Small College Basketball Podcast: Recent Episodes
Chris Cottrell
The Small College Basketball Podcast, hosted by former NCAA Division II Basketball coach Chris Cottrell, promotes college basketball teams, players, and coaches across the NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, USCAA and NCCAA levels. Weekly episodes include highlights, interviews and insights celebrating small college basketball’s best programs, teams, players, coaches, and alumni at levels beyond NCAA Division I.
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Pat Estepp. This season Coach Estepp led Cedarville University to the NCCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship!! Cottrell and Estepp discuss the journey of the Cedarville Yellow Jackets season and recap the national championship game against Wayland Baptist.
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Website featuring the National Championship Game Recap
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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Brooks Miller. This season Brooks Miller led Trine University to the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship!! Cottrell and Miller discuss the journey of the Trine Thunder season and recap the national championship game against Hampden Sydney.
Cottrell and Miller also briefly discuss buzzer beaters, the best team activities from this past season and how the team and coaches locked into the NCAA tournament.
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Website featuring Coach Brooks Miller
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Website featuring NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament
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Website featuring NCCAA National Tournament
Website featuring USCAA National Tournament
Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel
For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a solo episode. Cottrell recaps the national championship games from NCAA Division III and the USCAA.
Cottrell also briefly previews the remaining tournaments and national championship schedule for NCAA Division II, NAIA, and NCCAA.
For additional information please click the links below to follow all of the Small College Basketball National Tournament progress.
Website featuring NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament
Website featuring NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Tournament
Website featuring NAIA National Tournament
Website featuring NCCAA National Tournament
Website featuring USCAA National Tournament
Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel
For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with the host of the “Q-Cast” Bob Quillman. This is Quillman’s second visit to the Small College Basketball Podcast, and we are grateful as he is one of the brightest minds in NCAA Division III Basketball coverage. Quillman joined Chris Cottrell earlier in the season to discuss NCAA Division III Basketball on episode 13.
You can listen to that episode here….
In today’s episode, Quillman and Cottrell discuss the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship Tournament. Topics covered include upsets in the opening rounds, best performances, and games to watch in the Sweet 16 and beyond.
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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with head coach Aaron Landon. Coach Landon is in his 4th season as the head men’s basketball coach at St. Martin’s University, in Washington State.
At the time of the interview, St. Martin’s was the #13 ranked team in NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball. St. Martin’s competes in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC).
In today’s episode, Coach Landon and Cottrell discuss the changing landscape of Small College Basketball, winning on the road, and swimming in the Pacific Ocean on Thanksgiving…
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Website featuring Roster and Coach Landon
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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with head coach Matt Margenthaler. Coach Margenthaler is in his 22nd season as the head men’s basketball coach at Minnesota State University.
At the time of the interview, Minnesota State was the number two ranked team in NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball. Currently they are 5th in the nation and scheduled to play four of their last five games at home.
In today’s episode, Coach Margenthaler and Cottrell discuss the weather, managing the dog days of January and the elite coaches and players in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
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Website featuring Coach Matt Margenthaler
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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with D3Hoops.com managing editor Pat Coleman. Coleman is one of the foremost experts on NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball.
Today, Cottrell and Coleman talk about the top teams and top players in NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball. The two discuss the NIL and the impact of the transfer portal on small college basketball. And, Pat Coleman lines up the second half of the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball, what to expect and the timeline of events leading to the national championship game.
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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Steve Drabyn from Bethel University. Bethel University is currently 14-3 and scheduled to take on Taylor University. In the most recent NAIA Coaches’ Poll Bethel is ranked #23 in the country.
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Website featuring Bethel University Basketball
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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Chuck Benson and Junior Guard Nick Brenegan from Carson Newman University. Carson Newman competes in the NCAA DIvision II South Atlantic Conference.
Last weekend Brenegan set a school record with 17 made 3-pointers and scored 64 points in CNU’s victory over Newberry College.
Coach Benson, Brenegan and Host, Chris Cottrell, discuss the career night for Brenegan, the state of Carson Newman Men’s Basketball and the strength of the South Atlantic Conference.
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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Brooks McKowen from Upper Iowa University. Coach McKowen is in his 11th season as the head coach at Upper Iowa and are entering Saturday’s game on a 4-game winning streak.
Coach McKowen and Cottrell discuss their transition from Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference to the Great Lakes Valley Conference as well as their depth of talent and the leadership of 5th year senior, Jake Hilmer.
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Website featuring Upper Iowa University Men’s Basketball
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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a a recap of the 2023 portion of the small college basketball season.
Cottrell covers NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III rankings as well as the latest in NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA teams and players.
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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a conversation with the NAIA’s Grace College Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Scott Moore and their returning NAIA All American Elijah Malone. Elijah Malone is a Senior Forward at Grace College, while Moore is in his fifth season as the head coach.
Today, Cottrell, Moore and Malone talk relationship building, managing expectations and Christmas parties.
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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and NAIA’s Taylor University Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Josh Andrews. Andrews is in his 11th season as the coach at Taylor University.
Today, Cottrell and Andrews talk about Taylor’s “Silent Night” tradition, his team, his team’s execution and confident shot making.
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Website featuring Taylor University Basketball
For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and guest, Bob Quillman. Quillman hosts the “Q-Cast” and is the founder of iwuhoops.com… He is one of the brightest minds in NCAA Division III Basketball coverage.
Today, Cottrell and Bob Quillman discuss the state of Illinois Wesleyan University Basketball, the overall landscape of NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball and also the relationships he has formed throughout his years of coverage.
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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and special guest, Trevor Hudgins. Hudgins currently plays overseas for Le Mans in France’s Euroleague.
Hudgins was a standout guard at Northwest Missouri State University where he was named the NCAA Division II Player of the Year in back-to-back seasons in 2021 and 2022, and was named the MIAA Player of the Year in three straight seasons from 2020 to 2022. In 2022, Hudgins was named the Small College Basketball Bevo Francis Award winner
Today, Cottrell and Trevor Hudgins discuss the creation of his award, the impact his family has had on his career and playing for one of the nations top coaches in Ben McCollum.
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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and Coach Chris Briggs from Georgetown College (NAIA) in Kentucky. Coach Briggs is in his 13th season as head coach and recently guided Georgetown College to its 2,000th men’s basketball win as a member of the NAIA.
Today, Cottrell and Coach Briggs discuss the history and success of Georgetown College Men’s Basketball, their upcoming schedule. Listeners also get an inside look at the many different hats, small college basketball coaches have to wear throughout the season.
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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and Coach Ken French, of Oakland City University in Indiana. Coach French is a long-time NAIA head coach, previously holding the same position at Rio Grande University in Ohio.
Today, Cottrell and Coach French discuss his holiday event featuring some of the best men’s and women’s teams in NAIA Basketball, “The Show”. In its’ ninth year, “The Show” had 20 elite NAIA Men’s Basketball teams and 10 elite NAIA Women’s Basketball teams competing in Kingsport, TN over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. Cottrell and Coach French discuss “The Show”, his Oakland City men’s basketball team and being a lifelong Small College Basketball Coach.
Website featuring the Coach Ken French
Website featuring Oakland City University Men’s Basketball
For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a discussion with the participating coaches representing the NCAA Division III schools participating in the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic.
Cottrell interviews the four coaches prior to this weekend’s event in Aberdeen, South Dakota on the Campus of Northern State University.
Coaches Scott Bittner (Stockton), David Hastings (Keene State Univ), Pat McKenzie (St Johns, MN) and Jeff Gard (UW-Platteville) discuss their teams and the opportunity to participate in the Small College Basketball Champions Classic.
Website featuring the Small College Basketball Champions Classic
For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a discussion with Coach Greg Tonagel, from Indiana Wesleyan University (NAIA). Coach Tonagel recently won his 500th career game and we celebrate that accomplishment among other discussions. Website featuring Coach Greg TonagelWebsite featuring Indiana Wesleyan University BasketballFor more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.comFor all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.comFor more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcastYou can follow Host Chris Cottrell onTwitter @Coach_Cottrell_LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell
In this weekend’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a conversation with Wayne Cavadi, also known as the “Dean of DII.” Wayne covers men’s and women’s NCAA Division II sports for the NCAA.com and has been involved in the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic in the past. He also hosts the weekly DII Nation Podcast available on Spotify and YouTube. In today’s episode Cottrell and Cavadi discuss the:
- NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Power 10 Preseason Rankings
- SCB Hall of Fame Classic Field
- Players to Watch in NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball this season
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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a special interview with Chad Lance and his son, Jace Lance of Missouri Valley College (NAIA). Coach Lance is the Head Men’s Basketball coach at Missouri Valley College and Jace is entering his junior season, after averaging 12 points per game as a freshman and sophomore. In today’s episode we discuss the special bond between father and son, coach and player.
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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a special announcement and an interview with Coach Jim Crutchfield. Coach Crutchfield is the Head Men’s Basketball coach at Nova Southeastern University (NCAA D II). Coach Crutchfield led Nova Southeastern to the 2022-2023 Men’s Basketball NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball National Championship and a perfect 36-0 record last season.
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Website featuring Nova Southeastern University Basketball
For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and guest John Kirkorian. Coach Kirkorian is the Head Men’s Basketball coach at Christopher Newport University (NCAA DIII). Coach Kirkorian led Christopher Newport to the 2022-2023 Men’s Basketball NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship and a 30-3 record last season.
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Website featuring Christopher Newport University Men’s Basketball
For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and guest Colby Blaine. Coach Blaine is the Head Men’s Basketball coach at the College of Idaho (NAIA). Coach Blaine led the College of Idaho to the 2022-2023 Men’s Basketball NAIA National Championship and a 36-1 record last season.
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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
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In today’s episode, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and special guest, the founder of Small College Basketball, to discuss the major events of the upcoming season including the:
Grand Opening of the Tribute to Small College Basketball
The 2023 Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Class
and the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, to be played at Lakeland, Florida.
Website featuring the Tribute to Small College Basketball
Website featuring the 2023 Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Class
Website featuring the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic at Florida Southern College
For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops
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In today’s episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner on a recap of the 2023 NCAA Division II Elite Eight, Final Four and National Championship games. Elite Eight Games (4:13)Final Four Game (18:40)National Championship Game (26:43) And, at the end of the episode (37: 40) Cottrell and Gardiner discuss some of the names and players to watch on the Bevo Francis Award Watchlist.For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast
In today’s episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner on a recap of the 2023 Small College Basketball National Championships NCAA D III (3:35)NAIA (12:50) NCCAA (24:15)USCAA (30:15)And, half way through the episode (32:05) Cottrell and Gardiner break down the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Elite Eight which kicks off later today, Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Next week’s episode will feature a recap of the NCAA Division II Elite Eight, Final Four and National Championship Games. As well as a recap of the National awards and Bevo Francis Award Nominees. For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast
In today’s episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner on their second 2023 Small College Basketball Bracketology… Cottrell and Gardiner break down the NAIA Quadrants (2:00) preview the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 (21:40) and the NCAA Division II Brackets (40:00). Today’s Bracketology offers a deep dive into styles of play analysis, multiple round match ups, and a look at some of the top players competing this post season.NAIA (2:00) NCAA Division III (21:40) NCAA Division II (40:00) For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast
In today’s episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner on their second 2023 Small College Basketball Post Season Primer. Cottrell and Gardiner get listeners caught up on hottest teams and players entering the NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA post season play. Cottrell and Gardiner will do a deep dive into the Brackets next week! Gardiner and Cottrell break down the rankings, polls across USCAA, NCCAA and the NAIA, while discussing some of the best players in the country, on the Bevo Francis Award Watch-List. For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast
In today’s episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner on their 2023 Small College Basketball Post Season Primer. Cottrell and Gardiner get listeners caught up on hottest teams and players as we round the corner into the NCAA Division 2 tournament. Selection Sunday is March 5, 2023 for NCAA Division 2. They also prepare listeners for the NCAA Division 3 postseason with a recap of the brackets, with insight into the the top teams and players. NCAA Division 3 Brackets we’re released on Monday, Feb 27. Gardiner and Cottrell break down the rankings, polls across NCAA Division 2 and Division 3 while also discussing some of the best players in the country, on the Bevo Francis Award Watch-List. For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast
In today’s episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner as they get you caught up on the top storylines, performers and teams from 2022. Cottrell and Gardiner get listeners caught up on the latest storylines and highlights from across Men’s Basketball in the NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III. Gardiner and Cottrell break down the rankings, top players and performances of the last month and get you ready for upcoming conference play. For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast
In today’s episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner as they get you caught up on the top storylines, performers and teams from 2022. Todays podcast features the latest storylines and highlights from across Men’s Basketball in the USCAA, NCCAA and NAIA. Gardiner and Cottrell break down the rankings, top players and performances of the last month and get you ready for upcoming conference play. For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast
In today’s episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner as they preview the 2022 Small College Basketball Champion’s Classic. Twelve games over two days featuring some of the top teams and coaches in the country!Cottrell and Gardiner preview this weekends NCAA D3, NAIA and NCCAA D2 games taking place in Aberdeen. SD. Friday, November 18Illinois Wesleyan vs. Nebraska WesleyanSt. Joseph vs. Wisconsin-OshkoshCarroll vs. MorningsideIndiana Wesleyan vs. Dakota WesleyanNorthern State vs. Ferris StateMinnesota Duluth vs. Point Loma Nazarene Saturday, November 19Wisconsin-Oshkosh vs. Nebraska WesleyanSt. Joseph vs. Illinois WesleyanIndiana Wesleyan vs. MorningsideCarroll vs. Dakota WesleyanNorthern State vs. Point Loma NazareneMinnesota Duluth vs. Ferris StateFor more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast
In today’s episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner as they recap the 2022 Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic. Ten games over two days featuring some of the top teams and coaches in the country!Saturday’s recaps include post game interviews. Sunday’s games are recapped by Cottrell and Gardiner. Saturday, November 5, 2022Hillsdale 64 Dallas Baptist 57Nova Southeastern 101 Alabama-Huntsville 81Lincoln Memorial 108 Valdosta State 80Florida Southern 96 Flagler 80NW MO State 78 West Texas A&M 62 Sunday, November 6, 2022Alabama-Huntsville 83 Lincoln Memorial 81 Nova Southeastern 95 Dallas Baptist 65Hillsdale 79 Valdosta State 65Florida Southern 92 West Texas A&M 90NW MO State 88 Flagler 75Cottrell and Gardiner review the 2022 Small College Basketball Hall of Fame All Classic Team:Chaney Johnson, AL Huntsville Max Shulman, AL Huntsville E.J. Dambreville, FL Southern Joe Reuter, Hillsdale Kyle Goessler, Hillsdale Dallas Graziani, Nova Southeastern RJ Sunahara, Nova Southeastern Kyle Young, Flagler Luke Waters, NW MO State Diego Bernard, NW MO StateMost Valuable PlayerJadin Booth, Florida SouthernFor more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast
In today’s episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner as they recap the 2022 Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Inductees. Inductees included Players:Jim Bond (Pasadena College)Bo Clark (Central Florida)Darryl Jones (Benedictine)Todd Linder (Tampa)Derrick “Rick” Mahorn (Hampton)Steve Platt (Huntington (IN)Glynn Saulters (Northeast Louisiana)Jerry Shipp (Southeastern Oklahoma State)Frank “Porky” Vieira (Quinnipiac)Coaches:Jim Phelan (Mount St. Mary’s)Harry Statham (McKendree)and Contributor/Player: Earl Lloyd (West Virginia State)Congratulations to all of the Hall of Fame inductees… Listeners can hear interviews from:Jim Bond Bo Clark Darryl Jones Glynn Saulters (Northeast Louisiana)Coach Harry Statham (McKendree)As well as Larry Smith Award winner, Dr. Ronn Johnson. For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast
In today’s episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner as they preview this weekend’s SMALL COLLEGE BASKETBALL Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Cottrell and Gardiner introduce each of the 9 Players, 2 coaches and Contributor Earl Lloyd as part of this years Small College Basketball Hall of Game Class. Listeners also get a preview of the weekend’s Hall of Fame Classic taking place at Jenkins Fieldhouse on the campus of Florida Southern College Saturday and Sunday… the hosts breakdown each of the 10-elite NCAA Division II men’s basketball programs competing this weekend. For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast
In today’s episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner previewing the upcoming NAIA’s Men’s Basketball season. Cottrell and Gardiner recap last season’s National Championship and preview the Preseason Top 25 teams this season. Hosts provide insight and analysis of players to watch, the transfer portal and more on the third episode of the Small College Basketball podcast, second season. For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast
In today’s episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner previewing the upcoming NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball season. Cottrell and Gardiner recap last season’s National Championship and preview the Preseason Top 25 teams this season. Chris and Rob give insight and analysis on players to watch, the transfer portal and more on the second episode of the Small College Basketball podcast, second season. For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast
In this weeks episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner previewing the upcoming NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball season. Cottrell and Gardiner recap last season’s National Championship and preview the Preseason Top 25 teams this season. Chris and Rob give insight and analysis on players to watch, the transfer portal and more on the first episode of the Small College Basketball podcast, second season. For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast
In this weeks episode, listeners can enjoy a National Awards Show. Host Chris Cottrell recognizes award winners and All America teams from NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA and the NCCAA. Cottrell also recognizes the Bevo Francis Award winner as well as the Harry Stratham Coach of Impact Award winner win this episode.
In this podcast listeners can also hear about the upcoming Small College Basketball National Awards Show. The show will be aired live on YouTube, Friday, April 15 at 7:00pm. Listeners can follow this link to watch the show live.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5W0zPc17Ak
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⌨️Show Notes📝
In this weeks episode, listeners can enjoy a compilation of interviews from this year’s Small College Basketball National Champion coaches… Listen to Back to Back to Back NCAA Division II National Champion head coach Ben McCollum from Northwest Missouri State (1:15).
NCAA Division III National Champion coach Josh Merkel gives insight into his Randolph Macon Men’s Basketball program (28:15).
And, hear the NAIA National Coach of the Year, Stacy Hollowell and coach of the NAIA National Champion Loyola University, New Orleans (1:02:02).
For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell recaps the NAIA National Championship game as well as the the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. Also included is a recap, celebrating all of this year’s men’s small college basketball National Champions.
For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell previews the NCAA Division II Elite Eight. Also included is a recap and brief preview of the NAIA National Championship game, to be played on Tuesday night. Cottrell also provides brief recaps of the NCAA Division III National Championship and the NCCAA National Championship.
Today’s guest is Wayne Cavadi, of www.ncaa.com to preview the NCAA Division II Elite Eight beginning Tuesday and culminating with the National Championship game on Saturday, this weekend.
For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell previews the NCAADII Sweet 16 as well as a brief recap of the USCAA Championships and NCCAA Championships.
Today’s guest is Pat Coleman of www.D3 hoops.com to preview the NCAA DIII Final Four, set for this weekend.
For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell breaks down the NCAA Division II Tournament brackets, recaps the opening weekend of the NCAA Division III National Tournament and also provides insight into the NAIA National Tournament Brackets.
Cottrell also discusses the NCCAA Tournament and USCAA Tournaments.
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell interviews the founder and guru of all things Small College Basketball, John McCarthy.
Cottrell and John McCarthy discuss the huge game in NCAA DIII basketball between Yeshiva Univ. and Illinois Wesleyan, with other teams to watch at the Division III level. They talk NCAA DII hoop including Lubbock Christian at #1 as well as the parity and depth throughout DII Top 25. Cottrell and McCarthy also talk about the deep pool of talent throughout the NAIA level… Number one in the country, Loyola (New Orleans) is really good! The hosts then turn their attention to some of the top players across Small College Basketball and pontificate on the Bevo Francis Award.
Today’s episode wraps with major announcements from the Small College Basketball team regarding the Hall of Fame Classic and Small College Basketball Capital Campaign.
For more information on today’s announcements and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell interviews the head coach of California State University, San Bernardino, Andy Newman. Currently, CSU San Bernardino is 20-2 and ranked #6 in last weeks NCAA D2 Mens Basketball Top 25 Coaches Poll.
Coach Newman is in his 4th season as the head coach at CSU San Bernardino and has an overall record of 56-24.
In today’s episode Coach Cottrell and Coach Newman discuss navigating the year off from competition in the 2020-2021 season. Cottrell and Newman also discuss how the year away and CCAA’s decision to cancel the season, impacted recruiting and the roster at CSU San Bernardino. Coach Newman also talks rebounding margins, assisting the basketball and their elite backcourt of Darius Lubom, Brandon Knapper and Darius Mickens.
Previously Newman led the Coyotes to a 15-14 record in his first season with a win over then ranked #16 UC San Diego, who is now an NCAA Division I institution. In a shortened second season at the helm, San Bernardino was 21-8 and preparing to play Azusa Pacific in the first round of the NCAA tournament when Covid disrupted that event and the entire NCAA Tournament.
In what would have been his third season, 2020-2021, the CCAA, the California Collegiate Athletic Association shut down basketball and programs did not compete as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Before arriving in California, Newman was the head coach at the University of Texas Permian Basin where he won more than 100 games and advanced to the NCAA D2 National tournament twice.
For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
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In todays episode Coach Cottrell welcomes beat-selling author Kyle Keiderling to the Small College Basketball Podcast.
Author Kyle Keiderling, is responsible for writing the book, “SHOOTING STAR: THE BEVO FRANCIS STORY”. This special edition interview coincides with the release of the 50-Player Watch List for the Bevo Francis Award.
The Bevo Francis Award is presented annually to the player who has had the finest overall season within Small College Basketball. To hear more about the criteria and selection process - as well as some names of players to watch please go back and listen to episode #15 of the Small College basketball podcast, where John McCarthy and Cottrell discuss the Bevo Francis award in depth.
Show Notes:
In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell interviews the head coach of Illinois Wesleyan University, Ron Rose.
Currently, Illinois Wesleyan is 19-4 and ranked #6 in the D3Hoops.com Men’s Basketball Top 25 Coaches Poll.
Coach Rose is in his 15th season as the head coach at Illinois Wesleyan and holds an overall record of 289 - 134. He led the Titans to the 2021 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Championship while navigating the covid shortened season.
In his 15 seasons Rose has coached 7 NCAA DIII All Americans and has been named NCAA DIII Coach of the Year in the state of Illinois 5-times throughout career.
Coach Rose had an illustrious playing career at Illinois Wesleyan where he is still top 10 in career assists and led the Titans to two conference championships and 3 NCAA DIII tournament appearances.
In today’s episode Coach Cottrell and Rose discuss the heavyweight battle between Illinois Wesleyan and Yeshiva earlier this season, as well as what coach Rose has learned about his team through challenging CCIW competition. Cottrell and Rose also discuss the Titans depth, defensive philosophy and the play of Matthew Leritz, Cory Noe, Peter Lambiss and Luke Yoder. Coach Rose is a Bloomington, Illinois guy through and through, and his appreciation for the community shines throughout this interview.
For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell interviews the head coach of Lubbock Christian University, Todd Duncan.
Currently Lubbock Christian is ranked number 1 in the nation in NCAA Division II men’s basketball. They are now 19-1 this year, after losing their first game of the season over the weekend to Dallas Baptist University in Lone Star Conference Play.
Coach Duncan is in his 11th season as the head coach at LCU and holds an overall record of 194 - 108. He has led the Chaps to 3 NCAA Division II national tournament appearances in a possible 6 opportunities. In 2021 Lubbock Christian won the Lone Star Conference Tournament Championship. Coach Duncan has successfully led Lubbock Christian’s transition from NAIA to NCAA Division II as well as the transition from the Heartland Conference to the Lone Star Conference. In 2021, Duncan was named the Clarence Gaines D-II National Coach of the Year award recipient, presented annually by CollegeInsider.com.
On today’s episode Coach Cottrell and Coach Duncan discuss navigating the NAIA to NCAA Transition, as well navigating the pandemic, and the positive effects that the pandemic had on their basketball program. Coach Duncan also talks about the strength of the Lone Star Conference, recruiting philosophy, and the stellar play of Parker Hicks, Rowan Mackenzie and Aamer Muhammad.
For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell interviews the head coach of Lincoln Memorial University, Jeremiah Samarrippas.
As of this episode coach Samarrippas and LMU are ranked #16 in the country, atop the NCAA Division II Top 25 Coaches Poll with a record of 16-3. Over the weekend, Lincoln Memorial defeated Wingate University.
Coach Cottrell and Coach Samarrippas talk about his transition to becoming the head coach at LMU and navigating high expectations entering this season. The coaches also talk about maintaining the standard set by former head coach Josh Schertz, the legacy of Dorian Pinson and the play of some key returners on this years team.
For more information on today’s announcements and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell interviews the head coach of Loyola University, New Orleans, Stacy Hollowell.
As of this episode coach Hollowell and Loyola are ranked #1 in the country, atop the NAIA Top 25 Coaches Poll with a record of 17 - 1. Over the weekend, Loyola defeated William Carey University.
In his eight years at Loyola, Coach Hollowell has an overall record of 146 - 78… his overall winning percentage is 65% good for second all time among Loyloa men’s basketball coaches. He has advanced the Wolf Pack to the NAIA National tournament each of the last three seasons, and four of his seven seasons as the head coach. Hollowell has led Loyola to six straight winning seasons including a Sweet Sixteen victory in the 2020-2021 season.
The previous season, while navigating the pandemic, Loyola was 23-10 including 21 regular season wins, a program record, which earned them a 6 seed in the NAIA National Championship…. Only to see that season shortened due to Covid.
Hollowell has mentored 8 NAIA All American Selections in his time at Loyola. This season Loyola was selected #5 in the NAIA Preseason Coaches poll and were tabbed to win the Southern States Athletic Conference.
Coach Cottrell and Coach Hollowell talk about managing high expectations entering this season, navigating the pandemic and Hurricane Ida, handling a pause mid-season, and their depth this season with 2 versatile NAIA-All Americans.
For more information on today’s announcements and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell interviews the head coach of University of Saint Francis, Chad LaCross.
As of today's recording coach LaCross and St. Francis are 13-4 and ranked #25 in the latest NAIA Top 25 Coaches poll. St Francis had previously held the top spot after being ranked #2 overall, behind defending national champion Shawnee State in the preseason coaches poll. In his twelfth season as the head coach at Saint Francis Coach LaCross is 279 - 119. In 2016 he was named NAIA DIVISION 2 coach of the year. Coach LaCross has posted a winning season in each of his 11 seasons at St Francis.. under Coach LaCross, the Univ of St Francis has made the NAIA National tournament 8 of the last 11 years. They would have made it in 2019-2020 had it not been for the pandemic…
Coach Cottrell and Coach LaCross talk about his transition to becoming the head coach at St Francis, navigating the pandemic, bouncing back from an early season skid and taking care of the basketball!
For more information on today’s announcements and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell interviews the head coach of Oklahoma Wesleyan University, Donnie Bostwick.
As of this interview, coach Bostwick and Oklahoma Wesleyan are 15 - 0.
Currently they are ranked number 4 in the NAIA Men's Basketball Coaches Top 25 Poll. After starting the year ranked number 16 in the coaches preseason poll, the Eagles have ripped off 15 straight including nine consecutive wins in conference play, The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. Bostwick has more than 230 wins at Oklahoma Wesleyan And has been named National coach of the year on three different occasions, 2009, 2010, and 2013. In the last four seasons, coach Bostwick has led Oklahoma Wesleyan men's basketball to 4 straight NAIA National Tournament Sweet 16’s.
Cottrell and Bostwick discuss last seasons success and looking forward to this year, through the pandemic. Bostwick talks about the relationship between his mission trips and his basketball program’s culture. And, Cottrell and Bostwick talk defense, assisting the ball as well as Oklahoma Wesleyan’s 10-man rotation.
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell interviews the head coach from the #2 ranked team in NCAA Division III men’s basketball - Coach Josh Merkel, from Randolph Macon College in beautiful Ashland, Virginia … As of the recording Randolph Macon is 8-1, ranked #2 in the country…
Coach Josh Merkel is in his 7th season as the head mens basketball coach at Randolph Macon and during last year’s pandemic shortened NCAA Division III season, Coach Merkel led Randolph Macon to a 12-0 record. RMC finished the year with a victory over the #2 ranked team in the country, at the time, Trine University to clinch an undefeated season.
Coach Merkel and Randolph Macon finished No. 1 in the final D3hoops.com national poll from the 2020-2021 season. Coach Merkel was the recipient of the 2021 Glenn Robinson National Division III Coach of the Year Award. He was South Region Coach of the Year by D3hoops.com and was named ODAC Coach of the Year for the fourth consecutive season. Overall Randolph Macon is 123 - 38 under Coach Merkel.
In today’s interview we discuss Coach Merkel’s experience at his alma mater, Salisbury University as well as what makes Randolph Macon so special. We discuss the final game of last years shortened season versus Trine University, a battle of the top two teams in the country as well as his roster this season and how their experience, last season is paying dividends this year.
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Show Notes:
In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell interviews the head coach from one of the best teams in NCAA Division II men’s basketball - Coach Gary Manchel, from the University of Mercyhurst… As of the recording Mercyhurst is 8-0, ranked #3 in the country with 3 games remaining in the first semester …
Head coach Gary Manchel is in his 19th season as the head coach at Mercyhurst and he is the program’s all time winningest coach, with 316 Mercyhurst victories. Coach Manchel has 434 career head coaching wins overall. He has led Mercyhurst to the NCAA Division II men’s basketball tournament 5 of the last 7 seasons. And, coach Gary Manchel has been voted PSAC Western Division Coch of the Year on four different occasions.
In today’s interview we discuss the defensive culture Mercyhurst, what connected teams look like and how impact the experience of a pandemic shortened season prepared his team entering this season.
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell interviews Yeshiva University Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Elliot Steinmetz. Coach Steinmetz has overseen Yeshiva University Men’s Basketball current 49-game winning streak over the last three seasons.
Coach Steinmetz is currently in his 7th season as head men’s basketball coach at Yeshiva University. In his first six seasons at the helm, coach Setinmetz led the men’s basketball team to the Skyline Conference Championships each year. In the 2017-2018 season Yeshiva won their first Skyline Conference Championship and earned their first NCAA Division III Tournament bid in school history. During the Pandemic shortened season of 2019-20, Yeshiva won 29 consecutive games, captured the Skyline Regular Season and Tournament Championships, and climbed as high as number 8 in the country. Coach Steinmetz has been voted NCAA Division II Coach of the Year on three different occasions.
If you want your team to make the podcast, or your favorite player’s career night recapped, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell recaps Yeshiva University extending their winning streak to 45 games (NCAA D3) and upsets in the NAIA Top 25! Cottrell discussed the NCCAA Top 10 Rankings released this week and many more stories and more of best individual performances of the past week from the 5 levels of Small College basketball, including… today’s guest on the Small College Basketball Podcast, Wayne Cavadi (@UofDwayne). Wayne Cavadi cover NCAA Division II sports and writes for NCAA.com. He also hosts the Weekly DII Nation podcast. Cottrell and Cavadi discuss the top teams in NCAA Division II basketball a month into the season, players and teams to watch, as well as what teams have been the biggest surprises so far this year.
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell recaps Wes Dreamer going off for Northwest Missouri State (NCAA D2).…. Yeshiva University extending their winning streak to 44 games (NCAA D3)… and Zach Wrightsil (Loyola, LA, NAIA) going for a 20 plus Double-Double! Plus more stories and more of best individual performances of the past week from the 5 levels of Small College basketball, including…
- NCAA Division 2 Top 25 shuffle
- NCAA Division 3 Number 1 goes down!
- NAIA 1,000 Point Scorers
- NCCAA and USCAA Teams to Watch
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell recaps scores, stories and the best individual performances of the past week from the 5 levels of Small College basketball, including - NCAA Division 2 Upsets - NCAA Division 3 Winning Streaks and Buzzer Beaters - NAIA Milestones and 1,000 Point Scorers - NCCAA and USCAA Teams to Watch
If you want your team to make the podcast, or your favorite player’s career night recapped, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com
For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com
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In this weeks episode, host Chris Cottrell talks “5 Fast Minutes” of Small College Basketball (2:00), presents LIVE interviews with the Small College Basketball National Hall of Fame Inductees from the class of 2020 (7:40) and hosts an EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with Naismith National Basketball Hall of Fame Coach Jim Calhoun, (31:50) of St Joseph’s University (CT) NCAAD3.
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In today’s episode, host Chris Cottrell recaps each game from this weekend’s Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, in St Joseph’s Missouri. A recap of all 8-games is included with post game comments from each coach, following their first game of the season, on Saturday.
Recap of games includes all 8-match ups from Saturday and Sunday! A special thanks to John McCarthy and St Joseph, Missouri for a wonderful weekend and first class event…
Saturday, November 6 1:00 Seattle Pacific vs. Ala -Huntsville 3:15 Rockhurst vs. St. Thomas Aq 5:30 NW MO State vs. Northern St 7:45 MO Western vs. Embry-Riddle Sunday, November 7 1:00 No State vs. Rockhurst 3:15 Ala-Huntsville vs. Embry-Riddle 5:30 NW MO State vs. Seattle Pacific 7:45 MO Western vs. St. Thomas Aq
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In today’s EXCLUSIVE episode, host Chris Cottrell offers a preview of all 8- Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic games with a team by team breakdown, what to watch for and a key individual match up in each game.
Games top off on Saturday, Nov 6 at 1:00pm.
Saturday, November 6 1:00 Seattle Pacific vs. UAH 3:15 Rockhurst vs. St. Thomas Aq 5:30 NW MO State vs. Northern St 7:45 MO Western vs. Embry-Riddle Sunday, November 7 1:00 Northern State vs. Rockhurst 3:15 UAH vs. Embry-Riddle 5:30 NW MO State vs. Seattle Pacific 7:45 MO Western vs. St. Thomas Aq
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Welcome to the Inagural season of the Small College Basketball Podcast, a production of www.smallcollegebasketball.com
In today’s previously recorded episode I chat with NCAA Division sports 3 guru - Pat Coleman. Pat is the managing editor of D3hoops.com and has been with the company since 1997 - approaching his 25 year anniversary. Pat has covered every NCAA division 3 Men’s Basketball final four since 1998 and in 2013 was the recipient of the Jake Wade Award from the College Sports Information Directors of America - given annually to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution in the media to the field of intercollegiate athletics. Today Pat and I discuss his platform at D3hoops.com, the players and teams to watch in NCAA Division 3 men’s basketball this upcoming season, and his greatest experiences covering D3 Hoops.
Also in this episode D2 Tip-Off Tournaments begin, NAIA records are achieved and some of the best individual performances of the week are highlighted.
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In today’s episode, the founder of small College Basketball John McCarthy and host a Chris Cottrell Preview The Small and College Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2020 inductees.
his year’s class includes…
Players: Eric Brand, Bethel (IN) Corey Crowder, Kentucky Wesleyan Kenny Davis, Georgetown College Andre Foreman, Salisbury Stan Gouard, Southern Indiana Andy Panko, Lebanon Valley Archie Talley, Salem College (WV) Dallas Thornton, Kentucky Wesleyan Larry Wilson, Nicholls State
Coaches: Roger Kaiser, West Georgia & Life Mike Lightfoot, Bethel (IN)
Contributor: A.O. Duer
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In this weeks episode of the Small College Basketball, host Chris Cottrell talks with Shawnee State University Head coach Delano Thomas. Coach Thomas led his alma-mater Shawnee State University to a 31-2 record and the 2021 NAIA National Championship. Coach Thomas and Chris Cottrell discuss navigating last years COVID season and winning the national championship - the progress of Shawnee State basketball over his 4-seasons and how it felt to win a National Championship for his alma-mater.
Coach Cottrell also highlights 5-storylines from the 5-divisions of Small College Basketball.
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Welcome to the Inagural season of the Small College Basketball Podcast, a production of www.smallcollegebasketball.com
I talk with 4 Time NABC Division II Coach of the year Ben McCollum. Coach McCollum is the head coach of Northwest Missouri State University and winners of the 2017, 2019 and 2021 NCAA Division II National Championship. Coach McCollum and I discuss navigating a COVID ridden season last year on their way to winning the national championship - expectations and preparations for this year’s season - overtime comebacks - coaching and developing great players and some of his coaching philosophies -
I look around one of the feel good stories in NAIA basketball and other news in Small College Basketball.
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In this episode, I discuss the creation of the SMALL COLLEGE BASKETBALL Podcast with the founder of Small College Basketball, John McCarthy.
In this episode I recap the #D2MBB Elite Eight, Final Four and the National Championship. I also acknowledge the NABC Division II All American Team.
For the #D2MBB National Championship Game Story click here: Northwest Missouri State beats West Texas A&M to win 2021 DII men's basketball championship | NCAA.com
For a link to the NABC Division II All American Team click here: https://nabc.com/nabc_releases/2021/d2_all_america
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In this episode I discuss the latest news & best performances from the last two weeks in NCAA D2 Basketball...... I breakdown the #D2MBB Elite Eight Match-Ups and also discuss the names in the D2 Basketball Transfer Portal.
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Ben Howlett, West Liberty https://anchor.fm/chris-cott/episodes/The-best-basketball-game-youve-never-seen--phone-calls-w-Seger-Bonifant-with-Coach-Ben-Howlett-elq9n4
Josh Schertz, Lincoln Memorial https://anchor.fm/chris-cott/episodes/Hoops--High-Point--and-Van-Logs-w-Bart-Lundy-and-Josh-Schertz-ekesc9
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Show Notes:
Today’s EMERGENCY episode, recorded last night with NCAA.com writer Wayne Cavadi is an analysis of the NCAA D2 Men’s Basketball Tournament Brackets, announced last evening.
In this episode we discuss each of the 8 regions, teams to watch, players to watch, and make predictions for the Division 2 Elite 8 in Evansville, IN, on March 24, 25 & 27.
For full brackets & NCAA D2 Release, visit https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2021-03-07/2021-dii-mens-basketball-championship-field-announced
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Today’s episode is a round up of the best milestones and victories from the last week in NCAA D2 Men’s Basketball! Plus a a major announcement from the SmallCollege Basketball Hall of Fame!
In this episode we celebrate 1,000 point scorers, a 1,000th head coach victory out west and another 2,000 point scorer with a few other milestones and records thrown in...
Be sure to tune into next Monday’s Episode for a bonus discussion as I discuss the NCAA Men’s Basketball National Tournament Brackets... the field of 48!
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Today’s guest is Mr. Fran Reidy, currently the University Vice President and Director of Athletics at St Leo University in St Leo, Florida - as well as the chair of the Division II Men’s Basketball Committee.
In this episode we discuss the upcoming procedures and protocols for the NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Tournament, the selection process and criteria that will be used the year. We discuss some of the categories and criteria, that have been used in the past, that this year, may not weight as heavily in the selection process. Fran and I also talk about the “teams under consideration” and selection of this year’s predetermined sites for the regional tournaments.
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In this episode I ask listeners for their input. I discuss coaching milestones down south and out west and showcase upsets across the top 25 this week! Listeners are asked to follow the podcast on Twitter & Instagram at bonafide_basketball_pod and email the podcast at Bonafide.Basketball.pod@gmail.com
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In this episode I breakdown games in the Top 25 - discuss West Liberty’s fall from the Top 25 - and shine a light on the Great American Conference!
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In this episode, I breakdown scores rom around the Top 25 this week, announcements from the CACC, SAC and discuss achievement of individual milestones in the GLIAC, GMAC and Great American Conference. This weeks film room features insight on Sioux Falls, Minn State, Michigan Tech and the nations leading scorer from Lindenwood.
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In this episode we look at the Top 25 results with insight and analysis from the past week. I breakdown the 6-Storylines you need to know from NCAA D2 Basketball and I’ll breakdown our Series if the Week, DBU vs MSU (TX) - our team to watch from the GNAC and our player to watch from Point Loma!
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In this episode I interview Colorado School of the Mines Head Coach Pryor Oser, and what it’s like to lead the #1 team in the country through a 10-day pause. And, what he wishes he could have back tomorrow, to return a sense of normalcy to this season! We also discuss the strength of D2 South Central Region, their upcoming schedule and how he built Colorado School of the Mines MBB program!
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In this episode I break down what happened in the Top 25 - 6 things everyone needs to know from NCAA D2 Basketball and we break out a new Film Room series of breakdowns! Enjoy!
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In this episode I recap an awesome week in NCAA D2 Men’s Basketball! This episode breaks down the upsets, record breaking performances and big games throughout the top 25 to get you ready for the latest NCAA D2 Men’s Basketball Poll!
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In this episode we discuss the impact of HOF Coaches Roy Williams and Bill Self on Coach Ballard’s career, his #5 Washburn Ichabod team and a big week coming up. We also dive into his experiences on the bench at Allen Field-house and in the 2008 NCAA National Championship Game.
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In this episode I recap the first weekend of NCAA D2 Basketball of 2021. Big games and awesome individual performances around the nation!
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In this episode, back from holiday break, I discuss St Thomas Aquinas College Basketball with Head Coach Tobin Anderson. We talk about his upcoming season, the challenges for coaches watching other programs compete around the country and the potential for an upcoming D2 NCAA BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT.
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In this episode I briefly discuss the state of NCAAD2 Basketball, and discuss the NE10 Conference’s announcement fo cancel winter sports with Head Coach Mike Perno, from the College of Saint Rose.
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After 31 inches of snow in the Northeast and being shut inside for 4-days to take in D2 Hoops across the country, this is the recap of Week 5 in NCAA D2 Men’s Basketball! Featuring Missouri Western vs Missouri Southern, Flagler College and Brendan Sullivan from Colorado School of the Mines !!
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In this episode I announce the first ever Bonafide Basketball Podcast Team of the Week and Player of the week... I give a full breakdown of #2 Lincoln Memorial vs #11 Alabama Huntsville.. as well as a recap from around the country in our 4th week of NCAA D2 men’s basketball !!
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In this episode I sit down with Coach Ben Thompson from Emory & Henry College, a current NCAA Division 3 member, in the process of transitioning to NCAA D2 and joining the South Atlantic Conference. We talk about that transition, his coaching journey that’s taken him from update NY to Brazil and then back home to Southwest Virginia.
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News and notes from the CCAA, VA State opts out, Preseason Polls announced in the Lone Star, Gulf South and Great American Conference... and recap of great weeks in the Peach Belt, The MIAA, the GLVC, the SAC, RMAC and GMAC...
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In this episode Wayne Cavadi, writer for NCAA.com and I recap of the first two weekends of NCAA D2 Men’s basketball including what to expect for a National Tournament, teams and players to watch, and our Elite 8 predictions...
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In this episode Commissioner Racy and I discuss the MIAA’s return to play procedures And activity, the rising tide of MIAA football and NWMS basketball “lifting all ships”, his vision for the future of the Athletic Association and a even get a Bruce Springsteen reference....
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Today’s episode offers a recap of the best from across Division 2 Men’s Basketball over the week of Thanksgiving !! Also, a look ahead of the games to watch in the first week of December...
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In this episode I breakdown the first week of NCAA D2 men’s basketball taking a look at the MIAA and SAC... I offer a brief preview of the best games this week across the country and recent announcements from the Lone Star Conferenxe.
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This is a bonus episode where I run down the remaining top teams in the country and finish my conversation with Small College Basketball founder John McCarthy about the top players to watch in NCAA D2 hoops...
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In this episode I host John McCarthy, the founder of Small College Basketball, to breakdown the top teams entering the 2020 NCAA D2 season. We discuss the top 13 teams in the county according to the NABC and Basketball Times....
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In this episode I preview the NABC Coaches Preseason Poll... and host Coach Saul Phillips from Northern State. We talk about eating ice cream with legendary coach Don Meyer, Parker Fox’s development, the “I Hate Winter Game” and all things Northern State University Basketball...
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In this episode I discuss return to play announcements across the country for NCAA Division 2 Basketball... and talk with coach Peter Bond about what he learned in his first season as the HC at his alma mater Azusa Pacific, his upcoming season, and strength training, outside in Southern California....
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In this episode I discuss return to play schedule announcements, South Atlantic Conference preseason rankings, and host UMSL Coach Bob Sundvold. We chat about the NCAA division two men’s basketball tournament format, his returning players, and expectations after breaking a 32 year NCAA tournament drought last season.
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In this bonus episode of #6 Coach Olen and I discuss his time at UC San Diego, the program’s consistent improvement and the transition to Division 1.
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In this episode I discuss the NCAA’s social series, Peach Belt Conference’s return to play announcement and talk with with Coach Ben Howlett about his time at West Liberty as an assistant and entering year 4 as the head coach.
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In this episode we discuss return to play announcements from around NCAA D2 Men’s Basketball, the Basketball Times PreSeason Top 10 and welcome coach Joe Lombardi fro the Indiana Univ. (Pa) Crimson Hawks....
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In this episode I break down return to play announcements from across the country including the Mountain East Conference’s return to play decision and justification...... We speak with #5 Florida Southern Mocs Coach Mike Donnelly about the tradition at FSC, National POY Brett Hanson and their recent success!
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In this episode I have a conversation with the Head Coach of the St Edwards University Hilltoppers, Andre Cook. We discuss our more than 20 year relationship, his mans basketball program at St Edwards Univ in Austin, TX and the incredible teams in the Lone Star Conference.....
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Join me for news and notes around NCAA Men’s Basketball Division II and a discussion with Bart Lundy (Queens Univ) and Josh Schertz (Lincoln Memorial University) as we discuss return to play this season, their programs and our time together at High Point University.
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This week I am joined by the commissioner of the South Atlantic Conference Comissioner, Patrick Britz, to discuss their return to play announcement. The purpose of the Bonafide Basketball Podcast is to promote, popularize, and celebrate the men’s basketball teams, players, and coaches at the NCAA Division 2 and 3 levels....
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Introduction to the Pod !
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