Marching to Madness

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' memorable win against Duke during the regular season, how the staff has adapted their approach to the offseason, the team's returning roster, biggest takeaways from The Last Dance documentary series, remembering Wayne Otto, a...

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: his memories of the 1997 National Champion Arizona Wildcats, returning a senior-dominated roster, the potential of Jordan Usher, the rise of Moses Wright, 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 BYU head coach Mark Pope. Topics of discussion include: reflecting on his first season with the Cougars, Jake Toolson's incredible shooting ability, how the staff approached implementing a new system, the team's incoming recruiting class, Rick Pitino's return to college coaching at Iona, and much more. It's anoth...

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: the adaptations of the program to COVID-19, how the 49ers were able to rebuild with a young roster, the contributions of Michael Carter and Chance Hunter, perspective on Michael Jordan and The Last Dance , and much more. It's another exciting e...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Old Dominion head coach Jeff Jones. Topics of discussion include: the adaptations of the program to COVID-19, a young roster that will see the return of the top six leading scorers from a season ago, the presence of Malik Curry and Xavier Green, Jason Wade's rehab after mid-season knee surgery, and much more. It'...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Pepperdine head coach Lorenzo Romar. Topics of discussion include: how Colbey Ross has risen to one of the top players in the WCC, a potential rising star in Sedrick Altman, how Kameron and Kessler Edwards affected games for the Waves, thoughts on "The Last Dance" documentary series, and much more. It's another e...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back NBC Sports Washington analyst. Jimmy Patsos. Topics of discussion include: whether college coaches now have to recruit against the G-League platform, a year without March Madness,  his takes on "The Last Dance," his thoughts on SEC basketball, 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 North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll. Topics of discussion include: how the Ospreys are adapting and coping with COVID-19, the 21-win season which featured a strong senior class, refortifying the roster for 2020-21, thoughts on the Michael Jordan documentary, and much more. It's another exciting episode of M...

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 Auburn basketball is adapting and coping with COVID-19, the Tigers' approach in Nashville upon cancelation of the SEC Tournament, analysis of this season's 25-6 team, the rise of Devan Cambridge, Allen Flanigan, and Jaylin Williams as key contributo...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Wake Forest head coach Danny Manning. Topics of discussion include: how the Demon Deacons are adapting with regard to COVID-19, the ways Olivier Saar has risen to become one of the top post players in the ACC, adding transfers Ian Dubose and Isaiah Wilkins, thoughts on leading Kansas to the 1988 national championsh...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisville assistant coach Dino Gaudio. Topics of discussion include: how the Cardinals are adapting with regard to COVID-19, the signing of two top graduate transfers in Carlik Jones and Charles Minlend, the potential impact of the rising freshman class, Malik Williams' presence, and much more. It's another exci...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Miami head coach Jim Larranaga. Topics of discussion include: how the Hurricanes are adapting with regard to COVID-19, welcoming back five seniors for next season, the freshman seasons for Isaiah Wong and Harlond Beverly, his take on Michael Jordan's college career at North Carolina, and much more. It's another e...

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: how the Anteaters are adapting to COVID-19, another Big West regular season championship, the difference in the identity of this team to last year's team who made it to the Round of 32, how the team's composition allowed for 20-plus wins in eight...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Cal State Northridge assistant coach Jim Harrick. Topics of discussion include: how COVID-19 has forced the coaching staff to adapt, the continued excellence of Lamine Diane, reflecting on the Matadors' season, his 1995 UCLA Bruins who won the national championship, and much more. It's another exciting episode of...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Georgia State head coach Rob Lanier. Topics of discussion include: how COVID-19 has affected the program, the success of the 3-ball in the offensive attack, all-Sun Belt Conference honors for Kane Williams and Justin Roberts, his point of view on the importance of college basketball in the American sports landsca...

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: how the Gamecocks are going about business within the program amid the cancellations due to coronavirus, A.J. Lawson's season, the duo of Justin Minaya and Keyshawn Bryant, the hard-nosed competition between his Kansas State Wildcats and Xavier...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Stetson head coach Donnie Jones. Topics of discussion include: how the coaching staff is navigating the unique offseason, Rob Perry's development, the Hatters' huge win at South Carolina, working with Dayton coach Anthony Grant, reflecting on winning national championships at Florida, and much more. It's another ep...

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: how the staff is adjusting to the unique offseason, the potential changes to the NBA Draft process, Breein Tyree's impact on the program, looking ahead to next season, an update on Gray Spencer, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marchin...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back East Tennessee State head coach Steve Forbes. Topics of discussion include: the Buccaneers' SoCon championship victory over Wofford, becoming the fourth team in SoCon history to win 30 games in a single season, the connectivity of the players on the team, the play of Isaiah Tisdale in the SoCon championship, and...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Arkansas head coach Eric Musselman. Topics of discussion include: how the coaching staff is approaching the unique offseason, whether the potential changes to the NBA Draft could impact college basketball, reflecting on how things unfolded at the SEC Tournament, biggest takeaways from his first season on the job,...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross discuss what's next for college basketball entering the offseason. Topics of discussion include: the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament, how the transfer portal is already active, why the uniqueness of the NBA Draft process could impact college basketball rosters, looking ahead to next season, and much more. It's another exc...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Hall of Fame coach Gary Williams. Topics of discussion include: what needs to happen for Maryland to make a run in March, the depth of the Big Ten this season, the incredible parity in college basketball, what ingredients teams need to make it to the Final Four, 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 USC head coach Andy Enfield. Topics of discussion include: the upcoming Senior Day for Nick Rakocevic and Jonah Matthews, the ever-encompassing presence of Onyeka Okongwu, the consistency of USC's defense throughout the season, Saturday's reinstallment of the Crosstown Rivalry vs. UCLA, and much more. It's anothe...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Southern Illinois head coach Bryan Mullins. Topics of discussion include: likenesses and differences in the program between when he was a player and now as the Salukis' head coach, the play of freshmen Marcus Domask and Lance Jones, the leadership of Eric McGill in the backcourt, the spectra of Arch Madness in St....

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back ESPN college basketball analyst Mark Adams. Topics of discussion include: the parity across college basketball, the battle between Houston and Tulsa for first place in the American Athletic Conference, positioning of Cincinnati and Wichita State as March arrives, mid-majors who might make some noise, and much mor...