Straight Outta WAC

Here are some thoughts on the New Mexico State situation regarding the incident on Nov. 19 that left one 19-year-old dead and an Aggie basketball player in the hospital.  Get your WAC Hoops gear at 15% off - https://wac-hoops-nation.myspreadshop.com/ Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

It is Super Tuesday. And unfortunately, it's not as super as we had hoped as the WAC no longer has an undefeated team. But, perhaps a pair of games on Tuesday night can right the ship and get the WAC back to its winning ways.  Here is a recap of both Sam Houston and Seattle U from Big Monday. And a preview of Tarleton hosting Weber State and GCU hosting Alcorn State on Super Tuesday. Get your WAC...

Big Monday was once a big thing for the Western Athletic Conference. You know, those late Monday tip-offs between Utah and BYU. Or San Diego State-BYU and so forth. Sellout crowds at the various arenas where the game was broadcast as part of ESPN's Big Monday and Super Tuesday games. Those were a blast. And in a wild twist of fate, the WAC gets a Big Monday once again. Okay, the games won't be bro...

You asked for it and now you got it. Here are the first WAC Hoops power rankings of the 2022-23 season via podcast. Give it a listen, share your thoughts, and debate all you want. These will come out weekly as the season goes along. It's been a fun two and a half weeks and it's only going to get better. Check out the Black Friday Deals at Fanatics...Use promo code BLACKFRIDAY to get 30% off your o...

In the newest episode of the Straight Outta WAC podcast, Chelsea, Derryl and Kyle talk about surprises around the WAC, games that stand out, and some impressive starts as we head into Thanksgiving.  Remember to get your WAC Hoops gear at https://wac-hoops-nation.myspreadshop.com Remember to follow WAC Hoops Digest on Social Media Twitter - https://twitter.com/WACHoopsDigest Facebook - https://www....

It was the return of the Jacks vs the Jacks this weekend in South Dakota but our boys, THE BEST JACKS, came out of there with the W!!!! A big upset win vs the 17th-ranked* jackrabbits. Next up?? CANADA!!! *17th ranked in the CI NCAA Basketball Poll  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/partinmealex/message Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoo...

Woof. Frantic. These are just a few of the words used to describe the final home game before finally hitting the road to SDSU and then to Canada! Not the best game BUT let's just take a few things into consideration here people.....but in order to know what those things are, you are going to have to listen to this episode.  Let's rant then let's calm down. The skies are not falling...yet.  #AxeEm...

The New Mexico State women's basketball team and the Utah Tech women's basketball team both picked up huge wins on Tuesday night. The Aggies beat in-state rival New Mexico. And the Trailblazers put on both an offensive and defensive clinic to blow out in-state foe Utah State. Aggie head coach Jody Adams joined the podcast as did Trailblazers head coach JD Gustin to talk about the wins, where they...

Sam Houston Bearkats radio voice of the Bearkats Carlos Zimmerman joined the Straight Outta WAC podcast. Zimmerman talks about his call in the upset over Oklahoma, what has surprised him so far early in the 2022-23 season, and more.  Get your NBA City Edition Gear - https://lids.7q8j.net/c/3592578/1508952/9679 Or your Houston Astros World Series Champs Gear - https://mlbshop.ue7a.net/c/3592578/150...

New Mexico State broadcaster Adam Young joins the Straight Outta WAC podcast for the Aggie Weekly episode to talk about men's and women's basketball, excitement around Aggie Land and more.  Get your NBA City Edition Gear - https://lids.7q8j.net/c/3592578/1508952/9679 Or your Houston Astros World Series Champs Gear - https://mlbshop.ue7a.net/c/3592578/1504993/9676 Remember to follow WAC Hoops Diges...

Gardner Webb came. They tried. We conquered.  #AxedEm #PressU --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/partinmealex/message Get full access to WAC Hoops Nation Newsletter at www.wachoopsnation.com/subscribe

Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you to all the Vets and what they have done and continue to do for this great country of ours! 00:00 - Intro/Thankful For Veterans 1:58 - Ups and Downs of Week 1 2:29 - SFA Win Over Gardner Webb 4:26 - Derryl Joins the Podcast 4:52 - Flop Rule 8:21 - Commercial 9:12 - UTRGV WBB Win 12:31 - SFA WBB Breakdown 21:19 - Non-DI Thoughts 29:58 - Friday Night Games 31:40 - Call...

UTRGV men's basketball head coach Matt Figger is in his second season in Edinburg. And the 2022-23 roster is deeper and has more size. Three players 6-11 or taller grace the roster including GCU transfer Dima Zdor who Figger is really high on. Freshman point guard Adonte' Holiman along with teammate Will Johnston have looked in practice. And Figger believes that the Vaqueros are going to shock peo...

UTRGV women's basketball head coach Lane Lord joined the Straight Outta WAC podcast today to talk about the Vaqueros, the crazy week to end the 2022-23 season, the culture being built at UTRGV, schedule news, and some new faces along with seven veterans returning. Remember to get your WAC Hoops gear at https://wac-hoops-nation.myspreadshop.com Remember to follow WAC Hoops Digest on Social Media Tw...

The Utah Valley Wolverines women's basketball team loses 75 percent of its scoring from 2021-22. This includes All-WAC selections Maria Carvalho and Josie Williams. But head coach Dan Nielson isn't fazed and is looking forward to perhaps a different style of basketball in 2022-23. On the newest episode of the podcast, Nielson talks about the Wolverines, recruiting, schedules and so forth. Get Your...

Utah Valley men's basketball head coach Mark Madsen stopped by to visit the podcast. Madsen is in his fourth year as the Wolverines head coach. And during that time, Madsen has a WAC regular season title, a win over a nationally ranked opponent and a win over a Power 6 opponent. The Wolverines are loaded as they return nearly everyone from a 21-win team. And while they lose Fardaws Aimaq, they als...

Utah Tech men's basketball head coach Jon Judkins is the all-time winningest collegiate coach in the state of Utah. Along with that, Judkins is the longest-tenured coach in the WAC, entering his 18th season in St. George. Judkins just signed a 5-year extension right as the Trailblazers enter a new era where they are finally eligible for the WAC Tournament. Rosters schedules, recruiting and more ar...

The Utah Tech women's basketball team has had an eventful transition to the Division I era. The first season was cut short due to the health and safety of the student-athletes. 2021-22 was the first full season at the Division I level. And now the Trailblazers, under a new brand, are primed for the 2022-23 season and a run to WAC Vegas. Head coach JD Gustin is excited for his squad that has some v...

The first game & home opener all wrapped up into one LONG Monday night! The Lumberjacks sailed smoothly into the win column with a victory over LeTourneau and of course Alex & Jacks w/ special guest Buckets discuss all the good, bad, & everything in between.  Next game: Thursday @ the Sawmill 6:30 PM vs a good D1 Gardner Webb opponent. Come early. Be Loud. Wear Purple. GO JACKS!  #AxeE...

As the UT-Arlington Mavericks return to the Western Athletic Conference, Greg Young makes it very clear he is trying to rebuild a once proud program from the ground up. From being fired to coming back to UTA, Young and the Mavericks are, well, young. Nine new players will down the blue, orange and white. And as of right now there are questions about the roster, who will be 'The Guy' and a somewhat...

The Lady Mavs of UT-Arlington come into their first season in the WAC as conference champions. Starr Jacobs and the Lady Mavs won the Sun Belt Conference tournament and earned the auto bid to the NCAA Tournament. Yes, the Lady Mavs fell to 3-seed Iowa State but the growth and experience is what head coach Shereka Wright is most excited about. Listen to what she has to say. Check out the WAC Hoops...

Tarleton women's basketball head coach Misty Wilson has been at Tarleton State as a player and a coach for over 25 years. And as the Texans prepare for their first season of eligibility for the WAC Tournament, Wilson is excited to get going. On this episode, Wilson talks about the growth of the university and about her team and what to look for. Click the link to get discounts on hotels and shows...

Billy Gillispie says the goal for Tarleton is to win a national title. And the Texans have the resources to do just that. Now it is about finding the best players to come to Stephenville. On this new episode of the Straight Outta WAC podcast, Gillispie talks about Tarleton, the resources, NIL, the return of Shakur Daniel, and more as the Texans are now eligible for the WAC Tournament. Be sure to h...

SFA women's basketball head coach Mark Kellogg joined the Straight Outta WAC podcast on Wednesday morning. The Ladyjacks are coming off a WAC regular season and tournament title and another appearance in the NCAA Tournament. There were some big losses and an even bigger offseason loss for the Ladyjacks. Kellogg breaks it all down in this episode. Book Your Trip to Las Vegas - https://vegas.vdvm.ne...

The SFA men's basketball team is coming off a year in which they won 10 straight games to end the regular season and earn a share of the 2021-22 WAC regular season crown. Head coach Kyle Keller felt it was one of the better seasons his team had considering the circumstances. Now, with a bevy of sophomores, the return of Roti Ware and Nigel Hawkins finally being cleared to play, the Jacks are ready...