Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) welcome in ESPN analyst Jimmy Dykes. Some of the topics the guys discuss: * Iowa’s strong start to the season * The scheduling changes in college basketball * How Missouri is thriving in Cuonzo Martin’s style of play * Early impressions of Tennessee * North Carol...

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon SEC Podcast, hosts Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) and Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) welcome in ESPN college basketball analyst Dane Bradshaw. Some of the topics the guys discuss: * Broadcasting games from a remote location * Expectations for Tennessee this season * Missouri’s strong start * What’s missing from this particular Kentucky team * Why Alabama may be...

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) welcome in ESPN play-by-play announcer Rich Hollenberg and Charlotte deputy athletic director Chris Fuller. Some of the topics the guys discuss: * The unique nature of travel during the college basketball season * West Virginia’s impressive defense and rebounding...

In a special edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) welcome in former Belmont coach Rick Byrd. Some of the topics the guys discuss: * Byrd being selected to the College Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021 * Getting recognition for career accomplishments at Belmont * Learning from other college basketball coaches...

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon SEC Podcast, hosts Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) and Chris Lee ( @chrislee70 ) discuss the changing schedule in college basketball, expectations for Tennessee and Vanderbilt this season, and much more. Some of the topics the guys discuss: * The constant changes with college basketball scheduling * How the NCAA Tournament selection process could work with...

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) welcome in Austin Peay guard Terry Taylor. Some of the topics the guys discuss: * The entire NCAA Tournament being held in Indianapolis * College basketball coaches testing positive for COVID-19 * Gregg Marshall’s exit at Wichita State * How Taylor has adapted to...

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon SEC Podcast, hosts Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) and Blake Lovell ( @theblakelovell ) discuss the non-conference schedules for the SEC’s top teams, preview Georgia and South Carolina, and much more. Some of the topics the guys discuss: * The importance of building a non-conference schedule this season * Comparing non-conference schedules for the top five...

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) welcome in Mississippi State coach Ben Howland. Some of the topics the guys discuss: * Abdul Ado’s development on offense * How Mississippi State wants to use his its size this season * The Bulldogs’ versatile backcourt * Howland’s impressive career in coaching *...

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon SEC Podcast, hosts Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) and Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) discuss ESPN canceling its MTE events in Orlando, the SEC/Big 12 Challenge matchups, and much more. Some of the topics the guys discuss: * The continued scheduling issues for college basketball teams * Which SEC/Big 12 Challenge matchups are the most intriguing * How Olivier Sa...

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) welcome in Colorado coach Tad Boyle. Some of the topics the guys discuss: * The difficulty of scheduling opponents for the 2020-21 season * McKinley Wright’s importance to the Colorado program * Why experience and veteran leadership will matter more than ever thi...

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon SEC Podcast, hosts Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) and Chris Lee ( @chrislee70 ) discuss expectations for the middle of the SEC in the 2020-21 college basketball season, how schools are scheduling MTE events, and much more. Some of the topics the guys discuss: * The strength of the SEC entering the 2020-21 season * Scheduling and eligibility questions in co...

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) welcome in Alabama coach Nate Oats. Some of the topics the guys discuss: * How Oats uses advanced analytics as a coach * Jordan Bruner’s incredible passing ability * Revamping the Alabama roster entering the 2020-21 college basketball season * The next step for J...

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon SEC Podcast, hosts Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) and Blake Lovell ( @theblakelovell discuss Blue Ribbon ’s preseason rankings for the SEC, potential sleeper teams, what to expect from Ole Miss and Mississippi State, and much more. Some of the topics the guys discuss: * What to expect from the SEC with scheduling * Blue Ribbon ’s preseason rankings for the...

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) welcome in Iowa coach Fran McCaffery. Some of the topics the guys discuss: * The role of media in covering college basketball * McCaffery getting the opportunity to coach his sons * Approaching the challenges of building a non-conference schedule this season * Io...

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) discuss the SEC teams in Blue Ribbon ’s top 25 for this season, Nate Oats’ impressive work at Alabama, and much more. Some of the topics the guys discuss: * The SEC teams in Blue Ribbon ’s top 25 for the 2020-21 season * Alabama’s depth after an impressive recrui...

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) welcome in first-year Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes ( @ForbesWakeHoops ). Some of the topics the guys discuss: * Forbes’ journey to becoming the Wake Forest head coach * Using the tradition of the program to sell recruits * The challenges of recruiting during th...

In the newest episode of the  Blue Ribbon SEC  podcast, hosts Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) and Chris Lee ( @chrislee70 ) discuss the legacies of John Thompson and Lute Olson before diving into several SEC storylines. Some of the topics of discussion include: * John Thompson’s incredible impact at Georgetown * How Lute Olson built Arizona into a national power * Projecting the strength of the SE...

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) welcome in ESPN’s Seth Greenberg ( @SethOnHoops ). Some of the topics the guys discuss: * Possible scenarios for the start of the 2020-21 college basketball season * How bubble events could be structured * The financial issues for mid-major schools with a potenti...

Editor’s Note: Blue Ribbon is expanding its podcast network with its first conference podcast. Other conference podcasts will be available in the future. The first episode of our national podcast, the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, is already available . In the inaugural episode of the Blue Ribbon SEC podcast, hosts Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) and Blake Lovell ( @theblakelovell ) disc...

In the inaugural episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch ( @cdortch ) and Kevin Ingram ( @KIngramSports ) welcome in ESPN’s Joe Lunardi ( @ESPNLunardi ). Some of the topics the guys discuss: * The cancellation of the 2020 NCAA tournament * College players returning to school vs. going pro in an uncertain basketball landscape * Lunardi’s projected No. 1 seeds enter...