Not Even D2 is a podcast covering Division 3 basketball. Host, KJ Allison, interviews players, coaches, and administrators involved in Division 3. All episodes can be found wherever you listen to podcasts.
talks with the all-time winningest coach in Kent State's history, Rob Senderoff. Outside of taking a two year hiatus where he took his career to Indiana University to coach under Kelvin Sampson, Senderoff has spent the majority of his coaching career at Kent State. In 2011, Senderoff took over as the head coach and has never had a losing season since then. He joins Mark Few and Tom Izzo as the only coaches to never have a losing season (minimum 10 seasons coached). His 288 wins rank 7th all-time in MAC history. Some of his coaching highlights include being awarded the 2022 MAC Coach of the Year, leading Kent State to their first MAC tournament title since 2008, and leading Kent State to nine 20+ win seasons. This past season the Golden Flyers finished the year 24-12 and upset St. Bonaventure and Stanford in the NIT tournament. Hear about Coach Senderoff's philosophies on both ends of the ball, his favorite MAC matchups, and what is left to accomplish for his career and the Kent State program. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel for more sports content. Enjoy the episode!Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:30NBA Finals Discussion / Intro- 00:30-08:48Hobbies Outside of Basketball, Following the NBA & Learning from the NBA- 08:48-14:48Signing Contract Extension, Rumors about Taking Another Job, Kent St Transfer Portal Culture- 14:48-28:51Family Atmosphere throughout Program, Coaching Tree, Connections through Kent St- 28:51-32:32Challenges in Sustaining Success, Valuing the Guard Position, Allowing Players to Play Freely- 32:32-41:12Developing/Evolving Defensive Philosophies, Late Game Execution Strategies- 41:12-55:15Break- 55:15-55:23Relationship with Brian Windhorst (New GM?), Future Goals for Kent St Program, Rivalry with Akron- 55:23-01:02:45UMass Entering the MAC, Being Involved with Social Initiative Movements- 01:02:45-01:09:20Rapid Fire (Favorite Non Basketball Sport, Underrated MAC Arena, Favorite MAC Road Trip)- 01:09:20-01:11:46Starting 5: Best Defenders Coached- 01:11:46-01:14:15Outro- 01:14:15-01:14:50
Jahn Hines, Christopher Newport's first 4x All-American joins this week's episode of . Hines originally committed to Hampden-Sydney post leading Norview high school to a state championship. Soon after he committed to Hampden-Sydney, he decided to decommit and take his talents to Christopher Newport. His first season was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then, Hines has been recognized as an All-American each year. His career was highlighted by leading CNU to their first ever National Championship in the 2022-23 season. Hines led the team averaging over 17 points and just under 6 rebounds. The following year Hines repeated as the Coast to Coast Player of the Year and led the Captains to another NCAA tournament appearance. This past season capped off his legendary career- once again being named the C2C Player of the Year. The fifth year averaged a career high 19.9 points per game along with 6.9 rebounds. Hear about his favorite memories throughout his career, playing for the historic program in CNU, and what's next for his basketball career. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel for more sports content. Enjoy the episode!Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:27NBA Finals Discussion- 00:27-12:35Intro- 12:35-18:17Graduating from CNU, Jahn's Background- 18:17-21:062024-25 Year for CNU/Jahn, Roanoke Game Recap, Dealing with Adversity- 21:06-28:22CNU Support, Alumni Connections, Emotions During Jersey Retirement- 28:22-32:03Proudest Part of Individual Game Throughout Career, Relationship with Coach Krikorian, Recruitment out of HS- 32:03-47:382023-24 CNU's Decreased Roster Situation, NCAA Tournament Games, Playing with Brother @ CNU- 47:38-56:45Break- 56:45-56:54Favorite Memories Throughout Career, Team Trip to Canada, Favorite Matchups in the C2C- 56:54-01:11:58What's Next for Jahn Hines, Signing with Agency- 01:11:58-01:15:47Rapid Fire (Top 3 MCU Movies, Mixtape Chris Brown / Lil Durk Songs, Standout D3 Player)- 01:15:47-01:20:11Starting 5: Best Players Played Against During Career- 01:20:11-01:22:19Outro- 01:22:19-01:22:55
Head coach of Randolph-Macon College joins this week's episode of . Josh Merkel is only the 5th coach in the history of the RMC men's basketball program. Merkel came to Randolph-Macon after previously leading Salisbury. At Salisbury, Merkel led to the first conference championship since the late 90's. Now at the helm of RMC, Merkel arguably has had the most successful decade of coaching in college basketball. In 10 years Coach Merkel has been awarded ODAC Coach of the Year 7 times with an overall 129-19 record in conference play.Merkel was the recipient of the 2022 Division 3 Coach of the Year after the Yellow Jackets captured the school's first ever national championship. The 2024-25 season was another successful season as his program was one of the best defensive teams in the country finishing the year with a 24-5 record. Hear about his favorite memories during the 2022 national championship run, his defensive philosophies, and how it feels leading the historic Randolph-Macon program. This episode is available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel for more sports content. Enjoy the episode!Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:23Reactions to Tom Thibodeau Firing, NBA Finals Predictions- 00:23-14:27Intro- 14:27-21:19Staying Sharp during the Offseason, Coaching Influences- 21:19-28:21RMC Coaching Tree, Expectations at Historic Program, Being only the 5th HC in Program History- 28:21-33:42Favorite ODAC Coaching Matchups, Preparation for ODAC Games- 33:42-38:26Using Constraints in his Program, Coaching Buzz Anthony, 2022 National Championship- 38:26-51:22Defensive/Closeout Philosophies- 51:22-59:04Coach Merkel asking Not Even D2 Questions (Finding Best Recruits, Advice for HS Kids Coming into New Culture)- 59:04-01:09:01Coaching Under Coach Beilein, Using Phrases to Impact Program- 01:09:01-01:12:53Rapid Fire (Favorite ODAC Arena, Funniest Player Coached, One Former Player to Play with Current Roster)- 01:12:53-01:16:45Starting 5: Highest IQ Players Coached- 01:16:45-01:19:35Outro- 01:19:35-01:20:11
Newburgh, NY native Amarri Monroe joins this week's episode of . Monroe was a standout player for Newburgh high school before taking his career to South Kent playing in the NEPSAC. He would be a highly recruited player coming out of prep school, and eventually committed to Wofford College.Monroe would only spend one year at Wofford before committing to Quinnipiac University where his career took off. After his first year playing for the Bobcats he earned all-conference recognition. This past season (2024-25), Monroe was awarded MAAC Player of the Year after averaging over 18 points and 9 rebounds per game.Many people expected Monroe to transfer to play high major basketball when the news came out he was in the transfer portal. He heard from a majority of the high major, historic programs, but ultimately decided that playing another year at QU was best for his career. Monroe is hoping to become the first ever Quinnipiac player to earn back-to-back player of the year honors, and get drafted to the NBA.Hear about Monroe's experience in the transfer portal, why he decided to come back to Quinnipiac, and more about his journey leading up to star level.This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel for more sports content.Enjoy the episode!Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:21NBA Playoffs- 00:21-12:14Intro- 12:14-18:59NYK Fandom/Predictions- 18:59-20:51Offseason Work, NBA Scouts "Report Cards", Working on Shot- 20:51-26:46Transfer Portal Experience, Returning to Quinnipiac, Balancing Production vs. Money- 26:46-38:08Newburgh Roots, In the Water Classic- 38:08-48:07Break- 48:07-44:16FY at Wofford Experience, Recruitment to Quinnipiac- 44:16-53:46Factors Leading to Success at Quinnipiac, Defensive Philosophy- 53:46-57:22MAAC Competition, Mindset during Comebacks- 57:22-01:04:51What Makes QU Special, Playing City Rocks EYBL- 01:04:51-01:09:55Future for Amarri Monroe- 01:09:55-01:12:18Rapid Fire (Favorite Matchups in the MAAC, Relationship with QU Hockey, Top Talents in 845)- 01:12:18-01:16:55Starting 5: Best Players Played Against- 01:16:55-01:19:13Outro- 01:19:13-01:19:51
On this week's episode of Not Even D2, host KJ Allison breaks down the lack of diversity seen within Division 3 men's basketball head coaching. Through conversations with four black/minority head coaches. Dominic Parker is currently the head coach at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and just finished his first season leading the Tigers. Donald Morris has been the head coach for Framingham State for the past four seasons.Michael McClendon will be heading into his fourth season as the Springfield head coach. The only black coach in program history. Edwind McGhee previously was on staff as the associate head coach before being named head coach of North Park University. Hear different parts of each of their journeys, their opinions on how to decrease the gap between white head coaches and black head coaches and how they run their program as one of the few black coaches in the division. This episode is available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more pod content. Enjoy the episode! Intro- 00:00-01:40 Research, Introduction to Coaches- 01:40-11:55 Coach Dominic Parker (RIT MBB)- 11:55-23:50 Coach Donald Morris (Framingham State MBB)- 23:50-30:21 Coach Michael McClendon (Springfield MBB)- 30:21-49:04 Coach Edwind McGhee (North Park MBB)- 49:04-01:03:30 Outro- 01:03:30-01:05:22
2024-25 CAA Coach of the Year, Pat Skerry, joins this week's episode of . When Pat Skerry was hired at in 2011, the program had 15 straight losing seasons. Now, Skerry has led the basketball team to four straight 20+ win seasons. The 2024-25 season was special for the Towson men's basketball team. On top of having the coach of the year, Towson won the CAA regular season championship for the second time in four years. Tyler Tejada was also named the CAA Player of the Year. Skerry has been a longtime coach including stops at Pittsburgh, Providence, Rhode Island, Charleston, and current league competitors William & Mary and Northeastern. Skerry also was a top Division 3 player playing for Tufts University. Hear about Towson's 2025-26 roster, what has went into Towson's recent success, and some of his thoughts regarding the NCAA basketball landscape. This episode is available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel for more sports content. Enjoy the episode!Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:37NBA Playoffs Round 2 Discussion- 00:37-06:38Intro- 06:38-14:38Offseason Workouts, NABC Basketball Clinics, Learning from Other Coaches- 14:38-18:19Transfer Portal Philosophy, Paying Players- 18:19-22:16Towson MBB 2024-25 Year, 2025-26 Roster, Gauging Success- 22:16-28:48Recruiting in the DMV, What Separates Towson from DMV Schools- 28:48-32:27Critiquing the NET/NCAA Basketball Committee- 32:27-35:39Coming into a Program with 15 Straight Losing Seasons, Coaching Nick Timberlake, Player Development- 35:39-42:47Playing Style Impact on Coaching Career, NESCAC History, Getting Stamped in D1- 42:47-47:49Break- 47:49-47:59Coaching Tyler Tejada, Getting Tyler & Dylan Williamson to Return to Towson, Getting Players to the Next Level- 47:49-56:52Advice to Coaches Trying to Maintain Success, Coaches Partnering Forward Program- 56:52-01:03:24Rapid Fire (Best Jerseys in CBB, Favorite CAA Arena, Statement for Mid Major Basketball)- 01:03:24-01:05:09Starting 5: Hardest Working Players- 01:05:09-01:07:14Outro- 01:07:14-01:07:51
Brandon Linton, current head coach for Tufts University, joins this week's episode of . Linton has been involved in coaching from the minute his playing career at Clarkson University finished. Linton has had coaching stops at his alma mater (2010-12), Bowdoin College (2012-14), Army West Point (2014-19), and Nichols College (2019-21) where he got his first head coaching opportunity. He finished his first year coaching Nichols bringing them their fourth straight CCC championship. The following year was cancelled due to the pandemic. Linton took his career to Tufts during the summer of 2021 when he was hired as the next men's basketball head coach. The 2024-25 season marked Linton's fourth year leading the Jumbos and in those four years he compiled a 76-32 overall record. This past season marked history as the team made their third straight NCAA tournament appearance and third straight 20+ win season, both never been done in Tufts basketball history. Hear about Linton's coaching career, how the Tufts opportunity came to him, and what has made Tufts so good since his arrival. This episode is available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel for more sports content. Enjoy the episode!Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:41NBA Round 1 Recap / Round 2 Predictions- 00:41-07:34Intro- 07:34-13:36Offseason/Summer Plans, NYC Background, Jamaican Heritage- 13:36-18:15Tufts Culture, R.A.C Philosophy- 18:15-26:04Tufts 2024-25 Season, Takeaways from NCAA Tournament- 26:04-30:14NESCAC's Impact on Recruiting Style- 30:14-34:10Coaching @ Nichols College, 2019-20 CCC Championship Season- 34:10-40:55Break- 40:55-41:03Story behind Getting Tufts HC Job, Process Networking, Different Coaching Stops- 41:03-51:00Equity, Inclusivity, Leadership @ Tufts- 51:00-57:38Rapid Fire (Dream Coaching Matchup, Music Taste, Favorite Gym(s) to Play in)- 57:38-01:02:49Starting 5: Best Players Coached- 01:02:49-01:06:07Outro- 01:06:07-01:06:45
In this week's episode of @Notevend2 , it's just the hosts- no guest. We take a deep dive into the NBA playoffs so far: each matchup, surprise performances, and what to look for moving forward. All the storylines and hot takes are covered.This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content.Enjoy the episode!Intro, Thoughts on NCAA Rule Change (Pay to Play)- 00:00-03:16JJ Reddick / Lakers- 03:16-07:45#1 OKC vs. #8 MEM- 07:45-11:22#3 NYK vs. #6 DET- 11:22-18:20#1 CLE vs. #8 MIA- 18:20-21:59#3 LAL vs. #6 MIN- 21:59-28:00#4 IND vs. #5 MIL- 28:00-35:10#2 HOU vs. #7 GSW- 35:10-41:58#2 BOS vs. #7 ORL- 41:58-43:15#4 DEN vs. #5 LAC- 43:15-48:06Outro- 48:06-49:27
The most recent Fordham MBB commit, Dejour Reaves, joins this week's episode of @Notevend2 . Dejour planned on returning to play for Iona for his final year of college basketball until an unexpected firing of his head coach occurred. After a dominant 2024-25 season averaging over 17 points per game, 1st team All-MAAC player entered the transfer portal. Reaves committed to Fordham University where he'll be playing under Coach Magpayo.Reaves dominated in high school at Corcoran, becoming the school's all-time leading scorer. Besides his success, he wasn't recruited by any Division 1 schools, which led him to attend JUCO at Trinidad State. Reaves led Trinidad State to back-to-back region titles. After JUCO, he committed to Northern Colorado where he was an all-conference player. Now preparing for a year playing in the A10, Reaves has big time goals for himself. Hear about his thoughts regarding Iona firing Tobin Anderson, what schools he was looking at before choosing Fordham, and what the future of his career looks like. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:35 NBA 1st Round Predictions- 00:35-08:03 Intro- 08:03-17:38 Getting Introduced to Islam, Playing during Ramadan- 17:38-21:34 Thoughts on Iona Firing Tobin Anderson, Relationship with Coach Anderson- 21:34-26:04Favorite Matchups in the MAAC, Playing in Iona's System- 26:04-29:57 Playing AAU for Team Swish, Recruitment out of HS, JUCO Life, Opinions on JUCO Ruling- 29:57-40:01 Break- 40:01-40:17 Memories from Northern Colorado, JUCO vs. D1, Choosing Iona- 40:17-45:53 Entering Transfer Portal, Schools Interested In (Fordham), Future for Dejour Reaves- 45:53-48:29 Rapid Fire (Best Syracuse Hoopers Growing Up, Top 3 Movies, Favorite TA Story)- 48:29-52:56Starting 5: Best Teammates- 52:56-54:24 Outro- 54:24-54:54
A former walk-on to a starter at St. Mary's (California), Luke Barrett joins this week's episode of @Notevend2 . In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, with no Division 1 offers, Barrett committed to the University of Pomona Pitzer (Division 3). Soon after his commitment, he heard from the St. Mary's coaching staff that a walk-on roster spot was available for him. Barrett ultimately decommitted from the D3 school and walked on to play for the Gaels.Barrett held the walk-on role for his first two years of college basketball. After those two years, Luke worked his way up to be a scholarship basketball player. Barrett continued to work hard throughout the years and as St. Mary's continued their success, so did he. Barrett started for the Gaels every game during the 2024-25 season, and was the fourth leading scorer (9.8 ppg).St. Mary's has won the West Coast Conference regular season title three years in a row and made the NCAA tournament each of the last four years.Hear about Luke's journey becoming a scholarship player, what it was like being coached by 6x WCC COTY, Randy Bennett, and what the future for Luke Barrett looks like.This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content.Enjoy the episode!Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:16March Madness Recap- 00:16-06:23Intro- 06:23-11:58West Coast / California vs. East Coast Lifestyle- 11:58-14:15Saint Mary's 2025 March Madness Run, SMC vs. Gonzaga Rivarlry- 14:15-21:11Coach Bennett, Journey Walking On to SMC, Story from Walk-on to Scholarship Player- 21:11-31:41Saint Mary's Development System & Rebounding Strategy, Relationship with Mitchell Saxen & Augustus Marčulionis- 31:41-39:19Break- 39:19-39:27Thoughts on Transfer Portal for HM Schools, St. Mary's Overseas Presence / Overseas Players in CBB- 39:27-44:27Scouting Process @ SMC, Offseason Development over the Years, Future for Luke Barrett- 44:27-50:58Rapid Fire (Musical Inspirations, Favorite Arenas, Funniest Teammates)- 50:58-55:01Starting 5: Best WCC Players Played Against- 55:01-58:24Outro- 58:24-59:16
Trayvon Alexander, the 2024-25 NE10 MVP joins this week's episode of @Notevend2 . Tray began his college career at Saint Rose where he spent two seasons before transferring to Florida Southern College. His last stop would be Pace University. During his first year returning back to the NE10, Alexander was awarded all-conference and defensive 1st team. The 24-25 season was special as Alexander became the first player in Pace history to ever win the NE10 Player of the Year honors. He finished the year #2 in the country in assists (8.7) and steals (2.9) per game. In just two years Alexander finished 2nd on Pace's all-time assists leader board. Hear about his journey playing for 3 different schools, his success at Pace, and the future for Tray Alexander. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:12 Final Four Predictions- 00:12-06:03 Intro- 06:03-11:00 March Madness Predictions- 11:00-12:22 Buzzer Beater against Assumption University, Favorite NE10 Matchups- 12:22-14:33 Growing up in Long Island, Leadership Personality- 14:33-19:23 2024-25 Pace MBB Season, Developing Game over the Years, Breaking Down Film / Game Reads- 19:23-28:00 Break- 28:00-28:09 Playing for 3 Different Colleges, Transfer Portal, Emotions Winning NE10 POTY- 28:09-34:17Toughest Matchups during the 24-25 Season, Future for Trayvon Alexander- 34:17-37:26 Rapid Fire (Ranking Schools Locations, Funniest Teammates, Favorite Music)- 37:26-40:11Starting 5: Best NE10 Players throughout Career- 40:11-43:53 Outro- 43:53-44:41
Trinity MBB star guard, Henry Vetter joins this week's episode of @Notevend2 . Vetter has been an all-conference player the past two years, and capped off his junior season as a national champion. Vetter hit a game winning 3 that will forever be remembered in Division 3 basketball. Trinity upset Wesleyan in the NESCAC championship and NYU in the national championship game, making them winners of 15 straight. Hear about his mindset heading into Fort Wayne, his thoughts getting the ball for the game winner, and what has made Trinity so good over the years. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! #nationalchampionship #d3hoops #division3 #trinity #gamewinner #podcast #explore #mbb #ncaam Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:36 March Madness Predictions- 00:36-04:38 Intro- 04:38-09:53 Trinity Vibes Post-National Championship- 09:53-11:39 Process Developing as a Team, Differences between 2023-24 and 2024-25 Teams- 11:39-18:27 Rallying During 2024-25 Season, Coach Cosgrove- 18:27-24:47 Mindset going into Final 4, Game Winner in National Championship- 24:47-33:07Motivations to Work Hard- 33:07-37:05 Outro- 37:05-37:52
2x NE10 Player of the Year, Zach Laput, joins this week's episode of . After a dominant four years playing Division 2 for Bentley University, Zach transferred to play Division 1 for Davidson College in the Atlantic 10.At Davidson Zach played various roles and was a consistent contributor for the Wildcats. The graduate student averaged the 4th most points (8.5) while fluctuating in and out of the starting lineup.Before playing mid major basketball, Zach dominated at the Division 2 level. In 3 years, Laput scored just under 1700 points and was named a D2 All-American in his final two seasons playing for Bentley.The Connecticut native attended HS at Notre Dame where he was an all-state selection. Not many Division 1 schools were recruiting Zach out of high school; seeing where he finished his career may have these same coaches questioning that decision.Hear about his perspective regarding the transfer portal, his thought process to leave Bentley, and what his future in basketball looks like.This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel for more sports content.Enjoy the episode!Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:15D3 MBB Season Recap- 00:15-02:14Intro- 02:14-11:34Offseason Focus, Strength & Conditioning (Bentley vs. Davidson)- 11:34-14:05Mindset going into A10 Tournament, Different Roles Played for Davidson, Playing for Coach McKillop- 14:05-19:38Perspective/Opinions on the Transfer Portal, Decision Transferring from Bentley to Davidson- 19:38-24:33Early Success at Bentley, Connecticut Basketball Scene, Recruitment out of HS- 24:33-32:01Basketball Workouts, Developing Game- 32:01-36:49Break- 36:49-37:01Individual & Team Success during Career, Coach Jay Lawson's Impact on him, Overseas Basketball Process- 37:01-46:21Rapid Fire (Favorite A10 Arena, Welcome to D1 Moment, Best CT Hoopers)- 46:21-50:28Starting 5 (Best NE10 Players throughout Career)- 50:28-52:03Outro- 52:03-52:52
Three standout players in Division 3 (Adam Brazil/Chozen Amadi/Tristan How) join this week's episode of to talk about the NCAA tournament. Brazil, 2024-25 ODAC Player of the Year, has led Hampden-Sydney to another trip to the Sweet 16. The senior guard is currently averaging 18.2 points per game. Chozen Amadi was named to the 2024-25 SCIAC 1st-team after ranking in the conference's top 10 in points, steals, and three point percentage. The 2024-25 UAA Player of the Year, Tristan How has been dominating Division 3 in his lone year playing at this level. How averages a double-double while shooting an impressive 55.2 percent from the floor. Hear about their each players journey to where they are right now, their mindset heading into the Sweet 16, and what to expect from each player and their respective teams moving forward. Hampden-Sydney will matchup against Redlands, while host NYU will play Hardin-Simmons. Both games will be played on Friday, March 14th. For more information on these games and the Division 3 NCAA tournament, visit: https://www.ncaa.com/sports/basketball-men/d3This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:32Updates- 00:32-05:23Intro- 05:23-12:44Adam Brazil (Hampden-Sydney MBB, G)- 12:44-24:56Chozen Amadi (Redlands MBB, G)- 24:56-38:29Tristan How (NYU MBB, F)- 38:29-50:41Only in D3- 50:41-54:57Outro- 54:57-55:32
This week's episode of @Notevend2 features Melvin Council Jr. Melvin grew up in Rochester where he attended high school at Greece Athena and UPrep. The standout guard committed to play for Monroe Community College for his first two years of college basketball (2021-23). After two years of being recognized as a NJCAA all-american, Council committed to Wagner.At Wagner, Melvin led Wagner to their first conference championship since 2003. Council was named 1st-team All-NEC during a campaign averaging 14.9 points and 5.7 assists. Melvin's name began to buzz after leading Wagner, as a #6 seed, to a conference championship. After winning the NEC, Wagner had to play in the First Four game in the NCAA tournament. Council had a historic performance to lead his team to victory over Howard. In just one season playing in the NEC, the Wagner star entered the transfer portal.The rising senior heard from plenty of high major schools after his run during March Madness. Council ended up committing to St. Bonaventure to play in the A-10. Melvin has been one of the best guards in the conference and Bonaventure picked up their second consecutive 20+ win season.Hear about his journey growing up in Rochester, his favorite memories from Wagner's tournament run, and what his mindset is going into the A-10 tournament. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts.Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content.Enjoy the episode!Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:13 Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:13-05:17 Intro- 05:17-10:05 Scouting @ St. Bonaventure, Best Guard in the A-10?- 10:05-12:53 Mindset going into A-10 Tournament, Bonaventure's Fan Base, WOJ Joining Bonaventure- 12:53-17:36 Coach Mark Schmidt, Story of the WWE Belt- 17:36-22:18 Growing up in Rochester, Mothers Impact- 22:18-28:56 Playing JUCO Basketball- 28:56-33:19 Break- 33:19-33:29 Wagner's 2023-24 NCAA Playoff Run, Top Memories in March Madness- 33:29-42:20Recruitment Process after Wagner, Choosing St. Bonaventure- 42:20-44:54 Opinions on the A-10, "Dog" Leadership Mindset, Future for Melvin Council- 44:54- 54:24 Rapid Fire (Favorite Artist, Favorite Food, Favorite NBA Player)- 54:24-56:08 Starting 5: Best Rochester Hoopers- 56:08-58:21 Intro to Empire 8 Segment- 58:21-59:23 Alyssa Polosky (Geneseo WBB, Head Coach)- 59:23-01:15:09 Dayion Thompson (Utica MBB, G)- 01:15:09-01:21:20 Only in D3- 01:21:20-01:26:01 Outro- 01:26:01-01:26:36
Octavio Brito, two time Divison 3 All-American joins this week's episode of @Notevend2 . Brito is a Rhode Island native and has dominated the LEC during his time at Keene State. After winning the LEC Rookie of the Year in the 2021-22 season, Brito finished his sophomore and junior seasons as an All-American. During his team at KSC, Octavio has won the LEC championship every year. Brito is closing in on the all-time Keene State scoring record and one of few to ever be a 3x All-American. Now in his final year playing for the Owls, the senior is playing at his highest level. Octavio is averaging 22.9 points per game (11th in the country) while leading Keene State to another #1 seed heading into the conference playoffs. KSC has been nationally ranked in the top 25 for most of the year and will be on every teams radar going into the NCAA tournament. Hear about his journey leading up to Keene State, his favorite memories playing for KSC, and his future goals post college. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:10 Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:17-04:54 Intro- 04:54-09:57 Mindset Heading into Conference Playoffs, Entering Transfer Portal- 09:57-12:18 Breaking Keene States Scoring Record, Leaving Legacy at Keene State- 12:18-13:31Relationship with Coach Enright, Playing for 3 Different Coaches during Career- 13:31-15:13Summer Basketball with Keene State, Hoop Scene in Rhode Island- 15:13-18:50 Recruitment out of HS, Relationship/Duo with Jeff Hunter- 18:50-22:19 Keene States Dominance in the LEC, Hosting NCAA Tournament at Home, Mindset going into Big Games- 22:19-26:57 Break- 26:57-27:06 Playing Against D'vontay Friga, Ty vs. Octavio 1v1- 27:06-30:19 Off-season Work, Scoring 2k points, Best Class in KSC History?- 30:19-34:44 Future for Octavio Brito- 34:44-35:44 Rapid Fire (Top 3 RI Hoopers, Favorite LEC Matchups, Funniest Teammates, Music, Favorite Buckets)- 35:44-41:23 Starting 5: Best Players Played With- 41:23-43:39 Empire 8 Segment (Peyton Maneri- Brockport WBB G)- 43:39-47:18 Only in D3- 47:18-49:20 Outro- 49:20-49:55
@Notevend2 talks with NYU's standout guard, Hampton Sanders, on this week's episode. Hampton grew up in South Brunswick, New Jersey and graduated from Lawrenceville High School. After his senior year of high school, Sanders played AAU for Rod Wave Elite (RWE). The popular AAU program founded by Cam Wilder took off over the last few years and Hampton has remained a popular name surrounding the program. Hampton committed to @NYUAthletics ahead of the 2023-24 season. That same year the Violets won a shared UAA conference title. This year, the Violets picked up right where they left off, as they are currently ranked #2 in the country. Hampton, now with a bigger role, is averaging 12 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists as one of the most efficient players in Division 3. Currently holding a 21-1 (10-1) record, Hampton and the rest of the NYU team have high hopes for the rest of the season. Hear about Hampton's favorite memories playing for RWE, perspective being a student-athlete at a prestigious school like NYU, and what to expect from the #2 ranked team come NCAA tournament time. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to follow the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:17 Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:17-03:08 Intro- 03:08-09:37 Buzzer Beater against Chicago, Division 3 Parity- 09:37-11:28 Better Hoop State: NY vs. NJ, Relationship with Hank Morgan, Runs @ NYU this Summer- 11:28-17:49 NYU's Trip to China, Partnership with Hoop Culture- 17:49-20:19 Playing for Rod Wave Elite, Relationship with Cam Wilder / Zeddy Will, Favorite Memories with RWE- 20:19-27:13 Break- 27:13-27:26 Recruitment out of HS, Choosing NYU, Academics @ NYU- 27:26-34:06 NYU MBB Success, Mindset coming off the Bench, Favorite Matchups in the UAA- 34:06-41:33NESCAC vs. UAA Debate- 41:33-44:23 Personal Focus for the Remainder of the Year- 44:23-46:28 Rapid Fire (Favorite things to do in NYC, Funniest RWE Player(s), Favorite Artists / Jersey Club)- 46:28-51:25 Starting 5: Best RWE Players- 51:25-53:41 Only in D3- 53:41-55:48 Outro- 55:48-56:24
@Notevend2 talks with Jalen Haynes on this week's episode. Jalen Haynes grew up in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he ended up playing high school basketball under legendary coach Darryl Burrows. After graduating high school, Haynes did a post-grad year at @montverdeacademy . The Florida native attended the prep school during Covid-19 when Monteverde had future NBA players, including Jaren Duran and Andrew Nembhard. After a dominant post-grad year, Haynes committed to Virginia Tech. Haynes played one year for the @hokiesports ; during his one year, Virginia Tech won the ACC championship (2021-22). Jalen transferred after his first year at Virginia Tech to East Tennessee State University. Haynes finished his lone year at ETSU as an all-conference player that averaged 14.6 points per game and 6.4 rebounds per game. The standout big man entered the transfer portal once more heading into the 2023-24 season. Jalen heard from plenty of Power 5 schools, and ultimately choose @georgemasonuniversity . Haynes redshirted his first year, but is now having a very efficient season playing in the Atlantic-10. George Mason is currently 20-5 (11-1) with Haynes playing a major role averaging north of 12 ppg and 7 rpg. Hear about Haynes journey playing at different schools throughout his career, what the goals are for this year's GMU team are, and what the future of his career looks like. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:17 Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:17-02:23 Intro- 02:23-08:26 Daily Schedule, Personal Tattoos- 08:26-10:54 SC Top 10 Dunk, GMU's Roster/Success, Teams Goal for the 2024-25 Season- 10:54-18:00Growing up in Florida, Post-grad Year @ Monteverde Academy- 18:00-22:40 Year @ ETSU, Staying Ready after Playing @ Virginia Tech, ACC Championship Memories- 22:40-26:36 Redshirting @ GMU, GMU Vs. Duke- 26:36-28:01 Break- 28:01-28:14 Recruitment after ETSU, Transfer Portal, Opinions on Atlantic-10- 28:14-30:55 Coach Tony Skinn, Future for Jalen Haynes- 30:55-33:14 Rapid Fire (Top 3 Fl Teammates, Favorite Rod Wave, Funniest Teammates- 33:14-35:59 Starting 5: Best Players Played With- 35:59-37:41 Only in D3- 37:41-41:53 NEW Empire 8 Segment- 41:53-43:30 Mekhi Beckett (Brockport MBB)- 43:30-48:29 Kristin Suydam (Geneseo WBB)- 48:29-52:57 Damien Call (Utica MBB)- 52:57-58:57 Outro- 58:57-59:34
Patriot League football standout, Curtis Harris-Lopez talks on this week's episode of @Notevend2 Harris-Lopez played four years at Holy Cross and in each year the free safety contributed to consecutive Patriot League titles. During his final year at Holy Cross, Harris-Lopez was an all-league player. Curtis dealt with injury during his first year resulting in a redshirt year. Now, after completing his career at Holy Cross, Curtis has one year of eligibility left. The all-league player entered the transfer portal and heard from plenty of FBS schools, including some Power 5 schools. The dynamic free safety narrowed his final schools to Hawaii, Wyoming, and James Madison. The prior year the Holy Cross head coach, Bob Chesney, along with plenty of Curtis' teammates left to join the JMU football program. This made Curtis' decision fairly simple. Now committed to play for the Dukes, Harris-Lopez has plans to continue the success with Chesney and prior staff that they had at Holy Cross. Hear about some of Harris-Lopez's favorite memories playing for the Crusaders, his perspective on the impact NIL is having on college football, his goals for the 2025 season playing for JMU, and much more. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:17 Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:17-02:40 Intro- 02:40-09:11 Off-season Focus, Academic Process at JMU, Last year at Holy Cross- 09:11-13:51 Playing Sports in NH, Recruitment out of HS- 13:51-18:50 Getting Adjusted to College Football, Playing FS, Hectic Football Schedule- 18:50-26:22 Holy Cross' Dominance in Patriot League, 2022 Season- 26:22-31:32 Break- 31:32-31:45 Transfer Portal Experience, Choosing JMU- 31:45-37:28 NIL Impact on FCS Football / College Sports- 37:28-42:05 2025 Goals Playing for JMU, JMU's Past Season, Opportunity to play FBS Football- 42:05-45:50Rapid Fire (Favorite Music Artists, Funniest Teammates, Basketball vs Football)- 45:50-48:32 Top 5: DB's Played With- 48:32-51:12 Only in D3- 51:12-56:03 Introducing NEW Segment (Empire 8 POTW)- 56:03-56:54 Sidney Tomasso (St. John Fisher College WBB)- 56:54-01:01:39 Grace Rittenhouse (Alfred University WBB)- 01:01:39-01:10:26 Outro- 01:10:26-01:11:02
Felix Kloman, four year basketball player at Brown University, joins this week's episode of @Notevend2 . Felix was a standout player in high school playing for Pingree School in Massachusetts. Out of high school Felix had few Division 1 offers, but coach Mike Martin and his staff offered Kloman late in his senior year of high school. Felix committed to play for Brown University going into the 2020-21 season; unfortunately his first season was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic. Kloman played in limited minutes for his next two college seasons following his freshman year, until senior year when he started 18 games during one of Brown's best seasons under coach Martin. With one year of eligibility left, Felix entered the transfer portal. After hearing from schools at all three divisions, Kloman committed to play for Babson College. The grad student is off to a great start of the season averaging an efficient 18.8 ppg. Babson will be in contention for an NCAA tournament appearance due to the addition of Kloman. Hear about Felix's favorite memories during his basketball career, what it was like playing in the Ivy League, and his goals for the rest of the 2024-25 season. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:22 Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:22-02:12 Intro- 02:12-10:49 Daily Schedule, Injury Update- 10:49-12:49 Instagram Name, Music Taste- 12:49-15:21 Recruitment out of HS, Early Years at Brown, Being a Ivy League Student-Athlete, Social Scene at Brown- 15:21-23:26 Senior Season at Brown, Ivy League Rivalries- 23:26-28:08 Break- 28:08-28:20 Deciding to Play for 5th Year, Commitment to Babson/D3- 28:20-31:38 Babson's Current Season, Goals going into 24-25 Season, Double OT Game against Trinity-31:38-37:01 Opinion on D3 Basketball- 37:01-39:36 Working out with Mitchell Kirsch, Stories Playing against Duncan Robinson- 39:36-42:31 Advice on Staying Consistent/Patient- 42:31-45:11 Rapid Fire (Fav Music Artists, Funniest Teammates, Food in Providence)- 45:11-49:14 Starting 5: Best Players Played With- 49:14-51:00 Only in D3- 51:00-58:00 Outro- 58:00-58:42
Jusin Allen, one of the best players in all of Division 3 joins this week's episode of @Notevend2 . Justin grew up in White Plains, NY and attended Fox Lane high school. Allen committed to the only UAA school that recruited him, Carnegie Mellon. Allen has continuously increased his production since his freshman year. He completed his sophomore year as a 1st team UAA player, and breaking Carnegie Mellon's single season scoring record with 557 points (21.4 ppg). After his breakout season, Allen entered the transfer portal where he heard from over ten Division 1 schools. Justin decided to stay with the Tartans and picked up right where he left off. The junior is currently the 2nd leading scorer in Division 3 (26.8 ppg). Justin recently broke the school's single game scoring record that hadn't been broken since the 1958 season. During his 50 point performance, Justin shot 9-13 from three which broke the programs single game three pointers made record. Hear about Justin's recruitment process out of high school, what went into his decision to return to Carnegie Mellon, and what his future looks like. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:24 Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:24-03:26 Intro- 03:26-09:10 Daily Schedule, Recovery after Games, Living in Pittsburgh- 09:10-10:37 50 point performance- 10:37-14:05 Playing for Chris Ward AAU, White Plains Basketball, Recruitment out of HS- 14:05-17:14Entering Transfer Portal, Mindset Coming back to Carnegie Mellon- 17:14-19:02 Developing game over Career, Favorite Players to Model game after- 19:02-21:11 Break- 21:11-21:22 UAA Battles, UAA vs. NESCAC Debate, Mindset for Non-Conference Games- 21:22-28:31Carnegie Mellon Big 3 (Justin Allen, R.J. Holmes & Buckley DeJardin), Factors Influencing Individual Success- 28:31-30:43 Justin Allen's Future- 30:43-31:53 Rapid Fire (Pregame Music, Best White Plains Players Played, Funniest Teammates)- 31:53-35:07 Starting 5: Best Shooters Played With- 35:07-37:17 Only in D3- 37:17-42:00 Outro- 42:00-42:37
This week's episode of @Notevend2 features the head coach of #5 ranked, Washington University in St. Louis, head coach Pat Juckem. The Bears are currently 10-1 heading into UAA conference play. Juckem got his first head coaching job in 2005 at Coe College; in seven seasons at Coe, Juckem finished 104-80 (.565). Juckem's career took off when he got the job at UW-Oshkosh. UW-Oshkosh became a WIAC force and national contender under Juckem. During the 2017-18 season, UW-Oshkosh made a run to the Division 3 National Championship. Although Juckem would leave the following year for WashU, Oshkosh would continue the success and complete the quest of winning the first National Championship in program history. WashU hired Juckem ahead of the 2018-19 season. Since then, Juckem has not had a losing season and has yet to finish below 3rd place in the UAA. Of the many great players that Juckem has coached, Justin Hardy has to be amongst the top. Hardy passed in 2022 due to stomach cancer but his impact and inspiration around the sports community is still strong today. Hear about Juckem's favorite memories during the 2017-18 run to the National Championship, the process of taking the job at WashU, what it was like coaching Justin Hardy and much more.This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:43 Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:43-02:17 Intro- 02:17-11:15 Daily Schedule, Holiday Plans- 11:15-14:09 IWU/Washu Rivalry, Film Process @ WashU, Learning from 1st Loss- 14:09-24:44 Memories from 2018 Run to National Championship @ UW-Oshkosh- 24:44-34:10 Decision to take HC Role at WashU- 34:10-39:15 Differences in WIAC vs. UAA, UAA Competition/Schedule- 39:15-56:02 Break- 56:02-56:13 Justin Hardy, Hardy Foundation- 56:13-01:12:51 Coaching Philosophy, Finding Players that Fit Philosophy- 01:12:51-01:19:44 Rapid Fire (Fav Basketball Memories, Teams to compete against 2018 UW-Oshkosh, Pregame Rituals)- 01:19:44-01:27:21 Starting 5: Smartest Players- 01:27:44-01:32:18 Only in D3- 01:32:18-01:36:09 Outro- 01:36:09-01:36:45
2nd year head coach of Johns Hopkins men's basketball team, Ryan Cain, joins this week's episode of @Notevend2 . Coach Cain played college basketball at Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he finished his career as one of the best players to ever play at WPI. Cain was awarded the 2007 Jostens Trophy; the yearly award given to the most outstanding Division 3 player. After finishing his playing career with a 89-20 record with the Engineers, Cain coached for his alma mater for the next eight years. During his time on staff alongside legendary coach, Chris Bartley, WPI never finished a season with less than 20 wins. In 6 of the 8 seasons, Cain helped the Engineers to NCAA tournament appearances. After his 8th season, Cain took his first head coaching job at Keene State in 2015. Cain turned Keene State into a national powerhouse. The two-time LEC Coach of the Year led the Owls to 5 NCAA tournament appearances, including two sweet 16 and one elite 8 appearance. The Owls finished the 2022-23 with a 28-2 record; after a successful year, Cain left Keene State to take the job at Johns Hopkins University. During his first year with Hopkins, Cain led the team to a 20-7 record. Now in his second year, Cain looks to build upon a successful year in the Centennial Conference. Hear about his favorite memories during his time playing and coaching for Chris Bartley, what went into the decision to leave Keene State, and what the future looks like for the Johns Hopkins basketball program. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:24 Updates, NYE Resolutions- 00:24-04:15 Intro- 04:15-11:41 Daily Schedule, Father Life, Scouting Process- 11:41-16:45 Playing/Coaching Career at WPI, Engineering Influence on Career- 16:45-28:09 Getting Opportunity at Keene State, Coaching Ty Nichols- 28:09-40:55 Success at Keene State, Coaching Jeff Hunter and Octavio Brito- 40:55-45:49 Break- 45:49-46:00 Process Leaving Keene State for Johns Hopkins, Johns Hopkins Athletic Department Success- 46:00-54:24 Roster Construction at High Academic School- 54:24-58:42 Relationship with / Hiring Jeff Hunter, Advice for Aspiring Coaches- 58:42-01:05:49 Losing Brayden Fagbemi, Current JHU MBB Season, Centennial Conference- 01:05:49-01:15:15Rapid Fire (Funniest Players, Inspirations in Basketball, Best Basketball Towns in Massachusetts)- 01:15:15-01:22:38 Starting 5: Ideal Players at Keene State- 01:22:38-01:26:02 Only in D3- 01:26:02-01:30:05 Outro- 01:30:05-01:30:41
Major Freeman, Siena men's basketball leading scorer, joins this week's episode of @Notevend2 . Major played high school basketball at Archer high school in Atlanta, Georgia. A four year starter at Archer HS took the JUCO route out of high school. Major played two years for Spartanburg Methodist in South Carolina. In both years, Spartanburg won over 20 games with Major as the starting guard. In his second year, the sophomore averaged over 15 points along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Freeman was recruited by over 40 Division 1 schools after his JUCO career concluded. In the summer of '24, Major committed to Siena college to play under first year head coach Gerry McNamara. Siena is currently 5-7 (1-1 MAAC) with Major leading the team in scoring (14.3). Hear about Major's experience growing up in Atlanta, playing under Coach McNamara, and his future goals with basketball. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:23 Updates- 00:23-02:10 Intro- 02:10-04:35 Opinions on New JUCO Ruling- 04:35-09:29 Intro- 09:29-10:55 Siena Life, Growing up in Atlanta, Playing for the Georgia Stars- 10:55-15:55 Getting into Content Creation, Content Creators he Watches- 15:55-18:23 Recruitment out of Archer HS, Committing to JUCO Basketball- 18:23-20:16 JUCO Basketball/Life- 20:16-24:01 Recruitment in the Transfer Portal, Committing to Siena College- 24:01-25:20 Break- 25:20-25:30 Playing for Coach McNamara- 25:30-27:56 Albany Cup, MAAC Competition, Setting Tone at Siena- 27:56-29:31 Fashion, Best Drip on Siena MBB- 29:31-30:56 Future Goals for Major, Major's Why, Developing Game in Workouts- 30:56-35:30 Rapid Fire (Fav Kyrie Moments, Fav Atl Artist, Fav Atl/Alb Food Spots)- 35:30-39:41 Starting 5: Best Players Played With- 39:41-40:49 Only in D3- 40:49-45:41 Outro- 45:41-46:17
This week's episode of @Notevend2 features professional trainer, Mitchell Kirsch. Mitchell has grown into one of the top trainers in the North East- specifically in his home state, New Hampshire. Mitchell has changed the culture of training within basketball by using the constrain-led and skill acquisition approach during his training sessions. Kirsch started his college career in California where he attended Claremont-Mudd Scripps. After four years of basketball playing for the Stags, he transferred to Babson College. A successful college career opened opportunities for Mitchell to play professionally overseas in Columbia. A short overseas career led Mitch to get into the player development field. His evidence based trainings became the lead method in the state of New Hampshire. Mitchell now trains players at all levels, including NBA players like Duncan Robinson, Terrance Mann, and Georges Niang.Hear about Kirsch's career getting into player development, what made him adapt the constraint-led approach, and how it feels having changed the New Hampshire hoop scene. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:21 In Memory of Fred Garland- 00:21-02:23 Alfred/Utica Updates- 02:23-05:06 Intro- 05:06-17:48 Day in the Life for Mitch, Staying Energetic as a Full-time Trainer, Impact of Sleep- 17:48-24:57Fathers Influence on Mitch & Siblings, Playing at Babson College- 24:57-30:34 Getting into Training/Player Development, Getting 1st Client (Neruda)- 30:34-37:36 Initial Process getting a new Client, Designing Workouts for each Player- 37:36-40:56 Break- 40:56-41:08 Constraint-Led Approach / Skill Acquisition Approach- 41:08-49:50 Trainers he Listens to, Evolving as a Trainer- 49:50-54:53 Feelings Changing the New Hampshire Hoop Scene- 54:53-56:48 Rapid Fire (Funniest Players Trained, Favorite Memory as a Trainer, Best Players on AUX)- 56:48-01:01:59 Starting 5: Best Players Trained- 01:01:59-01:05:13 Only in D3 (New Segment)- 01:05:13-01:12:06 Outro- 01:12:06-01:12:48
Dave Paulsen, the current head coach for Holy Cross men's basketball team, joins this week's episode of @Notevend2 . Coach Paulsen has been coaching since the late 80's and has a ton of knowledge that he gives throughout the episode. Paulsen played basketball for @WilliamsCollege and would later lead Williams to the programs first, and only, National Championship. Paulsen finished his career coaching the Ephs with a 170-53 record- giving him the 2nd most wins in Williams basketball history. After a successful career at Williams, Paulsen moved on to coach at Bucknell University. In his first head coaching role at the Division 1 level, coach Paulsen won three Patriot League Coach of the Year awards ('11, '12 & '15). Under Paulsen, Bucknell became the first Patriot League team to win three consecutive regular season titles. Paulsen currently holds the highest winning percentage in Bucknell history (.588). A big part to Bucknell's success was the addition of future NBA player, Mike Muscala. Muscala was a two-time Patriot League POTY while competing against future NBA all-star CJ McCollum. Coach Paulsen left Bucknell after seven seasons (2008-15) to coach at George Mason University and Fordham University. Paulsen coached plenty of players that would eventually become successful professional players, including Tyler Kolek. In 2023, Paulsen took the head coaching job at Holy Cross; in his second year leading the Crusaders, he's led the program to wins over high major programs, and the teams first conference tournament win since 2019. The Crusaders are currently 5-4 with 4 more games until Patriot League play begins. Hear about Paulsen's 28-year successful career, his experience coaching future NBA players, and what went into the dominance his teams had at Williams and Bucknell. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:24 Alfred/Utica Updates- 00:24-02:31 Intro- 02:31-08:37 Recap of Holy Cross' 3-0 Weekend, Buzzer Beater Win, Coaching Philosophy in Late Game Situations- 08:37-15:25 Playing at Williams College in the 80's, Coach Harry Sheehy's Impact- 15:25-18:30 Experience as GA at Michigan University, Staying Connected with MU Players- 18:30-22:52Relationship with Tobin Anderson- 22:52-27:25 Coaching at Williams College, Winning Dlll National Championship in '03, Coaching against Coach David Hixon- 27:25-39:46 Success at Bucknell, Elite Coaching Tree, Advice for Aspiring Coaches- 39:46-50:23 Recruiting Mike Muscala, Dominance in the Patriot League, Relationship with Muscala Today- 50:23-57:10 Break- 57:10-57:22 Recruiting/Coaching Tyler Kolek, Opinion on Players Transferring- 57:22-01:05:53 Regret not Recruiting Duncan Robinson, Taking Risks on Players- 01:05:53-01:11:50Expectations/Future for Holy Cross MBB- 01:11:50-01:15:21 Rapid Fire (Funniest Players, Theme Song(s), Most Memorable Year Coaching)- 01:15:21-01:20:42 Starting 5: Best Players Coached- 01:20:42-01:23:22 Outro- 01:23:22-01:24:20
Marquette men's basketball assistant coach, Nevada Smith, joins this week's episode of @Notevend2 . Nevada played college basketball at Bethany College where he led the school to back-to-back conference championships, while leading Division 3 in three pointers made during his senior year. Nevada coached at various Division 3 schools, including: St. Lawrence, Allegheny College, SUNY Canton, Ithaca College and Keystone College. Coach Smith's career shifted to the professional level when he got connected with Daryl Morey and the Houston Rocket's staff. Nevada was the head coach for the Houston Rockets D-League affiliate, Grand Valley Vipers, before becoming the head coach for the Miami Heat D-League affiliate, Sioux Falls Skyforce. Oklahoma City Thunder's head coach, Mark Diagneualt became a close friend of Coach Smith as the two coached against each other in the D-League; Diagneualt eventually connected Nevada with Coach Shaka Smart at the University of Texas. Coach Smith and Smart moved on to coach together at Marquette. The 2024-25 season marks the 4th season Nevada has coached for Marquette. Marquette has made the NCAA Tournament every year since Coach Smith has been a part of the staff. Hear about Coach Smith's long-tenured career, the experience of working with Coach Eric Spoelstra and Shaka Smart, and Marquette's culture that's led them to success in the past four years. This episode is available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:25 Alfred/Utica Updates- 00:25-02:52 Intro- 02:52-09:17 Getting into Horse Racing, Living in Upstate NY- 09:17-11:52 Getting the name "Nevada"- 11:52-13:19 Playing Career at Bethany College- 13:19-17:15 Opinion(s) on what makes a Great Shooter- 17:15-22:38 Coaching at Various Division 3 Schools, Carrying a chip on Shoulder- 22:38-27:14 How the D-League Opportunity came about, Interview with Daryl Morey- 27:14-31:28 Getting Introduced with Eric Spoelstra, Miami Heat Culture, Coaching the Sioux Falls Skyforce- 31:28-36:40 Going back to Coaching CBB, Creating Relationships within the G-League, Relationship with Mark Daigneault- 36:40-38:58 Getting Connected with Shaka Smart, Marquette Culture- 38:58-41:30 Break- 41:30-41:41 Success at Marquette, Impact Shaka's 1st Class had on the Future of Marquette MBB (Tyler Kolek, Oso Ighodaro, Kam Jones)- 41:41-44:11 Tyler Kolek's Work Ethic- 44:11-46:17 Marquette's Offense, Rim Domination Philosophy, Getting into Analytics Early in Career- 46:17-51:51 Finding New Concepts in Basketball, Perspective on Future Basketball- 51:51-54:37 Focus for Marquette Basketball during the 2024-25 Season, Roster Retention- 54:37-56:50 Future of Nevada Smith's Career- 56:50-58:36 Rapid Fire (Fav Food Spot in Milwaukee, Funniest Coaches Worked with, Shooters that could challenge him, Fav Coach McGuinness story)- 58:36-01:05:55 Starting 5: Best Offensive Players (D3 Edition)- 01:05:55-01:08:35 Outro- 01:08:35-01:09:30
The #2 ranked Cortland Red Dragons just won the Empire 8 for the fourth straight year- qualifying for the NCAA tournament. Their starting QB, the 2023 Dlll National Championship MVP, Zac Boyes joins this week's episode of @Notevend2 . Boyes is currently having one of his best seasons; the veteran quarterback has thrown 24 TD's with just one interception and ranking in the top 5 nationally in completion percentage (72%). The biggest game of the year for Cortland football is Saturday, November 16. Cortland vs Ithaca, known as Cortaca, has been a tradition since the 1930's. This years game is at Cortland and is expected to be one of the most intense atmospheres in Cortaca history. Cortland (9-0) faces off against the Ithaca Bombers (6-3) in a game that "determines legacies". The biggest little game in the nation kicks off at 1:00. Hear from Cortland's star quarterback about his mindset going into the Cortaca matchup, what this week around Cortland has been like, and his expectations for the game. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:23 Alfred/Utica Updates- 00:23-02:51 Intro- 02:51-05:21 Predictions for Cortaca- 05:21-07:06 Intro- 07:06-07:47 Breakdown of Cortland's win over Brockport, Winning 4 Straight Empire 8 Championships, Understanding Cortlands Dominance- 07:47-12:11 Mindset going into Cortaca, Keeping Team Composed in Cortaca Environment- 12:11-15:30 Staying Motivated after winning E8- 15:30-18:27 Personal Focus for Cortaca this Year, Cortland's Offensive Advantages against Ithaca- 18:27-21:51 Final Message for Cortland Fans/Supporters going into Cortaca 2024- 21:51-22:46 Outro- 22:46-23:44
@Notevend2 talks with 2023-24 1st Team All-NE10 player, Matt Becht on this week's episode. Matt Becht attended high school in Virginia where he played for Bishop O'Connell. After a successful high career, Becht committed to Mount St. Mary's. Early in his freshman year, Matt suffered a knee injury that required surgery. That would only be the start of the adversity Matt faced during his college career; in just two years playing for the Mountaineers, Becht went through three surgeries. Matt entered the transfer portal after his second year, and would commit to Division 2, NE10 member, Southern New Hampshire University. The next three years playing for the Penman would be filled with success; in three years Becht averaged over 14 ppg in every year, and shot 45% from three in his final two years with SNHU. In 2023-24 SNHU won a NE10 championship and made a run all the way to the D2 NCAA Elite 8. With one year of eligibility left, Matt entered the transfer portal where he would hear from plenty of Power 5 and high major schools. Becht committed to Merrimack for the 2024-25 season. Merrimack competes in the MAAC conference and kicks off their season Saturday (11/9) against Vermont. Hear about his basketball journey dealing with adversity, his dominant career at SNHU, and his expectations going into his final year of college basketball. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts! Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode!Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:33 Alfred/Utica Updates- 00:33-02:42 Intro- 02:42-03:19 Unnamed Segment, Empire 8 Questions (Nazareth/St. John Fisher)- 03:19-09:36 Intro- 09:36-14:38 NFL Sunday, Favorite NFL Team, Sunday Routine(s)- 14:38-16:47 Bishop O'Connell/DMV Basketball Experience- 16:47-20:18 Committing to Mount St. Mary's, Injuries during Career, Dealing with Adversity- 20:18-26:05Leaving Mount St. Mary's, Recruitment in Transfer Portal, Committing to SNHU- 26:05-28:48Developing Game/Craft over the Years, Mentors- 28:48-32:56 2023-24 Elite 8 Run with SNHU- 32:56-37:32 Competition in the NE-10- 37:32-40:35 Break- 40:35-40:46 Recruitment after Leaving SNHU, Committing to Merrimack- 40:46-47:05 Differences in Play D2 vs. D1- 47:05-49:03 Expectations for Final Year of CBB- 49:03-50:50 Rapid Fire (Top 3 NE10 Players, Fav Memory in Manchester, Pregame Rituals/Music)- 50:50-55:20 Starting 5: Best Players Played With- 55:20-57:32 Outro- 57:32-58:28
Matt and Zac Snyder, the hosts of the @d3datacast join this week's episode of @Notevend2 to talk about some of the most interesting stories and teams going into the 24-25 MBB Division 3 season. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-01:04 Alfred/Utica Updates- 01:04-02:51 Intro- 02:51-03:13 New Segment, Empire 8 Questions (Brockport/SUNY Poly)- 03:13-10:05 Intro- 10:05-13:57 D3 Datacast Updates- 13:57-15:44 Explaining Episode- 15:44-16:36 Competitive Balance in D3 Conferences- 16:36-24:00 UAA Returns to Top Conference- 24:00-29:55 Christopher Newport University, Clark University, Babson College, Guilford College, UW-Platteville- 29:55-40:57 Outro- 40:57-43:21
The 2023 AFCA Division 3 Coach of the Year, Curt Fitzpatrick joins this week's episode as we talk in-depth about his successful football career. Coach Fitzpatrick currently leads the #2 ranked team in the country- the Cortland Red Dragons. Fitzpatrick made history in 2023 becoming the first coach to lead SUNY Cortland to a national title. Curt talks about his playing career, as one of the best players to play at St. John Fisher University, and the impact this had on his coaching career. After his playing career, Fitzpatrick was the assistant at both, Utica University and St. John Fisher. 2013 would be the first head coaching job for Fitzpatrick where he spent the next seven seasons leading the Morrisville Mustangs. Under Fitzpatrick, Morrisville would have 4 winning seasons including one NJAC championship. Since taking the Cortland job in 2020, Fitzpatrick has developed Cortland into an elite program- only losing four games in the last five seasons. Cortland is picking up right where they left off last year, as they're currently ranked #3 in scoring offense, averaging over 50 points per game. Hear about his journey being apart of multiple Empire 8 teams, what the Cortaca rivalry is like, and the 2023 run to the national championship. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content. Enjoy the episode! Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:56 Updates- 00:56-01:51 Intro- 01:51-04:58 Opinions about Division 3 Model (Student first?)- 04:58-09:38 Intro- 09:38-11:20 Changing Playbook for Conference Play- 11:20-12:45 Curt's Playing Career Impacting Coaching Career- 12:45-14:41 Career at St. John Fisher College, Favorite Memories at SJFC- 14:41-19:39 Early Days Coaching at SJFC and Utica University- 19:39-24:24 Building the Culture at Morrisville College, Favorite Memories at Morrisville- 24:24-28:52 Leaving Morrisville to Take Cortland HC Job- 28:52-33:14 Cortland Athletics Department Culture- 33:14-35:33 Developing Four-Vert Offensive Scheme- 35:33-39:21 Player-Coach Relationship Dynamic(s)- 39:21-43:08 Cortaca Rivalry, Best Moments- 43:08-48:27 Break- 48:27-48:35 Realization the 2023 Roster was Special- 48:35-53:54 2023 NCAA Playoff Run- 53:54-58:20 National Championship against North Central- 58:20-01:05:10 How National Championship Changes Cortland Football/Coach Fitzpatricks Career- 01:05:10-01:08:00 2024 Season so Far, Expectations for the Rest of the Season- 01:08:00-01:10:47 What Separates SUNY Cortland Apart- 01:10:47-01:14:30 Rapid Fire (Funniest Players Coached, Ranking Food in Areas Coached, Pregame Routines), Coaching Cole Burgess and JJ Laap- 01:14:30-01:20:09 Ideal Lineup as a QB- 01:20:09-01:22:03 Outro- 01:22:03-01:22:54
Tobin Anderson, current Iona men's basketball head coach joins this week's episode of to talk about his college basketball career. Coach Anderson shocked the world in the 2023 NCAA March Madness tournament where he became the 2nd coach in NCAA history to lead a #16 seed over a #1 seed. Prior to his one year historical run with the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights, Anderson was a five-time Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association Division II Coach of the Year during a nine year dominant run at St. Thomas Aquinas College. Anderson enters his second year with the Iona Gaels men's basketball team following a 16-17 record. Hear about Tobin's 20+ year coaching career, why he was so confident FDU could beat purdue, and what his expectations are for Iona's 2024-25 team. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel for more college sports content. Enjoy the episode!Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:47Utica/Alfred Updates- 00:47-01:38Intro- 01:38-04:08Coach Anderson's System- 04:08-07:58Preview of Iona MBB- 07:58-09:28Preview of FDU vs. Purdue- 09:28-10:20Intro- 10:20-11:42Preseason MBB (D3 vs. D1)- 11:42-14:20Getting Adjusted to Living in New Rochelle- 14:20-15:46Growing up in Iowa and Committing to Wesleyan MBB- 15:46-18:33Relationship with Wesleyan MBB HC Joe Reilly- 18:33-20:39Dave Paulsen's Influence on Tobin's Career- 20:39-22:50Ball Handling Clinics / Players Being Comfortable with the Ball- 22:50-26:46First NCAA Appearance at Hamilton College- 26:46-29:38First D1 Coaching Experience at Sienna College- 29:38-31:58Dominance Coaching at St. Thomas Aquinas College- 31:58-35:04Decision to Leave STAC for Fairleigh Dickinson University- 35:04-38:50Break- 38:50-39:00FDU's 2023 NCAA Tournament Run / Finding Players with a Chip on their Shoulder- 39:00-57:46Leaving FDU for Iona after a Historic Season- 57:46-01:02:07Establish Tobin's Culture at Different Schools- 01:02:07-01:06:00Identifying his System / Developing System with Analytics- 01:06:00-01:11:112024-25 Iona MBB Preview- 01:11:11-01:14:46What Keeps Coach Anderson's Going- 01:14:46-01:18:05Rapid Fire (Funniest Players Coached/Fav Food Spots at Different Schools/Fav Pastimes)- 01:18:05-01:22:03Starting 5: One Player from Each HC Job- 01:22:03-01:23:55Outro- 01:23:55-01:25:43
It's the year anniversary of the creation of @Notevend2! The podcast kicked off with an episode featuring Casey Curran, and would end the year with 45 episodes being released. The hosts, KJ Allison and Neruda Perdomo reflect on their journey growing the podcast and some of their favorite moments on the podcast over the past year. During this episode we take a look back of some of those moments, and more.This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more sports content.Enjoy the episode!Intro- 00:00-00:37Reactions to Knicks & Timberwolves Trade- 00:37-03:25Thoughts on Year 1 of the Podcast- 03:25-09:46Shoutouts / Memorable Episodes- 09:46-16:05Preview of the rest of the Episode- 16:05-16:57Casey Curran (Alfred MBB Forward)- 16:57-18:59Bob Quillman (D3 MBB Top 25 Voter)- 18:59-20:38Chuck Mitrano (Empire 8 Commissioner)- 20:38-22:55Neruda Perdomo (Not Even D2 Cohost)- 22:55-24:38Teja Singh (Hamilton MBB Guard)- 24:38-29:31Sam Peek (Motor City Cruise G)- 29:31-31:15Joe Palmer (Colorado State G)- 31:15-34:08Coach Mike Rejniak (We Are D3 HC)- 34:08-37:46Coach Caleb Kimbrough (Hampden-Sydney MBB HC)- 37:46-43:08Raheem Anthony (St. Thomas MBB Guard)- 43:08-45:09Coach Michael Crotty Jr. (Middlesex Magic Director)- 45:09-50:26Coach David Hixon (Naismith Basketball HOF Class of '23)- 50:26-54:52Outro- 54:52-55:29
.Current head coach of University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's football team, Jace Rindahl joins this week's episode of "Not Even D2". Prior to leading the Warhawks, Jace played four years (2005-08) for UW-Whitewater where he played in four straight national championships. His junior year (2007), him and his team won the first ever national championship in UW-Whitewater history. Jace would follow that with becoming a D3 football Defensive Player of the Year in his senior year. Post playing career, Rindahl would become the linebackers coach during a dominant UW-Whitewater run. Joining Coach Leipold's (current Kansas football head coach) staff the group would win three straight national championships- winning 46 straight games. Coach Rindahl would work his way to defensive coordinator before being named head coach in 2023. The Warhawks were ranked #3 in the d3football.com top 25 rankings, and currently rank #10. Hear about Coach Rindahl's historic playing career, his experience coaching under Coach Leipold, and what his expectations are for his current national championship contending roster. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more college sports content. Enjoy the episode!Intro- 00:00-07:57 Personal Schedule day after Game- 07:57-08:42 Favorite NFL Team/Coaches- 08:42-09:54 Getting Involved with Football in Wisconsin- 09:54-12:25 Jace's Playing Career / Rivalry with Mount Union- 12:25-16:58 Coaching UW-Whitewater during 46 game Win Streak- 16:58-20:49 Coach Leipold's Influence- 20:49-22:17 Traits Needed to be Successful under Rindahl- 22:17-25:12 Mastering the LB Position- 25:12-27:35 Break- 27:35-27:43 UW-Whitewater's 2019 Run- 27:43-28:50 Program's Culture- 28:50-35:08 D3 Football's Evolution- 35:08-37:47 Paying Attention to Rankings/Media- 37:47-38:56 Expectations for the Rest of the Season- 38:56-42:15 Rapid Fire (Fav Football Memory/Fav GB Packer/Music Playlist)- 42:15-44:49 Top 5: Skilled Positions Played With/Coached- 44:49-47:17 Outro- 47:17-48:06
Davidson Hubbard, 5th year transfer for the Baylor Bears, joins this week's episode of "Not Even D2". Davidson played four years at Hampden Sydney where he would finish his career with over 1,100 points scored and a 2x 1st Team All-ODAC player. In Davidson's last year at HSC, his team would finish with a programs best 31-3 record- including a National Championship appearance. Davidson would conclude his senior year as an All-American averaging 15p while shooting 47% from the field. After the 2023-24 season, Davidson entered the transfer portal where he would soon commit to Baylor University. Baylor- the 2021 National Champions- are led by the legendary coach Scott Drew. Hear about Hampden-Sydney's dominant season this past year, how Baylor became Davidson's go-to school, and what his expectations for his final year of college basketball are. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more college sports content. Enjoy the episode! Intro- 00:00-08:33 Davidson's Art Passion/Inspirations- 08:33-11:01 Getting into Basketball- 11:01-11:46 Early Years at Hampden-Sydney- 11:46-14:12 Davidson's MBB Graduating Class- 14:12-15:37 Coach Kimbrough's Impact- 15:37-17:00 ODAC MBB + Final Four Matchup against Guilford- 17:00-20:53 Dominating the Glass as an Undersized Forward- 20:53-21:51 Focusing on Strength and Conditioning- 21:51-23:14 Break- 23:14-23:20 Process Committing to Baylor- 23:20-28:27 Coach Caleb Kimbrough vs Coach Scott Drew- 28:27-30:01 Adjusting to Playing at Baylor- 30:01-31:56 How Division 3 Helps Transition to Division 1- 31:56-33:05 Mindset/Role Going into Playing Big 12 Basketball- 33:05-34:13 Rapid Fire (Fish Caught/Fav Music Artist/Fav Basketball Memory)- 34:13-36:53 Starting 5: ODAC Players throughout Career- 36:53-38:42 Outro- 38:42-39:34
"Not Even D2" sits down with Myles Miree- current Morgan State standout running back- on this week's episode. The DMV native started his college career at Fairmont State. At the Division 2 level, Myles rushed for over 1,600 yards in just two years and became the #5 all-time leading rusher in school history. Myles then entered the transfer portal where he heard from plenty of Division 1 schools; Myles would eventually commit to Morgan State. Morgan State has a long storied tradition of competing in the MEAC amongst other historic HBCU programs. Myles started his second year with the Bears on fire- scoring 2 touchdowns in Week 1 against Hampton University. Hear about Myles dominance at Fairmont State, what his experience has been like at Morgan State and playing in the HBCU atmosphere, and his expectations for the rest of the Bears season as they look to capture the first MEAC championship since 2014. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more college sports content. Enjoy the episode!Intro- 00:00-09:01 HBCU/Morgan St Life- 09:01-11:34 Personal Reads as a RB / Week 1 TDs- 11:34-15:31 Getting into Football in the DMV- 15:31-18:03 Recruitment Process out HS / Committing to Fairmont St- 18:03-20:48 Dominating at Fairmont St- 20:48-23:42 Decision to Enter Transfer Portal- 23:42-26:25 Committing to Morgan St / Expectations Playing HBCU Football- 26:25-28:43 Break- 28:43-28:53 Differences D2 vs D1 Football- 28:53-30:57 HBCU Football Rivalries and Atmosphere- 30:57-33:18 Deion Sanders Impact on HBCU Football- 33:18-34:30 Offseason Work- 34:30-35:52 Morgan States RB Room- 35:52-37:56 Goals for Morgan St and Myles Miree for the Rest of the Season- 37:56-40:10 Rapid Fire (Underrated RBs/Top DC Athletes/Fav DMV Artist- 40:10-43:06 Top 5: Skilled Positions Played With- 43:06-45:17 Outro- 45:17-46:00
"Not Even D2" is joined by 2020 Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year, Dallion Johnson, on this week's episode. Phillips Andover all-time leading scorer was a 3 star in HS and would commit to Penn State to play college basketball. After playing 3 years at Penn State, and making one NCAA tournament appearance, Dallion would transfer to play for former Penn State head coach at Florida Gulf Coast University. In the 2023-24 season Dallion averaged 10.8 points per game while shooting just under 40% from 3. Hear about Dallion's journey from being a high school star to now playing for the FGCU Eagles, his historic game winner over #7 FAU, and what his goals for himself and the Eagles are ahead of the 2024-25 season. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more college sports content. Also make sure to follow the podcasts socials on Instagram and X. Enjoy the episode! Intro- 00:00-08:16 Dallion's Summer- 08:16-08:44 Hobbies Outside of Basketball- 08:44-09:24 Deciding to Attend Phillips Andover- 09:24-11:18 Recruitment Process out of HS- 11:18-12:58 Expectations Entering Penn State- 12:58-13:57 Big 10 Stories- 13:57-15:20 How Penn State Developed Game- 15:20-16:36 NCAA Tournament Experience- 16:36-17:59 Entering the Transfer Portal / Committing to FGCU- 17:59-19:48 Mindset Going into Playing ASUN Basketball- 19:48-22:58 Break- 22:58-23:08 Hitting Game Winner Against #7 FAU- 23:08-25:15 Off-season Workouts- 25:15-28:35 Goals Entering 2024-25 Season- 28:35-30:06 Participating in ASFL/Cancer Research- 30:06-32:25 Rapid Fire- 32:25-35:06 Starting 5: Best Shooters Played With- 35:06-36:51 Outro- 36:51-37:41
The first ever local Hong Kong woman basketball player to play in the NCAA, Yannie Chan, joins this week's episode of "Not Even D2". Yannie committed to Emmanuel College in February of 2021; a decision that will be remembered for Yannie and others in Hong Kong forever. Yannie was a GNAC all-conference player as a freshman. The next year she would be the 2022-23 GNAC Player of the Year. Just before her sophomore season, Yannie competed for Hong Kong's national team in the Asian Games. This would lead her to be a part of more Hong Kong history as the team won their first ever game competing in the Asian Games. Due to injury, Yannie did not compete in the 2023-24 season for Emmanuel. After the year being sidelined, she would enter the transfer portal where Division 1 schools became interested in the Hong Kong native. Chan committed to play for Iona this summer, and will compete for the Gaels during the 2024-25 season. Hear about her journey coming to America while inspiring the next generation of Hong Kong hoopers, playing for legendary coach Andy Yosinoff and playing with Jamad Fiin at Emmanuel College, and how the transition at Iona has been so far. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more college sports content. Follow the podcasts Instagram/X account for more college sports content. Intro- 00:00-07:05 Transitioning to Iona this Summer- 07:05-09:01 Living in Different Cities in the US- 09:01-10:05 Developing Game over Career- 10:05-13:08 Getting Introduced to Sports in Hong Kong- 13:08-15:08 Process Coming to the US- 15:08-23:45 Inspiring Younger Hong Kong Girls- 23:45-27:32 Relationship with Coach Andy Yosinoff- 27:32-31:28 WBB Community in the Northeast / Playing in WBB Summer Tournaments- 31:28-37:34Process Playing for Hong Kong in the Asian Games- 37:34-41:32 Hong Kong's Pride Playing in the Asian Games- 41:32-46:07 Break- 46:07-46:18 Decision to Enter the Transfer Portal / Committing to Iona- 46:18-52:16 Changes to Play-style Moving Divisions- 52:16-56:35 Relationship/Playing with Jamad Fiin- 56:35-01:03:27 Rapid Fire- 01:03:27-01:07:30 Starting 5: Players Played With- 01:07:30-01:10:13 Outro- 01:10:13- 01:11:05
Da'Kquan Davis, Arcadia's all-time leading scorer, joins us on this week's episode of "Not Even D2". Da'Kquan is from Philadelphia and played on one of the most successful high school teams in PA- Roman Catholic. After much success at Roman Catholic, 'Showtime Quan' broke Arcadia University's scoring record in just 3 years; scoring over 1,500 points. Due to a shortened senior year, Quan received a 5th year of eligibility where he would end up transferring to the University of Albany. It didn't take much time for Da'Kquan to get adjusted to the Division 1 game, and he finished his season as the 3rd leading scorer for the Great Danes. Now playing professionally overseas, in Ireland, Da'Kquan still is looking to grow his stock. Hear about how growing up in Philly impacted his career, what went into his dominance at Arcadia, and the biggest adjustments he's had to make to his game playing Division 1 and now professionally.This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcast @Notevend2 for more sports content.Enjoy the episode!Intro- 00:00-08:15Playing in the TBT- 08:15-08:37Danny Rumph Impact- 08:37-09:09Playing on Dominant HS Team (Roman Catholic)- 09:09-11:00Growing up in Philadelphia- 11:00-11:51Recruitment Process out of HS- 11:51-12:52Transitioning to College Basketball- 12:52-13:45Playing with High Major Teammates in HS to D3- 13:45-14:34Off-season Workouts- 14:34-15:29Being Adaptable on Different Teams / Imploring Adaptable Mindset to the Youth- 15:29-17:14Adapting a Positive Mindset- 17:14-18:20Playing in the NCAA Tournament- 18:20-18:58Dealing with COVID Senior Season- 18:58-19:58Advice to Transfer throughout College Career- 19:58-20:42Recruitment Process for 5th Year- 20:42-22:49Break- 22:49-23:01Summer Workouts at Albany- 23:01-24:25Dealing with Up + Down Season @ Albany- 24:25-26:39Mentoring Younger Players on Albany- 26:39-27:51Playing at a Big Party School- 27:51-29:10Playing against St. Joes (30 points)- 29:10-29:52Keeping a Positive Mindset through Turmoil at Albany- 29:52-30:53Process getting Overseas Contract / Getting Opportunities- 30:53-32:49Adjustments to Game after College- 32:49-33:32Representing Division 3 @ TBT- 33:32-34:37Rapid Fire- 34:37-36:53Starting 5: Players Played With- 36:53-39:49Outro- 39:49-40:27
Two time state champion at Putnam HS, Keene State's all-time leading scorer, and current overseas star, Ty Nichols joins this week's episode of "Not Even D2". Ty played four years at Keene State (2015-2019) where he finished with 2,316 points, and in his final year he was a 1st Team All-American. Post-college Ty has played for various leagues- including this past year where he was the MVP of the basic division in the Czech Republic League. Now, Ty is moving on to play in Slovakia where he will be competing in the Nike Slovak League in the Champions League. Hear about Ty's career leading Keene State to two NCAA tournament appearances, becoming the schools all-time leading scorer, and what his basketball experience in Europe has been like.This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe/follow the podcast @Notevend2 for more college sports content.Enjoy the episode!Intro- 00:00-10:18Playing in the TBT- 10:18-10:59Playing in Cash Prize Tournaments during the Off-season- 10:59-12:18Childhood Impact- 12:18-14:14Staying Focused on Sports while dealing with Societal Pressures- 14:14-14:48Opinion(s) on Massachusetts Basketball- 14:48-15:36Relationship with Dizel Wright / Keene St. Commitment- 15:36-16:42Relationship with Coach Ryan Cain + Early Days @ Keene State- 16:42-18:51Developing Game through Career- 18:51-21:31Confidence during Late Game Situations- 21:31-23:37Keene State's Elite 8 Run- 23:37-25:29Break- 25:29-25:39Process Getting Better during Off-seasons- 25:39-26:38Players Watched to Improve Game- 26:38-27:57Developing Patience throughout Career- 27:57-29:09Seeing Keene State Continue Success / Mentoring Young Keene Players- 29:09-32:07Breaking Keene State's All-Time Scoring Record- 32:07-33:45Overseas Basketball in Europe/Czech Republic- 33:45-35:32Dealing with COVID during Early Professional Career- 35:32-36:20Balancing what Countries to play in- 36:20-37:57Advice for Minorities/Younger Generations on Staying Focused through Difficult Decisions- 37:57-39:05Rapid Fire- 39:05-41:12Outlook on Division 3 Compared to other Levels of Basketball- 41:12-42:17Starting 5: Craftiest/Unique Players (NBA)- 42:17-43:54Outro- 43:54-44:52
The first coach from Division 3 to ever be inducted to the Hall of Fame talks on this week's episode of "Not Even D2". Legendary coach, David Hixon spent 42 seasons coaching at Amherst College- his alma matter. During his 42 seasons, Hixon won over 800 games which currently has him ranked 15th in most wins in men's college basketball. Throughout his career Hixon won 2 National Championships, 20 NCAA tournament appearances, and 8 NESCAC championships. In 2023, coach Hixon was inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame where he would be inducted with one of the most memorable classes in Hall of Fame history. Hear about Hixon's iconic career coaching at the Division 3 level, how he was able to build such a great program at Amherst, and his best stories with other legends in the HOF.This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 for more collegiate sports content.Enjoy the episode!Intro- 00:00-10:56Developing Golf as a Hobby- 10:56-12:01Golfing with Former Players- 12:01-13:16Retirement Life- 13:16-17:11Expectations/Goals after Commitment to Amherst College- 17:11-19:12Thought Process being Hired @ 24 / Early Stages Coaching- 19:12-23:27Staying Driven without a Chance to make the NCAA Tournament- 23:27-26:18First Memories Playing in the NCAA Tournament- 26:18-32:43Changing X's + O's from 1970s-2020- 32:43-36:27Picking Schemes/Play Style for Different Teams- 36:27-38:50Recruitment Style that Continued Amherst Success- 38:50-40:47Building Relationships with Players to Drive Success- 40:47-44:33Preparation Year-to-Year to get Teams ready for Postseason- 44:33-49:13Gauging Success Year-to-Year- 49:13-52:36Break- 52:36-52:47Rumors surrounding Hixon being Offered D1 Jobs- 52:47-55:48Representing Division 3 in the HOF- 55:48-59:15Feelings being 1st Division 3 Coach in the HOF- 59:15-01:03:42Relationship with Coach Calipari and Coach Calhoun- 01:03:42-01:11:25Sharing the Stage with HOF Class of '23 / Stories with HOF Class of '23- 01:11:25-01:16:13Rapid Fire (2007 Vs. 2013 Team)- 01:16:13-01:31:04Starting 5: Players Coached- 01:31:04-01:37:18Mrs. Hixon Appearance- 01:37:18-01:39:55Outro- 01:39:55-01:42:02
Current Director of Middlesex Magic, Michael Crotty Jr., joins this week's episode of, "Not Even D2". Before taking over the Magic program, Crotty was a star Division 3 player. In his final two years of college basketball, Crotty Jr. appeared in 2 National Championship games and was an All-American PG for Williams College. After much success during his playing career at Williams and professionally overseas, Crotty Jr. worked for the Boston Celtics from 2005-08. He was the Director of Player Development for the Celtics during the franchise's 17th championship. Crotty Jr. is now the director of one of the most successful basketball programs in the country. The Middlesex Magic was created by his father Michael Crotty Sr.- whose impact has an effect on the program today. Hear about Crotty's legacy at Williams College, his day-to-day life working with Celtics greats like Kevin Garnett, and his future goals for the Middlesex Magic program. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel. @Notevend2. Enjoy the episode! Intro- 00:00-11:43 Following the Celtics- 11:43-13:55 Staying Connected with the Celtics- 13:55-15:49 Personal Basketball Life Today- 15:49-17:51 Williams Play-Style / Players he Modeled his game After- 17:51-21:37 Leaving a Lasting Legacy at Williams College- 21:37-26:38 What Separates Williams College from Other Programs- 26:38-31:39 Playing Career Post-College / Globetrotter Experience- 31:39-36:25 Role of the Director of Player Development for the Boston Celtics- 36:25-38:59 Earning a Platform in the Celtics Locker Room- 38:59-44:17 Experience being around Kevin Garnett- 44:17-45:10 Watching Celtics Roster Work Ethic Impacts on him as a Coach- 45:10-48:08 Relationship/Living with Gerald Green- 48:08-52:35 Opinion on whose Role it is to Mentor Young NBA Players- 52:35-54:50 Stats Tracked / Metrics Focused on with Celtics- 54:50-58:44 Favorite Memory with Celtics- 58:44-60:48 Break- 60:48-61:01 Fathers Impact on Middlesex Magic- 61:01-64:53 Fathers Impact on him as a Father- 64:53-68:55 Balancing Holding Players Accountable and Imploring Confidence in them- 68:55-73:23 Balancing AAU Play-style and Running his own Offense- 73:23-80:44 What Allows Players to be Successful Inside and Outside of Basketball through Middlesex Magic- 80:44-85:21 Year(s) that Advanced Middlesex Magic Most- 85:21-95:00 Future Goals for Middlesex Magic- 95:00-98:17 Rapid Fire- 98:17-106:17 Starting 5: Best Passers Seen (NBA + Middlesex)- 106:17-108:24 Outro- 108:24-109:41
"Not Even D2" hosts are solo on this week's episode. After an eventful week in Dayton, Ohio for the TBT, there are a lot of updates to be shared. With some changes coming soon for the podcast, this episode you won't want to miss! Hear about the transition of "Not Even D2", We Are D3's first TBT win, and what's next for the podcast. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel to catch every episode. Enjoy the episode! Intro- 00:00-02:10Updates for the Podcast- 02:10-08:57TBT Talk / We Are D3- 08:57-16:29Outro- 16:29-17:27
2023-24 2nd Team All-Summit League and 2022-23 D3hoops.com Most Outstanding Player, Raheem Anthony joins this weeks episode of "Not Even D2". The Chicago native started his college career at the University of St. Mary's (Minnesota). Raheem was a top player in the MIAC early on in his career. He finished his final year at St Mary's averaging 24.6 points per game- winning the MIAC offensive player of the year. During his college career, a MIAC team, St. Thomas was voted out of the conference for "competitive parity". As St. Thomas moved up to Division 1, Raheem soon joined the former competitors and spent his final year playing for the Tommies. Raheem spent no time leaving an impact on St. Thomas as he currently holds the programs Division 1 single season record in rebounds and single game record in points. Anthony finished his season being voted an All-Summit league player. Hear about Raheem's transition to the Division 1 level, how St. Thomas being voted out affected his career, and what the future holds for Raheem in basketball.This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel for more Division 3 content.Enjoy the episode!Intro- 00:00-17:13Hobbies Outside of Basketball- 17:13-17:44NBA Talk- 17:44-18:27Growing up in Chicago- 18:27-19:36Playing at DePaul College Prep- 19:36-20:43Growing up in a Basketball Household- 20:43-21:38Reaction from Peers after Commitment to D3- 21:38-22:36Factors Influencing Commitment to St. Mary's- 22:36-23:19Playing against Top Competition in the MIAC Early in College Career- 23:19-24:34Perspective During St. Thomas' Transition to Division 1- 24:34-25:54Off-season Workouts Impacting Game- 25:54-27:18Off-season Workouts Changing During Transition to Division 1- 27:18-27:57Break- 27:57-28:07Transfer Portal / Commitment to St. Thomas- 28:07-29:37St. Thomas' Success Moving Up Divisions- 29:37-30:34Factors Helping Personal Transition to Division 1- 30:34-31:45Discussing Neruda's Theory- 31:45-34:55Confidence Heading into Division 1- 34:55-35:55Future for Raheem Anthony- 35:55-37:22Rapid Fire- 37:22-41:18Starting 5: MIAC Players- 41:18-43:15Outro- 43:15-44:00
"Not Even D2" is joined by 2023 Jostens Trophy winner, Elyce Knudsen, on this week's episode. Elyce was a 3x All-American and CCIW POTY at Millikin College (D3) before transferring to Illinois State (D1) for her final year of college basketball. The star player averaged 26.3 points per game this past season- scoring just under 800 points in her final year at Millikin College. This gives her the scoring record at now Millikin and her high school, Tolono Unity. Hear about what drives Elyce's work ethic, her experience winning the 2023 Jostens Trophy, and how her mindset has shifted now playing at the Division 1 level.This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @Notevend2 .Enjoy the episode!Intro- 00:00-08:09Favorite WNBA Players/Team(s)- 08:09-09:27Adapting to Summer Session at Illinois State- 09:27-12:00Players Admired Growing Up / Developing a Love for Basketball- 12:00-14:46Breaking Tolono Unity's Scoring Record / Recruitment out of HS vs Recruitment in Transfer Portal- 14:46-18:16Transitioning from HS to College Basketball- 18:16-22:10Intense Workouts / High Work Ethic- 22:10-24:50CCIW Competition- 24:50-28:31Winning the Jostens Trophy- 28:31-31:39Break- 31:39-31:50Getting Recruited/Coached by Coach Kristen Gillespie- 31:50-34:00Division 3 Level Experience Impacting Transition to Division 1- 34:00-35:46Off-season Workouts During Transition to Division 1- 35:46-38:45Mindset Playing for Illinois State- 38:45-41:10Staying Grounded through Success- 41:10-43:34Plans Post College- 43:34-45:16Advice for Younger Girls Dealing with Negative Stereotypes in Basketball- 45:16-48:24Rapid Fire- 48:24-50:12Starting 5: Players Played With or Against- 50:12-52:04Outro- 52:04-52:18
Todd McGuinness, current head coach of Case Western Reserve University men's basketball team joins "Not Even D2" on this week's episode. Before leading Case Western Reserve, McGuinness was the head coach at Hartwick College from 2009-2016. The former Empire 8 Coach of the Year brought the Hartwick program to new heights- making the NCAA tournament four straight times and winning the first E8 title in program history. His success has followed him now at CWRU with his teams setting program records for wins in a season back-to-back years, and making the NCAA tournament the past 3 seasons. McGuinness has created an identity in the Division 3 world on winning with the help of transfers year to year. Hear all about McGuinness' long 15 year head coaching experience, the reasons behind his philosophy to heavily recruit in the transfer portal, and what he's learned on how you must coach come postseason play. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel and social media platforms @Notevend2 for more Division 3 content. Enjoy the episode! Intro- 00:00-08:14 Cavs Vs. Celtics Playoff Preview- 08:14-09:04 Summers in Cleveland- 09:04-10:07 College Career Influencing Coaching Career- 10:07-13:01 D3 Experience Impacting Decision to Stay D3- 13:01-14:18 Assistant Coaching at Hartwick under 2 Different Coaches- 14:18-16:39 Leaving Hartwick to then Return as Head Coach- 16:39-18:55 Takeaways from Being an Assistant + How That Impacted Head Coaching Career- 18:55-20:42 Philosophy Balancing Offense/Defense- 20:42-24:36 Factor(s) Driving Success During Time at Hartwick- 24:36-26:51 Thought Process Leaving Hartwick for CWRU- 26:51-28:59 Recruitment Advantages at CWRU- 28:59-30:05 Changes at CWRU Starting a Program of Success- 30:05-33:24 Takeaways from Postseason Play- 33:24-35:39 Preparing Players for UAA Schedule- 35:39-38:55 Thoughts on how UAA's Schedule Affects UAA Teams in Playoffs- 38:55-40:50 Break- 40:50-41:00 Planning Non-conference Schedule Year to Year- 41:00-43:51 Recruiting Style / Players Searching For- 43:51-46:24 Changing Coaching Style as Basketball Evolves- 46:24-49:00 Recruiting Players in the Transfer Portal- 49:00-52:49 Words for People that Believe his Style is Hurting the Division 3 Model- 52:49-56:28 Developing Underclassmen with Transfers Coming In- 56:28-01:14:00 Advice for Coaches Going Through Tough Stretches / Losing Seasons- 01:00:14 -01:03:22 Rapid Fire- 01:03:22-01:07:22 Starting 5: Best UAA + E8 Players Seen Throughout Career- 01:07:22-01:09:37 Outro- 01:09:37-01:10:27
2017 Glenn Robinson DIII Coach of the Year and 2022 NABC Region 1 Coach of the Year, Kevin App joins this week's episode of "Not Even D2". Before his head coaching tenure at Williams College, App was the assistant coach at Cornell, Army West Point, and Williams College. During his one year at Cornell, they made Ivy League history and made a run all the way to the Sweet 16 before losing to Kentucky with John Wall and DeMarcus Cousins. Hear about his experience coaching at the highest level of college basketball, what went into the decision to coach Division 3 instead of Division 1, and the factors impacting Williams success as a basketball program and an institution as a whole. This episode is available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel and social media handles @Notevend2 for more Division 3 content. Enjoy the episode!Intro- 00:00-05:23 Hobbies Outside of Basketball- 05:23-07:58 Williams Academics towards the End of the Year- 07:58-08:48 Playing Career at Cornell- 08:48-11:04 IVY League Experience Shaping Coaching Career- 11:05-12:53 Coaching Cornell During Historic Run in March Madness- 12:53-16:07 Coaching Differences at Army West Point Vs. Cornell- 16:07-19:24 Specific Philosophies Taken from Mentors throughout Career- 19:24-21:38 Choosing to Coach Division 3 instead of Division 1- 21:38-23:16 Relationship with Coach Mike Maker- 23:16-25:14 First Impressions of NESCAC/Division 3 Basketball- 25:14-27:11 Preparing Williams for Postseason Play- 27:11-29:06 Why 2023-24 Williams was Good in the Clutch- 29:06-31:39 Nerves Trying to Uphold Williams Success- 31:39-33:57 Break- 33:57-34:06 Defensive Tactics Leading Williams to a Top 10 D3 Defensive Team- 34:06-35:48 Balancing Offense and Defense for Specific Matchups- 35:48-38:55 Preparing for Tough Battles/Trinity- 38:55-40:28 Little 3 Rivalry- 40:28-42:36 Thought Process of Having a Strong Strength of Schedule- 42:36-44:53 Recruiting Strategy Across the Country- 44:53-47:59 Recruiting in the Transfer Portal at Williams- 47:59-49:47 Williams Prestigious Alumni Network- 49:47-53:54 Imploring Players to Interests Outside of Basketball- 53:54-58:20 Rapid Fire: 58:20-61:33 Starting 5: Best Shooters Coached- 61:33-63:55 Outro- 63:55-64:47
Current head coach for the University of Hartford, Aaron Toomey joins this week's episode of "Not Even D2". Before Toomey was a coach he was one of the best players in college basketball- playing at Amherst College. Toomey won a National Championship and in the same year won Associated Press (AP) National Player of the Year. As a coach, Toomey is the first coach to lead Hartford post-transition from Division 1 to Division 3. Hear about what Toomey's experience of playing at Amherst and under Coach Hixon was like, how his playing career influenced his coaching career, how he created the Nerd Team (TBT), and the future of the Hartford program.This episode is available wherever you listen to your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @ Not Even D2 for more Division 3 content. Enjoy the episode! Intro- 00:00-07:49NBA Talk- 07:49-09:57Growing up in North Carolina- 09:57-11:18Recruitment Process to Amherst- 11:18-12:42Amherst National Championship + AP National POTY- 12:42-14:47Amherst Culture under Coach Hixon- 14:47-16:12Playing Against Duncan Robinson/Williams- 16:12-17:42Amherst Vs. Williams Dynamic- 17:42-19:15Overseas Basketball Journey- 19:15-22:13Individual Playing Career Impact on Coaching Career- 22:13-23:50Relationship with Coach Hixon- 23:50-27:34What Separated Coach Hixon from Other Coaches- 27:34-28:56Break- 28:56-29:05Coaching at UofR and in the UAA- 29:05-31:11Coach Toomey Player Development Workouts- 31:11-33:27 Hartford Transitioning D1 to D3- 33:27-35:47Philosophies to Develop the Hartford Program- 35:47-37:35Coaching a Young/New Team- 37:35-38:55Competing in the CCC- 38:55-40:33Closing Games this Past Season- 40:33-41:14Creating the Nerd Team (TBT)- 41:14-44:10Keeping the Nerd Team Ivy League Only?- 44:10-45:47Imploring Student-Athletes to Focus on things Bigger than Basketball- 45:47-47:16Rapid Fire- 47:38-50:14Starting 5: Best Shooters- 50:14-54:54Outro- 54:54-55:40
2019-20 NCAA leading scorer (32.4 ppg), Eric Demers, joins this week's episode of "Not Even D2". Demers played four seasons at Gordon College and was a 4x All-Conference player. After an impressive college career, Eric spent two years playing in the G-League for the Maine Celtics (Boston Celtics affiliate). Demers currently plays overseas in the LEB Gold league in Spain. Hear about his mindset going into his final year of college basketball leading the country in scoring, how it was playing with the Celtics in training camp, and what he took away from his first year of overseas professional basketball. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @ Not Even D2 for more Division 3 content. Enjoy the episode!Intro- 00:00-04:16NBA Finals Predicitons- 04:16-05:50Growing up in Massachusetts- 05:50-08:01True Sophomore Season being Injured- 08:01-09:29Mindset Ahead of Final Season of College Career- 09:29-11:08Playing in the CCC- 11:08-11:56Best Games @ Gordon- 11:56-13:05Decision to Stay D3 or move up Divisions- 13:05-14:56Division 3 Community + Duncan Robinson Support- 14:56-16:42D3 Connection + Opportunities- 16:42-18:08Break- 18:08-18:17Staying Ready while Waiting for an Opportunity Post-College- 18:17-20:49Training with KJ Baptise + Boston Celtics- 20:49-22:13Training Camp with Boston Celtics- 22:13-23:14Workouts to Evolve as a Shooter/Player- 23:14-24:50Training with Jordan Lawley- 24:50-26:36Adjusting Game Dealing with Adversities- 26:36-29:05Playing Professionally for Hestia Menorca- 29:05-30:50Approach to Basketball now being a Professional- 30:50-32:42Factors Deciding which Overseas Team/Country to Play for- 32:42-35:02Advice to D3 Athletes with Goals to Play Professionally- 35:02-37:39Rapid Fire- 37:39-40:11Starting 5: Best Shot Makers Played With or Against- 40:11-43:02Outro- 43:02-43:50
Former Macalester star and 2023-24 1st Team MIAC player, Caleb Williams joins "Not Even D2" on this week's episode. After a senior season averaging 20.0 points per game, Caleb is taking his talents to the Division 1 level. Williams had a historic performance in an exhibition game against Minnesota (D1) scoring 41 points. Shortly after his season ended, Caleb heard from plenty of high major Division 1 schools, and ultimately decided to commit to Minnesota. Hear more about Caleb's career at Macalester, the popularity after his 41 point performance, and what Caleb's goals are heading into his final season of college basketball playing in a Power 5 conference. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel for more Division 3 content. Enjoy the episode! Intro- 00:00-04:20 Off-season Focus: 04:20-05:02 NBA Finals Predictions: 05:02-06:13 Recruitment Process/Choosing Macalester- 06:13-08:25 Basketball in Wisconsin- 08:25-09:40 Expectations for Senior Season- 09:40-10:47 Developing a Scoring Bag- 10:47-12:17 Dealing with Challenges at Macalester- 12:17-13:29 41p Performance @ Minnesota- 13:29-16:29 Going Viral after Minnesota Game- 16:30-18:05 Impact Minnesota Game had on Macalester- 18:05-19:32 51p Performance Against Concordia- 19:32-21:00 Break- 21:00-21:07 Committing to Minnesota- 21:07-23:33 Potential Role at Minnesota- 23:33-24:32 Mindset Ahead of Playing in the Big 10- 24:32-25:56 Advice from Former MIAC Players- 25:56-26:49 Perspective on Division 3 Basketball- 26:49-28:32 Opinion on the MIAC: 28:32-30:03 Excelling as a Student: 30:03-31:49 Changing from the D3 to D1 Lifestyle: 31:49-33:32 Rapid Fire: 33:32-35:35 Starting 5: Players Played With or Against- 35:35-37:31 Outro- 37:31-38:14
On this weeks episode, "Not Even D2" sits down with some of the best players in all of Division 3 at the 1st Ever We Are D3 Pro Combine. Players from all around the country came to the highly anticipated event at Lehman College in New York City. Hear from some of the best talent involved with D3 basketball about their journey to now playing for an overseas contract. If you are looking to hear from specific players, be sure to read below with each player's time slot appearing in the episode.This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @ Not Even D2 for more Division 3 content.Intro- (0:00-4:39)Hank Morgan (Hamilton College)- (4:39-7:12)MarkAnthony Fidelis (Salem University)- (7:12-12:36)Ryan Clements (Hampden-Sydney College)- (12:36-16:09)Tahli Oden (Ferrum College)- (16:09-18:31)Dom LeMorta (Alfred University)- (18:31-22:10)Kasey Draper (Assumption University)- (22:10-25:26)Emerson Halbleib (Bridgewater State University)- (25:26-29:18)Isaiah Geathers (Lehman College)- (29:18-32:44)Jeremiah Sparks (SUNY Oswego)- (32:44-34:38)Howie Rankine (Widener University)- (34:38-37:19)Steph Baxter (Babson College)- (37:19-41:36)Delvin Barnstable (Wisconsin-Whitewater University)- (41:36-44:54)Curt Heinz (Maine Maritime Academy)- (44:54-48:50)Teja Singh (Hamilton College)- (48:50-52:01)Jaron Fairweather (Eastern University)- (52:01-56:16)Alex Sobel (Sacred Heart)- (56:16-59:10)Jalen Jordan (American International College)- (59:10-62:25)Nick Hurowitz (Farmingdale State College)- (62:25-65:57)Coach Jason Harris (We Are D3 Assistant Coach)- (65:57-68:22)Coach David Clark (We Are D3 Director of Basketball Operations)- (68:22-72:36)Coach Mike Rejniak (We Are D3 Head Coach)- (72:36-80:10)Outro- (80:10-80:40)Enjoy the episode!
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