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    SEC Strength, Rick Pitino Revitalizes St. John's, Big Ten West Teams Travel Woes & More On Our Saturday Nightcap 1 18 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 63:04


    We're back in the new year with the Saturday Nightcap LIVE shows and our first installment was jam packed. Host T.J. Rives is back with co-host Jason Powers talking all about the mid-January action.The guys are also joined by Adam Zagoria of NJ.com, who saw St. John's blitz Seton Hall on Saturday night in Big East Play. Adam has more on what coach Rick Pitino has done to make them into a relevant power in the Northeast. Plus, what's up with UConn not being able to beat Creighton and even Marquette losting at home Saturday?Also, Matt Zemek on USA Today's Trojanswire.com and also, a Western great resource for our show joined us to talk about the new Big Ten teams like Oregon and USC taking home losses Saturday, the topsy turvy Mountain West Conference where the likes of New Mexico, Boise State, San Diego State and Utah State are battling it out. Matt also gives his thoughts, along with Jason (who went to Indiana's graduate school) on embattled Hoosiers coach Mike Woodson and whom would be an ideal fit to replace him.There is no shortage of information, results and takes on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the Pod feed on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! Plus, Watch the show on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@CollegeBasketballCoastAnd, follow us on social media on Twitter/X @CBBCoast2Coast !

    UConn Repeats In Dominating Fahsion Over Purdue On National Title Recap Show 4 8 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 16:20


    They did it, again. Just as in 2023 the UConn Huskies came to the Final Four and proved, without a doubt, that they are the best program in college basketball with a 76-60 win over Purdue Monday night in Glendale, AZ. And, we're recapping it on College Basketball Coast to Coast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with his "Starting Five" of analysts and co-hosts: T.C. Martin, Tyler Jones, Ari Russell, Deshaun Tate and Matt Zemek. And, they go in depth on why the Huskies have been unbeatenable this March, just like last March.From big man Donovan Clingan 11 points, 5 rebounds to guard Tristen Newton, 20 points 7 assists,  UConn was the better team from beginning to end. And, even though big man Zach Edey had 37 points, no one else was really a factor for the Boilermakers.And, they guys talk the absolute heater that Dan Hurley is on as the coach at UConn, as well.It's all part of this final edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast" for this season and make sure to be following and subscribing for more content on this feed later this fall as the new season will get underway!

    UConn And Purdue Both Impressively Win To Set Up National Title Matchup On Our Saturday Niight Recap 4 6 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 24:27


    New Venue but the same results for UConn, as they have rolled into a second straight championship game and are looking to repeat in the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tourney. They'll play Purdue, who was equally impressive and are in the title game for only second time ever. And, we're ready to recap it all on the latest "College Basketball Coast to Coast" recap show and podcast.Host T.J. Rives is back from Glendale, AZ and ready to go over it all with colleagues Ari Russell, Matt Zemek, Deshaun Tate, Tyler Jones and T.C. Martin from State Farm Stadium.The guys talk first about Purdue 63-50 win over upstart N.C. State in game one Saturday night. Why was Zach Edey so effective, yet again in leading the Boilermakers to another win? Why couldn't the 'Pack get anything going and just how loud was it for Purdue's massive fan base in the stadium. The second semi was another Connecticut decisive win, even though Alabama shot the ball well in the first half. How much credit does Huskies coach Danny Hurley deserve for being on the verge of having back to back champs? And, is Donovan Clingnan practically unstoppable down load, even with the pending Edey matchup?It's all discussed in the recap mode on "College Basketball to Coast" from Arizona and make sure to follow/subscrbie to us on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

    Friday Final Four Live Preview From Arizona Of UConn-Bama And Purdue-NC State 4 5 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 43:24


    We are ready to go with the 2024 Men's Final Four in Glendale, AZ as UConn goes for the repeat against Alabama first and then, potentially meeting Purdue or N.C. State and we were previewing it live on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with Tyler Jones on the "day before" the two semi-final games to decide it all in college hoops.T.J. and Tyler go over the matchups and insight on whether the Huskies can go back to back for the first time since the 2006-07 Florida Gators? Or, might the Crimson Tide in their first ever Final Four can spoil the party? The other game has two teams in the Boilermakers and Wolfpack that haven't been here in over 40 years. Is time for huge Zach Edey to lead Purdue to the title game or will the Wolfpack continue their improbable run that has seen them win nine post-season games. T.J. also goes to analyst Mark Wise, who was a Purdue assistant in their last Final Four Run in 1980 and shares tremendous stories and insight about it all.It's all on a special Final Four Friday edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

    Purdue Outlasts Tennessee And NC State Magic Continues On Our Sunday LIVE Elite Eight 8 Recap 3 31 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 49:20


    The Final Four is SET and Purdue and N.C. State will join UConn and Alabama in the 2024 Men's Final Four in Glendale, AZ. And, we're ready to discuss the Sunday "Elite 8 Action" on the newest "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"Host T.J. Rives and analyst Jason Powers of the "Powers On Sports Podcast" have their reaction and insight into Purdue's thrilling Midwest Regional title win over Tennessee Sunday in Detroit. It's the Boilers 1st trip to the Final Four in 44 years (as in 1980) and it's even sweeter due to their loss to a #16 seed last year.And, they will play the upstart, #11 seeded N.C. State Wolfpack, as their amazing run continued Sunday evening in Dallas with a decisive win over Duke to capture the South Regional title. How have the 'Pack continued to amaze and win these games for 3 weeks and counting?The guys go over it all and give their intial thoughts on UConn-Bama and Purdue-NC State in the Arizona desert next Saturday night!It's all off the replay of our live "College Basketball Coast to Coast" live video show from Sunday and make sure for all the great content to follow/subscribe to this podcast on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

    UConn Dominates And Alabama Makes History On Our Elite 8 Saturday Night Show 3 30 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2024 50:48


    Two spots have been claimed for the 2024 Men's Final Four, as defending champ UConn destorys Illinois and then, Alabama makes its first ever Final Four with a West regional win over Clemson late Saturday night. And, we're recapped both of those wins LIVE with plenty of guests and analysis on "College Basketball Coast to Coast."Host T.J. Rives is back with Jason Powers to discuss the Huskies and Crimson Tide winning and they are joined by insider Adam Zagoria of NJ.com and Vince Ferrara of 99.1 FM "The Sports Animal" radioo in Knoxville, TN. Adam watched UConn from courtside in Boston, as they scored 30 straight points on the Illini at the end of the first half and the start of the 2nd half to blow them out. And, he weighs in on- who's beats these guys if they are playing like this?Vince is in Detroit with the Vols and has thoughts on their chances Sunday against Purdue for the Midwest slot in the Final Four? What must Tennesee do to counteract the mammoth Zach Edey? Vince also has thoughts on Alabama of the SEC getting their win in L.A. to go to the Final Four, too.It's all part of the nation's college hoop show/podcast "College Baskerball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on our pod feed on Apple Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

    Duke Stuns Houston, Purdue Rolls + Tennesse And NC State Join Them In Elite 8 As Part Of Our Friday Recap 3 29 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 39:47


    And then, there were eight! And, we're ready to break it all down on the newest "College Basketball Coast to Coast" show/podcast with host T.J. Rives and Jason Powers aboard.On Friday night in Detroit and Dallas Duke defeated #1 Houston in a low scoring, slugfest to join upstart fellow ACC team, NC State, in the Elite Eight. This after the 11 seed Wolfpack continued their amazing March by upsetting #2 seed Marquette in decisive fashion.Plus, top seed Purdue flexed their Big Ten muscle by putting away from Gonzaga to go to the Elite Eight. And, second seed Tennesse joined them with a big second half to defeat the 3 seed Creighton, as the Vols got a big night making the threes when it counted.The guys are also joined by Dan Leach, long time Detroit radio personality and host, who was courtside for the Purdue and Tennessee victories and relays what the atmosphere was like on Friday night.Finally, there's a preview of Saturday night in the East for UConn against Illinois and the West between Alabama and Clemson for the two Final Four spots.It's all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe for all the content on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

    UConn Dominates, Bama Stuns Carolina + Clemson And Illinois Advance On Our Thursday Sweet 16 Live Recap 3 28 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 48:09


    A tremendous night of college basketball is in the books for the "Sweet 16" in the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, as the defending champs, UConn, look the part, again. Plus, huge wins for Clemson and Alabama in Los Angeles in the West, and Illinois keeps rolling with a win over Iowa State, as well. It's all covered on a new "College Basketball Coast to Coast Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with Jason Powers to break it all down- why did the Huskies destroy San Diego State in the national title game rematch? How did Bama overtake UNC to send them home? What's with the Clemson mojo so far in this tourney? And, Terence Shannon was fantastic in helping Illinois move on, too!Hear from Adam Zagoria, our insider of NJ.com, who was in Boston for the UConn romp and also Bart Hyche of PreesBox Radio talking Alabama's great performance in beating the 'Heels.And, T.J. and Jason look ahead to Friday night's matchups with Duke vs. Houston, N.C. State vs. Marquette in the South and Gonzaga vs. Purdue and Creighton vs. Tennessee in the Midwest. Those winners will also be in the Elite 8 for Sunday!It's all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

    Sweet 16 Thursday NCAA Men's Tournament Preview With DeShaun Tate And Mike DeCourcy 3 27 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 25:42


    We are ready to go with the 2024 NCAA Men's basketball tournament resuming in two locales on Thursaday night- Boston and Los Angeles and it's time to preview all that will be happening Thursday and Friday on "College Basketball Coast to Coast."Host T.J. Rives returns and is joined by DeShaun Tate of "Tate's Take the Podcast" and 92.9 FM The Game sportsradio in Atlanta to discuss the matchups for the next two nights. Out of #1 seeds like defending champ UConn, North Carolina, Houston and Purdue, who's possibly going down to defeat? DeShaun gives thoughts on that and team or two that he believes deserves more recognition, as well.T.J. also plays some comments from SportingNews.com Top Basketball writer/columnist Mike DeCourcy, who's in the USBWA Hall of Fame and talks about why he thinks that it's unfair to underappreciate how good Purdue's Zach Edey has been the last two years.T.J. sets the table for the matchups with Alabama, Clemson, San Diego State and Illinois looking to move on Thursday as lower seeded teams on the nation's college hoop show/podcast "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

    Purdue Duke UConn Marquette Win Easy But Houston Had To Survive In Our Sunday Night Live Recap 3 24 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 67:28


    Another great day of action on Sunday in the 2024 NCAA Men's Tournament with several top seeds rolling on, but also some tremendous drama with Houston barely surviving to stay alive. And, we talked it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast."Host T.J. Rives is joined by Jason Powers to go over it all. And, they have guests T.C. Martin of the five day a week "T.C. Martin Show" in Las Vegas weekdays and contributor/reporter Ari Russell, who covered the action all weekend at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY as Duke and UConn advance in separate brackets. The guys go over all the results and also hear Ari's 1 on 1 post game interview with Duke's Tyreese Proctor who helped in the three pointer barrage for the Blue Devil's smoking James Madison Sunday.Purdue, UConn and San Diego State rolled in their Sunday games, but Marquette, Bama and top seed Houston had to scratch and claw just move through to next weekend. Get the insight and analysis on the winners and how they did itHear it all on the newest "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and the Sunday night live show. Plus, make sure to follow/suscribe for all of our content on this feed on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

    Dramatic NCAA Tournament Wins For NC State And Creightton + Analysis Interviews On LIVE Saturday Night Recap 3 23 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2024 70:53


    Another crazy day and night in the NCAA tourney sees 8 teams move on to the "Sweet 16," while several suffered heartbreak, as well. And, we talked about it live Saturday night and you are also able to hear us on this podcast replay of "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"Host T.J. Rives and Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" are back with the recaps and breakdowns. What about the wild win in OT for N.C. State (who just won't lose in March) as they survive and takedown tiny Oakland U from the Detroit suburbs in a classic. It appears that the officials and their use of replay still denied the Grizzlies a chance to win in regulation. T.J. and Jason debate and later bring in guests for their opinions.You''ll hear from Matt Zemek of Trojanswire.com and our West coast hoops analyst and Adam Zagoria of NJ.com as our insider, who's ready to talk the Duke-James Madison game followed by Uconn against Northwestern in a huge battle in Brooklyn with Sweet 16 spots on the line. The guys will go over all the games from Saturday afternoon and night with impressive wins for North Carolina, Arizona, Iowa State, Gonazga Tennessee and Illinois and look ahead to Sunday with 8 more spots on the line for next weekend. It's all from our Saturday Live recap that you're hearing on the "College Basketball Coast to Coast" show/podcast. And, make sure you are following/subsribing on Apple Spreaker, Spotify, etc.

    Yale, James Madison, Grand Canyon Continue Upsets + UConn, Houston, Duke Roll On Fri Live Recap 3 22 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 51:10


    Day and night 2 of the 2024 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament is now complete and our guys were backing reliving it all on the newest edition of the "College Basketabll Coast to Coast" show/podcast!Host T.J. Rives is back with his co-host and partner Jason Powers to go over it all, including the great wins for Yale stunning Auburn, James Madison handling Wisonsin and even Grand Canyon taking out St. Mary's on Friday.The guys also go over the wins for UConn, Houston, Purdue, Duke and Marquette, as they all move to Sunday 2nd round games. Plus, our colleague Ari Russell has post game interviews from the Connecticut and Duke locker rooms that we play on this show.Also, get a Saturday preview of Tennessee vs. Texas from our co-hort Vince Ferrara of the Vols network and the flagship radio station 99.1 FM "The Sports Animal" in Knoxville, TN. It's Rick Barnes against his old school and will leading scorer Dalton Knecht deliver Saturady night?It's all part of "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

    Kentucky Stunned, Kansas Barely Survives, UNC, Tennessee, Iowa St And Arizona Roll Thursday 3 21 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 23:15


    It was a WILD first day of the 2024 NCAA Men's Tourney with huge upsets by Oakland, Duquesne and impressive wins by the likes of UNC, Tennessee, Arizona and Iowa State are all covered on "College Basketball Coast to Coast"Host T.J. Rives and Jason Powers go over it all:What happened with Kentucky being stunned by another lesser program, yet agin?Why were Gonzaga, Oregon and Illinois all so good? And, we take a look at the 16 games that are coming up right back later on Friday.It's all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

    NCAA Tournament 1st Round Thursday Preview 3 21 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 11:05


    We've reached the day! The day that the 2024 Men's NCAA tourney gets started in four locations with 16 games! And host T.J. Rives is back to go over it all in the preview mode on the newest "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"T.J. goes over the likes of North Carolina, Tennessee, Arizona, Iowa State, Illinois and Creighton in action. And, where are the possible double digit seeds going to pull upsets? Will it be teams like Samford as a 13 seed playing injured 4 seed Kansas? Can Duquesne continue their magic from last weekend and pull an 11 seed win over 6 seed BYU? Get ready to find out.We have the full, quick previfew of 16 games over approximately 13 hours coming deep into Thursday night on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.! 

    "Selction Sunday Night" Show Recaps The Full NCAA Tournament Field 3 17 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 103:59


    The 2024 Bracket is out and we were discussing it all right after the release on our live "Selection Sunday Night" show from "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"Host T.J. Rives (back from broadcasting the New Mexico win in the Mounain West tourney final in Las Vegas) returns with his guests to go over what the selection committee got right and wrong. What are the possible surprising upsets and who are the likely Final Four teams for Phoenix coming in April.He's joined by Ari Russell and Adam Zagoria of NJ.com in the NY/NJ area, as they both covered the Big East tourney and have reaction to UConn winning it and getting the expected #1 seed. Plus, what about the conference only having 3 teams in for this year?Also, Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com is back again to give his instant reaction to what the committee got wrong (a lot he felt), especially with seeding some times by brand name/popularity in March vs. actual earned ranking. Chris also talks about the toughest region and possible Final Four teams.You'll also hear from Matt Zemek of Trojanswire.com with more on the Western outcomes, including Oregon stealing a bid in the final Pac12 auto bid tourney by beating Arizona and then, Colorado. Matt has takes on the Mountain West getting six teams in, as well.And finally, Tyler Jones of the "Jones Report" show/podcast and Chat Sports is aboard from the Southwest, talking Big12 and being at the American Conference tourney in Ft. Worth won by UAB Sunday. Plus, Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" is back from Vegas with T.J. at the Mountain West things the Alabama teams got jobbed by having to go all the way out to Spokane Washington and he has some upset games.And the guys are joined by DeShaun Tate of 92.9 FM "The Game" in Atlanta and Tate's Take the Podcast is with us to go over the ACC, bracket gifts and snubs and his possible upsets and more.It's all part of "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

    Bid Stealing Saturday Includes NC St., Oregon, AAC And A-10 Champs And More On Our Saturday Recap 3 16 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 9:58


    The craziness of Championship Week in college hoops is almost complete and Saturday was WILD. And, we're ready to dicuss it briefly on the nation's college basketball show/podcast "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"Host T.J. Rives is joined by Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" to go over all that happened Staurday, including them watching New Mexico upset San Diego St. to win the Mountain West Conf. title game in Las Vegas.What about teams like N.C. State and Oregon becoming the latest examples of teams winning their way into the big dance, as they won the ACC and Pac12 titles, respectively. There will be 2 more on Sunday out of the AAC in Fort Worth and the A-10 Conference in Brooklyn.The guys have takes on the upsets, which included Iowa St. blasting Houston in the Big 12 title game, too. Plus, which teams are now getting left out like St. Johns, Villanova, Wake Forest, Ohio State, Indiana St. and more!?And, there are some wild stories like the team who found out earlier thsi week that the coach is being fired and now, they've won their conference tourney and are headed to the NCAA tourney.T.J. and Jason covera bunch on this edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and they'll be back with more guests with a live Selection Sunday night show on the soial platforms and also coming up here, as well!

    Big East Talk Preview Ari Russell + Thursday and Friay Bubble With Chris Dobbertean BloggingTheBracket.com ! 3 14 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 20:42


    Two tremendous days of Conference tournament championship wekk are playing out Thursday and Friday and we're ready to preview it on the nation's college basketball show/podcast "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"Host T.J. Rives returns, first, with Ari Russell in NYC at Madison Square Garden Thursday for al lthe Big East action That includes the massive St. John's-Seton Hall game with the winner to likely play UConn on Friday night. Also, Villanova barely escaped with Depaul Wednesday night and what are their at large chances?Then, it's Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com going over his bubble teams for Thursday and Friday. He weighs in on the Johnnies and the Hall, Wake Forest vs. Pitt in the ACC with the winner to potentially play UNC Friday, what does Cincinnati still need in the Big 12, are Michigan State and Ohio State tourney worthy and what about the seemingly wide open American tourney in Ft. Worth?Chris has thoughts on all of it and will be updaing his live bracket all weekend! But hear him now with us!It's all on the newest "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subsribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

    North Carolina Sweeps Duke, Houston Pummels Kansas, Kentucky Revenge at Tennesse And More On "Saturday NightCap!" 3 9 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2024 98:17


    It's the final Saturday of the regular season and some conference tournaments are already handing out auto bids this weekend, as we came back your way with another "Saturday Nightcap" LIVE on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!'Host T.J. Rives is back with Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" to give their real time insight and analysis on all the action like:Houston pounding Kansas in revenge, as the Cougars have wrapped up the Big 12 regular season title and the #1 seed in the tourney.Kentucky pulling off a massive road win at Tennessee in revenge in Knoxville, TN. How did the 'Cats do it and how much does it help their seeding "stock" to rise maybe, as high as three seed coming up?What about the UNC Tarheels completely the sweep of arch rival Duke? The Tarheels were impresive from beginning to end, while leading wire to wire in victory.The guys welcome Adam Zagoria of NJ.com for his thoughts on the Big East wrap up and a look ahead to the tournament at the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden. And, they are joined by Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com has his final 4 teams in the at large race for the tournament. And, finally, Matt Zemek of Trojanswire.com is back to talk tons of West Coast hoops.We cover it all on the nation's college hoop show/podcast on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

    Big East ACC Big 10 Conversation, Locks + "Who's Out?" Right Now With Adam Zagoria And Chris Dobbertean 3 6 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 36:59


    It's the final mid-week of the college hoops regular season and the action remains dramatic for a lot of teams and we're ready to discuss who's done enough to get in and whom still has work to do on the newest "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Adam Zagoria of NJ.com and his ZagsBlog.com talking Big East mainly. That includies Adam heading out Wednesday night to cover Seton Hall hosting Villanova in a game that both teams need for their at large cases. Plus, Adam also talks the UConn-Marquette rematch and how damaged are the Golden Eagles without star guard Tyler Kolek? There's plenty of Big East weekend look ahead, as well.Then, T.J. welcomes back our bracketology guy, Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com, to go over the upcoming tourney field much more. Chris details just how many Big 12, Big Ten, ACC and more conference teams that he already has in for the "Big Dance." But more importantly, what about the 'Bubble Teams" like Wake Forest, New Mexico, South Florida, Oklahoma and Nebraska just to name a few? He's got his latest list on who's 'just in" and "who's out?"Hear it all on the nation's college hoop show, "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

    Tennessee's Big Win, Houston Buzzer Beater, Gonazaga Looks In, Etc. on Saturday Live "Nightcap" 3 2 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 81:51


    It's March and the craziness is now underway for college basketball's regular season end and for the upcoming NCAA fourney. And, we were discussing it all on the latest Saturday Live "Nightcap" show on "College Basketball Coast to Coast."Host T.J. Rives returned with his special guests, including Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast." They were reacting in real time to the huge win by Tennesee over Alabama in Tuscaloosa in SEC play that puts the Vols in great shape to win the SEC. Also, Houston has all but locked up the Big12 title with a buzzer beatetr from Jamal Shead to beat Oklahmoa and Gonzaga ends all doubt about their "at large" case for the tourney by winning at St. Mary's in the WCC regular season finale'.The guys were also joined by:Adam Zagoria of NJ.com to talk Big East results, including Creighton's big victory over Marquette to further solidify thier standing near the top of the conference. Also, what does it mean NCAA seedwise if Marquette guard Tyler Kolek remains sidelined with his oblique injury?Then, it's Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com who gives his insight on some teams that have damaged themselves for their tourney hopes like Virginia, Michigan State, Wake Forest, New Mexico and Wisconsin. Chris also talks more about the amazing story of the South Florida Bulls out of the American conferne. They won again Saturday in Charlotte for a record 14th straight win and it's now the longest win streak in the country. Where does Chris see them slot, including Dayton, OH, for the "First Four?"Next, hear from Tyler Jones of the "Jones Report Podcast" and one of our analysts on College Basketball Coast to Coast. Tyler was in attendance in Waco, TX, as Baylor got a large Big 12 win over Kansas Saturday. What about the Bears chances to do damage in the big dance? How much trouble is Kansas in and what about Baylor's new arena?You heard it all on our Live Saturday "Nightcap" on our social media platforms and it's replaying here on the College Basketball Coast to Coast podcast feed on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.

    Court Storming, Rick Pitinio's White Suit + Mid-Week Games With Adam Zagoria And Chris Dobbertean 2 27 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 65:24


    We are back mid-week for a final time in February, as March is here soon, to go over everything from the world of college hoops on the nation's college basketball show, "College Basketball Coast to Cosst!"Host T.J. Rives is joined by Adam Zagoria of NJ.com and Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com to break it all down.The guys talk the court storming controversy and what can/should be done to curtail or stop it?What about Rick Pitino donning the white suit on the sideline for St. John's for their upset of Creighton last Sunday? And, which Big East teams need key wins late in the regular season?Plus, Chris has insight on his last four in and first four out, as mid-week play begins. He also has games to watch as the battle for the final few spots in "the Big Dance" is on! Hear it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to our content on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

    Houston, Kentucky, North Carolina Win + Solving "Court Storming" Etc | CBB Coast To Coast Live Nightcap 2 24 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 79:38


    Another crazy Saturday of college hoops saw Houston win a thrilling overtime game at Baylor, Kentucky outgun and outrun Alabama, North Carolina slosh through a low scoring win at Virginia and the debate over stopping "court storming' intensifies. It's all part of our latest Saturday Nightcap edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast" the show/podcast.Host T.J. Rives returns with Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" to break it all down.They are joined by guests DeShaun Tate of 92.9 "The Game" Sportsradio in Atlanta and Matt Zemek of USA Today's Trojanswire.com website to go over the big moments, players and wins/losses from the final Saturday of February.Did Wafe Forest's fans storming their court after the upset of Duke and Blue Devil star Kyle Filipowski being injured basically signal the likely end to court storming? The guys all debate what to do?Also, how good are Houston, UConn, and UNC compared to the rest of the top teams?T.J. also relays info from Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com on who has last four in are and whom are the latest team on the outside looking in?Is the Pac12, in it's final season, about to only have two teams make the NCAA tourney? Matt Zemek has more.How dangerous is Kentucky after scoring nearly 120 points Saturday at Rupp Arena or is it more of indictment that Alabama can be expected to win many March games playing crazy tempo, no defense scorefests? Jason and Deshaun debate with T.J.Hear it all replayed from our Saturday night show on "College Baketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

    Duke UConn Houston + Mid Week Preview With Ari Russell And Chris Dobbertean Of BloggingTheBracket.com 2 20 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 47:08


    We are back with February winding down and the games getting more and more important on the nation's college hoops show, "College Basketball Coast to Coast!."Host T.J. Rives returns with his guests Ari Russell in New York to go over the ACC and more and also, Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com talks the selection committee revealing it's first look at their top 16 teams, important mid-week matchups at the top of some conferences and more.We go over teams like Indiana State and whether they are out of the field at the moment? Also, what about the roll that South Florida is on in the American as they are 12-1 mid-week in first. And, who out West may be moving up or on the "outs" for Selection Sunday?UConn is at Butler, Washington State plays Arizona and on and on.It's all on the newest "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.

    NCAA Comm. Reveals Top 16, KY HUGE Win + UConn, Houston And Arizona Keep Rolling- Saturday Nightcap Show 2 18 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2024 81:58


    It's our lastest show, as we were live on Saturday night 2 17 24 recapping another full and wild day in college hoops. The NCAA selection committee put out it's top 16 teams with a month to go until the full reveal. Of course it will change some, but there's lots to debate.And we saw impressive performances from UConn, Kentucky, Houston and Arizona on Saturday that are all discussed.Host T.J. Rives is back with Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" and they are joined by:Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com for his insight on who's moving up and who's sliding down?Bart Hyche of PressBoxRadio.com, who also woked the Arkansas State win over South Alabama Saturday night in the Sunbelt Conf. as the analyst on ESPN+. Bart talks about what he saw from the Red Wolves, the Sunbelt being more wide open than you think and he has some SEC hoop thoughts too.And, Vince Ferrara of 99.1 FM "The Sports Animal" Radio and the UT Vols Network is aboard after sitting courtside for Tennessee's bashing of Vandy. How good is Dalton Knecht and how far can UT go? And he has more on the SEC and also his alma matter, South Florida, playing a huge game Sunday at noon EST.Get all the insight on the day's action, including teams like Duke, Kansas, Michigan State and more on the nation's college basketball show, "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"

    Ohio State Fires Chris Holtmann + Adam Zagoria Talking Seton Hall, Committee Saturday Reveal And More! 2 14 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 30:23


    It's a mid-week edition of the nation's college hoop show and podcast "College Basketball Coast to Coast," as the Ohio State Buckeyes have fired coach Chris Holtman before the end of his seventh season. Why and why now on a coach that's had lots of success in the past? Host T.J. Rives has thoughts on it all.Then, he welcomes insider/analyst Adam Zagoria back aboard for some Big East talk, again and more. What keeps happening to St. John's late in games? Also, Adam will cover the Seton Hall game Wednesday night with Xavier, as they look to bounce back from a Sunday beating at Villanova. The Hall also has a showdown with St.John's themselves. Adam has more on the conference, including #1 UConn still rolling but playing a huge game with #4 Marquette on Saturday afternoon at home. T.J. and Adam talk also about how the NCAA Men's selection committee will do their annual "February reveal" of their top 16 teams at the moment coming this Saturday. Committee chair Charles McClelland of the SWAC will also make comments on what they are looking at so far for the likes of UConn, Purdue, Houston, Arizona and others. But, T.J. make a case about the silliness of talking scenarios with still four weeks/8-10 games minimum remaining for almost all the top 100 teams. So much can change in that time.It's all part of "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

    Kentucky In Trouble? UConn Purdue UNC And Kansas Flex And More On Our Saturday Nightcap! 2 11 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 82:40


    Off another Saturday of WILD action on the college hardwood, host T.J. Rives returned with the LIVE "Saturday Nightcap" of our show, "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"T.J. is joined by insider Adam Zagoria to talk #1 UConn with a 12 game winning streak, a big comeback (or collapse) in the Marquette-St.John's game. Plus, Adam has more on Kentucky seemingly melting down under John Calipari with a Satuday loss at home to Gonzaga. And, he's headed Sunday to Seton Hall at Villanova to cover that.Also, Jason Powers of the Powers on Sports Podcast and Peter Blake of the "Sports Web" both based in Tampa Bay are aboard to talk the great story of South Florida leading the AAC with a 10-1 record after a Saturday win at Rice. Can the Bulls keep it up. who are the next level of chasers with Florida Atlantic, UAB, Memphis, Charlotte, etc. Peter was in the arena for the Bulls big win over Charlotte and now they have FAU looming next Sunday.Finally, Matt Zemek of USA Today's USC Trojanswire.com website, fills us in on what's happening out West with the Pac12, WCC and Mountain West. Colorado and Utah appear to be falling apart and is the MWC dissovling by beating each other? How solid are teams like New Mexico and Colorado State, etc. for at large spots in the NCAA tourney?We discussed everything from Purdue looking dominant in the Big Ten to UNC bouncing back in the ACC Saturday. Kansas still looking good in the Big 12 and more. All of it on the "Saturday NightCap" of "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

    South Florida p x p Jim Lighthall, George Ofman on Big Ten And Chris Dobbertean "Bracket Watch" 2 8 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2024 65:19


    As the action really heats up, we're back on the nation's college hoop show to talk all about it. From the Bulls of South Florida running in Tampa, to the sudden faltering of North Carolina and Wisconsin and some Northwestern and Illinois talk too, it's all part of this edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with his guests to go over the latest mid-week and look ahead to this weeekend.First, the 17 year voice of USF Bulls basketball on the radio, Jim Lighthall, is on the show talking their amazing streak of 14 wins in 15 games. The Bulls sit atop the American Conference at 9-1 (which they've never had that record in any conference) and are ahead of the likes of Memphis, Charlotte and UAB. How and why has it happened and most importantly, can they sustain? Get Jim's insight.Next, Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com is back and ready to discet what some mid-week conference losses mean on his field of 68. Carolina losing to Clemson and Wisconsin losing a thrid straight and this time against a medicore Michigan is going to shake up his top two seed lines. Plus, how big a Saturday is it for Gonzaga at Kentucky? And, who are the teams he has right on the cut line to get in the Big Dance?Finally, some Big Ten talk with George Ofman, a 40 year veteran of Chicago sports media and coverng the games. George has more on Northwestern vying for another NCAA berth and do they have the best player in the Big Ten in Boo Buie? George also talks the Terrence Shannon/Illinois controversy and what about the Illini chances come March? George also discusses the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers chances in the A-10 to make a run and play there way into "March Madness."It's all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" and make sure you are following/subscrbing on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc. And, also find live shows and more on our Youtube page and follow on Twitter @CBBCoast2Coast

    Kansas North Carolina Tennesse And St Mary's Big Winners Discussed On Our "Saturday Nightcap" Show 2 3 242 3 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 44:54


    Another wild Saturday is in the books in College Basketball and host T.J. Rives is back to go over all the important action with his guests on a live version (on demand for this podcast) of "College Basketball Coast to Coast."T.J. is joined by insider/analyst Adam Zagoria of NJ.com and Zagsblog.com who was at Madison Square Garden Saturday afternoon for defending champ UConn's win over St. John's in Big East play. The defending champ Huskies were impressive and Adam gives his thoughts from courtside.T.J. brings in Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" to disuss the rest of the action that saw Kansas, UNC, Tennessee and St. Mary's, among others, get impressive wins.Tyler Jones is on the show talking the depth and stength of the Big 12, including his Jayhawks beating Houston. And, Bayor wins a nutty game/ending with Iowa State, etc.And, also Bart Hyche, former Mississippi State captain in the late '90s, is on to talk SEC, including Tennessee winning at Rupp Arena over the 'Cats. Bart also has more on Bama torching his guys for 99 points and what about Auburn and South Carolina also scoring road wins.There's also some T.J. and Jason discussion of the strength of the American conference beyond FAU and Memphis with South Florida, Charlotte, UAB and others. And., the Mountain West still looks really good with numerous NCAA at large teams, while the Pac 12 and WCC will struggle to have 1-2 teams right now in the "Big Dance."Hear it all on this taped version of our live Saturday night show for "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and follow subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.

    Big 12 Strengh With P x P Man Drew Felios + Chris Dobbertean Has New Bracket Info! 2 1 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 47:54


    We're back...in a brand new month...February! And, that means that March is coming fast. So, let's dive back into the latest on the hardword on the nation's college basketball show/pod "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"Host T.J. helps set the table for the weekend with his guests. First, he hooks back up with our bracket guru, Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com. Chris goes over what games of importance will be going on Saturday and even, a couple of more on Sunday? From Houston at Kansas to Duke at UNC, Tennessee at Kentucky and even, St. Mary's at Gonzaga, there's something for all hoops fans. Chris also gives more on the mid major conferences and some teams that are still in the picture, whilse some others have faded. Then, veteran ESPN platforms play by play man, Drew Felios, joins the show. Drew just worked the impressive Baylor mid-week win over UCF in Orlando. He talks abou that game and the massive depth of the Big 12. This includes the likes of Houston and BYU that are also new to the league. Drew also has some insight on the South Florida Bulls out of Tampa strarting their tremendous run in January with a win that he worked. What does Drew see out of this club/can it sustain for a shot at an at-large bid coming in mid March?It's all on the newest "College Basketball Coast To Coast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

    Duke And UNC Prepare To Meet, Big East Previews And Northeast HS Recruiting With Adam Zagoria 1 30 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2024 21:27


    On the newest edition of the nation's college basketball show/pod, host T.J. Rives returns with a mid-week preview of the action and more on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"After laying out the top games Tuesday through Thursday in the top 25, T.J. welcomes insider Adam Zagoria of NJ.com and his Zagsblog.com to go over the latest, especially in the Northeast.Duke was a winner at Virginia Tech Monday night and North Carolina gets ready for Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Tuesday night. Then, they meet for the first of at least 2 meetings on Saturday evening in Chapel Hill. The guys discuss the latest version of the rivalry and whether Carolina's R.J. Davis can be the key, etc.Adam has more on the Big East matchups mid-week, including will Seton Hall get a key player back for Tuesday night at Depaul and will Xavier have anything at home on Wednesday night vs. St. John's or did UConn beat it all out of them in a 40 point Sunday loss?Zagoria is also attending an upcoming H.S. tourney with some of the top stars in the NY/NJ area, including top recruit Cooper Flagg. And, he has more on the McDonald's High School All American game not including all of Flagg's teammates and why?It's all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

    College Basketball Dramatic Saturday Ends With Our "Saturday Nightcap" 1 27 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2024 54:49


    Conference play is heating up and another massive Saturay is in the books in college hoops. So, it's time to go over the biggest moments, upsets, and more on a speical live and encore of "College Basketball Coast to Coast, Saturday Nightcap!"Host T.J. Rives is back with guests Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast," and a little bit into the show, Matt Zemek of USA Today's Trojanswire.com to break it all down?What happened to Kansas early at Iowa state? And, just how tough is the Big 12 overall? There's good conversation on those points. Plus, North Carolina keeps rolling in the ACC, but Duke had to scratch and fight and most importantly, get two Tyrese Proctor free throws with a :01 to win by one. And, it was not without controversy at Cameron in Durham. Was Clemson truly robbed or not?Matt is on to give some insight into the floundering Southern Cal program and whether it's time to replace coach Andy Enfield? Also, T.J. goes over the case that the Mountain West has far surpassed the Pac12 in overall quality teams at the top.Finally, some more discussion on Illinois and controversial forward Terence Shannon and his court win for reinstatement. And, what's going on the American Athletic Conference and its depth of talent?It was all on our live "Saturday Nightcap" of "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and you can hear it in it's entirety now and subscribe for all the content on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.

    SEC Play Heats Up With ESPN's Mark Wise And Chris Dobbertean Checks In Blogging Bracket 1 23 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 38:20


    Another week is underway and we're ready to go over it all on the nation's college basketball show, "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with two guests. First, let's talk some Southeastern Conference play with ESPN/SEC analyst Mark Wise. He just witnessed Auburn wiping out Ole Miss last Saturday from an interesting locale' in the pregame at Auburn. Mark explans. He also has more on the top teams like Kentucky, Tennessee, etc. but also why you should be paying attention to South Carolina, Mississippi State and even, Texas A & M, too.Then, T.J. brings back one of the faves for this time of year, Chris Dobbertean of BloggingtheBracket.com Chris has lots of insight on why the Big XII is getting so much "tourney love" already? Just how deep is that conference from Kansas, Oklahoma, new Member Houston and on down? Chris also has thoughts on the strength of the Big East, but the lack of power among the imploding Pac 12. And, what conference or two, could surprise with a second "at large" bid to the 2024 tourney?It's all on the newest "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

    UConn New #1, Kentucky UNC Kansas Duke Soaring So Far + Adam Zagoria On Top HS Recruits, Etc. 1 18 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 23:34


    We're back with the lastest edition of the nation's college basketball show/podcast in the preview mode for this weekend. It's "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"Host T.J. Rives returns to go over what we've seen mid-week, including some controversy for Texas in the handshake line after losing to UCF, what's up with Bama coach Nate Oates lightly shoving away a Mizzou player from his huddle and we recap other mid week action.Then, insider Adam Zagoria of NJ.com and Zagsblog.com returns to give his thoughts on UConn being the new #1 team in the AP Poll, but Seton Hall surprisingly being on their heels in Big East Confernce play. Adam goes over the matchups this weekend, includig the Hall hosting Creighton early and Connecticut at Villanova Saturday night.Plus, T.J. and Adam discuss how "the brand" of college hoops is better with UNC, Kentucky, Kansas, Duke, etc. being better and being the "hunted" teams in conference play and then, March. Adam finishes with updates on the top Northeast HS hoop recruits who played in the "Hoop Hall Classic" in Springfield, MA this past week. Adam saw Duke commit Cooper Flagg and also several other of the top high school players in the East region there and has insight and thoughts.It's all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe for more great content on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.

    Talking Big East Start With Adam Zagoria + UConn Assistant Kimani Young Convo! 1 9 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 42:56


    We are underway in 2024 and conference play is in full swing and we're ready to go over it all on a brand new edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider/analyst Adam Zagoria of NJ.com and his own Zagsblog.com to specifically talk some Big East hoops. Of course, UConn as the defending champs are a big topic, but the guys also breakdown the upsets early by Seton Hall, Rick Pitnio settling into his first year as St. John's coach and what about Marquette as power team at the top of the conference.You'll also get an in depth conversation with Connecticut assistant coach Kimani Young, who has insight on their start to the year, the injury to premiere big man Donovan Clingan and when might he be back and more. Then, the guys also talk one of Adam's fortes' the college hoop recruiting landscape. There is a massive high school showcase called the "Hoop Hall Classic" in Springfield, MA, that Adam breifly previews and will be attending. He goes over some of the prominent names that will be there and where they might be headed. And, one specfici player, Cooper Flagg, who's headed to Duke coming up, also.Hear it all on the nation's college hoop show/pod "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

    Kansas Wins National Title In New Orleans | College Basketball Coast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 23:31


    What a title game in New Orleans and in the end the Kansas Jayhawks overtook North Carolina to win the National Championship with a dramatic 72-69 win in the Superdome to capture their 4th ever championship. And, host T.J. Rives and guests recap it all from the "Big Easy" on the latest "College Basketball Coast to Coast." T.J. gets the insight, analysis and more with Ari Russell, DeShaun Tate and T.C. Martin, as they were all in the dome to see Kansas rally from 15 points down at the half in an NCAA Championship Game record. Bill Self coaches the Jayhawks to a second National title for him and Kansas denies the North Carolina momentum that they had built throughout the month of March, etc In the end, it's Kansas cutting down the nets and celebrating. And, we talk about all that happened on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" And, make sure to follow/subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. And, hear us streaming on our Tunein channel, as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    North Carolina Kansas Title Game Preview Adam Zagoria And Tyler Jones | College Basketball Coast To Coast

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 50:03


    It's here! The culmination of the 2022 NCAA Men's Tourney is tonight in New Orleans, as the North Carolina Tarheels go for their second title in 5 years against the Kansas Jayhawks, who are seeking their 2nd title since 2008. And, host T.J. Rives and guests are ready to preview it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" Hear T.J. with Ari Russell and DeShaun Tate of "Tate's Take" the podcast live from "The Big Easy" on the atmosphere around the French Quarter of New Orleans building to the championship game. They give thoughts on the two teams and what they have left in their reserves to go for victory in the Superdome. Then, T.J. talks with Tyler Jones of ChatSports.com and "The Jones Report" podcast who is a KU graduate and former Lawrence, KS radio host. Tyler sets the stage for what the campus and fandom will be like for Monday night's game and the anticipated celebration. Next, Adam Zagoria of the New York Times and Zagsblog.com is back on the show to give his insight on tonight's matchup, the crowd build up in New Orleans and will UNC's first year coach, Hubert Davis, make history with a title win in year one? Then, T.J. Ari and DeShaun all give some final picks for the Tarheels and RockChalk, too. It's all part of College Basketball Coast to Coast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! And, hear our streaming channel with the shows on Tunein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Final Four Sunday Show With TC Martin And Ari Russell From New Orleans

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 33:18


    The dust has settled and now Kansas and North Carolina get set to meet for college basketball's top prize- the 2022 National Title Monday night in New Orleans. And, host T.J. Rives and his guests are back from "the Big Easy" to give you their insight and stories. T.J. welcomes Ari Russell and T.C. Martin back aboard on the day in between the semi-finals and the championship game. What was it like to be in the Superdome in terms of drama and 70,000 roaring fans Saturday night? What about "Coach K" Mike Kzryzewski having been ousted by the arch rival Tarheels in his final game as Duke coach? And, how much luster is off the title game because he and Duke won't be playing in it Monday night? T.C. has insight on North Carolina transfer star Brady Maniek and how he is connected to Lon Krueger and son Kevin Krueger, whom T.C. spent some time with on Saturday night in the dome? T.J. and Ari also re-live a HILARIOUS, but slightly scary story from the Sunday of Final Four weekend in Indianapolis 2006. That night tornado warnings were everywhere in Indiana and the Midwest. And the guys had to evacuate to the hotel basement, but not before Ari had to be pried away from the hotel TV watching his favorite TV show.. Plenty of fun on this Sunday heading to Monday on the latest "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! And, also find us on our free Tunein streaming channel on the app/service with our shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Saturday Night Final Four Recap- Kansas North Carolina Move On

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 24:00


    On a dramatic Saturday night in New Orleans the Kansas Jayhawks and the North Carolina Tarheels have advanced to the Monday night championship game of the 2022 NCAA Tournament.! And, host T.J. Rives and guests go over it all in the aftermath from New Orleans. Hear T.C. Martin of the "T.C.Martin Show" in Las Vegas, Ari Russell our analyst from NYC and DeShaun Tate of "Tate's Take" the podcast in a roundtable of analysis as the Jayhawks over-powered Villanova in the first semi-final behind big man David McCormack's big night. Then, the guys also discuss the crazy, second game in the "Big Easy" on Saturday as the Tarheels and coach Hubert Davis have beaten Duke, again, to end the coaching career of Mike Kzyrzewski at the Final Four. Just how did Carolina pull it off, especially down the stretch? T.J., Ari, T.C. and DeShaun break it down. So, much excitement and drama to conclude the 2022 NCAA Tourney, and the stage is set for Monday night for Kansas to meet North Carolina for the title. Hear it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Final Four Saturday Preview With Mike DeCourcy Of Sporting News And Tim Brando Of Fox Sports

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2022 65:00


    It's arrived! Final Four Saturday in New Orleans, as the Superdome is the setting for Villanova and Kansas to battle for one spot in the national title game. And, then, in the nightcap Saturday night it's an EPIC latest game in the storied Duke-North Carolina rivalry. This, as they meet for a spot to play for it all on Monday night, too. And, host T.J. Rives has your full preview on the latest "College Basketball Coast to Coast! First, T.J. welcomes Mike DeCourcy, U.S. Basketball Writers Hall of Famer and Columnist for the Sporting News, to get his insight and analysis on these two games. What does Mike think of 'Nova's chances without one of their star players due to injury? Or will Kansas get by them to play for it all on Monday? Also, Mike has his thoughts on whether Mike Kzryzewski will go out a winner in the "Big Easy" this weekend or could North Carolina spoil it all on Saturday evening? Later, T.J. gets more breakdown from Tim Brando of Fox Sports, who worked play by play of Villanova games throughout the regular season in the Big East and in the Big East Tournament to begin March. Why does "Timmy B" believe that the Wildcats will ultimately advance? And, Tim has called many of the Duke-UNC regular season battles previously. So, he gives tremendous insight into just how massive this game will be in the rivalry. And, Brando makes his pick for the ultimate champion on Monday night, too? Get all the lowdown from "the French Quarter" in New Orleans before the action happens on the newest edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast." And make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, etc. to this podcast for our recap show Saturday night, Sunday and Monday previews of the title game and of course, a final recap, when a champion is crowned! And, we are also streaming on our channel on Tunein 24/7. Just look for "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Kansas North Carolina Advance To Final Four | College Basketball Coast To Coast

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 34:01


    The Men's Final Four for the 2022 NCAA tourney is set! And, host T.J. Rives is back with his guests to give you insight, analysis and look ahead thoughts on the road to New Orleans. This, as Kansas and North Carolina joined Duke and Villanova as the four remaining teams vying for the championship. And, we are ready to talk all about it on "College Basketball Coast to Coast." First, T.J. welcomes Zach Gelb of weekday afternoon host nationally on CBS Sports Radio. Zach was in the arena in Philly, as the UNC Tarheels stopped this year's "Cinderella" St. Peter's with an easy, 20 point win on Sunday. Just how did Carolina wallop the Peacocks, when Kentucky and Purdue could not earlier? Plus, Zach gives insight on what the arena was like not far from the St. Peter's campus, etc. Then, it's analyst Mark Wise of ESPN/SEC Network jumping on the show. Mark gives his thoughts on Carolina and Kansas both winning big to advance. In particular, why did the Jayhawks blow away the Miami Hurricanes in the second half in Chicago to earn their spot in the Final Four? Plus, Mark saw Arkansas all season in the SEC, but Duke was just better on Saturday night. He describes why on the show, and looks ahead to an EPIC Duke-North Carolina semi-final coming on Saturday. We're talking about that matchup and Big East power Villanova now meeting the Jayhawks in the other semi-all week long, leading to Saturday on "College Basketball Coast to Coast." And, make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. and hear us streaming on our channel 24/7 on Tunein!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Duke Villanova Advance To Final Four Now Can UNC St Peter's Kansas Or Miami Join Them?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 35:03


    Two spots are now taken for the 2022 Men's College Hoops Final Four in New Orleans and now, on Sunday, two more will try to do the same. And, host T.J. Rives and guests are ready to break it all down on the latest edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast." First, T.J. welcomes T.C. Martin of "The T.C. Martin Show" in Las Vegas, who was in the arena in San Francisco for the Duke Blue Devils Saturday night win over Arkansas to go to Coack K's record 13th Final Four. T.C. tells you what he saw courtside from Duke that helped them get another crucial tourney win and will the magic continue in the Big Easy? Then, T.J. brings back Matt Zemek of the USA Today Trojanswire.com website. Matt has perspective on the West, but has also been a national college hoops writer and voice for over 20 years. And, T.J. also has DeShaun Tate from Atlanta and "Tate's Take" the podcast. The guys go over the impressive Villanova win over Houston Saturday in Texas fo their latest Elite Eight victory. And, is Nova poised to get a third title since 2016? Plus, Matt and DeShaun give their thoughts on how Duke won Saturday and will we see a third battle with arch rival North Carolina? The Tarheels play upstart St. Peters University of New Jersey, seeded 15th in their bracket, on Sunday afternoon in Philly. Will the upsets continue for the Peacocks or do one of the Blue Bloods make it, again? The other Sunday matchup is always consistently good Kansas battling another hoop underdog in the Miami Hurricanes. Can the top seeded Jayhawks get back to the Final Four or does Miami pull another upset and make the Final Four for the first time ever? Hear it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! And catch our streaming channel on Tunein, as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    St Peter's Pulls Another Stunner And Saturday Elite Eight Previews With Tyler Jones And Jason Powers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2022 34:00


    It was another dramatic night on Friday for the 2022 NCAA Tourney, as tiny St. Peter's University in New Jersey became the first ever #15 seed to make the Elite Eight. And, host T.J. Rives is ready to recap with guests that monumental win and all the action + preview the two Saturday night games for spots in the Final Four on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" First, T.J. welcomes back Tyler Jones of the "Jones Report Podcast" and a Kansas alum. Tyler has thoughts on his Jayhawks winning over Providence in Chicago and looks ahead to them playing #10 seed Miami on Sunday afternoon. T.J. and Tyler also try to make sense of the Peacocks of St. Peter's stunning Purdue to make it to Sunday. How did this little school in Jersey City, NJ win again? Now, they play mighty North Carolina Sunday, who defeated fellow "blue blood" UCLA late Friday night. Then, T.J. welcomes Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports" podcast back aboard. They quickly go over Friday night and Jason's thoughts on what St. Peter's did, again. Jason then gives his insight and analysis on whether Villanova and Duke can make it to New Orleans as the heavy favorites? Or will Houston and Arkansas (two former Southwest Conference schools) can spoil those plans Saturday night? What will happen with Coach K and the "Dookies?" Can they get him back to the Final Four? We are discussing it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! And find our streaming live channel on Tunein for more coverage of the mayhem of college hoops in March! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Duke Villanova Arkansas Houston Advance To Elite Eight | College Basketball Coast to Coast Friday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 33:02


    We have four teams that have taken slots in the Elite Eight of the 2022 NCAA Tourney with their wins on Thursday night. And, host T.J. Rives is ready to talk Duke, Arkansas, Villanova and Texas Tech on the latest edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" First, T.J. gets the recap from San Francisco on the Arkansas upset of Gonzaga and Duke surviving a tough Texas Tech team to advance and continue the career of "Coach K" from T.C. Martin of the "TC Martin Show" heard in Vegas and on TCMartinshow.com. T.C. was in the Chase Center to witness it all and he talks how the Blue Devils got it done and also, is criticism of Mark Few underachieving again in the Big Dance warranted? Then, Ari Russell from NYC is back on the show to talk about the Thursday results that included Villanova handling Michigan and Houston upsetting South top team, Arizona. How did they both win and now, they meet each other on Saturday night.? Ari also talks his Miami Hurricanes and them readying to play Iowa State Friday night in the Midwest Bracket in Chicago. And, the guys touch on the other Friday games including Purdue-St. Peters, UCLA-North Carolina and the lone top seed left, Kansas vs. Providence on Friday night. What will happen Friday, as four more will advance to the Elite Eight Sunday games? Hear it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Sweet 16 Previews of Duke Gonzaga Kansas Villanova Etc With Price Atkinson And Mark Ennis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 33:05


    We are ready to resume the 2022 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament on Thursday and Friday nights and host T.J. Rives is back to discuss it all with his guests on the latest "College Basketball Coast to Coast." First, T.J. welcomes Price Atkinson, who was in the building Sunday night for the Duke comeback win late over Michigan State and then, Miami knocking off second seed Auburn. How good are the Blue Devils and are they in for trouble Thursday night with Texas Tech in the West regional in San Francisco? Also, Price gives his thoughts on Miami's chances to beat Iowa State and make their first Elite Eight ever. Next, ESPN Radio Louisville's Mark Ennis is aboard to discuss the Cards hiring former player Kenny Payne as their new head coach. Also, how much fun has Louisville fan having at the expense of Kentucky after their loss to 15 seed, St. Peters of New Jersey? And, do the Peacocks have a shot against vaunted Big Ten 3 seed Purdue Friday night in Philly? Also, how well is Mark doing with his Final Four picks for New Orleans next weekend? Hear it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast," as we preview the Sweet 16 and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Arizona Survives Duke Still Alive As Sweet 16 Is Set

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 32:59


    A dramatic weekend in the 2022 NCAA men's tourney came to a close with the likes of Arizona, Duke and Purdue surviving on Sunday. And, host T.J. Rives is back to recap it all with his guests on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" First, T.J. welcomes Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com to discuss whether teams like Memphis, Houston or Michigan were "under-seeded" by the selection committee or not? Chris gives his thoughts on that, as well as, Duke outplaying Michigan State in the final five minutes to advance to another Sweet 16 for Coach K in his final season. Then, it's Matt Zemek of the USA Today Trojanswire.com website to talk some West Coast hoops, including the dramatic win by top seed Arizona in OT Sunday night over a game TCU program. Why is this run by the Wildcats so important and paralleling their last Final Four appearance in 1997? Matt also talks more about UCLA and their chances to be back in the Final Four and some other discussion about the Sweet 16 games coming Thursday and Friday. Hear it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google, and Spotify. And, catch the show streaming top or bottom of the hour on our Tunein channel, as well! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Gonzaga Survives St Peters Cinderella Continues And Sunday Preview Too!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2022 33:06


    Eight games down on Saturday and eight more to go on Sunday and host T.J. Rives with guests are back to go over it all for the 2022 NCAA Tourney on the nation's college basketball show "College Basketball Coast to Coast" First, T.J. and Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports" podcast go over the thrilling final game of Saturday as top overall seed Gonzaaga, the favorite to win the title, was pushed to the limit by T.J.'s alma matter, the Memphis Tigers late Saturday night. Gonzaga rallied from a 10 point half time deficit behind future NBA stars Drew Timme and Andrew Nemhard to secure the win and move into the Sweet 16. Jason has thoughts on the game and the Zags now battling Arkansas next. Plus, the new darlings in 2022 are the St. Peter's Peacocks out of New Jersey, who became just the second #15 seed to win a second round game Saturday night. This as they upset #7 seed Murray State to move on to the round of 16. How have they done it? We discuss. Jason also goes over a couple of Sunday games in the preview mode, including Purdue and their chances to move on to the Sweet 16, along with Arizona and Illinois. Plus, the guys talk Duke-Michigan State and Coach K against Izzo one more time on Sunday. Next T.J. welcomes Tyler Jones live of Chatsports.com and the "Jones Report" show/podcast. Tyler was in the Dickies Arena in Ft. Worth, TX, as North Carolina shocked #1 seed Baylor in OT. Plus, later in the afternoon top seed Kansas withstood a tough Creighton team to move on to the Sweet 16 to play Providence next. Tyler gives insight on all of it from being courtside. Tyler also has thoughts on Texas Tech battling Notre Dame in their second round battle in San Diego, CA, as well. Hear it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" in podcast form on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. and also the show streams on our own Tunein channel at top/bottom of every hour! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Friday Recap And Saturday Previews Including Gonzaga-Memphis!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2022 33:00


    We have reached the first weekend of the 2022 NCAA Men's tourney and host T.J. Rives is ready to recap the first round and look ahead to Saturday and Sunday with his guests. First, he welcomes Dave Woloshin, the play by play voice of the Memphis Tigers. Off their win over Boise State Thursday, the Tigers now play top seed in the West, Gonzaga? How can Penny Hardaway's Tigers hang in with one of the best programs in college hoops? Dave gives some insight into that Saturday night battle. Up next, T.J. talks with co-host/analyst Ari Russell on his Miami Hurricanes upsetting Southern Cal and now advancing to play Auburn Sunday afternoon. Why did "the U" do well that may help them against the SEC power Sunday? Ari also has insight on Villanova, whom he covered last weekend at the Big East title win. Nova beat Delaware Friday and now plays, Ohio State on Sunday. Ari has thoughts on it all. Hear it all on this episode of "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2022 Tournament Underway with Mark Wise and Kevin Rogers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 31:01


    It's the Thursday and Friday of the opening of the NCAA tournament and host T.J. Rives and guests are ready to go over it all on the latest "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" T.J. welcomes ESPN/SEC Network Mark Wise back aboard for his insight and analysis on the first two days. Mark gives thoughts on whether Georgia State, whom he worked on TV winning the Sun Belt title, can hang with #1 Gonzaga? Also, Mark worked the MAC title game win by Akron and we wonder if they can handle the western power UCLA or not coming up? Mark also has more on the SEC teams that he saw all year, including Tennessee which won the tournament in Tampa last weekend. How far can the Vols go? And, what about Kentucky and Auburn as #2 seeds in their regions? Finally, T.J. is joined by Kevin Rogers of Vegas Insider for his thoughts on a pick against the spread that he likes for both Thursday and Friday? Kevin also handicaps some Final Four dark horses while wondering whether anyone can ultimately beat Gonzaga? Will it be Arizona? Kansas? Or maybe, Villanova? Hear it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! And, hear our channel streaming on Tunein under Sports and College Basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Previewing the "First Four" Games with T.C. Martin and Wright State radio voice Chris Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 34:01


    We are ready to go with the start of the 2022 NCAA tourney with the "First Four" getting underway in Dayton, OH. And, host T.J. Rives and his guests are ready to preview that and more on the latest edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" First, T.J. welcomes the guru of the Vegas mayhem, T.C. Martin, of the five day a week "T.C. Martin show" out in the desert. T.C. gives his thoughts on teams like Wyoming, St. Mary's, New Mexico State and Cal St.-Fullerton that were all playing in tourneys in Vegas over the last two weekends. What does T.C. think in particular about the Gaels of St. Mary's advancing to the Sweet 16 and beyond? And, T.J. has another special guest in the radio voice of Wright State, Chris Collins, who's ready to talk about their Wednesday night game against Bryant University. Wright State (out of Dayton, OH, as well) rallied to beat Northern KY for the Horizon League title win. Now, can they handle Bryant's Peter Kiss, who leads the nation in scoring? Chris also has insight on the motivations of the Raiders and why it their motivations extend beyond just the court. The mayhem and the upsets are ready to unfold and we are here for it for the next three weekends on "College Basketball Coast to Coast." And, make sure to follow/subscribe for the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! And, find the show streaming on Tunein on our channel "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2022 Selection Sunday Night Show!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2022 35:56


    The Field is set for the 2022 NCAA tournament and host T.J. Rives is ready to go over what we just saw Sunday night from the selection committee and their seeding, matchups, etc.! T.J. welcomes Ari Russell, who covered the Villanova win in the Big East Tourney Saturday night, Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com, DeShaun Tate of "Tate's Take" the podcast, Jason Powers in Tampa on the SEC tourney and his "Powers on Sports" podcast and Matt Zemek talks West coast/Pac 12 from USA Today's Trojanwire.com is on, as well. Gonzaga, Arizona, Kansas and Baylor got the top seeds, but what about Duke, Kentucky and Auburn getting more credibility from the committee than Tennessee who won the SEC tourney or Purdue who shared Big Ten regular season title and made the conference title game, too? Get insight on upset minded teams like UAB, South Dakota State, Vermont and Loyola of Chicago and all of them having a shot to take out a big name come Thursday or Friday. And, what do the guys think about possible national champ picks. Hear it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google in podcast form and the show is streaming on our Tunein Channel too! Find us and "Welcome to March!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Selection Sunday Preview with Tyler Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 17:59


    We've reached the day for the upcoming NCAA tournament and although we still have the likes of the SEC and the Big Ten waiting for Sunday to crown a conference tourney champ, most of the automatic bids have gone out. So now, we need to recap and assess on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" Host T.J. Rives returns with Tyler Jones, as they are fresh off of calling the Conference USA title game that saw the UAB Blazers defeat Louisiana Tech to get into the "Big Dance" Sunday night. And, find out why Tyler believes after calling their game that UAB may be a tough matchup for a mid-level power 5 team come either Thursday or Friday. The guys also discuss Virginia Tech going on their three day run to win the ACC automatic bid and upsetting North Carolina and mighty Duke in the final two days. Plus, Kansas and Villanova continued to flex in the Big 12 and the Big East tourney finals respectively. Finally, the guys go over some nervous teams, who aren't sure if they will see their name on a bracket on Sunday night? And, just whom else might be dangerous like a Memphis or Texas A&M coming the first weekend of March Madness. Hear it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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