SEC Basketball Fever
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIf you love SEC basketball and want engaging conversations about the league and college basketball at large, then the SEC Basketball Fever Podcast is for you! Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss the latest in SEC hoops and take deeper dives into the conference than you'll get anywhere else!
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Nobody Knows Anything About the SEC
February 26, 2021 02:10 - 42 minutes - 36.5 MBThe SEC announced makeup dates for games postponed due to COVID for the weekend of March 6th, but that isn't exactly the main topic of this episode. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss those makeup games, but they also dive into Arkansas continuing their huge run, Texas A&M not playing in the entire month of February, and just how absolutely impossible it's been to predict the SEC this season.
More SEC Bracketology Talk
February 23, 2021 00:51 - 37 minutes - 33.5 MBMarch is nearly upon us, and that means it's time to talk some SEC bracketology again! Nathanael Rutherford is joined by guest host Jonathon Warriner of Making the Madness to discuss how many SEC teams will make the NCAA Tournament, whether Alabama can earn a berth as a one-seed, which SEC teams could be in line for a first round upset, and much more! Jonathon's latest bracketology update: http://makingthemadness.com/bracketology-call-on-the-wolverine/
Here Comes Arkansas!
February 19, 2021 00:29 - 40 minutes - 35.2 MBThere isn't a hotter team in the SEC right now than Arkansas. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss whether or not the Razorbacks have proven themselves now thanks to their winning streak, along with many other topics. What happened with Missouri? Is Alabama poised to win the SEC Tournament and make a deep NCAA Tournament run? They discuss all that and more!
They Aren't Who We Thought They Were
February 11, 2021 23:59 - 33 minutes - 28.4 MBAfter getting an upset victory over Alabama, Missouri fell in embarrassing fashion at home to Ole Miss. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley break down why Missouri isn't who they thought they were and what this recent run of wins means for Ole Miss. Plus, are the Vols finally about to reach their potential thanks to their five-star freshmen?
3 Big Things: Alabama Finally Loses
February 09, 2021 01:46 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBThey said it couldn't be done, but an SEC team FINALLY beat Alabama in men's basketball. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Brandon Martin dive in for another episode of 3 Big Things to discuss Alabama's first SEC loss, Tennessee's phenomenal freshmen, and John Calipari's continued failures at Kentucky.
Alabama is a No. 1 Seed?
February 05, 2021 00:34 - 36 minutes - 31.5 MBIn Joe Lunardi's latest bracketology, he has Alabama as one of his one-seeds for the NCAA Tournament. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley debate the likelihood of that actually happening come March. Plus, which teams do they think are going to join Bama in the double-bye for this year's SEC Tournament?
Who is the Biggest Fraud in the SEC?
February 03, 2021 03:08 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBWhich team stands out as the biggest fraud in the SEC currently? Or are there multiple "frauds" in the conference right now? Nathanael Rutherford is joined by guest co-host Sean Paul to discuss which teams in the SEC aren't as good as you may think. Plus, Sean is a BIG fan of Herb Jones, and Alabama looks set up to continue to dominate the SEC. The two also talk about the inconsistency of the league as a whole.
It's SEC/Big 12 Challenge Time
January 29, 2021 03:10 - 40 minutes - 35.2 MBWe have some very intriguing match-ups to talk about in this weekend's Big 12/SEC Challenge! Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley dive into which games they're looking forward to most and why they may not be the ones you think. Plus, Gene gives his thoughts on the Jerry Stackhouse situation at Vanderbilt.
Early SEC Bracketology Talk
January 26, 2021 01:24 - 36 minutes - 31 MBHow many teams from the SEC will make the NCAA Tournament this year? Does the SEC stack up favorably at all to the other power conferences? Nathanael Rutherford is joined by guest host Erik Haslam of Haslametrics to have some early SEC bracketology talk! Plus, what does his analysis say about Alabama, Tennessee, Missouri, and other SEC teams? Check out the great numbers at Haslametrics here: http://www.haslametrics.com/ratings.php
Living up to Expectations in the SEC
January 22, 2021 04:19 - 54 minutes - 47.6 MBWhich teams have exceeded their preseason expectations so far? Which teams have simply met those expectations, and which ones have failed to deliver? Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley break down all 14 SEC teams and look at which ones have gone above and beyond what they thought before the SEC season began and which teams haven't lived up to what they expected.
3 Big Things: Can Alabama's Dominance Continue?
January 20, 2021 03:36 - 46 minutes - 41.2 MBAlabama hasn't just been winning in basketball; they've been blowing teams out of the water. Can they keep up this pace as the season goes on? Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Brandon Martin discuss that, the Vols' offense holding them back, and LSU's "Jekyll and Hyde" act in this edition of "3 Big Things."
SEC Stock Report: Bama Up, Arkansas Down
January 15, 2021 01:07 - 38 minutes - 33.7 MBWhich teams have stock on the rise, and which teams are seeing the bottom fall out? Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss which teams they're "buying and selling" in an SEC stock report edition of the SEC Basketball Fever Podcast! For those of you who want to learn more about how the NET Rankings work, here's a link to the article mentioned in the episode: https://bracketresearch.com/team-quadrant-wins-and-losses-tracker/
Have the Wildcats Figured Things Out?
January 12, 2021 01:19 - 45 minutes - 40.4 MBHas Kentucky finally started turning things around, or has their schedule just gotten a little easier lately? Nathanael Rutherford is joined by special guest host Eric Fawcett of Florida Basketball Hour to break down the Wildcats, Florida, and more in SEC hoops! Is Kentucky about to make a splash finally? Will Auburn start to surprise now that Sharife Cooper is in the fold? Plus, why is Alabama not ranked?
Alabama Sits Atop the SEC...in Basketball
January 08, 2021 01:19 - 51 minutes - 44.9 MBAlabama owns the SEC in football, but now the Tide are the early leaders in the conference in men's basketball, too. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss Alabama's strong start to conference play along with other topics. Is Kentucky beginning to turn it around now? Is Tennessee a bad shooting team, or are they just dealing with some bad luck? Is the SEC getting better as time goes on?
Plenty of Praise for the Vols, Razorbacks, and LSU
January 01, 2021 01:44 - 35 minutes - 31.1 MBThere were 3 teams that made a big impact with their victories at the start of SEC play, and co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss why those teams stood out. No. 7 Tennessee made a statement, Arkansas doesn't look like a fake, and LSU could be a very dangerous team in the SEC.
3 Big Things: Calipari is Making Excuses
December 30, 2020 02:37 - 47 minutes - 41.1 MBIs Kentucky head coach John Calipari making excuses about the schedule rather than owning up to his own shortcomings for the Wildcats' brutal 1-6 start? Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Brandon Martin discuss that, the marquee match-up between No. 7 Tennessee and No. 12 Missouri, the depth of the SEC, and more in this week's "3 Big Things" episode!
Is the SEC Actually Good this Year?
December 24, 2020 20:29 - 43 minutes - 37.9 MBHow is the SEC viewed nationally in men's basketball this year? Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley look at some numbers and the non-conference scheduling of the SEC to debate how the conference is thought of by those outside it. Plus, Auburn has bounced back well after a rough start, but can they keep it up when SEC play begins?
3 Big Things: Vols Find Their Offense
December 22, 2020 03:06 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBIt would appear that Tennessee has finally find their offense. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Brandon Martin return for another episode of 3 Big Things on the SEC Basketball Fever Podcast to discuss the Vols' back-to-back 100-point showings. Along with that, the two detail why Georgia deserves attention and respect and why it's time to consider Kentucky might just be a really bad team this season.
Is it Too Late for Kentucky?
December 18, 2020 03:12 - 54 minutes - 45.6 MBThere's some good news and bad news in the SEC this week. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley deliver a positive update on Florida's Keyontae Johnson and discuss how the Gators could fare without him the remainder of the season. Plus, with Kentucky at 1-4 and set to face two more ranked teams before SEC play begins, is it already too late for them to hope to make it to the NCAA Tournament?
3 Big Things: Keyontae Johnson, Mizzou, & UT
December 15, 2020 22:45 - 52 minutes - 46.1 MBIn the debut episode of "3 Big Things" on the SEC Basketball Fever Podcast network, co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Brandon Martin break down the three things they learned, believe, or want to see in SEC hoops. The guys discuss Florida guard Keyontae Johnson's scary health issue and promising recovery, Missouri proving they are "for real," and if Tennessee and Mizzou and No. 1 and 2 in the SEC right now.
Is it Time for Kentucky to Panic?
December 10, 2020 00:13 - 39 minutes - 33.7 MBAfter a brutal loss to a previously winless Georgia Tech team, is it time for Kentucky fans to worry about this season? Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss the Wildcats slipping to 1-3 and what that means for UK's season. Also, is Missouri for real? Are the Tigers going to be real contenders in the SEC after their impressive start? Plus, Tennessee finally played a game. Do they look like the cream of the crop in the conference?
A Crazy First Week in the SEC
December 03, 2020 03:10 - 37 minutes - 32.8 MBThe first week of action in men's basketball didn't quite go according to plan for the SEC. Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley break down the disappointments, surprises, and news from the first week of actual games on the court. Plus, what do they want to see in the upcoming week from the SEC? (Note: We recorded this before Missouri got their big win over No. 21 Oregon late Wednesday night)
It's (Kinda) Basketball Time in the SEC
November 25, 2020 02:49 - 44 minutes - 38.4 MBDespite multiple cancellations, a postseason ban, and a program going on probation, it's finally time for basketball in the SEC! Co-hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss the three programs that are pausing activities to start the season and preview some of the games we do get to see in the SEC. Plus, they talk about the penalties and sanctions for both Alabama and Auburn amid NCAA investigations.
Who Wins the SEC?
November 19, 2020 03:07 - 42 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this episode of the SEC Basketball Fever Podcast, hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley give you their complete preview of the 2020-21 SEC basketball season. Who is their pick to win the SEC regular season? Will there be a surprise team that can upset the predicted top four teams? Plus, who wins SEC Player of the Year and Coach of the Year?
We FINALLY Have SEC Schedules
November 12, 2020 03:03 - 40 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode of the SEC Basketball Fever Podcast, hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley break down some of the most intriguing match-ups of the non-conference and SEC slate of games this season and discuss the preseason AP Poll. We finally have schedules for college basketball, so which SEC teams have the most interesting match-ups? Plus, should Kentucky have been ranked ahead of Tennessee in the AP Poll? Should more SEC schools have been ranked?
The Top Incoming Freshmen
November 04, 2020 17:56 - 45 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode of the SEC Basketball Fever Podcast, hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss which incoming freshmen they believe will have the biggest impact on their teams and which freshmen are being overlooked. Plus, Gene goes on a rant about Vanderbilt.
Most Overrated and Underrated SEC Teams
October 29, 2020 02:19 - 48 minutes - 40.9 MBIn this episode of the SEC Basketball Fever Podcast, hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley have an in-depth discussion over which teams are getting too much hype and which teams deserve a little more attention in the SEC heading into the upcoming men's basketball season. Are Kentucky and Tennessee overrated? What about Florida? Will South Carolina, Arkansas, or Auburn surprise people?
Is Kentucky the Favorite in the SEC Now?
October 22, 2020 01:55 - 35 minutes - 31 MBIn this episode of the SEC Basketball Fever Podcast, hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley discuss the huge news for Kentucky's 2020-21 basketball team and the announcement of this season's Big 12/SEC Challenge match-ups. With Kentucky getting Olivier Sarr eligible for the season, does that boost the Wildcats to being the preseason favorite in the SEC? Or should Tennessee still be the favorite to win the regular season crown? Plus, which match-ups in the Big 12/SEC Challenge catch our e...
Can Barnes Land an Elite Big Man?
October 15, 2020 01:51 - 39 minutes - 33.7 MBIn this episode of the SEC Basketball Fever Podcast, hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley answer listener questions in a mailbag episode! What's the latest on whether or not winter athletes will get an extra year of eligibility due to the pandemic? Why has Rick Barnes struggled to land an elite big man during his time at Tennessee so far? What does Mike White have to do this season to get himself off the hot seat at Florida?
Some Hot Seat Talk
October 07, 2020 23:26 - 37 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode of the SEC Basketball Fever Podcast, hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley talk about the surprising and explosive success that Alabama and Nate Oates have had in recruiting, and they have some early hot seat talk around the SEC. Is this type of recruiting sustainable for Alabama? Or will other SEC teams eventually overtake them? Around the league, which coaches need a good 2020-21 season to save themselves?
Judging the Best and Worst Coaches in the SEC
October 01, 2020 00:35 - 55 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this episode of the SEC Basketball Fever Podcast, hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley dissect the beef between Chris Mack at Louisville and John Calipari at Kentucky and discuss whether or not the SEC needs more non-conference rivalries like UL-UK and Tennessee-Memphis. Also, which coaches in the SEC are the best the conference has to offer, and which are at the bottom of the totem pole? Nathanael and Gene give their three best and three worst coaches in men's hoops in the SEC.
Who's Second Best?
September 24, 2020 00:48 - 41 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode of SEC Basketball Fever, hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley dive into some history. Kentucky is clearly the most prestigious men's basketball program in the SEC, but which team is the second-best? Is it Arkansas, Florida, or another program? Also, which current team is set up the best to give Kentucky a run for their money in the future? Are the Vols the clear-cut choice, or is there another team that could challenge the Wildcats?
Welcome to the Show!
September 18, 2020 11:56 - 35 minutes - 29.8 MBIt's the first episode of the SEC Basketball Fever Podcast! Hosts Nathanael Rutherford and Gene Henley introduce themselves and dive into some SEC hoops talk. Why will the new start date for college basketball affect some of the teams in the league more than others? Also, which teams, on paper, look to be the most intriguing in the SEC aside from the top couple teams?