College Hoops Chat Show

Here's the November 14, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (42 mins) with guests: Kevin Sweeney from Sports Illustrated - we discuss unpredictability of opening week, 11 teams lose "buy games" in one day, some big upcoming games, Gonzaga over Michigan St on Battleship, and Wisconsin over Stanford on baseball field. Patrick Madden from Big Big East Blog - we discuss 1st Week in Big E...

Here's the November 7, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins). Our Top Caller #KennyFromRye joined me in the studio, and we discussed the NCAA's IARP ruling that fully cleared Iona's Rick Pitino (issues from when he was at Louisville) and the Gaels' talented roster this season. Then we were joined by national CBB bracketologist/analyst Rocco Miller, and we discussed several co...

Here's the October 31, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (44 mins). With 1 week to College Basketball's Opening Day, I chat with our guests: R.L. Bynum of Tar Heel Tribune website, and we discuss UNC's goal to get back to NCAA Tournament Finals and ACC teams that will challenge the Tar Heels,  Jaden Daly of Daly Dose of Hoops website, and we preview the MAAC Conference and big...

Here's the October 24, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins). With 2 weeks to the College Basketball Opening Day, I chat with Guests Tristan Freeman from Busting Brackets website on best teams in ACC & SEC, Guy Falotico from IonaHoops website and podcast on the Iona University Gaels, and wrap up the show with #KennyFromRye, our #1 Caller, as we discuss tip-off of season a...

Here's the October 17, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins). I chat with Guests Coach Tom Fraher (Mount St. Michael), Vin Ochani (St. John's Superfan) and #KennyFromRye (#1 Caller) - we discuss Iona Gaels, Recruiting 2022: Freshmen vs Transfers, Stonehill goes D1, NIL: Storm Marketing, St. John's Red Storm, and things to watch this season like Jon Scheyer at Duke, Oscar Tshi...

Here's the October 10, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (45 mins). It's our Season 3 Tip-Off Show: I open with greetings and some background on our show, followed by a discussion of my Top 10 preseason teams.  Next, I'm joined by Connor Hope from Heat Check CBB, and we chat about The Almanac - a terrific comprehensive preseason CBB guide put together by staff from Heat Check...

Here's the May 2, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins). We wrap-up the season with Ken Nixon (#KennyFromRye) in the studio, along with several callers: Patrick Madden, Ethan Carbone, Tom McAlister & John Regan, including discussion about the Transfer Portal, NIL, UNC, St. John's, St. Bonnies, Providence, Villanova & Seton Hall. This weekly college basketball radio sh...

Here's the April 25, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins). We're still covering the CBB Offseason, Transfer Portal and Recruits. Guests on this show are RL Bynum from Tar Heel Tribune, and Tom Fraher, who is head coach at Mount Saint Michael. We discuss retirement of Jay Wright, Final 4, UNC gets 4 starters back, and Transfers to St. Bonaventure Bonnies & South Carolina...

Here's the April 18, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins).  We're covering the CBB Offseason, Transfer Portal and Recruits including: My thoughts on UNC making another run in 22-23; Iona w/ Guy Falotico (IonaHoops website/podcast); St. John's w/ Mike Szabo (WSJU Sports Radio); and Providence w/ #KennyFromRye. This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460A...

Here's the April 11, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (49 mins). I'm joined by CBB friends Patrick Madden, Tom McAlister, #KennyFromRye (Ken Nixon) & Peter DiBiasi to analyze the National Championship game between North Carolina and Kansas and the first week of the offseason! This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night...

Here's the March 28, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (47 mins) with the Coaches: Pat Kennedy (HC at Iona, FL ST, DePaul, Montana & Towson) & Tom Pecora (Current Quinnipiac Asst & former HC at Hofstra & Fordham). We're also joined by our great callers #KennyFromRye & Patrick Madden. We discuss the past 4 days of the NCAA Tournament - the Sweet 16 & Elite 8...

Here's the March 21, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (47 mins) with Guests Dick "Hoops" Weiss, Hall of Fame CBB Analyst & Tom Fraher, Coach at Mount Saint Michael Academy. We discuss the exciting opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament including: Best Games Most Shocking Losses Big East: the Good & the Bad St. Peter's, Arizona, Gonzaga, Providence, Villanova, UNC, Houston,...

Here's the March 14, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (45 mins). This is our March Madness Brackets Show - our biggest show of the year. Last year's #1 show for number of listeners. Check out the show and get terrific advice for your bracket! I interview 6 thoughtful College Basketball analysts who share the following predictions: Name a bubble team that got into Big Dance & w...

Here's the March 7, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (48 mins) with guests Vin Parise (CBB Broadcaster/Analyst) & Dianne Nolan (former Coach who won 575 games/CBB Broadcaster). I open with the following: Iona closes season strong with #1 Seed in MAAC Tourney, shoutout to Fordham, UNC Tar Heels spoil party at Duke, Loyola Chicago back in Big Dance and Memphis is hot. I also men...

Here's the February 28, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins) with guests former coach Pat Kennedy & Brian Rauf of Heat Check CBB. I open with our show's upcoming schedule for March Madness and give my Iona Report with Gaels winning 2 more games (Canisius & Rider) & becoming #1 Seed in MAAC Tournament. I also talk about Tuesday's big games for my Bonnies (St. Bona...

Here's the February 21, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (49 mins) with guests Connor Hope of Heat Check CBB & Mike Szabo, a St. John's student/campus radio broadcaster. I open the show with the very happy news that all my teams won this past weekend: St. John's beat Butler, South Carolina beat LSU, Buffalo beat Western Michigan, UNC beat VA Tech, St. Bonaventure beat Duquesne...

Here's the February 14, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (47 mins) with guests Pat Kennedy (former coach, Iona, FL ST, DePaul, Montana & Towson), Ken Nixon (#KennyFromRye) & Patrick Madden (Big Big East Blog): I'm joined in studio by #KennyFromRye, and we discuss latest AP & NET Top 5 and Iona's mixed weekend (loss at Siena & win vs Monmouth). I also mention the bi...

Here's the February 7, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (48 mins) with guests Tristan Freeman of Busting Brackets, Joe Jackson, Purdue Hoops Analyst, & Jack Milko, who covers St. Bonaventure for A10 Talk: My opening covers Iona's first loss vs Niagara & upcoming games, Wyoming as NCAA Cinderella, and big games of the week. Tristan Freeman & I discuss Duke's blowout of...

Here's the January 31, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (49 mins) with guests Rachel Lenzi from The Buffalo News & Neil Adler from Inside The Loud House. I open the show with thoughts on 2 more wins for Iona, including Rick Pitino's 800th win, Kentucky's big win over Kansas & the Louisville split with Chris Mack. Next is Rachel Lenzi who shares thoughts on Iona's next 2 ro...

Here's the January 24, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (50 mins) with Pat Kennedy (former HC at Iona, FL St, DePaul, Montana & Towson) and Quinnipiac Asst. Coach Tom Pecora (former HC at Hofstra & Fordham). I start with a review of another successful week for Iona Gaels (Now 5 in a row/16-3 overall/8-0 in MAAC) with road wins at Monmouth & Quinnipiac. I then disc...

Here's the January 17, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins) with guests Kevin Sweeney, Kevin Long, #KennyFromChicago, Patrick Madden & #JohnFromPortChester. I start with Iona's 3 game win streak over Fairfield, Manhattan & Niagara, along with weekend wins by North Carolina Tar Heels & St. John's Red Storm. I discuss with guests the latest AP Poll & Gonzaga Bu...

Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (50 mins) from January 10, 2022 with guests Pat Kennedy & Matt Sak. Pat Kennedy and I discuss how Iona found a Saturday night replacement game at St. Louis, which turned out to be exciting but a heartbreaking loss in closing seconds, plus Iona's upcoming 4 games over the next week. Matt Sak and I discuss the top 5 teams in SEC: Aubur...

Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (48 mins) from January 3, 2022. I open with thoughts on top games of weekend like Villanova over Seton Hall, Baylor over Iowa St and Auburn over LSU, plus Iona's win over Marist. I also review Iona's schedule changes due to Covid cancellations. Next, we chat with 6 guests: Kent Washington on his book "Kentomania: A Black Basketball Virtu...

Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (49 mins) from December 27, 2021. We begin with my thoughts on problems with current Covid protocols causing cancellations of games, the impact on Iona & St. John's, and the ACC's approval of much improved protocols. Next, Pat Kennedy joins us to discuss how coaches deal with cancellations and Covid, DePaul & Florida St, and Iona...

Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (49 mins) from December 20, 2021. I begin with in-studio guest Peter Dibiasi, a Providence College Junior involved in broadcasting at WDOM campus radio, who is thrilled that Providence is now ranked #22 by AP. We discuss Covid cancellations/forfeits, upcoming games this week, Iona vs Delaware and Kentucky over North Carolina. Then we're...