Marching to Madness

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: the biggest things he has learned about his team in the preseason, AJ Lawson's development, the return of Justin Minaya, what Jermaine Couisnard and Jair Bolden will bring to the backcourt, how he continues to grow as a coach, and much more. It...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Tennessee associate head coach Michael Schwartz. Topics of discussion include: the impact that Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes has had on his career, how he developed his defensive philosophy, the transition of the roster after losing several top players, the leadership of Lamonte' Turner and Jordan Bowden, and much...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Utah State head coach Craig Smith. Topics of discussion include: how he developed his up-tempo offensive system, the impact of Sam Merrill on the Aggies' program, what's next for Neemias Queta's development within the program, the increased assignments for last year's role players, and much more. It's another excit...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back New Mexico Lobos head coach Paul Weir. Topics of discussion include: the dynamics of meshing multiple transfers into the solid New Mexico system, Vance Jackson's potential for a huge season, the health and the outlook for JaQuan Lyle, how the Lobos continues to ascend inside of the Mountain West, and much more. I...

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: how the enthusiasm within the program has grown throughout the offseason, the post presence of Derek Culver and freshman Oscar Tshiebwe, a talented and crowded perimeter attack, the coach's philanthropy in the fight against cancer, and much more....

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: how experienced players take ownership within the St. Bonaventure program, takeaways from the team's early practices, Kyle Lofton's impact on the Bonnies, finding more shots for Dominick Welch, the prospectus for the A-10 this season, and much...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak. Topics of discussion include: the Utes' intense roster turnover, getting sophomore leadership from Timmy Allen, Riley Batten, and Both Goch, picking up Alfonso Plummer's multiple dynamics on the perimeter, coaching his son Luc, creating confidence with such a young team, and muc...

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 buzz around the program heading into the 2019-20 season, building chemistry during the Musketeers' summer trip to Spain, the growth of Naji Marshall and Tyrique Jones, how Quentin Goodin and Paul Scruggs stabilize the backcourt with their experien...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson. Topics of discussion include: evaluating the toughness of recruits, sustainability as three key seniors and Armoni Brooks move on to the pro level, DeJon Jarreau's growth within the program, being a part of Jud Heathcote's coaching tree, and much more. It's another exciting episod...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Harvard head coach Tommy Amaker. Topics of discussion include: the ascension of his vision for Harvard basketball, Brice Aiken's development, Noah Kirkwood's expectations after winning Ivy League Freshman of the Year, how Justin Bassey uses his gift of athleticism, the impact of Coach K on his career, and much more...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in USC head coach Andy Enfield. Topics of discussion include: the culture that has led to a school-record 87 wins over the last four seasons, advantages of a recent overseas tour to France and Spain, the return of the second and third-leading scorers in Nik Rakocevic and Jonah Matthews, expectations for the Trojans' T...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard. Topics of discussion include: reflecting on the Red Raiders' appearance in the national title game, the importance of playing against professional competition during a summer trip to the Bahamas, how defense continues to be the team's main focus, adding two tremendous talents in...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall. Topics of discussion include: the evolution of last season's team into an NIT Final Four participant, Jamarius Burton's tremendous versatility, Jaime Echenique's development, how the staff focuses on recruiting and developing post players, biggest mentors in coaching, and mu...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Loyola Marymount head coach Mike Dunlap. Topics of discussion include: being named a candidate for the Alaska Hall of Fame, rebranding of the school's athletics, growing the Lions' fanbase in Los Angeles, expectations for the returning roster, scheduling in the WCC, rule changes in college basketball, and much mo...

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: last season's WCC championship win over Gonzaga, handling high expectations, ball movement as a staple in the culture of the program, Jordan Ford's development, the versatility of Malik Fitts, 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 Oklahoma head coach Lon Kruger. Topics of discussion include: adding seven new players to the program, the leadership of Brady Manek, Kristian Doolittle, and Jamal Bienemy, how 4-star freshman De'Vion Harmon will fit into the mix, boosting the team's 3-point prowess, rule changes in college basketball, and much m...

In this milestone episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back TCU head coach Jamie Dixon. Topics of discussion include: creating chemistry with a roster that welcomes nine newcomers, Desmond Bane's leadership over the summer, the potential of Kevin Samuel, how the Horned Frogs create offense off the turnover, rule changes in college basketball, and much more. It's...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Liberty head coach Ritchie McKay. Topics of discussion include: building off the NCAA Tournament win over Mississippi State, what the staff is focusing on during the offseason, Scottie James' development, the advantage of having so many experienced players on the returning roster, his biggest mentors in coaching,...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Cal head coach Mark Fox. Topics of discussion include: learning from a year away from the sidelines, what made Cal the right fit, the staff's biggest focus during the offseason, how his defensive philosophy has evolved, Paris Austin's development, the Golden Bears' non-conference schedule, how rule changes will imp...

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: restructuring the roster with the loss of five key players, the leadership skills of Trent Forrest, M.J. Walker's development, the influx of a new group of 7-footers, rule changes in college basketball, the Seminoles' intriguing non-conferen...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Washington head coach Mike Hopkins. Topics of discussion include: recording 48 wins in his first two seasons, the importance of getting back into the NCAA Tournament and to the Round of 32, restructuring the roster after losing five of the top six scorers, expectations for the stellar 2019 recruiting class, and muc...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UCLA head coach Mick Cronin. Topics of discussion include: what the staff is focusing on in their first offseason in Los Angeles, building a defensive mindset into the program, what's stood out with the Bruins' returning roster, the importance of connecting with former UCLA players, Bill Walton's greatness, and muc...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Hawaii head coach Eran Ganot. Topics of discussion include: how the program has been able to sustain success, the disciplined approach on defense, how Eddie Stansberry and Zigmars Raimo form a great scoring punch, Drew Buggs' development, the importance of the Diamond Head Classic, and much more. It's another exc...

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: the recent reunion of Notre Dame players in the pros in South Bend, dealing with injuries the past few seasons, bringing back T.J. Gibbs' confidence in his shot, expectations for the rising sophomores, how rule changes will affect college basketball,...

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: the success of several former Hurricanes in the NBA Summer League, Miami's upcoming trip to Italy in August, Chris Lykes' impact on the program, the expected role for Oklahoma transfer Kameron McGusty, and much more. It's another exciting episo...