Storming the Court

After taking a week off from the show, Storming the Court is back to bring you the latest in college basketball. On today's show, Ryan dives into his preseason National Championship picks, the latest news on Duke's Paolo Banchero and the thrilling game that was Villanova vs. UCLA. Don't forget to follow along with the show on Twitter @Ry_Connell and make sure to spread the word to anyone who might be interested in hearing more about college basketball.

After a long break, the Storming the Court podcast is back for a second season. On today's episode we dive into the 10 biggest storylines of the college basketball offseason ranging from Coach K's upcoming retirement, how NIL legislation is changing the sport and all the old faces in new places after this year's coaching carousel. We are going to be coming to you twice a week this season, so on our next show we will have a full season preview with predications, picks and more. Don't forget to follow along with the show on Twitter @Ry_Connell and make sure to spread the word to anyone who might be interested in hearing more about college basketball.

Baylor ended Gonzaga's perfect season 86-70 on Monday night, capturing their 1st National Championship in program history. What went wrong for Gonzaga and how was Baylor able to dominate? Plus, Scott Drew now has completed one of the best rebuilds in college basketball history, will it be turned into a movie? Follow along with the show on Twitter @Ry_Connell

It's the final weekend of the college basketball season and the stage is set for the Final Four. Can Gonzaga become the first undefeated national champion since Indiana in 1976, or will the Zags get tripped up in their pursuit of perfection? 0:00 - 17:21 Gonzaga, Baylor, Houston, UCLA road to the Final Four 17:22 - 34:58 Final Four & National Championship Picks Follow the show on Twitter at Ry_Connell

The 2021 NCAA Tournament has been a story of upsets and cinderella stories, but will the madness continue into the second weekend? We dive into some of the bracket busting results of the first weekend and what to expect in this weekend's Sweet 16 and Elite 8. 0:00 - 15:55 First weekend recap 15:56 - 28:21 Sweet 16 preview and picks Follow along with the show on Twitter @ Ry_Connell

Fill out your bracket with the knowledge you can't get anywhere else. From the First Four to the Final Four, we go region by region breaking down every matchup and giving out picks along the way. 0:00 - 14:30 West Region 14:31 - 27:27 South Region 27:28 - 33:46 March Madness Bracket Optimizer 33:47 - 45:43 Midwest Region 45:44 - 1:01:12 East Region 1:01:13 - 1:10:50 Final Four & National Championship Picks Bracket Optimizer: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kLkj42jKE6Alj0P7T5DrPMkKUUKM8uEJXumAeE8KATw/edit#gid=1131719829

The two year wait is over! We finally have an NCAA Tournament bracket! A breakdown of the field of 68, region by region matchups, COVID-19 concerns and futures to win the 2021 NCAA Tournament. 0:00 - 15:05 West Region 15:06 - 26:08 South Region 26:09 - 38-12 Midwest Region 38:13 - 49:00 East Region 49:01 - 58:19 Futures to win the 2021 NCAA Tournament

We are just over a week away from Selection Sunday, Baylor suffers their first loss of the season, but respond in a big way, Illinois makes a statement, and the final weekend of the regular season in college hoops. 0:00 – 11:25 Baylor suffers their first loss of the season, but respond in a big way 11:26 – 17:37 Bracketology of the #1 seeds 17:38 – 26:28 Previewing the final weekend of the regular season

We are two weeks away from Selection Sunday, Michigan has proven they are worthy of a #1 seed, but should the Wolverines be in the conversation for best team in college basketball? Plus, we dive deeper into the bubble, as a few blue bloods try and make a case for to have their name called on Selection Sunday. 0:00 – 9:07 Michigan is the most well-rounded team in the country 9:08 – 22:02 Bubble Talk; Duke, North Carolina, Michigan State 22:03 – 28-53 Previewing Texas-Texas Tech, Baylor-Kansas & Iowa-Ohio State

We are three weeks away from Selection Sunday, Duke's Jalen Johnson opts out of the remainder of the season, did he quit on his team? Another look at the bubble, what's changed over the last week, and what games should you be watching this coming week. 0:00 – 9:59 Did Duke's Jalen Johnson opt out or quit on his team? 10:00 – 19:19 Bubble Talk: Drake, St. Bonaventure, Boise State, Wichita State 19:20 – 28-25 Previewing West Virginia-Texas, Virginia-Duke & Michigan-Ohio State

We are just a month away from Selection Sunday, how is the NCAA Tournament shaking out, who's in and who's out? Plus, we dive into the big week ahead, featuring a plethora of ranked matchups. 0:00 – 15:02 Bubble Watch; who's in and who's out? What teams are sitting on the bubble just a month away from the NCAA Tournament? 15:03 – 26:13 Previewing Oklahoma-West Virginia, Villanova-Creighton, Virginia-Florida State

Baylor notches another top-10 win, should they overtake Gonzaga as the No. 1 team in the nation or should voters keep voting the way they have all season? It was a tough week to be a ranked team, as some of the top teams in the sport struggled and North Carolina and Duke renew their rivalry. 0:00 – 15:02 Gonzaga or Baylor, who should be #1? 15:03 - 23:30 It was a tough week be a ranked team 23:31 – 29:50 A historic UNC-Duke showdown

Virginia is once again the team to beat in the ACC, Ohio State bolsters its resume with another ranked win, and a busy week of games, headlined by the SEC-Big 12 Challenge. 0:00 – 11:27 Virginia has become the most consistent team in college basketball 11:28 - 15:56 Ohio State picks up another quality win 15:57 – 25:36 Lookahead to SEC-Big 12 challenge and winning picks for this coming week. Follow along with everything you need for the show on Twitter: @Ry_Connell

Baylor continues to dominate the Big 12, Alabama is just as good at basketball as they are football, and the schedule is set for the 2021 NCAA tournament. 0:00 – 7:56 Baylor's rise to Big 12 power 7:57 - 14:00 Alabama is more than a football school 14:01 – 20:32 2021 NCAA Tournament schedule released 20:33 – 26:39 Picks for the best games in the week ahead

Michigan dominates a Wisconsin, Duke, Kentucky and Kansas all lose on the same day and another week full of monster matchups across the Big 12. 0:00 – 8:43 Michigan's powerful home win over Wisconsin 8:44 - 11:53 Texas' thrilling last second win over West Virginia 11:54 – 23:02 Could there be an NCAA Tournament without Duke, Kentucky or North Carolina? 23:03 – 27:48 Winning Picks for next week's game (3-0 last week, 7-2 in the last 9 picks)

Texas pulls off a historic win at Kansas, Iowa has found a groove, and the 2021 NCAA Tournament will be held in Indiana. 0:00 – 5:44 Texas dominates Kansas at Allen Fieldhouse 5:45 - 11:36 Iowa has found a groove 11:37 – 19:43 The 2021 NCAA tournament will be held in Indiana 19:44 – 27:50 Battle in the Big Ten; Wisconsin at Michigan

The Big Ten is the strongest conference in the country, Gonzaga again proves they are the best team in the nation and 2021 is an important year for college basketball. 0:00 - 9:19 Big Ten the best conference in college hoops 9:20 - 17:43 Gonzaga again shows they are the best team in the nation 17:44 – 26:23 The best games to start 2021 in college basketball

Gonzaga proved that they are the best team in the country and it might not as close as you think, some excellent news regarding Florida star Keyontae Johnson and Kentucky's season reaches lows that pre-date The Great Depression. 0:00 - 13:37 Gonzaga is the best team in college hoops, and it isn't close. Can they really go undefeated? 13:38 - 20:12 Wisconsin, Rutgers & Kansas all dominate 20:13 – 24:05 Keyontae Johnson released from the hospital 24:06 – 34:42 Best games of the holiday weekend

Conference play is underway, a scary moment that leaves the whole sport holding their breath, the best offensive showdown of the year, and what should college basketball fans ask Santa Claus for? 0:00 -9:37 Intro, Top games from last week 9:38- 14:35 Keyontae Johnson Collapses 14:36 - 19:39 #1 Gonzaga vs. #3 Iowa (Game of the Year) 19:40 – 26:58 Best games before Christmas 26:59 – 34:05 What should college hoops fans ask Santa Claus for?

What a wild week it was in college hoops. #1 vs. #2 called off, Kentucky off to a historically bad start, and Coach K questions whether or not the college basketball season should be played in the midst of a global pandemic. 0:45 -7:14 #1 Gonzaga vs. #2 Baylor Postponed 7:15- 25:43 Recap of last week's winning picks (Villanova, Kansas, Iowa & Illinois) 25:44 - 29:45 Kentucky off to a historically bad start 29:46 – 48:50 Coach K questions the 2020-21 college basketball season 48:51 – 56:09 Conference Play begins, preview of some of the top games next week

#1 Gonzaga has staying power as the best team in the country, Kentucky & Duke are off to slow starts out of the gate, what is the level of concern?; Plus, an in-depth preview of the best game in college hoops this season (#1 Gonzaga vs. #2 Baylor). 1:04: - 24:17 Recap of the Champions Classic (Michigan State-Duke & Kansas-Kentucky), Jimmy V Classic (Gonzaga-West Virginia & Baylor-Illinois), Texas Tech-Houston, Maui Invitational & Kentucky getting upset by Richmond 24:18 - 31:15 Game of the Year Preview: #1 Gonzaga vs. #2 Baylor, Saturday 1 p.m. EST in Indianapolis 31:16 - 41:23 Preview of the Big East-Big 12 Battle & the ACC-Big Ten Challenge

College Basketball season is finally underway. Ryan Connell gets you caught up on the best games from opening night and previews some of marquee games in college hoops next week. 0:00 - 15:25 Recap of Opening Night 15:26-25:10 Preview of Champions Classic & Jimmy V Classic

The 2021 NCAA Tournament will be played in a bubble, Gregg Marshall resigned as Head Coach of Wichita State Men's Basketball and a look ahead to the best teams in college hoops this season. 2021 NCAA Tournament Bubble: 0:19-5:45 Gregg Marshall Resigns: 5:46-14:12 2020-2021 Season Preview: 14:13-23:45 Best Bets & National Championship Pick: 23:46-40:32

2020 has been a crazy year. No NCAA Tournament, a global pandemic, and a new normal. As a new season of college hoops rapidly approaches, Ryan Connell fills you in on what you need to know for a season unlike any other.