Marching to Madness

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Topics of discussion include: the many ways Isaac Okoro affects Auburn as a freshman, the ability of Samir Doughty and J'Von McCormick to influence their will on games, the relentless play of Austin Wiley in the paint, legendary Auburn basketball coach Sonny Smith's recent election...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Yale head coach James Jones. Topics of discussion include: Jordan Bruner recording the first triple-double in Yale history, the high level play of Paul Atkinson this season, the challenges of the Ivy League, Friday's intriguing rematch against Penn, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madnes...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in SEC Network analyst Dane Bradshaw. Topics of discussion include: Auburn's victory against Ole Miss, how Bruce Pearl continues to push the Tigers forward, Immanuel Quickley making strides for Kentucky, LSU trying to improve its defense, the leaders for SEC individual awards, and much more. It's another exciting epis...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in New Mexico State head coach Chris Jans. Topics of discussion include: continuing the winning culture with the Aggies, the return of Trevelin Queen from injury, the spike in production from Jabari Rice, the use of experience inside of the roster when it comes to preparing for tournament play, and much more. It's ano...

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: keeping players sharp through the grind of February, the growth of freshman Patrick Williams, senior Trent Forrest's leadership throughout the season, the consistent play of the Seminoles' bench, and much more. It's another exciting episode...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Western Kentucky head coach Rick Stansbury. Topics of discussion include: remaking the Hilltoppers with the loss of Charles Bassey, the team's confidence in posting 9 wins in its last 11 games, the continued rise of Taveion Hollingsworth at guard, freshman Jordan Rawls' ownership on the point, and much more. It's...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back San Francisco head coach Todd Golden. Topics of discussion include: Thursday night's 70-61 win at Santa Clara, regaining the Dons' 3-point acumen, the 3-guard perimeter and its dynamics, the consistent production of Jimbo Lull in the pivot, how the WCC continues to improve as a conference and much more. It's anot...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Rhode Island head coach David Cox. Topics of discussion include: Tuesday night's Atlantic 10 showdown against Dayton, the impact of A-10 leading scorer Fats Russell, Cyril Langevine's stability in the paint, the versatility of the Rams' starting backcourt this season, and much more. It's another exciting episode...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Colorado State head coach Niko Medved. Topics of discussion include: the rise of Nico Carvacho into a Mountain West POY candidate this season, how freshman Isaiah Stevens is making an impact, what the Rams do to effectively incorporate their 3-point game, Tuesday night's rematch with Utah State, and much more. It's...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Colorado head coach Tad Boyle. Topics of discussion include: the Buffaloes' efficiency on defense this season, how point guard McKinley Wright is improving his game, the completeness of Tyler Bey's skill set, how the team is utilizing its the 3-point attack, 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 Hofstra head coach Joe Mihalich. Topics of discussion include: the Pride's recent win over William &Mary, how point guard Desure Buie is making an impact this season, the 3-point game once again being a key characteristic, a breakout season for big-man Isaac Kante,  the upcoming matchup against Northeastern, and...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome William & Mary head coach Dane Fischer. Topics of discussion include: the impressive frontcourt of 6-11 Nathan Knight and 7-1 Andy Van Vliet, how opponents try to defend this "Twin Towers" concept, the perimeter attack of Thornton Scott and Luke Loewe, the staff's offensive philosophies, biggest mentors in coaching, a...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Northern Iowa head coach Ben Jacobson. Topics of discussion include: why the Panthers are one of the top shooting teams in the country, how MVC scoring leader AJ Green is so hard to guard, Austin Phyfe becoming a dominant player in the post, the staff's philosophy on player development, and much more. It's anothe...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell. Topics of discussion include: Rutgers' balance on offense, the growth of leading scorer Ron Harper, Jr., how Myles Johnson continues to make an impact in the paint, the journey of rebuilding the Scarlet Knights program into a top 25 team, and much more. It's another exciting episod...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Richmond Spiders head coach Chris Mooney. Topics of discussion include: the Spiders' 75-57 win over LaSalle on Wednesday, how Grant Golden continues to showcase his versatility, the loss of leading scorer Blake Francis to injury, why the A-10 is taking a big step forward this season, the upcoming matchup against Dayto...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome ESPN college basketball analyst Dan Dakich. Topics of discussion include: what has made the Big Ten so strong so far this season, solidifying factors for Michigan State, the struggles of Ohio State, Louisville's path after the win at Duke, the state of college basketball, and much more. It's another exciting episode o...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back the legendary Sonny Smith of the Auburn Radio Network. Topics of discussion include: the Tigers' tough loss at Florida, reflecting on the team's 15-0 start this season, how Austin Wiley is handling the physicality in the paint, the excellent play of freshman Isaac Okoro, looking ahead to the matchup against South...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back East Carolina head coach Joe Dooley. Topics of discussion include: the growth of Jayden Gardner, roster turnover which has equated to one of the nation's youngest teams, the play of freshmen Brandon Suggs and Tristen Newton, how the Pirates are preparing for the upcoming rematch with SMU, and much more. It's anot...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Marshall head coach Dan D'Antoni. Topics of discussion include: the growth on a Thundering Herd team that has no seniors, how Jarrod West and Taiveion Kinsey continue to showcase their leadership in the backcourt, the addition of Andrew Taylor to the roster, putting the "D" in D'Antoni, and much more. It's anothe...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back CBS Sports Network analyst Pete Gillen. Topics of discussion include: covering the Wichita State-UConn game with Steve Lappas, the excellence of unbeaten San Diego State, how Louisville's Chris Mack has become such a high-level coach, perspective on Providence and Xavier in the Big East, and much more. It's anoth...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Pacific head coach Damon Stoudamire. Topics of discussion include: the Tigers' astounding four-overtime win over Saint Mary's, how Jahlil Tripp continues to make an impact after notching 39 points and 11 rebounds against the Gaels, Gary Chivichiyan's 3-point efficiency, the strength of the WCC, reflecting on the...

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 Bucs' 64-57 win at UNC Greensboro on Wednesday, how the team has continued to showcase its offensive balance throughout the season, Bo Hodges' development, Tray Boyd's role as the consummate sixth man, expectations for the upcoming ma...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in FIU head coach Jeremy Ballard. Topics of discussion include: the fast-paced style of play that he employs with the Panthers, how Osasumwen Osaghae continues to be an effective rim protector, Devon Andrews' emergence as a key leader, using the 3-point shot in transition, biggest mentors in coaching, and much more. I...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from wins in the first two A-10 matchups against Saint Louis and Davidson, hitting the reset button for the conference openers after two losses, the recent play of Marcus Weathers and Michael Hughes, how Sincere Carry and Maceo Austin cont...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach Bob Cantu. Topics of discussion include: the re-emergence of the San Diego State Aztecs this season, how the Pac-12 landscape is shaping up as league play begins, the sustainability of Gonzaga, other teams that are standing out thus far, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! A...