Marching to Madness

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Charlotte head coach Mark Price. Topics of discussion include: what Price has learned from coaches like Bobby Cremins and Lenny Wilkens, how Price and company have tried to establish a culture within the Charlotte program, the increased efforts in adding an inside game, how the 49ers have developed the free throw...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner. Topics of discussion include: what Turner learned from coaching alongside coaches like Mike Montgomery and Don Nelson, how Turner was able to turn the Anteater program around in his third season, his defensive philosophy, how the UC Irvine roster is shaping up heading into ne...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back former coach and current Auburn Sports Network radio analyst Sonny Smith. Topics of discussion include: how Bruce Pearl has turned around the program, why the Tigers faced their fair share of struggles last season, the team's outlook for the upcoming season, Smith's love of NASCAR, and so much more. It's another...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Stephen F. Austin head coach Kyle Keller. Topics of discussion include: the tremendous coaches that Keller has worked with during his career, takeaways from his first season with the Lumberjacks, the depth of next season's roster, scheduling power conference teams as a successful mid-major program, the transfer sit...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Rivals recruiting writer David Sisk. Topics of discussion include: Kevin Knox choosing Kentucky, how his decision affects Duke going forward, where Mohamed Bamba could land, the impact Brandon McCoy could have on UNLV, Louisville's recruiting style, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by Oklahoma State head coach Mike Boynton. Topics of discussion include: Boynton's transition to his new role, the importance of retaining Lamont Evans and adding John Cooper to the staff, Oklahoma State's player development philosophy, how newcomers Kendall Smith and Zach Dawson will impact the roster, and so much...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined by TigerRag.com editor Cody Worsham to talk all things LSU basketball. Topics of discussion include: where things went wrong for Johnny Jones, the initial reaction to the Will Wade hire, the impact of Wade's assistant coaches on the recruiting trail, LSU's roster turnover, how quickly we'll see the Tigers get back...

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 development over the past two years, reflections on the memorable comeback victory at New Mexico, the addition of Johnny Jones on the Nevada staff, Ramon Sessions giving back to the program, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episod...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in ESPN analyst Dino Gaudio. Topics of discussion include: Gaudio's time at the Kansas men's basketball fantasy camp, reflections on the late Skip Prosser, the transfer situation in college basketball, Wichita State's move to the AAC, and so much more. It's a jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts:...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Winthrop head coach Pat Kelsey. Topics of discussion include: how the Eagles marched to the NCAA Tournament this past season, the development of Xavier Cooks, how Australia is becoming a popular recruiting location for the program, Kelsey's decision to return to Rock Hill, and so much more. It's another exciting ep...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak. Topics of discussion include: how Krystkowiak has built up the Utes program, the development of Kyle Kuzma, differences between coaching in college basketball and the NBA, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has o...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Jerry Ratcliffe of The Daily Progress to talk all things Virginia basketball. Topics of discussion include: whether the Cavaliers overachieved this past season, how Tony Bennett is handling the current transfer situation, the glory days of Ralph Sampson, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching t...

In another special coaching carousel episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross discuss the latest coaching moves in the world of college basketball. Topics of discussion include: Patrick Ewing taking over at Georgetown, Paul Weir's in-state move from New Mexico State to New Mexico, Derek Kellogg and John Groce transitioning back to the mid-major level, and so much more. It's...

In this special recruiting episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Rivals recruiting writer David Sisk. Topics of discussion include: how Kentucky's 2017 recruiting class stacks up with previous classes, the state of recruiting at Indiana and Illinois with new coaches at both programs, Cuonzo Martin completely changing the Missouri basketball landscape with Mi...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in TCU head coach Jamie Dixon. The trio discuss Dixon's initial message to the team when he first took the job, how they bounced back from a seven-game losing streak to win the NIT, the development of Kenrich Williams and Vladamir Brodziansky, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! Abo...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into a successful SEC basketball season with Lyn Scarbrough of Lindy's Sports. Topics of discussion include: how SEC teams stole the show in the women's tournament, South Carolina's magical run on the men's side, the future of Alabama and Auburn basketball, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to...

In this milestone episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Scott Fishman (@acoachingdream) to talk about his journey across the country to pursue his dream of becoming a college basketball coach. The guys discuss where Scott came up with the idea, the people that he has met along the way, the most important thing he's learned during the journey, and so much more....

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Wyoming head coach Allen Edwards. The trio discuss the Cowboys winning the CBI title, what Edwards has learned from his mentors over the years, the continued development of Justin James, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experi...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in new Cal head coach Wyking Jones. The trio discuss what Jones has learned as an assistant, the high school basketball scene in the state, the development of Charlie Moore and Don Coleman, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of expe...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Pittsburg State head coach Kim Anderson. The trio discuss what attracted Anderson to the job, the transition from the DI to D2 level, the biggest thing he learned from the Missouri experience, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross recap Monday's national title game between Gonzaga and North Carolina. Topics of discussion include: how the officiating affected the game quality, Joel Berry stepping up in big moments for the Tar Heels, Zach Collins getting in foul trouble, what this means going forward for the Zags, and so much more. It's another exciting...

In this special episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Portland assistant Bob Cantu to preview Monday's national title game between Gonzaga and North Carolina. Topics of discussion include: how Portland tried to defend the Zags during their two regular season meetings, Mark Few building his program into a national powerhouse, what North Carolina needs to do t...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross recap Saturday night's Final Four action in Phoenix. Topics of discussion include: The shot that changed the Gonzaga/South Carolina game, the excellence of Nigel Williams-Goss, the thriller between North Carolina and Oregon, Kennedy Meeks fueling the Tar Heels to victory, and so much more. It's another loaded episode of March...

In another coaching carousel episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into recent coaching changes in the world of college basketball. Topics of discussion include: Archie Miller taking over at Indiana, Dayton landing Anthony Grant, Mike Rhoades returning to VCU, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has o...

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross are joined once again by Rivals college basketball writer and recruiting insider David Sisk to preview Saturday's Final Four matchups. The trio discuss the keys to South Carolina continuing its surprising run, how Gonzaga matches up with the Gamecocks, Jordan Bell's emergence for Oregon, North Carolina's impressive rebounding...