Marching to Madness

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young. Topics of discussion include: The resiliency of the program through COVID-19 last season Hiring DeMatha's Mike Jones as his associate head coach the development of Keve Aluma into a solid big man the next step for sharp-shooter Nahiem Alleyne ..... And much more! About the Hos...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in New Mexico head coach Richard Pitino. Topics of discussion include: Why New Mexico made sense as a destination Changing the culture of the Lobos program The entrance of 7 new players into the program Navigation of the transfer portal ..... 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 in Austin Peay head coach Nate James. Topics of discussion include: How the APSU job piqued his interest Playing and coaching under Mike Krzyzewski at Duke Returning Mike Peake and Carlos Paez Thoughts on the transfer portal ..... And much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports m...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Southern Utah head coach Todd Simon. Topics of discussion include: Building the Thunderbirds into a major presence in the Big Sky The point where the T-Birds' started the upward move Tevian Jones as a catalyst Thoughts on the transfer portal 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 South Carolina head coach Frank Martin. Topics of discussion include: The Gamecocks' additions via the transfer portal Getting information via the NBA Draft process College basketball rules committee thoughts Comments on how he felt he was responsible for the team's 6-15 record amid the pandemic ... And much more...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in DePaul head coach Tony Stubblefield. Topics of discussion include: 11 years as Dana Altman's assistant at Oregon Creating a culture at DePaul Offensive and defensive philosophies The return of Javon Freeman-Liberty ... And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Oral Roberts head coach Paul Mills. Topics of discussion include: Perspective on the Golden Eagles' run to the Sweet 16 The evolvement of ball screens using sharpshooters Max Abmas and Kevin Obanor  How Baylor's Scott Drew influenced his career Thinking ahead to the '21-22 season ... And much more About the Hosts:...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Delaware head coach Martin Ingelsby. Topics of discussion include: losing the entire month of February to COVID-19 the presence of the fluidity of transfer portal returning Ryan Allen, Kevin Anderson and Dylan Painter signing Jameer Nelson, Jr. ... And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Chipola JC head coach Donnie Tyndall. Topics of discussion include: the Indians' run to the Final Four in the NJCAA Tournament similarities and differences in working D-1, NBA G-League and at the JC level effects of the transfer portal Players now in the NBA that he developed About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has ove...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Utah head coach Craig Smith. Topics of discussion include: His transition from Utah State to Utah Workouts with his new team Style of play The wiles of the transfer portal ... 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 Ti...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in coach Tom Penders. Topics of discussion include: His upcoming inductions into the University of Texas Hall of Honor and the College Basketball Hall of Fame in the fall Thoughts on Chris Beard, who was his student assistant coach, taking over the Longhorns A myriad of success with the Longhorns Why Houston was such...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Albany head coach Dwayne Killings. Topics of discussion include: How Coach Killings and Albany came together Putting together the coaching staff Activating the transfer portal Style of play for the Great Danes ... 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 North Texas head coach Grant McCasland. Topics of discussion include: Winning the CUSA Tournament in dramatic fashion The 78-69 NCAA Tournament win over Purdue The leadership of senior point guard Javion Hamlet Baylor's national championship win over Gonzaga 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 North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll. Topics of discussion include: Baylor's path to a national championship How the Bears were able to defeat Gonzaga Analysis of the key parts of the win The way Baylor as been built in Drew's 18 years Much more   Be sure to subscribe to the Marching to Madness on iTunes so...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson. Topics of discussion include: How The Beach has battled the pandemic The navigation of the NCAA Tournament Jadon Jones and Joe Hampton as leaders Thoughts on Gonzaga's monumental season                    .... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years o...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back new Portland head coach Shantay Legans. Topics of discussion include: His last season at Eastern Washington which ended in a second NCAA appearance in four years The transition from EWU to Portland Plans for building a solid program at Portland Thoughts on playing in the WCC with Gonzaga                         ...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back CBS And Fox Sports college basketball analyst Steve Lavin. Topics of discussion include: The surprising UCLA Bruins How the Bruins got to the Final Four The prowess of Gonzaga Takes on the upcoming Final Four … 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 Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner. Topics of discussion include: The Yellow Jackets' ACC Tournament championship and NCAA berth Post-season Superlatives for Moses Wright, Michael Devoe and Jose Alvarado The NCAA Tournament loss to Loyola Chicago ACC entrants Florida State and Syracuse in the Sweet 16 … and muc...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach David Grace. Topics of discussion include: Gonzaga's talent and skill NCAA Tournament analysis Thoughts on players, teams he saw as an SEC assistant March memories … 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 Tim...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back VCU head coach Mike Rhoades. Topics of discussion include: Injury status of Bones Hyland and Vince Williams Opponents' attention to Hyland How shot-blocker Hasan Ward can impact Oregon's shooters What to look for in Saturday night's matchup with Oregon … 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 preview the Midwest Region in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: The path for Illinois to the Final Four Which teams should be on upset alert The most intriguing first round matchups How many teams could win the region Picks for the Midwest Region winner … and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Oregon State head coach Wayne Tinkle. Topics of discussion include: Oregon State's run to the Pac-12 Tournament championship How the Beavers reinvented their chemistry and won 7 of the last 9 games The leadership and talents of senior Ethan Thompson Warith Alatishe's impact in the paint … and much more! About the...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the South Region in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: Baylor's path to the Final Four Expectations for Villanova without Collin Gillespie The double-digit seed that could win multiple games How many teams could win the East Region Picks for the region winner … and much more! About the Hosts: Blak...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back CBS Sports and Fox Sports TV analyst Steve Lavin. Topics of dis cussion include: The ability of Gonzaga to win the NCAA Tournament Georgetown's Big East Tournament run and its possibilities in the NCAA Tournament Coping with covid throughout the season Discussion from conferences all across the college basketball...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the East Region in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: How Isaiah Livers' injury could impact No. 1 seed Michigan The must-see 8/9 game between LSU and St. Bonaventure The biggest storylines in the East Which teams should be on upset alert Picks for the East Region winner … and much more! About the...