand with Gonzaga. Providence’s Nate Watson talks Ed Cooley's leadership and the Friars' matchup with Kansas.
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Ready for March Madness? After a full day to digest the 2022 Bracket, March Chadness makes his return to pick apart Andy's bracket, look at easiest paths and even create a 'Chaos Final Four.' Andy ranks his Top-10 fan bases in the first and second rounds. Reigning National Championship head coach Scott Drew joins Andy to discuss the path ahead for No. 1 seed Baylor.
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Fresh off Selection Sunday, Andy gives his initial reaction the 2022 Bracket and catches up with Committee Chair Tom Burnett to discuss the seeding of the 68 teams. Andy ranks his Top-10 Players on double-digit seeds.
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After UNC's stunning victory over Duke in Coach K's finale at Cameron Indoor, Andy talks with UNC beat writer C.L. Brown about the atmosphere in Durham and what lies ahead for the two foes. Andy ranks his Top-10 conference tournament games he's looking forward to this weekend. Sporting News' and Fox Sports Bracketologist Michael DeCourcy previews Champ Week with Andy.
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NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Selection Committee Chairman Tom Burnett joins Andy in a discussion about where the committee stands heading into March and how the last 4 teams are decided. Andy ranks his Top 10 teams to keep an eye on as the regular season comes to a close. In a powerful interview, Andy speaks with University of San Francisco's Volodymyr Markovetskyy, Dzmitry Ryuny and Yauhen Massalski about supporting each other through the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.
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CBS Sports’ Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander join Andy to discuss the recent postgame incident between Michigan and Wisconsin, the effect it will have on the Wolverines down the stretch and more. Andy ranks his Top 10 teams from the selection committee’s Top 16 reveal. Texas Tech forward Bryson Williams discusses the Red Raiders’ defensive prowess and how the team’s culture is key to finding success in a stacked Big 12 Conference.
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ESPN's Joe Lunardi joins Andy to dive deep in to potential bubble teams and how they could punch their ticket to the Tournament. Andy ranks his National Player of the Year candidates and Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe shares his love of rebounding and how the Wildcats have found their rhythm in February.
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After another week of college basketball, Andy is back to list out his top title contenders at this point in the men's college basketball season. Providence head coach Ed Cooley joins the pod to talk about his team's success and look ahead. HBCU All-Stars LLC Founder Travis Williams discusses the inaugural HBCU All-Star Game, which will be played Final Four Weekend in New Orleans. Gonzaga center Chet Holmgren shares what it's like to play for the Zags alongside Drew Timme.
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Andy Katz is back and with February upon us, he is ranking the top new hires of the 2021-22 men's college basketball season. Two of the coaches on the list, Porter Moser and Shaka Smart, join to talk about their early success and discuss how they ended up in the perfect place.
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Auburn's Bruce Pearl joins Andy to discuss his disappoint being ranked No. 2 in the AP Poll and how he's used the transfer portal to be a top contender in men's college basketball. Houston's Kelvin Sampson talks about how his team has overcome adversity to find themselves in a position to make another run. Andy ranks the Top-10 teams who are on the rise.
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CBS Sports’ Seth Davis joins Andy to discuss the current status of men’s college basketball, NPOY candidates and more. Andy ranks his Coach of the Year candidates and is joined by a few who top his list. Baylor’s Scott Drew shares his recipe for success after the Bears' undefeated start to the season and Minnesota’s Ben Johnson talks about diversity in coaching and the lessons learned from coaches such as Tom Izzo.
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Andy catches up with Niko Medved and E.J. Liddell as both of their teams feel the effects of the spike in COVID-19 cases. The Colorado State head coach provides an update on his health after testing positive and looks ahead to his team's return to the court. The Ohio State forward discusses the Buckeyes pause and how they continue to stay in shape. Andy ranks his current NPOY candidates.
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After a month of college basketball, Andy is back to talk all things college hoops. ESPN'S Bob Wischusen joins the pod to discuss calling games with Dick Vitale after his return to the mic. Andy ranks his Top-10 most surprising teams to start off the season and catches up with Purdue's Trevion Williams, Auburn's Jabari Smith and Alabama's Jaden Shackelford along the way.
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After the first week of college hoops, Andy breaks down the start of the season with ESPN’s Seth Greenberg, UCLA’s Tyger Campbell, Memphis’ Penny Hardaway and Tennessee’s Kennedy Chandler. Andy ranks his top-10 teams who lived up to the hype in Week 1 and March Chadness makes his return for weekly picks.
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As the 2021-22 season approaches, Andy seeds the top-16 candidates for the March Madness Preseason Player of the Year. He catches up with UCLA's Johnny Juzang, Syracuse's Buddy Boeheim, Illinois' Kofi Cockburn and Gonzaga's Drew Timme - all topping the list. Head to @marchmadness to vote for the #MMPPoy!
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Andy invites FOX Sports’ Mark Titus and Tate Frazier to help him break down the top teams in each of the 5 major conferences and debate which conference would make the top 6. Andy ranks his Final Four dark horses and catches up with Arkansas’ Eric Musselman.
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On a special edition of Katz Rankz, Andy ranks his Top-25 returning players for the 2021-22 college basketball season. He catches up with Mississippi State's Garrison Brooks, Syracuse's Buddy Boeheim, Texas' Marcus Carr and Illinois' Kofi Cockburn.
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In light of the conversations around prioritizing athletes' mental health, Andy talks to NABC’s Craig Robinson, Providence’s Ed Cooley and Navy’s John Carter Jr. From a coach, player and executive director's perspective, the group discusses how the stigma has evolved and how we can continue to move forward in this space.
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Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman joins Andy to break down some of the top prospects of the 2021 NBA Draft. Andy gives us his Mock NBA Draft of Lottery teams. Auburn's Sharife Cooper talks challenges of last season season, what he showed on the court for the Tigers and shares his watch party setup.
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Villanova head coach Jay Wright joins Andy Katz for an offseason chat about coaching in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, the NBA Draft and his induction into the Hall of Fame. In this edition of Katz Rankz, Andy reflects on the next head coaches who he thinks should get the HOF nod.
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Andy Katz delivers with all content surrounding the NBA Draft early entry deadline. Basketball News' Matt Babcock joins the pod to break down different players who have tough decisions to make regarding entering the draft or returning to school. Andy ranks the top-10 most important players making those decisions. ESPN Draft Analyst Fran Fraschilla discusses the delayed NBA Draft date and what March Madness did for some of the top draft prospects.
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Craig Smith joins Andy on the pod to talk about culture, his transition from Utah State to Utah and what's ahead for the Utes. Andy ranks another week of roster management this offseason. March Madness stars Max Abmas and Kevin Obanor relive Oral Roberts' March Madness run and discuss the future of the Golden Eagles. Richard Pitino shares what led him to New Mexico and if there is a father/son matchup in the works.
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Shaka Smart joins the pod to talk about the highs and lows of the college basketball season and discuss his new opportunity with Marquette. Andy ranks another week of roster management this offseason. Tony Stubblefield looks at his journey from Oregon to DePaul and breaks down his roster for the upcoming season. Kim English shares what he’s learned from coaches in his career and expands on how more African American coaches are being offered opportunities at higher levels.
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Oklahoma head coach Porter Moser joins the pod to talk about his new opportunity and share how he broke the news to Sister Jean. Andy ranks another week of roster management this offseason. Ryan Odom shares how family ties played a part in his decision to leave UMBC for Utah State.
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Hubert Davis joins Andy on the pod three weeks after being named the North Carolina men’s head basketball coach. He shares his conversations with Roy Williams before the Hall of Famer announced his retirement and looks ahead to the Tar Heels’ season. Andy ranks the roster management winners from the past week. Mick Cronin hints at a possible rematch of UCLA-Gonzaga and previews his squad as of the first week of May.
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Almost a month after the National Championship, Scott Drew joins the pod to share what life has been like, more celebrations for the Bears and looks ahead to next season. Andy ranks the roster management winners from the past week. Boston College’s Earl Grant discusses what rebuilding a program is like and how he plans to utilize the transfer portal. San Jose State’s Tim Miles talks about his excitement to get back into coaching.
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Chris Beard joins Andy on the pod to discuss taking the job at Texas, the transfer portal and what his ‘Fireside Chats’ will be called in Austin. Andy ranks the Top-10 roster management winners week 2 of the offseason. Jay Wright reacts to Collin Gillespie and Jermaine Samuels announcing their return and looks ahead to Nova's season.
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It’s been a busy week in college basketball. Indiana’s new head coach Mike Woodson joins Andy to talk about Trayce Jackson-Davis returning for his junior year and how he hopes to connect the different eras of Hoosier basketball. Andy ranks the top-10 winners of the official transfer portal through April 11. Texas Tech’s new head coach Mark Adams shows his appreciation to Chris Beard and shares what’s ahead for the Red Raiders. Loyola’s Drew Valentine joins to discuss how he will continue to lead the defensive-minded Ramblers and gives a glimpse into how Sister Jean welcomed him as head coach.
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What a ride. Andy reacts to the 2021 National Championship after Baylor took down undefeated Gonzaga to win its first title in men’s program history. Head Coach Scott Drew joins the pod to share his emotions and how the Bears were able to put on a dominant performance over the Zags. Andy ranks his top-10 memories of the Tournament. We also preview Andy’s Power 36 and look ahead to next season.
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Andy and March Chadness react to the shot of the Tournament - Jalen Suggs’ buzzer-beater in overtime to send Gonzaga to the National Championship. Suggs joins the pod from the locker room to share his emotions after the instant classic. Andy also reflects on UCLA’s incredible run from the First Four to the Final Four. We hear from Baylor’s Matthew Mayer after a dominant performance by the Bears to punch their ticket into the title game. Andy ranks his top-10 National Championship teams since 2000. March Chadness walks Andy through a deep dive of the Baylor vs. Gonzaga championship matchup.
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Andy shares his thoughts after legendary Hall of Fame coach Roy Williams announced his retirement from UNC. Andy also sits down with each Final Four coach. Gonzaga’s Mark Few talks about the challenges and rewards of scheduling during a pandemic. UCLA’s Mick Cronin breaks down the Bruins’ run from First Four to Final Four. Baylor’s Scott Drew explains how the Bears were able to get back on track after a pause due to health and safety protocols. Houston’s Kelvin Sampson discusses his journey back to the Final Four. Andy ranks his top-10 MOP’s of the Tournament since 2000.
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The 2021 Final Four is set: Gonzaga, Baylor, Houston and UCLA. Andy gives his initial reaction following the Elite 8. Baylor’s Davion Mitchell talks about the defensive-minded Bears and their journey to the Final Four. Andy ranks his top-10 individual performances so far this Tournament. Houston’s Dejon Jarreau discusses the bond between the Cougars and how he was able to overcome injury during their run. March Chadness joins the pod to break down the Final Four matchups.
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Andy recaps the wild return of March Madness. Arkansas’s Eric Musselman shares his emotions after reaching the Sweet 16. Andy ranks his favorite player on each of the remaining teams. Houston’s Kelvin Sampson breaks down the field and discusses what it’s like to just miss advancing in the Tournament. March Chadness is back to help Andy revise his bracket.
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CBS Sports and The Athletic’s Seth Davis joins Andy to discuss the week ahead of Madness. 1-seed Illinois’ Brad Underwood reflects on the Big Ten Championship and how his team put the pieces together. Andy ranks his Top-10 players on double-digit seeds. 1-seed Gonzaga’s Joel Ayayi checks in from Indy and discusses the road ahead for the Zags. 4-seed Oklahoma State’s Mike Boynton talks about the Cowboys journey to Indy and the impact Cade Cunningham has had on the program. 11-seed Syracuse’s Buddy Boeheim opens up about family time while at home and what lies ahead for the Orange.
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Following Selection Sunday, Andy breaks down his initial reaction to the 2021 NCAA Tournament Bracket. Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing discusses Georgetown’s run to March Madness after securing an automatic bid with the Big East Tournament Championship. Texas’ Andrew Jones gears up for his first Tournament appearance with the Longhorns. Oregon State’s Wayne Tinkle looks back on the Beavers journey to capturing their first Pac-12 Tournament Championship.
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As the regular season comes to a close, Andy gives out his Year-End Awards for 2020-21. Senior Luka Garza discusses his journey to Iowa and his emotions after the Hawkeyes announced they would retire his jersey. Andy ranks his Top 10 Bid Stealers for the NCAA Tournament. Michigan State alum Cassius Winston talks about missing out on March Madness last season and what makes Tom Izzo teams so dangerous this time of year. March Chadness joins the pod to break down more conference tournament predictions.
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Mark Few joins Andy to discuss how Gonzaga has amassed a 24-0 record during the regular season. In honor of International Women’s Day, Andy ranks the Top-10 schools with the best men’s and women’s basketball programs in the country this season. Maine’s Edniesha Curry, the only woman currently serving as a full-time assistant coach in D1 MBB, to share the story of her coaching journey. March Chadness joins the pod to for the games picks of the week.
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Isaac Brown and Mike Boynton join Andy to discuss their head coaching journeys and the need to create more opportunities for Black coaches. Andy ranks the last ten Naismith NPOYs. Mike DeCourcy shares his take on the NPOY race between Luka Garza and Ayo Dosunmu and the chances of Blue Bloods missing out on the Tournament. March Chadness joins the pod to break down the weekly game picks.
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Ohio State University’s Chris Holtman shares with Andy why CJ Walker and Kyle Young’s leadership has led to a successful season for the Buckeyes. Andy ranks the top Ten Teams to crack the Top Sixteen. ESPN’s Joe Lunardi and Michigan State’s Assistant Athletic Director Kevin Pauga breakdown the committee’s mindset about selecting which teams make it to the March Madness tournament. March Chadness hops on for Andy’s weekly predictions.
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Cuonzo Martin joins the pod to talk about Mizzou’s season despite being picked to finish last in the SEC and the importance of diversity in coaching. Andy ranks his top-10 seniors of 2021. USC’s Evan Mobley shares how the Trojans have been able to find themselves atop the Pac-12. Dennis Gates honors John Thompson and John Chaney and discusses the importance of student athletes speaking up for racial equality. March Chadness breaks down the game picks of the week. (edited)
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Andy pays tribute to legendary Temple head coach John Chaney. UCLA’s Chris Smith talks about the hardships of suffering a season-ending injury during a pandemic and how he’s continuously supporting the Bruins. Andy ranks his top-10 bubble teams midway through the season. Charles Bassey discusses his journey to Western Kentucky and why the nation should keep an eye on the Hilltoppers. March Chadness joins the pod to break down the picks of the week.
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Head coaches for the top two teams in the country, Gonzaga’s Mark Few and Baylor’s Scott Drew joins the podcast to talk about their team’s performance throughout the year despite game postponements. Andy ranks the top candidates for coach of the year. Belmont’s head coach Casey Alexander dives into the success of the Bruins. Andy and March Chadness go through Andy’s weekly predictions.
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CBS’s college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg reflects on the quality of the 2020-2021 season. Andy ranks his mid-season National Player of the Year. Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright discusses how his team has been adjusting to the COVID-19 protocols. University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett talks about how the Cavaliers are improving despite the pauses the team has taken throughout this season. March Chadness joins to make weekly predictions with Andy.
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Jon Rothstein joins Andy to break down the field after a full week of college hoops in the New Year. Kentucky’s Keion Brooks Jr. discusses how the Wildcats have turned things around after a 6-game losing streak. Andy ranks his top turnaround teams that are trending upwards. Xavier’s Colby Jones shares his emotions after dedicating his game-winner against Providence to his late grandfather. March Chadness joins for weekly game picks.
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The NCAA announced that the entire 2021 NCAA Tournament will be held in Indiana. Kentucky Athletic Director and chair of the NCAA Competition Oversight Committee Mitch Barnhart joins Andy to discuss how the committee came to the decision. Andy ranks the historic tournament sites. ESPN’s Dan Dakich breaks down each of the sites for 2021. March Chadness hosts our weekly game picks and discusses the first NET rankings.
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NCAA SVP of Basketball Dan Gavitt and Andy close out 2020 with a discussion about the start of the season and look ahead to March Madness. Andy ranks the conferences after one month of college hoops. Mizzou's Mark Smith shares what makes the Tigers so strong after their undefeated start to the season. March Chadness joins the pod for the weekly game picks.
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Ken Pomeroy and Kevin Pauga join Andy to statically look at the season after almost one month of play. Andy ranks his top 10 wishes for 2021. Joe Lunardi breaks down the field from top teams to bubble teams. West Virginia’s Miles McBride shares the strengths of the Mountaineers and the tough competition of the Big 12. March Chadness joins to pick the games of the week.
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Seth Davis and Andy discuss Nate Oats’ response to Coach K’s announcement that Duke will cancel the rest of their non-conference schedule. San Diego State’s Brian Dutcher shares how the Aztecs continue to be a top program in the Mountain West. Andy ranks his Top-10 biggest surprise teams of the season. Notre Dame’s Mike Brey discusses the Fighting Irish’s strong start and the importance of continuing to play safely. March Chadness joins the pod for Andy’s picks of the week.
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ESPNs LaPhonso Ellis joins Andy to break down some of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge matchups of the week. Andy ranks his Top-10 ‘Rising Stars’ for the beginning of the season. Texas Tech’s Mac McClung discusses his strong start for the Red Raiders and what it’s like to learn under head coach Chris Beard. Texas’ Shaka Smart shares his experience from the Maui Invitational in Asheville and the story behind his new hairdo. March Chadness joins the pod for the weekly picks.
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Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs joins Andy to talk about his college debut for the Zags and why it was the right decision for him. Andy ranks his top teams who made their mark in the first week of the 2020-21 season. Baylor’s Scott Drew provides an update on his status and looks ahead to the Bears’ season. Ohio University’s Jason Preston shares his inspirational journey to D1 college basketball. March Chadness joins to discuss an upcoming slate of games.
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Kentucky forward Olivier Sarr joins Andy to discuss the season ahead for the Wildcats. Andy ranks his top-10 All-American candidates. Kansas head coach Bill Self and guard Marcus Garrett discuss the challenges of navigating a season during a pandemic. March Chadness joins the podcast to bring back game picks of the week.
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ESPN’s Seth Greenberg joins Andy to preview and break down the ACC in tiers. UNC senior Garrison Brooks discusses how he’s stepped into a leadership role for the Tar Heels and is ready to bounce back from last season. Andy ranks the Top-10 college careers of the No. 1 NBA Draft picks over the last 10 years. Virginia’s Jay Huff shares how he’s gotten creative with his at-home workouts. March Chadness joins the podcast to look at the top college players in the 2020 NBA Draft.
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ESPN and Big Ten Network’s Robbie Hummel joins Andy to break down the Big Ten in tiers. Indiana head coach Archie Miller discusses Trayce Jackson-Davis’ leap from freshman to sophomore year and the challenges of playing in a pandemic will present. Andy ranks his top candidates for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award. Michigan head coach Juwan Howard joins to discuss the depth of the conference and preview his squad. March Chadness joins to look at the top impact seniors.
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ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla joins Andy to preview the Big 12. Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham discusses where he fits best on the floor and why he chose to be a Cowboy. Andy ranks his top candidates for the Karl Malone Award. Howard head coach Kenny Blakeney and freshman Makur Maker discuss Maker’s decision to commit to Howard and what it means for college basketball. March Chadness joins the podcast to break down Andy’s freshman that will make the most impact.
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Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Jimmy Dykes talks with Andy about how he is approaching the college basketball season under new COVID rules and his first impressions about other teams in the SEC. Andy ranks his top Erving award candidates. South Carolina head coach Frank Martin sheds light on his personal experience dealing with COVID-19 and how he’s emphasizing the importance of mental health to his players. March Chadness talks Andy’s most under appreciated teams.
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Pac-12 Network’s Don MacLean joins Andy to break down the tiers of the Pac-12. Andy ranks his Top-20 Jerry West Award candidates. UCLA guard Chris Smith shares the challenges of the offseason and how he’s become a leader for the Bruins. March Chadness and Andy discuss potential breakout players for the upcoming season.
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Big East Digital Network’s John Fanta joins Andy to preview the top teams in the Big East. Andy ranks his top contenders for the Bob Cousy Award. Villanova guard Collin Gillespie discusses whats ahead for an experienced group of Wildcats. March Chadness and Andy break down the ‘Best of the Rest.’
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Fox Sports’ Mark Titus joins Andy to discuss his time at Ohio State and break down Final Four contenders for the upcoming season. Andy ranks his top-10 Player of the Year candidates for 2020-21. Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard discusses his facial hair and gives a preview of his squad. March Chadness makes his return to the podcast, sharing his 'sleepers' that could make a deep run in the tournament.
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ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi joins Andy to break down the details of the season and possibilities for the tournament. Andy ranks his top-10 seeds from his first bracket of the 2020-21 season. Illinois head coach Brad Underwood discusses the challenges of scheduling an unprecedented season and what lies ahead for a strong Fighting Illini squad.
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Andy breaks down the newly updated details of the 2020-21 season. Tennessee’s Yves Pons and John Fulkerson join Andy to discuss the Vols’ expectations for next season. Andy reveals his first Power 36 of the season. Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. explains how the Scarlet Knights have found motivation after the unexpected ending of last season. Andy ranks the top-10 college careers from the Western Conference Final teams, Lakers and Nuggets.
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Hall of Famer Homer Drew, Baylor head coach Scott Drew and Grand Canyon head coach Bryce Drew discuss what it’s like having a family of coaches and what’s ahead for next season. Andy ranks the top-10 college careers from the Eastern Conference Final teams, Celtics and Heat.
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Andy pays tribute to NCAA icon Tom Jernstedt. Purdue head coach Matt Painter, Texas head coach Shaka Smart and Dayton head coach Anthony Grant join Andy to discuss the projected start date of the 2020-21 season and how their teams plan to move forward regarding systemic racism. Andy ranks the top changes to the tournament over the last quarter century in honor of Tom Jernstedt.
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Andy pays tribute to the late John Thompson and Lute Olson, ranking the Top-10 impact players they coached. Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, Kentucky head coach John Calipari and Gonzaga head coach Mark Few join Andy in a conversation about the passing of the legendary coaches, social injustice and the upcoming season. Duke assistant coach Nolan Smith discusses organizing a peaceful protest on campus and shares personal encounters with the police.
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Arizona State guard Remy Martin discusses his decision to return for the Sun Devils and how they are navigating the upcoming season. Iowa center Luka Garza talks about his decision to withdraw from the NBA draft and what’s in store for the Hawkeyes next season. Andy concludes his ranking of the top-20 returning players for the 20-21 season with his top five. Sixers center Kyle O’Quinn discusses his journey to the NBA from Norfolk State and how HBCU’s will continue to stay in the spotlight.
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Andy discusses the status of the start of the regular season. Virginia forward Sam Hauser talks with Andy about getting back on the court for the Cavaliers and being a leader during a social movement. Andy continues ranking his top-20 returning players for next season. Creighton guard Marcus Zegarowski explains the adjustments to practicing in a pandemic and returning to the game following injury. Former NBA and NCAA coach Avery Johnson discusses his journey from Southern University to the NBA and how HBCU’s can be continually supported.
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Ohio State forward Seth Towns discusses his decision to play for the Buckeyes and how he will continue to use his voice. Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert talks about returning for his senior season and how he can be a leader for the Bulldogs on and off the court. Andy continues ranking his Top-20 returning players for the upcoming season. Alabama State head coach Mo Williams discusses what drew him to coach for an HBCU and what the unprecedented time means for the season.
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Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis discusses his decision to return to Indiana for his sophomore season. Andy begins ranking his Top-20 returning players for this upcoming season. Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon shares how he has continued to educate himself on racial injustices. Turgeon builds his ‘Dream Player’ with Andy from ten specific characteristics of former players. Andy ranks his top-10 team captains from 2010.
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Villanova head coach Jay Wright joins Andy Katz to discuss how his team continues to have conversations about racial justice while separated because of the pandemic. Wright builds his ‘Dream Player’ with Andy from ten specific characteristics of former players. Andy ranks his top-10 players for basketball IQ since 2000.
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Kentucky head coach John Calipari joins Andy Katz to discuss his partnership with the McLendon Foundation Minority Leadership Initiative. Calipari builds his ‘Dream Player’ with Andy from ten specific characteristics of former players. Andy ranks his top-10 athletes from NCAA title runner-ups.
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Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes discusses social change from a collegiate level and the challenges of planning for a season during the pandemic. Barnes builds his ‘Dream Player’ with Andy from ten specific characteristics of former players from Tennessee and Texas among others. Penn’s Jelani Williams explains his father’s ‘A Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth’ initiative. Andy ranks his Top-10 Glue guys since 2010.
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Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo discusses racial inequality and moving forward with college athletics. Izzo builds his ‘Dream Player’ with Andy from ten specific characteristics. All six men’s DI head coaches in Mississippi discuss the impact of removing the Confederate symbol from the state flag.
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West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins discusses the current climate throughout college athletics. Huggins builds his ‘Dream Player’ with Andy from ten specific characteristics. Davidson guard Kellan Grady talks about how he drew inspiration from his grandmother’s activism in South Africa. Andy ranks his top-10 clutch players in March Madness the last 10 years.
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Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl talks about the racial tension in America and the discussions he’s having with his players. Bruce reminisces over his top players to build his 'Dream Player' with Andy. Texas Tech guard Kyler Edwards expresses how he’s using his voice to express his feelings about the racial climate in America and shares the openness of the Texas Tech team. Andy ranks the top-10 three-point shooters since 2011.
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Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton talks with Andy about current climate in America and the racial inequality he faced when he first started coaching. Gabe Kalscheur, University of Minnesota guard, discusses how many college athletes are expressing themselves regarding the social injustices occurring in America and how the atmosphere on college campuses will be different at Minnesota. Andy ranks the top-10 rebounders of the past ten years.
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Andy starts this week's episode addressing the killing of George Floyd and other social injustices that face the Black community with a statement from Syracuse head coach Jim Boehiem and the NCAA President Mark Emmert. Boeheim talks with Andy about building his dream player using ten different character traits from former players. Boeheim shares his hopes for the Orange this upcoming season and the renovation update on the Carrier Dome. Andy ranks his top 10 defenders since 2010.
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This week, Hall of Fame head coach Roy Williams builds his dream player with Andy using ten specific character traits. Williams discusses the origin and importance of the secondary break for the Tar Heels. Andy ranks his top 10 favorite bucket getters who scored at least 2000 points from the past 10 years.
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In this week’s Senior Showcase, Andy ranks the top five performances from Michigan’s Zavier Simpson and Seton Hall’s Myles Powell. Simpson reflects on his time with former Michigan head coach John Beilein and what he remembers most from the Wolverines’ 2018 national championship run. Powell discusses being the first in his family to graduate college and gives his take on the toughest players to face in the Big East.
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Our Senior Showcase continues this week as Andy ranks the top games for Michigan State Spartan Cassius Winston and Maryland Terrapin Anthony Cowan Jr. Cassius Winston talks about his growth on and off the court and how Tom Izzo pushed him to be a better player. Anthony Cowan Jr. speaks on why he chose to stay close to home and his relationship with Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon.
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This week in our Senior Showcase, Marquette guard Markus Howard and Penn State forward Lamar Stevens rank the top five performances of their career with Andy. Markus Howard shares how training with his brothers helped him get tough shots off while playing at Marquette. Lamar Stevens reflects on how the Nittany Lions' basketball program improved over the years.
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Oregon Duck Payton Pritchard and Utah State Aggie Sam Merrill
The Senior Showcase continues this week as Andy ranks Oregon Duck Payton Pritchard's top performances of the season and Utah State Aggie Sam Merrill's top 5 performances of his career. Payton Pritchard shares how he built trust with his head coach in order to have the ball in his hands during those clutch moments. Sam Merrill reflects on his senior season and how the coaching staff elevated his level of play.
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On this episode of MM365, Andy ranks the best performances of Kansas Jayhawk Udoka Azubuike and Butler Bulldog Kamar Baldwin. Udoka discusses with Andy about how he's preparing for the NBA draft and how he constantly thinks about his family in Nigeria during the pandemic. Kamar Baldwin reflects on how the season unfolded and gives Andy his thoughts on his top 5 performance of his career.
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Andy breaks down his first Power 36 for 2020-21. Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes explains how he's staying in touch with the players and looks ahead to next season. FSU's head coach Leonard Hamilton shares how the Seminoles' chemistry developed throughout the year. Kansas guard & Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Garrett discusses why he thinks the Jayhawks have serious national title implications. Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert gives Andy a preview of the Zags' experience heading into next season.
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Andy speaks with former UMBC Retriever Jairus Lyles about the 2018 UMBC memorable win over the Virginia Cavaliers. Former Michigan Wolverine head coach John Beilein describes the Trey Burke game tying shot against Syracuse in 2013 and his thought process while seeing Trey's shot. Former Illinois head coach Bruce Weber tells the story of how the Illini pulled off a 15 point comeback against Arizona in the 2005 tournament. Kris Jenkins says why the 2016 championship game against the UNC Tar Heels is the best championship game of all time. Andy predicts the Final Four matchups of the best March Madness Moments.
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Andy gives an update on the March Madness Moments bracket matchups. Ryan Odom, UMBC's head coach, talks with Andy about the Retrievers' 2018 March Madness upset victory against UVA and the teams' thought process throughout the game. Bryce Drew, former Valparaiso basketball player, relives his buzzer-beating shot against Ole Miss from 1998 with Andy. Former Badger Brandon Koenig speaks about his game-winning three-point shot against Xavier in 2016. Villanova head coach Jay Wright touches on the 2016 Kris Jenkins National Championship shot against UNC. Dereck Whittenburg from the NC State National Championship team dives into the details of the tournament run the Wolfpack went on with coaching legend Jimmy V.
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Andy Katz breaks down the new March Madness Moments social media tournament bracket. Andy catches up with Mitch Henderson, point guard for that Cinderella Princeton team, about being on the winning-side of one of the most improbable upsets in Tournament history. Danny Ainge joins in on the episode to talk about his emotional game winner in 1981. Former Nevada Wolf Pack head coach Eric Musselman relives Nevada's historic comeback vs. Cincinnati. Roger Powell Jr. of that 2005 Fighting Illini team speaks with Andy about their come-from-behind victory. Dan Wetzel, author of Glory Road, talks the historical impact of Texas Western Miners, the first team to win a title with an all-black starting lineup.
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Andy Katz reacts to the cancellation of the NCAA men's basketball Tournament. NCAA vice president of men's basketball Dan Gavitt joins to explain the unprecedented process of decision-making that ultimately led to cancellation.
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Andy Katz speaks with Obi Toppin of the Dayton Flyers about how the Flyers have developed throughout the year and what makes this team so special. ESPN's Bracketologist Joe Lunardi talks with Andy about which teams he thinks are in, out or on the bubble. Andy ranks his top ten All-Americans and his pick for National Player of the Year. Basketball sports broadcaster Dan Dakich dives into why he thinks Greg Gard is Coach of the Year, his thoughts on each conference and how the tournament is wide open. Andy & March Chadness look ahead to the upcoming week & discuss the most intriguing matchups.
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Andy Katz talks with Virginia head coach Tony Bennett about how the team has evolved throughout the year, the changes they need to make defensively and the mindset they will need heading into the tournament. UCLA head coach Mike Cronin shares his thoughts on the Bruins' young team and how the adversity they have faced has built trust between them. Andy ranks the best coaches come tournament time. Fighting Illini freshman center Kofi Cockburn speaks with Andy about the expectations he set for himself this season and the brotherly bond he's formed with Giorgi Bezhanishvili. Andy & Chad look ahead to the upcoming week & discuss the most intriguing matchups.
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The distinguished data analyst Ken Pomeroy speaks with Andy about the specifics of his Kenpom ranking system, how the ranking system affects bubble teams and makes an early prediction on which team could make a deep run in the tournament. Andy ranks his Top-10 toughest home court advantages in college basketball this season. BYU head coach Mark Pope speaks on why the Cougars have the best locker room in the nation and Maryland's head coach Mark Turgeon talks about the loss against Ohio State and their mindset heading into the last stretch of the regular season. Andy and March Chadness look ahead to the upcoming week & discuss the most intriguing matchups
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Georgetown's Patrick Ewing speaks with Andy on the Hoyas overcoming adversity. San Diego State star Malachi Flynn speaks on the Aztecs historic season. Andy ranks his Top 10 National Championship Contenders. Former Butler star Matt Howard reminisces on the Bulldogs' historic run in March Madness 10 years ago and the Gordon Hayward shot that nearly shocked the world. Conference USA Commissioner Judy MacLeod explains their unique scheduling late in the season where the best teams play each other leading into the conference tournament. Andy and March Chadness preview and predict the upcoming week's top games.
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Andy speaks with Duke guard Tre Jones about the Blue Devils' season thus far and how they have improved throughout the season. Seton Hall guard Myles Powell talks about the Pirates most recent win against Villanova and the relentlessness of his teammates. Andy Ranks the 10 teams that could crack the top 4 lines come March. Kevin White, Chair of NCAA Men's Basketball Committee sheds light on the Committee's Bracket Preview selection process. Andy and March Chadness look ahead to the week's upcoming matchups.
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ESPN's Joe Lunardi joins Andy to talk bracket predictions and the revolving door at the top of the basketball rankings. Andy ranks his top ten most balanced teams in college basketball. Louisville's Head Coach Chris Mack explains how his team has been improving throughout the season and Michigan's Head Coach Juwan Howard discusses how his veterans have impacted the team. March Chadness and Andy lookahead to the weeks upcoming matchups.
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Andy Katz pays tribute to Kobe Bryant. Fox Sports's Tim Brando reflects on some of his favorite calls and moments from his career. Andy ranks his top ten toughest teams in the country. Michigan State's Tom Izzo speaks on what it takes to win a Big Ten and National Championship in this basketball era and Jim Boeheim sheds light on the Orange's recent winning streak. Andy and March Chadness look at this week's upcoming matchups.
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Sporting News Writer Mike DeCourcy speaks with Andy to debate Player of the Year. Andy ranks his top ten Sophomores of the season. Texas Tech's Chris Beard explains how the Raiders deal with adversity and Kentucky guard Immanuel Quickley talks how his role has changed throughout the season. Andy and March Chadness look ahead at this weeks most intriguing matchups.
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Bruce Pearl speaks about Auburn's undefeated record. Andy Katz ranks his potential March Madness teams with the biggest question marks. Wichita State's Gregg Marshall shares his thoughts on the 2OT victory at UConn, KPI creator and Michigan State administrator Kevin Pauga breakdown Andy's latest bracket prediction. Andy makes his weekly picks with March Chadness.
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Andy Katz catches up with Fox Sports broadcaster Steve Lavin about his coaching experiences and how Gene Keady influenced him over the years. Andy ranks his top 10 toughest conferences through January. Myles Powell speaks about his teammates stepping up in clutch moments and Dayton's Obi Toppin describes how he elevated his game to become one of the best players in the country. Andy makes his predictions for this week's upcoming games with March Chadness.
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Andy speaks to college basketball legend Dick Vitale about this rollercoaster season and which teams are flying under the radar. Dickie V reveals his favorite games and players of the decade. Andy ranks his top ten teams of the decade that did not win a title. Butler's head coach LaVall Jordan talks about the development of his players and keeping the Butler name at a high caliber. San Diego State's head coach Brian Dutcher, sheds light on his teams resilience and maintaining momentum throughout the season. Andy and March Chadness look at this week's upcoming matchups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Katz speaks to Gonzaga's head coach Mark Few on bringing UNC to Spokane and the madness early in the season. Andy ranks his Top 10 Teams of the Decade. FOX Sports' Gus Johnson reflects on his favorite gameplay calls over the years, and Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde dives into the passionate & heated Louisville-Kentucky rivalry. Andy looks ahead and picks the winner of the most intriguing matchups for the upcoming week with March Chadness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Katz talks with Kansas HC Bill Self about the Jayhawks journey from losing on opening night to securing the #1 ranking in the country. Andy ranks his Top-10 breakout freshmen who were ranked outside the preseason Top-20 recruiting rankings. NCAA Director of Media Coordination/Statistics David Worlock joins to explain the new NET rankings and how it will impact March Madness. Andy looks ahead and picks his most intriguing matchups for the upcoming week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Katz catches up with Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors at teammate Draymond Green's Michigan State jersey retirement ceremony. ESPN analyst Robbie Hummel joins to break down the entire college basketball landscape. Andy ranks his Top-10 most surprising teams of the season thus far. Maryland senior guard Anthony Cowan Jr. joins to talk about the Terps 10-0 start. Andy looks ahead and picks his most intriguing matchups for the upcoming week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Katz talks with Stephen F. Austin forward Nathan Bain about his game-winner to upset #1 Duke, and the outpouring of support for his family's recovery from Hurricane Dorian (7:35). West Virginia HC Bob Huggins joins to talk about the Mountaineers 7-0 start (19:38). Andy ranks his Top-10 Player of the Year contenders (33:00). ESPN's Jimmy Dykes joins to discuss the Battle 4 Atlantis and how Michigan is proving the experts wrong (39:45). Andy looks ahead and picks his most intriguing matchups for the upcoming week (1:02:25)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy Katz talks with Texas guard and leukemia survivor Andrew Jones about his incredible journey to get back on the court (7:00). Duke guard Tre Jones joins to talk about the Blue Devils establishing a defensive identity, and winning the 2K Empire Classic (15:15). Andy ranks his Top-10 from the past week (19:55). ESPN's Joe Lunardi joins to discuss November trends that could matter in March (22:16). Andy looks ahead and picks his most intriguing matchups for the upcoming week (34:30).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Many predicted Florida to be a Final Four team this season, but their 0-2 start proves that may not happen! Head Coach Mike White explains what he and the team need to do to right the ship, what he expects of Kerry Blackshear Jr. moving forward, and the shooting improvements he's already seeing in Scottie Lewis. North Carolina freshman point guard Cole Anthony speaks to upholding the Anthony name, being his own man (despite his dad's success at both the college and NBA levels), and the most challenging aspect of making the jump from highschool to college. And Pac-12 Network and LA Clippers announcer Don Maclean talks about the Pac12's great start, and why they were able to make such improvements as a league. He also weighs in on UCLA, USC, Oregon, Arizona and Washington! Plus a new #KatzRankz, Andy's Top 10 of the week!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brendan Quinn from The Athletic was at the Michigan State game on Sunday night when Cassius Winston took the court following the tragic loss of his younger brother, Zachary, and talks about Cassius' incredible performance among the support of his dad, brother, and basketball family. Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann's team is off to a 2-0 start, and is preparing to face Villanova and in-state rival, Cincinnati. He speaks to his team's tough schedule, and his hopes for their season. And Markus Howard from Marquette weighs in on the team's improvements from the summer, why he's focused on diversifying his own game, and what makes the Wisconsin rivalry great.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The regular season is finally here! Andy Katz welcomes in all four coaches from each of the top-ranked teams in this year's Champions Classic, and previews the 2019-20 season. Tom Izzo discusses Michigan State's experienced roster and all that comes with being ranked #1 (3:30). John Calipari talks about the defensive identity of the #2 Wildcats and learning from last year's Champions Classic (10:34). Andy gives his picks for All-American teams by ranking his top-10 players in college basketball (17:25). Mike Krzyzewski talks about #4 Duke's talented freshman class, returning leaders, and a wide open field (22:00). Bill Self talks about the imposing frontcourt of the #3 Jayhawks and integrating newcomers. Andy looks ahead and breaks down the most intriguing matchups during Opening Week (32:29). NCAA Senior VP of Basketball Dan Gavitt joins to talk storylines and rules changes for the 2019-20 season (46:15)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this Big 12 preview show, Andy Katz is joined by ESPN's Fran Fraschilla to breakdown the Conference's biggest stories (4:30). Andy ranks his Top-10 players in the Big 12 for the upcoming season (14:50), talks with Shaka Smart about the Longhorns quest for consistency (18:35), catches up with Scott Drew about Baylor and Conference depth (23:50), and chats with Preseason All-Big 12 selection Devon Dotson about the Jayhawks (27:41). Andy talks with Bruce Weber about expectations for Kansas State (32:38), and discusses Iowa State's unique Home Court advantage with Steve Prohm (36:33), before looking ahead to his locks and bubble teams from the Big 12 in March (40:15).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the SEC Conference Preview with Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl, Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes, Florida's Kerry Blackshear, Jr., and Tom Crean from Georgia! Bruce Pearl addresses the tournament expectations on Auburn, and how their style of play may change with 5 returners and 8 newcomers. Rick Barnes explains why he loves the leadership that Tennessee has already cultivated after losing Grant Williams, and why he thinks Tennessee deserves another tournament run this season. And Kerry Blackshear Jr., discusses his reasons for transferring home to Florida, and the lessons he learned at Virginia Tech. Plus, former Ole Miss head coach turned SEC Network analyst, Andy Kennedy, breaks down the conference team-by-team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.