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 628: North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll
April 08, 2021 13:43 - 22 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll. Topics of discussion include: Baylor's path to a national championship How the Bears were able to defeat Gonzaga Analysis of the key parts of the win The way Baylor as been built in Drew's 18 years Much more Be sure to subscribe to the Marching to Madness on iTunes so you never miss a single episode. About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 ye...
Episode 627: Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson
April 06, 2021 12:57 - 21 minutes - 13.1 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: How The Beach has battled the pandemic The navigation of the NCAA Tournament Jadon Jones and Joe Hampton as leaders Thoughts on Gonzaga's monumental season .... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, At...
Episode 626: Portland head coach Shantay Legans
April 02, 2021 18:39 - 21 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back new Portland head coach Shantay Legans. Topics of discussion include: His last season at Eastern Washington which ended in a second NCAA appearance in four years The transition from EWU to Portland Plans for building a solid program at Portland Thoughts on playing in the WCC with Gonzaga ...
Episode 625: CBS Sports analyst Steve Lavin
April 01, 2021 12:48 - 21 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back CBS And Fox Sports college basketball analyst Steve Lavin. Topics of discussion include: The surprising UCLA Bruins How the Bruins got to the Final Four The prowess of Gonzaga Takes on the upcoming Final Four … and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basket...
Episode 624: Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner
March 24, 2021 20:53 - 12 minutes - 7.61 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner. Topics of discussion include: The Yellow Jackets' ACC Tournament championship and NCAA berth Post-season Superlatives for Moses Wright, Michael Devoe and Jose Alvarado The NCAA Tournament loss to Loyola Chicago ACC entrants Florida State and Syracuse in the Sweet 16 … and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports me...
Episode 623: Coach David Grace talks NCAA Tournament
March 20, 2021 13:15 - 26 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach David Grace. Topics of discussion include: Gonzaga's talent and skill NCAA Tournament analysis Thoughts on players, teams he saw as an SEC assistant March memories … and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, T...
Episode 622: VCU head coach Mike Rhoades
March 19, 2021 12:58 - 13 minutes - 8.06 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back VCU head coach Mike Rhoades. Topics of discussion include: Injury status of Bones Hyland and Vince Williams Opponents' attention to Hyland How shot-blocker Hasan Ward can impact Oregon's shooters What to look for in Saturday night's matchup with Oregon … and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Time...
Episode 621: NCAA Tournament Midwest Region preview
March 18, 2021 19:00 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the Midwest Region in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: The path for Illinois to the Final Four Which teams should be on upset alert The most intriguing first round matchups How many teams could win the region Picks for the Midwest Region winner … and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The N...
Episode 620: Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle
March 18, 2021 13:03 - 16 minutes - 9.92 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: Oregon State's run to the Pac-12 Tournament championship How the Beavers reinvented their chemistry and won 7 of the last 9 games The leadership and talents of senior Ethan Thompson Warith Alatishe's impact in the paint … and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has...
Episode 619: NCAA Tournament South Region preview
March 17, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the South Region in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: Baylor's path to the Final Four Expectations for Villanova without Collin Gillespie The double-digit seed that could win multiple games How many teams could win the East Region Picks for the region winner … and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been feat...
Episode 618: CBS/FOX Sports analyst Steve Lavin
March 17, 2021 13:26 - 34 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back CBS Sports and Fox Sports TV analyst Steve Lavin. Topics of discussion include: The ability of Gonzaga to win the NCAA Tournament Georgetown's Big East Tournament run and its possibilities in the NCAA Tournament Coping with covid throughout the season Discussion from conferences all across the college basketball hemisphere ... and much more! Be sure to subscribe to the Marching to Madness on i...
Episode 617: NCAA Tournament East Region preview
March 16, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the East Region in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: How Isaiah Livers' injury could impact No. 1 seed Michigan The must-see 8/9 game between LSU and St. Bonaventure The biggest storylines in the East Which teams should be on upset alert Picks for the East Region winner … and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work h...
Episode 616: UNC Greensboro head coach Wes Miller
March 16, 2021 13:15 - 14 minutes - 9.55 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UNC Greensboro head coach Wes Miller. Topics of discussion include: The Spartans' isolation in Indianapolis with regard to covid testing Isaiah Millers' sensational season and career Two key contributors in the post in Mohammed Abdulsalam and Hayden Koval The Spartans' depth as a key weapon ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His w...
Episode 615: NCAA Tournament West Region preview
March 15, 2021 21:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the West Region in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: Gonzaga's path to the Final Four USC's potential to reach the Elite Eight The biggest storylines in the West Which teams should be on upset alert The double-digit seed that could win multiple games … and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on ...
Episode 614: Winthrop head coach Pat Kelsey
March 15, 2021 13:46 - 17 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Winthrop head coach Pat Kelsey. Topics of discussion include: The domination of winning both the Big South regular season and tournament championships The overall prowess of 6-7 point guard Chandler Vaudrin Depth and contributions of 11 players averaging double figures in minutes Adonis Arms' efficiency off the bench ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experi...
Episode 613: Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns
March 13, 2021 21:19 - 13 minutes - 8.67 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns. Topics of discussion include: Winning 4 games in 4 days to capture the Sun Belt Tournament The journey of Michael Almonacy The guard play behind Justin Forrest, Adrian Delph and Almonacy A quick two-year turnaround and an NCAA Tournament bid in Boone ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His...
Episode 612: Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin
March 12, 2021 15:00 - 18 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin. Topics of discussion include: Winning the OVC Tournament The ability of freshman Johni Broome Winning 19 of 20 games and the confidence level The dynamics of guards Skyelar Potter and Devon Cooper ... 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 S...
Episode 611: Coach Bob Cantu talks Gonzaga, NCAA Tournament sleepers, more
March 11, 2021 14:40 - 27 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach Bob Cantu. Topics of discussion include: Analytical discussion on the prowess of Gonzaga Sleepers in the NCAA Tournament Scenarios of how covid might affect the NCAA Tournament Coach Cantu's role in developing Orlando Magic big man Nikola Vucevic when he coached Vucevic at USC ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has ...
Episode 610: Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay
March 10, 2021 14:10 - 14 minutes - 8.92 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay. Topics of discussion include: Thoughts on winning his third consecutive A-Sun title The play of A-Sun Player of the Year Darius McGhee A defense that is giving up only 58.9 points per game Chris Parker's solid play on the point ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The N...
Episode 609: Missouri State head coach Dana Ford
March 05, 2021 13:48 - 16 minutes - 9.92 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Missouri State head coach Dana Ford. Topics of discussion include: Streaking into Arch Madness in St. Louis with a 6-game winning streak Having two players as all-MVC first teamers in Isaiah Mosley and Gaige Primm How Ja'Monta Black and Jared Ridder have contributed strong roles for the Bears Coach Ford elaborates on March memories ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 ...
Episode 608: Georgia State head coach Rob Lanier
March 02, 2021 14:47 - 18 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia State head coach Rob Lanier. Topics of discussion include: Rolling into March on a 6-game winning streak Corey Allen leading five starters in double figures The inside-outside offensive attack One of Coach Lanier's favorite March memories ... 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, ...
Episode 607: Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger
March 01, 2021 14:25 - 13 minutes - 7.92 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger. Topics of discussion include: Austin Reeves as a Big 12 POY candidate The rise of DeVion Harmon The solid play of Umoja Gibson Playing back-to-back Bedlam with Oklahoma State ... 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, Blue Ribbon College Baske...
Episode 606: UC Riverside head coach Mike Magpayo
February 26, 2021 19:35 - 16 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UC Riverside head coach Mike Magpayo. Topics of discussion include: The rise of the UC Riverside program The Highlanders' defensive mantra Arinze Chidom's post presence The dynamics of points guard Zyon Pullin ... 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, Blue Ribbon College Bask...
Episode 605: Washington State head coach Kyle Smith
February 25, 2021 13:49 - 15 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Washington State head coach Kyle Smith. Topics of discussion include: Working through COVID-19 as it applies to the Cougars Isaac Bonton's allure in Pullman Noah Williams' dream week The consistency of freshman forward Efe Abogidi ... 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, Blue R...
Episode 604: Akron head coach John Groce
February 19, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Akron head coach John Groce. Topics of discussion include: Managing COVID-19 as the Zips didn't start play until Dec. 12 MAC leading scorer Cristian Jackson Bryan Trimble's presence on the perimeter Coach Groce's philosophy of implementation of the three-point field goal ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured ...
Episode 603: Louisiana Tech head coach Eric Konkol
February 16, 2021 16:34 - 18 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisiana Tech head coach Eric Konkol Topics of discussion include: The weekend's wins over UAB in a back-to-back How Kenneth Lofton and Isaiah Crawford complement each other's games The continuity in the Bulldogs' trademark defense How the balance on offense has led to success ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been ...
Episode 602: Toledo head coach Tod Kowalczyk
February 15, 2021 18:02 - 13 minutes - 8.42 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Toledo head coach Tod Kowalczyk. Topics of discussion include: Features of his high scoring offensive system Big time playmaking and scoring from Marreon Jackson Spencer Littleson on the perimeter How JT Shumate has grown into a productive player ... 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, At...
Episode 601: UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner
February 11, 2021 15:26 - 14 minutes - 8.74 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: Collin Welp and Brad Greene on the interior The nature of the Anteaters' perimeter game Using defense and tempo as two staples of the program This weekend's matchups with Cal-Riverside ... 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 Ti...
Episode 600: ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla
February 05, 2021 17:28 - 28 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla. Topics of discussion include: Managing college basketball in the covid era Mac McClung, Cade Cunningham and Jared Butler in the Big 12 MVP race Baylor vs. Gonzaga Analyzing Sharife Cooper's game ... 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, Blue Ri...
Episode 599: Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner
February 03, 2021 17:56 - 14 minutes - 8.61 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner. Topics of discussion include: Navigating a stretch of 4 games in 9 days Discussing some pandemic protocols How Jose Alvarado is an influence on winning Moses Wright's production and leadership ... and much more! Be sure to subscribe to the Marching to Madness on iTunes so you never miss a single episode. About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 ye...
Episode 598: James Madison head coach Mark Byington
January 29, 2021 18:29 - 14 minutes - 8.6 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back James Madison head coach Mark Byington. Topics of discussion include: Taking over a struggling program during a pandemic The variables of CAA leading scorer Matt Lewis Solid performances from Vado Morse Integrating freshmen Terell Strickland and Justin Amadi into the starting line up ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has...
Episode 597: Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl
January 28, 2021 00:34 - 13 minutes - 8.17 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Topics of discussion include: Saturday's matchup with No. 2 Baylor the dynamics of Sharife Cooper how J.T. Thor continues to improve putting together a young team during the pandemic ... 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, Blue Ribbon Colleg...
Episode 596: Miami head coach Jim Larranaga
January 22, 2021 14:58 - 15 minutes - 9.61 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Miami head coach Jim Larranaga. Topics of discussion include: This week's win over Louisville and loss to Syracuse Isaiah Wong's dominant presence Impact of covid and injuries on Miami's season Motivation of players who miss the electricity of the fans ... and much more! Be sure to subscribe to the Marching to Madness on iTunes so you never miss a single episode. About the Hosts: Blake...
Episode 595: Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes
January 15, 2021 23:18 - 18 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes. Topics of discussion include: working to close games to get wins the efficiency of the two-point game Davien Williamson's impact from the point effects of COVID-19 on Wake Forest basketball ... 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, Blue ...
Episode 594: UAB head coach Andy Kennedy
January 14, 2021 13:52 - 16 minutes - 9.93 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UAB head coach Andy Kennedy. Topics of discussion include: Setting the tone with a solid defense The loss of Quan Jackson due to injury Leading scorer Michael Ertel as an offensive threat Coach Kennedy's return to his alma mater as head basketball coach ... 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 ...
Episode 593: Colorado State head coach Niko Medved
January 12, 2021 14:09 - 15 minutes - 9.35 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Colorado State head coach Niko Medved. Topics of discussion include: Back-to-back 3-point wins over UNLV Coming from 26 down to win at San Diego State The rise of Isaiah Stevens Thoughts on the effects of Covid-19 on college basketball ... 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 Spor...
Episode 592: ETSU head coach Jason Shay
January 11, 2021 14:12 - 15 minutes - 9.41 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back East Tennessee State head coach Jason Shay. Topics of discussion include: Basketball during a quarantine the solid play of brothers Ledarrius and Ty Brewer Point guard duties of David Sloan and Serrel Smith, Jr. Attack the paint to get to the free throw line ... 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 ...
Episode 591: Drake head coach Darian DeVries
January 08, 2021 12:50 - 13 minutes - 8.49 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Drake head coach Darian DeVries. Topics of discussion include: The Bulldogs' 13-0 start ShanQuan Hemphill's impactful start The Bulldogs' 3-point offensive attack Darnell Brodie's imposing presence on the interior ... 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, Blue Ribbon College ...
Episode 590: Northeastern head coach Bill Coen
January 06, 2021 18:41 - 15 minutes - 9.68 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Northeastern head coach Bill Coen. Topics of discussion include: The Huskies' wins over Elon in back-to-back format Adjusting to the back-to-back scenario Freshman Jahmyl Telfort's first start The play of Tyson Walker from the point ... 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, B...
Episode 589: Wofford head coach Jay McAuley
December 31, 2020 21:10 - 15 minutes - 9.04 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Wofford head coach Jay McAuley. Topics of discussion include: Wofford's 78-65 win over Mercer in the SoCon opener Dynamic catalyst Storm Murphy on the point Trey Hollowell's overall presence Athletic Messiah Jones' growth in the program ... 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 Sport...
Episode 588: Marshall head coach Dan D'Antoni
December 21, 2020 16:10 - 16 minutes - 9.92 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Marshall head coach Dan D'Antoni. Topics of discussion include: Takeaway's from the Herd's 4-1 start Taveion Kinsey's output as the go-to guy How Jerrod West figures in many different ways The rise of freshman Obinna Anochili-Killian ... 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...
Episode 587: Saint Peter's head coach Shaheen Holloway
December 18, 2020 14:17 - 13 minutes - 7.37 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Saint Peter's head coach Shaheen Holloway. Topics of discussion include: Adjustments to COVID-19's impact as the season began Reaction to the back-to-back in MAAC league schedules Fousseyni Drame's impact of the Peacocks' team the all-around play of KC Ndefo ... 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 ...
Episode 586: Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman
December 16, 2020 20:00 - 14 minutes - 8.16 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 Razorbacks' reaction to Florida forward Keyontae Johnson's collapse Takeaways from the team's 6-0 start The early success of Moses Moody Connor Vanover's early season impact ... 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, Ath...
Episode 585: Ohio head coach Jeff Boals
December 15, 2020 18:22 - 13 minutes - 8.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Ohio University head coach Jeff Boals. Topics of discussion include: The Bobcats' NCAA record 40-0 run Takeaways from a neat miss vs. No. 5 Illinois the dynamics of Jason Preston Dwight Wilson's presence in the paint ... 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, Blue Ribbon Col...
Episode 584: ESPN analyst Mark Adams
December 11, 2020 00:22 - 22 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back ESPN college basketball analyst Mark Adams. Topics of discussion include: Mark's new FOCUS initiative the potential of the Houston Cougars how SMU is a threat to win the American teams from lower budget leagues that have a shot to play deep into March ... 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...
Episode 583: Coach Sonny Smith of the Auburn Radio Network
December 08, 2020 17:52 - 32 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back legendary former Auburn head basketball coach Sonny Smith, who is the analyst on Tigers basketball for the Auburn Radio Network. Topics of discussion include: Coach Smith's induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame several stories from his coaching experiences and elsewhere his thoughts on Auburn's youthful roster thoughts on basketball early in the season ... and much more About the ...
Episode 582: New Mexico head coach Paul Weir
November 30, 2020 17:37 - 14 minutes - 9.78 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back New Mexico head coach Paul Weir. Topics of discussion include: the relocation of Lobos' basketball operations to South Plains College in Texas the leadership of Keith McGee and Makuach Maluach in transitioning the program Jeremiah Francis' return to the hardwood after stymying injuries the versatility of newcomer Saquan Singleton ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 ye...
Episode 581: San Jose State head coach Jean Prioleau
November 25, 2020 20:36 - 14 minutes - 11.6 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome San Jose State head coach Jean Prioleau. Topics of discussion include: the COVID-19 pandemic and the racial injustice in the African-American community emphasis on player development in a major rebuild the work ethic of leading scorer Seneca Knight Richard Washington as a complement to Knight on the perimeter. ...and much more! It's another exciting episo...
Episode 580: MTSU head coach Nick McDevitt
November 23, 2020 23:35 - 16 minutes - 10.8 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back MTSU head coach Nick McDevitt. Topics of discussion include: the COVID-19 pandemic and the racial injustice in the African-American community dealing with injuries that have slowed the program the potential of DeAndre Dishman Transfer Dontrell Shuler's scoring punch ...and much more! It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of exp...
Episode 579: Louisville associate head coach Dino Gaudio
November 21, 2020 00:30 - 18 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisville associate head coach Dino Gaudio. Topics of discussion include: the myriad of injuries that has sidelined five Cardinals in the preseason Louisville's upcoming MTE event Sophomore guard David Johnson's physical presence the use of three freshman due to the injuries ...and much more! It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 ye...