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 528: Clemson head coach Brad Brownell
July 30, 2020 18:33 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Clemson head coach Brad Brownell. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, the return of big man Amir Sims from the NBA Draft process, the potential of Al-Amir Dawes and John Newman III on the perimeter, his relationship with head football coach Dabo Swinney, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake L...
Episode 527: New Mexico State head coach Chris Jans
July 28, 2020 15:49 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back New Mexico State head coach Chris Jans. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, the returning backcourt of Evan Gilyard and Jabari Rice, the versatility of Johnny McCants in the post game, a talented group of incoming transfers and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of expe...
Episode 526: Radford head coach Mike Jones
July 27, 2020 12:58 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Radford head coach Mike Jones. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, rebuilding after the loss of five seniors and three transfers, workouts and conditioning since the players returned, expectations for the returning players, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of expe...
Episode 525: Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot
July 24, 2020 16:18 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, the enormity of the 21-win season, Marcus Weathers' impactful play, the ball-handling of Sincere Carry, 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...
Episode 524: Hofstra head coach Joe Mihalich
July 22, 2020 21:53 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Hofstra head coach Joe Mihalich. Topics of discussion include: the fight against racial injustice and adaptations to COVID-19, concerns over the transfer portal, looking back at the CAA championships, the return of Jalen Ray and Isaac Kante, 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 bee...
Episode 523: Delaware head coach Martin Ingelsby
July 17, 2020 14:05 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Delaware head coach Martin Ingelsby. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, point of view on the transfer portal, the growth of Nate Darling inside the program, Ryan Allen and Kevin Anderson in the backcourt, 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 me...
Episode 522: Austin Peay head coach Matt Figger
July 16, 2020 20:09 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Austin Peay head coach Matt Figger. Topics of discussion include: how Terry Taylor continues to improve after five years in the program, Jordyn Adams' freshman impact, the basis for defensive improvement, how to make players comfortable amid the pandemic and racial injustice, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experienc...
Episode 521: Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak
July 15, 2020 21:22 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak. Topics of discussion include: approaching the topic of racial injustice with his team, the impact of Timmy Allen, the growth of Rylan Jones and Alfonso Plummer, the recruitment of Jordan Kellier, 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 520: San Diego head coach Sam Scholl
July 14, 2020 14:51 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back San Diego head coach Sam Scholl. Topics of discussion include: assistant coach Martin Bahar's Coaches 4 Change initiative in educating young voters about social injustice, limitations based on COVID-19, the impact of Joey Calcaterra, improving the Toreros' offense, 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 519: Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm
July 10, 2020 17:26 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm. Topics of discussion include: approaching the topic of racial injustice with his team, preparing for the unknowns of the 2020-21 season, Rasir Bolton's development, what's next for George Conditt, the importance of perimeter 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 spo...
Episode 518: Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff
July 09, 2020 20:30 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff. Topics of discussion include: his message for fighting racial injustice, the Golden Flashes' offensive system, the return of Danny Pippen, signing Ohio's Mr. Basketball, VonCameron Davis, 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 N...
Episode 517: Tulsa head coach Frank Haith
July 08, 2020 20:44 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Tulsa head coach Frank Haith. Topics of discussion include: his message for fighting racial injustice, returnees in Brandon Rachal and Darian Jackson, Elijah Joiner and freshman Keshawn Williams on the point, incoming Golden Hurricane players, 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 b...
Episode 516: Fairleigh Dickinson head coach Greg Herenda
July 07, 2020 14:13 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Fairleigh Dickinson head coach Greg Herenda. Topics of discussion include: his message for fighting racial injustice, concerns for 2020-21 for college basketball with regard to the pandemic, four seniors who will offer solid play and leadership, his very own "Greg Herenda Show," and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experien...
Episode 515: Colorado head coach Tad Boyle
July 03, 2020 14:09 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Colorado head coach Tad Boyle. Topics of discussion include: his message for fighting racial injustice, the depth and competition in the post, the three-point game of Deshawn Schwartz, expectations for the four-man recruiting class led by Dominique Clifford, 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 514: UNC Greensboro head coach Wes Miller
July 02, 2020 20:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UNC Greensboro head coach Wes Miller. Topics of discussion include: handling Covid-19 and the racial injustice in society, the overall game of guard Isaiah Miller, how Kaleb Hunter will continue to raise his game, golf with his former coach Roy Williams, 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 w...
Episode 513: Furman head coach Bob Richey
July 01, 2020 18:02 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Furman head coach Bob Richey. Topics of discussion include: dialogue with the team after the protests due to racial injustice in America, guard play after the graduation of Jordan Lyons, the emergence of Noah Gurley, the versatility of Clay Mounce, 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 512: SMU head coach Tim Jankovich
June 29, 2020 22:55 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back SMU head coach Tim Jankovich. Topics of discussion include: how he's approached discussing racial injustice with his players, having a full complement of scholarships for the Mustangs, the return of the top six leading scorers, the dynamics of Tyson Jolly and Kendric Davis in the SMU backcourt, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10...
Episode 511: Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin
June 26, 2020 14:16 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin. Topics of discussion include: how he's approached discussing racial injustice with his players, why learning and action are needed, inviting a variety of guests to join the team's virtual meetings this offseason, improving the Tigers' 3-point shooting, Dru Smith's leadership, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lo...
Episode 510: Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey
June 25, 2020 12:41 - 22 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey. Topics of discussion include: dialogue he has had with his players based on the racial injustice in the country, the retirement of Hall of Fame women's coach Muffet McGraw, how Prentiss Hubb will be a key leader this upcoming season, the extension of the dead period in recruiting to July 31, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hos...
Episode 509: Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger
June 23, 2020 18:39 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger. Topics of discussion include: handling the crises of racial injustice and Covid-19, the dynamics of Brady Manek and Austin Reaves, the emergence of De'Vion Harmon in the backcourt, how the team defense helps equate to fewer fouls, 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 me...
Episode 508: Charlotte head coach Ron Sanchez
June 22, 2020 18:17 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Charlotte head coach Ron Sanchez. Topics of discussion include: potential changes in the 2020-21 season due to COVID-19, the 49ers' doubling the win total from 2018-19, the backcourt of Jordan Shepherd and Jamir Young, another solid incoming recruiting class 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 507: Coach David Grace talks college basketball offseason, coaching journey, and more
June 18, 2020 22:35 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome former Vanderbilt associate head coach David Grace. Topics of discussion include: the unique offseason in college basketball, the role of an associate head coach, his experience working as an assistant in the Pac-12, Bill Walton's awesomeness, meeting former President Barack Obama, teaching lessons from the military, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake ...
Episode 506: VCU head coach Mike Rhoades
June 18, 2020 12:33 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back VCU head coach Mike Rhoades. Topics of discussion include: flipping the roster amidst the pandemic, the role of Nah'Shon Hyland in '20-21, the challenge for the new players on the roster, the transfer of Levi Stockard III from Kansas State, 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 505: Boston College head coach Jim Christian
June 16, 2020 22:17 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Boston College head coach Jim Christian. Topics of discussion include: how the Eagles program is taking a call to action after the death of George Floyd, the ascension for experienced players in Jay Heath and Stefon Mitchell, ramifications of the NCAA moving the dead period to July 31, C.J. Felder's potential, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake L...
Episode 504: UTEP head coach Rodney Terry
June 15, 2020 14:23 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UTEP head coach Rodney Terry. Topics of discussion include: the extension of the dead period for recruiting to July 31, how the Miners earned a nine-game improvement over the 2018-19 season, Bryson Williams' high level play, Souley Boum's immediate impact, 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. H...
Episode 503: Xavier head coach Travis Steele
June 12, 2020 13:08 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Xavier head coach Travis Steele. Topics of discussion include: the coronavirus pandemic and George Floyd's death, the ramifications of the unique offseason in college basketball, the return of Naji Marshall and Paul Scruggs, Zach Freemantle and Jason Carter continuing to develop their game, grilling recipes, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Love...
Episode 502: East Tennessee State head coach Jason Shay
June 09, 2020 17:48 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome East Tennessee State head coach Jason Shay. Topics of discussion include: the transition into the head coaching position, the transfer portal and it's effects on the Bucs, Patrick Good's impact, the roles of Ledarrius Brewer and Damari Monsanto as experienced players entering the program, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of e...
Episode 501: West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins
June 05, 2020 14:39 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins. Topics of discussion include: the humorous Twitter exchange with former assistant coaches Frank Martin and Andy Kennedy, the connectivity of Derek Culver and Osacar Tshiebwe in the post, navigating the pandemic, improving 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 experien...
Episode 500: Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes
June 03, 2020 13:06 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this milestone episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes. Topics of discussion include: transitioning from ETSU to Wake Forest amid COVID-19, establishing a new culture with the Demon Deacon, the talent and ability of Isaiah Mucius and Jahcobi Neath, use of his remaining scholarships, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience ...
Episode 499: Wyoming head coach Jeff Linder
June 01, 2020 16:04 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Wyoming head basketball coach Jeff Linder. Topics of discussion include: transitioning from Northern Colorado to Wyoming amid Covid-19, how to improve a Cowboys' offense that struggled so much last season, the presence of Hunter Maldonado, incoming talent in Drake Jeffries and Drew Lamont, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 year...
Episode 498: Kansas State coach Bruce Weber
May 29, 2020 15:43 - 18 minutes - 16.7 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 roster shuffle with eight new faces set for Manhattan, how veterans such as Mike McGuirl have helped the new players get some direction, Carlton Linguard's potential impact, perspective on "The Last Dance" documentary series, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 1...
Episode 497: Washington State head coach Kyle Smith
May 27, 2020 19:31 - 18 minutes - 17 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: how the Cougars incorporate zoom calls, how Washington State improved over last year, the dynamic play of C.J. Elleby and Isaac Bonton, Tony Miller's efficiency in the post, 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 b...
Episode 496: Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton
May 26, 2020 20:11 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton. Topics of discussion include: the Seminoles' 2019-20 ACC championship, the mark that senior Trent Forrest left on the program, the addition of 5-star forward Scottie Barnes, takeaways from "The Last Dance" documentary series, 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 495: Coach Bob Cantu talks WCC, NBA G League, and more
May 25, 2020 18:59 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach Bob Cantu. Topics of discussion include: what might have been for the WCC, the rise of UCLA in one season under Mick Cronin, should college coaches recruit vs. the NBA G League, biggest takeaways from "The Last Dance" documentary series, 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 b...
Episode 494: Boston University head coach Joe Jones
May 21, 2020 20:27 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Boston University head coach Joe Jones. Topics of discussion include: the Terriers' Patriot League tournament championship, Max Mahoney's contributions to the program, the prowess of Javante McCoy and Walter Whyte, his biggest takeaways on The Last Dance documentary series, biggest mentors in coaching, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has o...
Episode 493: Baylor head coach Scott Drew
May 21, 2020 19:28 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Baylor head coach Scott Drew. Topics of discussion include: the Bears' setting when the Big 12 and NCAA Tournaments were canceled, a solid group of returnees for the 2020-21 season, the presence of defensive wizard Mark Vital, the biggest takeaways from The Last Dance documentary series, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years ...
Episode 492: North Carolina head coach Roy Williams
May 20, 2020 15:17 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back North Carolina head coach Roy Williams. Topics of discussion include: the Tar Heels' adaptations to COVID-19, the role of senior Garrison Brooks in welcoming the nation's No. 2 recruiting class, his take on "The Last Dance" documentary series, how Michael Jordan grew off the court at North Carolina, and much more! It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has ov...
Episode 491: Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller
May 15, 2020 20:21 - 27 minutes - 25.4 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' memorable win against Duke during the regular season, how the staff has adapted their approach to the offseason, the team's returning roster, biggest takeaways from The Last Dance documentary series, remembering Wayne Otto, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake ...
Episode 490: Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner
May 13, 2020 17:39 - 20 minutes - 18.6 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: his memories of the 1997 National Champion Arizona Wildcats, returning a senior-dominated roster, the potential of Jordan Usher, the rise of Moses Wright, 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 N...
Episode 489: BYU head coach Mark Pope
May 12, 2020 00:19 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back BYU head coach Mark Pope. Topics of discussion include: reflecting on his first season with the Cougars, Jake Toolson's incredible shooting ability, how the staff approached implementing a new system, the team's incoming recruiting class, Rick Pitino's return to college coaching at Iona, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years ...
Episode 488: Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson
May 08, 2020 13:10 - 16 minutes - 15.4 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 adaptations of the program to COVID-19, how the 49ers were able to rebuild with a young roster, the contributions of Michael Carter and Chance Hunter, perspective on Michael Jordan and The Last Dance, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience ...
Episode 487: Old Dominion head coach Jeff Jones
May 06, 2020 14:47 - 16 minutes - 14.7 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 adaptations of the program to COVID-19, a young roster that will see the return of the top six leading scorers from a season ago, the presence of Malik Curry and Xavier Green, Jason Wade's rehab after mid-season knee surgery, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10...
Episode 486: Pepperdine head coach Lorenzo Romar
May 04, 2020 16:37 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Pepperdine head coach Lorenzo Romar. Topics of discussion include: how Colbey Ross has risen to one of the top players in the WCC, a potential rising star in Sedrick Altman, how Kameron and Kessler Edwards affected games for the Waves, thoughts on "The Last Dance" documentary series, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of e...
Episode 485: NBC Sports Washington analyst Jimmy Patsos
May 01, 2020 13:52 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back NBC Sports Washington analyst. Jimmy Patsos. Topics of discussion include: whether college coaches now have to recruit against the G-League platform, a year without March Madness, his takes on "The Last Dance," his thoughts on SEC 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 b...
Episode 484: North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll
April 29, 2020 14:34 - 29 minutes - 26.6 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: how the Ospreys are adapting and coping with COVID-19, the 21-win season which featured a strong senior class, refortifying the roster for 2020-21, thoughts on the Michael Jordan documentary, 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 483: Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl
April 27, 2020 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Topics of discussion include: how Auburn basketball is adapting and coping with COVID-19, the Tigers' approach in Nashville upon cancelation of the SEC Tournament, analysis of this season's 25-6 team, the rise of Devan Cambridge, Allen Flanigan, and Jaylin Williams as key contributors, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Bl...
Episode 482: Wake Forest head coach Danny Manning
April 23, 2020 12:58 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Wake Forest head coach Danny Manning. Topics of discussion include: how the Demon Deacons are adapting with regard to COVID-19, the ways Olivier Saar has risen to become one of the top post players in the ACC, adding transfers Ian Dubose and Isaiah Wilkins, thoughts on leading Kansas to the 1988 national championship, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Bl...
Episode 481: Louisville assistant coach Dino Gaudio
April 20, 2020 16:34 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisville assistant coach Dino Gaudio. Topics of discussion include: how the Cardinals are adapting with regard to COVID-19, the signing of two top graduate transfers in Carlik Jones and Charles Minlend, the potential impact of the rising freshman class, Malik Williams' presence, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of expe...
Episode 480: Miami head coach Jim Larranaga
April 16, 2020 13:23 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Miami head coach Jim Larranaga. Topics of discussion include: how the Hurricanes are adapting with regard to COVID-19, welcoming back five seniors for next season, the freshman seasons for Isaiah Wong and Harlond Beverly, his take on Michael Jordan's college career at North Carolina, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of e...
Episode 479: UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner
April 10, 2020 16:55 - 19 minutes - 17.9 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: how the Anteaters are adapting to COVID-19, another Big West regular season championship, the difference in the identity of this team to last year's team who made it to the Round of 32, how the team's composition allowed for 20-plus wins in eight of the last nine seasons, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! ...