Marching to Madness

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in former Indiana coach and current ESPN analyst Tom Crean. Topics of discussion include: how Auburn and Tennessee have climbed to the top of the SEC, the overall parity in college basketball, why Cincinnati can make it to San Antonio, Trae Young's quick release, what's next for West Virginia after a huge win over Kan...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back legendary coach Jim Harrick. Topics of discussion include: the comparison of DeAndre Ayton and Marvin Bagley, Arizona's structure since the early losses, what Arizona State needs to do to move forward in the Pac-12, UCLA's status as of today, the improvement of USC, and much more! It's another exciting episode of...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Old Dominion head coach Jeff Jones. Topics of discussion include: a comparison of this year's team to the 2015 team that won 27 games, how this team's balance is making a huge impact, the complementary post play of Trey Porter and Brandan Stith, what makes the backcourt so effective, the upcoming matchup with Middl...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back legendary coach and Auburn Radio Network analyst Sonny Smith. Topics of discussion include: the Tigers' rise to 17-2, Bruce Pearl's coaching ability, Bryce Brown's impact, the solidity of Mustapha Heron, defensive improvements this season, 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 Kansas State head coach Bruce Weber. Topics of discussion include: the Wildcats' bourgeoning offense, Barry Brown's impressive play, Dean Wade's versatility, the emergence of Cartier Diarra, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!  About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experie...

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' rise to 16-3, how the pre-conference SEC slate helped prepare for the grind of the season, the development of Kevon Harris and T.J. Holyfield, Shannon Bogues' impact, how the team prepares on gameday, and much more. It's anot...

In this episode of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross break down their top 25 rankings for the week of January 22 and look at which teams continue to rise and fall after another fun week in college basketball.

In this episode of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, host Ken Cross previews Saturday's Big 12 matchups as West Virginia hosts Texas, TCU travels to K-State, Bedlam II takes place in Stillwater, Baylor tries to navigate the "Phog", and the Red Raiders rose into Hilton Coliseum to tangle with the Cyclones. It's another Big 12 preview chocked full of stars, matchups, and more.

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome analyst Jon Crispin of the Big Ten Network. Topics of discussion include: the effects of the one-and-done on Duke and Kentucky, Purdue's staying power, the resurgence of Ohio State, Michigan State's outlook the rest of the season, the surprising struggles for Wisconsin, and much more. It's another exciting episode of...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Western Kentucky Hilltoppers head coach Rick Stansbury. Topics of discussion include: how the Hilltoppers chemistry has developed quickly, the evolving mental toughness, Taveion Hollingsworth's development, Darius Thompson's play at WKU, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Ho...

In this episode of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, host Ken Cross takes a look at the Big 12 matchups for the first half of the week: Kansas at West Virginia, Oklahoma State at Baylor, Oklahoma at Kansas State, Texas Tech at Texas, and Iowa State at TCU. It's another episode chocked full of all the Big 12 knowledge you need for the upcoming week of play.

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back former Georgia Tech, Appalachian State, and Charleston head coach Bobby Cremins. Topics of discussion include: whether this is Tony Bennett's best team at Virginia, Duke's defensive struggles, the depth of the SEC, the Trae Young/Steph Curry comparison, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Northern Colorado assistant coach Ken DeWeese. Topics of discussion include: his father's influence on his coaching philosophy, the Bears' success despite dealing with NCAA sanctions, how Andre Spight and Jordan Davis continue to expand their game, the challenges of travel in the expansive Big Sky, where to find...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Tulane head basketball coach Mike Dunleavy. Topics of discussion include: Tulane's rise to an 11-4 record, the leadership and develop of Cameron Reynolds and Melvin Frazier, Dunleavy's philosophies on transitioning from the NBA level, the Green Wave's backcourt which features Ray Ona Embo and Jordan Cornish, and mu...

In this episode of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross count down their top 25 for the week of January 8. Which teams moved into the top five? And which under the radar teams are climbing up the rankings? Join the guys as they dissect the best teams in college basketball.

In this edition of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, host Ken cross discusses the resilience of the Clemson defense, the Tigers' surprising 14-1 start, guard Marcquise Reed's ability to affect games, the road ahead in the ACC, and much more. About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals,...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back CBS Sports analyst Pete Gillen. Topics of discussion include: Markus Howard's brilliant game for Marquette, the stellar play of LSU's Tremont Waters, Trae Young's excellent start, what to make of the ACC and Big East, the rise of the Mountain West, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Ma...

In this edition of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross discuss Purdue's hot start, why we may be underestimating the Boilermakers' ability to be a Final Four contender, and more.

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Portland assistant coach Bob Cantu. Topics of discussion include: the Pilots' season so far, how the rebuilding process is coming along, the play of Malcolm and Franklin Porter, how Jo Jo Walker and Marcus Shaver are developing, Portland's inclusion in the PK80, a preview of the upcoming matchup with San Diego, a...

In this first installment of the Marching to Madness Season Notebook, Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into Texas Tech's 85-73 win at Kansas, what it means for the Red Raiders going forward, and so much more.

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Princeton assistant coach Brett MacConnell. Topics of discussion include: Princeton's philosophy of recruitment, the diverse talents of the backcourt of Amir Bell, Devin Cannady, and Myles Stephens, the emerging freshman Sebastian Much, how the Ivy League has evolved, a preview of the Tigers' upcoming matchup with...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Troy head coach Phil Cunningham. Topics of discussion include: how Jordon Varnado's injury has impacted the Trojans early on, Wesley Person's development, how other players are continuing to expand their roles, the team's defensive philosophy, expectations heading into Sun Belt play, and so much more. It's anothe...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back MTSU head coach Kermit Davis. Topics of discussion include: building toughness through a 7-1 start, how Nick King has made a huge impact with the Blue Raiders, the development of Brandon Walters and Tyrik Dixon, MTSU's success vs. the SEC, keys to victory against Auburn, and so much more. It's another exciting ep...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Nevada head coach Eric Musselman. Topics of discussion include: the team's 8-0 start and what they learned from losses to Texas Tech and TCU, how the Wolf Pack handle exam week, the creation of chemistry with such a talented roster, why the Mountain West continues to be underrated, and so much more. It's another...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Florida State head coach Leonard Hamilton. Topics of discussion include: the team's recent win over Florida, getting better on the glass, creating depth, how Terance Mann and Phil Cofer are rising stars, M.J. Walker's production as a freshman, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!...