Marching to Madness

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Marching to Madness Podcast

Marching 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!

  1. 18 SEPT

    Episode 968: Coastal Carolina head coach Justin Gray

    Coach Justin Gray makes the move from Western Carolina to Coastal Carolina after he led the Catamounts to 22 wins last season, their highest win total since 2010. He now takes the position as legendary Hall of Famer Cliff Ellis retired early last season. Justin played for the late, great Skip Prosser in the 2Ks at Wake Forest where he averaged 37.1 percent from the three and was a key component in the Demon Deacons’ playmaking abilities. Topics of Discussion Include: Effects of transfer portal and NIL as Coach Gray moves into Coastal Carolina The rebuild of the roster Diversification of the three-point game from a year ago How the immediacy of accepting the position helped his transition … And Much More!

    18 min

  2. 9 SEPT

    Episode 967: Arkansas State head coach Bryan Hodgson

    Coach Hodgson led his red Wolves to an upset of Appalachian State in the Sun Belt semifinals as they won 10 of their last 13 games, placing them in the title game of the CBI. They lost to High Point, 81-80, but the prevalence of the end of last season has built confidence going into the 2024-25 season. Leading scorer Taryn Todd returns as a threat from the three as well as a solid scorer at getting the ball to the basket. Topics of Discussion include: The influence of Alabama head coach Nate Oates on his basketball persona Key points of the Red Wolves’ philosophy of building strong character for player Ways to use spring and summer practices to upgrade the team to make it stronger Getting into the finals of the CBI … And Much More!

    11 min

  3. 5 SEPT

    Episode 966: Winthrop head coach Mark Prosser

    Coach Prosser enters his fourth season at Winthrop where his Eagles are a huge challenger inside the Big South Conference. Coach Prosser talks about returnee Kelton Talford, who could be a front-runner for Big South Player of the Year. Coach Prosser and I discuss some philosophies and his basketball knowledge in a prime conversation. Topics of Discussion Include: Key ways of potentially challenging for a Big South title Kelton Talford and his abilities for the Eagles Thoughts and ideas on college basketball and where we are at this point Mark shares a couple of Skip-isms that were classic comments from his late father, Skip, who coached at both Xavier and Wake Forest …And Much More!

    15 min

  4. 4 SEPT

    Episode 965: James Madison head coach Preston Spradlin

    Coach Spradlin comes over to the Dukes after building Morehead State into a winning program as he finished 94-40 in his last four seasons with the Eagles. As of now, a group of 11 players has planted themselves into the JMU program. Eddie Ricks and Mark Freeman come over to the Dukes with Coach Spradlin while Syracuse transfer Justin Taylor comes back into Virginia after starting 34 of 61 games for the Orange in his two years. Topics of Discussion Include: Biggest keys in transferring from his winning Morehead State program to JMU, who had a 54-15 record the last two seasons Developing a quality roster as he came into Harrisonburg How Justin Taylor, Mark Freeman, and Eddie Ricks can help to create the JMU program under Spradlin How to develop positivity in players about their personal games …And much more!

    13 min

  5. 3 SEPT

    Episode 964: Utah head coach Craig Smith

    Coach Smith took his Utes to the NIT Championship game where they lost to Indiana State, but the plethora of positivity in being one of eight teams still playing in August could have major impact this season. Coach Smith discusses bringing 11 new players into the program and how you start from the beginning in putting together a new team. Coach also discusses the Utes’ move to the Big 12. Topics of Discussion include: Return of Gabe Madsen, who made 105 triples last season Philosophies on moving a program forward Ezra Ausar from East Carolina and Miro Little as two key incoming transfers Situational philosophies inside the game … And Much More!

    26 min

  6. 31 AUG

    Episode 963: Florida head coach Todd Golden

    Coach Golden checks in after leading the Florida Gators to 24 wins and a berth in the SEC Tournament championship. Florida had one of the most potent offensive systems in the nation as the Gators averaged 85.6 points, 6th in the nation and they found 65.3 field goal attempts per contest. Returning Walton Clayton, Jr. and Will Richard to the backcourt gives the Gators a solid offensive advantage going into the 2024-25 season. Topics of Discussion Include: Florida’s exciting offensive attack through its running game Coach Golden’s college career at Saint Mary’s under coach Randy Bennett The versatility of returnees Walter Clayton, Jr., and Will Richard New transfers in FAU’s Alijah Martin, UT Chattanooga big man Sam Alexis, and Rueben Chinelyu of Washington State Much more!

    15 min

  7. 30 AUG

    Episode 962: VCU head coach Ryan Odom

    Coach Ryan Odom returns to “Marching to Madness” with his VCU Rams, who won 24 games last season and made it to the NIT’s Elite Eight. Returning three key scorers in Max Shula, Zeb Jackson, and Joe Bamisile return as three prolific shooters and scorers who will help VCU focus on an Atlantic 10 title. Coach Odom also discusses some philosophical and analytical details as well. Topics of Discussion Include: Max Shulga’s return to the program Ideas on break players out of slumps Putting uncertainty or doubt in an opposing ballhandler’s mind The basketball relationship with his father, legendary head coach Dave Odom Much more!

    23 min

  8. 28 AUG

    Episode 961: Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns

    Coach Dustin Kerns looks forward to another season of Mountaineers basketball as he led ASU to its most wins in a season at 27 and the 16-2 record to win the Sun Belt regular season was Appalchian’s best league record in school history. Coach Kerns had eight losses in the transfer portal, but he has a recruiting class of strong players who can make the transition into the new season and the upper echelon of Sun Belt Conference play. Coach and I discuss his ideas and philosophies on several college basketball/sports topics. Topics of Discussion Include: The transition involved with losing eight but bringing in six players Leadership in the return of CJ Huntley and Miles Tate Physical and emotional energy among players Allowing players to break slumps and bring positivety back into their games

    15 min
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Marching 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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  • Creator
    Blake Lovell
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    991
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Marching to Madness

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