Dave Campbell's Zone Star State

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson recap their weekend at the women's Final Four before talking about North Texas MBB's NIT win. Then they transition to the coaching carousel and go in-depth on Grant McCasland to Texas Tech. They wrap up with some early thoughts on the transfer portal. 

Matthew Brune on On3 and Ishmael Johnson discuss Texas' disappointing exit to Miami in the Elite Eight, how it happened and the prospect of Rodney Terry being named the full-time men's basketball head coach. What does Texas' future look like?

The guys discuss Texas and Houston MBB both advancing to the Sweet 16 while Baylor gets ran by Creighton and TCU couldn't slow down Drew Timme and Gonzaga. Texas WBB gets routed by Louisville at home while Baylor loses but gives optimism for Nicki Collen's future. 

The guys react to the insane first round of NCAA Tournament games in order of which teams impressed them most before concluding with Texas A&M's egg vs Penn State. NIT talk on the back end with Texas Tech and SMU WBB facing off and Sam Houston and North Texas MBB set for a clash on Sunday. WBB talk coming next week following the first round games.

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson go through both the men's and women's NCAA and NIT/WNIT brackets. Who you got in a possible second round Texas/A&M game? How far does Baylor and Texas WBB go?

Matthew Brune on On3 and Ishmael Johnson talk about the Mark Adams situation at Texas Tech before recapping Texas State's run in the Sun Belt Tournament. Then, they talk through the remaining conference tournaments for both the men's and women's teams in Texas, who has a chance to win and who's looking to salvage the season.

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson discuss Texas State WBB's chances in the Sun Belt Tournament and then the men's...chances? They wrap up with a bracketology discussion on both the MBB and WBB side headed into the final few days of the regular season.

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson discuss Texas A&M MBB's turnaround in the SEC now that they've all but solidified a spot in the NCAA Tournament. Then, more on the Big 12 MBB race and if they'd put money on Texas or Kansas to win the regular season. Then on the women's side, what to make of Conference USA right now. 

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson discuss Houston MBB's win over Memphis and if that answers all of their concerns. Should we be worried about TCU's skid even though it happened without Mike Miles? Then, they talk through UTSA WBB's overtime win at North Texas and what that wins says about the state of both programs. 

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson rave about Steve Lutz's second season with Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and how the Islanders may run it back with THREE first-team all-conference players. Then Brune takes his victory lap about Rice MBB before both talk about the downward spirals of Baylor and Texas Tech WBB. 

Matthew Brune from On3 and Ishmael Johnson talk about Texas Tech MBB's recent run and if the Red Raiders can SOMEHOW sneak into the NCAA Tournament. Plus, some A&M MBB talk after another convincing win in the SEC. Then, they wrap up with Houston WBB's win over ranked USF and a Southland WBB cacth-up. 

Matthew Brune of On3 and college editor Ishmael Johnson discuss UTA MBB firing Greg Young and where the program goes from here after still not being able to replace Scott Cross. Then they get into the most disappointing teams in MBB this season before giving credit to Lamar. On the WBB side, they talk about TCU's bad season and Texas State's run in the Sun Belt. 

Matthew Brune of On3 and DCTF college editor Ishmael Johnson talk about how Baylor may be better positioned now to win the Big 12 with JTT back in the lineup, plus how to assess Texas' run. Then they get into Sam Houston MBB's disappointing loss to UTA. And UTSA WBB BEAT NO. 21 MIDDLE TENNESSEE. 

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson discuss Texas MBB's loss to Tennessee and rebound vs Baylor and discuss whether or not they feel Rodney Terry can do enough to secure the fulltime head coaching job. Then Brune issues another mea culpa, this time on Mean Green WBB who suddenly look like a CUSA threat. 

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson discuss Sam Houston MBB's rise back to WAC contender status before going into the upcoming SEC vs Big 12 Showcase this weekend. Then they round out with WBB talks with who's more likely to win the conference and the most disappointing teams this season. 

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson discuss Baylor MBB's recent stride and how this team could emerge from an insane Big 12 race. Plus, Brune continues his season-long mea culpa on Rice MBB after they beat UNT. Then they end the show talking about what it means to have zero ranked WBB teams in the Top 25 for the first time ever.

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson talk about how Texas WBB looks like the best team in the Big 12 once again and how it's about more than just Rori Harmon. Then they go into why Texas/Texas Tech said more about the Red Raiders and how they're likely out of the NCAA Tournamnt hunt. Then they talk about Houston MBB's schedule and hurting their resume. 

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson discuss Texas A&M's hot start to SEC play and how they're making up for a disappointing non-conference start. Later, they go into Houston actually being PRETTY GOOD LIKE THEY SAID ALL ALONG. Plus some on Texas A&M-Commerce WBB and whether Tech MBB looks cooked. MBB 0:00 Ish’s trip to watch North Texas 10:34 Texas A&M is rolling 17:35 Texas beats TCU  23:50...

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson FINALLY talk about the WAC in both MBB and WBB. Are you concerned about Sam Houston MBB's slip? Does SFA WBB slipping outside the Top 3 worry you? Before wrapping up with a little SEC and Big 12 talk. 

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson discuss Texas firing Chris Beard and what the Texas job is. Who should they target and does Rodney Terry have a shot at the full-time gig? Then they run through TCU MBB beating Baylor before giving an update to the Dre'una Edwards saga at Baylor WBB. 

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson discuss the crazy opening weekend of the Big 12 in MBB before Brune talks about how he continues to have to dig up the corse of Rice MBB. Texas WBB looks fine as Baylor remains the lone ranked team in the state. Also...it's time to bury UNT WBB this year. 

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson take a look at the conference slate of games to kick off 2023 before going into detail on what...the hell is going on with Buzz Williams and Texas A&M and if this needs to be the year something's done. MBB 3:57 Big 12 preview 12:55 Major C-USA results - UNT, Rice 22:50 WAC play begins - SHSU, SFA 26:45 Houston enters AAC play WBB 30:36 Game of the year: Hou...

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson discuss the Chris Beard situation at Texas off the top. Then they go on the court with Rice MBB's impressive near-upset of the Longhorns. Then it's the ask a simple question, is SFA still the state's best WBB program in the Group of Five?

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson discuss both Houston and Texas MBB's first losses of the season and whether or not there's anything significant to take from them. Then they run through Texas A&M WBB's blowout loss to Little Rock and if Baylor WBB's blowout vs UTA is a great sign.

Matthew Brune of On3 and Ishmael Johnson talk about their concerns with Baylor MBB after two weird results vs Marquette and Gonzaga before airing out thoughts on Texas WBB even with Rori Harmon back in the fold. Plus, Brune digs up the grave he dug for Rice MBB after a nice win of wins.  MBB 3:05 Texas MBB beats Creighton 10:26 Concern for Baylor? 21:45 Houston stays at No. 1 22:38 Rice beats Texa...