March Madness 365: MBB with Andy Katz

Head coaches for the top two teams in the country, Gonzaga’s Mark Few and Baylor’s Scott Drew joins the podcast to talk about their team’s performance throughout the year despite game postponements. Andy ranks the top candidates for coach of the year. Belmont’s head coach Casey Alexander dives into the success of the Bruins. Andy and March Chadness go through Andy’s weekly predictions.  See omnyst...

CBS’s college basketball analyst Clark Kellogg reflects on the quality of the 2020-2021 season. Andy ranks his mid-season National Player of the Year. Villanova Wildcats head coach Jay Wright discusses how his team has been adjusting to the COVID-19 protocols. University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett talks about how the Cavaliers are improving despite the pauses the team has taken throughout...

Jon Rothstein joins Andy to break down the field after a full week of college hoops in the New Year. Kentucky’s Keion Brooks Jr. discusses how the Wildcats have turned things around after a 6-game losing streak. Andy ranks his top turnaround teams that are trending upwards. Xavier’s Colby Jones shares his emotions after dedicating his game-winner against Providence to his late grandfather. March C...

The NCAA announced that the entire 2021 NCAA Tournament will be held in Indiana. Kentucky Athletic Director and chair of the NCAA Competition Oversight Committee Mitch Barnhart joins Andy to discuss how the committee came to the decision. Andy ranks the historic tournament sites. ESPN’s Dan Dakich breaks down each of the sites for 2021. March Chadness hosts our weekly game picks and discusses the...

NCAA SVP of Basketball Dan Gavitt and Andy close out 2020 with a discussion about the start of the season and look ahead to March Madness. Andy ranks the conferences after one month of college hoops. Mizzou's Mark Smith shares what makes the Tigers so strong after their undefeated start to the season. March Chadness joins the pod for the weekly game picks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Ken Pomeroy and Kevin Pauga join Andy to statically look at the season after almost one month of play. Andy ranks his top 10 wishes for 2021. Joe Lunardi breaks down the field from top teams to bubble teams. West Virginia’s Miles McBride shares the strengths of the Mountaineers and the tough competition of the Big 12. March Chadness joins to pick the games of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener...

Seth Davis and Andy discuss Nate Oats’ response to Coach K’s announcement that Duke will cancel the rest of their non-conference schedule. San Diego State’s Brian Dutcher shares how the Aztecs continue to be a top program in the Mountain West. Andy ranks his Top-10 biggest surprise teams of the season. Notre Dame’s Mike Brey discusses the Fighting Irish’s strong start and the importance of continu...

ESPNs LaPhonso Ellis joins Andy to break down some of the ACC-Big Ten Challenge matchups of the week. Andy ranks his Top-10 ‘Rising Stars’ for the beginning of the season. Texas Tech’s Mac McClung discusses his strong start for the Red Raiders and what it’s like to learn under head coach Chris Beard. Texas’ Shaka Smart shares his experience from the Maui Invitational in Asheville and the story beh...

Gonzaga’s Jalen Suggs joins Andy to talk about his college debut for the Zags and why it was the right decision for him. Andy ranks his top teams who made their mark in the first week of the 2020-21 season. Baylor’s Scott Drew provides an update on his status and looks ahead to the Bears’ season. Ohio University’s Jason Preston shares his inspirational journey to D1 college basketball. March Chadn...

Kentucky forward Olivier Sarr joins Andy to discuss the season ahead for the Wildcats. Andy ranks his top-10 All-American candidates. Kansas head coach Bill Self and guard Marcus Garrett discuss the challenges of navigating a season during a pandemic. March Chadness joins the podcast to bring back game picks of the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad...

ESPN’s Seth Greenberg joins Andy to preview and break down the ACC in tiers. UNC senior Garrison Brooks discusses how he’s stepped into a leadership role for the Tar Heels and is ready to bounce back from last season. Andy ranks the Top-10 college careers of the No. 1 NBA Draft picks over the last 10 years. Virginia’s Jay Huff shares how he’s gotten creative with his at-home workouts. March Chadne...

ESPN and Big Ten Network’s Robbie Hummel joins Andy to break down the Big Ten in tiers. Indiana head coach Archie Miller discusses Trayce Jackson-Davis’ leap from freshman to sophomore year and the challenges of playing in a pandemic will present. Andy ranks his top candidates for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award. Michigan head coach Juwan Howard joins to discuss the depth of the conference and previ...

ESPN’s Fran Fraschilla joins Andy to preview the Big 12. Oklahoma State guard Cade Cunningham discusses where he fits best on the floor and why he chose to be a Cowboy. Andy ranks his top candidates for the Karl Malone Award. Howard head coach Kenny Blakeney and freshman Makur Maker discuss Maker’s decision to commit to Howard and what it means for college basketball. March Chadness joins the podc...

Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Jimmy Dykes talks with Andy about how he is approaching the college basketball season under new COVID rules and his first impressions about other teams in the SEC. Andy ranks his top Erving award candidates. South Carolina head coach Frank Martin sheds light on his personal experience dealing with COVID-19 and how he’s emphasizing the importance of mental health to h...

Pac-12 Network’s Don MacLean joins Andy to break down the tiers of the Pac-12. Andy ranks his Top-20 Jerry West Award candidates. UCLA guard Chris Smith shares the challenges of the offseason and how he’s become a leader for the Bruins. March Chadness and Andy discuss potential breakout players for the upcoming season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad c...

Big East Digital Network’s John Fanta joins Andy to preview the top teams in the Big East. Andy ranks his top contenders for the Bob Cousy Award. Villanova guard Collin Gillespie discusses whats ahead for an experienced group of Wildcats. March Chadness and Andy break down the ‘Best of the Rest.’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Fox Sports’ Mark Titus joins Andy to discuss his time at Ohio State and break down Final Four contenders for the upcoming season. Andy ranks his top-10 Player of the Year candidates for 2020-21. Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard discusses his facial hair and gives a preview of his squad. March Chadness makes his return to the podcast, sharing his 'sleepers' that could make a deep run in the tourna...

ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi joins Andy to break down the details of the season and possibilities for the tournament. Andy ranks his top-10 seeds from his first bracket of the 2020-21 season. Illinois head coach Brad Underwood discusses the challenges of scheduling an unprecedented season and what lies ahead for a strong Fighting Illini squad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

Andy breaks down the newly updated details of the 2020-21 season. Tennessee’s Yves Pons and John Fulkerson join Andy to discuss the Vols’ expectations for next season. Andy reveals his first Power 36 of the season. Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. explains how the Scarlet Knights have found motivation after the unexpected ending of last season. Andy ranks the top-10 college careers from the Western Co...

Hall of Famer Homer Drew, Baylor head coach Scott Drew and Grand Canyon head coach Bryce Drew discuss what it’s like having a family of coaches and what’s ahead for next season. Andy ranks the top-10 college careers from the Eastern Conference Final teams, Celtics and Heat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy pays tribute to NCAA icon Tom Jernstedt. Purdue head coach Matt Painter, Texas head coach Shaka Smart and Dayton head coach Anthony Grant join Andy to discuss the projected start date of the 2020-21 season and how their teams plan to move forward regarding systemic racism. Andy ranks the top changes to the tournament over the last quarter century in honor of Tom Jernstedt. See omnystudio.com/...

Andy pays tribute to the late John Thompson and Lute Olson, ranking the Top-10 impact players they coached. Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo, Kentucky head coach John Calipari and Gonzaga head coach Mark Few join Andy in a conversation about the passing of the legendary coaches, social injustice and the upcoming season. Duke assistant coach Nolan Smith discusses organizing a peaceful protest on...

Arizona State guard Remy Martin discusses his decision to return for the Sun Devils and how they are navigating the upcoming season. Iowa center Luka Garza talks about his decision to withdraw from the NBA draft and what’s in store for the Hawkeyes next season. Andy concludes his ranking of the top-20 returning players for the 20-21 season with his top five. Sixers center Kyle O’Quinn discusses hi...

Andy discusses the status of the start of the regular season. Virginia forward Sam Hauser talks with Andy about getting back on the court for the Cavaliers and being a leader during a social movement. Andy continues ranking his top-20 returning players for next season. Creighton guard Marcus Zegarowski explains the adjustments to practicing in a pandemic and returning to the game following injury....

Ohio State forward Seth Towns discusses his decision to play for the Buckeyes and how he will continue to use his voice. Gonzaga forward Corey Kispert talks about returning for his senior season and how he can be a leader for the Bulldogs on and off the court. Andy continues ranking his Top-20 returning players for the upcoming season. Alabama State head coach Mo Williams discusses what drew him t...