March Madness 365: MBB with Andy Katz

Villanova head coach Jay Wright shares thoughts on Jalen Brunson, Xavier, playing at the Garden, and why, next to the NCAA Tournament, there's no better basketball event in the country than The Big East Tournament. Loyola of Chicago head coach Porter Moser's team is going to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 33 years, and he explains what it's taken to get there, their "pace and space" phi...

Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson says it's all about practice and player development, and why he knew this might be Houston's year to make it to the NCAA tournament. Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey talks the return of Bonzie Coulson and Matt Farrell to the Irish lineup, why he's excited to be at Barclays this coming weekend, and his seniors and team showed him about leadership under crisis. Plus,...

The Big 10 Tournament starts next week, so Andy's talking to Nebraska coach Tim Miles about his team's tournament strategy, their hopes for the NCAA tournament, and the development of Isaac Copeland. And Kansas head coach Bill Self joins to talk about the importance of consistency, playing tough schedules, and why the best teams are really the ones where the youngest players are the best players....

Coach Kevin Keatts is first-up with Andy Katz to relive NC State's victory at Syracuse earlier this week, what it means for the team, and how that whole ice cream for wins program got started. Then Coach Chris Mullin from St. John's discusses the challenge of consecutive losses, his philosophy for turning things around, and his team's two most satisfying wins (against Duke and Villanova). Plus, Co...

Andy Katz welcomes Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes to talk about his success in Knoxville, making the move from Texas to Tennessee, and what it's taken to rebuild the Vols basketball program. And Washington Coach Mike Hopkins breaks down the keys to playing good zone, what he learned from Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, his personal coaching philosophy, and the "three Ps" that brought him...

Former Purdue All-American Robbie Hummel talks with Andy about "one and done," the college basketball environment, and why experience wins championships. Arizona head coach Sean Miller also joins to talk about his team's development, the toughest part about losing in the Elite 8, and what Deandre Ayton and Allonzo Trier bring to the Wildcats. Plus, Gonzaga head coach Mark Few weighs in on winning...

Cincinnati Bearcats coach Mick Cronin joins to talk losing sleep over Houston, playing in Northern Kentucky, and his team's devastating defense! Tony Bennett of the Virginia Cavaliers shares thoughts on their win over Clemson and what he learned from his father about defense. Then Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy breaks down what his team has to do to improve and their game plan for taking on Kansas...

South Carolina head coach Frank Martin talks about his team's recent victory over Kentucky, Chris Silva's offensive explosion, and his mentor Bob Huggins' possible Hall of Fame induction. Then Executive Vice President of NCAA, Dan Gavitt, joins to talk quadrants, the magic of the Final Four, and why March Madness is the most democratic event in the world. Plus, UT head coach Shaka Smart shares how...

Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News joins Andy to talk about the Player Of The Year and whether it's Trae Young's to lose and who else might be contenders, and they breakdown the major conference leaders. Villanova head coach Jay Wright weighs in on going for this third Championship in a row, his recruiting strategy, the Big East's success as a conference, and why he believes Villanova is a team th...

Purdue Head Coach Matt Painter joins Andy to praise MSU, and explain why college basketball needs more international opportunities like the one they had with World University Games. Seton Hall's Kevin Willard also checks in to share how Jay Wright saved the Big East, the importance of getting old & staying old in college basketball, and why he thinks Seton Hall's playing style is more old school t...

Wichita State Coach Gregg Marshall checks in with an injury report on Markis McDuffie, and what his team needs to do to have a winning season and successful tournament. Plus, Coach Bob Huggins from West Virginia shares thoughts on his Hall of Fame eligibility, why Oklahoma is the best team in the league, and what it'll take to unseat Kansas. And Arizona State Coach Bobby Hurley gives an update on...

Host Andy Katz talks Jayhawks basketball with Kansas coach Bill Self. Also, Missouri coach Cuonzo Martin on injured freshman Michael Porter Jr, and Xavier's Trevon Bluiett on the Musketeers' great start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March Madness: 365 NCAA.com correspondent Andy Katz breaks down the selection process with committee chair Bruce Rasmussen; checks in with surprising undefeated TCU with coach Jamie Dixon; gets to know the nations top scorer in Oklahoma freshman guard Trae Young and gets the latest update from UCLA's Steve Alford on his changing roster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn mo...