The Saucy Stat Bros

In this episode of our offseason check ins, Kyle and Brandon discuss the changing world of college athletics conferences and what it means for college basketball. It looks like the Pac-12 is nearly defunct now, but the Big Ten is transitioning into a new stage where geography no longer matters for a formerly midwestern conference. Tune in to hear about conference realignment and preseason updates!

Brandon and Kyle discuss the latest news in the college basketball world. Bob Huggins is out at West Virginia (probably). Rosters are mostly set for the coming season and the Big 12 is feeling the full effects of conference realignment. Stay tuned in with us all offseason for the latest news!

In our most recent offseason update, we cover the results of the 2023 NBA Draft, what the best player from last year will do as pros, and what the rosters of college basketball teams look like after losing their stars. Additionally, tune in to hear the latest on the transfer portal. West Virginia is in shambles after the surprising incident involving Bob Huggins earlier this month. What are the ne...

Even if college basketball isn't! The college basketball season might be slow, but we have you covered on the most recent stories in the college basketball world. With the transfer portal all but closed, there won't be much change the next couple months in college basketball. As the summer comes to an end though, we will be in full swing with our preseason predictions. Tune in this summer...

With the NBA draft right around the corner, Brandon and Kyle break down some of the key players who will make a difference at the next level. Also, Caleb Love decomitted from Michigan. Where will he end up next? Tune in to hear the latest in the college basketball world! This will be our last weekly episode before our limited activity this summer. Follow us on Instagram to make sure you are update...

Transfer portal entry has officially closed! With the 2023 portal in the books, Brandon and Kyle break down a few of the teams that under and overperformed in the portal. Additionally, the NBA draft is upon us. This means that some of the best college basketball players will be making decisions soon on whether they will remain at the college level or go pro. Rosters are starting to take shape for...

With just two days until the deadline for new entries to the transfer portal, Kyle and Brandon break down the most recent moves in the college basketball world. Perhaps the most prominent news of the week was the commitment of Bronny James to USC, a not so surprising pick given his final list of schools. Additionally, schools like Kansas and West Virginia keep scoring big in the transfer portal, w...

As we turn the calendar, Kyle and Brandon dive in to the latest updates in the transfer portal, along with a handful of teams that need to start making moves to maintain their status next year. As always, find us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to stay connected! We are already in anticipation of the 2023-24 season!

As the transfer portal entry window gets closer to its end date, updated rosters for teams are beginning to develop. This week, we saw Aaron Estrada commit to Alabama through the transfer portal, along with Quincy Guerrier committing to Illinois and Zach Hicks committing to Penn State. As the transfer season starts to trend toward its close, the Saucy Stat Bros have you covered!

We are officially into the depths of the college basketball offseason. While some players are still entering the transfer portal, most are finding their new home. Some big winners in this year's transfer portal (so far) are West Virginia, Florida, and LSU, with each of these schools landing multiple top tier transfers. Beyond the portal, Kyle and Brandon preview the incomplete rosters of the B...

The Saucy Stat Bros have offically turned the page to the 2023-24 college basketball season! April is set to have a major impact on the season, as the transfer portal is buzzing with new transfers and commits. College basketball might be a bit slower than during the season, but this month will change the way many of the best basketball teams look for next season. Kyle and Brandon have you covered...

Monday's National Championship Game might not have been too exciting in itself. However, this week saw the conclusion of the Jim Nantz era of college basketball and the cornerstone of a dominant UConn run to a title. This year's tournament was more chaotic than tournaments past, with the rapidly evolving transfer portal changing the way players can fit in to college basketball programs. Th...

Merriam-Webster defines parity as the state of being equal. Parity has jumped into the college basketball landscape as a buzzword this March, as historic upsets have been as prevalent as ever. This year's tournament features a 4 Seed, two 5 Seeds, and a 9 Seed in its final four and is the first to have no 1 Seeds reach the Elite Eight. Talk about parity. While the Saucy Stat Bros expected this...

The first and second rounds of this year's NCAA Tournament have lived up to the name March Madness. We have another 15 seed in the sweet sixteen, and just the second 16 seed ever won its first round matchup as FDU took down Purdue. Kyle and Brandon break down each region’s early round games and who you can expect to reach the final four this week!

Well, that time of year is finally here. Happy Selection Sunday to all our listeners! The bracket has finally been revealed, so it's time to make your picks. Tune in for a game by game analysis with Kyle and Brandon as they walk through the newly minted bracket. While we might have encountered a fresh set of speed bumps recording our first ever episode in the same room, we've added a new dynamic t...

Well...almost. The madness has begun with conference tournaments in full swing, but we have to wait just one more week for March Madness proper. The first few teams have clinched their auto bids to the Big Dance, and many more will continue to do so in the following days. Kyle and Brandon break down the latest college basketball results and what it means headed to the main event that starts in jus...

The Saucy Stat Bros are excited to bring their first guest to the show this week! In a special midweek episode, Brandon and Kyle talk to guest speaker Zach about the best March Madness teams, championship contenders, and possible Cinderella teams. It may only be the second day of March, but the month of basketball is already building with conference tournaments in full swing for many mid major sch...

Just one more day and we have finally made it to March! That means the regular season has come to an end for some mid major conferences like the Atlantic Sun and America East. For most power schools though, the battle continues to rack up precious wins and plead a case to make the Big Dance. Kyle and Brandon break down the most important news of the busiest time of the year in the college basketba...

March Madness is almost here! While college basketball never stops, the NCAA Top 16 Reveal last Saturday provided a brief pause in the action as fans tuned in to hear where their favorite teams ranked in the hand of the committee. Safe to say, the Saucy Stat Bros have their opinions on the Top 16 Reveal too. In this episode, Kyle and Brandon break down a few key highlights of last week along with...

While the teams at the top continue to cement their elite status, a few teams have put together remarkable late-season runs, like Pittsburgh and Oklahoma State. At this rate, we will be seeing teams like the Panthers and Cowboys in March Madness, replacing struggling blue bloods like North Carolina, Duke, and Kentucky. Kansas, however, is making a case to win not only the Big 12, but also a Nation...

In the latest episode of the Saucy Stat Bros, Brandon and Kyle recap the previous week and give their updated rankings based on their personally developed formulas. The season's favorites, like Houston, Purdue, and Texas, are making moves in both Kyle and Brandon's formulas. Even though these teams may be one seeds come March, so what? The college basketball landscape has never been more competiti...

Well...the Big 12 smoked the SEC last Saturday, winning seven of ten games. But of course, that's not all that happened last week in College Basketball. Purdue strengthened its grip on the AP No. 1 with two more statements wins. Gonzaga and Saint Mary's kept on winning ahead of a WCC clash this coming week. The ACC title race continues to heat up as all eyes are set on surprise conference leader C...

While some teams, like Alabama, seem to be peaking as the season continues, others, like Kansas and Gonzaga, are facing mid-season crises. Kansas suffered two losses last week, including an overtime nail-biter to Big 12 leader Kansas State and a blowout to TCU at Allen Fieldhouse. Gonzaga, once the owner of a 76 game home win streak, lost to Loyola Marymount this past week. Both Kyle and Brandon h...

Believe it or not, we are just two months away from March Madness! Hopefully you are counting down the days, because we are. Conference play is in full swing, and teams are in the midst of making or breaking their seasons right now. The Big 12 is as competitive as ever, the Big East is yielding a series of March contenders we certainly didn't expect, but the Big Ten? What happened to all those tea...

As conference play has dug its heels into the media, one conference has emerged in its own tier, the Big 12. The ten teams in this conference are all seeking NCAA tournament bids and are at least considered to be bubble teams...talk about a difficult schedule. Kyle and Brandon break down what we've seen so far in conference play and how it impacts the tournament field. Plus, hear our opinions on t...