Marching to Madness

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Boston College head coach Jim Christian. Topics of discussion include: Jerome Robinson's impact on the program, how Ky Bowman will benefit from the NBA draft process, the development of Jordan Chatman, how Nik Popovic and Steffon Mitchell will expand their roles next season, the addition of Jairus Hamilton, what th...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back VCU head coach Mike Rhoades. Topics of discussion include: takeaways from year one with the Rams, the recent injury to Marcus Evans, how De'Riante Jenkins continues improve his game, replacing Justin Tillman's production, what the staff is focusing on this offseason, the approach to non-conference scheduling, and...

In this fast break episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into two potential sleeper national title contenders heading into the 2018-19 season. Topics of discussion include: Kansas State's returning nucleus, the importance of the team's senior leadership, why the Wildcats will need to improve on the boards, the highly-talented roster that Will Wade has built at LSU,...

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: changes on the coaching staff, the large group of returning players on the 49ers' roster, Deishuan Booker's development, improving the team's defense, how the non-conference schedule is shaping up, approach to offseason workouts, and much more....

In this fast break episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into Nevada's returning roster and discuss the team's shot at winning a national title. Topics of discussion include: adding Jordan Brown to the mix, the return of the Martin twins, early projections for the Wolf Pack, building chemistry, Eric Musselman jumping on media tables, and much more. It's another exci...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Tennessee associate head coach Rob Lanier. Topics of discussion include: Admiral Schofield returning to school for his senior season, the toughness of the current roster, how Grant Williams can continue to expand his game, Lamonte Turner's overseas experience with Athletes in Action, the staff's approach in non-c...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Duquesne head coach Keith Dambrot. Topics of discussion include: biggest takeaways from year one with the Dukes, creating chemistry with a versatile group of newcomers, the development of Mike Lewis and Eric Williams Jr., recruiting the Pittsburgh area, what stood out most about the Atlantic 10 Conference, and mu...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome TCU head coach Jamie Dixon. Topics of discussion include: the energy around the Horned Frogs program, how Jaylen Fisher affects a game, expectations for Kouat Noi after a stellar freshman season, the arrival of Yuat Alok and Kaden Archie, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!  About 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: Kanayo Obi-Rapu's project to honor a friend, how the program has continued to rise, the development of Bo Hodges, Jeromy Rodriguez's return following a shoulder injury, 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 in Loyola Marymount head coach Mike Dunlap. Topics of discussion include: the culture of LMU basketball, leading his alma mater, differences in coaching at the Division I and Division II levels, the impact of James Batemon and Eli Scott, 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 Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis. Topics of discussion include: making the move to Oxford, why Levi Watkins was the right fit to join the coaching staff, the depth in the backcourt, how the talented group of newcomers will factor into the mix, the growth of the SEC, takeaways from the Middle Tennessee experience,...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Evansville head coach Walter McCarty. Topics of discussion include: returning home to take over the program, learning under Brad Stevens and Rick Pitino, adding former Butler coach Todd Lickliter on staff, the vision for the team's playing style, experience with the Boston Celtics, and much more. It's another excit...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisville assistant coach Dino Gaudio. Topics of discussion include: transitioning back to the sidelines, the appeal of the Louisville job, Chris Mack's vision for the program going forward, the Cardinals' returning roster, how the staff is approaching the offseason, and much more. It's another exciting episode...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Xavier head coach Travis Steele. Topics of discussion include: what the process has been like since taking over as head coach, learning under Chris Mack and Sean Miller, the additions of Jonas Hayes and Ben Johnson to the coaching staff, how the Xavier brand has grown throughout the years, players that will step in...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Saint Mary's head coach Randy Bennett. Topics of discussion include: changing the culture in the early years at Saint Mary's, how the staff started recruiting internationally, individual offseason development, the challenges of non-conference scheduling, 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 Portland assistant coach Bob Cantu. Topics of discussion include: a coach's approach entering the offseason, the intriguing recruiting and signing of Theo Akwuba, overall recruiting philosophy, Portland's returning roster, 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 Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner. Topics of discussion include: Arizona unveiling a Lute Olson statue outside the McKale Center, the Committee on College Basketball's proposed changes, Jose Alvarado's recovery from injury, looking ahead to next year's roster, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Tennessee State head coach Brian Collins. Topics of discussion include: returning to Nashville, playing for Rick Byrd at Belmont, takeaways from coaching under Steve Forbes at East Tennessee State and Dan Muller at Illinois State, the dynamics of the current Tennessee State roster, style of play, and much more. It'...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Pepperdine head coach Lorenzo Romar. Topics of discussion include: rebuilding the Washington program, the excitement of returning to Pepperdine, the state of the Waves roster, how incoming recruits fit the vision for the future, the team's defensive philosophy going forward, and so much more. It's another exciting...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Illinois head coach Brad Underwood. Topics of discussion include: the influence of South Carolina coach Frank Martin, how the Big Ten differs from other conferences, the state of the Illini's current roster, what to make of the transfer situation in college basketball, offseason development, and much more. It's ano...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome new La Salle head coach Ashley Howard. Topics of discussion include: learning under Jay Wright at Villanova, the tradition of the La Salle program, the returning roster with Pookie Powell as a leader, improving the team's offense, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Bl...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in San Francisco play-by-play voice Pat Olson. Topics of discussion include: Olson's 27 years on the call at USF, the Dons' recent trip to the CBI, how the reworked WCC schedule and tournament will affect teams, the league's best venues, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!  About the H...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Charlotte head coach Ron Sanchez. Topics of discussion include: the challenge of rebuilding the Charlotte program, recruiting philosophy, using the Pack Line defensive scheme, the connection to Tony Bennett and Dick Bennett, importance of fan support, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madn...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into part two of their coaching carousel series. Topics of discussion include: Rodney Terry to UTEP, Ron Sanchez to Charlotte, Nick McDevitt to Middle Tennessee, Ashley Howard to La Salle, Travis Steele taking over at Xavier, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Love...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross discuss what they learned from the 2017-18 college basketball season. Topics of discussion include: Villanova's masterful run, youth vs. experience, Brad Brownell turning things around at Clemson, offensive trends, the rising Missouri Valley Conference, why we shouldn't discount regular season success, and much more. It's ano...