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The purpose of the Bonafide Basketball podcast is to promote, popularize and celebrate the incredible teams, players and coaches at the NCAA Division II level. Every week, host Chris Cottrell will provide the latest news, analysis, insight and interviews featuring the teams, leagues, players and coaches from around NCAA Division II men’s basketball.

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    • May 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 121 EPISODES


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    "REBOUND" and Yeshiva University Men's Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 26:50


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners will hear host Chris Cottrell interview Coach Elliot Steinmetz, from NCAA Division III Yeshiva University discuss “REBOUND" - a documentary currently airing on Fox Nation that followed the 2023-2024 Yeshiva University men's basketball team following the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks on Israel.  Cottrell and Steinmetz discuss the attacks and their impact on the campus community and men's basketball team at Yeshiva University.  They also discuss the decision to make the documentary, continue playing the season and the team's foreign trip to Israel. Link to the Documentary, "REBOUND" on Fox Nation:https://nation.foxnews.com/watch/85104a2726c387b4bfd1197f1d5b9f89/2023-2024 Yeshiva University Men's Basketball Rosterhttps://yumacs.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster2023-2024 Yeshiva University Men's Basketball Schedulehttps://yumacs.com/sports/mens-basketball/schedule/2023-24The 2025 Small College Basketball Award winners can be found here...https://www.smallcollegebasketball.com/awardsThe Small College Basketball Podcast has been named #8 of the "Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts" by Feedspot.... and the 61st best College Basketball Podcast by Million Podcasts.   Please click below for the full lists...  https://ncaa.feedspot.com/college_basketball_podcasts/ https://www.millionpodcasts.com/college-basketball-podcasts/For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.comFor all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.comFor more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcastYou can follow Host Chris Cottrell onTwitter @Coach_Cottrell_LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Championship Interviews!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 50:06


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners will hear host Chris Cottrell celebrating the NCAA Division II National Champions, Nova Southeastern University with Coach Jim Crutchfield and Bevo Francis Award Winner, MJ Iraldi.   Also, on today's episode, listeners can celebrate the NAIA National Champions, the College of Idaho Yotes and Coach Colby Blaine.  Cottrell also provides a brief recap of the 2025 Small College Basketball Award winners...   Read about Nova Southeastern's National Championship here...https://nsusharks.com/index.aspxRead about the College of Idaho's National Championship here...https://yoteathletics.com/sports/mens-basketballThe 2025 Small College Basketball Award winners can be found here...https://www.smallcollegebasketball.com/awardsThe Small College Basketball Podcast has been named #8 of the "Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts" by Feedspot.... and the 61st best College Basketball Podcast by Million Podcasts.   Please click below for the full lists...  https://ncaa.feedspot.com/college_basketball_podcasts/ https://www.millionpodcasts.com/college-basketball-podcasts/For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.comFor all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.comFor more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcastYou can follow Host Chris Cottrell onTwitter @Coach_Cottrell_LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    National Champions !!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 13:08


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners will hear host Chris Cottrell celebrating the 6-small college basketball National Champions, crowned so far during March Madness.. Cottrell also provides a brief recap and preview of the NCAA Division II National Championship game, later today, Saturday, March 29, 2025.  USCAA Men's Basketball Division I National Championshiphttps://uscaachampionships.com/2024-25_Championships/2025_Basketball/Press_Releases/mens_basketball_division_1_championshipUSCAA Men's Basketball Division II National Championship https://uscaachampionships.com/2024-25_Championships/2025_Basketball/Press_Releases/mens_basketball_division_2_championshipNCCAA Men's Basketball Division I National Championship https://thenccaa.org/tournaments/?id=4824&path=mbballNCCAA Men's Basketball Division II National Championshiphttps://thenccaa.org/tournaments/?id=4827&path=mbball2NAIA Men's Basketball Natioinal Championshiphttps://www.naia.org/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/Game_15_RecapNCAA Division III Men's Basketball National Championshiphttps://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2025-03-18/trinity-ct-wins-2025-ncaa-diii-mens-basketball-championshipNCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Championshiphttps://www.ncaa.com/sports/basketball-men/d2The Small College Basketball Podcast has been named #8 of the "Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts" by Feedspot.... and the 61st best College Basketball Podcast by Million Podcasts.   Please click below for the full lists...  https://ncaa.feedspot.com/college_basketball_podcasts/ https://www.millionpodcasts.com/college-basketball-podcasts/For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.comFor all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.comFor more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcastYou can follow Host Chris Cottrell onTwitter @Coach_Cottrell_LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    d3 Sweet 16 Preview w/ Pat Coleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 36:31


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a chat with d3Hoops.com Managing Editor and D3 Basketball guru, Pat Coleman.  Coleman joins the SCB Podcast for the third season in a row to breakdown the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball tournament, now underway and entering the Sweet 16 Rounds.  Together, Cottrell and Coleman recap the upsets of the first and second rounds.  The tandem also discuss multiple teams, players and performances from the first and second rounds.  Pat Colman lists his teams to watch, does your team make the cut... as well as the top performers thus far.  Cottrell and Coleman wrap uo with the most intriguing match-ups of the upcoming Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds... Check out the links below to follow more of the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball National Tournament.... Link: NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship, Updated Brackethttps://d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2025/bracketLink: NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Day 2 Recaphttps://d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2025/second-round-recapLink: NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Day 1 Recaphttps://d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2025/first-round-recapThe Small College Basketball Podcast has been named #8 of the "Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts" by Feedspot.  Please click here for the full article. https://ncaa.feedspot.com/college_basketball_podcasts/ For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.comFor all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.comFor more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcastYou can follow Host Chris Cottrell onTwitter @Coach_Cottrell_LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    SCB, A Day in the Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 26:10


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a chat with University of Mary Washington, Guard, Jadon Burgess.Together, Cottrell and Burgess discuss their connection and the meaningful relationships basketball has allowed them both to develop.  Jadon discusses his process leading to a successful sophomore season thus far as well as his most important influences.  Jadon also explains the "Day in the Life" of an NCAA Division III Men's Basketball student athlete and his upcoming conference tournament.  Link:  University of Mary Washington Men's Basketball…..Link:  Sophomore Guard, Jadon Burgess…..The Small College Basketball Podcast has been named #8 of the "Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts" by Feedspot.  Please click here for the full article.https://ncaa.feedspot.com/college_basketball_podcasts/For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.comFor all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.comFor more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcastYou can follow Host Chris Cottrell onTwitter @Coach_Cottrell_LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    What to Watch for in Small College Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2025 38:30


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a chat with the founder of Small College Basketball, John McCarthy.  Together, Cottrell and McCarthy break down the top Small College Basketball teams to watch as we near the end of the regular season.  Programs from all across NCAA Division II, Division III and NAIA all make the list.   Cottrell and McCarthy also discuss players to watch, some of the best performances of the season so far as well as the Small College Basketball Awards.  The link to descriptions of the Small College Basketball awards are below... https://www.smallcollegebasketball.com/awardsThe Small College Basketball Podcast has been named #8 of the "Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts" by Feedspot.  Please click here for the full article. https://ncaa.feedspot.com/college_basketball_podcasts/ For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.comFor all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoopsor visit www.smallcollegebasketball.comFor more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcastYou can follow Host Chris Cottrell onTwitter @Coach_Cottrell_LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    NAIA Top 10 Check-in

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 55:17


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a chat with two of top coaches in NAIA Men's Basketball.   From Bethel University, Coach Steve Drabyn joins Cottell to discuss his team's leadership, balancing the NCCAA and NAIA rankings as well as the always demanding Crossrads League.  https://bupilots.com/sports/mens-basketball  Joining Cottrell from top ranked Georgetwon College, in KY is Coach Chris Briggs.  Coach Briggs and Cottrell discuss their number one national ranking, winning 18 straight games and his players who were recently named to the Bevo Francis Watch-List.   https://georgetowncollegeathletics.com/sports/mbkb/index  The Small College Basketball Podcast has been named #8 of the "Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts" by Feedspot.  Please click here for the full article.  https://ncaa.feedspot.com/college_basketball_podcasts/  For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    D3 Round Up w/ Bob Quillman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 31:18


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a chat with NCAA Division III Basketball guru, Bob Quillman.  Bob Quillman hosts the Q-Cast discussing all aspects of NCAA Division III Basketball.  Click here for a link to the Q-Cast....  The discussion between Quillman and Cottrell includes the new NCAA Division III "NPI" format, for selection and seeding of this year's NCAA tournament.  Additionally, Quillman shares his thoughts on the top 25, teams to watch and players to watch going into the second half of the NCAA Division II season, as well as the remaining unbeaten teams in NCAA D3 Hoops.    The Small College Basketball Podcast has been named #8 of the "Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts" by Feedspot.  Please click here for the full article.  https://ncaa.feedspot.com/college_basketball_podcasts/  For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    The Top Two.... D II's

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 55:33


    Show Notes In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a two interview episode.  Cottrell is joined by the coaches from the top two ranked teams in the country, at the NCAA DIVISION II level.   From top ranked Nova Southeastern University, Coach Jim Crutchfield and Cottrell discuss his team's depth, style of play and the return of Dallas Graziani.   From second ranked, Washburn University Coach Brett Ballard and Cottrell discuss where this Washburn team ranks among all of the successful teams he's had as well as the challenges of the always talented MIAA.   Nova Southeastern https://nsusharks.com/sports/mens-basketball Washburn https://wusports.com/sports/mens-basketball The Small College Basketball Podcast has been named #8 of the "Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts" by Feedspot.  Please click here for the full article.  https://ncaa.feedspot.com/college_basketball_podcasts/  For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Division III National Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 53:09


    Show Notes In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a two interview episode.  Cottrell is joined by coaches from NCAA DIVISION III programs, both of whom are currently in their respective TOP 25 polls.   From Emory University, Head Coach Jason Zimmerman discusses the team's first ever number one national ranking and the formula for his success for more than a decade at Emory.   Cottrell is also joined by Coach BJ Dunne, head coach of Gettysburg College.  Cottrell and Dunne discuss Gettysburg College's first national ranking since 2008 and their highest rank in program history.   https://emoryathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball https://gettysburgsports.com/sports/mens-basketball The Small College Basketball Podcast has been named #8 of the "Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts" by Feedspot.  Please click here for the full article.   https://ncaa.feedspot.com/college_basketball_podcasts/ For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    NAIA, USCAA Check In

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2024 37:11


    In today's episode of the ⁠Small College Basketball Podcast⁠, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a two interview episode.  Cottrell is joined by coaches from NAIA, USCAA, both of whom are currently in their respective TOP 25 polls.   From the NAIA, Head Coach Chris Wright (Langston University) discusses his roster turnover, the start of his season and the documentary "1 to 35."    Cottrell is also joined by Coach Desmond Randall, head coach of Villa Maria College, currently the #1 team in the USCAA Men's Basketball Poll.  Cottrell and Randall discuss the unique level of USCAA basketball, his team's travel rituals and the schedule going forward.   ⁠https://langstonsports.com/sports/mens-basketball⁠ ⁠https://villavikings.com/sports/mens-basketball⁠  The Small College Basketball Podcast has been named #8 of the "Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts" by Feedspot.  Please click here for the full article.   https://ncaa.feedspot.com/college_basketball_podcasts/ For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email ⁠smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com⁠ For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit ⁠www.smallcollegebasketball.com⁠ For more information visit ⁠https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast⁠ You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    NCCAA Championship and Transitions w/ Pat Estepp

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 25:24


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with 2024 National Christian College Athletic Association head coach Pat Estepp.  Pat Estepp led Cedarville University to last year's NCCAA Men's Basketball National Championship, his third as the head coach at Cedarville University.  Now, Coach Estepp has moved onto an assistant coaching role at Furman University, a member of NCAA Division I and the Southern Conference.  Cottrell and Estepp discuss last season's national championship, Coach Estepp's transition to Furman and what he loves about Small College Basketball. Cedarville University National Championship Furman Paladins Men's Basketball For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Past Champions Interviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2024 69:57


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a “Fast Break” around Small College Basketball, celebrating the best games, upsets and performances from the last week.  Cottrell also hosts three interviews, with the reigning national championship head coaches from NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and the NAIA.  Cottrell discusses Minnesota State Basketball with Coach Matt Margenthaler, Trine University Men's Basketball with coach Brooks Miller and Freed-Hardeman University Men's basketball with Coach Dew Stutts.  Minnesota State Men's Basketball LINKTrine University Men's Basketball LINK Freed-Hardeman University Men's Basketball LINK For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Wayne Cavadi and the SCB Hall of Fame Classic Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 34:37


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a conversation and recap of the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, with guest Wayne Cavadi. In this interview, Cottrell and Cavadi recap match-ups from the NCAA Division II opening weekend tournament. The conversation also gets into teams, players and coaches to watch across NCAA Division II men's basketball.  Website featuring Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic Website featuring Wayne Cavadi's NCAA Division II Coverage For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    2024-25 SCB Preview w/ John McCarthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 67:21


    Today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast previews the upcoming season at the NCAA Division III, NCAA Division II, and NAIA Levels. Host Chris Cottrell chats with the founder of Small College Basketball, John McCarthy about teams and players to watch. Also, Cottrell and McCarthy preview the upcoming Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, tipping off Saturday November 2, 2024 from Florida Southern College. For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Cedarville Univ, NCCAA Champions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 30:42


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Pat Estepp.  This season Coach Estepp led Cedarville University to the NCCAA Men's Basketball National Championship!!  Cottrell and Estepp discuss the journey of the Cedarville Yellow Jackets season and recap the national championship game against Wayland Baptist.   Website featuring Cedarville University Basketball Website featuring the National Championship Game Recap Website featuring Coach Pat Estepp For additional information please click the links below to follow all of the Small College Basketball National Tournament progress. Website featuring NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament Website featuring NCAA Division III Men's Basketball National Tournament Website featuring NAIA National Tournament  Website featuring NCCAA National Tournament Website featuring USCAA National Tournament  Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Division III Champs, Trine Universtiy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 39:06


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Brooks Miller.  This season Brooks Miller led Trine University to the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball National Championship!!  Cottrell and Miller discuss the journey of the Trine Thunder season and recap the national championship game against Hampden Sydney.   Cottrell and Miller also briefly discuss buzzer beaters, the best team activities from this past season and how the team and coaches locked into the NCAA tournament.   Website featuring Trine University Basketball Website featuring the National Championship Game Recap Website featuring Coach Brooks Miller For additional information please click the links below to follow all of the Small College Basketball National Tournament progress. Website featuring NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament Website featuring NCAA Division III Men's Basketball National Tournament Website featuring NAIA National Tournament  Website featuring NCCAA National Tournament Website featuring USCAA National Tournament  Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Recap National Tourneys

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 8:34


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a solo episode.  Cottrell recaps the national championship games from NCAA Division III and the USCAA.   Cottrell also briefly previews the remaining tournaments and national championship schedule for NCAA Division II, NAIA, and NCCAA.   For additional information please click the links below to follow all of the Small College Basketball National Tournament progress. Website featuring NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament Website featuring NCAA Division III Men's Basketball National Tournament Website featuring NAIA National Tournament  Website featuring NCCAA National Tournament Website featuring USCAA National Tournament  Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Bob Quillman Previews NCAA DIII

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 28:36


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with the host of the “Q-Cast” Bob Quillman.  This is Quillman's second visit to the Small College Basketball Podcast, and we are grateful as he is one of the brightest minds in NCAA Division III Basketball coverage.  Quillman joined Chris Cottrell earlier in the season to discuss NCAA Division III Basketball on episode 13.   You can listen to that episode here….  In today's episode, Quillman and Cottrell discuss the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball National Championship Tournament.  Topics covered include upsets in the opening rounds, best performances, and games to watch in the Sweet 16 and beyond.   Website featuring NCAA Division III Men's Basketball National Tournament Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    St Martin's University NCAA DII

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 37:47


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with head coach Aaron Landon.  Coach Landon is in his 4th season as the head men's basketball coach at St. Martin's University, in Washington State.    At the time of the interview, St. Martin's was the #13 ranked team in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball.  St. Martin's competes in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC). In today's episode, Coach Landon and Cottrell discuss the changing landscape of Small College Basketball, winning on the road, and swimming in the Pacific Ocean on Thanksgiving…  Website featuring St. Martin's University Basketball Website featuring Roster and Coach Landon Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Matt Margenthaler Minnesota State

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 26:22


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with head coach Matt Margenthaler.  Coach Margenthaler is in his 22nd season as the head men's basketball coach at Minnesota State University.   At the time of the interview, Minnesota State was the number two ranked team in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball.  Currently they are 5th in the nation and scheduled to play four of their last five games at home.   In today's episode, Coach Margenthaler and Cottrell discuss the weather, managing the dog days of January and the elite coaches and players in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.   Website featuring Minnesota State Men's Basketball Website featuring Coach Matt Margenthaler  Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Pat Coleman talks D3 Hoops

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 35:55


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with D3Hoops.com managing editor Pat Coleman.  Coleman is one of the foremost experts on NCAA Division III Men's Basketball.   Today, Cottrell and Coleman talk about the top teams and top players in NCAA Division III Men's Basketball.  The two discuss the NIL and the impact of the transfer portal on small college basketball.  And, Pat Coleman lines up the second half of the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball, what to expect and the timeline of events leading to the national championship game.   Website featuring d3hoops.com Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Bethel Pilots Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 40:22


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Steve Drabyn from Bethel University.  Bethel University is currently 14-3 and scheduled to take on Taylor University.  In the most recent NAIA Coaches' Poll Bethel is ranked #23 in the country.   Website featuring Coach Steve Drabyn Website featuring Bethel University Basketball Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Record Breaking Night, Nick Brenegan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 24:56


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Chuck Benson and Junior Guard Nick Brenegan from Carson Newman University.  Carson Newman competes in the NCAA DIvision II South Atlantic Conference.   Last weekend Brenegan set a school record with 17 made 3-pointers and scored 64 points in CNU's victory over Newberry College.  Coach Benson, Brenegan and Host, Chris Cottrell, discuss the career night for Brenegan, the state of Carson Newman Men's Basketball and the strength of the South Atlantic Conference.   Website featuring Nick Brenegan's Career Night Website featuring Coach Chuck Benson  Website featuring Carson Newman University Men's Basketball Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Brooks McKowen at Upper Iowa University

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 29:57


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Brooks McKowen from Upper Iowa University.  Coach McKowen is in his 11th season as the head coach at Upper Iowa and are entering Saturday's game on a 4-game winning streak.   Coach McKowen and Cottrell discuss their transition from Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference to the Great Lakes Valley Conference as well as their depth of talent and the leadership of 5th year senior, Jake Hilmer.   Website featuring Coach Brooks McKowen Website featuring Upper Iowa University Men's Basketball  Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    2023 Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 14:00


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a a recap of the 2023 portion of the small college basketball season.   Cottrell covers NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III rankings as well as the latest in NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA teams and players.   Website featuring Small College Basketball  Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Scott Moore & Elijah Malone of Grace College

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 34:05


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a conversation with the NAIA's Grace College Head Men's Basketball Coach, Scott Moore and their returning NAIA All American Elijah Malone.  Elijah Malone is a Senior Forward at Grace College, while Moore is in his fifth season as the head coach.   Today, Cottrell, Moore and Malone talk relationship building, managing expectations and Christmas parties.   Website featuring Coach Scott Moore Website featuring Elijah Malone  Website featuring Grace College Basketball For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Josh Andrews and Taylor's "Silent Night"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 29:02


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and NAIA's Taylor University Head Men's Basketball Coach, Josh Andrews.  Andrews is in his 11th season as the coach at Taylor University.    Today, Cottrell and Andrews talk about Taylor's “Silent Night” tradition, his team, his team's execution and confident shot making. Website featuring Coach Josh Andrews Website featuring Taylor University Basketball For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Bob Quillman and D3 Hoops

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2023 30:29


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and guest, Bob Quillman.  Quillman hosts the “Q-Cast” and is the founder of iwuhoops.com… He is one of the brightest minds in NCAA Division III Basketball coverage.   Today, Cottrell and Bob Quillman discuss the state of Illinois Wesleyan University Basketball, the overall landscape of NCAA Division III Men's Basketball and also the relationships he has formed throughout his years of coverage.   Website featuring Bob Quillman's Twitter Page For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    The Trevor Hudgins Award

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 27:36


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and special guest, Trevor Hudgins.  Hudgins currently plays overseas for Le Mans in France's Euroleague.   Hudgins was a standout guard at Northwest Missouri State University where he was named the NCAA Division II Player of the Year in back-to-back seasons in 2021 and 2022, and was named the MIAA Player of the Year in three straight seasons from 2020 to 2022. In 2022, Hudgins was named the Small College Basketball Bevo Francis Award winner Today, Cottrell and Trevor Hudgins discuss the creation of his award, the impact his family has had on his career and playing for one of the nations top coaches in Ben McCollum.   Website featuring the the Trevor Hudgins Award For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Chris Briggs, Georgetown's 2,000

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 27:22


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and Coach Chris Briggs from Georgetown College (NAIA) in Kentucky.   Coach Briggs is in his 13th season as head coach and recently guided Georgetown College to its 2,000th men's basketball win as a member of the NAIA.   Today, Cottrell and Coach Briggs discuss the history and success of Georgetown College Men's Basketball, their upcoming schedule.  Listeners also get an inside look at the many different hats, small college basketball coaches have to wear throughout the season.  Website featuring the Coach Chris Briggs Website featuring Georgetown College Men's Basketball For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Ken French & NAIA's "The Show"

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2023 32:41


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and Coach Ken French, of Oakland City University in Indiana.  Coach French is a long-time NAIA head coach, previously holding the same position at Rio Grande University in Ohio.   Today, Cottrell and Coach French discuss his holiday event featuring some of the best men's and women's teams in NAIA Basketball, “The Show”.  In its' ninth year, “The Show” had 20 elite NAIA Men's Basketball teams and 10 elite NAIA Women's Basketball teams competing in Kingsport, TN over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend.  Cottrell and Coach French discuss “The Show”, his Oakland City men's basketball team and being a lifelong Small College Basketball Coach.   Website featuring the Coach Ken French Website featuring Oakland City University Men's Basketball  For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    SCB Champions Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 30:59


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a discussion with the participating coaches representing the NCAA Division III schools participating in the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic.   Cottrell interviews the four coaches prior to this weekend's event in Aberdeen, South Dakota on the Campus of Northern State University.   Coaches Scott Bittner (Stockton), David Hastings (Keene State Univ), Pat McKenzie (St Johns, MN) and Jeff Gard (UW-Platteville) discuss their teams and the opportunity to participate in the Small College Basketball Champions Classic.   Website featuring the Small College Basketball Champions Classic For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    500 Wins w/ Greg Tonagel

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 20:25


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a discussion with Coach Greg Tonagel, from Indiana Wesleyan University (NAIA).  Coach Tonagel recently won his 500th career game and we celebrate that accomplishment among other discussions.   Website featuring Coach Greg Tonagel Website featuring Indiana Wesleyan University Basketball For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Wayne Cavadi DII Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 32:32


    In this weekend's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a conversation with Wayne Cavadi, also known as the “Dean of DII.”  Wayne covers men's and women's NCAA Division II sports for the NCAA.com and has been involved in the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic in the past.  He also hosts the weekly DII Nation Podcast available on Spotify and YouTube.  In today's episode Cottrell and Cavadi discuss the:  NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Power 10 Preseason Rankings SCB Hall of Fame Classic Field Players to Watch in NCAA Division II Men's Basketball this season  Website featuring NCAA DII MBB Power 10 Rankings Website featuring DII Players to Watch For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com  For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com  For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Chad and Jace Lance (NAIA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2023 20:15


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a special interview with Chad Lance and his son, Jace Lance of Missouri Valley College (NAIA).  Coach Lance is the Head Men's Basketball coach at Missouri Valley College and Jace is entering his junior season, after averaging 12 points per game as a freshman and sophomore.  In today's episode we discuss the special bond between father and son, coach and player.  Website featuring Coach Chad Lance Website featuring Jace Lance Website featuring Missouri Valley College Basketball For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com  For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com  For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Interview w/ Jim Crutchfield NCAA D 2 Champs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 27:25


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a special announcement and an interview with Coach Jim Crutchfield.  Coach Crutchfield is the Head Men's Basketball coach at Nova Southeastern University (NCAA D II).  Coach Crutchfield led Nova Southeastern to the 2022-2023 Men's Basketball NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship and a perfect 36-0 record last season.  Website featuring Coach Jim Crutchfield Website featuring Nova Southeastern University Basketball For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com  For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com  For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    John Kirkorian CNU, NCAA DIII Champs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 21:34


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and guest John Kirkorian.  Coach Kirkorian is the Head Men's Basketball coach at Christopher Newport University (NCAA DIII).  Coach Kirkorian led Christopher Newport to the 2022-2023 Men's Basketball NCAA Division III Men's Basketball National Championship and a 30-3 record last season.  Website featuring Coach John Kirkorian Website featuring Christopher Newport University Men's Basketball For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com  For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com  For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    Colby Blaine, NAIA Champs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 15:44


    In today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and guest Colby Blaine.  Coach Blaine is the Head Men's Basketball coach at the College of Idaho (NAIA).  Coach Blaine led the College of Idaho to the 2022-2023 Men's Basketball NAIA National Championship and a 36-1 record last season.  Website featuring Coach Colby Blaine Website featuring the College of Idaho Yotes Men's Basketball For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com  For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com  For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    John McCarthy & the Tribute to SCB

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 30:46


    In today's episode, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and special guest, the founder of Small College Basketball, to discuss the major events of the upcoming season including the: Grand Opening of the Tribute to Small College Basketball The 2023 Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Class  and the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, to be played at Lakeland, Florida.  Website featuring the Tribute to Small College Basketball Website featuring the 2023 Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Class Website featuring the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic at Florida Southern College For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com  For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com  For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

    NCAA DII National Championship

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 47:28


    In today's episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner on a recap of the 2023 NCAA Division II Elite Eight, Final Four and National Championship games. Elite Eight Games (4:13) Final Four Game (18:40) National Championship Game (26:43) And, at the end of the episode (37: 40) Cottrell and Gardiner discuss some of the names and players to watch on the Bevo Francis Award Watchlist. For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast

    National Champs and D II Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 63:11


    In today's episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner on a recap of the 2023 Small College Basketball National Championships NCAA D III (3:35) NAIA (12:50) NCCAA (24:15) USCAA (30:15) And, half way through the episode (32:05) Cottrell and Gardiner break down the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Elite Eight which kicks off later today, Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Next week's episode will feature a recap of the NCAA Division II Elite Eight, Final Four and National Championship Games. As well as a recap of the National awards and Bevo Francis Award Nominees. For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast

    SCB Bracketology 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 78:17


    In today's episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner on their second 2023 Small College Basketball Bracketology… Cottrell and Gardiner break down the NAIA Quadrants (2:00) preview the NCAA Division III Sweet 16 (21:40) and the NCAA Division II Brackets (40:00). Today's Bracketology offers a deep dive into styles of play analysis, multiple round match ups, and a look at some of the top players competing this post season. NAIA (2:00) NCAA Division III (21:40) NCAA Division II (40:00) For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast

    Post Season Primer 2nd Ed.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 31:44


    In today's episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner on their second 2023 Small College Basketball Post Season Primer. Cottrell and Gardiner get listeners caught up on hottest teams and players entering the NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA post season play. Cottrell and Gardiner will do a deep dive into the Brackets next week! Gardiner and Cottrell break down the rankings, polls across USCAA, NCCAA and the NAIA, while discussing some of the best players in the country, on the Bevo Francis Award Watch-List. For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast

    NCAA D2 and D3 Post Season Primer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 35:32


    In today's episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner on their 2023 Small College Basketball Post Season Primer. Cottrell and Gardiner get listeners caught up on hottest teams and players as we round the corner into the NCAA Division 2 tournament. Selection Sunday is March 5, 2023 for NCAA Division 2. They also prepare listeners for the NCAA Division 3 postseason with a recap of the brackets, with insight into the the top teams and players. NCAA Division 3 Brackets we're released on Monday, Feb 27. Gardiner and Cottrell break down the rankings, polls across NCAA Division 2 and Division 3 while also discussing some of the best players in the country, on the Bevo Francis Award Watch-List. For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast

    Mid Season Recap NCAAD3 and NCAAD2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 43:32


    In today's episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner as they get you caught up on the top storylines, performers and teams from 2022. Cottrell and Gardiner get listeners caught up on the latest storylines and highlights from across Men's Basketball in the NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III. Gardiner and Cottrell break down the rankings, top players and performances of the last month and get you ready for upcoming conference play. For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast

    Mid Season Recap USCAA NCCAA NAIA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 25:36


    In today's episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner as they get you caught up on the top storylines, performers and teams from 2022. Todays podcast features the latest storylines and highlights from across Men's Basketball in the USCAA, NCCAA and NAIA. Gardiner and Cottrell break down the rankings, top players and performances of the last month and get you ready for upcoming conference play. For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast

    Champions Classic Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 56:11


    In today's episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner as they preview the 2022 Small College Basketball Champion's Classic. Twelve games over two days featuring some of the top teams and coaches in the country! Cottrell and Gardiner preview this weekends NCAA D3, NAIA and NCCAA D2 games taking place in Aberdeen. SD.   Friday, November 18 Illinois Wesleyan vs. Nebraska Wesleyan St. Joseph vs. Wisconsin-Oshkosh Carroll vs. Morningside Indiana Wesleyan vs. Dakota Wesleyan Northern State vs. Ferris State Minnesota Duluth vs. Point Loma Nazarene   Saturday, November 19 Wisconsin-Oshkosh vs. Nebraska Wesleyan St. Joseph vs. Illinois Wesleyan Indiana Wesleyan vs. Morningside Carroll vs. Dakota Wesleyan Northern State vs. Point Loma Nazarene Minnesota Duluth vs. Ferris State For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast

    Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 39:46


    In today's episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner as they recap the 2022 Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic. Ten games over two days featuring some of the top teams and coaches in the country! Saturday's recaps include post game interviews. Sunday's games are recapped by Cottrell and Gardiner. Saturday, November 5, 2022 Hillsdale 64 Dallas Baptist 57 Nova Southeastern 101 Alabama-Huntsville 81 Lincoln Memorial 108 Valdosta State 80 Florida Southern 96 Flagler 80 NW MO State 78 West Texas A&M 62   Sunday, November 6, 2022 Alabama-Huntsville 83 Lincoln Memorial 81  Nova Southeastern 95 Dallas Baptist 65 Hillsdale 79 Valdosta State 65 Florida Southern 92 West Texas A&M 90 NW MO State 88 Flagler 75 Cottrell and Gardiner review the 2022 Small College Basketball Hall of Fame All Classic Team: Chaney Johnson, AL Huntsville
Max Shulman, AL Huntsville
E.J. Dambreville, FL Southern
Joe Reuter, Hillsdale
Kyle Goessler, Hillsdale
Dallas Graziani, Nova Southeastern
RJ Sunahara, Nova Southeastern
Kyle Young, Flagler
Luke Waters, NW MO State
Diego Bernard, NW MO State Most Valuable Player Jadin Booth, Florida Southern For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast

    Hall of Famers Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 22:35


    In today's episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner as they recap the 2022 Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Inductees. Inductees included Players: Jim Bond (Pasadena College) Bo Clark (Central Florida) Darryl Jones (Benedictine) Todd Linder (Tampa) Derrick “Rick” Mahorn (Hampton) Steve Platt (Huntington (IN) Glynn Saulters (Northeast Louisiana) Jerry Shipp (Southeastern Oklahoma State) Frank “Porky” Vieira (Quinnipiac) Coaches: Jim Phelan (Mount St. Mary's) Harry Statham (McKendree) and Contributor/Player: Earl Lloyd (West Virginia State) Congratulations to all of the Hall of Fame inductees… Listeners can hear interviews from: Jim Bond Bo Clark Darryl Jones Glynn Saulters (Northeast Louisiana) Coach Harry Statham (McKendree) As well as Larry Smith Award winner, Dr. Ronn Johnson. For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast

    SCB Hall of Fame Weekend Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 50:11


    In today's episode, listeners join co-hosts Chris Cottrell and Rob Gardiner as they preview this weekend's SMALL COLLEGE BASKETBALL Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Cottrell and Gardiner introduce each of the 9 Players, 2 coaches and Contributor Earl Lloyd as part of this years Small College Basketball Hall of Game Class. Listeners also get a preview of the weekend's Hall of Fame Classic taking place at Jenkins Fieldhouse on the campus of Florida Southern College Saturday and Sunday… the hosts breakdown each of the 10-elite NCAA Division II men's basketball programs competing this weekend. For more information on today's episode and Small College Basketball, you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men's Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast

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