Marching to Madness
952 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsMarching to Madness covers the entire scope of college basketball. Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross keep you up to date on all things college hoops. The podcast has featured interviews with numerous coaches and analysts around the country, including Bob Huggins, Roy Williams, Frank Martin, Bruce Pearl, Jim Larranaga, Josh Pastner, Kermit Davis, Pete Gillen, Gary Williams, and many more. It's a must-listen podcast for college basketball fans!
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Episode 378: Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson
June 24, 2019 18:49 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson. Topics of discussion include: the large group of newcomers on the roster, how JP Morgan and Romelle Mansel will factor into the mix, the importance of recruiting local players, building the challenging non-conference schedule, how rule changes will affect college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blak...
Episode 377: Belmont head coach Casey Alexander
June 19, 2019 18:49 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Belmont head coach Casey Alexander. Topics of discussion include: making the transition from Lipscomb to Belmont, how familiarity with the program and staff has been an advantage during the process, expectations for the returning roster, learning from Rick Byrd's approach to building a program, how the extended 3-point line and recruiting tweaks could impact college basketball, and much more. It’s another e...
Episode 376: Cal State Northridge assistant Jim Harrick
June 18, 2019 16:15 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Cal State Northridge assistant Jim Harrick. Topics of discussion include: building the foundation with the Matadors, being able to get back on the court and teach the game, having the opportunity to work with Mark Gottfried, Lamine Diane's development, how Terrell Gomez continues to expand his game, what the coaching staff is focusing on most this offseason, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of M...
Episode 375: Mississippi State head coach Ben Howland
June 14, 2019 13:32 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Mississippi State head coach Ben Howland. Topics of discussion include: getting the program back to the NCAA Tournament, what the staff is focusing on in summer workouts, the playmaking ability of the Bulldogs' backcourt, Reggie Perry's return after impressing in the NBA draft process, how the extended 3-point line will affect college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to M...
Episode 374: Pepperdine head coach Lorenzo Romar
June 13, 2019 14:24 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Pepperdine head coach Lorenzo Romar. Topics of discussion include: the many talents of point guard Colbey Ross, expectations for several of the returning players on the roster, the Waves' incoming recruiting class, how the WCC continues to try to gain more exposure nationally, rule changes in college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Bl...
Episode 373: Hofstra head coach Joe Mihalich
June 11, 2019 13:54 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Hofstra head coach Joe Mihalich. Topics of discussion include: how Justin Wright-Foreman developed into such a special talent, expectations for several of the returning players on the roster, the Pride's incoming recruiting class, how the recent rules changes could affect college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 y...
Episode 372: Delaware head coach Martin Ingelsby
June 07, 2019 14:28 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Delaware head coach Martin Ingelsby. Topics of discussion include: what the staff has focused on in building the program, Ryan Allen's potential for a banner season in 2019-20, how the rules changes in college basketball will affect the game, getting more national visibility for the CAA, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years ...
Episode 371: Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller
May 31, 2019 14:16 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller. Topics of discussion include: adjusting to the team's injury situation a season ago, the feedback Kevon Harris received during the NBA draft process, expectations for the large group of newcomers, how the NCAA recruiting tweaks change the way the staff approaches the offseason, what effect the proposed rule changes could have on college basketball, and much more. It...
Episode 370: Tulsa head coach Frank Haith
May 30, 2019 15:32 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Tulsa head coach Frank Haith. Topics of discussion include: how the NBA draft process affects offseason recruiting, biggest takeaways from his first five seasons with the Golden Hurricane, roster development, expectations for the incoming recruiting class, adding Jerry Wainwright to the staff, the proposed rule changes in college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madnes...
Episode 369: ETSU head coach Steve Forbes
May 22, 2019 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back East Tennessee State head coach Steve Forbes. Topics of discussion include: his friendship with Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse, the return of Jeromy Rodriguez after a flirtation with pro basketball, Daivien Williamson's development, the team's scheduled 11-day trip to eastern Europe in August, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell h...
Episode 368: Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman
May 21, 2019 13:57 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman. Topics of discussion include: the transition from a record-setting four seasons at Nevada to Arkansas, reaching out to former Razorbacks, the potential on the roster at the guard position, hiring Chris Crutchfield and Corey Robinson as assistant coaches, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 year...
Episode 367: Louisville assistant Dino Gaudio
May 17, 2019 13:35 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisville assistant coach Dino Gaudio. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from watching Chris Paul and Al Farouq-Aminu in the NBA Playoffs, the importance of reaching 20 wins in year one on the job, looking ahead to the Cardinals' incoming recruiting class, creating chemistry with seven new faces, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell ha...
Episode 366: Washington State head coach Kyle Smith
May 10, 2019 12:43 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Washington State head coach Kyle Smith. Topics of discussion include: the move from San Francisco to Washington State, how the staff wants to build the program moving forward, the use of analytics throughout the season, adding Deion James to the roster, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His ...
Episode 365: Basketball Times publisher John Akers
May 07, 2019 13:01 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Basketball Times publisher John Akers. Topics of discussion include: John's induction into the U.S. Basketball Writers Association's Hall of Fame, Virginia's national championship run, the fascinating mix of teams in the Final Four, why college basketball is having lots of coaching changes, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 yea...
Episode 364: Coach Sonny Smith of the Auburn Radio Network
April 29, 2019 14:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn radio analyst and legendary Tigers basketball coach Sonny Smith. Topics of discussion include: Auburn's record-setting Final Four run, the attributes of the roster that helped the Tigers make such an impressive run, Bruce Pearl's ability to get the most out of his players, what the future holds for the program, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: ...
Episode 363: San Francisco head coach Todd Golden
April 22, 2019 14:50 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in San Francisco head coach Todd Golden. Topics of discussion include: transitioning into the head coaching position, his vision for the direction of the program, the staff's philosophy on off-season player development, hiring Dons great Bill Cartwright, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His ...
Episode 362: Virginia beat writer Jerry Ratcliffe
April 12, 2019 19:42 - 25 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Virginia beat writer Jerry Ratcliffe of JerryRatcliffe.com. Topics of discussion include: an overall look at Virginia's march to the national championship, De'Andre Hunter's second half outputs vs. Auburn and Texas Tech, Kyle Guy's clutch play, the ascension of Ty Jerome on the point, Virginia's place in the ACC as of now, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Host...
Episode 361: Final Four preview with Coach Bob Cantu
April 05, 2019 22:10 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach Bob Cantu to preview the Final Four. Topics of discussion include: insight into Final Four week, how defense will play a huge role in Minneapolis, the diversity of the Final Four field, what to watch for in each matchup, predictions on who will win the national championship, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of expe...
Episode 360: Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner
April 04, 2019 17:12 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia Teach head coach Josh Pastner. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from this past season, what's next for the Yellow Jackets as we move to the spring and summer months, looking ahead to the Final Four matchups, Virginia's incredible defense, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His ...
Episode 359: SMU head coach Tim Jankovich
March 28, 2019 15:36 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back SMU head coach Tim Jankovich. Topics of discussion include: the injuries that plagued the Mustangs throughout the 2018-19 season, turning a corner after the NCAA sanctions on the program, analysis of the upcoming Sweet 16 matchups, insight on how to attack Virginia's Pack Line defense, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of...
Episode 358: NCAA Tournament South Region preview
March 21, 2019 13:04 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the South Region in the 2019 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: analysis for each first round game, the most anticipated matchups, which teams could play the spoiler role and make a Cinderella run, how many teams could realistically win the region, who will advance to the Final Four, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 yea...
Episode 357: NCAA Tournament East Region preview
March 20, 2019 14:34 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the East Region in the 2019 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: analysis of each first round game, the most anticipated matchups, the 7-seed or lower that could win multiple games, how many teams have a realistic shot of winning the region, which team will advance to the Final Four, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years...
Episode 356: NCAA Tournament West Region preview
March 19, 2019 14:25 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the West Region in the 2019 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: how each first round game could unfold, the most entertaining matchups, teams that should be on upset alert, the 7-seed or lower that has the best chance to win multiple games, how many teams can realistically win the region, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has ove...
Episode 355: NCAA Tournament Midwest Region preview
March 18, 2019 23:57 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the Midwest Region in the 2019 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: the teams with the best chance at making the Final Four, upset specials, the most intriguing first round matchup, how many teams have a shot at winning the region, the 7-seed or lower that could win multiple games, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years o...
Episode 354: Georgia Southern head coach Mark Byington
March 16, 2019 23:29 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Georgia Southern head coach Mark Byington. Topics of discussion include: the team's strong finish during the regular season, Tookie Brown's incredible career with the Eagles, Quan Jackson's development, the up-tempo style in the Sun Belt, preparations for the conference tournament, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of exper...
Episode 353: UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner
March 06, 2019 17:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner. Topics of discussion include: the biggest keys to the Anteaters' success this season, how the team continues to improve defensively, the excellent contributions from the bench, Max Hazzard's development, what the staff is focused on heading into the final two games of the regular season, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hos...
Episode 352: Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl
February 22, 2019 00:18 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from the recent win over Arkansas, the improvement on the defensive side of the court, Chuma Okeke's development, how Jared Harper and Bryce Brown continue to form a tough backcourt duo, expectations for the rematch against Kentucky, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell ha...
Episode 351: VCU head coach Mike Rhoades
February 20, 2019 21:26 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back VCU head coach Mike Rhoades. Topics of discussion include: the Rams' big victory over Rhode Island, how the team has kept the momentum going throughout the winning streak, what the focus has been on the defensive side of the court, Marcus Evans' development, areas of improvement down the stretch, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over ...
Episode 350: Vermont head coach John Becker
February 15, 2019 14:32 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Vermont head coach John Becker. Topics of discussion include: how the Catamounts have racked up 11 straight seasons of 20 or more wins, Anthony Lamb's development, the contributions of Ernie Duncan, how the Catamounts use a small lineup with such success, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. Hi...
Episode 349: Dayton head coach Anthony Grant
February 14, 2019 15:46 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Dayton head coach Anthony Grant. Topics of discussion include: Obi Toppin's breakout year on both ends of the floor, the stature of Josh Cunningham within the team, how Jalen Crutcher continues to impact the game, the Flyers' low rate of fouling in each game, expectations for the upcoming matchup against VCU, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lov...
Episode 348: Hofstra head coach Joe Mihalich
February 13, 2019 18:33 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Hofstra head coach Joe Mihalich. Topics of discussion include: the recent 16-game winning streak, Justin Wright-Foreman's sensational senior year, his recruitment to Hofstra, the play of Eli Pemberton, expectations for the upcoming matchup against Charleston, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media...
Episode 347: Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber
February 01, 2019 15:30 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber. Topics of discussion include: the return of Dean Wade from injury and how he affects the game, what has helped the Wildcats continue to excel on defense this season, the veteran presence on the team, how the staff approaches having a week off from games, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 yea...
Episode 346: George Mason head coach Dave Paulsen
January 31, 2019 16:27 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in George Mason head coach Dave Paulsen. Topics of discussion include: biggest takeaways from a great start in the tough Atlantic 10, how the Patriots continue to improve defensively, the aggressiveness of Otis Livingston Jr. and Justin Kier on the offensive side of the court, embracing the preseason expectations, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lov...
Episode 345: CBS Sports Network analyst Pete Gillen
January 30, 2019 15:19 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back CBS Sports Network analyst Pete Gillen. Topics of discussion include: the sustainability of Nevada as a national contender, expectations for the Atlantic 10, how to game plan against Duke, Virginia's impressive play throughout the season, way too early Final Four picks, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in ...
Episode 344: UTSA head coach Steve Henson
January 29, 2019 15:29 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UTSA head coach Steve Henson. Topics of discussion include: the incredible comeback win over Old Dominion, how the Roadrunners have turned things around after a slow start, the excellent scoring duo of Jhivvan Jackson and Keaton Wallace, Nick Allen's development, the new scheduling format in CUSA, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has ov...
Episode 343: Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle
January 24, 2019 18:23 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from the Beavers' 3-2 start in Pac-12 play, Tres Tinkle as a matchup problem for opponents, Ethan and Stephen Thompson's contributions this season, the emergence of Kylor Kelley, looking ahead to the team's upcoming conference schedule, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake...
Episode 342: Former Georgia Tech head coach Bobby Cremins
January 21, 2019 18:23 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back former Georgia Tech head coach Bobby Cremins. Topics of discussion include: Syracuse's thrilling overtime win over Duke, the Blue Devils without Tre Jones, South Carolina's impressive start in the SEC, where things stand with Charleston and the CAA, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work...
Episode 341: Stony Brook head coach Jeff Boals
January 18, 2019 15:54 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Stony Brook head coach Jeff Boals. Topics of discussion include: looking back at the incredible comeback win over George Washington, how the Seawolves have been able to rack up an NCAA-best eight road wins, defensive philosophy, Akwasi Yeboah's development, expectations for the matchup against Maine, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has ove...
Episode 340: Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis
January 17, 2019 16:35 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis. Topics of discussion include: how the players bought in from day one under the new staff, takeaways from the Rebels' excellent start this season, Terence Davis' development, the emergence of Blake Hinson, expectations for the Arkansas matchup this weekend, the incredible support from the Ole Miss community, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness...
Episode 339: Radford head coach Mike Jones
January 16, 2019 22:57 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Radford head coach Mike Jones. Topics of discussion include: the growth of the team after wins over Notre Dame and Texas in the non-conference schedule, using the small-ball scheme, the consistency of Carlik Jones on the point, how the Big South has evolved throughout the years, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experi...
Episode 338: Portland assistant Bob Cantu
January 08, 2019 17:36 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Portland assistant coach Bob Cantu. Topics of discussion include: an assessment of where the Pilots are as WCC play begins, dealing with early-season injuries, the excellent play from the team's double-digit scoring trio, Theo Akwuba's impact on the defensive end, the depth in the WCC, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of...
Episode 337: North Texas head coach Grant McCasland
January 07, 2019 21:10 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in North Texas head coach Grant McCasland. Topics of discussion include: the team's amazing 15-1 start, how winning last season's CBI has been a springboard into the 2018-19 campaign, why the Mean Green are defending at such a high clip, the collective contributions of the entire roster, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of ex...
Episode 336: ETSU head coach Steve Forbes
January 03, 2019 15:54 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back ETSU head coach Steve Forbes. Topics of discussion include: the recent win over Furman, how the Bucs have compiled the NCAA's best rebounding margin, what the staff tries to focus on in practices leading up to SoCon play, previewing the upcoming game against Samford, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in spor...
Episode 335: South Florida head coach Brian Gregory
December 21, 2018 18:12 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back South Florida head coach Brian Gregory. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from a big win over FIU, Laquincy Rideau's development, the talented options in the Bulls' frontcourt, how David Collins is continuing to expand his game, what the staff is focusing on prior to the start of AAC play, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 1...
Episode 334: Old Dominion head coach Jeff Jones
December 20, 2018 18:29 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Old Dominion head coach Jeff Jones. Topics of discussion include: the team's seven-game winning streak, how B.J. Stith has emerged for the Monarchs, Ahmad Caver's development, where things stand defensively, expectations heading into conference play, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His wor...
Episode 333: Tennessee associate head coach Rob Lanier
December 19, 2018 17:22 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Tennessee associate head coach Rob Lanier. Topics of discussion include: how the team has grown over the past two games, what's helped the Vols build such incredible chemistry on the court, Admiral Schofield's development, the underrated backcourt duo of Jordan Bone and Jordan Bowden, why there's still room for improvement on defense, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! Ab...
Episode 332: Yale head coach James Jones
December 18, 2018 17:15 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Yale coach James Jones. Topics of discussion include: how the Bulldogs have started to rise in winning four of their last five games, the ascension of Miye Oni, takeaways from the trip to Duke, the evolution of Ivy League basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured...
Episode 331: Coach Sonny Smith of the Auburn Radio Network
December 14, 2018 17:20 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach Sonny Smith of the Auburn Radio Network. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from Auburn's 8-1 start, how Jared Haper and Bryce Brown have built such a great chemistry in the backcourt, the Tigers' excellent frontcourt depth, what has allowed Bruce Pearl to develop the team into a national title contender, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Bl...
Episode 330: Hall of Fame columnist Dick "Hoops" Weiss
December 12, 2018 17:16 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Hall of Fame sports columnist Dick "Hoops" Weiss. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from the great start to the season, Villanova's roster changes, the depth in the conferences across college basketball, Nevada's chance at a national title, how Rick Barnes and Bruce Pearl have been able to build title contenders in the SEC, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! And just a...
Episode 329: Cal State Fullerton head coach Dedrique Taylor
December 10, 2018 15:34 - 13 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Cal State Fullerton head coach Dedrique Taylor. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from the team's first nine games, how injuries have changed rotations, the evolution of the Cal State Fullerton defensive system, how Khalil Ahmad and Kyle Allman Jr. continues to lead the way on offense, the state of the Big West, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: B...