Bear Down Ballers: An Arizona Basketball Podcast

BEAR DOWN BALLERS: Arizona is Pac-12 tournament champions!! PLUS: NICK JOHNSON joins AJ BRAMLETT

March 18, 2022 02:53 - 53 minutes

Former Arizona guard Nick Johnson joined A.J. Bramlett to discuss his Arizona career and favorite memories. Then Nick discussed playing in the NBA, currently playing in Paris, France and this year's Wildcat team. POWERED by BetRivers | BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to BEAR DOWN BALLERS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DgwJY9eWrxBjdbBum869d Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/bear-down-ballers-an-arizona-podcast-with-a-j-bramlett/id154266206...

BEAR DOWN BALLERS: Can Arizona win the Pac-12 tournament? with Greg Hansen and Reggie Geary

March 09, 2022 23:30 - 59 minutes

Veteran sports reporter Greg Hansen from the Arizona Daily Star joined A.J. Bramlett to talk about the Wildcats in the 90s and his relationship with Lute Olson. Then Reggie Geary joined the show to discuss his time he spent in Tucson and his entire basketball career. Former POWERED by BetRivers | BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to BEAR DOWN BALLERS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DgwJY9eWrxBjdbBum869d Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/bear-dow...

1997 National Champion, Coach JIM ROSBOROUGH joins BEAR DOWN BALLERS to discuss his coaching career

March 02, 2022 18:10 - 53 minutes

Former Arizona coach Jim Rosborough joined A.J. Bramlett to discuss his relationship with Lute Olson, and their 1997 Championship run. Then Jim talked about his life growing up around basketball and his love for developing players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BEAR DOWN BALLERS: Arizona is #2 in the country for the first time since 2017 with OUMAR BALLO

February 24, 2022 20:43 - 34 minutes

POWERED by BetRivers | BetRivers.com LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE! -- SUBSCRIBE to BEAR DOWN BALLERS: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DgwJY9eWrxBjdbBum869d Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/bear-down-ballers-an-arizona-podcast-with-a-j-bramlett/id1542662061 -- FOLLOW: Host AJ Bramlett: https://twitter.com/AJBRAMLETT Twitter: http://twitter.com/TheFieldOf68 Instagram: http://instagram.com/fieldof68 Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9by2... http://thefieldo...

BEAR DOWN BALLERS: BENNETT DAVISON joins AJ BRAMLETT to discuss winning the national championship

February 09, 2022 19:23 - 44 minutes

Former Arizona forward Bennett Davison joined A.J. Bramlett to discuss his experience at Arizona after two years at community college, winning the national championship and his relationship with Lute Olson. Then Bennett talked about playing basketball in Europe after his college career and his thoughts on the current Arizona team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BEAR DOWN BALLERS: Jason Gardner's journey back to Arizona with A.J. BRAMLETT

February 01, 2022 17:40 - 35 minutes

Former Arizona Wildcat Jason Gardner joined A.J. Bramlett to discuss his playing career and his current role within the Arizona mens basketball program. POWERED by BetRivers FOLLOW Twitter- @AJBRAMLETT Youtube- The Field of 68 http://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BEAR DOWN BALLERS: JOSEPH BLAIR joins AJ BRAMLETT to discuss his first NBA win!

January 25, 2022 17:53 - 54 minutes

Former Arizona Wildcat and current Wizards assistant coach Joesph Blair joined A.J. Bramlett to discuss his coaching journey and what he learned from coach Lute Olson. POWERED by BetRivers FOLLOW Twitter- @AJBRAMLETT Youtube- The Field of 68 http://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BEAR DOWN BALLERS: COREY WILLIAMS joins AJ BRAMLETT to discuss how far the current Wildcats can go and his relationship with Lute Olson

January 18, 2022 17:21 - 1 hour

Former Arizona forward and current analyst for ESPN Corey Williams joined A.J. Bramlett to discuss his his relationship with Lute Olson and how far Tommy Lloyd can lead this Wildcat team this season. POWERED by BetRivers FOLLOW Twitter- @AJBRAMLETT Youtube- The Field of 68 http://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BEAR DOWN BALLERS: JEFF GOODMAN joins AJ BRAMLETT to discuss if Arizona is a final-four team and his relationship with Lute Olson

January 13, 2022 17:11 - 37 minutes

Stadium basketball analyst, co-founder of The Field of 68, and Arizona alumni Jeff Goodman joined A.J. Bramlett to discuss his experience attending Arizona in the 90's and his relationship with Lute Olson. Then Jeff talked about the 2021-22 Wildcats, Tommy Lloyd's transition to Arizona, and his all-time Wildcat starting five lineup. POWERED by BetRivers FOLLOW Twitter- @AJBRAMLETT Youtube- The Field of 68 http://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

IS CHRISTIAN KOLOKO THE BEST BIG MAN IN THE COUNTRY?? | BEAR DOWN BALLERS with A.J. BRAMLETT

January 06, 2022 21:14 - 30 minutes

Arizona center Christian Koloko joined A.J. Bramlett to discuss his breakout season and his journey to playing basketball in the United States. POWERED by BetRivers FOLLOW AJ Bramlett Twitter Instagram Youtube http://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BEN DAVIS joins AJ BRAMLETT to discuss his college career and LUTE OLSON'S impact on BEAR DOWN BALLERS

January 03, 2022 17:00 - 59 minutes

Former Arizona forward Ben Davis joined A.J. Bramlett to discuss the Lute Olson's impact on his life, being a McDonald's all-American, and the current Wildcats season. POWERED by BetRivers FOLLOW AJ Bramlett Twitter Instagram Youtube http://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

EUGENE EDGERSON joins AJ BRAMLETT to discuss being on two final four teams, experience with the Harlem Globetrotters and being a Tucson Policeman on BEAR DOWN BALLERS

December 22, 2021 20:58 - 35 minutes

Former Arizona forward Eugene Edgerson joined A.J. Bramlett to discuss the being on two Wildcat final four teams, experience with the Harlem Globetrotters, and lessons he learned from Lute Olson. Then Eugene talked joining the Tucson police force and his take on the current basketball product. POWERED by BetRivers http://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AZUOLAS TUBELIS joins AJ BRAMLETT to discuss the current season and improving his game on BEAR DOWN BALLERS

December 15, 2021 16:06 - 37 minutes

Arizona Forward Azuolas Tubelis joined A.J. Bramlett to discuss the 2021-22 Arizona Wildcats, his style of play, and learning to play smart without turning the ball over. Then Azuolas talked about the Wildcats big win over Illinois and their traveling issues getting to Champaign. POWERED by BetRivers FOLLOW AJ Bramlett Twitter Instagram Youtube http://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Assoc. HC JACK MURPHY joins A.J. BRAMLETT to discuss the current season on BEAR DOWN BALLERS

December 08, 2021 23:59 - 33 minutes

Associate Head Coach Jack Murphy joined A.J. Bramlett to discuss the 2021-22 Arizona Wildcats, Bennedict Mathurin's progression, and their young players. ThenJack talked about Lute Olsen's impact to the program, and coaching alongside Sean Miller and Tommy Lloyd. POWERED by BetRivers FOLLOW AJ Bramlett Twitter Instagram Youtube http://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DALEN TERRY joins BEAR DOWN BALLERS to discuss his unique game

December 01, 2021 17:38 - 34 minutes

Arizona guard Dalen Terry joined A.J. Bramlett to discuss his decision choosing Arizona, his unique playing style and Tommy Lloyd's offense. Then Dalen talked about his high school career and the team's 6-0 start. POWERED by BetRivers FOLLOW AJ Bramlett Twitter Instagram Youtube http://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MIKE BIBBY on 1997 Championship run. Plus Arizona dominates Michigan | Bear Down Ballers

November 24, 2021 03:00 - 32 minutes

Former Arizona point guard Mike Bibby joined A.J. Bramlett to discuss his decision choosing Arizona over UCLA, 1997 championship and his NBA career. Then Mike talked about his relationship with Dalen Terry and thoughts on the 2021-22 Wildcat team. POWERED by BetRivers FOLLOW AJ Bramlett Twitter Instagram Youtube http://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tommy Lloyd joins BEAR DOWN BALLERS to discuss the 2021-22 season

November 15, 2021 02:40 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd joined A.J. Bramlett to discuss his style of play, Bennedict Mathurin's rise, and Dalen Terry emerging as a star player for the Wildcats. Then Tommy talked about building team chemistry, player development, and Christian Koloko taking the next step this season. POWERED by BetRivers FOLLOW AJ Bramlett Twitter Instagram Youtube http://thefieldof68.com

Bennedict Mathurin joins AJ Bramlett to talk preseason expectations

November 12, 2021 03:48 - 37 minutes

Bennedict Mathurin joins AJ Bramlett to discuss expectations for Arizona this season. POWERED by BetRivers FOLLOW AJ Bramlett Twitter Instagram Youtube http://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

INTRODUCING BEAR DOWN BALLERS: Jason Terry joins AJ Bramlett to tell Lute Olson stories, preview Arizona's basketball season

October 29, 2021 00:02 - 39 minutes

The INAUGURAL episode of Bear Down Ballers with AJ Bramlett features none other than Jason Terry, the Jet himself! POWERED by BetRivers FOLLOW AJ Bramlett Twitter Instagram Youtube http://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Tennessee assistant Steve Forbes joins Big Vol'n

March 17, 2021 17:42 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

No one is a better story teller than Steve Forbes, and no one has more stories to tell than the former Tennessee assistant. He is this week's guest on Big Vol'n. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Tennessee legend Jeronne Maymon joins today's Big Vol'n podcast!

March 09, 2021 06:31 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

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LOCKER ROOM SESSIONS: SEC Postseason Awards with Pat Bradley!!!

March 06, 2021 01:34 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

To join the conversation, download the Locker Room App here. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

The first ever NBA guest on the Big Vol'n podcast is CJ Watson!!

March 01, 2021 17:19 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

CJ Watson joins this week's Big Vol'n podcast to discuss his journey from Knoxville to established NBA point guard as well as tell some stories from back in the day and break down just want is going wrong with this year's Tennessee team. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Introducing: 68 Shining Moments, a new series from the Field of 68 Media Network

February 27, 2021 23:06 - 1 minute

We at the Field of 68 media network are thrilled to announce the launch of a new series called 68 Shining Moments. We’ve spent the last four months amassing interviews with the people that lived the greatest, the most memorable moments in the history of the NCAA tournament. We went straight to the horse’s mouth to find out when T.J. Sorrentine realized that he had hit that shot from the parking lot, and if Ali Farohkmanesh was really serious with that shot. We talked to Kyle Guy and Ty Jerome...

LOCKER ROOM SESSIONS! Pat Bradley joined Dane Bradshaw for an SEC hoops session

February 18, 2021 04:48 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Pat Bradley, the host of the Field of 68's Arkansas podcast, 30 Minutes Of Hell, joined Dane Bradshaw for today's episode of Big Vol'n. Let's talk some SEC hoops! To join the conversation, download the Locker Room App here. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Kevin Punter, who helped turn Tennessee around in the post-Pearl era, joins today's Big Vol'n podcast!

February 17, 2021 00:03 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MB

Kevin Punter enrolled at Tennessee the year after Bruce Pearl left. As a senior, he averaged more than 22 points per game, and was one of the guys that was able to help pull the Vols out of the doldrums of an NCAA investigation. He joined Dane Bradshaw today to talk about his time in Knoxville, this year's Vol team and what they can do to turn this thing around. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.co...

Tennessee forward Josiah-Jordan James joins Big Vol'n with Dane Bradshaw

February 10, 2021 18:17 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

What makes Tennessee's two star freshmen so good? Why are the Vols having so much success this season? And what is the best prank that Rick Barnes has pulled on him? Josiah-Jordan James with Dane Bradshaw is worth your time. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Rob Dauster joins Big Vol'n to try and figure out just what is going wrong with Tennessee these days

February 05, 2021 07:51 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

Tennessee blew an 11-point lead and lost, 52-50, at Ole Miss on Tuesday night. Just how worried should we be? Is this thing fixable? Can the Vols turn their season around? Rob Dauster joins Dan Bradshaw to try and figure it all out. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

LOCKER ROOM SESSIONS: The host of Rock Chalk J-Hawk joins the show to discuss Tennessee's win over Kansas

January 31, 2021 04:07 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

Dane Bradshaw was joined by Jeff Hawkins, the host of Rock Chalk J-Hawk on the Field of 68 media network, to break down Tennessee's mammoth win over Kansas on Saturday evening. To join the discussion, download the Locker Room app here. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Bruce Pearl joins Big Vol'n to talk about his time with the Vols and what it was like coaching at the same school as Pat Summitt

January 26, 2021 14:53 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Dane Bradshaw is joined on this episode of the Big Vol'n podcast by his former coach, Bruce Pearl. The two talk about Bruce's recruitment to Tennessee, buying in to the UT community, Dane's late-game entertainment at LSU, Coach Pat Summitt, and much more! Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Jordan Howell joins Big Vol'n to talk about this year's roster and tell stories from back in the glory days

January 18, 2021 18:17 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MB

Dane Bradshaw and Jordan Howell were two fan favorites in their time in Knoxville, and they got together on the Big Vol'n podcast this week to tell some stories about their exploits on the court, and on campus at large. They also spend some time breaking down this year's team. What makes them so good defensively? What are their question marks moving forward? Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com ht...

Longtime college coach Chris Ferguson joins Big Vol'n to tell recruiting tales

January 10, 2021 22:40 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MB

Chris Ferguson has spent many seasons as an assistant coach in the college ranks, including a few years at Tennessee when Dane Bradshaw was in the recruiting mix. He tells that story, as well as the story of recruiting Chris Lofton, recruiting Marcus Smart and the time that he was in the same wedding party as Michael Jordan. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses...

Bert Bertlekamp joins Big Vol'n to break down that loss to Alabama and tell stories about Tennessee in the old days

January 04, 2021 01:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB

Bert Bertlekamp played for the Vols back in the 70s. He now works as a color analyst covering the team, and he has called every game for longer than you realize. He joined Dane Bradshaw to breakdown this year's team and took a long look at what happened on Saturday when Alabama got the best of Tennessee. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Just how good is this Tennessee team? Special guest: Tennessee assistant Desmond Oliver

December 23, 2020 01:33 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB

Tennessee assistant coach Desmond Oliver joins Dane Bradshaw for this week's episode of Big Vol'n. They discuss the emergence of a couple of freshmen, Tennessee's defense and just how good this team can end up being. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Tennessee's 2-0 start, and the art of trash talking with Ron Slay

December 14, 2020 03:45 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Ron Slay is a Tennessee legend. He played four years for the Vols, averaging 21 points as a senior, a year that he won the SEC Player of the Year award. He joined Dane Bradshaw's on Monday's podcast to break down Tennessee's 2-0 start to the season, why this group has a chance to be and, of course, the art of talking trash. Slay is a legend when it comes to talking trash. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stoc...

Chris Lofton joins Dane Bradshaw for the inaugural episode of Big Vol'n!

December 08, 2020 22:46 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

Dane Bradshaw played at Tennessee from 2003-07 and has been working for ESPN since 2014. He has partnered with The Field of 68 to host “Big Vol’n,” a podcast devoted to Vols basketball. His first guest on the podcast? The one and only Chris Lofton. Intro music: Cherry Metal by Arthur Vyncke | https://soundcloud.com/arthurvost Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/deed.en_US

Introducing Big Vol'n

November 30, 2020 00:46 - 34 seconds - 542 KB

Dane Bradshaw is a studio and game analyst for the SEC Network’s coverage of men’s basketball, joining the network in 2014. The former Tennessee captain played for the Volunteers from 2004-07, starting as a point guard before moving to forward. Since graduating, Bradshaw has played in the Netherlands and lives in Chattanooga with his wife and three children. He authored the book “Vertical Leap: Inside the Rise of Tennessee Basketball” in 2007, which features a forward by then Tennessee head ...