Marching to Madness

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Fairleigh Dickinson head coach Greg Herenda. Topics of discussion include: his message for fighting racial injustice, concerns for 2020-21 for college basketball with regard to the pandemic, four seniors who will offer solid play and leadership, his very own "Greg Herenda Show," and much more. It's another exciting...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Colorado head coach Tad Boyle. Topics of discussion include: his message for fighting racial injustice, the depth and competition in the post, the three-point game of Deshawn Schwartz, expectations for the four-man recruiting class led by Dominique Clifford, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marchin...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UNC Greensboro head coach Wes Miller. Topics of discussion include: handling Covid-19 and the racial injustice in society, the overall game of guard Isaiah Miller, how Kaleb Hunter will continue to raise his game, golf with his former coach Roy Williams, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to M...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Furman head coach Bob Richey. Topics of discussion include: dialogue with the team after the protests due to racial injustice in America, guard play after the graduation of Jordan Lyons, the emergence of Noah Gurley, the versatility of Clay Mounce, 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 back SMU head coach Tim Jankovich. Topics of discussion include: how he's approached discussing racial injustice with his players, having a full complement of scholarships for the Mustangs, the return of the top six leading scorers, the dynamics of Tyson Jolly and Kendric Davis in the SMU backcourt, and much more. It'...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin. Topics of discussion include: how he's approached discussing racial injustice with his players, why learning and action are needed, inviting a variety of guests to join the team's virtual meetings this offseason, improving the Tigers' 3-point shooting, Dru Smith's leadership, an...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey. Topics of discussion include: dialogue he has had with his players based on the racial injustice in the country, the retirement of Hall of Fame women's coach Muffet McGraw, how Prentiss Hubb will be a key leader this upcoming season, the extension of the dead period in recruiting...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger. Topics of discussion include: handling the crises of racial injustice and Covid-19, the dynamics of Brady Manek and Austin Reaves, the emergence of De'Vion Harmon in the backcourt, how the team defense helps equate to fewer fouls, 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 Charlotte head coach Ron Sanchez. Topics of discussion include: potential changes in the 2020-21 season due to COVID-19, the 49ers' doubling the win total from 2018-19, the backcourt of Jordan Shepherd and Jamir Young, another solid incoming recruiting class and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marchin...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome former Vanderbilt associate head coach David Grace. Topics of discussion include: the unique offseason in college basketball, the role of an associate head coach, his experience working as an assistant in the Pac-12, Bill Walton's awesomeness, meeting former President Barack Obama, teaching lessons from the military,...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back VCU head coach Mike Rhoades. Topics of discussion include: flipping the roster amidst the pandemic, the role of Nah'Shon Hyland in '20-21, the challenge for the new players on the roster, the transfer of Levi Stockard III from Kansas State, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! Abou...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Boston College head coach Jim Christian. Topics of discussion include: how the Eagles program is taking a call to action after the death of George Floyd, the ascension for experienced players in Jay Heath and Stefon Mitchell, ramifications of the NCAA moving the dead period to July 31, C.J. Felder's potential,  a...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UTEP head coach Rodney Terry. Topics of discussion include: the extension of the dead period for recruiting to July 31, how the Miners earned a nine-game improvement over the 2018-19 season, Bryson Williams' high level play, Souley Boum's immediate impact, and much more! It's another exciting episode of Marching...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Xavier head coach Travis Steele. Topics of discussion include: the coronavirus pandemic and George Floyd's death, the ramifications of the unique offseason in college basketball, the return of Naji Marshall and Paul Scruggs, Zach Freemantle and Jason Carter continuing to develop their game, grilling recipes, and...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome East Tennessee State head coach Jason Shay. Topics of discussion include: the transition into the head coaching position, the transfer portal and it's effects on the Bucs, Patrick Good's impact, the roles of Ledarrius Brewer and Damari Monsanto as experienced players entering the program, and much more! It's another e...

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: the humorous Twitter exchange with former assistant coaches Frank Martin and Andy Kennedy, the connectivity of Derek Culver and Osacar Tshiebwe in the post, navigating the pandemic, improving the 3-point game, and much more! It's another exciting...

In this milestone episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Wake Forest head coach Steve Forbes. Topics of discussion include: transitioning from ETSU to Wake Forest amid COVID-19, establishing a new culture with the Demon Deacon, the talent and ability of Isaiah Mucius and Jahcobi Neath, use of his remaining scholarships, and much more! It's another exciting ep...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Wyoming head basketball coach Jeff Linder. Topics of discussion include: transitioning from Northern Colorado to Wyoming amid Covid-19, how to improve a Cowboys' offense that struggled so much last season, the presence of Hunter Maldonado, incoming talent in Drake Jeffries and Drew Lamont, and much more! It's ano...

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: the roster shuffle with eight new faces set for Manhattan, how veterans such as Mike McGuirl have helped the new players get some direction, Carlton Linguard's potential impact, perspective on "The Last Dance" documentary series, and much more! It...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Washington State head coach Kyle Smith. Topics of discussion include: how the Cougars incorporate zoom calls, how Washington State improved over last year, the dynamic play of C.J. Elleby and Isaac Bonton, Tony Miller's efficiency in the post, and much more! It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! A...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton. Topics of discussion include: the Seminoles' 2019-20 ACC championship, the mark that senior Trent Forrest left on the program, the addition of 5-star forward Scottie Barnes, takeaways from "The Last Dance" documentary series, and much more. It's another exciting episode...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach Bob Cantu. Topics of discussion include: what might have been for the WCC, the rise of UCLA in one season under Mick Cronin, should college coaches recruit vs. the NBA G League, biggest takeaways from "The Last Dance" documentary series, and much more! It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! A...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Boston University head coach Joe Jones. Topics of discussion include: the Terriers' Patriot League tournament championship, Max Mahoney's contributions to the program, the prowess of Javante McCoy and Walter Whyte, his biggest takeaways on The Last Dance documentary series, biggest mentors in coaching, and much mor...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Baylor head coach Scott Drew. Topics of discussion include: the Bears' setting when the Big 12 and NCAA Tournaments were canceled, a solid group of returnees for the 2020-21 season, the presence of defensive wizard Mark Vital, the biggest takeaways from The Last Dance documentary series, and much more! It's anoth...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back North Carolina head coach Roy Williams. Topics of discussion include: the Tar Heels' adaptations to COVID-19, the role of senior Garrison Brooks in welcoming the nation's No. 2 recruiting class, his take on "The Last Dance" documentary series, how Michael Jordan grew off the court at North Carolina, and much more...