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 235: Cal State Fullerton head coach Dedrique Taylor
March 14, 2018 03:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Cal State Fullerton head coach Dedrique Taylor. Topics of discussion include: winning the Big West Conference Tournament for the first time since 2008, Cal State Fullerton's style of play, the backcourt duo of Kyle Allman, Jr., and Khalil Ahmad, preparation ahead of the NCAA Tournament, the matchup with Purdue, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Bl...
Episode 234: NCAA Tournament Midwest Preview
March 13, 2018 23:44 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross break down the Midwest Region in the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: Seton Hall's opening round matchup with NC State, how Kansas can make the Final Four, Auburn's path to the Sweet 16, best opening round game, potential sleeper teams, and so 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 233: Murray State head coach Matt McMahon
March 10, 2018 15:06 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Murray State head coach Matt McMahon. Topics of discussion include: the days after winning the OVC Tournament title, how the Racers turned up the defense in the second half against Belmont, Jonathan Stark's stellar season, the development of Terrell Miller, Murray State's preparation ahead of the NCAA Tournament, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Bl...
Episode 232: Radford head coach Mike Jones
March 07, 2018 00:18 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Radford Highlanders head basketball coach Mike Jones. Topics of discussion include: Radford's buzzer-beating win in the Big South Tournament title game, the entrance into the NCAA Tournament, how the Highlanders have used their defense to win three straight games, and so much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports me...
Episode 231: WDRB.com journalist Rick Bozich
March 03, 2018 15:34 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in WDRB.com sports journalist Rick Bozich. Topics of discussion include: Louisville's wild loss to Virginia, how the Cardinals have fared during a difficult season, what's next for David Padgett, whether the team can bounce back against NC State on Saturday, and so 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 230: Gonzaga assistant Tommy Lloyd
March 02, 2018 17:33 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Gonzaga assistant coach Tommy Lloyd. Topics of discussion include: the differences in this season’s team vs. the national runner-up team of a year ago, how Killian Tillie and Johnathan Williams have expanded their roles, Josh Perkins’ efficiency on the point, the rise of Rui Hachimura, WCC Tournament outlook, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lov...
Episode 229: Montana head coach Travis DeCuire
February 26, 2018 23:41 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Montana Grizzlies head coach Travis DeCuire. Topics of discussion include: getting to 50 Big Sky wins faster than any coach in league history, the Montana coaching lineage, being one of only seven D-1 teams to use the same starting lineup all season, the 13-game winning streak to start the Big Sky season, Ahmaad Rorie's prolific play, the development of Michael Oguine and Jamar Akoh, and much more. It's anoth...
Episode 228: Florida Gulf Coast head coach Joe Dooley
February 24, 2018 01:46 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Florida Gulf Coast head coach Joe Dooley. Topics of discussion include: how the team reeled off an 11-game winning streak to start the Atlantic Sun slate, the impact of two straight A-Sun titles and three in five years, pressure to win the conference tournament after the regular season title, the development Brandon Goodwin and Zach Johnson, a preview of the A-Sun Tournament, and much more. It's another exc...
Episode 227: Pac-12 Network analyst Kevin O'Neill
February 18, 2018 17:12 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Pac-12 Network analyst and former coach Kevin O'Neill. Topics of discussion include: trends so far in college basketball, the impact of Virginia's style of play, DeAndre Ayton vs. Marvin Bagley, Aaron Holiday's season at UCLA, Washington's arrival in the Pac-12 landscape, Utah and Justin Bibbins, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 1...
Episode 226: LSU head coach Will Wade
February 16, 2018 18:14 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back LSU head coach Will Wade. Topics of discussion include: building the foundation of the LSU program, the impact Tremont Waters has made in his first season, Duop Reath's development, the emergence of Daryl Edwards, positives and negatives on defense, trends in the SEC, keys to success against Missouri, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has ...
Episode 225: Buffalo head coach Nate Oats
February 10, 2018 14:48 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Buffalo head coach Nate Oats. Topics of discussion include: the impetus of Buffalo's 10-1 start in the MAC, what makes C.J. Massinburg a MAC Player of the Year candidate, Jeremy Harris's stellar play, the unselfishness of the Bulls, 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 featu...
Episode 224: Utah State head coach Tim Duryea
February 07, 2018 17:16 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Utah State head coach Tim Duryea. Topics of discussion include: Utah State's current three-game winning streak, how the Aggies have responded after being decimated by injury, the backcourt tandem of Koby McEwen and Sam Merrill, how the team focuses on the 3-point game, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in spo...
Episode 223: ESPN analyst Tom Crean
February 05, 2018 17:08 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in former Indiana coach and current ESPN analyst Tom Crean. Topics of discussion include: how Auburn and Tennessee have climbed to the top of the SEC, the overall parity in college basketball, why Cincinnati can make it to San Antonio, Trae Young's quick release, what's next for West Virginia after a huge win over Kansas State, the development of Virginia's roster, a coach's approach at this stage of the season,...
Episode 222: Former UCLA head coach Jim Harrick
February 03, 2018 02:22 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back legendary coach Jim Harrick. Topics of discussion include: the comparison of DeAndre Ayton and Marvin Bagley, Arizona's structure since the early losses, what Arizona State needs to do to move forward in the Pac-12, UCLA's status as of today, the improvement of USC, and much more! It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sport...
Episode 221: Old Dominion head coach Jeff Jones
January 31, 2018 23:28 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Old Dominion head coach Jeff Jones. Topics of discussion include: a comparison of this year's team to the 2015 team that won 27 games, how this team's balance is making a huge impact, the complementary post play of Trey Porter and Brandan Stith, what makes the backcourt so effective, the upcoming matchup with Middle Tennessee, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Ho...
Episode 220: Auburn Radio Network analyst Sonny Smith
January 27, 2018 21:28 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back legendary coach and Auburn Radio Network analyst Sonny Smith. Topics of discussion include: the Tigers' rise to 17-2, Bruce Pearl's coaching ability, Bryce Brown's impact, the solidity of Mustapha Heron, defensive improvements this season, 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...
Episode 219: Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber
January 27, 2018 00:13 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber. Topics of discussion include: the Wildcats' bourgeoning offense, Barry Brown's impressive play, Dean Wade's versatility, the emergence of Cartier Diarra, 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 on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals...
Episode 218: Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller
January 24, 2018 19:25 - 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: the Lumberjacks' rise to 16-3, how the pre-conference SEC slate helped prepare for the grind of the season, the development of Kevon Harris and T.J. Holyfield, Shannon Bogues' impact, how the team prepares on gameday, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years...
Season Notebook: Weekly Top 25 for 1/22/18
January 23, 2018 00:03 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross break down their top 25 rankings for the week of January 22 and look at which teams continue to rise and fall after another fun week in college basketball.
Season Notebook: Big 12 game previews for Jan. 20
January 20, 2018 02:05 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, host Ken Cross previews Saturday’s Big 12 matchups as West Virginia hosts Texas, TCU travels to K-State, Bedlam II takes place in Stillwater, Baylor tries to navigate the “Phog”, and the Red Raiders rose into Hilton Coliseum to tangle with the Cyclones. It’s another Big 12 preview chocked full of stars, matchups, and more.
Episode 217: Big Ten Network analyst Jon Crispin
January 19, 2018 20:16 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome analyst Jon Crispin of the Big Ten Network. Topics of discussion include: the effects of the one-and-done on Duke and Kentucky, Purdue's staying power, the resurgence of Ohio State, Michigan State's outlook the rest of the season, the surprising struggles for Wisconsin, 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...
Episode 216: Western Kentucky head coach Rick Stansbury
January 17, 2018 21:27 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head coach Rick Stansbury. Topics of discussion include: how the Hilltoppers chemistry has developed quickly, the evolving mental toughness, Taveion Hollingsworth's development, Darius Thompson's play at WKU, 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 feature...
Season Notebook: Big 12 game previews for Jan. 15-17
January 15, 2018 00:55 - 9 minutes - 9.02 MBIn this episode of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, host Ken Cross takes a look at the Big 12 matchups for the first half of the week: Kansas at West Virginia, Oklahoma State at Baylor, Oklahoma at Kansas State, Texas Tech at Texas, and Iowa State at TCU. It’s another episode chocked full of all the Big 12 knowledge you need for the upcoming week of play.
Episode 215: Former Georgia Tech head coach Bobby Cremins
January 12, 2018 17:49 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back former Georgia Tech, Appalachian State, and Charleston head coach Bobby Cremins. Topics of discussion include: whether this is Tony Bennett's best team at Virginia, Duke's defensive struggles, the depth of the SEC, the Trae Young/Steph Curry comparison, 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 214: Northern Colorado assistant Ken DeWeese
January 10, 2018 15:54 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Northern Colorado assistant coach Ken DeWeese. Topics of discussion include: his father's influence on his coaching philosophy, the Bears' success despite dealing with NCAA sanctions, how Andre Spight and Jordan Davis continue to expand their game, the challenges of travel in the expansive Big Sky, where to find the league on your mobile devices, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to ...
Episode 213: Tulane head coach Mike Dunleavy
January 09, 2018 19:43 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Tulane head basketball coach Mike Dunleavy. Topics of discussion include: Tulane's rise to an 11-4 record, the leadership and develop of Cameron Reynolds and Melvin Frazier, Dunleavy's philosophies on transitioning from the NBA level, the Green Wave's backcourt which features Ray Ona Embo and Jordan Cornish, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovel...
Season Notebook: Weekly Top 25 for 1/8/18
January 09, 2018 02:46 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIn this episode of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross count down their top 25 for the week of January 8. Which teams moved into the top five? And which under the radar teams are climbing up the rankings? Join the guys as they dissect the best teams in college basketball.
Season Notebook: Clemson continues rise with win over Louisville
January 08, 2018 00:05 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBIn this edition of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, host Ken cross discusses the resilience of the Clemson defense, the Tigers' surprising 14-1 start, guard Marcquise Reed’s ability to affect games, the road ahead in the ACC, and much more. About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college bask...
Episode 212: CBS Sports analyst Pete Gillen
January 05, 2018 17:29 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back CBS Sports analyst Pete Gillen. Topics of discussion include: Markus Howard's brilliant game for Marquette, the stellar play of LSU's Tremont Waters, Trae Young's excellent start, what to make of the ACC and Big East, the rise of the Mountain West, and so 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 wo...
Season Notebook: Are we undervaluing Purdue?
January 05, 2018 01:22 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this edition of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross discuss Purdue's hot start, why we may be underestimating the Boilermakers' ability to be a Final Four contender, and more.
Episode 211: Portland assistant Bob Cantu
January 04, 2018 16:03 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Portland assistant coach Bob Cantu. Topics of discussion include: the Pilots' season so far, how the rebuilding process is coming along, the play of Malcolm and Franklin Porter, how Jo Jo Walker and Marcus Shaver are developing, Portland's inclusion in the PK80, a preview of the upcoming matchup with San Diego, and much more! It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Bla...
Season Notebook: Texas Tech makes a statement with win at Kansas
January 03, 2018 20:06 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBIn this first installment of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into Texas Tech's 85-73 win at Kansas, what it means for the Red Raiders going forward, and so much more.
Episode 210: Princeton assistant Brett MacConnell
January 03, 2018 17:48 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Princeton assistant coach Brett MacConnell. Topics of discussion include: Princeton's philosophy of recruitment, the diverse talents of the backcourt of Amir Bell, Devin Cannady, and Myles Stephens, the emerging freshman Sebastian Much, how the Ivy League has evolved, a preview of the Tigers' upcoming matchup with Penn, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: ...
Episode 209: Troy head coach Phil Cunningham
December 26, 2017 23:31 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Troy head coach Phil Cunningham. Topics of discussion include: how Jordon Varnado's injury has impacted the Trojans early on, Wesley Person's development, how other players are continuing to expand their roles, the team's defensive philosophy, expectations heading into Sun Belt play, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years o...
Episode 208: MTSU head coach Kermit Davis
December 15, 2017 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back MTSU head coach Kermit Davis. Topics of discussion include: building toughness through a 7-1 start, how Nick King has made a huge impact with the Blue Raiders, the development of Brandon Walters and Tyrik Dixon, MTSU's success vs. the SEC, keys to victory against Auburn, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience ...
Episode 207: Nevada head coach Eric Musselman
December 14, 2017 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Nevada head coach Eric Musselman. Topics of discussion include: the team's 8-0 start and what they learned from losses to Texas Tech and TCU, how the Wolf Pack handle exam week, the creation of chemistry with such a talented roster, why the Mountain West continues to be underrated, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of ...
Episode 206: Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton
December 11, 2017 14:42 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton. Topics of discussion include: the team's recent win over Florida, getting better on the glass, creating depth, how Terance Mann and Phil Cofer are rising stars, M.J. Walker's production as a freshman, and so 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 ...
Episode 205: Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard
December 08, 2017 19:47 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard. Topics of discussion include: the team's recent overtime win over Nevada, combining experience with depth, how Keenan Evans and Jarrett Culver affect games, and so 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 on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, ...
Episode 204: ESPN analyst Dino Gaudio
December 07, 2017 19:41 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in ESPN college basketball Dino Gaudio. Topics of discussion include: Florida's recent struggles, the West Virginia-Virginia matchup, Villanova and the Big East, early superlatives with thoughts on college basketball's best player and team, and so 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 f...
Episode 203: Washington State head coach Ernie Kent
December 01, 2017 17:44 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Washington State head coach Ernie Kent. Topics of discussion include: winning the Wooden Legacy, how the team has shown resiliency thus far, the motivation of preseason polls, Malachi Flynn's development, the greatness of Bill Walton, and so 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 feat...
Episode 202: Donnie Tyndall talks Duke, SEC, and more
November 30, 2017 21:52 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach Donnie Tyndall. Topics of discussion include: Duke's impressive play thus far, game-planning against Marvin Bagley, the rise of the SEC, Arizona's early season struggles, national title contenders, and so 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 on The New York Times, A...
Fast Break: North Carolina/Michigan postgame analysis
November 30, 2017 15:07 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MBIn this Fast Break edition of Marching to Madness Fast Breaks this season, co-host Ken Cross is on-site in Chapel Hill at the Dean E. Smith Center where the North Carolina Tar Heels rolled Michigan 86-71. Luke Maye led North Carolina with 27 points, six boards, and five assists as he figured prominently in a 13-2 first half run and a 17-2 run out of halftime in giving UNC it’s sixth win on the season. Topics of discussion include: Ken’s player of the game, the X-factor, two takeaways from bo...
Fast Break: Illinois/Wake Forest postgame analysis
November 29, 2017 14:56 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBThis is the first of many Marching to Madness Fast Breaks this season, as we'll do postgame analysis for games around the country. In the first one, co-host Ken Cross is on site to talk about Wake Forest beating Illinois 80-73 in the late game of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge. Bryant Crawford led four Demon Deacons in double figures with 20 points as they scored 28 points off 19 Illinois turnovers in sealing the win. Topics of discussion include: how Danny Manning’s use of a 2-3 zone influenced...
Episode 201: Big Ten/ACC Challenge, most impressive teams, and more
November 28, 2017 16:35 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross hit on a variety of topics in the world of college basketball. Topics of discussion include: Florida and Duke's showdown at the PK80, most intriguing Big Ten/ACC challenge matchups, Washington State's hot start, other teams that have been surprising thus far, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His wo...
Episode 200: Marshall head coach Dan D'Antoni
November 22, 2017 17:26 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Marshall head coach Dan D'Antoni. Topics of discussion include: tweaking the up-tempo offensive system, building chemistry after losing key players, the development of Jon Elmore, how Ajdin Penava continues to get better, using non-conference play to prepare for Conference USA, and so much more. It's an exciting milestone episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of e...
Episode 199: Tournament talk, most impressive teams, etc.
November 20, 2017 16:47 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross talk all the latest happenings in college hoops. Topics of discussion include: Charleston Classic, Puerto Rico Tip-Off, Paradise Jam, most impressive teams early in the season, what to expect from the PK80 and Maui Invitational, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New...
Episode 198: Wofford head coach Mike Young
November 17, 2017 21:49 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Wofford head coach Mike Young. Topics of discussion include: building the program into a perennial Southern Conference contender, the opening of Richardson Indoor Stadium, how Fletcher Magee and Nathan Hoover work so well off each other, the development of Cameron Jackson, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience ...
Episode 197: Utah Valley head coach Mark Pope
November 15, 2017 22:20 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Utah Valley head coach Mark Pope. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from opening the season at Kentucky and Duke, Tuesday's victory over Idaho State, building the foundation at Utah Valley, implementing transfers and building chemistry, the development of Akolda Manyang, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experie...
Episode 196: Santa Clara head coach Herb Sendek
November 10, 2017 18:44 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Santa Clara head coach Herb Sendek. Topics of discussion include: the team's season opener against La Verne, using last season's success to build for the future, Santa Clara's backcourt, what Henry Caruso will add to the roster, how the frontcourt is developing heading into the season, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years o...
Episode 195: Northern Iowa head coach Ben Jacobson
November 08, 2017 16:16 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Northern Iowa head coach Ben Jacobson. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from the Panthers' exhibition games, how defense has remained a strength throughout the years, why the offense will improve from a season ago, how Klint Carlson and Bennett Koch's experience will play a key role this year, the development of Juwan McCloud, opening the season at North Carolina, and so much more. It's another excitin...