Marching to Madness

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: adaptations through the pandemic and the continued fight for racial justice, roster transition to a youthful group of Gaels, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! 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 Stanford head coach Jerod Haase. Topics of discussion include: adaptations through the pandemic and the continued fight for racial justice, Oscar de Silva's improvement as a shooter, Spencer Jones' ability to lead the Cardinal in 3-point shots as. freshman, the immense talent of incoming freshman Ziaire Williams,...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back FIU head coach Jeremy Ballard. Topics of discussion include: adaptations through the pandemic and the continued fight for racial justice, being able to amass 39 wins in his first two seasons, a role increase for Antonio Daye, Jr., returning 3-point man Eric Lovett, and much more. It's another exciting episode of...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Saint Joseph's head coach Billy Lange. Topics of discussion include: working to restructure the once-proud program, influences of Villanova coach Jay Wright and former 76ers coach Brett Brown, the excellence of guard Ryan Daly, contributions from Myles Douglas and Cameron Brown, and much more. It's another exciting...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Appalachian State head coach Dustin Kerns. Topics of discussion include: expectations of Justin Forrest for his senior season, analysis of the team upon coming back from the pause due to Covid-19, potential impact of Adrian Delph and Kendall Lewis, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madne...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in legendary Alabama and Little Rock coach Wimp Sanderson. Topics of discussion include: his role in signing Wendell Hudson, the first African-American athlete to play a sport at Alabama, recruiting NBA talent to the Crimson Tide, two memorable games in his career, thoughts on Alabama basketball and football for this...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back La Salle head coach Ashley Howard. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, building a bench that is synonymous with balanced scoring, the emergence of David Beatty, how Jared Kimbrough can be a huge factor,  and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marc...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt. Topics of discussion include: the resilience of the players amidst COVID-19, the efficiency of point guard Kyle Lofton, the dominance of Osun Osunniyi, his philosophy of workouts once the players returned, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness...

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: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, pushing the Owls forward with two 17-win seasons in his first two years, big man Karlis Silins' participation in the Baltic Cup, the impetus of Kenan Blackshear, a solid recruiting...

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: adaptations for the program due to the coronavirus pandemic and the fight for racial justice, the presence of David Collins, Alexis Yetna's return after a season-ending knee injury, the growth within the program of Justin Brown, and much more....

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Purdue head coach Matt Painter. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, defensive strategy and the catalyst for its success, the talented backcourt of Eric Hunter and Sasha Stefanovic, the emergence of Trevion Williams, and much more. It's another exciting episo...

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: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, the return of Ethan Thompson from NBA draft assessment, the talented incoming recruiting class, veteran players who can help pick up scoring, and much more. It's another exciting epi...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back LSU head coach Will Wade. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, the returns of Javonte Smart and Trendon Watford from NBA draft assessment, the talented incoming recruiting class, the impact of Charles Manning, Jr., and much more. It's another exciting episo...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Clemson head coach Brad Brownell. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, the return of big man Amir Sims from the NBA Draft process, the potential of Al-Amir Dawes and John Newman III on the perimeter, his relationship with head football coach Dabo Swinney, a...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back New Mexico State head coach Chris Jans. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, the returning backcourt of Evan Gilyard and Jabari Rice, the versatility of Johnny McCants in the post game, a talented group of incoming transfers and much more. It's another exci...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Radford head coach Mike Jones. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, rebuilding after the loss of five seniors and three transfers, workouts and conditioning since the players returned, expectations for the returning players, and much more. It's another exci...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, the enormity of the 21-win season, Marcus Weathers' impactful play, the ball-handling of Sincere Carry, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Ho...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Hofstra head coach Joe Mihalich. Topics of discussion include: the fight against racial injustice and adaptations to COVID-19, concerns over the transfer portal, looking back at the CAA championships, the return of Jalen Ray and Isaac Kante, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! Abo...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Delaware head coach Martin Ingelsby. Topics of discussion include: adaptations to COVID-19 and the fight against racial injustice, point of view on the transfer portal, the growth of Nate Darling inside the program, Ryan Allen and Kevin Anderson in the backcourt, and much more It's another exciting episode of Mar...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Austin Peay head coach Matt Figger. Topics of discussion include: how Terry Taylor continues to improve after five years in the program, Jordyn Adams' freshman impact, the basis for defensive improvement, how to make players comfortable amid the pandemic and racial injustice, and much more. It's another exciting...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak. Topics of discussion include: approaching the topic of racial injustice with his team, the impact of Timmy Allen, the growth of Rylan Jones and Alfonso Plummer, the recruitment of Jordan Kellier, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Host...

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: assistant coach Martin Bahar's Coaches 4 Change initiative in educating young voters about social injustice, limitations based on COVID-19, the impact of Joey Calcaterra, improving the Toreros' offense, and much more. It's another exciting episode of...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm. Topics of discussion include: approaching the topic of racial injustice with his team, preparing for the unknowns of the 2020-21 season, Rasir Bolton's development, what's next for George Conditt, the importance of perimeter defense, and much more. It's another exciting episode...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff. Topics of discussion include: his message for fighting racial injustice, the Golden Flashes' offensive system, the return of Danny Pippen, signing Ohio's Mr. Basketball, VonCameron Davis, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Tulsa head coach Frank Haith. Topics of discussion include: his message for fighting racial injustice, returnees in Brandon Rachal and Darian Jackson, Elijah Joiner and freshman Keshawn Williams on the point, incoming Golden Hurricane players, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! A...