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John Fanta joins Happer and Schaefer to talk Husker Hoops riding high in the dominant Big Ten and where the Jays stand with the struggling Big East.

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander open on an eventful weekend for the SEC. Is Florida the team to beat? Where do we stand on Kentucky after the road win at Tennessee? Then, the Weekend Whiparound touches on every notable result from the weekend from Darryn Peterson to Texas Tech's win over BYU and ACC action. (0:00) Intro + it's a Sunday *morning* show! (1:00) Florida is a force in the SEC, is Vandy a building truster? (13:00) Kentucky storms back again, this time at Tennessee (21:30) Georgia beats Arkansas, which side of the equation is more notable? (26:40) Kansas beats Baylor and DP puts on an absolute show (32:15) Texas Tech beats BYU in a fun Saturday night game (38:00) More from the Big 12: Arizona cruises, Iowa State stumbles again (43:05) Big Ten: Nebraska stays perfect and a Big Ten power ranking (48:00) ACC: Duke stomps Stanford, UNC…oof and Virginia is really good (59:15) More Weekend Whiparound: Miami OH magic! Big East results & Ed Cooley's comments (1:15:00) CFP Championship Predictions & Da Bears!  Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠ For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Barrera and Adam Mack sat down to discuss some college hoops. We broke down Temple, Villanova, the Big East, and the latest transfer portal news!

(00:00-19:32) Gabe DeArmond of Power Mizzou joins us. Colonel's assessment of the what Mizzou has done in the portal up to this point. Still needing to fill holes from graduation and the transfer portal. Whatever you have at the end of January is what you've got. Gabe's take on the state of Missouri basketball coming off the Auburn win. Doug's not happy with the apostrophe in Hawai'i. Doug doesn't have a bit of culture to him. Babies racing at halftime.(19:40-42:42) Joined in-studio by Senator Eric Schmitt who for some reason is a big fan of the show. Senator Schmitt talks about SLU being a good fit in the Big East. His conversations with SLU Athletic Director Chris May. The current NIL landscape in college athletics. The need for a commissioner or governing body in college athletics. Do any other members of Congress listen to our show?(42:52-59:05) You wanted scary, Doug, you got it. E-Mail of the DaySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

US Senator Eric Schmitt joins us in studio to discuss college athletics in Missouri, including his efforts to propose SLU to the Big East. Senator Schmitt also talks about NIL in Missouri and the sustainability of both NIL and the current state of the transfer portal. We also ask Senator Schmitt if college football needs a commissioner. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who are our top four candidates to be the next head coach of the Titans?  The guys discuss some old school Big East college hoops.  Joe and Big Joe yell at each other about the Titans coaching search.  We talk a little mock draft for the 1st time.  We have the Rex Rant with a little Celebrity Birthdays.

Tom Ackerman joins Marc and Kim to break down a packed sports slate — from Kentucky's buzzer-beater win to SLU's case for joining the Big East, backed by Senator Eric Schmitt. Ackerman hails SLU as St. Louis' top team right now, dominating the A-10 and deserving national attention. The conversation shifts to the Cardinals' major roster shake-up, with Nolan Arenado heading to Arizona as part of a youth-focused rebuild. Tom wraps up by previewing his trip to Miami for championship coverage and reflecting on the evolution of St. Louis sports venues. #TomAckerman #SLUBasketball #BigEast #CardinalsBaseball #NolanArenado #KentuckyBasketball #MarcCoxMorningShow

Marc kicks off with Thursday snow updates and teases Tom Ackerman's sports coverage, spotlighting Kentucky's miraculous buzzer-beater and SLU's dominating season with a Big East push. Politically, he breaks down Congressman Mike Bost's Supreme Court victory allowing challenges to late mail-in ballots. Investigative reporting highlights Nick Shirley exposing empty Minnesota daycare centers and fraudulent non-emergency transport payments. “In Other News” touches on fading baby names, Jennifer Lawrence rehoming her dog, McDonald's menu additions, a teen's life-saving leg amputation, and NASA's $750K Mars food challenge. Teasers include Jim Talent on Iran and Jimmy Failla ticket giveaways. #SLUBasketball #KentuckyBasketball #DaycareFraud #InvestigativeReporting #InOtherNews #NASA #JimmyPhelah #JimTalent

Welcome to the Big East, Mike Schaefer!

In this episode of the Pop-Off Pod, hosts Skyler and Spencer return after a break to discuss their love for college basketball. They analyze Iowa State's recent loss to Kansas, the dynamics of the Kansas Jayhawks, and the competitive landscape of the Big 12 and SEC conferences. The hosts also highlight the Florida Gators' resurgence, the Big Ten's competitiveness, and the ACC's depth. They touch on the Big East, particularly UConn's performance, and discuss controversial moments in college basketball. The episode concludes with predictions for the upcoming games and the season ahead.

Big East Bar Room with Tyler and Ryan Cassidy2:15 Seton Hall10:00 UConn18:30 UConn vs Seton Hall Preview26:50 St. John's33:30 Around the Big East: Georgetown - When will Ed Cooley win? Surprising Villanova and Kevin Willard, Would you fire Kim English? What happened to Marquette?

Jon Walker and Wilson Moore break down the state of the local college hoops scene as unbeaten No. 10 Nebraska seeks a win in Indiana and Creighton must hold steady in the Big East as St. Johns comes to Omaha.

Connor previews tonight's Big East battle against Villanova for our Creighton Bluejays. How does Sunday's loss impact #ThePath?

Marcus talks about his basketball path and his time playing at St. John's in the Big East.

Send us a textUConn Women's Basketball is rolling at the midway point of the season — undefeated at 15-0 and 5-0 in Big East play. On this episode of the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast, we're joined by Daniel Connolly, who covers UConn women's basketball, for a full midseason check-in.We break down how this team has performed compared to preseason expectations, why the defense feels different this year, and which players have taken major steps forward. From KK Arnold's importance to the full-court press, Sarah Strong's next-level play, Azzi Fudd's elite consistency, and Blanca's expanding role, we hit all the biggest storylines surrounding this dominant Huskies squad.We also dive into areas for growth, whether anyone in the Big East can truly challenge UConn, and wrap things up with a few hot takes

Jim joins the show to talk about his days playing at Syracuse in the early 70's.

Is the Big 12 truly on the outside looking in? The common narrative says the new-look Big 12 Football Conference is a step above the Group of Five, but nowhere near the "P2" of the SEC and Big Ten... and that narrative is DEAD WRONG! On this episode of Couz's Corner, we're diving deep into the Big 12 vs SEC Big 10 debate to expose why the league is stronger and closer to elite status than you've been led to believe. I break down the true strength of the new-look Big 12. But that's not all! In the second segment, we take a trip back to the BCS Era to dissect one of the most misunderstood leagues in history: the Old Big East Football conference. After top programs like Virginia Tech and the Miami Hurricanes departed, was the Big East still a force? I explain why that late-era Big East was significantly underrated and why its legacy doesn't get appreciated. Which take is hotter? Drop your thoughts on the Big 12's status and the legacy of Big East Football in the comments! Sources: Song: Smoke Rising Music by: CreatorMix.com Video: https://youtu.be/_oaZzkn0bW4 ⭐️Sponsors: ⭐️ DraftKings Sportsbook: https://www.draftkings.com/ Appalachia Digital: http://appalachiadigital.com/couz/ Get Your Tailgating Stuff HERE: http://victorytailgate.pxf.io/CouzCornhole Couz's Corner Merch Store: https://couz-shop.fourthwall.com/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGQsDxC1nVegCKqyoMKnL9w/join Other Ways To contribute to the channel: Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Justin-Walker-516 PayPal: https://paypal.me/couzscorner?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Fanatics link: http://fanatics.93n6tx.net/eKxbVr Subscribe: https://youtube.com/c/CouzsCornerSports Socials: Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/couzwalker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@couzscorner? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/couzscorner206/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Couzs-Corner-113327741384316 This channel is dedicated to covering college football, with a big focus on the West Virginia Mountaineers and the Big 12 Conference. It also features conference realignment news & rumors, game breakdowns and predictions, special guest interviews, livestreams and a lot more. FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commission on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! Gambling problem? Call one eight hundred Gambler. In New York, call eight seven seven eight HOPENY or text HOPENY (four six seven three six nine). In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling. Call eight eight eight seven eight nine seven seven seven seven or visit ccpg dot org. Please play responsibly. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (Kansas). Fees may apply in Illinois. Twenty-one plus age and eligibility varies by jurisdiction. Void in Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick discusses Xavier's 1-1 start in Big East play and then answers questions from the message board at MusketeerReport.com.

Preview #1 takes us from the Northeast to the Big 10. Michigan is dominant so far, but there's trap games in February. The Big East and ACC look for more bids come March. Mid-level schools live by the transfer portal and die by the transfer portal. And a first look for Cinderellas in the Ohio Valley, Patriot and the Coastal.

Following a tough loss to Seton Hall with challenging games against St. John's and UConn ahead, Providence is in a difficult spot as they close 2025. Billy and Kevin breakdown what's going wrong and if a turnaround is realistic.

John and Josh talk a little basketball as Nebraska continues to steamroll and Creighton works on a comeback in the Big East.

Today on Coast To Coast Hoops Greg recaps Sunday's results, talks to Paul Fritschner of the Rebound Rundown Podcast about the Big East landscape, Cincinnati's woes, & the early surprises of the season, & Greg picks & analyzes EVERY Monday college basketball game!Link To Greg's Spreadsheet of handicapped lines: https://vsin.com/college-basketball/greg-petersons-daily-college-basketball-lines/Greg's TikTok With Pickmas Pick Videos: https://www.tiktok.com/@gregpetersonsports?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPodcast Highlights Podcast Highlights 2:37-Recap of Sunday's results18:25-Interview With Paul Fritschner38:13-Start of picks Sacred Heart vs Towson38:13-Picks & analysis for Seattle vs UT San Antonio40:36-Picks & analysis for SIU Edwardsville vs Western Illinois43:31-Picks & analysis for Tulsa vs Denver46:10-Picks & analysis for Portland vs UC Santa Barbara48:38-Picks & analysis for Siena vs Indiana51:13-Picks & analysis for Princeton vs Temple53:56-Picks & analysis for Rider vs VCU56:14-Picks & analysis for Eastern Michigan vs Wright St58:35-Picks & analysis for Coastal Carolina vs St. Joseph's1:01:07-Picks & analysis for Canisius vs Duquesne1:03:59-Picks & analysis for Northeastern vs Rhode Island1:06:41-Picks & analysis for Illinois vs Missouri1:09:16-Picks & analysis for Central Michigan vs Wisconsin1:11:32-Picks & analysis for IU Indy vs Grand Canyon1:13:41-Picks & analysis for Davidson vs Kansas1:16:08-Picks & analysis for Utah Tech vs Creighton1:18:25-Picks & analysis for UT Arlington vs Oral Roberts1:20:34-Picks & analysis for East Carolina vs North Carolina1:23:02-Picks & analysis for Eastern Washington vs BYU1:25:14-Picks & analysis for Northern Iowa vs St. Mary's1:27:57-Picks & analysis for Sacramento St vs CS Northridge1:30:33-Picks & analysis for San Diego St vs Washington1:32:55-Picks & analysis for North Dakota St vs UTEP1:36:04-Picks & analysis for UC Irvine vs Norfolk St1:38:59-Start of extra games New Haven vs Fordham1:40:58-Picks & analysis for NJIT vs Butler1:43:22-Picks & analysis for West Georgia vs Georgia1:45:31-Picks & analysis for South Carolina St vs South Carolina1:48:32-Picks & analysis for Abilene Christian vs Texas Southern1:50:49-Picks & analysis for American vs Virginia1:52:58-Picks & analysis for Coppin State vs Georgetown1:55:06-Picks & analysis for Prairie View vs LSU1:57:27-Picks & analysis for Fairleigh Dickinson vs Boston College1:59:37-Picks & analysis for Stonehill vs Syracuse2:02:20-Picks & analysis for Jacksonville vs Florida St2:04:52-Picks & analysis for Mississippi Valley St vs West Virginia2:07:16-Picks & analysis for Bryantt vs High Point2:09:36-Picks & analysis for Alabama St vs Memphis2:11:59-Picks & analysis for Maryland Eastern Shore vs Texas2:14:39-Picks & analysis for Bethune Cookman vs Arizona2:16:40-Picks & analysis for Stetson vs Oklahoma Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2:00 Speedy Claxton Interview - on beating Pitt and Syracuse, Cruz Davis and NIL. And I ask Speedy would he have played at Hofstra all four years if NIL was around.19:40 Seton Hall wins at Providence in Big East opener to improve to 11-135:50 Around the MAAC Conference: Quinnipiac, Fairfield, Iona, Marist, St. Peter's, Sacred Heart and Siena

Xavier vs. Georgetown College Basketball Pick Prediction by Tony T. Xavier vs. Georgetown Profiles Xavier at Georgetown 8:30PM ET—Xavier is 8-4 with a true road loss at Iowa by 19. In their Big East opener, they lost 98-57 at home against Creighton. Georgetown is 8-3 and 6-0 at home. They are 1-0 in the Big East after their 78-69 road victory against Marquette.

Kevin and Billy discuss the Butler loss and the Friday night tilt against Seton Hall

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In this episode, we discuss UConn's wins over Texas and Butler, including the Jayden Ross breakout, the Solo Ball slumpbuster, and other highlights and concerns around the team.Dan Hurley has pointed to a lack of killer instinct, while anyone watching can see that they aren't fully together offensively, or fully healthy. Still, at 11-1 with a win in their Big East opener, the Huskies' season is shaping up nicely, and it's clear they have the talent and depth to make another deep postseason run. Enjoy!Photo: Twitter/X - @UConnHuskies This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theuconnfastbreak.substack.com

(00:00-21:58) Doug knows The Weeknd. Jackson explains Tiger Nationalists. Burner accounts are the most courageous. Jackson wants to give proper context so we're gonna hear some audio. First up is Drink talking about trying to find a way to keep Jamal Roberts in Columbia. Next up is Ahmad Hardy talking about other teams not contacting him because they know he's a Tiger. And now audio from BK & Ferrario commenting on the Jamal Roberts/NIL situation saying Roberts should go look to get more carries elsewhere. Then the Tiger Nationalists came after them.(22:06-31:04) Light My Love. Josh Schertz will join us tomorrow. The Dish. SLU to the Big East would be a great thing. We will reconcile by winning.(31:14-33:10) Papers loves some CCR. Jackson's an old soul. The dichotomy of Papers. QFTA today.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

:00 Interview with Dylan Wanagiel - Executive and Vice President of Sports Properties and Special Events at the Prudential Center discusses Seton Hall vs Rutgers, plus upcoming games at the Rock like Arkansas vs Houston in the Never Forget Tribute Classic25:30 Jayden Ross and Solo Ball lead UConn over Butler35:00 Dylan Darling is the "Darling of Carnesecca Arena" as St. John's tops DePaul

Eric joins the show to talk about his time at Georgetown playing for legendary coach John Thompson in the early days of the Big East conference.

Big East play starts tonight. Has Xavier done enough in the non-con for this to matter? Can they still play their way into an at-large bid? Is the Big East really down this year? We dig into all that and the win over Missouri State in this episode of Banter.

Send us a textUConn's Alex Karaban joins the podcast to break down the Huskies' non-conference run and what's ahead as Big East play approaches.Karaban talks about returning to Kansas for a second time, staying composed when things weren't going perfectly, and watching Braylon have a breakout performance. He reflects on revenge wins, quick turnarounds, and getting back to Madison Square Garden.The conversation also covers Tarris Reed's return, closing games with timely threes, and earning praise from opposing coaches like Sean Miller. Alex shares his mindset heading into Big East play, areas he wants to improve, and how the team is preparing for Butler and DePaul.And finally, stay tuned for some fun off-the-court moments as we talk Christmas wishes, best gifts he's ever received, locker room gift-giving, and who's easiest (and hardest) to shop for on the roster.

2:40 Seton Hall wins the Garden State Hardwood Classic3:00 Seton Hall analysis and Shaheen Holloway reaction15:30 Rutgers analysis and Steve Pikiell reaction27:40 St. John's routs Iona and Rick Pitino postgame39:10 UConn ends non-con strong with a win over Texas48:00 Hofstra stuns Pitt and Syracuse in 6 days

Send us a textJoin us for a deep dive into UConn Men's Basketball and all the Big East storylines with John Fanta, one of the top voices covering the conference. We break down UConn's season so far, the surprises around the league, which teams are emerging as contenders, and what to watch as conference play heats up.

Rick is joined by Paul Fritschner to discuss Tre Carroll's performance in the Crosstown Shootout, Xavier's turnaround to this point, and how the Musketeers measure up in the Big East this year.

UConn legend Corny Thompson joins the show to talk about his basketball path and playing days at the beginning of the Big East.

PC Big Man great Randall Hanke stops by to discuss why URI is still little brother in Rhode Island College Basketball, how PC is improving offensively and defensively and what the Friars need to do to kick-off Big East play in the win column

Russ Wilk returns to discuss the current Big East State of the Union. Kim English has me on the ledge - will Russ talk me down or convince me to jump? Also - stick around till the end to hear Russ break down the meaning of WAB rankings. Awesome episode - listen here now!

On today's podcast, Charlie talks about the Green Bay Packers-Chicago Bears rivalry, recapping the game with Golden Kegs, Marquette's awful loss to Wisconsin, why the Milwaukee Bucks need to start winning games and a few thoughts on the CFB Playoffs. The podcast begins with Charlie explaining why the Packers-Bears rivalry feels as real as it has ever been in his lifetime (2:00). From there, Charlie breaks down the game with box golden kegs discussing who played the best and who played the worst (15:00). Charlie talks about how Marquette got dominated on Saturday by Wisconsin and why it's the same old story plus a saving grace with a bad Big East (28:00). Charlie explains why this is a massive week for the Milwaukee Bucks (39:00) plus some thoughts on the CFB Playoff (45:00).

In this episode, the hosts dive into the current state of college basketball, reflecting on the recent Feast Week and the performances of various teams. They discuss the SEC-ACC Challenge, spotlight emerging teams and players, and analyze the current situations of North Carolina and Kentucky. The conversation also touches on concerns regarding Texas Tech and St. John's, and concludes with a vibes check on Kansas and the Big East outlook. In this engaging conversation, Riesberg and Spencer delve into the complexities of college basketball, discussing the realities of recruiting, the emergence of new talents, and the challenges faced by teams like Iowa and Kansas State. They also explore upcoming matchups, make predictions, and engage in a friendly betting competition, highlighting the excitement and unpredictability of the NCAA season.

Brian Mahoney joins the show to talk about his days at St. John's as an assistant and head coach competing in the Big East.

TOP: Somerville native Malachi Arrington on playing for Grant Billmeier, taking calculus and NJIT's improvement 12:30: On Seton Hall's Maui showing, winning their fans back, and Big East expansion 24:30: On Rutgers' Vegas showing, roster budget and player development 30:30: Princeton vs. Monmouth

Parrish and Norlander take a look at the power conference landscape through roughly the first month of the season. Is the Big Ten at the top? Where do the SEC and Big 12 fall and how far behind are the ACC and Big East? Then, UConn handles Illinois and the Huskies are scary at full strength. Plus, the SEC/ACC Challenge and a UConn vs. Kansas game headline the early week schedule. (0:00) Intro + GP's new podcasting setup (3:00) Is the Big Ten the country's best conference? A Big Ten vs. Big 12 discussion (35:40) Full strength UConn 74, Illinois 61 at Madison Square Garden (42:00) Other notable weekend results (44:30) Looking ahead to early week games: ACC/SEC Challenge, Big Ten Play & UConn at Kansas (54:25) Lane Kiffin…  Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠ For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former PC Athletic Director Bob Driscoll joins the show to talk about his days at Providence College and his days in the Big East Conference.

Matt and Tyler recap the major games of the prior week and preview the MTEs for St. Bonaventure, VCU, SLU and Dayton.Then, Luke from the Belk Report joins to look back at Davidson's Charleston Classic performance and figure out how the Wildcats will manage their rotation.Follow us on Twitter! @3BidLeaguePodEmail: 3bidleague@gmail.comFollow Luke: @BelkReport @LLB_Podcast

BT and Sal dive into the state of St. John's basketball following a tough loss to Iowa State in the stacked Vegas tournament. Tierney expresses his frustration, stating the team is having a "rough time finding their identity" and is filled with "puppies" who lack the "dog" mentality of last year's squad. He questions whether point guard Dylan Darling is a full-time solution and notes that star forwards Zuby Ejiofor and Bryce Hopkins seem to be playing in each other's way. The hosts lament the loss of the old Big East rivalries (like St. John's vs. Syracuse) due to the "unforgivable" nature of conference realignment. The segment wraps up by looking ahead to the Johnnies' pivotal matchup against Baylor, demanding a bounce-back performance.

Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk college basketball for this weekend. Griffin Warner and Big East Ben recap the week in college hoops, open with Marquette concerns after losing to Dayton, and assess the Big East as potentially a two-bid league with Providence, Creighton, and others underperforming. Ben vents about bad gambling variance but re-energizes after exciting mid-major games like Troy vs USC in triple OT. They analyze upcoming Saturday matchups: Northern Iowa vs UC Irvine, noting UNI's continuity and shooting versus Irvine's elite three-point prevention; they both lean Irvine at home. Providence vs Penn State at Mohegan Sun prompts skepticism toward Kim English's Friars and support for Penn State as an underdog. For Northwestern vs Butler, they praise Butler's revamped roster, Finley Bizjack's emergence, and new cohesion compared to last year's stagnant offense, while raising concerns about Northwestern's rebounding after losing to Virginia in a high-tempo surprise. They expect a lower-scoring style and discuss potential totals angles. They also examine South Carolina's inconsistency and roster size issues entering a projected underdog spot. Throughout, they mix betting insights, roster breakdowns, coaching notes, and behavioral tendencies, finishing with promo details and best bets: Ben taking Marquette -21 vs Central Michigan and Griffin taking UC Irvine pick'em. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indiana proved it can hang with legitimate competition as the Hoosiers knocked off Marquette 100-77 in Chicago, methodically building a lead behind Tucker DeVries' unconscious first-half shooting (24 points on 8-12, 5-7 from three) before Lamar Wilkerson took over in the second half to fend off every Marquette run. Despite significant foul trouble that had multiple starters sitting with three or four fouls, IU never let the lead dip below 10 points and played their walk-ons in the final minute of a neutral-site game against a Big East opponent—a sentence nobody expected to write in November.Andy, Ryan, Coach Tonsoni, and Coach Moats break down how this victory against Shaka Smart's pressure defense validated everything we saw in the early games, examining the adjustments that kept IU in control despite 25 team fouls, and celebrating a performance that moved Indiana to 21st in KenPom.Tucker DeVries' masterclass setting the tone with 24 first-half points, including the heads-up pass to Sicily after slow-playing Marquette into thinking he'd pull it outLamar Wilkerson's second-half takeover with 15 points and multiple dagger threes that stopped every Marquette run cold when DeVries sat with foul troubleTrent Sisley stepping up huge in extended minutes (30 total, 16 in second half) with 11 second-half points including the crucial crosscourt pass to Wilkerson for a momentum-killing threeThe offensive versatility: ghost screens, guard-to-guard ball screens, backdoor cuts off face-guarding, and constant counters to everything Shaka Smart threw at them27 assists on 33 made field goals with only eight turnovers against havoc pressure, plus the starting three guards combining for 21 assists and just three turnoversManaging foul trouble masterfully—playing guys with 3-4 fouls extended minutes, backing off ball pressure strategically, and only having one disqualificationSam Alexis and Jasai Miles eating critical bench minutes when foul trouble hit, with Alexis going for 13 and 5 in 26 minutes as a plus-34And much more.On the mics: Andy Bottoms, Ryan Phillips, Brian Tonsoni, and Bob MoatsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Capko is the Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach at Southern Methodist University where the Mustangs went 24-11 and earned a No.1 seed in the NIT in their first season under Head Coach Andy Enfield. Capko has 18 years of college coaching experience and has helped lead two different programs to post season play while also developing 11 NBA players.Prior to SMU, Capko helped USC to a 176-93 record in eight seasons from 2016 – 2024 as an assistant or associate head coach including and Elite Eight trip in 2021. Capko, who served as USC Director of Operations during the 2013-15 seasons, returned to the Trojans after spending the 2015-16 season as an assistant coach at Florida International University (FIU). Capko also spent two seasons as an assistant coach at Georgia Southern (2011-13) and at Stetson University (2009-11). Prior to his stint at Stetson, Capko served as a graduate assistant at Marshall University.As a student-athlete, Capko spent his first semester in the basketball program at the University of Florida under head coach Billy Donovan, before transferring to the University of South Florida in Tampa where he played for three years. As a junior, he was fifth in the Big East in assists and as a senior he was the Bulls' team captain. Capko earned Academic All-Big East honors as a junior and senior at USF. He was also the Bulls' nominee for Big East Basketball Student-Athlete of the Year in 2007.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Be sure to have pen and paper handy as you listen to this episode with Chris Capko, Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach at Southern Methodist University.Website - https://smumustangs.com/sports/mens-basketballEmail - ccapko@smu.eduTwitter/X - https://x.com/ChrisCapkoVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballThe Dr. Dish Training Management System (TMS) is built for coaches who want structure, accountability, and smarter player development.Here's what you can do with TMS:✅ Advanced Stats Tracking✅ Assign Custom Workouts✅ Team Insights✅ Multi-Drill Workouts✅ On-Demand LibraryAll in one platform. All from your computer.

Matt Norlander previews the Friars 2025-2026 season with head coach Kim English