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College Hoops Mania

20 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 56 ratings

Analyzing and debating College Basketball's headlines, scores, news, recruiting, and more!

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Episodes

Gavitt Games, Michigan struggling, Purdue's weekend, the Bonnies + more!

November 22, 2021 18:24 - 31 minutes - 33.2 MB

Host Wes Troyer discusses all the action in the Gavitt games as well as the Big East/Big Ten as a whole. He also dives deeper into Michigan's struggles and why Purdue is a legit national title contender. Furthermore, Wes looks at Arizona, the Bonnies, and Marquette. Lastly, he looks ahead to next week and also answers some questions submitted by followers via Instagram @ collegehoops.mania

Gonzaga/Texas, UCLA/Nova, Champions Classic, struggling teams

November 15, 2021 00:57 - 34 minutes - 34.7 MB

Host Wes Troyer breaks down both late night blockbuster games between Gonzaga/Texas and UCLA/Villanova. He also looks back at the Champions classic, as well as discusses some teams that struggled the opening week of the College Basketball season

Transfer Portal, Off-season observations, Jalen Duren/Emoni Bates talk w/ Chase Horner

August 06, 2021 14:16 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Today I am joined by Chase Horner, once again, to overview some of the biggest names in the transfer portal this off-season. We also dive into what Chris Beard has done @ Texas, while also making some other off-season observations around the country. To close the podcast, we discuss Jalen Duren and Emoni Bates and whether or not we will see them in the college game next season

1st weekend of NCAA Tournament overview w/ Chase Horner

March 24, 2021 00:25 - 46 minutes - 32.4 MB

Host Wes Troyer is joined by Chase Horner to discuss the results of the 1st weekend of the NCAA Tournament. They also make their predictions for the upcoming week and who will reach the final four.

NCAA Tournament Predictions! w/ Chase Horner

March 15, 2021 17:18 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

In this episode, host Wes Troyer is joined by Chase Horner to make their predictions for the NCAA Tournament. The two go through every single game in every round and make picks all the way from the 1st round to the National Championship game.baymic

Dick Weiss Interview, Illinois' week, Auto Bid's, Conference Tournament Preview's

March 08, 2021 05:02 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

In today's episode, Wes Troyer sits down with National Sports Writer Hall of Fame inductee Dick Weiss to talk some hoops. Later in the show, Wes Troyer discusses Illinois' week, team's that have already punched their automatic bid, and previewing next week's major conference tournaments along with predictions. To conclude the show, Wes answers some of his Instagram followers' questions.

MyTakeHoops interview, Mich ST, KU/Baylor, Cade Cunningham, notable results!

March 01, 2021 03:43 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

In today's episode, Wes Troyer sits down with the owner of the quickly growing Instagram account MyTakeHoops (2:20). Also discussed in this episode: Michigan State's week (31:30), Kansas/Baylor breakdown (38:40), Cade Cunningham drops 40 points (46:50), more notable results (50:10), and answering Instagram follower questions (01:01:10)!

Joe Lunardi, Duke, Michigan/Ohio State, WVU/Texas, ACC Talk, NPOY race, notable results!

February 22, 2021 03:47 - 55 minutes - 53.7 MB

In this episode, Wes Troyer will be joined by ESPN's Bracketologist Joe Lunardi to talk about how he became a bracketologist, as well as some bracket talk (1:55). The podcast will also discuss Duke's big win on Saturday (12:25), the Michigan/Ohio State game (18:00), West Virginia/Texas (23:15), some ACC talk (27:00), and the NPOY race (31:45). Furthermore, the show will end with some notable results (34:50), answering Instagram (@chmpod) follower questions (43:15), and picking games for this...

Committee Ranking Reveal, Michigan is back, Creighton, Drake/Loyola, Zags making history

February 15, 2021 04:46 - 55 minutes - 55.7 MB

In this episode of the College Hoops Mania podcast, host Wes Troyer discusses the NCAA Tournament committee's top 16 ranking reveal (2:20). He also breaks down important weekend games such as Michigan's big win (5:30), Creighton's dominant performance (13:00), and Drake/Loyola's weekend series (19:30). Also, Wes discusses how Gonzaga set history Saturday night (27:20). Furthermore, he discusses notable results throughout the whole week (32:00). He answers Instagram follower questions (40:45)...

Duke/UNC, Gonzaga vs Baylor Debate, Ohio State Talk, Notable Results, and more!

February 08, 2021 04:57 - 55 minutes - 55.4 MB

In this week's episode, I discuss the UNC/Duke game and what it looks like going forward for both teams. Furthermore, I debate who is better between Gonzaga and Baylor. I discuss Ohio State and why they are having so much success. Is it time to worry about Iowa? I also dive into USC and their big win over UCLA. Lastly, I finish up with notable results from the week and give a sneak peak ahead to this upcoming week!

Will Mich ST make tourney, SEC/BIG 12 Challenge, KU/TENN Talk, DRAKE, and more!

February 01, 2021 03:59 - 55 minutes - 41.2 MB

In today's episode, I discuss whether or not Michigan State will make the NCAA Tournament. I dig into the SEC/BIG 12 Challenge and discuss many of its notable results, including Kansas/Tennessee and Oklahoma/Alabama. I put some respect on Drake's name, and discuss more notable results from the week. I answer Instagram follower questions (@chmpodcast) and end the podcast with picking games in the upcoming week!

NCAA Tourney dates, Baylor Bears talk, Kansas struggles, FSU undervalued, what's going on w/ Tennessee?

January 25, 2021 12:17 - 40 minutes - 40.6 MB

NCAA tournament dates are set, Baylor's week discussed, Kansas has lost 3 in a row, Florida State has huge week, is it time to worry about Tennessee, IU picks up major road win, the PAC 12 is a mess, other notable results from the week, and looking ahead to the next week!

Michigan's up and down week, Wisconsin evaluation, Texas Tech discussion, Virginia's STATEMENT

January 18, 2021 14:06 - 33 minutes - 34.1 MB

Discussing Michigan's up and down week, evaluating Wisconsin, Texas Tech's week vs Texas/Baylor, Virginia makes huge statement, how good is Illinois, discussing more notable results, and looking at the week ahead!

Andrew Jones's huge shot, is Kentucky back, Sharife Cooper debut, Baylor is most complete team!

January 11, 2021 04:54 - 35 minutes - 25.8 MB

Andrew Jones beats West Virginia with huge shot, is Kentucky back to form, Sharife Cooper debut against Alabama, Purdue/MSU talk, Baylor is the most complete team in the country, notable weekend results, and picking games!

NCAA Tourney in Indy, NET, Texas dominates, Alabama upset, covering ALL weekend results!

January 04, 2021 18:32 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

NCAA tournament to be played in Indianapolis, NET rankings released, Texas looks great, Alabama pulls upset, Iowa impressive road win, Oklahoma beats WVU, Missouri/Arkansas, Michigan is rolling, Minnesota is dangerous, and other notable results!

Tennessee's statement win, Arizona's decision, UNC has major problems, is Houston legit?

January 01, 2021 15:38 - 30 minutes - 31.7 MB

Arizona self-imposes postseason ban, Tennessee dominates Missouri, Northwestern/Iowa game, North Carolina is a mess offensively, Houston suffers bad loss, Cam Thomas is amazing, more notable results, and picking weekend games!

Northwestern looks great, the Big Ten is a gauntlet, Gonzaga can't be slowed down, Picking big matchups!

December 28, 2020 16:06 - 38 minutes - 39.6 MB

Big Ten breakdown, Northwestern is 3-0, Minnesota and Marcus Carr talk, Wisconsin is in elite company this year, how many bids will the big ten get, Gonzaga dominates Virginia, Louisville/Kentucky talk, Big East breakdown, and picking big games

Gonzaga/Iowa Breakdown, Kentucky problems, Big Ten is crazy, Picking BIG games

December 23, 2020 17:10 - 44 minutes - 45 MB

Breaking down Gonzaga/Iowa, discussing Cam Fletcher and Kentucky issues, Northwestern/Michigan State breakdown, Creighton beats Uconn, Rutgers is legit, Tuesday night epic finishes, Tennessee is top 5 good, picking major games this week

DUKE, Keyontae Johnson improving, Kansas/Texas Tech breakdown, Iowa/Gonzaga preview

December 18, 2020 19:12 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MB

Keyontae Johnson showing improvements, transfer rule gets changed, Virginia Gonzaga on Dec 26, Duke getting back on track, Kansas gets huge road win, Saint Louis is dangerous, picking weekend games including Gonzaga/Iowa *Jordan Goodwin, not Brandon Goodwin (I apologize St. Louis)

Coach K's comments, what's wrong with Kentucky, BIG matchups with picks!

December 15, 2020 20:03 - 26 minutes - 27.4 MB

Comments on Coach K's decision, Kentucky's problems, Marquette picks up another major win, New AP poll, West Virginia looks the part, transfer rule pending, big matchups, and fun weekend ahead!