Marching to Madness

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay. Topics of discussion include: The overall impact of Darius McGhee Attributes of Kyle Rode and Keegan McDowell Potential impact of post Blake Preston The cornerstone of culture in building this program into a winner ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 year...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia State head coach Rob Lanier. Topics of discussion include: The return of Corey Allen Justin Roberts' playmaking The evolution of Kane Williams' in the paint Coping with injuries in the preseason ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Charlotte head coach Ron Sanchez. Topics of discussion include: Leading scorer Jahmir Young's ceiling Brice Williams' balanced game The dynamics of an impressive transfer class A lesson in Pack Line Defense ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Utah State head coach Ryan Odom. Topics of discussion include: The transition from UMBC to Utah State Returning seniors Justin Bean and Brock Miller UMBC transfers RJ Eytle-Rock and Brandon Horvath Rylan Jones' arrival from Utah ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in s...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May. Topics of discussion include: The 47 wins in his first three seasons are the most in any three-year period in school history The value of a seasoned veteran in Michael Forrest, Jr. Everette Winchester, Ryan Greenlee and Nicholas Boyd returning as key pieces The recruiting cl...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner. Topics of discussion include: The transitioning of Jose Alvarado and Moses Wright to the NBA Michael Devoe as the leading returning scorer How Jordan Usher has grown his game and is ready for an efficient senior season A full point guard position with returnee Bubba Parham an...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Iowa head coach Fran McCaffery. Topics of discussion include: Translating Luka Garza and Joe Weiskamp to the next level Jordan Bohannon's sixth season as a Hawkeye How Connor McCaffery dealt with his injury issues The versatility of Keegan Murray About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sp...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Mississippi State head coach Ben Howland. Topics of discussion include: How the NIT run to the Final Four is a springboard to the 2021-22 season The return of Iverson Molinar as the centerpiece to the Bulldogs this season The presence of the productive Tolu Smith in the middle Adding Garrison Brooks from North Ca...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UCF head coach Johnny Dawkins. Topics of discussion include: Returning eight players to formulate a solid veteran presence The versatility of Darius Perry Three-point threats in Brandon Mahan and Darin Green, Jr. Roles for Isaiah Adams and C.J. Walker ... And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 ye...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back George Mason head coach Kim English. Topics of discussion include: Setting his culture and identity for the program The presence of leading returning scorer Josh Oduro The expectations of Jamal Hartwell and Xavier Johnson A solid recruiting class which presents three transfers who will play key roles About the Ho...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Richmond head coach Chris Mooney. Topics of discussion include: Four seniors who come back to the Spiders for their graduate years How Grant Golden is expanding his game even further Nick Sherod's rehab from a torn ACL Nathan Cayo's shooting prowess About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Saint Mary's head coach Randy Bennett. Topics of discussion include: Former Gael Jock Landale signs with the Spurs after a great Olympic season for Team Australia The experience of Logan Johnson and Tommy Kuhse in the backcourt The threat of Matthias Taas on the interior Dan Fotu as another experienced contributo...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Saint Joseph's head coach Billy Lange. Topics of discussion include: Returning 5 of top 6 scorers How Taylor Funk affects games The evolution of Jordan Hall's game Speaking the language of the three-point shot ... And much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His wo...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Western Kentucky head coach Rick Stansbury. Topics of discussion include: How Charles Bassey fits in the mix with the 76ers Restructuring the roster with the loss of Bassey and Taveion Hollingsworth Expectations for Josh Anderson What's next for guard Dayvion McKnight? ... And much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lo...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Stetson head coach Donnie Jones. Topics of discussion include: Last season as it ended with a CBI trip Rob Perry and Chase Johnston as a scoring duo Mahamado Diawara's impact in the post The expansion in the Atlantic Sun Conference ... And much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience i...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back NC State head coach Kevin Keatts. Topics of discussion include: How big man Manny Bates became more of an offensive threat Jericole Hellems' increased leadership role The rise of Cam Hayes as a playmaker Adding transfers in Casey Moresell and Greg Gantt ... And much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Loyola Marymount head coach Stan Johnson. Topics of discussion include: The return of all-WCC first teamer Eli Scott for his fifth season The importance of Dameane Douglas staying healthy Keli Leaupepe's presence in the team dynamic Working on the three-point game and ballhandling ... And much more! About the Hos...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Old Dominion head coach Jeff Jones. Topics of discussion include: Losing three starters to the transfer portal, including leading scorer Malike Curry Working to improve the team's shooting Returning two key contributors in Kalu Ezikpe and A.J. Oliver The rehab of a Jason Wade's daunting injury two seasons ago ......

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber. Topics of discussion include: Going 4-2 to finish the season Nigel Pack is back on the point after a solid freshman season Davion Bradford's presence in the middle Selton Miguel's role after starting 22 of 29 games as a frshman ... And much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes. Topics of discussion include: Return of John Fulkerson as a sixth-year player Discussing the expectations for Victor Bailey, Jr. Versatility on the perimeter Additions in the post to join Fulkerson and Uros Plavsic ... And much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back San Francisco head coach Todd Golden. Topics of discussion include: Excitement around returns of veterans Khalil Shabazz and Jamaree Bouyea in the backcourt Using the posts with Josh Kunen and Dzmitry Ryuny The size and length of this team Former Don Nate Renfroe playing in the NBA Summer League with the Spurs Ab...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Pitt head coach Jeff Capel. Topics of discussion include: Potential for Justin Champagnie as he signed a two-way deal with the Raptors Backcourt addition of Jamarius Burton to Femi Odukale and Nike Sibande Developing the post game with depth Thoughts on Coach K's last season at Duke Much more! About the Hosts: Bl...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll. Topics of discussion include: Thoughts on his team luncheon which was Tuesday The scheduling gauntlet for November Jose Placer and Carter Hendrickson in the backcourt Expansion for the A-Sun ... And much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Stanford head coach Jerod Haase. Topics of discussion include: Thoughts on Ziaire Williams going to the Grizzlies with the tenth pick of the NBA Draft Expectations for Jaiden Delaire, who will be a key producer and leader Spencer Jones' shot versatility Adding another 5-star performer in Harrison Ingram ... And m...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Pepperdine head coach Lorenzo Romar. Topics of discussion include: Kessler Edwards being picked on the second round by the Nets The versatility of big man Jan Zidek The impact of Jadé Smith's defense A solid point guard position with Darryl Polk, Jr. and freshman Mike Mitchell ... And much more! About the Hosts:...