Marching to Madness

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson. Topics of discussion include: The Cougars' Final Four season The culture of family within the program The depth in the backcourt led by Marcus Sasser The Cougars' place within the culture of the Houston sports scene ... 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 Colorado State head coach Niko Medved. Topics of discussion include: The Rams' use of yoga this summer David Roddy's return Isaiah Stevens' and the thriving 3-Ball in Fort Collins Coach Medved's offensive philosophy ... And much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media....

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back VCU head coach Mike Rhoades. Topics of discussion include: "Bones" Hyland as an NBA draftee The injury to dynamic point guard "Ace" Baldwin Additional responsibilities for leading returning scorer Vince Williams Losing the NCAA Tournament opener via COVID-19 protocols ... And much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lov...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in South Dakota head coach Todd Lee. Topics of discussion include: A.J. Plitzuweit's injury Three-point shooters in Xavier Fuller and Mason Archambault Tasos Kamateros and his contributions to the Coyotes Coach Lee's three-point philosophy ... And much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experienc...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back LSU head coach Will Wade. Topics of discussion include: Return of Darius Days for his senior year A new backcourt featuring Missouri transfer Xavier Pinson and Adam Miller, who comes over from Illinois The addition of 5-star center Efton Reid Adding freshman scorer Brandon Murray ... And much more! About the Host...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman. Topics of discussion include: Return of Devo Davis and JD Notae to the backcourt KK Robinson's rehabilitation from his foot surgery A stellar transfer class Coach Muss and Ken realize they are both lifelong Raiders fans ... And much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Miami head coach Jim Larranaga. Topics of discussion include: The return of Isaiah Wong and Kam McGusty from the NBA Draft process Charlie Moore as an addition on the point Sam Waardenburg's return from injury The rise of Anthony Walker in the pivot ... And much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 yea...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back South Florida head coach Brian Gregory. Topics of discussion include: Personnel breakdown amid roster changes Talented point guard Caleb Murphy's expectations Progress of holdovers Russell Tchewa and Jamir Chapin Potential for transfers Javon Green and Corey Walker, Jr. ... And much more! About the Hosts: Blake L...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins Topics of discussion include: Return of Sean McNiel and Taz Sherman and the loss fo Derek Culver and Deuce McBride to the NBA Draft Kedrian Johnson and ODU transfer Malik Curry in the backcourt Coach Huggins' takes on the state of college basketball "Best Virginia" as a TBT en...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back SMU head coach Tim Jankovich. Topics of discussion include: Return of Kendric Smith as the cornerstone of the team from the NBA Draft process Emmanuel Bandomel's effects on this year's Mustangs New additions to the SMU team from both the transfer portal and high school Effects of the transfer portal on high schoo...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Tulsa head coach Frank Haith. Topics of discussion include: Communication with players amid the transfer portal Return of Rey Idowu and Darien Jackson in the paint The impact of the return of the top two three-point producers in Keyshawn Embrey-Simpson and Curtis Heyward, II. Personal touches on the Suns-Bucks ma...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot. Topics of discussion include: How the Dukes used the transfer portal to their advantage with so many losses The impact of shooter Rodney Gunn, Jr. Moving into a revamped UMPC Cooper Field House New additions and expectations ...And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has ove...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis. Topics of discussion include: Jarkel Joiner's rise into an essential part of the 2021-22 team The transfer portal for the Rebels 4-star recruits in Deshun Ruffin and James White Thoughts on NIL ...And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in spor...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes. Topics of discussion include: Importance of how to use the transfer portal Returning Davien Williamson and Carter Whitt in the backcourt Impactful player in Isaiah Mucius New additions to the team via the portal and through high school ...And much more About the Hosts: Blake L...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Topics of discussion include: How Sharife Cooper and JT Thor translate to the NBA Draft The  impactful qualities of Allen Flanigan and the core of returnees Adding a Top 5 recruit in Jabari Smith, Jr. Auburn's heralded group of transfers ...And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovel...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back CSUN assistant coach Jim Harrick. Topics of discussion include: The Matadors and how they handled they handled the pandemic T.J. Starks as a next level player How CSUN has been affected by transfers in the past couple of seasons A look at the NBA Playoffs  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 Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin. Topics of discussion include: Restructuring a roster that returns only three players How Kobe Brown and Javon Pickett are moving forward as returnees Adding shooters such as Jarron Coleman and Amari Davis through the transfer portal Thoughts on Name, Image and Likeness Much more...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UCLA head coach Mick Cronin. Topics of discussion include: The Bruins' run to the Final Four Shaping up the 2021-22 roster ... And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketbal...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller. Topics of discussion include: The Lumberjacks' move to the WAC Gavin Kensmil's impact on the team The return of Roti Ware and David Kachelries to the three-point game Coaching staff changes ... And much more 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 Fairleigh Dickinson head coach Greg Herenda. Topics of discussion include: Thoughts on the interworkings of the transfer portal Return of Brandon Rush Creating a basketball family at FDU Effects of NIL ... And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has be...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Washington head coach Mike Hopkins. Topics of discussion include: How to rebuild after a tough 5-21 covid season in '20-21 Jamal Bey and Nate Roberts as leaders A talented in coming group of Huskies The additions of Wyking Jones and Quincy Poindexter to the coaching staff ... And much more About the Hosts: Blake...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Hofstra head coach Speedy Claxton. Topics of discussion include: Taking over the program after working along side Joe Mihalich for seven seasons The brilliance of leading scorer Jalen Ray Continuing the growth of point guard Caleb Burgess His ideas on the never ending transfer portal Much more! About the Hosts: Bla...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UNC Greensboro head coach Mike Jones. Topics of discussion include: A scenario of transition at UNC Greensboro Keyshaun Langley's combination of leadership and skill Effects of the transfer portal Philosophy on the NIL ... And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Baylor head coach Scott Drew. Topics of discussion include: Discussion of the reaches of the Bears' national championship Sacrifices of a great backcourt of Jared Butler, MaCio Teague and Davion Mitchell Growth of big men Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua and Flo Thamba Thoughts on the NIL as it becomes a reality ... A...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back San Diego head coach Sam Scholl. Topics of discussion include: Logging 23 years in the WCC alone Daily operations with only getting to play 14 games during the pandemic Returning Joey Calcaterra and Josh Parrish Transfers from power conference schools Much more!   About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years o...