College Basketball Today with Coach Young

Episode 18 with Coach James Young recaps Duke’s 68–63 win over Michigan in DC, highlighted by Cameron Boozer’s 18/10/7 and a defense that held Michigan to eight second-half field goals, plus Arizona’s 73–66 win at Houston behind Anthony Doso and low turnovers before Houston’s 69–56 loss to Kansas and continued shooting issues. The show covers BYU’s week: a 79–69 win over Iowa State led by AJ Banza...

Episode 17 of College Basketball Today with Coach James Young covers major college hoops news and upcoming matchups. UNC freshman Caleb Wilson is out indefinitely with a fractured left hand after averaging 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds on 57.8% shooting, a loss framed as a potential season pivot following a blowout loss to NC State. BYU’s Richie Saunders is out for the season with a torn ACL after...

In this episode of College Basketball Today, Coach James Young dives into the thrilling world of college basketball with a detailed breakdown of key games and team performances from February 11th, 2026. Kansas knocks out undefeated Arizona in a disciplined display of basketball, highlighting how Arizona's high-speed game was effectively slowed down. UNC upsets Duke in a tight contest, while Michig...

Join us for Episode 15 of College Basketball Today, where Coach James Young breaks down key matchups and results from the Big 10 and Big 12. Number 9 Illinois defeats Number 5 Nebraska, Kansas edges Texas Tech, and Michigan outpaces Michigan State. We also cover exciting women's games, including Michigan vs. Michigan State and Texas Tech vs. TCU. In our Future Focus segment, we analyze Purdue's in...

Welcome to College Basketball Today Episode 14. In this episode, Coach James Young dives into thrilling games and key storylines across college basketball. Arizona State narrowly defeats BYU, maintaining their undefeated record, while Duke crushes Louisville with a dominant performance. Michigan delivers a statement win by ending Nebraska's 24-game win streak. Illinois' Keaton Waggler sets a fresh...

Welcome to Episode 13 of College Basketball Today. In this episode, Coach James Young delves into Arkansas' dominant win over Vanderbilt, Texas Tech's upset against #11 BYU, and a thrilling match between Ohio State and TCU in women's basketball. Additionally, we cover Florida Gators' resurgence, St. Louis Billikens as a surprise team, Ohio State women's basketball excellence, and Iowa State women'...

In College Basketball Today Episode 12, Coach James Young dive deep into key matchups and performances from recent college basketball games. Highlights include UConn's thrilling 69-64 victory over Seton Hall, buoyed by stellar defense and clutch free throws. Virginia stunned Louisville with a 79-70 upset, driven by Malik Thomas's sharp shooting. We analyze Michigan's shocking 91-88 loss to Wiscons...

Welcome to episode 11 of College Basketball Today! In this episode, Coach James Young dive into Darren Peterson's impactful return for the University of Kansas, including his stellar performances against UCF and TCU. We also highlight key matchups in men's and women's basketball, such as Houston vs. Texas Tech and Duke vs. Louisville. Additionally, we discuss notable player performances, analyze t...

Welcome to Episode 10 of College Basketball Today, recorded on December 30th. In this episode, Coach James Young covers a wide range of topics, starting with an update on Darryn Peterson's return strategy, as reported by Bill Self. We also delve into Ed Cooley's suspension for a water bottle incident, James Nnaji's surprising commitment to Baylor after being drafted by the NBA, and key matchups an...

Welcome to College Basketball Today, on Christmas Eve! In this episode, Coach James Young breaks down four thrilling matchups: Houston's dynamic duo leading them to victory over Arkansas, Purdue's commanding win over Auburn in the Indie Classic, Texas Tech's stunning comeback against Duke at MSG, and Villanova's strong second-half performance to beat Seton Hall. Plus, we cover the women's side, wi...

Welcome to Episode 8 of College Basketball Today! In this episode, Coach James Young dive deep into the latest happenings in college basketball as of December 17th. Highlights include the return of Kansas's Darryn Peterson, Arizona's impressive win over Alabama, and Gonzaga's dominant performance against UCLA. The episode also covers Texas Tech vs. Arkansas, Tennessee vs. Louisville, and the unsto...

Welcome to Episode 7 of College Basketball Today! In this episode, Coach James Young dive into thrilling doubleheader matchups, including BYU's comeback victory over Clemson and Florida's narrow win against UConn. We also discuss Iowa State's surprising blowout against Purdue and Kansas' triumphant game against Missouri with Darren Peterson's return. The episode explores women's basketball highlig...

In this action-packed episode of College Basketball Today, Coach James Young covers and recaps some thrilling matchups including Florida Gators vs. Duke Blue Devils and UConn vs. Kansas. Key performances are highlighted, such as Thomas Howell's 24-point game and Cameron Boozer's 29-point game. We delve into pivotal coaching decisions and player strategies, and review significant victories like UNC...

Welcome to College Basketball Today, Episode 5! In this episode, Coach James Young covers the significant highlights and key matchups from Feast Week on November 26th. We kick off with the surprising defeat of Houston by Tennessee, spotlighting standout performances from Jacoby Gillespie and Kingston Flemings. Next, we analyze Michigan's dominant 102-72 victory over Auburn, and Gonzaga's 95-85 win...

Welcome to Episode 4 of College Basketball Today! This episode covers the major highlights and events in college basketball with Coach James Young. Key topics include Darren Peterson's significant injury and its impact, the notable performances of top players like Cam Boozer and AJ de Banjo, and insights into the standout games from Duke, Kansas, Michigan State, and more. We also delve into the re...

Welcome to the third episode of College Basketball Today with Coach James Young! In this action-packed episode, we cover the thrilling game where Alabama stunned St. John's with a 103-96 win, highlighting the performance of Alabama's guards. We also dive into Michigan State's narrow win over Arkansas and discuss key matchups such as Louisville vs. Kentucky and Illinois vs. Texas Tech. We then tran...

Welcome to episode two of College Basketball Today, with Coach James Young. Join us as we cover the top performances from the past week, including debuts from BYU's AJ De Banza and Duke's Cameron Boozer. We also dive into standout games from Arizona's Corey Pete and Kentucky's game-changing exhibition loss to Georgetown. Women’s basketball is also highlighted, with key matchups involving UConn and...

Join Coach James Young in the series premiere of 'College Basketball Today' as he previews the upcoming NCAA men's and women's basketball season. Discover insights on the AP preseason polls, top teams like Purdue, Houston, and Florida, and standout players to watch. Coach Young also delves into key issues such as the G League's impact on college eligibility and the controversial five-year rule. St...