Big Z College Hoops Central: Recent Episodes
Matt Zivich
Covering important stories involving NCAA Division One men's basketball. Not only can you expect great coverage from November through the conference season, but I guide you through the key games worth talking about and what to watch/listen to. That all leads up to March, when 68 schools find out when their name will be called on Selection Sunday. Once the tournament is over in early April, check back for some hot topics during the off-season. If you're looking for a podcast that is honest and hard nosed, you have come to the right place. I am looking for some advertisers to help me out.
Connecticut dominated the 2024 Tournament, just like they did in 2023. I also include my off season plans for both the blog and the podcast. As always, thank you for listening and please tell your friends. More goodies to come during the offseason.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
Purdue and NC State in Retro Flashback 1980’s Tour and Defending Champion UConn Against the Football Power in Alabama. Hope to see some fun games, but I feel it will be the two best teams preparing for Monday night’s showdown.
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A 14 seed has knocked out a 3. Kentucky has won only one tournament game since 2019. John Calipari has upwards of a $30 million buyout, so what will happen in the weeks to come? Instead, let’s all congratulate 40 year old head coach Greg Kampe. As Jack Gohlke told Evan Washburn, “We’re not a Cinderella.”--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
The brackets have been released and the fun has started. Please have your pencils and brackets ready. Overall, this promises to be the most wide open tournament since 1990.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
The regular season is over and the conference tournaments are underway. Please stay tuned to my blog for plenty of cool articles, and of course the 32 automatic qualifiers that will punch their tickets to the Big Dance.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
The last weekly report of the hot teams, and those schools that are struggling at the worst possible time. All of this happening while a handful of mid-major conferences begin their postseason tournaments this week. Let the Madness begin, and please stay tuned to my blog for frequent updates and some special blogs worth checking out.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
With the world having February 29 every four years, I thought this would be a great time to take a break from recapping the games. Hope you enjoy this special pod. Please don’t forget, March begins tomorrow.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
Houston really showed their might.
Virginia can’t get anything right.
The Southland Conference saw a major fight.
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The 8th annual bracket reveal had all four Number 1 seeds as unanimous choices by the 12 member Selection Committee. More details are in my blog.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
Saturday promises to be a great set of games leading up to Super Sunday. I also have some brief thoughts on the first ever Super Bowl to be in Las Vegas, plus the Taylor Swift Effect is real. Will she make it in time from her Eras Tour in Tokyo? Find out on Saturday.
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For me to reach triple digits in the very crowded space that is podcasting, it’s been quite a journey. I have been grateful and fortunate to talk about one of my favorite passions starting in 2016, starting with SoundCloud and moving here to Spotify since February 2020. More to come in the weeks ahead, so please subscribe and tell your friends. As always, thank you for your support.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
Saturday, January 20 proved to be another cool day for fans of Kentucky basketball. Zvonimir Ivisic is already drawing some comparisons to what Tayshaun Prince did in knocking down five straight 3s to start the game against a hot North Carolina squad in 2001. On the other hand, several schools are being exposed with so many flaws.
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No blog, but a short podcast. Please pray for everyone in and around Buffalo, who was affected by the major blizzard during this past weekend. To those in the South, especially in Texas and Oklahoma, hope you are trying to stay warm.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
Lots to unpack in this post holiday edition. Plus, I go outside of my comfort zone and talk about a pop culture moment worth checking out. Please subscribe, rate, and review.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
Zach Eden had another double-double as the Boilermakers won their first Big Ten game of the season. The first NET rankings came out on Monday, and there were a few surprises. Finally, with AI creeping more into our lives and what Charissa Thompson admitting to fake her sideline reports—I have plenty to discuss in the second half, with some important reminders for the Millennials and Gen Z’ers who might be listening.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
Rick Pitino did not get the happy homecoming that he was looking for.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
Rick Pitino does it again. Ed Cooley gets off to impressive start with Georgetown. Meanwhile, Indiana and Baylor sweated it out for 40 minutes, Creighton dominated, and Presbyterian upset Vanderbilt. Please check out my first poll of the season as well as subscribe, rate, and review.
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Welcome back, as the most unpredictable college basketball season is about to start. I have several key topics that were discussed--including the top teams to watch, changes in the media, and paying tribute to the late Bobby Knight. Please rate, review, and subscribe as I will cover the sport that I am the most passionate about. And thanks so much for listening.
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Over a century of top flight competition will end in June 2024. Not even Bill Walton can save one of his favorite things to talk about. Thanks to the Big Ten and the Big 12 adding schools, the era of --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
The Aztecs will be sticking around, at least until July 1, 2024.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
Even with all of that rain and the threat of darkness, the /shortened 75 lap race was amazing and surreal as many thousands of people managed to get a glimpse of what was happening on many major streets in the city of Chicago. Major kudos to Ben Kennedy and Julie Geise for pulling this event off. And for the city of Chicago, you all should be proud. What a fun and fantastic weekend it was, even with the torrential rain that lasted 12 hours on Sunday.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
Very little to mention except that 20th century technology was needed, because 5 to 6 inches of standing water has made the course being flooded. With 10,000 pounds of concrete on both sides, there’s no place for the water to go. That’s why there are manhole covers. Note that this podcast went live over 2 hours since Cole Custer was declared the winner after 25 laps.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
Been a long time since I did a podcast. Lots of ground to cover from June, from San Diego State remaining in the Mountain West, and at least 15 on-air talent lost their jobs at ESPN. Finally, a first will take place in the streets of Chicago’s Loop. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
On this National Mental Health Awareness Month, there has been a lot of discussion about the importance of the NCAA trying to improve the way they handle waivers for those students who transfer. It is definitely something to consider, considering how mental health is setting record numbers. I cite a CDC report about teens and how they struggle and adversely affects their time in and out of school. We need all the help we can get. You are not alone.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
4 for 4 in Texas. Amazing performance.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
Houston, The Hoops World has Landed --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
History was made for the first time ever since seeding began in 1979, as all four Number 1 seeds were eliminated. Texas is the highest seed remaining at a 2, followed by Kansas State and Gonzaga at 3 heading to a really crazy and unpredictable Elite Eight.
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A wide open second weekend promises many fun games. For a handful of games, will they be competitive for the lower seeded teams? This podcast and blog will hopefully give fans the 411 on what you need to know.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
Sweet 16 Bound for the remaining Number 1 seeds after some injury concerns during both games in the Birmingham pod. I have your brief recap. For more details, please check out my blog on the JetPack app and search for All Things About Men’s College Basketball. And please don’t forget to subscribe.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
The record was 1-250, the one being in 2018 when Maryland-Baltimore County were the first 15 seed to knock out the then overall Number 1 seed in Virginia. On Friday night March 17 at the East Regional in Columbus, Ohio saw more history. The FDU Knights were quicker, they were more aggressive, and completely shut down Zach Edey of Purdue for the last 9 minutes. The historic upset with a final score of 63-58 will be remembered forever, as the Retrievers are no longer alone.
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Congratulations to the Furman Paladins for being the 22nd school since 1985 as a 13 seed to knock out the 4 in Virginia. Ironic that it happened on the 5th anniversary of the first 16 seed to KO a 1 when UMBC made history. More updates to come throughout the Big Dance, and remember to check out my blogs via the Jetpack app for more details.
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16 Games On Thursday, 16 Games on Friday. All Day and Into The Night. Since 1982, no other sports event has captured the fun, passion, drama, and excitement as the NCAA Tournament. Only the FA Cup in the UK comes close. Will your brackets stay intact or will it crumble to pieces? Enjoy the games everybody.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
The brackets are set and the seed lines proved to be mind boggling at first glance. Here was my first time reaction, but for more details please find my blog All Things About Men's College Basketball on the JetPack app. Thank you so much for listening and please check for my key thoughts all tournament long.
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An exciting, but exhausting Saturday saw many mid-majors dominate. Separately, I want to welcome everyone to my debut podcast on the Spotify platform. I am looking forward to using some of their tools to reach more listeners and hopefully they stay active and interact when I think something is blog worthy. Anyways, welcome to my favorite time of the year. The draw is only hours away, as schools like Clemson, Vanderbilt, Arizona State, Oklahoma State, Pittsburgh, VCU, and Rutgers are anxiously awaiting their fate if they will receive the gift of an at-large invitation, one of 36 that will be handed out as several rallies are scheduled to take place across the United States.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
Happy Valentine’s Day. I wanted to take some time out of my blogs normally dealing with the Power 5 and decided to give some love to the mid-major schools, who are hoping to become the next Cinderella darlings when the tournament commences in March.
And yes, there's a lot of 2022 St. Peter's love included in this special blog.
Most of all, I dedicate this podcast to my online female friends who might be either checking out my podcasts for the first time or if you are a subscriber, I appreciate you following along on what I have to say. As always, please like, subscribe, rate, and review this or any of my past podcasts.
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With the Super Bowl behind us, I want to welcome all of you bandwagon (aka the casual) fans who only follow college basketball in March.
And there has been plenty of news besides the hiring of Charlie Baker as the next NCAA President. Three schools have been playing musical chairs on who will be the overall number 1 seed in less than a month before the draw is released.
When this blog was published, Alabama climbed to Number 1 in the polls for the first time since 2003. For a time, Houston and Purdue have also claimed the top spot. Conversely, the gradual slides of bluebloods Kentucky and North Carolina have the rest of the college world on notice.
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https://fortyminutesofhoopsfun.wordpress.com/
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Miami certainly has bite
Texas put up a good fight
The crowd at The Phog was out of sight
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A special tribute to the master disk jockey who did a popular Monday feature called "Lin's Bin", which aired for over 20 years on 93 WXRT in Chicago. This podcast is dedicated to the man it all possible, along with his rather expanded use of the English language in Lin Brehmer. Enjoy.
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The first part of this podcast is dedicated to everyone who survived all of the flooding and those frightening mudslides in Los Angeles and especially in the collar counties surrounding San Francisco. For those of you having to endure rain since Christmas, if I read it correctly from what both KNX and KCBS Newsradio mentioned in their reporting over the weekend--you are all troopers in my book.
Please continue to stay safe, and hopefully by the end of the week hopefully things could start to return to some state of normalcy.
In basketball related news, one Big Ten game was postponed for Wednesday night and there are some huge contests to keep an eye in the Big 12 and the SEC. Please subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts and as always, thank you so much for listening.
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Very little news on Tuesday, except that the Pac-12 mentioned on Monday that their overall TV package may not be as much in terms of overall dollars as either the SEC or the Big Ten. The possibly of moving most of their basketball games to Amazon might be gaining some steam. ESPN however still wants to do their popular "Pac-12 After Dark" series, especially during football season, which I totally get.
This news is according to John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal website.
Remember that several conferences will have hundreds of new games to look forward to, starting with Loyola (Chicago) playing in the Atlantic 10. The school that replaced the Ramblers in the Missouri Valley is the University of Illinois-Chicago aka simply UIC. The Flames join longtime Ohio Valley foes in Murray State and Belmont in what promises to be one crazy edition of "Arch Madness" when it happens in St. Louis from March 2-5, 2023. Please look at my Season Preview blog to see all of the conference realignments for easy reference.
I close out this short pod by wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and the best of holiday wishes for 2023.
Stay safe, everyone--especially with that really huge blizzard that will be paralyzing 28 states just in time for Christmas Eve. I hope to be back shortly after the New Year's holiday weekend.
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Final big Saturday before Christmas. Gonzaga and Alabama went down to the wire, while the Field of 68 crew broadcast their first game broadcast live on YouTube (4:30 p.m. Eastern/1:30 Pacific.)
Here is the link. Enjoy the game:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26Juo4zR4U8
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So long PAC-12. Hello snowy weather. That and more in this very special podcast.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bigzman34/support
Another interesting weekend on the hardwood and two news stories that grabbed the nation’s headlines. First one involves the popular co-anchor team at ABC News GMA3 with the budding love affair involving T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach. And on Monday morning, a sad chapter came to an end in cable news. I explain it all in this podcast and more details can be found in my blog.
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It was a very busy off season. And the same two schools that met for the 2017 title might meet again in Houston come April. Please stay up to date with my blog, where I post frequently at https://fortyminutesofhoopsfun.wordpress.com/
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Name, Image, and Likeness. It's in the news and nobody can escape it. Since the 2021 Supreme Court decision that opened the floodgates for students to profit while playing their favorite sports, there was very little to mention in this short podcast.
For more information, please visit my blog at https://fortyminutesofhoopsfun.wordpress.com/ to read what news you might be missing.
Comments are always welcome. As always, thanks for listening, liking, and remembering.
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A day very few people thought would never happen in April 2021 finally came true on Tuesday night. This is truly a pinch-me moment, as Dr. Mark Emmert--the ultimate jerk outside of former President Donald J. Trump will finally leave behind one of the worst run organizations in United States, let alone world history as president of the NCAA.
More details on why this is such a happy moment for all administrators, athletic directors, and the many thousands of student-athletes are included in this special blog:
https://fortyminutesofhoopsfun.wordpress.com/2022/04/27/huge-news-as-ncaa-president-dr-mark-emmert-to-step-down-no-later-than-june-20-2023/?fbclid=IwAR1fVRQO8cO6ZeRaeHbNVRKloMzBTeWAuKqZVatVCz1ZkwetxLRTMBA4HGo
Along with the 9-0 Supreme Court decision in June 2021 ushering the Wild West with NIL, this announcement signals a seismic shift in the overall collegiate sports model. Regardless what you think the NCAA should be representing in the future, be very thankful that a cool breath of very fresh air has arrived. Like Kool & The Gang sang in 1981, "Celebrate good times, come on."
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What a comeback.
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WOW! Is your heart still beating after this ultimate thrill ride? If you did, consider yourselves lucky.
Go ahead and breathe out a slow exhale, ladies and gentlemen.
If you read in my blog, the second semifinal game was going to be 10,000 times bigger than any Duke/North Carolina game, or pick your favorite sports rivalry--the two trump cards UNC will have forever in Chapel Hill will beating Coach K in his final game on the bench at Cameron Indoor Stadium and this all-time thriller by a final score of 81-77
Still, proper context is needed here:
What Mike Krzyzewski did for 47 years and with Duke since 1980 will never be duplicated or surpassed again.
1,202 wins will stand forever, F-O-R-E-V-E-R!!!! 13 Final Four appearances, where some including myself thought John Wooden's record of 12 between 1964 to 1975 would never be broken--but that's what they say, right?
For 2 hours and 22 minutes on Saturday night, the second of April, in the year Two Thousand and Twenty Two at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana--it will be the day nobody will NEVER forget. For the Tar Heels to do what they did required every ounce of strength, durability (even when double-double machine Armando Bacot injuring himself late in the game before ultimately fouling out.)
I will have the blog in my show notes as soon as I can. Breathe slowly, people. Come back down to Earth.
Seeing all of those lead changes and ties definitely felt like the first time when Muhammad Ali met Joe Frazier...that type of electric atmosphere. Above all, this night will be remembered like I said earlier in the week:
Wasn't that fun, ladies and gentlemen? It sure was.
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When the brackets came out, there was little chance that the nastiest rivals ever to play college basketball were going to meet.
That is, until the regional finals when Duke beat up Arkansas at the West Regional in San Francisco. The following day, North Carolina squashed the Cinderella dreams of the first Number 15 seed to reach the Elite Eight in tiny St. Peter's at the East Regional in Philadelphia.
And so, the 258th all-time meeting between the state school and the private, elitist school separated by only eight miles will clash on college basketball's biggest stage.
Think of the other huge rivalries in sports: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox, San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers; Chicago Bears vs. Green Bay Packers, Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers. If you are talking college football, you have Ohio State vs. Michigan, USC vs. Notre Dame, Auburn vs. Alabama, and in recent years with Alabama vs. Georgia.
Of course, there is that other vicious rivalry featuring pure animosity every December when Kentucky battles Louisville. Most of that is usually one sided, and when they collided at the 2012 Final Four--the fans liquored up a storm on Bourbon Street, and more of the same was expected this week way down yonder in New Orleans.
Saturday night, April 2, 2022 is going to be ten thousand times bigger than that. All week, it has been 24/7/365 chatter on sports talk radio, Twitter, and YouTube. Although my podcast sets up as a short primer, please tap on your phone or click on the link below for those who have either a desktop or a laptop to read my comprehensive Final Four preview.
And yes, I did touch on a bit of the first semifinal between Kansas and Villanova, but there isn't too much to talk about there.
Enjoy, and please leave some comments before the approximate 8:50 p.m. Eastern time tip-off Saturday night on TBS:
https://fortyminutesofhoopsfun.wordpress.com/2022/04/01/2022-final-four-preview-too-many-blueblood-storylines-to-count/
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Three number 1 seeds and four double digit seeds remain. This is my thumbnail guide to every regional semifinal game in San Francisco, San Antonio, Philadelphia, and Chicago. It promises to be fun, so please subscribe, rate, and review if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts. Thanks again for listening, and please check my blogs for the latest news that you need to know.
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What the title says, I didn’t have enough time or energy to do a full deep dive into my selections. With that said,
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Welcome to Part One of my Selection Sunday Special Edition of Big Z College Hoops Central.
These were my initial reactions to the draw as it was revealed live on CBS. If the audio was barely audible, my phone was a few feet away from the speakers, so you might have to turn the volume up just in case. Overall, the Selection Committee did a great job and boy did the Mountain West and West Coast Conferences impress with 7 teams total making it in. Say what you want about the Big Ten leading the way with 9 schools, but along with the Big 12 had the strongest metrics all season. A deeper drive into the brackets will be provided later on Sunday night.
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Happy Bracket Release Eve, everyone. This is a short surprise podcast, so head over to my blog for the results that you need to know. See you all on Sunday night as I will dive into the brackets.
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Welcome to Bracketology 101. Topics covered include what AQ’s and at-large teams are, what is a bid thief, and how the seeding and finally the brackets are in their final form that we see the second Sunday in March, aka “Selection Sunday” on CBS.
My objective is for all fans, new and old to gain a deep appreciation of how men's college basketball has taken a life of its own since 1979. Also, please beware of the bubbles, they might burst when you least expect them--usually in a period of 12 days. Above all, March is to have fun and share in the excitement that being the true definition of what is simply called Madness.
After the break was a brief recap of some of the conference tournament games from the Big South, Missouri Valley, Mountain West, and the Southern Conferences.
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In normal times, I would be welcoming all of the bandwagon fans the day after the Super Bowl. However, with the Winter Olympics taking place at the same time followed by the punch heard around the world after Wisconsin beat Michigan by double figures, there are major lessons to learn after what Juwan Howard did during the handshake line. I offered my thoughts in my blogs on Sunday and Monday. Hopefully, we can all turn the page and start getting ready for the really fun times in March.
As I mentioned, here are the two links with general information on how the 68 teams are discussed, selected, and then finally seeded and settled into the brackets on Selection Sunday. I look forward to your comments anytime:
https://fortyminutesofhoopsfun.wordpress.com/2022/02/19/gonzaga-grabs-overall-number-1-seed-in-6th-annual-bracket-preview/
https://fortyminutesofhoopsfun.wordpress.com/2021/03/12/book-review-bracketology/
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Very short thoughts on those trying to stay warm in New England, plus some thoughts on what people in the south can do to not suffer frostbite or even worse hypothermia in colder climates.
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The annual Bug 12/SEC Challenge had some good games, but the way UK took out the loudest crowd at any indoor sporting event was impressive to say the least. Also of note, it was the Rick Barnes homecoming tour. He did salute the crowd prior to the game, but Tennessee fell short by a single point. And sorry for the last part of my podcast being cut off, so check out the second and shortest part above. As always, thank you for listening.
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Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale decided on Monday that he needs more rest with his voice and has decided to wait until fall to return. He did all of 3 games, but they were each memorable moments and the fans stood up and cheered. I ask everyone to pray for him and to periodically check both his Twitter and Instagram handles for updates. On the court, the first really Big Monday saw Kansas in a major dogfight with Texas Tech before KU survived in 2 overtimes. Overall, an interesting Monday night and it’s all in my podcast and blog:
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Great action on Tuesday night in this brief podcast. Here is also the link to my blog:
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Lots to unpack as we begin 2022. Please look here for my link talking about some basketball related NIL deals by Kristi Dosh.
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Happy Holidays to all of my loyal podcast follower, especially for those of you who are new this season. Lots to unpack in such a short time, but all of the details are in four different blogs from Saturday night to Monday afternoon. Merry Christmas and hoping for a better 2022.
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Besides the two titanic games with Gonzaga beating UCLA and Duke edging out the Bulldogs in a possible Final Four preview, there were some other noteworthy games during Thanksgiving weekend. Dayton stunning Kansas at the buzzer was a fun game, and how Baylor won in the Bahamas spoke volumes. That and a special anniversary took place on Sunday in this short podcast. Please subscribe, rate, and review and tell your friends. It would mean the world to me. Thanks again for listening.
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The MTE’s are underway, as the Mohegan Sun Casino had a true NCAA tournament feel on Sunday. A few other tourneys in South Carolina and Florida produced some interesting results. That and a brief review of the Maui Jim tournament held in Las Vegas, again due to the COVID-19 virus spreading across Hawaii. Finally, welcome back Dick Vitale to the ESPN airwaves as the top 2 teams in Gonzaga meets UCLA once again late on Tuesday night for those watching in the Eastern and Central time zones. Happy Thanksgiving to all of my online friends in the United States. Please continue to stay safe and healthy.
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Villanova at sunny and warm UCLA on Friday night, while Texas is at the Kennel to meet top ranked Gonzaga on Saturday. That and some brief thoughts about what games will be on CBS starting on December 4.
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Everything you need to know, especially after the craziness of the off season. From the transfer portal, NIL legislation already in effect in several states, and conference realignment—its all here and also in my blog. Please leave comments and for any interested sponsors, please look me up. Most of all, thank you so much for listening.
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Brief discussion about the SEC hammering their COVID-19 policy on games that would be canceled if any team is short of players.
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As the school year begins, several pieces of news worth mentioning in this the first of 2 parts. The second part is shorter than the first part. Bottom line, get your vaccine if you haven’t done so, or major consequences await.
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The NCAA was in the middle of the conference postseason tournaments before a tidal wave of press releases around 80 hours before the draw was to take place in New York. Fast forward 16 months later, and an event with nearly 5 times the athletes is in Tokyo, where Japan is in their forth State of Emergency. I briefly explain in this podcast why I am so angry, shocked, and agree with the Japanese public that the Summer Olympics should be canceled. This is still a public health crisis. If everyone thought the first wave in March 2020 was bad, this Delta variant is packing more punch with very little mercy, especially for those who have not received or had one dose of the J&J vaccine. I am looking at you in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Nevada, and Iowa.. If America”s top pop music star Olivia Rodrigo took her message to the White House, hear me out. Please get your shots ASAP, so you won’t add to the growing Johns Hopkins roll of people who lost their lives. Only India and Brazil have seen worse. And once when you get some time, please read my latest blogs and leave some comments, preferably positive ones. We can use some humor in the worst possible way. Stay safe and healthy, everyone and thanks for listening and reading.
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June 30, 2021 will be remembered as a very happy day. All college student-athletes can finally earn money, no matter what sport they play or what state they are enrolled in. Bottom line ladies and gentlemen, take advantage of several deals with players on Instagram and Twitter. Support your local businesses, because there are many alumni and boosters ready and willing to help market his/her “brand”. Until Congress makes this a national law, this is one extremely bold move where thousands of young people really need as much help as what the market dictates.
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The day has finally arrived. All that remains is for the NCAA Board of Directors is to approve the NIL policy that was being discussed. The next step is taking advantage of any cool opportunities that come their way.
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Sometimes, we speak too fast. I wanted to clarify one point that was meant one way, but I hope you understand what I had to say in correcting a brief error. Thanks again for your continued support.
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Too many details to explain in such a short space, so please listen in and read my blog from Monday, June 21 for the key details in what came out from the ruling.
One small point of clarification, the one bill that California Governor Gavin Newsom signed in that one HBO special was held inside a barber salon. I said something else in the podcast, so I apologize for any confusion.
As always, comments are always welcome.
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A very bittersweet day in the history of men’s college basketball. As the all-time leader in wins will be retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 season. Here are some final thoughts, so please enjoy.
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A seismic shift in college basketball, this 2 months and one day after Roy Williams retired from North Carolina. The dominant era that has been the case since 1986 will be over after the 2022 NCAA tournament. Here were my thoughts about Krzyzewski deciding to leave Duke after 42 years in Durham. Please leave some comments anytime you get the chance.
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A bit of background before I begin, but I had some technical difficulties with the app, so I thought I would try things out via a desktop. Sure hope my voice came out fine.
Anyways, there was some major news in recent weeks with Gonzaga and Kentucky among such schools landing some big-time recruits. Also of note, the NCAA has a few days in late June hoping to take a vote on the names, images, and likeness concept (NIL).
Five southern states already have laws in the books that will take effect on July 1, so it could mean that the NCAA could exclude them or they could have an unfair advantage if the NCAA decides to use their typical delaying tactics. Hopefully, this long overdue change that many millions of student athletes were taken advantage of in not receiving one dime for playing the sport they love will see the light of day.
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Tuesday, April 27 was another dark night for all fans of college sports. With Dr. Emmert sticking around for two more years, it is sad seeing someone who is not a proactive leader. With NIL on the horizon and gender equity as hot button topics, Conference commissioners and athletic directors mostly hate him, but a group of university presidents voted unanimously to keep him. It is shocking, but this move did not surprise me at the least.
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A very emotional and trying season, especially for everyone who had to be self isolated, all because of this thing called COVID-19 (and yes, this virus is a thing.). Bottom line, ladies and gentlemen—Baylor was the better team on Monday night, and the 86-70 final score was not even close. The end of the season does not mean the end of my podcasts. I plan to do a few whenever major news calls for it. Please check my blogs often, because I do update on WordPress more frequently. As always, thanks for your support.
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Baylor dominated 86-70, and it wasn’t even close.
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I don’t know about you, but the second semifinal was not only one of the greatest games in tournament history, it definitely ranks right up there with 1983 and 1992 in terms of pure emotion. Read more in my 3 blogs. And let us all salute both the NCAA and the city of Indianapolis for what they managed to pull off in such a short period of time, considering all we have been through since this pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 NCAA tournament. Should be a terrific game tonight. Enjoy and I will have a recap later tonight.
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If there was one underlying theme in the 2021 NCAA tournament, there have been many surprises. The Big Ten sent 9 teams and only one made the Elite Eight. Three Pac-12 schools also made it that far, and the most unlikeliest team of all in the tradition rich UCLA Bruins are back yet again. More details in my blog, so please read and leave some comments anytime. Should be a Super Saturday unlike any other.
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Oregon had not played in 9 days, but the Ducks controlled the pace and Iowa was never in the game. A 10-0 run over the final 2:12 of the first half sent the Big Ten to their seventh loss out of 9 teams that received bids to the Big Dance. Luka Garza's fabulous college career ends scoring 36 points to go along with nine rebounds. More information in my blog once the second round concludes.
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The Golden Eagles came back to stun Florida to join Gulf Coast University in 2013 as the lowest seed to reach the Sweet 16, as a 15 seed. Twice in 1986 and 1997, 14 seeds made it that far but lost. The other game recaps are in my blog. Eight more games on Monday and four will air without cable on CBS. Should be fun.
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Devastating news, absolutely heartbreaking. More details in my blog, link provided on my home page.
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Mental mistakes in overtime from the Buckeyes loomed large as Kevin Obanar lit up OSU with 30 points. More details in my blog at fortyminutesofhoopsfun.Wordpress.com More updates to come.
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After two frustrating years and tons of uncertainty, it is a joy to say Welcome Back. The Big Dance has arrived, and with it some news on the COVID-19 virus front. Please continue to check media outlets and my blog (link provided on my page) for the latest details. Happy Brackets, everyone!
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Gonzaga finished the regular season unbeaten, while four other schools broke some longstanding droughts to reach the NCAA tournament. And there’s lots more action to come over the next five days. Please stay tuned to my blog on WordPress for the latest news and analysis you need to know.
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Welcome to the first weekend of March. After all we have been through, hopefully this unique time will produce some really memorable moments. Please check my thorough guide at my blog @ fortyminutesofhoopsfun.Wordpress.com for my A to Z guide on everything you need to know. Please leave some comments anytime on this or any of my past podcasts and blogs.
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One of the three Number 1 seeds was more than likely decided with the Wolverines squeezing a spirited group from the Ohio State Buckeyes. In the second half of this podcast, I talk about the six venues in Indiana that will host the 2021 NCAA tournament. With the virus as the major backdrop, this will be a tournament unlike any other in the history of the sport. Hopefully, all 68 schools will stay healthy (even though the Big Ten schools will already be in Indianapolis) and that positive cases could be kept to a minimum, especially at practice.). Comments are always welcome and please sign up via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Bullhorn, Overcast, and other streaming platforms.
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Everything you need to know is in my blog.
Either look at my blog either on the WordPress app, orf or those of you who use a desktop or laptop, please point and click to the link below:
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Several dates up to the Final Four will have a slightly different schedule than what fans have accustomed to since 1985.
The key details are here, as well as my blog at https://fortyminutesofhoopsfun.wordpress.com/
Again, thank you so much for listening and please leave some comments anytime.
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Due to the persistent state of COVID-19 and what direction President Joe Biden decides to steer us going forward, the 2021 version of The Big Dance will be truly one to remember. I lay out the reasons why this is going to be one exciting time to watch or for some of you, listening to Westwood One on the TuneIn app.
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Coach K of Duke had some rather choice words on Tuesday night. For those who did not hear or see the Zoom press conference, he mentioned about how the conferences are muddling through trying to schedule games, adhere to testing on planes, buses, staying in hotels, and during practices. I came away thinking, 'Are playing the games really necessary?' Considering that case records in the USA are setting new records every day, the facts from frontline workers and important medical officials continue to mention: Wear your mask and keep your distance, especially inside any public place--whether it is at a grocery store, Wal-Mart, Target, shopping mall, or restaurant if your area allows a few people to welcome customers.
As ugly as that sounds, please realize that all of the Power 5 schools have excellent medical facilities. My biggest concern involves some of the mid-majors, especially those in the West that some student-athletes have to take a long drive to find the nearest hospital. With hundreds of games already either canceled or postponed, this unprecedented season is slowly moving along...even with DePaul having not played one game and Tennessee playing once. Xavier on the other hand has played all seven games as of December 9 and are perfect in terms of having negative cases.
My best advice, continue to check out websites like the NCAA and ESPN for all of the latest deals. Of course, also check my blog where I update major cancellations and any important games worth noting at fortyminutesofhoopsfun.wordpress.com.
Thanks again for reading and please leave some comments anytime.
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With all of the uncertainty with COVID-19 continuing to cause more harm, hopefully there will be games to watch. My annual season preview should hopefully answer several questions you might have. As always, questions and comments are always welcome anytime, holiday or not. Enjoy.
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The normal 13 sites used over a three week period will not happen due to the sudden spike in COVID-19 cases nationwide. There are talks between the NCAA and the State of Indiana that Indianapolis could be the hosting site, and would make total sense considering the state of this pandemic. Thanks again for listening and please leave some comments.
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Stunning news from college football on Wednesday afternoon. Hours after 22 players from Florida tested positive, Alabama football coach Nick Saban, age 68 has the virus. Please pray for his health and that he will be fine.
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The headline says it all. Plus, my first special guest stops by for some little fun. However, it is a surprise that you will have to find out.
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At least, we have a starting point. Comments are always welcome on this or any of my past podcasts as well as my blogs on WordPress. Thanks for your support.
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More thoughts that I missed out on Friday night.
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The NCAA Oversight Committee will decide in mid September how the regular season and 2021 tournament might proceed. That is, if and only if any potential signs leading to a vaccine is proven to be both safe and effective.
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The Power 5 decided to play only conference games this fall. Considering what is happening with CVOID-19 not showing any signs of slowing down, the health and safety of everyone on campus is first priority. I close out the podcast with news that several dedicated and talented workers at NBC Sports regional networks were laid off on Tuesday. Such a shame.
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With several student-athletes catching the coronavirus since football and basketball workouts involving some Big Ten and SEC schools that started in mid June, the virus shows no end in sight. In this podcast, I provide some insights after watching the Monday, June 22, 2020 ABC News program "GMA3 What You Need To Know", hosted by Amy Robach and Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton.
Dr. Ashton spent a good bulk of the first 10 minutes and the last 3 minutes talking about the measures that professional and especially college sports are facing. From daily temperature checks to student-athletes not able to use showers at their practice facilities and trying their best to avoid being outside in closed environments--such as bars, restaurants, hair salons, shopping malls, residence halls, etc.--this is going to get really ugly.
And yet, during the Memorial Day holiday weekend--there they were in the south: Soaking rays on the beach, having pool parties, and sitting less than 6 feet at outdoor restaurants. I am very, very concerned that within 2 weeks, more people are going to catch the virus. But I hope they recover and show very minor symptoms.
If you are thinking about heading out in public, ask yourself these four questions:
What are the risks of going or not going? What are the benefits of going or not going?
Comments are always welcome, and please check out my blog on WordPress for more on this unprecedented time in our history.
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Thursday, April 16 had Memphis and Michigan shaking their collective heads. A pair of 5 star recruits declined to attend college and instead take their talents to the G League. What their futures might hold as far as them being drafted in the NBA is not my concern. This podcast mostly touches on what this means on the future of college basketball, however diluted we think it has become. I welcome your comments on this and any of my other podcasts, along with any of my blogs which I have linked for your reading pleasure. Thanks again for at least taking a few minutes off your mind from the coronavirus pandemic.
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What was building up to being the most topsy-turvy NCAA tournaments of all time instead saw the cancellation for the first time in its' history. Not even World War II stopped those students in competing for college basketball's highest achievement. As heartbroken we all are as fans--I cannot stress more than enough with the coronavirus continuing to spread like a tidal wave all over the globe.
Bottom line, ladies and gentlemen--even if we are healthy, we all have to do our part: Wash your hands for 20 seconds at a time, don't touch your face except where you are showering and for the guys when shaving.
Please stay healthy, and most important of all--STAY HOME. The more people can avoid coming in contact with this "invisible enemy", the better off we will be as a society in the long term. Binge watch your favorite shows on Netflix, or be like me and watch NCAA tournament games from past years.
Cook some of your favorite dishes, or better yet--search online for a recipe worth trying. Reorganize your house, or a portion of your house. Play some games. Once things return (hopefully) back to normal, you can take that pile of clothes, toys, etc. to your nearest Goodwill. Even if you have books, vinyl records, DVD's/Blu Ray discs, or even those who still have CD's--I am sure many Half Price Books stores nationwide will be more than happy to help others. Thank you again for enjoying my podcasts. Please tap or click on my link to read of my blogs and I hope to be back again once there is major news to report. Take care.
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In a perfect world, millions of fans would be filling out their brackets in a 1 to 6 quintillion chance in having a perfect bracket. Join me at my blog site @ fortyminutesofhoopsfun.wordpress.com to see how things would have turned out.
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All winter and spring sports were canceled on March 12, 2020. More details are in my blog. Hope to be back sometime in the summer or when the season starts again in the fall. Thanks for your support.
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With this unprecedented news from Wednesday, March 11, 2020–a cherished tradition will instead feel like an eerie feeling, similar to that of starring in your favorite horror movie. So sad, but I totally understand why this had to happen for the health and safety of everyone involved. Sure hope the virus will slow down in time for the Final Four in Atlanta. I look forward to reading your comments. Thanks for sticking with me. Hopefully, better days are ahead.
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Bradley, Winthrop, and Liberty earn another trip to advance to the NCAA Tournament after winning the Missouri Valley, Big South, and Atlantic Sun Conference titles (the last two I had the conference names mixed up in the podcast). Otherwise, the regular season is over, so everyone else can enter the pool—as long as everyone is healthy. Stay tuned to my blog all week for some cool things worth reading.
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The top 3 seeds all went down to defeat on Friday. That and there will be a pair of rematches In Saturday to determine the first automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament.
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With the dog days of February ending, the focus on the draw gets closer. Please continue to follow my periodic podcasts, and read my blogs at Wordpress. And for those of you who might be new to my podcasts, the real fun is only beginning. This is where the real fun starts.
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The marquee game of the 2019-2020 season, with more than just the Big 12 Conference regular season title at stake. The overall Number 1 seed is also very much in play.
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The race to end the wildest regular season since at least 1982-1983 was my main focus.
But I also wanted to mention why I am a loyal superfan of men's college basketball, and have been since 1979 when Magic Johnson and Larry Bird brought the sport into national prominence. I have built a library of podcasts starting in 2017 on SoundCloud and found Anchor in late February 2020. You can also find my work where I have a link on WordPress where I have done a blog since the autumn of 2012.
Thanks to listening some podcast hosts talking about this site (too numerous to recall right off the bat), I am so thrilled to join such an awesome community. And I have tons of personal goals that I hope to accomplish. Cannot wait to gain more followers, and I hope college basketball fans throughout the United States and the world enjoy what I have to say. Thanks so much for reading as we head down the home stretch towards Selection Sunday.
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