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Brian Rauf and Connor Hope from Heat Check CBB bring you the latest news and analysis from the college basketball world.

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    • Dec 11, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB

    The Hangout Episode 38: Buy or Sell 2023-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 63:55


    Connor, Riley and Brian discuss ten teams as potential conference and national title contenders. Can BYU continue their hot start? Will Kentucky round into National Championship form? Is THIS the year for Purdue?Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 37: Feast Week is upon us

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 60:33


    Connor, Riley and Brian discuss their takeaways from Saint Mary's struggles and Kentucky's impressive showing. They then preview the top events of Feast Week.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 36: We have college basketball!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 51:26


    Connor, Riley and Brian recap the opening slate of games including JMU's upset of Michigan State, the top teams on the west coast, and the incredible Baylor vs Auburn game.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 35: 2023-24 Big East Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 64:16


    Connor is joined by Heat Check CBB bracketologist Lukas Harkins to discuss the upcoming Big East season. Does the conference have the most national title contenders?Follow Lukas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hardwiredsportsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 34: 2023-24 SEC Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2023 49:23


    Brian and Connor preview the SEC. How good will Kentucky be? Can Tennessee's offense finally come around? What is the most intriguing team outside the known commodities?Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 33: 2023-24 Big XII Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 61:34


    Brian and Connor preview the nation's deepest conference.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 32: Big Ten Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 56:11


    Riley and Connor preview the Big Ten, the country's most polarizing conference.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 30: West Coast Preview (WCC, Mountain West, Pac-12)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 67:43


    Brian and Connor preview the top three conferences on the West Coast. Can Saint Mary's actually dethrone Gonzaga? Can anyone challenge SDSU? What is the best team in the Pac-12?Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 30: ACC Preview with Duke Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 74:49


    Riley and Connor are joined by Russell Hainline of Duke Better to discuss the upcoming ACC Basketball seasonFollow Duke Better on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DukeBetterFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 29: Foreign tours & the 2023-24 All-America Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 62:39


    Riley, Brian and Connor discuss The Almanac, review foreign tour results, and conduct the first-ever Heat Check Hangout All-America Draft.Draft Rules:- Each person gets six players, one has to be a mid-major player (Gonzaga doesn't count)- Points will be taken from following year-end All-America teams: AP, USBWA, NABC- 1 point for third team, 2 points for second team, 3 points for first team- 1 additional point will be granted for PoY honors from each of the following: Naismith, Wooden, AP, Oscar Robertson, NABCFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33Greg Waddell: https://twitter.com/gwizzy12The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 28: Most Intriguing Teams of 2023-24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 60:43


    Greg Waddell of Sleepers Media and The Field of 68 joins Riley, Brian and Connor to discuss some of the most intriguing teams heading into the 2023-24 NCAA Men's Basketball season.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33Greg Waddell: https://twitter.com/gwizzy12The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 27: Offseason Mailbag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2023 70:28


    Riley, Brian and Connor give their answers to your questions! What teams are likely to take a step back? What transfers are being overhyped? And much more!Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 26: The 2023 NBA Draft is Tomorrow!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 50:19


    Riley and Brian discuss some the upcoming NBA Draft.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 25: Resetting After the NBA Draft Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 61:00


    Riley, Connor and Brian discuss some the top storylines after the NBA Draft Deadline.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 24: 2023 Transfer Madness is in full swing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 60:39


    Connor and Brian discuss everything happening in the 2023 Transfer Portal so far.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 23: Last minute Final Four Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2023 51:55


    Connor, Riley and Brian give their predictions for the Final Four and National Championship game.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 22: Let's do it all over again in the Sweet 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 66:57


    Connor, Riley and Brian (along with Lil Hoops Hope) discuss the first weekend of NCAA Tournament action and what we can expect from the Sweet 16 and Elite 8.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 21: WE HAVE A BRACKET!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 96:45


    Connor and Brian are joined by Heat Check CBB Bracketologist Lukas Harkins and Lead Editor Andy Dieckhoff to break down the 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33Lukas Harkins: https://twitter.com/hardwiredsportsAndy Dieckhoff: https://twitter.com/andrewdieckhoffThe Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout 2023 Conference Tournament Preview Series: Big East with John Fanta

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 19:47


    Connor, Brian and Riley are joined by the voice of the Big East, John Fanta, to discuss the best conference tournament in all of college basketball as part of the 2023 Heat Check Hangout Conference Tournament Preview Series.Follow Sleepers Media on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sleepersmediaGreg Waddell: https://twitter.com/gwizzy12Carter Elliott: https://twitter.com/CarterElliott__Subscribe to The Sleepers on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkZ0y-cluuA&feature=youtu.beFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout 2023 Conference Tournament Preview Series: Big Ten with The Sleepers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 32:19


    We have a Heat Check CBB/Sleepers Media crossover, as Greg Waddell and Carter Elliott join the boys to talk about the Big Ten as part of the 2023 Heat Check Hangout Conference Tournament Preview Series.Follow Sleepers Media on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sleepersmediaGreg Waddell: https://twitter.com/gwizzy12Carter Elliott: https://twitter.com/CarterElliott__Subscribe to The Sleepers on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkZ0y-cluuA&feature=youtu.beFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout 2023 Conference Tournament Preview Series: MWC with Geoff Grammer and Eli Boettger

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 30:17


    Connor Hope is joined by Geoff Grammer and Eli Boettger to discuss the Mountain West Tournament as part of the 2023 Heat Check Hangout Conference Tournament Preview Series.Follow Geoff Grammer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GeoffGrammerFollow Eli Boettger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/boettger_eliFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout 2023 Conference Tournament Preview Series: ACC with Tyler Hansbrough

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 25:32


    Tyler Hansbrough joins Brian, Riley, and Connor to talk about the ACC Tournament as part of the 2023 Heat Check Hangout Conference Tournament Preview Series.Follow Tyler Hansbrough on Twitter: https://twitter.com/THANS50Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout 2023 Conference Tournament Preview Series: SEC with Jim Root

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 25:17


    Jim Rooter of the Three Man Weave and Field of 68 Best Bets joins Brian, Riley, and Connor to talk about the SEC Tournament as part of the 2023 Heat Check Hangout Conference Tournament Preview Series.Follow Jim Root on Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ndChancePointsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout 2023 Conference Tournament Preview Series: Big 12 with Rob Dauster

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 27:04


    Rob Dauster of the Field of 68 joins Brian, Riley, and Connor to talk about the Big 12 Tournament as part of the 2023 Heat Check Hangout Conference Tournament Preview Series.Follow Rob Dauster on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobDausterSubscribe to The Field of 68 on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFieldOf68Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout 2023 Conference Tournament Preview Series: Pac-12 with Rocco Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 24:41


    Rocco Miller joins Brian, Riley, and Connor to talk about the Pac-12 Tournament as part of the 2023 Heat Check Hangout Conference Tournament Preview Series.Follow Rocco Miller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoccoMiller8Take a look at his bracket: https://bracketeer.org/bracket/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 20: Top 16 Reveal and the State of the Bubble

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 61:07


    Connor, Riley, and Brian take a look at the committee's first Top 16 reveal and which bubble teams they want to make the tournament.BUY YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAYhttps://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 19: Mid-Conference Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 84:31


    Connor, Riley, and Brian take a look at how the Top 10 conference races are shaping up with a month left in the season.BUY YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAYhttps://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 18: Previewing the SEC - Big XII Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2023 61:57


    Connor, Riley, and Brian give their predictions for the final SEC - Big XII Challenge, and discuss which games mean the most.BUY YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAYhttps://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 17: The 2023 Hangout Team Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 66:29


    Connor, Riley, and Brian hold the second annual Heat Check Hangout Team Draft, selecting seven teams each with the best Final Four chances, one upper mid-major with the best second-weekend shot, and two cinderellas with the best chance to make a run.BUY YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAYhttps://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 16: Midseason Conference Race Reset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 91:25


    Connor, Riley and Brian discuss the state of each high-major conference in college basketball.BUY YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAYhttps://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 15: Who are college basketball's top contenders and pretenders?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 44:33


    Connor and Brian discuss the top contenders and pretenders as the 2022-2023 season enters conference play.BUY YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAYhttps://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow TO on Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/t_oglesby22Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 14: Resetting after Feast Week and the B1G/ACC Challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2022 60:27


    Riley and Brian discuss their takeaways from one of the most exciting Feast Weeks in recent memory. Terrence Oglesby (The Field of 68) joins the guys to discuss the final B1G/ACC Challenge. BUY YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAYhttps://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow TO on Twitter:https://mobile.twitter.com/t_oglesby22Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 13: Champions Classic Delivers and Texas Smokes Gonzaga

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 61:03


    Riley and Connor discuss their takeaways from the first Top 15 matchups of the season. Should we be concerned about Gonzaga and North Carolina? Who is impressing more than expected? What conferences have delivered so far?BUY YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAYhttps://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 12: What to take away from an excellent Opening Day in college hoops

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 59:06


    Opening Day has come and gone, and Connor Hope and Brian Rauf have a lot to say. From TCU's near upset loss to San Diego State's second half explosion, what are the top storylines heading into the sport's first weekend?BUY YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAYhttps://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 11: Previewing the Mid-Majors

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 84:21


    As opening day commences in college basketball, Brian Rauf, Connor Hope and Riley Davis preview the top teams among the mid-majors and discuss why The Hangout is now a San Diego State podcast.Note: Connor is not dying, don't worry. This is just punishment for his Tennessee takes.BUY YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAYhttps://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 10: The SEC can challenge for the top conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 62:40


    Brian Rauf, Connor Hope and Riley Davis take on the SEC, the contenders for conference champion, it's spot among the other high-major conferences, and some bold predictions.Note: This was filmed before the Tennessee-Gonzaga game but Connor stands behind 50% of his take.BUY YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAYhttps://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 9: The Big East has a new king?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 68:58


    Connor Hope and Riley Davis are joined by Lukas Harkins to discuss how the Big East will be shaken up with new coaches, exciting freshmen, and a brand-new favorite.BUY YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAYhttps://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33Lukas Harkins: https://twitter.com/hardwiredsportsThe Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 8: Which Pac-12 will we get this season?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 62:45


    Connor Hope and Brian Rauf discuss whether the Pac-12 deserves the hype, which programs are at a crossroads, and how the conference could pan out for the 2022-23 season.BUY YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAYhttps://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 7: Previewing the uncertainty of the Big Ten

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 65:25


    Connor Hope, Brian Rauf, and  Riley Davis try to figure out who should be the favorite to win the Big Ten this season.PREORDER YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAY (w/ code "HOOPS")!https://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Brian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 6: Making sense of the ACC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2022 67:39


    Connor Hope, Riley Davis and gust Tristan Freeman (Busting Brackets) discuss all 15 teams in the ACC, give their conference rankings and bold predictions.PREORDER YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAY (w/ code "HOOPS")!https://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBRiley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Tristan Freeman: https://twitter.com/hoopsnut351The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 5: Previewing the Big XII

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 55:36


    Connor Hope and Brian Rauf discuss all ten teams in the Big XII, give their conference rankings and bold predictions.PREORDER YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAY (w/ code "HOOPS")!https://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBBrian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 4: Announcing the Almanac! w/ Eli Boettger

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 50:46


    Connor Hope, Brian Rauf, and brand-new co-host Riley Davis are joined by Heat Check's Founder and Owner Eli Boettger to discuss the Almanac dropping on September 26th. Each writer gives they memorable takeaways from the process and conferences they covered.PREORDER YOUR COPY OF THE ALMANAC TODAY (w/ code "HOOPS")!https://thealmanac.gumroad.com/l/almanacFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBBrian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33Riley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3Eli Boettger: https://twitter.com/boettger_eliThe Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 3: National Championship Futures with Ky McKeon (Three Man Weave)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 55:10


    Connor Hope and Brian Rauf are joined by Ky McKeon of Three Man Weave to discuss his thoughts on National Championship Futures (Good Bets, Bad Bets and Best Long Shots). Hope and Rauf also discuss the implied conference rankings, and which teams are overrated and underrated.Follow Ky McKeon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ky_3MWFollow Three Man Weave: https://twitter.com/3MW_CBBFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBBrian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33Riley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/?hl=en

    The Hangout Episode 2: Talking Recruiting with Jamie Shaw (On3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 60:16


    Brian Hope and Connor Rauf are joined by On3's Jamie Shaw to discuss Michigan State's recruiting resurgence, the GG Jackson saga, underrated freshman, and the programs with the most recruiting momentum.Follow Jamie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamieShaw5Read his work at On3: https://www.on3.com/category/basketball-recruiting/news/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBBrian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33Riley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/

    The Hangout Episode 1: The Rebrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 79:24


    Brian Hope and Connor Rauf discuss The Hangout rebrand, Kentucky vs Gonzaga, what teams are overrated or underrated heading into the season, and whether Maui is the best non-conference MTE ever.Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheHangoutCBBConnor Hope: https://twitter.com/HoopsHopeCBBBrian Rauf: https://twitter.com/brauf33Riley Davis: https://twitter.com/Riley_Davis3The Heat Check CBB SocialsWebsite: https://heatcheckcbb.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatCheckCBBInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatcheckcbb/

    2022 NBA Draft: Breakdown of top prospects, players to watch, more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 58:07


    Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are joined by Greg Waddell of Field of 68 and Sleepers Media to preview the 2022 NBA Draft.The trio start by breaking down the consensus top three prospects and whether they would take Jabari Smith, Chet Holmgren, or Paolo Banchero with the top overall pick. The conversation then shifts to the second tier of prospects and why all three are down on Jaden Ivey.Finally, they dive into some late-round prospects that intrigue them and which prospects could end up being the biggest steals of the draft.Find out all that and more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!

    Breaking down preseason's top teams with Jeff Goodman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 59:26


    Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are joined by Jeff Goodman of Stadium and The Field of 68 to discuss the top college basketball teams in the country going into the 2022-23 season.Gonzaga, Houston, and North Carolina seem to be the consensus top three at the moment. Who should be #1, and what has to happen for each to live up to expectations? Then the trio discuss teams outside that top tier who are the most equipped to break into that group.Finally, Connor and Brian break down the entire HeatCheckCBB Way-too-early top 25, including a look at why San Diego State may actually be underrated at #15.Find out where your team ranks on the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!

    Kendric Davis to Memphis, Jay Wright retires, latest offseason storylines

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2022 48:45


    Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are back to discuss the latest storylines in what has been a busy college basketball offseason.The duo start by breaking down SMU transfer Kendric Davis' commitment to Memphis. He was the top transfer available - what will be bring to Memphis, and what does it mean for the Tigers next season?Then the two discuss Jay Wright's legacy and what it means for the Villanova program moving forward before diving into the most notable NBA Draft and transfer decisions.Hear what Connor and Brian have to say on all this and more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!

    2022 NCAA Basketball offseason preview, Darrion Trammell Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 60:42


    Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are back to recap the Final Four and preview the upcoming NCAA Basketball offseason.What was the vibe like in New Orleans? The duo gives their lasting impression from the Final Four before discussing where this Kansas team ranks all time and how this title impacts Bill Self's legacy.Then Connor and Brian dive into the offseason, breaking down the latest coaching hires and the top players available in the transfer portal. They are then joined by new San Diego State point guard Darrion Trammell, who transferred to the Aztecs after spending the last two seasons with Seattle.All this and more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!

    2022 Final Four Preview, Evaluating Coaching Changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 60:14


    Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian preview the Final Four and dive deep into both games.What individual matchup will determine Duke vs. North Carolina? Brian dives deep on what the historic meeting means for the rivalry, college basketball and the entire state of North Carolina. Then Connor and Brian discuss the biggest keys to Kansas vs. Villanova and give their predictions for each game before evaluating the most impactful coaching changes off the offseason.Who do they have cutting down the nets and winning the national championship? Find out all this and more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!

    March Madness: Sweet 16 Preview and Predictions, First Weekend Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 69:05


    Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB: Connor and Brian are back to recap the first weekend of March Madness before previewing and giving their predictions for the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16.What was the biggest surprise from the first weekend? What takeaways will impact the Sweet 16 and beyond? The duo dives into their March Madness takes.Then Connor and Brian dissect each of the Sweet 16 matchups, give their biggest keys to each game and predict the bracket the rest of the way.Who do they have emerging in the Final Four? Find out all this and more in the latest episode of Hope & Rauf presented by Heat Check CBB!

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