Marching to Madness

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UNC Greensboro head coach Wes Miller. Topics of dis cussion include: The Spartans' isolation in Indianapolis with regard to covid testing Isaiah Millers' sensational season and career Two key contributors in the post in Mohammed Abdulsalam and Hayden Koval The Spartans' depth as a key weapon ... and much more! Ab...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross preview the West Region in the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Topics of discussion include: Gonzaga's path to the Final Four USC's potential to reach the Elite Eight The biggest storylines in the West Which teams should be on upset alert The double-digit seed that could win multiple games … and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Winthrop head coach Pat Kelsey. Topics of dis cussion include: The domination of winning both the Big South regular season and tournament championships The overall prowess of 6-7 point guard Chandler Vaudrin Depth and contributions of 11 players averaging double figures in minutes Adonis Arms' efficiency off the...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns. Topics of dis cussion include: Winning 4 games in 4 days to capture the Sun Belt Tournament The journey of Michael Almonacy The guard play behind Justin Forrest, Adrian Delph and Almonacy A quick two-year turnaround and an NCAA Tournament bid in Boone ... and much more!...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Morehead State head coach Preston Spradlin. Topics of dis cussion include: Winning the OVC Tournament The ability of freshman Johni Broome Winning 19 of 20 games and the confidence level The dynamics of guards Skyelar Potter and Devon Cooper ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of expe...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach Bob Cantu. Topics of dis cussion include: Analytical discussion on the prowess of Gonzaga Sleepers in the NCAA Tournament Scenarios of how covid might affect the NCAA Tournament Coach Cantu's role in developing Orlando Magic big man Nikola Vucevic when he coached Vucevic at USC ... and much more! About the...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay. Topics of dis cussion include: Thoughts on winning his third consecutive A-Sun title The play of A-Sun Player of the Year Darius McGhee A defense that is giving up only 58.9 points per game Chris Parker's solid play on the point ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell ha...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Missouri State head coach Dana Ford. Topics of dis cussion include: Streaking into Arch Madness in St. Louis with a 6-game winning streak Having two players as all-MVC first teamers in Isaiah Mosley and Gaige Primm How Ja'Monta Black and Jared Ridder have contributed strong roles for the Bears Coach Ford elaborat...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia State head coach Rob Lanier. Topics of dis cussion include: Rolling into March on a 6-game winning streak Corey Allen leading five starters in double figures The inside-outside offensive attack One of Coach Lanier's favorite March memories ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger. Topics of dis cussion include: Austin Reeves as a Big 12 POY candidate The rise of DeVion Harmon The solid play of Umoja Gibson Playing back-to-back Bedlam with Oklahoma State ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UC Riverside head coach Mike Magpayo. Topics of dis cussion include: The rise of the UC Riverside program The Highlanders' defensive mantra Arinze Chidom's post presence The dynamics of points guard Zyon Pullin ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His wor...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Washington State head coach Kyle Smith. Topics of dis cussion include: Working through COVID-19 as it applies to the Cougars Isaac Bonton's allure in Pullman Noah Williams' dream week The consistency of freshman forward Efe Abogidi ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in spo...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Akr on head coach John Groce. Topics of dis cussion include: Managing COVID-19 as the Zips didn't start play until Dec. 12 MAC leading scorer Cristian Jackson Bryan Trimble's presence on the perimeter Coach Groce's philosophy of implementation of the three-point field goal ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisiana Tech head coach Eric Konkol Topics of discussion include: The weekend's wins over UAB in a back-to-back How Kenneth Lofton and Isaiah Crawford complement each other's games The continuity in the Bulldogs' trademark defense How the balance on offense has led to success ... and much more! About the Hosts:...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Toledo head coach Tod Kowalczyk. Topics of discussion include: Features of his high scoring offensive system Big time playmaking and scoring from Marreon Jackson Spencer Littleson on the perimeter How JT Shumate has grown into a productive player ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner. Topics of discussion include: Collin Welp and Brad Greene on the interior The nature of the Anteaters' perimeter game Using defense and tempo as two staples of the program This weekend's matchups with Cal-Riverside ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 y...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla. Topics of discussion include: Managing college basketball in the covid era Mac McClung, Cade Cunningham and Jared Butler in the Big 12 MVP race Baylor vs. Gonzaga Analyzing Sharife Cooper's game ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sport...

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: Navigating a stretch of 4 games in 9 days Discussing some pandemic protocols How Jose Alvarado is an influence on winning Moses Wright's production and leadership ... and much more!   Be sure to subscribe to the Marching to Madness on iTunes so y...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back James Madison head coach Mark Byington. Topics of discussion include: Taking over a struggling program during a pandemic The variables of CAA leading scorer Matt Lewis Solid performances from Vado Morse Integrating freshmen Terell Strickland and Justin Amadi into the starting line up ... and much more! About the...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Topics of discussion include: Saturday's matchup with No. 2 Baylor the dynamics of Sharife Cooper how J.T. Thor continues to improve putting together a young team during the pandemic ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. Hi...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Miami head coach Jim Larranaga. Topics of discussion include: This week's win over Louisville and loss to Syracuse Isaiah Wong's dominant presence Impact of covid and injuries on Miami's season Motivation of players who miss the electricity of the fans ... and much more!   Be sure to subscribe to the Marching to...

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: working to close games to get wins the efficiency of the two-point game Davien Williamson's impact from the point effects of COVID-19 on Wake Forest basketball ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in spo...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UAB head coach Andy Kennedy. Topics of discussion include: Setting the tone with a solid defense The loss of Quan Jackson due to injury Leading scorer Michael Ertel as an offensive threat Coach Kennedy's return to his alma mater as head basketball coach ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10...

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: Back-to-back 3-point wins over UNLV Coming from 26 down to win at San Diego State The rise of Isaiah Stevens Thoughts on the effects of Covid-19 on college basketball ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experien...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back East Tennessee State head coach Jason Shay. Topics of discussion include: Basketball during a quarantine the solid play of brothers Ledarrius and Ty Brewer Point guard duties of David Sloan and Serrel Smith, Jr. Attack the paint to get to the free throw line ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has ov...