Chris Dortch

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast

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The Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcasts discuss all things college hoops. Hosts Chris Dortch and Kevin Ingram welcome guests from around the country in national podcasts and conference-only podcasts. blueribbon.substack.com

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Chris Dortch

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Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 130: What team will be the last unbeaten standing? Talking SEC with the SEC Network’s Dane Bradshaw. Plus, our favorite Christmas rock songs. 20.12.2024 50:28

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@blueribbonyearbook.bsky.social) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics: • The SEC’s domination in non-conference play has reached historical proportions. So we brought in friend of the show and SEC Network stalwart Dane Bradshaw to help us break it all d...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 129: The uncanny accuracy of the week six AP poll—what 12 teams have a shot at the natty? We can live with NCAA Tournament expansion, if… and much more. 12.12.2024 46:15

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@blueribbonyearbook.bsky.social) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • In the last 20 years, a team ranked among the top 12 in the AP Poll after week six won the national championship. We look at what teams from that dandy dozen have a realistic shot in 2025. • W...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 128: SEC dominates in SEC-ACC Challenge, No. 1 Kansas falls to Creighton, the passings of a legendary coach and a legendary sports writer, and more. 05.12.2024 37:59

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@blueribbonyearbook.bsky.social) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • The boys witnessed parts of it in person but still can’t believe what happened in the SEC-ACC Challenge. • If you’re into numbers, here are two that help describe Creighton’s victory over No....

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 127: The Maui Invitational’s triumphant return to Lahaina; coaches taking the gloves off in post-game evaluations of officials; other great MTE games. 26.11.2024 39:50

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • Get your copy of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook at blueribbonyearbook.com ! • The Maui Invitational returns to Lahaina, and wow, what a first day—UConn loses, Auburn and North Carolina pull off huge com...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 126: The SEC has a good week; recruiting talk with ESPN’s Paul Biancardi; Pitino guides St. John’s back to the Top 25; and more “What We’re Listening To." 15.11.2024 43:37

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • Get your copy of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook in time for Feast Week at blueribbonyearbook.com. We have just a few more left! • Auburn, Kentucky, and LSU all score big wins for the SEC in less than a...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 125: The highs/lows of college hoops' first week: Gonzaga soars; what the heck is going on at Villanova?; Kentucky and Arkansas are going to be just fine. 08.11.2024 40:46

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • Get your copy of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook before they’re gone at blueribbonyearbook.com. We have just a few more copies left! • Blue Ribbon almost chose Gonzaga as its preseason No. 1. It’s early...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 124: An impactful coach is gone too soon; keys from the power conferences; some big early-season games; and favorite Halloween candy? 01.11.2024 50:19

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • Get your copy of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook before they’re gone at blueribbonyearbook.com. • Blue Ribbon contributing editor Patrick Stevens joins the boys to talk about the late, great Amir Abdur-Ra...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 124: The book has shipped! Saying farewell to one of college basketball’s class acts. The SEC is a monster league. And Gonzaga is finally leaving the WCC. 18.10.2024 46:52

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook pre-orders have been filled and new orders are going out every day. Get your copy before they’re gone at blueribbonyearbook.com. • Mr. ACC, Brett Friedlander, joins Kevin a...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 123: The book is almost ready! Rising from the ashes is a new Pac-12. Does Gonzaga want in or not? Honoring the greatest beat writer in history and more! 24.09.2024 33:44

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • The printer is almost finished putting together Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook ! If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, you can do so at blueribbonyearbook.com. • The Pac-12 lives on. Bill Walton would be...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 122: Blue Ribbon is at the printer and the digital edition will be ready by Sept. 6. The boys talk about Memphis staff, NIL issues, cool concerts, and more. 05.09.2024 37:18

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is at the printer and the digital edition will be available Sept. 6. Pre-order both at blueribbonyearbook.com. • The issue of how NIL will be regulated is far from decided....

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 121: Blue Ribbon Yearbook is nearing completion, the off-season’s best power conference coaching hire, Team USA wins gold, and much more! 16.08.2024 39:04

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • You can preorder your copy of the expanded 44th edition of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook at blueribbonyearbook.com. • Different strokes: how coaches around the country are handling the portal, NIL, and r...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 120: Blue Ribbon Yearbook production moving along, Kevin talks with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and more 19.07.2024 34:47

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • Chris, Kevin, and more than 40 other talented writers, editors and graphic designers are hammering away at the 44th edition of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook . It’s going to be our most comprehensive yet....

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 119: Talking NBA Draft, NCAA Tournament expansion, and how some coaches are surviving in the days of the portal and NIL. 27.06.2024 37:45

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • Our take on Round 1 of the NBA Draft. Was Zach Edey drafted too high? Was Dalton Knecht chosen too low? Only time will tell, but we speculate anyway. • We’re cool with adding four- to six teams to the NCAA Tournam...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 118: RIP Jerry West, “The Logo” and one of the most impactful people in hoops history; Danny Hurley stays put; saying farewell to a Duke icon and more. 13.06.2024 39:19

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • The basketball community the world over mourns the passing of Los Angeles Lakers legend Jerry West. • Danny Hurley stayed at UConn. Some people were surprised by that. Not Chris and Kevin. • MTEs are starting to r...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 117: Saying farewell to the great Bill Walton, breaking down the NIL lawsuit settlement, late-breaking transfer news and more. 29.05.2024 33:44

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • The world is diminished now that Bill Walton is no longer in it. RIP big man. • How will the $2.8 billion settlement that grants athletes NIL back pay affect college sports? • Portal movement is still brisk. We ta...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 116: Breaking down the latest portal moves, the NCAA makes common sense legislation regarding transfers, and the demise of a legendary minor league ballpark 10.05.2024 33:53

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • Alabama finds its rim protector. Rick Pitino nabs an excellent starting backcourt for St. John’s. And Kentucky and Arkansas are waging war to see what team will bring in the SEC’s best transfer class. Yes, the por...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 115: Coaching carousel slows down after two huge hires; speed dating in the portal continues; suggested changes to the NCAA Tournament are head scratchers 25.04.2024 40:51

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • Mark Pope at Kentucky? John Calipari at Arkansas? Is this an alternative universe? • Don’t worry about whether Pope will succeed at Kentucky. He will. • Some well-intentioned folks proposed changes to the NCAA Tou...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 114: The boys talk about their Final Four adventure; Chris enters the USBWA Hall of Fame; Calipari pulls eject button at Kentucky; Chris goes on a rant 11.04.2024 36:17

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • Kevin and Chris kicked it old school at the Final Four. If you’ve never been, put that trip on your bucket list. • Chris is formally inducted into the USBWA Hall of Fame. Yeah, he’s jacked, but grateful and honore...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 113: Breaking down the improbable Final Four; saluting some broadcasters who will be on the call; more coaching changes; and yes, we’re watching the NIT! 02.04.2024 33:53

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • Breaking down each of the final four teams, from the improbable (NC State and its miracle run) to the best two teams in the country all season long (UConn and Purdue). • The NIT kicks off Tuesday night. How much l...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 112: Previewing the Sweet 16; a ton more coaching moves; and Texas A&M teaches us all a lesson—don’t change channels until the final buzzer sounds! 26.03.2024 36:32

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • The boys give their fearless Sweet 16 predictions, this after whiffing mightily in the first two rounds. But hey, Chris did hit on two of his four 5 vs. 12 upset picks! • What happens when an irresistible force me...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 111: Fearless NCAA Tournament picks, who got snubbed, snubbing the NIT, coaching changes, tournament soul, and words of wisdom written by Kevin 19.03.2024 44:08

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • Chris thought he went heavy on picking double-digit upsets, but Kevin went buck wild! • Watch out for the 5 vs. 12 games this year. Chris picked all four No. 12 seeds to win! Is something wrong with that boy or ha...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 110: Don’t bet the farm, but we list our upset special teams to watch in the NCAAs. Plus the most prolific 3-shooting team at Kentucky in 28 years and more! 12.03.2024 25:52

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • You could do far worse than pick James Madison and Samford to wreck the NCAA Tournament bracket, at least for a round or two. • Kentucky is cranking up—and making—3s not seen even in the days of Rick Pitino. The W...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 109: Highlights of a great 2023-24 regular season, league tournaments heat up, more on NCAA Tournament expansion, and the coaching carousel keeps spinning 08.03.2024 32:11

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • Who is the national player of the year? An ankle injury to the season’s most surprising player might have helped a much more familiar name hang on to the trophy. • Could this be the last year of a 68-team NCAA Tou...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 108: Bracket talk with the man, the myth, the legend—Joe Lunardi of ESPN, court storming, coaching carousel, the impressive consistency of Houston, and more 29.02.2024 41:08

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • Houston’s seamless switch to the rugged Big 12 has been one of the more impressive stories of the season. • Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht does it again with 39 points in a win over Auburn. You can’t stop him; you can...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 107: NCAA’s Top 16 disrupted in a hurry, what makes a player great, coaches getting attention from the podium, and saying farewell to Lefty 22.02.2024 40:06

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss a variety of college basketball topics: • With the madness of March on the horizon, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook has made everything in the store 31% off (3/1 being the official start and all). Go to blueribbonyearbook.com and the discount is a...