Tim Best

The Igloo

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The coolest podcast in college hoops

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Tim Best

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Apr 5, 2024

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Episodes

The Igloo, Episode 46: Day 2 of the March Marathon with Special Guest Patrick Madden 11.03.2020

The March Marathon continues as Patrick Madden joins me to share his full predictions for the BET and who will win the Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Freshman of the Year awards in the Big East. Finally, I've got an Ice Breaker on the Ivy League's decision to cancel their conference tournament this week due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The Igloo, Episode 45: Monty Moss Joins The Igloo, Thoughts on the Regular Season Finales 10.03.2020

The Big East regular season is finally in the books, which means the best conference tournament in all of college basketball is right around the corner! My thoughts on the final day of the regular season and this year's All-Big East teams are on this new episode, as well as some analysis and predictions for the Big East tournament from Ramapo broadcaster Monty Moss!

The Igloo, Episode 44: Wrapping Up the Regular Season 07.03.2020

The Big East regular season title and #1 seed in the Big East tourney at MSG will be on the line in Omaha on Saturday when Creighton hosts Seton Hall. I've got my prediction for that game and the other four happening on a loaded Saturday around the Big East to wrap up the regular season, as well as my takes on what happened earlier this week as The Hall failed to clinch the outright regular season...

The Igloo, Episode 43: Seton Hall Inching Closer to Clinching Big East Regular Season Title 03.03.2020

Thanks to Villanova and Creighton losing to unranked opponents, Seton Hall now has the chance to clinch their first outright Big East regular season title on Senior Night. I've got my complete analysis on what was a wild weekend, predictions for this season's final mid-week slate, and an Ice Breaker on appreciating the greatness of Markus Howard and Myles Powell before their college careers end.

The Igloo, Episode 42: Interview with Brandon Mobley, Predictions for Loaded Weekend Slate 29.02.2020

An exciting weekend of games around the Big East is on tap as Markus Howard suits up for his final home game in Milwaukee against Myles Powell and Seton Hall while surging Creighton looks to stay hot in Queens against struggling St. John's. Also featured on this episode is an interview with former Seton Hall standout Brandon Mobley as we discussed his run in South Orange as well as his professiona...

The Igloo, Episode 41: Nuggets GM and former Seton Hall forward Arturas Karnisovas 25.02.2020

I'm kicking it old school on this brand new episode of The Igloo as I've got an exclusive interview with Arturas Karnisovas, who was a two-time Big East champion at Seton Hall and is now the GM of the Denver Nuggets. I also talk about what happened around the league over the weekend and my picks for an abbreviated mid-week slate.

The Igloo, Episode 40: Sign Mafia Preview of St. John's/Seton Hall, Loaded Weekend Slate on Tap 22.02.2020

I'll be back at Seton Hall this Sunday for my first game this season alongside my Sign Mafia brothers Tom Golembeski, Dan Letso, and Andrew Smedberg, who joined me to preview the game that day between St. John's and Seton Hall. Also, I've got my analysis on everything that happened earlier this week and my predictions for another stacked weekend lineup.

The Igloo, Episode 39: Steve Lavin Joins The Igloo, Weekend Review, and Mid-Week Picks 18.02.2020

I've got arguably my biggest guest to date on this brand new episode as former St. John's head coach and current FOX college hoops analyst Steve Lavin joins the show. I also share my thoughts on what was a wild weekend in the Big East and my picks for the mid-week slate.

The Igloo, Episode 38: Dave Popkin Joins The Show and Weekend Picks 15.02.2020

On this loaded episode, Seton Hall radio commentator Dave Popkin joins to talk about how the Pirates have managed to be so successful this year despite injuries and disappointing losses in non-conference play. I also have my weekend picks and an Ice Breaker on the Big East's diversity in their coaching ranks in honor of February being Black History Month as half of the league's coaches are of Afri...

The Igloo, Episode 37: Jake Adkins and SHUHoops' Chris McManus 12.02.2020

An exciting slate of games is on tap for Wednesday night as there are two ranked matchups scheduled. Chris McManus from SHUHoops joins me to talk about The Hall's incredible win over Villanova and give his scouting report on their next opponent, Creighton. Also joining me is Jake Adkins, one of the most popular people in all of college basketball Twitter, as we discuss the Big East and how this co...

The Igloo, Episode 36: Preview of Seton Hall/Villanova with "D-Rey" Darryl Reynolds 08.02.2020

After an exciting mid-week slate which saw Butler beat Villanova on a buzzer-beating three and Providence upsetting #21 Creighton, we now move on to the weekend where #12 Seton Hall looks to extend their lead on #10 Villanova in the Big East standings when they visit the Wildcats on Saturday. Joining me to help me preview this blockbuster is none other than Darryl Reynolds, BEDN contributor and Vi...

The Igloo, Episode 35: Just Another Wild Weekend in the Big East, Right? 04.02.2020

Over the weekend, all three of the Big East's ranked teams were upset at home by unranked opponents. I've got my analysis on how and why it happened and I also have my mid-week preview as these teams look to bounce back while Creighton, now back in the Top 25 at #21, looks to defend their ranking.

The Igloo, Episode 34: Mid-Week Games in Review and Interview with Marquette Alum Andrew Rowsey 31.01.2020

It was a wild week in the Big East as Butler and Seton Hall survived upset bids while Marquette won a double-overtime thriller over Xavier in Cincy. I've got my analysis on everything I mentioned, as well as a full preview of this weekend's slate and an interview with former Marquette star Andrew Rowsey!

The Igloo, Episode 33: A Tribute to Kobe Bryant and Mid-Week Preview 28.01.2020

It was a very hard weekend for hoops fans as we all mourn the loss of Kobe Bryant, but it was still a good weekend as Butler got back in the win column with an OT victory at home over Marquette while Creighton and St. John's completed season sweeps of Xavier and DePaul respectively. You also wanna listen to my Ice Breaker as I share my personal thoughts on Kobe and the impact he had on my life.

The Igloo, Episode 32: Perspective on the old Big East with Former Seton Hall Captain Daryl Crist 25.01.2020

On this episode, I talk about those who have thrived and struggled in Big East play thus far and how they'll fare moving forward. Also, Seton Hall alum Daryl Crist joins me to talk about his time playing in the old Big East in the early 90s and playing on two Big East title teams during Seton Hall's "Glory Days" under head coach P.J. Carlesimo. Finally, I've got my weekend preview and an Ice Break...

The Igloo, Episode 31: Interview with Villanova Legend Phil Booth and Mid-Week Preview 21.01.2020

It was a wild weekend of hoops in the Big East and I break down everything that happened, including Myles Powell becoming only the fifth player in the history of Seton Hall basketball to reach the 2000-point plateau. Also, Phil Booth joins me to talk about his career at Villanova. Finally, I've got your mid-week preview as all 10 teams are in action and an Ice Breaker on a St. John's assistant coa...

The Igloo, Episode 30: Review of Mid-Week Slate, Interviews with Sterling Gibbs and Justin Patton 18.01.2020

This past slate of games featured some notable upsets as #5 Butler was beaten at Hinkle Fieldhouse by #18 Seton Hall and #25 Creighton fell on the road to Georgetown and my analysis on that and more is featured in this episode. Also, former Big East stars Sterling Gibbs and Justin Patton join me to reflect on their careers in the Big East and how they're doing professionally. Finally, I'll get you...

The Igloo, Episode 29, Featuring Special Guests Jeff Goodman and Lukas Harkins 14.01.2020

On this loaded episode of The Igloo, renowned college basketball insider Jeff Goodman joins me to give me his perspective on how this season has transpired in the Big East and also joining me is Lukas Harkins, writer and bracketologist with Busting Brackets, as we discuss Wednesday's big matchup between Seton Hall and Butler at Hinkle and how Big East teams are stacking up according to his latest...

The Igloo, Episode 28: Recap of Mid-Week Action and Preview of Fully Loaded Weekend Slate 10.01.2020

An eventful slate of games from Tuesday and Wednesday yielded some weird results to say the least and I've got my analysis of it all here on this episode. I also have your complete weekend preview as sixth-ranked Butler visits The Dunk Friday night to take on Providence in a battle of unbeatens in conference play and the Big East's two top players square off as Markus Howard and Marquette visit My...

The Igloo, Episode 27: Opening Week of Big East Play Recap, Preview of Mid-Week Matchups 07.01.2020

One week of conference play is officially in the book and it's had its fair share of shocking results so far. I'll discuss what I saw and learned from all five games that happened over the weekend and what to watch for this week with doubleheaders scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday night.

The Igloo, Episode 26: Roundup of Big East Openers, Weekend Preview, and Roosevelt Jones Interview 03.01.2020

The opening slate of Big East play is in the books and my full analysis of all the action is on this episode. Also, I've got a full weekend preview as a Saturday matchup on FOX between Villanova and Marquette headlines the weekend schedule. Butler legend Roosevelt Jones will also be on for a special interview. And finally, I talk about David Stern and the "One and Done" Rule for my Ice Breaker in...

The Igloo, Episode 25: Big East Openers Preview with Patrick Madden 30.12.2019

Big East play is finally here and joining me to preview the slate of opening games going on this week is none other than Patrick Madden from the Big Big East Blog. Finally, I've got an Ice Breaker on the chaos that the first two months of this college hoops season has given us.

The Igloo, Episode 24 28.12.2019

It was a weekend to remember for the Big East as all 10 teams won and I've got my full analysis on everything that transpired, including Villanova's upset of top-ranked Kansas and St. John's shocking #16 Arizona in San Fran.

The Igloo, Episode 23: Matt Carlino Joins The Igloo, Kansas/Villanova Preview with Brendan Reilly 20.12.2019

In this jampacked episode, I've got an in-depth preview of Saturday's blockbuster matchup between top-ranked Kansas and Villanova with Brendan Reilly of VUHoops. Also joining me is Matt Carlino, a former Marquette sharpshooter who is now a grad assistant under the legendary Jamie Dixon at TCU. And finally for the Ice Breaker for this episode, I talk about an aspect of being a Big East head coach t...

The Igloo, Episode 22: Eron Gordon Interview, Weekend Recap and Preview of the Coming Week 17.12.2019

It was a weekend of highs and lows across the Big East and I've got my full analysis on all of the action that went down. Former Seton Hall Pirate and current Valparaiso Crusader Eron Gordon joins me to talk about his experience at Seton Hall. Then, I've got your full mid-week preview as I break down Thursday's huge Maryland/Seton Hall matchup with a little bit of a twist to it as it will be "Star...

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