Marching to Madness
939 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 814: Coach Tom Penders
February 07, 2023 23:00 - 39 minutes - 72.6 MBLegendary head coach Tom Penders discusses the seasons of the Houston Cougars and the Texas Longhorns, thus far. Coach Penders led both programs during his career as he also was the head coach at Fordham, George Washington, Rhode Island, Columbia, and Tufts. He won 649 games in his coaching career and he also earned the nickname, “Turnaround Tom” as he took programs that had struggled and turned them into winners. The Cougars have been No. 1 in the nation twice while the Longhorns have been...
Episode 813: Middle Tennessee head coach Nick McDevitt
February 07, 2023 20:13 - 22 minutes - 40.7 MBIn MTM, Episode 813, Middle Tennessee head coach Nick McDevitt discusses his Blue Raiders as they rose to 26 wins last season and went to the championship game in the CBI. The Blue Raiders are a solid defensive team and Eli Lawrence and DeAndre Dishman are their two leading scorers as Lawrence provides an outside attack while Dishman scores from the paint and boxes. Topics of discussion include: The Blue Raiders’ strong season of a year ago Middle Tennessee guard Eli Lawrence and post D...
Episode 812: ESPN analyst Mark Adams
February 03, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 54 MBESPN College Basketball Analyst Mark Adams is back on “Marching to Madness” as he and I break down the American Athletic Conference where Houston has been No. 1 twice already and the Memphis Tigers look like they have staying power, come March. We also chat about the Temple Owls, who have been a surprise in this league, although Coach Adams acknowledged before the season started that Temple had an opportunity to rise in the AAC this season. Topics of discussion include: An analysis of the...
Episode 811: Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May
February 02, 2023 22:00 - 13 minutes - 24.2 MBCoach May has his Owls on a 20-game winning streak as they are one of the top 3-point teams (37.2%) in the country while playing a strong defensive effort where they hold the opposition 40 percent from the field (30th/CBB). The Owls are a deep team as they can also influence the game offensively with the inside presence of Vladislav Golden and Giancarlo Rosado. Topics of discussion include: The Owls’ current 20-game winning streak The depth of the FAU roster The post-game beside a thr...
Episode 810: Hawaii head coach Eran Ganot
February 02, 2023 18:00 - 15 minutes - 27.9 MBCoach Ganot has the Rainbow Warriors in the mix to win the Big West as they host UCSB on Friday evening with the potential to win the conference at stake. Jovon McClanahan and Noel Coleman provide a solid backcourt with Kamaka Hepa and Bernardo de Silva as solid players in the post. Topics of discussion include: The presence of guard Jovon McClanahan Hawaii’s consistent defensive attack Noel Coleman as McClanahan’s assistant in the backcourt Friday evening’s home matchup with UCSB
Episode 809: Pacific head coach Leonard Perry
February 02, 2023 13:26 - 13 minutes - 24.8 MBCoach Leonard Perry has improved the Tigers program in a year and a half as head coach in Stockton, Calif. Keylon Boone checks in as the Tigers’ leading scorer with 11.9 ppg. Pacific checks in as a balanced offense as six Tigers average from the 8.3 points of Donovan Williams to the 11.9 of Boone. Topics of discussion include: The Tigers movement upward in Coach Perry’s short tenure at Pacific Balanced offensive attack Keylan Boone’s potential as the Tigers’ leading scorer Implement...
Episode 808: UCF head coach Johnny Dawkins
January 27, 2023 22:00 - 15 minutes - 28.9 MBUCF head coach Johnny Dawkins checks in to discuss his Knights as they are one game out of second place in the American Athletic Conference. Taylor Hendricks has been a huge component as he has led UCF in scoring with 14.9 ppg. Topics of discussion include: The 107-104 2 OT win over Memphis UCF’s defensive structure Freshman Taylor Hendricks as the Knights’ leading scorer The plethora of teams in second place in the AAC behind Houston
Episode 807: Fordham head coach Keith Urgo
January 27, 2023 18:00 - 16 minutes - 31.4 MBFordham Rams head basketball coach Keith Urgo checks into “Marching to Madness” as he is in his first season as head coach after working as the associate head coach to Kyle Neptune last season. Urgo offers lots of analytical knowledge as he also spent 10 seasons at Penn State as an assistant coach before joining Fordham. Topics of discussion include: Antrell Charlton’s buzzer-beater last Saturday saw Fordham shade LaSalle, 66-64 Coordinating a week without a game The overall game of D...
Episode 806: UC Davis head coach Jim Les
January 27, 2023 13:04 - 14 minutes - 27.5 MBCoach Jim Les is in his 12th season with the UC Davis Aggies as he has 322 career wins with both UCD and Bradley University. He has a Big West star in Elijah Pepper who is second-leading scorer in the league with 19.5 points per game as he fuels the Aggies, who average 76.4 ppg. Topics of discussion include: Consistent production out of the Aggies’ offensive attack The dynamics of Elijah Pepper Abilities of Ty Johnson and Christian Anigwe Defensive philosophy with 5.6 blocks and for...
Episode 805: Santa Clara head coach Herb Sendek
January 21, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutes - 24.1 MBSanta Clara Broncos head coach Herb Sendek discusses his philosophies with a depth of knowledge to allow all the listeners learn about Santa Clara basketball. The Broncos are currently 15-5 overall and 3-2 in the WCC. Sendek has an exciting attack on offense as the Broncos find nearly 62 field goal ateempts poer evening and average 75.6 ppg. Sendek has 525 wins in four stops at Miami (OH), NC State, Arizona State, and Santa Clara. Topics of discussion include: The inside-outside approac...
Episode 804: Western Carolina head coach Justin Gray
January 20, 2023 19:04 - 16 minutes - 31.4 MBWestern Carolina Catamounts head coach Justin Gray makes his first appearance on “Marching to Madness”. He is in his second season at Western Carolina as the Catamounts are tied for fourth in the Southern Conference as of right now as four players average double figures, led by Tyzhaun Claude at 14.9 points and a team-leading 8.5 rebounds, as well. Gray played four seasons at Wake Forest under the late Skip Prosser as he was a major key in the offense as a shooter where he averaged 16.7 pp...
Episode 803: George Washington head coach Chris Caputo
January 18, 2023 18:00 - 12 minutes - 22.9 MBCoach Chris Caputo makes his first appearance on “Marching to Madness” as he is in his first season at George Washington as the head coach after he spent 11 seasons in Miami with coach Jim Larrañaga and was the associate head coach since 2015. He has a top backcourt in James Bishop and Brendan Adams which will be a key throughout his initial season. Topics of discussion include: How Bishop and Adams can attack a defense The effectiveness of Ricky Lindo, Jr. An offensive attack that cu...
Episode 802: Coastal Carolina head coach Cliff Ellis
January 18, 2023 14:00 - 11 minutes - 21 MBCoach Cliff Ellis checks in as he discusses his Chanticleers, who are led in by leading scorer Jomaru Brown from the backcourt and Essam Mostafa from the pivot. Coach Ellis is in his 16th season as head coach at Coastal Carolina where he is nine wins away from 300 while he currently has 827 career ‘Ws’ at Auburn, Clemson, and South Alabama combined with the Chanticleers. Topics of discussion include: How Ellis and his staff have moved this program forward since 2007-08 Jomaru Brown’s pr...
Episode 801: ETSU head coach Desmond Oliver
January 17, 2023 22:00 - 17 minutes - 32.6 MBEast Tennessee State head coach Desmond Oliver checks in to talk Buccaneers as his team has battled through injury and currently sits at 3-2 in the Southern Conference and tied for fourth place. ETSU took a 96-74 win over The Citadel on Wednesday evening when guard Jordan King led the Buccaneers with 42 points as he was 14-of-19 from the floor. Topics of discussion include: Important situations in the deep SoCon Jordan King’s 42-point performance Jordan Haynes’ productivity in shootin...
Episode 800: Loyola Marymount head coach Stan Johnson
January 17, 2023 17:31 - 18 minutes - 35 MBLoyola Marymount head basketball coach Stan Johnson has the Lions currently at a 12-6 start in the WCC. Cameron Shelton is LMU’s leading scorer and the fourth in the WCC at 18.0 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Loyola Marymount has a solid defense against the three that only allows 6.2 made triples and 30.9 percent from three. Topics of discussion include: How Cam’s shooting percentage is a solid part of the team The skills of Kelli Leaupepe and how they allow him to find shots The d...
Episode 799: Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson
January 14, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 38.6 MBHouston head coach Kelvin Sampson is back on “Marching to Madness” as his Cougars are now 16-1 and back to being rated No. 1 in the nation. Houston has the top defense in the nation as the Cougs lead the nation in holding the opposition to 33.2 percent from the floor and 51.5 points per game. Topics of discussion include: The depth at guard with Marcus Sasser, Tramon Mark, and Jamal Shedd as the three starters in the backcourt The ability of freshman Jarace Walker How this top-rated d...
Episode 798: NC State head coach Kevin Keatts
January 13, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutes - 25.3 MBNorth Carolina State head coach Kevin Keatts is back on “Marching to Madness” as his the Wolfpack are 13-4 overall and play with one of the nation’s top point guards in Terquavion Smith while Ole Miss transfer Jarkel Joiner and Casey Morsell are solid guards on the perimeter. Topics of discussion include: The Wolfpack’s defense in the win over Duke The trifecta in the backcourt of Smith, Joiner, and Morsell DJ Burns in the pivot Player development from Coach Keatts and his staff
Episode 797: New Mexico head coach Richard Pitino
January 12, 2023 14:00 - 15 minutes - 28.2 MBNew Mexico head coach Richard Pitino is back on “Marching to Madness” as his Lobos were the last team to lose a game in college basketball this season. Saturday’s home matchup with UNLV is the first sell-out for New Mexico since 2015. Topics of discussion include: The shooting prowess of Jamal Mashburn, Jr. and Jaelen House Morris Udeze and Josiah Allick as the Lobos still feature double posts inside of their attack Solid defensive for the Lobos who allow opponents to shoot 41 percent...
Episode 796: Coach Sonny Smith
January 07, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 36.3 MBCoach Sonny Smith is back on “Marching to Madness” as he discusses his programs at Auburn, VCU, and ETSU where he had solid rebuilds at all three schools. Smith took Auburn to five consecutive NCAA Tournaments and had them on the cusp of the Final Four when the Tigers lost to eventual national champion Louisville in the Elite eight in 1986. Topics of discussion include: The dynamics of Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl How Jaylin Williams and Johni Broome have reasserted the post position a...
Episode 795: UC Riverside head coach Mike Magpayo
January 06, 2023 20:30 - 17 minutes - 32.6 MBCoach Mike Magpayo checks in as he is in his third season as the head coach of the UC Riverside Highlanders. UCR is 8-5 against after last night’s Big West opening win vs. Cal-Bakersfield after going against a tough non-conference schedule where they finished 7-5. Topics of discussion include: Zyon Pullin’s success in the workouts for the NBA Draft Flynn Cameron’s existence on the perimeter with Pullin Matching up against a tough non-conference schedule to pull a 7-5 record Lachlan...
Episode 794: Michigan associate head coach Phil Martelli
December 30, 2022 14:00 - 18 minutes - 33.6 MBCoach Phil Martelli is back as he checks in as the associate head coach to Juwan Howard at Michigan. Coach Martelli won 444 games in 24 seasons as the head coach of the St. Joesph’s Hawks after he spent 10 years as an SJU assistant coach. The coach also provides analysis on the Wolverines thus far. Topics of discussion include: The solid post play of Hunter Dickinson Jaelin Llewellyn’s ACL injury How Jett Howard contributes as a consistent shooter The closeness of the conference rac...
Episode 793: Coach Jim Harrick
December 29, 2022 17:08 - 22 minutes - 41.1 MBCoach Jim Harrick won the national championship at UCLA in 1995 as he totaled 470 wins in 23 years as a head coach at Pepperdine, UCLA, Rhode Island, and Georgia. Harrick took all four of those teams to the NCAA Tournament as his teams allowed a 66.7 winning percentage. Topics of discussion include: The 1995 national championship at UCLA Potential national titles at Rhode Island, Georgia, and UCLA 4 NCAA appearances at Pepperdine How Coach Harrick sees the Pac-12 this season
Episode 792: Furman head coach Bob Richey
December 23, 2022 16:47 - 18 minutes - 33.5 MBBob Richey enters his sixth season as the head coach of the Furman Paladins, who have started 9-4 overall and they will be in the mix for the Southern Conference crown once again. Furman has one of the most solid offenses in the game as the Paladins are averaging 82.6 ppg (23rd/CBB) and shooting 50 percent from the floor (18th/CBB). Topics of discussion include: Mike Bothwell being a focal point of the offensive attack as he is the second leading scorer in the SoCon right how with 20.2 pp...
Episode 790: Oregon assistant coach Chuck Martin
December 20, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 27.8 MBIn Episode 790 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Oregon Ducks’ assistant coach Dana Altman. Coach Martin spent the last five seasons with Frank Martin at South Carolina and now joins forces with Altman in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks have had several injuries, but have won four out of their last five games which has taken them to a 6-5 mark. Topics of discussion include: The inside-outside combination of Anthony Richardson and N’Faly Dante Kel’el Ware as the third leading scorer...
Episode 789: Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman
December 19, 2022 17:54 - 16 minutes - 30.7 MBIn Episode 789 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman. Coach Musselman has pushed the Razorbacks taken the Razorback into the last two Elite Eights in the NCAA Tournament and with a talented and deep roster, he possesses a solid team to watch this season. The Razorbacks are led by Ricky Council, IV, who averages 18.9 points per game as their defense allows 41.3 percent from the field while giving up 63.5 ppg. Topics of discussion include: The ...
Episode 791: Tulsa head coach Eric Konkol
December 19, 2022 17:06 - 13 minutes - 24.4 MBIn Episode 791 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Tulsa head basketball coach Eric Konkol. Coach Konkol is in his first season with the Golden Hurricane as he moves over from Louisiana Tech where he won 67% of his games in seven seasons. Guard Sam Griffin and forward Bryant Selebanque are an inside-outside tandem to watch in the AAC. Topics of discussion include: Sam Griffin as the leading scorer and a major three-point threat Bryant Selebanque’s play in the middle of the...
Episode 788: Utah head coach Craig Smith
December 15, 2022 14:00 - 22 minutes - 40.9 MBIn Episode 788 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Utah head coach Craig Smith, who led his Utes to opening Pac-12 wins over Arizona and at Washington State. The Utes also won at Washington State, 67-65, and the two wins allowed Utah to join USC, UCLA, Arizona as only four of the Pac-12 members to start 2-0. Topics of discussion include: Branden Carlson leading 4 Utes in double figures with the win over Arizona The defensive structure that has allowed Utah to hold its oppo...
Episode 787: CBS Sports Network analyst Coach Pete Gillen
December 14, 2022 13:09 - 20 minutes - 37.8 MBIn Episode 787 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back CBS Sports Network college basketball analyst Pete Gillen. With the basketball season up and running, Coach Gillen is one of the top color analysts in college basketball. He was also a solid head coach at Xavier, Providence, and Virginia where he won 392 games and had a 63.9 percent winning percentage. Topics of discussion include: Quality and parity inside the game in its first month The potential of a five-team SEC race ...
Episode 786: DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield
December 10, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 26 MBIn Episode 786 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield, who has led the Blue Demons to a 5-4 record as of now. Injuries have hurt DePaul early in the season, but they are developing depth on this roster with the injuries. The Blue Demons came from behind to beat Samford and Loyola Chicago, both in overtime. Topics of discussion include: Working on defense and rebounding Javan Johnson and Umoja Gibson as the two leading scorers The basketba...
Episode 785: North Texas head coach Grant McCasland
December 09, 2022 22:00 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MBIn Episode 785 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back North Texas Head coach Grant McCasland as his Mean Green are once again a challenger for the Conference USA crown with a defense that allows only 43.8 field goal attempts per game (1st/CBB) and 51.1 ppg (3rd/CUSA). Topics of discussion include: Tylor Perry’s offensive ability The rebounding efficiency of the Mean Green The team’s defensive philosophy Kai Huntsberry and Abou Ousmane as the other two double digit scorers...
Episode 784: Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff
December 09, 2022 16:30 - 22 minutes - 41.7 MBIn Episode 784 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff as his Golden Flashes have started the season at 5-2 with a near miss at No. 1 Houston a week ago. Topics of discussion include: The 49-44 loss at Houston Kent State’s defensive characteristics Sincere Carry as the Golden Flashes’ leading scorer The use of Malique Jones and Miryne Thomas inside of their offensive and defensive attacks … And much more!
Episode 783: Stetson head coach Donnie Jones
December 03, 2022 18:00 - 15 minutes - 28.6 MBIn Episode 783 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Stetson head coach Donnie Jones. The Hatters own opening wins this season over Florida State and South Florida. The Hatters are a top shooting squad as they make 56.4 percent of their shots from two while 40.3 percent of their three-pointers. Topics of discussion include: Luke Brown, who has made 51.3 percent of his triples so far this season How coach Jones can put four shooters on the floor with Syncier Harrison, Stephen...
Episode 782: Utah State head coach Ryan Odom
December 03, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 27.3 MBIn Episode 782 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Utah State head coach Ryan Odom, who has led his Aggies to a 5-0 start to begin this season. Currently, the Aggies have made 12.8 three-point field goals in their first five games behind a balanced scoring attack where four players currently average double figures. Topics of discussion include: The Aggies’ 5-0 start The 3-Ball as a key in Utah State’s attack Steven Ashworth as USU’s leading scorer Taylor Funk as a key ...
Episode 781: Charleston head coach Pat Kelsey
December 02, 2022 22:00 - 17 minutes - 31.5 MBIn Episode 781 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back College of Charleston head coach Pat Kelsey, who has helped the talented Cougars trek to a 6-1 record. This includes their first win in school history of the Charleston Classic. Topics of discussion include: Winning the Charleston Classic and then moving forward Charleston’s three-point game on offense The play of leading scorer Reyne Smith How Ryan Larson translates from the top assist-man to a three-point shooter … ...
Episode 780: Charlotte head coach Ron Sanchez
December 02, 2022 17:34 - 14 minutes - 26.1 MBIn Episode 780 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Charlotte 49ers head coach Ron Sanchez, who posts one of the better defensive units in the nation as Charlotte holds opponents to 39.5 percent from the floor (81st/CBB) and 55.0 points per game (11th/CBB). Topics of discussion include: The process of winning a pair of tournament games and getting to the finals in the Myrtle Beach Classic The solid defensive structure that Coach Sanchez uses with his teams Brice Williams’...
Episode 779: Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton
November 27, 2022 22:00 - 14 minutes - 26 MBIn Episode 779 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton as the Cowboys are 3-2 and they just picked up a win over DePaul. The two losses are by one point and in overtime as this is a team that will battle with it’s defense and a solid rotation this season. Topics of discussion include: Avery Anderson’s ability on both ends of the floor The overall talents of John Michael Wright Kalib Boone and Moussa Cisse in the post The Big 12’s pres...
Episode 778: Missouri head coach Dennis Gates
November 27, 2022 18:00 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MBIn Episode 778 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Missouri head coach Dennis Gates, who enters his first season as the Tigers head coach. Coach Gates moves over from Cleveland State where he rebuilt the Vikings into a 20-win squad last season as they won two Horizon League regular season championships in his three seasons and won the tournament in ’20-21 to place the Vikings in the NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: The offensive abilities of D’Moi Hodge and Noa...
Episode 777: Towson head coach Pat Skerry
November 27, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 24.9 MBIn Episode 777 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Towson Tigers head coach Pat Skerry, who once again has a program picked at or around the top of the challenging Colonial Athletic Association. Topics of discussion include: The shooting ability of Nicolas Timberlake Cameron Holden and Charles Thompson as dynamic contributors The Tigers’ trademark defense The challenge and depth of teams in the CAA … And much more!!!
Episode 776: South Florida head coach Brian Gregory
November 26, 2022 23:00 - 18 minutes - 34.1 MBIn Episode 774 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back South Florida head coach Brian Gregory, who brought in a group of new players in South Carolina transfer Keyshawn Bryant, former Memphis Tiger Tyler Harris, and Selton Miguel who came over from Kansas State Topics of discussion include: Their defensive characteristics as a team The impact of Bryant, Harris, and Miguel Russel Tchewa’s inside presence Coach Gregory’s philosophy on NCAA Tournament expansion ….. And much ...
Episode 775: ESPN College Basketball Analyst Seth Greenberg
November 26, 2022 19:02 - 12 minutes - 24.1 MBIn Episode 775 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg. Coach Greenberg was a builder of programs inside of the game as he took Long Beach State, South Florida, and Virginia Tech and gave them the opportunities to be able to be a challenger once again inside of their leagues. Topics of discussion include: The Texas Longhorns’ win over Gonzaga The challenges in the Big 12 Who can supplant Duke and North Carolina in the ACC? The...
Episode 774: Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller
November 20, 2022 22:00 - 20 minutes - 37.9 MBIn Episode 774 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller. As the Lumberjacks moved into the WAC from the Southland a year ago, they picked up the regular season championship in the WAC. SFA currently is known for it’s sticky defense plus shot blockers in the middle. Topics of discussion include: Nana Antwi-Boasiako and Sadaidriene Hall on the boxes Backcourt scoring for Latrell Jossell and Jaylin Jackson-Posey on the perimeter Playmakin...
Episode 773: Samford head coach Bucky McMillan
November 20, 2022 14:00 - 15 minutes - 28.4 MBIn Episode 773 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Samford head coach Bucky McMillan, who turned the Bulldogs forward in his second season at Samford. They finished 21-11 which equated to a 65.6 percent winning which was the program’s best since it joined the SoCon. Topics of discussion include: McMillan’s philosophy on some basketball ideas and thoughts Ques Glover and Bubba Parham in Samford’s backcourt Jaden Campbell’s strengths on both ends of the floor How depth will b...
Episode 772: Drake head coach Darian DeVries
November 19, 2022 22:00 - 11 minutes - 20.9 MBIn Episode 772 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Drake head coach Darian DeVries, who currently is 97-40 at Drake in entering his fifth year as the Bulldogs’ boss. Drake won it’s last game over talented Wofford, 80-72, behind 17 points from Sardarr Calhoun. Topics of discussion include: Calhoun’s talent as it translates to the Drake attack How Tucker DeVries’ game will improve in his sophomore season DJ Wilkins’ talent as a defensive stopper How Coach DeVries and his staf...
Episode 771: San Francisco head coach Chris Gerlufsen
November 19, 2022 18:00 - 14 minutes - 26.3 MBIn Episode 771 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes San Francisco head coach Chris Gerlufsen, who enters his first season as the head coach of the Dons. San Francisco has one of the nation’s most electric players in guard Khalil Shabazz. Topics of discussion include: The dynamics of Khalil Shabazz, who enters his fifth season Washington State transfer Tyrell Roberts and his three-ball The addition of guard Marcus Williams Solid depth as a characteristic of the team
Episode 770: San Jose State head coach Tim Miles
November 19, 2022 14:00 - 21 minutes - 40.1 MBIn Episode 770 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes San Jose State head coach Tim Miles, whose Spartans took a 63-48 win in their season opener against Georgia Southern. Topics of discussion include: The presence of 6-6 point guard Omari Moore Alvaro Cardenas joining Moore in the backcourt The addition of six freshmen and their abilities Discussing which analytics are important for Coach Miles and his staff
Episode 769: Stanford head coach Jerod Haase
November 18, 2022 18:00 - 11 minutes - 21.7 MBIn Episode 769 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes back Stanford head coach Jerod Haase, who begins his seventh season in Palo Alto. Haase discusses Stanford’s 88-78 win over Pacific on Monday evening and players who should be keys in the upcoming season. Topics of discussion include: Davidson transfer Michael Jones’ 31 points in the victory against Pacific The consistent play of Maxime Reynaud in the same victory The potential of Harrison Ingram in his sophomore season A ...
Episode 768: Pepperdine head coach Lorenzo Romar
November 18, 2022 12:33 - 12 minutes - 23.4 MBIn Episode 768 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Pepperdine head coach Lorenzo Romar, who enters the fifth season of his second term as head coach of the Waves. Coach Romar opened his coaching career as a head coach at Pepperdine from 1996-99. This season’s team will be building off of last season as his team has a viable sophomore class. Topics of discussion include: The opening win over Rice on Monday Talented scorers in Maxwell Lewis and Houston Mallette Mike MItchell, J...
Episode 767: Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay
November 11, 2022 22:00 - 16 minutes - 31.2 MBIn Episode 767 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay, who will pick up his 200th win at Liberty with his next ‘W’. McKay discusses Darius McGhee, who returns for his fifth season. Topics of discussion include: How McGhee is a stellar part of the Liberty program Four returning starters without Keegan Murray The Flames’ three-point prowess of a year ago Thoughts on NCAA Tournament expansion … And much more!
Episode 766: UNC Greensboro head coach Mike Jones
November 11, 2022 18:00 - 14 minutes - 26.8 MBIn Episode 766 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes UNC Greensboro head coach Mike Jones as the Spartans will be one of the favorites in the Southern Conference this season behind a solid defense and the return of five starters. Coach Jones added solid transfers including former VCU Ram Mikel Brown-Jones, who played in 29 games and shot 55.3 percent from the field. Topics of discussion include: How defense is a vital part of the Spartans’ game plans Bas Leyte as the leading retu...
Episode 765: Colorado State head coach Niko Medved
November 11, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIn Episode 765 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes Colorado State head coach Niko Medved as he led the Rams to a 14-4 record inside of the Mountain West as they won 11 in a row to start the season which earned them a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The 6-seed was the highest for CSU in the school’s history. Topics of discussion include: David Roddy as a member of the Memphis Grizzlies The loss of Isaiah Stevens due to injury The improvement of John Tonje’s game The role ...