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. 106: Parity/upsets, Gonzaga has work left to do, itchy trigger fingers in the Big 12, buzzer beaters, and a broadcasting legend 15.02.2024 36:44

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: • What’s the deal with all the upsets of top-10 teams? Experience matters. • After Bill Self’s first ejection as Kansas coach, it’s clear that in the Big 12, to quote James Brown, Papa Don’t Take No Mess. • Kevin ta...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 105: NIL, salary caps, court cases, and Scott Drew finally gets the toss. Oh, and some basketball talk, too. And Morgan Freeman. 08.02.2024 33:43

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: • A court sides with the NCAA on NIL restrictions—for now. • Does college basketball need a salary cap? Rick Pitino thinks so. • After all these years, Baylor coach Scott Drew finally gets ejected from a game. What...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 104: Talking ball with Boog—ESPN's stellar PXP man Jon Sciambi, plus college hoops espionage, free-throw disparities, and much more! 01.02.2024 40:49

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: • College coaches swiping plays by setting up behind the opposing team’s bench? Sounds a bit far-fetched to us. • You can’t blame Northwestern coach Chris Collins for getting a tad grumpy after a, shall way say, fre...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 103: Court storms, coaching changes, competitive games and talking with Mr. ACC, Blue Ribbon contributing editor Brett Friedlander 25.01.2024 39:28

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: • Caitlin Clark of Iowa gets knocked down, David Jones of Memphis pushed; are court storms going beyond the pale? • After a mid-season coaching change, can DePaul begin the long road back to relevance? It’s a tough...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 102: What team is the best in the land? Things are getting chippy as conference play heats up. Vols' Dalton Knecht is dealing. Zags on the bubble? And more! 18.01.2024 33:13

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: • UConn or Purdue? Houston maybe? Someone else? What teams are good enough to win the natty? • Coaches and players engage in some chippy interactions as league play continues. • Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht is on a tea...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 101: Taking Big 12 with our buddy Rich Hollenberg of ESPN; open season on the top five; another coaching legend steps down—are NIL and the portal to blame? 11.01.2024 36:28

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 and Kevin talk about the big target on the backs of top-five ranked schools, four of which lost in a three-day span this week. • The last time we recorded our podcast, three unbeaten teams remained in Divisi...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 100: Unbeaten teams, court rulings, what's left of the Pac-12, saying farewell to a Tar Heel great, and Chris receives a career-defining honor. 21.12.2023 37:03

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: • In this season of giving, Chris talks about gratitude for his career, and an honor bestowed upon him by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. • There are only three unbeaten teams remaining. How long can they s...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 99: What is the theory of the 12? Two-time transfers, mid-semester transfers, Louisville in disarray, and saying farewell to an old friend. 14.12.2023 34:28

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 makes a great Christmas gift! Go to blueribbonyearbook.com to order. • Why it’s good to be ranked in the Top 12 of the AP Top 25 after Week 6. • What will Louisville do to g...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 98: OG bracket guru Joe Lunardi of ESPN gives us his surprise teams. Kevin and Chris discuss NIL, jinxes, Bronny, and holiday snack recipes? Tis the season! 08.12.2023 42:15

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 makes a great Christmas gift! Go to blueribbonyearbook.com to order. • Kevin’s Wordle winning streak is over. Bummer! • The NCAA finally tries to take the lead on NIL parame...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 97: UConn's record for the ages, Kentucky's high-powered offense, the SEC-ACC challenge, and it's a good time to be at James Madison 28.11.2023 34:39

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 makes a great Christmas gift! Go to blueribbonyearbook.com to order. • How has UConn set an NCAA record for consecutive double-digit non-conference wins? We dive in. • What…...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 96: Let the games begin. Talking early-season surprises (good and bad), we still hate the idea of NCAA Tournament expansion, and more. 15.11.2023 31:21

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: • If you haven’t purchased Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook yet, we’ve got a few left. Go to blueribbonyearbook.com to order. • As usual, the first week of college hoops yielded surprising results. • We are s...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 95: Talking the complicated legacy of Bob Knight with Rick Bozich; the role of big men and the 3-pointer; previewing opening week; and pondering the NIT 03.11.2023 38:08

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: • Blue Ribbon printed editions have been going out the door since Sept. 29. Get yours while you still can at blueribbonyearbook.com! • Basketball writer extraordinaire Rick Bozich of Louisville’s WDRB joins us to ta...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 94: talking two national title contenders, mid-majors that could surprise, should there be more televised exhibitions versus closed, and Chris playing hurt 26.10.2023 46:02

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 printed editions have been going out the door since Sept. 29. Get yours while you still can at blueribbonyearbook.com! • Why play closed exhibitions games? Put them in TV like the Big Ten Network is do...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 93: Blue Ribbon shipping daily! Players still coming and going. NCAA tries to make transfer rules a bit less nutty. And our wrap-up of Ashoka. 09.10.2023 36:12

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 printed editions have been going out the door since Sept. 29. Get yours while you still can at blueribbonyearbook.com! • The NCAA gives coaches a bit of a break by reducing portal and grad transfer win...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 92: Blue Ribbon digital is on sale and the book is at the printer; more conference shifting, and talking with Blue Ribbon associate editor Lindsey Willhite 11.09.2023 46:29

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 digital edition of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook NOW at blueribbonyearbook.com. • The ACC makes some puzzling acquisitions. The All Coasts Conference? Crazy! • Will the Pac-12 live on with the h...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 91: Farewell to the Pac-12, the Mountain West needs to set up a meeting, our hearts go out to Maui, more Top 25 previews, and Chris' review of Oppenheimer. 17.08.2023 41:32

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: • So long Pac-12: Rapid-fire demise, or slow rot? Maybe a bit of both. • Our thoughts go out to the residents of Maui, and where will Maui Invitational land? • We review two more teams from Blue Ribbon College Baske...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 90: The Big 12 is flexing its muscles and spreading its brand, is summer basketball on its way, and the Steph Curry documentary you have to watch. 03.08.2023 36:10

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’s summertime travels continue, this time in the Windy City, and Chris is still chained to his desk putting out Blue Ribbon! (Now taking pre-orders at blueribbonyearbook.com)! • The NCAA is considering a prop...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 89: The NCAA Tournament is holding at 68 for now, is Congress stepping in to provide portal guidelines, players still on the move, and Kevin's pilgrimage 20.07.2023 29:14

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’s “soft opening” means readers can pre-order the 2023-24 edition NOW at blueribbonyearbook.com. • The NCAA decides 68 is the right number for its men’s basketball tournament...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 88: Rule changes, a sad end for a Hall of Fame coach, retaining players in the portal era, and telescopes and Legos? 19.06.2023 36:45

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: • Bob Huggins's Hall of Fame coaching career comes to an abrupt end. • Roster building (and rebuilding) in the age of the portal and NIL. • Despite rule change, block/charge rule is still a tough call to make. • Thi...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 87: Another coaching change, some teams still scrambling to make portal acquisitions, and praising an iconic shoe that has transcended basketball 07.06.2023 42:25

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: • Charlotte needs to find a coach after Ron Sanchez returns to Virginia. • Winners and losers from NBA Draft decisions. • There’s still talent to be mined from the portal. • How Kevin and Chris spend their rare time...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 86: Desperately seeking portal help, new basketball movies offer mixed results, and Blue Ribbon contributing editor Brett Friedlander 22.05.2023 34:38

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: • Some Power 5 teams are still scrambling trying to find help in the portal. Good luck! • We like movies, and we like sports. We don’t necessarily like sports movies (unless they’re Field of Dreams or Hoosiers ). •...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 85: Talking hoops with Lennie Acuff, Lipscomb coach and new president of the NABC board of directors, saying farewell to Denny Crum, portal moves, and more 11.05.2023 47:01

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: • Holy cow, look who’s No. 1 on the Feedspot Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts list. https://blog.feedspot.com/college_basketball_podcasts/ • Late portal acquisitions could change the landscape of college hoops nex...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 84: Talking transfer portal, the high price of success, and the season finale of The Mandalorian. 20.04.2023 28:28

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 portal is still popping. Why are we not surprised Arkansas has been the most active school in the transfer market? • There are still plenty of big prizes in the portal, and players have until May 11 to decide...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 83: Wrapping up the season with UConn's dominance, coaching changes, trash talk, and our spoiler-filled Mandalorian recap 04.04.2023 34:30

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: • UConn proves that defense may win championships, but offense makes the task a lot less stressful. • Dan Hurley adds to the legend of the coaching Hurley family and the rich (fairly recent) tradition of UConn baske...

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 82: The boys are suffering from Battered Bracket Syndrome (BBS), Joey Brackets talks about the selection process, and our spoiler-filled Mando recap 27.03.2023 38:53

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: • We have receipts to prove we discussed in November and December how the 2023 NCAA Tournament could be wilder and crazier than ever. • Joe is stuck on the number 67. No, that’s not his average golf score, at least...