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 21: Rivalry Weekend Preview featuring Syracuse/Georgetown and Seton Hall/Rutgers 13.12.2019

After a slow middle of the week in the Big East, the action will pick up again with a huge slate of 8 games with all but one on Saturday! I've got a brief review on the two games that took place earlier this week with St. John's knocking off Brown and Butler dropping a heartbreaker to Baylor down in Waco. I also have your full weekend preview as games between Syracuse and Georgetown, as well as Se...

The Igloo, Episode 20: Crazy Weekend in Review, Interview with DePaul alum Myke Henry 09.12.2019

After a crazy weekend of hoops around the Big East, I've got my complete analysis of all the action and a brief preview on tomorrow's Butler/Baylor showdown in Waco. Also featured is an interview with DePaul alum Myke Henry, who currently plays in the G League with the Oklahoma City Blue. And finally, I've got an ice breaker about how fans should conduct themselves with the guys in the striped shi...

The Igloo, Episode 19: Sign Mafia Five-Year Anniversary Reunion Special 06.12.2019

It's been exactly five years since the Seton Hall Sign Mafia debuted at the Garden State Hardwood Classic and I got the band back together to celebrate this special anniversary! Tom Golembeski and Dan Letso, both from the SHU Class of 2018, join me to reflect on our memories of being Seton Hall basketball's most loyal student supporters and how much the program grew during our four years in South...

The Igloo, Episode 18: Feast Week Review, Sir'Dominic Pointer Interview, Rysheed Jordan Ice Breaker 02.12.2019

Feast Week is in the books now and we're finally in December! I've got my week in review and preview for the upcoming week for all 10 teams and I also have an interview with current Canton Charge forward and St. John's alum Sir'Dominic Pointer. Finally, for my Ice Breaker segment, I discuss former St. John's star Rysheed Jordan and his recent release from prison and how his past mistakes shouldn't...

The Igloo, Episode 17: Feast Week Continues, Matt Loughlin Joins to Preview the Battle 4 Atlantis 26.11.2019

As Feast Week continues into Thanksgiving, Seton Hall alum and long-time New Jersey Devils broadcaster Matt Loughlin joins me to preview the Battle 4 Atlantis as The Hall looks to prove how good they really are against a loaded tournament field in the Bahamas. I've also got previews for the other Big East teams also competing this week in Feast Week tournaments and analysis on the past week of act...

The Igloo, Episode 16: Let Feast Week Begin! 19.11.2019

Feast Week has officially arrived and I've got previews for this week's tournaments. I also have a special ice breaker where I address trolling on social media (mainly Twitter) and why it shouldn't be a part of college sports.

The Igloo, Episode 15: Gavitt Games Review, George Balekji Joins for Marquette/Wisconsin Preview 16.11.2019

The Gavitt Games have concluded and I've got my complete analysis on all eight games and NBC-15 sports anchor George Balekji joins to preview a huge Sunday matchup between Marquette and Wisconsin. And finally for my Ice Breaker for this episode, I discuss the NCAA's punishment for Seton Hall for transfer tampering and why I think it's somewhat hypocritical for them to punish Seton Hall and not the...

The Igloo, Episode 14: Gavitt Games Preview, Interview with Bryan Felt 11.11.2019

The season gets into full swing as the Gavitt Games tip off this week! Patrick Madden helps me preview all eight upcoming games while Seton Hall AD Bryan Felt joins me for a special interview to fill us in on all the latest news not only with men's basketball, but with the entire athletic department. Finally, for my Ice Breaker, I discuss the issue of mental health awareness in regards to the unex...

The Igloo, Episode 13: Wrapping Up the Opening Slate of Games, Interview with Daniel Ochefu 07.11.2019

Now that every Big East team has their first game under their belts, I go around the league and recap the first two nights of action. Meanwhile, I've got a great interview with Villanova alum Daniel Ochefu as we talk about his college career and so much more. Finally, I've got your complete preview of the upcoming action this weekend with seven games across the league scheduled for Friday and Satu...

The Igloo, Episode 12: College Hoops Is Back! 05.11.2019

Merry Christmas, Big East fans! Basketball season is finally here and I've got my preview of the first two nights of action and a PSA for all of you who plan on attending games throughout the season.

The Igloo, Episode 11: AP Poll Review, Creighton SID Rob Anderson Joins The Show 29.10.2019

Creighton SID Rob Anderson joins the show to talk about the life of an SID in college athletics, I share my thoughts on the preseason AP Poll, and get on my soapbox to defend Rasheem Dunn's right to play for St. John's in 2019-20.

The Igloo, Episode 10: "Mr. Big East" John Fanta Stops By 22.10.2019

BEDN contributor and Fox Sports college basketball play-by-play man John Fanta stops by The Igloo to talk about everything from the upcoming season to 3-on-3 hoops to how he likes his steak cooked. And for my Ice Breaker, I touch on the importance of "The Golden Rule" and how we can apply to that the student-athletes of the Big East.

The Igloo, Episode 9: Big East Class of 2017 Special 16.10.2019

In arguably my biggest episode yet, Big East alumni Darryl Reynolds and Tyler Lewis join me in The Igloo to talk about our great conference, some of their favorite moments from their playing days, and also answer some rapid fire questions.

The Igloo, Episode 8: Villanova and Xavier Preview, Changing Criteria for Big East Coach of the Year 10.10.2019

The final two team previews headline this week's episode as Brendan Reilly helps me preview Villanova while I preview Xavier alone. As for this week's icebreaker, I tackle the issue regarding how the Big East should determine its Coach of the Year at season's end.

The Igloo, Episode 7: Seton Hall and St. John's Preview, Big East and Breast Cancer Awareness 04.10.2019

It's a special collaboration episode with Daly Dose of Hoops as I talk Seton Hall and St. John's hoops with Jason Guerette and Jaden Daly! And for this week's ice breaker, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I encourage the rest of the Big East to follow Creighton's tradition of creating an annual tradition of hosting a cancer awareness game.

The Igloo, Episode 6: Marquette and Providence Preview 30.09.2019

In this episode, I chat with Rhinelander, WI sports anchor and Marquette alum Andrew Goldstein about the Golden Eagles and also preview Providence as the Friars look to return to the tournament after missing out for the first time since the Big East realigned. As for this week's icebreaker, I talk about how the social media accounts of the Big East schools can loosen up and be more attractive to t...

The Igloo, Episode 5: DePaul and Georgetown Breakdown, Defending the Big East as a Power Conference 20.09.2019

In this week's episode, I break down DePaul and Georgetown's schedules this year and get on my soapbox to defend the Big East and prove that it is still one of the elite conferences in college basketball.

The Igloo, Episode 4: Butler and Creighton Schedule Analysis, Fair Pay to Play Act 13.09.2019

In this week's episode, I break down the non-conference schedules of both Butler and Creighton and predict where they will finish in Big East play. And for this week's Ice Breaker, I talk about California's new "Fair Pay to Play Act" and what this could mean for the Big East and the NCAA in the future.

The Igloo, Episode 3: Big East Schedule Release Special 06.09.2019

In honor of the Big East schedule being officially released, I offer a complete breakdown of each team's schedule, name my Top 5 games to look forward to, and go in-depth about why Seton Hall/Villanova absolutely has to be branded as the premier rivalry in the Big East.

The Igloo, Episode 2: Analysis Galore 30.08.2019

A loaded second episode features Tim's analysis of Joe Lunardi's most recent Bracketology update and gives his own seed predictions for his Big East teams in the field. Additionally, Tim dissects DePaul and why they've been stuck at the bottom of the conference for over a decade and discusses why everyone needs to calm down about UConn coming back next year.

The Igloo, Episode 1: Offseason Refresher and Preseason Power Rankings 23.08.2019

In this premiere episode, I discuss the major news of the offseason in the Big East and unveil my preseason power rankings.

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