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Welcome to another episode of Dive Cuts! On today's episode we have a very special guest in Bracketeer.org's Rocco Miller! Sam and Rocco discuss how an expanded NCAA Tournament field will impact college basketball. The guys also get into scheduling strategies and insights on how teams can adapt to this new landscape and what it means for mid-major and power conference programs. MIZ! Be sure to subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rock M+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get all the insider information on Mizzou athletics as well as special access to Rock M+ podcasts. You can follow the members of Today's show here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@samsnelling.rockm.plus @MattJHarris85 @DataMizzou Have a question for one of our podcasts? Leave a 5 star review with your question and that show just might answer it in an upcoming episode! Do you like Rock M Radio? Drop us a review and be sure to subscribe to Rock M Radio on your preferred podcasting platform. And be sure to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@RockMPlus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠RockMRadio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Twitter, as well as on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mizzou Storytellers podcast returns for the first episode of Season 4 with hosts Loretta Jones, Dave Matter and Producer Steve Sowers. They kick off the season with newly hired Deputy AD and Chief Operating Officer Bryan Maggard, who returned to Mizzou this summer after spending the last decade as Athletics Director at Louisiana. Maggard tells the story of his journey from Dexter, Kansas to college athletics and his 20+ years at Mizzou overseeing academics and working closely with former football coach Gary Pinkel and longtime AD Mike Alden. Bryan tells the story of his transition to AD in Lafayette and what led him to return to Mizzou earlier this year to reunite with Laird Veatch in Columbia. In their first episode in the new podcast studio, Loretta, Dave and Steve catch up on all that's happened at Mizzou in the last six months and look forward to big things in the coming weeks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Brad Tregnago and KTGR's Andy Humphrey recap Mizzou's 31-24 loss at Mississippi State on The Wrap Up Show brought to you by The Laborers Union of Missouri. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen to the Central Bank Tiger Network salute to Mike Kelly as he calls his 400th Mizzou football game tonight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mizzou Volleyball Head Coach Dawn Sullivan joins the podcast to talk about a busy stretch of nonconference play, her team's Wrigley Field experience, the outlook for the SEC, and much more. Later, Brad and Matt get you caught up on everything going on inside Mizzou Athletics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We break down BC's narrow victory over Maine and preview and predict Saturday's home matchup against Virginia Tech. We also take our first look at the new era of Eagles basketball under Luke Murray. With growing momentum and NCAA Tournament aspirations, BC fans finally have reason to believe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SEC Network's Ron Slay joins The Next Round to talk Alabama basketball, SEC NCAA Tournament predictions, and Tennessee football's showdown with the No. 1 Texas Longhorns! After attending Alabama basketball practice, Slay shares his firsthand observations of Nate Oats' squad and what fans should expect from the Crimson Tide this season. What stood out, and what could it mean for Alabama's chances in a loaded SEC basketball race? Plus, how many SEC teams will make the NCAA Tournament? Slay explains why he believes other conferences won't want the smoke this season as we discuss SEC basketball's depth, March Madness expectations, and the conference's national outlook. Then, we switch to college football as Slay weighs in on his beloved Tennessee Volunteers facing No. 1 Texas on Saturday. Can the Vols pull off the upset? Hear his thoughts on a huge SEC football matchup. Drop your predictions in the comments: How far will Alabama basketball go, how many SEC teams will go dancing, and who wins Tennessee vs. Texas?

Syracuse University Chancellor Mike Haynie and Athletic Director Bryan Blair join Brent Axe on the latest episode of Syracuse Sports. Haynie and Blair discuss the short and long-term vision for Syracuse Athletics in a disruptive time for collegiate sports and Syracuse University. Among the topics the Chancellor and AD touch with Axe: -The urgency to raise revenue and transition Syracuse from an athletic department into a "sports and entertainment enterprise" -Why Blair believes "The next 24 to 36 months may be the most important in the history of Syracuse athletics." -The effect the Protect College Sports Act would have on SU Athleticss if passed. -What they are doing to secure Syracuse's place among the Power 4 with another round of conference realignment likely in the near future. -What would motivate Blair to extend the contract of SU football coach Fran Brown (Note: This interview was recorded prior to the Cal and Pitt losses by SU) -Is Syracuse spending $10 million on its basketball roster, a number widely seen as the minimum to get a Power 5 team into the NCAA Tournament? Text Brent anytime to get your SU sports questions answered, keep up on the latest news and SU opinions, get your takes heard on the "Syracuse Sports" podcast or just to talk Orange sports with Brent anytime! Sign up to become a Syracuse Sports Insider here https://joinsubtext.com/c/syracusesports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ohio State basketball continues to build momentum — but Jeff “Tito” Thitoff says simply making the NCAA Tournament shouldn't be enough anymore.On this episode of The Buckeye Blitz, Tito looks at another important recruiting addition for Jake Diebler and Ohio State, why the Buckeyes beating out programs such as Duke and Florida State matters, and what the continued recruiting momentum says about the direction of the program.But recruiting wins only matter so much once the season begins.Ohio State faces another difficult Big Ten basketball schedule, and Tito lays out the standard he wants to see from the Buckeyes this season: get back to the NCAA Tournament and make it to the second weekend.Can Diebler turn the talent on the roster into a legitimate March run?On This Episode:

The full Indiana basketball 2026-27 schedule is out, and it gives Darren DeVries and the Hoosiers something they badly need: meaningful résumé opportunities without an overwhelmingly difficult path. Galen Clavio and Scott Caulfield break down IU's nonconference slate, the Big Ten schedule, the toughest stretches and what Indiana will need to do to get comfortably back into the NCAA Tournament.The nonconference schedule is a major improvement. Kentucky is back, Arkansas awaits at Madison Square Garden, Syracuse provides another ACC opponent, and Indiana also gets power-conference games against UCF and Missouri. Rather than putting the entire résumé on one massive early-season matchup, IU has multiple opportunities to build a tournament case throughout November and December.Then comes the Big Ten. Indiana opens conference play with Rutgers at Assembly Hall and a trip to Iowa before moving into a January stretch featuring USC, Oregon, Washington, Michigan and more. Galen and Scott discuss why the schedule looks manageable on paper — but also why Indiana's recent history makes it dangerous to assume the Hoosiers will simply bank every game they are supposed to win.A major theme is home-court performance. Indiana gets several of its more difficult opponents at Assembly Hall, including Michigan, Illinois, UCLA and Purdue. If this team wants to move beyond the NCAA Tournament bubble and become a legitimate upper-half Big Ten team, those home games have to become an advantage again.The guys also dig into the current Bart Torvik projections, which see Indiana as a tournament-level team but show just how many close games could determine the season. Galen argues that this year's group needs to learn how to "exceed the median" rather than continually hovering around .500 in Big Ten play.What would a successful regular season look like? Galen sees a path to roughly 23 wins if Indiana lives up to its talent level and takes care of business during the softer sections of the schedule. Scott agrees that the opportunity is there — but the Hoosiers have to stop turning projected wins into coin flips.And basketball is coming quickly. Indiana's exhibition schedule begins in October, meaning football season will still be in full swing when the first real look at DeVries' second IU team arrives.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast and Assembly Call coverage of Indiana basketball, IU football and Hoosier athletics throughout the season.

Minnesota State has seen its last two trips to the NCAA Tournament end with gut-wrenching first-round losses to Western Michigan. Head coach Luke Strand previews the 2026-27 Mavericks, who have a new starting goalie after Alex Tracy's graduation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear interviews with Jamal Roberts, Sione Laulea, DaMarion Fowlkes, and Santana Banner after Mizzou's 27-17 win against Troy on The Wrap Up Show brought to you by The Laborers Union of Missouri. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time for Pete Mundo's latest Big 12 Winners & Losers.Why are Kansas and Arizona State playing a conference game in London? Pete explains why the matchup makes no sense, plus why Texas Tech isn't getting enough respect heading into its showdown with Houston.On the winners side, West Virginia gets a major opportunity against No. 25 Virginia, Oklahoma State racks up Big 12 weekly honors, and the conference is thinking big when it comes to getting more teams into the NCAA Tournament.Plus, why Week 3 may not be the “off week” for the Big 12 that many expect.Join the FREE Heartland College Sports newsletter — Pete gives you one exclusive Big 12 take that doesn't appear on the show or website: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2013905/1964875/Subscribe if you are SICK of the SEC and Big Ten bias in college football media!Join the FREE HCS Forums: https://www.heartlandcollegesports.com/members-forum/#collegefootball #week3 #Big12Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Ohio State men's basketbal team released its full 2026-27 Big Ten schedule, and Jake Diebler's squad is going to face a brutal slate of road games. Marcus Hartman, the basketball insider from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to break down this season's schedule, and how it could factor into the Buckeyes' NCAA Tournament resume.

Mizzou Historian (and Athletics Hall-of-Famer) Bob Brendel joins the show to talk about the Centennial Celebration at Memorial Stadium this weekend, the 1960 National Champion Football team, and much more! Later, Brad and Matt get you caught up on everything going on around Mizzou Athletics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

-Tonight, from 5-6pm, college basketball insider Jon Rothstein pays up on his promise from last year that if Nebraska were to win its first NCAATournament game, he'd pay for an hour of drinks in Lincoln---that's tonight from 5-6pm at Gate 25 ahead of the 6pm Nebraska/Creightonvolleyball match…..Important to know---anyone wearing blue is not able to go to the Happy Hour-Also, Rothstein said on his most recent podcast that Nebrasketball's Pryce Sandfort should be a preseason All-American….Our Sponsors:* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

James Major and Martin Salley who helped lift the Seton Hall program from the basement of the Big East to the NCAA Tournament in 1988 join the show.

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Send us Fan MailESPN basketball analyst Seth Greenberg joins The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to talk about the annual Connecticut Basketball Coaches Breakfast benefiting the V Foundation, UConn men's basketball, and which teams across the state could make a run to the NCAA Tournament!On September 29, the annual Connecticut Basketball Coaches Breakfast benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research will bring together all of the Division I basketball coaches in Connecticut for a special morning supporting an important cause.Seth shares how this incredible event came to be, the generosity of the Connecticut community, and what makes it so special to hear from all of the D1 coaches in the state. We also discuss some of the notable takeaways and quotes from the coaches, the incredible amount of basketball talent across Connecticut, and why this event means so much to the basketball community.Then we dive into a UConn basketball season preview! Seth gives his early thoughts on the Huskies heading into the upcoming season, including the new additions to the roster, the returning players who could make an impact, and the new coaching hires. We also discuss UConn's non-conference schedule, what to watch for as the season gets underway, and how the Huskies stack up heading into another highly anticipated season.

Brad and Matt recap the fifth straight win for Mizzou over kansas on The Wrap Up Show brought to you by the Laborers Union of Missouri.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Daly Dose of Hoops Podcast welcomes another coach back to its airspace in this newest episode, as host Jaden Daly and co-host Brian Wilmer are joined once again by one of the outlet's longtime friends and supporters, Queens University head coach Grant Leonard. Together, the three revisit last year's success in the Royals' first NCAA Tournament appearance at the Division I level, set the table for what Queens will do for an encore, as well as discuss the importance of keeping old-school values in a business whose landscape continues to shift. Grant also expounds upon Queens' evolution as a program and its tendency to attract players who become leaders on and off the court.

Nick Nichay is entering his first season at Dartmouth College as a Men's Basketball Assistant Coach under Brett McConnell.  Nick previously served as the Head Coach at D3 Franklin & Marshall College for seven seasons where he led the Diplomats to consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament in 2025 and 2026. Nichay was elevated to head coach in the spring of 2020. He served as the Interim Head Coach at the start of the 2019-20 season after spending the previous seven seasons as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator with Franklin & Marshall. Prior to arriving at Franklin & Marshall, Nichay spent two years as an assistant coach at the Division II level with Le Moyne College in Syracuse, N.Y.  and began his coaching career with one season as a Division III assistant at Hartwick College after graduating from Rutgers where he served as a manager for 3 seasons with the Men's Basketball Program. On this episode Mike & Nick discuss how his lifelong love of basketball developed from playing in his driveway and listening to Nets games on the radio. Nick explains how working as a manager at Rutgers and gaining experience in every aspect of college basketball helped him build the foundation for a coaching career. Nick reflects on the mentors and opportunities at Hartwick, Le Moyne, and Franklin & Marshall that shaped his coaching philosophy and taught him the value of preparation, relationships, and consistent improvement. He discusses taking over Franklin & Marshall after a legendary coach, rebuilding the program through challenges such as COVID, and eventually returning to an assistant role at Dartmouth alongside his former college roommate, Brett McConnell. Throughout the conversation, Nick emphasizes that success comes from embracing each opportunity, caring authentically about players, and focusing on getting one percent better every day. 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, Spotify, 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. Grab pen and paper before you listen to this episode with Nick Nichay, Men's Basketball Assistant Coach at Dartmouth College. Website – https://dartmouthsports.com/sports/mens-basketball Email – Nick.nichay@dartmouth.edu Twitter/X - @NickNichay Connect with the Hoop Heads Podcast on social media! Twitter/x - @hoopheadspod Instagram - @HoopHeadsPod YouTube – Hoop Heads Podcast Facebook – Hoop Heads Podcast Subscribe to the Hoop Heads Pod Newsletter - https://hoopheadspod.com/newsletter/ Website - https://hoopheadspod.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Bryson Johnson's path runs through Waterloo, Ontario's St. David's Catholic High School before landing at Bucknell University, where he became a four-year standout and two-year captain under head coach Dave Paulsen. He helped lead the Bison to two NCAA Tournament appearances (2011, 2013) and an NIT trip (2012), finishing 11th in program history with 1,384 career points and earning Second Team All-Patriot League honours. After college, the 6'2” guard played professionally with the Fraport Skyliners in Germany and spent a season with the Orangeville A's in Canada's NBL, before pivoting to coaching. His coaching career has run almost entirely alongside Paulsen: a graduate manager stint at George Mason, an assistant year at Brown, a return to George Mason, then two America East Championship seasons at Vermont, where he helped coach two straight America East Players of the Year. When Paulsen took over at Holy Cross in 2023, Johnson followed as associate head coach — a role he still holds, with Paulsen calling him the best assistant in his 33-year coaching career. Bryson Johnson - Guest https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryson-johnson-33589596 https://gomason.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/bryson-johnson/699 Aaron Mitchell - Host Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/a_a_mitch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahoopsjourney/

Georges Niang is heading into his 11th NBA season with the Golden State Warriors, creating an almost full-circle moment after originally joining the organization on a training camp deal back in 2017. Since then, Niang has built a successful NBA career, going from Philadelphia to Cleveland before joining Atlanta, where he averaged 12.0 points and 3.9 rebounds per game while shooting 40.7% from three during the 2024-25 season. After the season, Niang suffered an injury and spent much of last year working to get healthy. Now back with Golden State, he gets another opportunity with the organization where his NBA journey first began.Before reaching the NBA, Niang spent all four years at Iowa State, where he established himself as one of the best players in program history. He earned All-Big 12 honors multiple times and helped lead the Cyclones to four straight NCAA Tournament appearances. Niang currently ranks second all-time in scoring at Iowa State and remains the only player in program history to reach the NCAA Tournament in four consecutive seasons.Now, Niang joins a Warriors team that many around the league may be sleeping on heading into the season. With a mix of established stars, experienced veterans, and young talent, there is a belief within the organization that this group can be much better than outside expectations suggest. With Niang bringing another veteran presence and floor-spacing ability, Golden State could be one of the more intriguing teams to watch this season.Available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to @Notevend2

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A brief moment to remember the great Barry Melrose and what he meant to this sport, then we start our 2026-27 College Hockey Preview with Miami head coach Anthony Noreen. The RedHawks pulled off a 15-win improvement last season and will now try to get into the NCAA Tournament picture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Former ESPN anchor and current Mizzou School of Journalism faculty member John Anderson talks about his dislike of all things Jayhawk and more on this StorageMart Border Showdown edition of the Inside Mizzou Athletics Podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear exclusive chats with Austin Simmons, Donovan Olugbode, Elijah Dotson, and Robert Woodyard Jr. as Brad and Matt break down Mizzou's 54-14 win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff on The Wrap Up Show brought to you by The Laborers Union of Missouri.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a great time to be a Hoosier. Brian Tonsoni is joined by Ryan Phillips and Bob Moats to break down Indiana basketball's newly released non-conference schedule, sort through the latest eligibility questions, and get ready for the defending national champion football Hoosiers to open the 2026 season against North Texas. Sam Alexis' eligibility remains unresolved, sparking a broader discussion about the NCAA, professional contracts, Summer League participation, and where college eligibility rules should ultimately draw the line. Victor Oladipo is attempting an NBA comeback, while a new documentary celebrates longtime Voice of the Hoosiers Don Fischer.Indiana volleyball earns a huge five-set victory over defending national champion Texas A&M, while IU men's soccer continues its strong start. The guys dig into a schedule featuring five power-conference opponents, including neutral-site matchups with Syracuse, Arkansas and Kentucky, plus home dates against UCF and Missouri. Add exhibitions against Butler, North Carolina and Western Kentucky, and IU will have plenty of opportunities to learn about itself before Big Ten play. Why the Arkansas-Kentucky back-to-back could provide an early measuring stick.How marquee games at Madison Square Garden and Lucas Oil can help Indiana build its NCAA Tournament résumé.Why the schedule feels appropriately ambitious for a veteran roster—and why the Big Ten alone can't be counted on to provide enough quality opportunities. The overlooked value of games against teams like Bellarmine and Tennessee Tech, whose styles could give IU useful early-season tests even if they aren't marquee opponents. And what would constitute a successful record in those five biggest non-conference games.Finally, attention turns to Memorial Stadium as Curt Cignetti and the defending national champions begin another season. Expectations have changed dramatically: IU has reloaded, the entire home schedule is sold out, and simply getting to six wins feels like ancient history. The guys discuss what to watch against North Texas, why nobody should overreact to the first game, and how football success is changing the entire Bloomington experience—from ticket demand and hotel prices to the atmosphere surrounding every home Saturday.

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Senior Assoc. AD Dave Matter gets you ready for the Tiger football season opener on this week's Inside Mizzou Athletics Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's episode we talk with Alex Gettens, the new head coach of the University of Maine women's ice hockey team and the eighth head coach in program history. Alex grew up in Concord, New Hampshire on the campus of St. Paul's School, and he is the first to tell you his playing career as a goalie was nothing to write home about. He was a career backup who started coaching at eighteen, and he explains how watching the game from the bench taught him to read people and team dynamics in a way that shaped him as a coach. We trace his path from volunteer and student assistant at Vermont, to a single season at Maine as an assistant working with the goaltenders during the most successful season in program history, back to Vermont for six seasons where he was promoted to associate head coach, and then two seasons at Colgate that helped the nationally ranked Raiders earn an at-large bid to the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Alex explains why he calls Maine the best kept secret in women's college hockey, what the renovated Alfond Arena and the university's investment in athletics mean for the program, and the up-tempo, aggressive style he wants his team to play. We also get into the new age-based five for five model and the squeeze it is putting on the class of 2028, what he looks for when he recruits, and his advice for families in the middle of the process right now: be proactive, own it for yourself, and remember that everyone's path is uniquely their own.Follow Maine Women's Ice Hockey on X: @MaineWHockey and on Instagram: @mainewhockeyLearn more about Maine women's ice hockey: https://goblackbears.com/sports/womens-ice-hockeyConnect with Alex on Champs App: https://profile.champs.app/h/alex-gettens==========================A ChampsEyeQ scout will be at the Pittsburgh girls tournament, September 4 to 6.One of our ChampsEyeQ scouts will be there all weekend and can evaluate players live from their games.Normally a family submits edited game video, which is the part most of them find hardest. Not this time. You tell us the player name, team and division, and jersey number. That is it.What she gets: ✅ A 1 to 10 score on each of 18 attributes, with written reasoning behind every one ✅ Where she stands measured against what NCAA Division I programs look for ✅ The specific things to work on this season, and how to work on them$75 per player. Skaters only. 14U, 16U and 19U.Reserve a spot: https://sports.champs.app/champseyeq/laborday============================Champs App is your recruiting and development copilot. We help athletes, coaches, parents, and agents/advisors navigate the youth sports landscape. Create a free Champs App account to build a beautiful hockey profile and unlock free, high-quality content focused on recruiting and hockey player development.⁠⁠Download Champs App for iOS in the Apple App Store⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Champs App for Android in the Google Play Store⁠⁠===========================================Champs360 is the all-in-one recruiting and development copilot for players, parents, and coaches. It gives families the clarity and tools to navigate the recruiting process with less stress and more confidence.At its core, Champs360 brings everything together in one organized system. The College Search tool lets families filter and explore every school by size, location, admission scores and tuition. My Shortlist makes it easy to save and track the programs you care about, and for every school on your shortlist, the Team Dashboard delivers deep program intelligence: rosters, coaching staff, recruiting data, upcoming events, and school-specific articles and videos, all in one place.Communication is central to recruiting, and Champs360 makes it faster and more professional. The Messaging Center, completely redesigned for this release, lets players email coaches directly, receive replies, schedule messages, send to multiple recipients, and save drafts, all from one organized dashboard.

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Send us Fan MailJayden joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast for the first episode of what will be a season-long conversation as we follow his journey through his fourth year in Storrs.We talk about his breakout moments last season and what it meant to finally see years of hard work and perseverance pay off on the court. Jayden also reflects on his first three years at UConn, the lessons he's learned, staying patient when playing time wasn't always there, and whether he's finally gotten used to a Dan Hurley practice!We also have some fun looking back at his time playing alongside our former co-host Alex Karaban, last year's NCAA Tournament run, and how that experience has made this team even hungrier heading into the new season.Jayden breaks down the new-look UConn roster, the returners, transfers and freshmen, plus the advice he has for the newcomers trying to adjust to UConn basketball and its culture.

Hear from standout football sophomores Donovan Olugbode and Daeden Hopkins, plus Matt and Brad celebrate wrestling's latest international title, on this week's Inside Mizzou Athletics Podcast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Earlier this week, the Ohio State men's basketball team released its full nonconference schedule for the 2026-27 season, and Jake Diebler's Buckeyes are going to face some challenging opposition. In this special bonus episode of the Buckeyes TomOrrow Morning podcast, Marcus Hartman, the basketball insider from BuckeyeInsiders.com, joins host Tom Orr to discuss the schedule, why it may not be an ideal fit from an NCAA Tournament resume perspective, and more. Today's episode is presented by Jeff Ruby's Columbus, proudly offering nationally-acclaimed U.S.D.A. Prime steaks, seafood & sushi, impeccable service, live entertainment, and an attention to detail that is simply unmatched. Just go to JeffRuby.com/Columbus to check out the menu and make a reservation today.

CJ Armitage spent last season as a Men's Basketball Assistant Coach at Simpson College before stepping away from coaching to take a teaching position in Boulder, Colorado.Armitage previously served as a graduate assistant at the University of Colorado during the 24-25 season following three years as a team manager. While at Colorado, he was part of the program's winningest season in 2023-24 (26-11). The Buffaloes won two NCAA Tournament games.Prior to his time in Boulder, Armitage coached high school basketball at International School Bangkok. He has also worked with USA Basketball's U16-U19 national teams and has served as an assistant coach and general manager for TBT's Team Colorado, winning the 2024 TBT Wichita Regional.On this episode Mike & CJ discuss the importance of fostering player development and trust in the process of improvement over immediate results. Armitage reflects on his transition from high school basketball in Thailand to collegiate coaching in the United States, highlighting the distinct differences in player mentality and game culture. As he shares insights from his experiences, he articulates a profound commitment to education and mentorship, underscoring the responsibility coaches have to their players beyond the confines of the game. CJ talks openly about leaving the coaching profession to take on a teaching position while sharing the factors that went into that decision.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, Spotify, 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.Have your notebook close by as you listen to this episode with CJ Armitage, former men's basketball assistant coach at Simpson College.Website - https://www.linkedin.com/in/cj-armitage-83ab06216/Email - cj.armitage@simpson.eduTwitter/X - @CJArmitage1Visit our Sponsors!Give With HoopsGive With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to community and sponsor engagement, Give With Hoops help programs raise more while deepening support from those who believe in the game.D3 Direct Recruiting PlaybookHoop Heads Listeners currently get 25% off!Your step-by-step guide to getting recruited as a college athlete at the NCAA Division 3 level. This course is designed by former D3 Athletes to take you from zero interest from college coaches to securing your first offer and putting you on the path to committing.The Coaching PortfolioYour first impression is everything when applying for a new coaching job. A professional coaching portfolio is the tool that highlights your coaching achievements and philosophies and, most of all, helps separate you and your abilities from the other applicants. Special Price of just $25 for all Hoop Heads Listeners.Wealth4CoachesEmpowering athletic coaches with financial education, strategic planning, and practical tools to build lasting wealth—on and off the court.If you listen to and love the Hoop Heads Podcast, please consider giving us a small tip that will help in our quest to become the #1 basketball coaching podcast. https://hoop-heads.captivate.fm/supportTwitter/X Podcast - @hoopheadspodMike - @hdstarthoopsJason - @jsunkleInstagram@hoopheadspodFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/hoopheadspod/YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDoVTtvpgwwOVL4QVswqMLQ

Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer joins The Drive to break down Illinois basketball's non-conference schedule, including the biggest challenges on the slate, which games should matter most for the Illini's NCAA Tournament résumé, and what the schedule tells us about Brad Underwood's program. The conversation also turns to Illinois' recruiting pipeline in Chicago — how important the city remains to the Illini, the talent Illinois is targeting, and whether the program can continue strengthening its presence in one of the state's most important basketball recruiting markets. Plus, a major development in the NCAA's ongoing eligibility battle: the U.S. Tenth Circuit granted the NCAA's request to stay the nationwide injunction in Wisne v. NCAA. The ruling temporarily puts the fifth-season opportunity for qualifying Class of 2022 athletes on hold while the appeal continues.

Indiana men's soccer opens a new season at Bill Armstrong Stadium, and Todd Yeagley joins CrimsonCast to preview the Hoosiers, their loaded transfer class, and a massive opener against Notre Dame.Galen Clavio talks with Yeagley about the energy around soccer after the World Cup in the United States, how American soccer culture has changed since 1994, and why that momentum can help college soccer as IU begins its season. From there, they revisit last year's frustrating NCAA Tournament exit, where Indiana played well but paid for defensive mistakes and a few soft goals at the wrong time.The main preview focuses on roster construction in the modern college soccer era, including how the transfer portal has changed the way Indiana builds a team. Yeagley breaks down returning players, new portal additions, the attack, the goalkeeper competition, freshman contributors, and why this year's group may be more balanced after losing key midfield pieces. The episode closes with a look at the Notre Dame opener, why the series feels like a true season kickoff, and why students and IU fans should pack Armstrong Stadium.Subscribe to the Back Home Network for more CrimsonCast coverage of Indiana men's soccer, IU athletics, Todd Yeagley, the Hoosiers, and the 2026 college soccer season.

We catch up with six key members of Mizzou's "Death Row" defense as we get closer to kickoff: Chris Graves Jr., Elijah Dotson, Robert Woodyard Jr., Darris Smith, Langden Kitchen, and Jason Dowell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Join me and legendary Northwestern women's lacrosse coach Kelly Amonte Hiller for an insightful and inspiring conversation about championship culture, adversity, and the mindset that drives sustained excellence. Kelly's journey is a masterclass in resilience and evolution—from leading her team through an uncharacteristically tough start to the season, to capturing her ninth national championship as a coach on home turf. She shares the behind-the-scenes process of overcoming setbacks, the power of reflection, and the importance of getting everyone "rowing in the same direction." Kelly opens up about the origins of her work ethic, the blue-collar values instilled by her family, and how embracing adversity and self-honesty have been critical for both personal and team growth. We dive deep into the philosophies that have shaped her dynastic program: a relentless commitment to hard work, the humility to look in the mirror, and the courage to constantly evolve. Kelly also discusses the impact of supporting her former players now turned coaches, the beauty of fostering growth in young women, and the ultimate legacy of her leadership—building a culture where true greatness is measured not just in wins, but in the long-lasting bonds formed along the way. About Kelly – Already a legend in the game as a player, Kelly Amonte Hiller has established herself as one of the sport's greatest coaches after building Northwestern Lacrosse into a dynasty. In May of 2005, Amonte Hiller etched her name in the annals of college athletics when she guided her upstart Northwestern team to an undefeated season and the first NCAA Lacrosse Championship ever won by a team outside the Eastern Time Zone, the first of an incredible nine national titles. Under Amonte Hiller's direction the Wildcats most recently claimed the 2026 NCAA National Championship, her ninth as the head coach of the program. Amonte Hiller became the first Division I lacrosse coach (men's or women's) to win nine national titles, guiding NU to a championship win on home soil for the first time since 1986 (Maryland). The 'Cats took down three IWLCA No. 1-ranked squads throughout the course of the season, the most in a campaign in NCAA History. Northwestern has made six consecutive appearances in the NCAA Semifinals (2019-26), reaching the finals the last four consecutive seasons. After resurrecting a Northwestern program that had not competed at the varsity level in more than 10 years, Amonte Hiller led the Wildcats to the national semifinals 10 years in a row from 2005 to 2014 and tied an NCAA record with eight consecutive title game appearances in the process. Northwestern's dominance since its breakthrough 2005 season has been nothing short of legendary. Since 2004, Northwestern has gone 63-13 (.829) in the NCAA Tournament, making Amonte Hiller the winningest coach in tournament history. Along the way, Amonte Hiller has produced the nation's Tewaaraton Award winner in eight different seasons as well as the Honda Sports Award recipient on 10 occasions. Northwestern has featured 75 IWLCA All-Americans and won a total of 13 IWLCA positional Player of the Year awards (four attacker, five midfielder and four defender). Northwestern's rapid rise to national prominence under Amonte Hiller — particularly in an area of the country rarely associated with women's lacrosse — has caught the eyes of many, in and out of lacrosse. In 2011, ESPN The Magazine named Amonte Hiller one of the 20 best recruiters across all college sports, joining the likes of other multiple-time NCAA champion coaches Mike Krzyzewski of Duke (men's basketball) and Anson Dorrance of North Carolina (women's soccer). In 2012, the Big Ten Network profiled the NU head coach as one of 12 Big Ten coaching icons in the conference's history, putting her in the company of Big Ten legends such as Bobby Knight (Indiana), Bo Schembechler (Michigan) and Dan Gable (Iowa). In 2026, the NCAA Championship game between the Wildcats and UNC set a record with 657,000 viewers, making the first championship game hosted at Northwestern the most-watched women's lacrosse game in history. In February of 2018, Amonte Hiller was announced as the head coach of United States Lacrosse Women's U19 team, where she guided the United States to a gold medal at the 2019 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) Women's U19 World Championship in Peterborough, Ontario. Four other Wildcats also found their way onto the team: Madison Doucette, Elle Hansen, Izzy Scane and Greta Stahl. Amonte Hiller led the United States to another gold medal at the 2024 World Lacrosse Women's World Championship in Hong Kong, China, after beating Canada 23-6. She mentored five fellow Wildcats on the U20 roster during the championship run, including Francesca Argentieri, Noel Cumberland, Hannah Rudolph, Madison Smith, and Madison Taylor. During the 2026 season, Amonte Hiller reached 400 career wins with a road win against Penn State. All 400 wins came at the helm of Northwestern, as she became the sixth coach in Division I women's lacrosse history to reach the milestone. Here's a few additional resources for you… Do you feel called to share your story with the world? Check out Gordon Publishing  Follow me on Instagram: @JonGordon11 Check out my newest book, The Power of Positive Habits.  Every week, I send out a free Positive Tip newsletter via email. It's advice for your life, work and team. You can sign up now here and catch up on past newsletters. 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The first official competition of the 2026-27 season is upon us! Hear from Mizzou Soccer head coach Stefanie Golan, forward Brianna Buels, and goalkeeper Riley Wilkerson just before they hit the road for their opening match at Western Kentucky. You'll also hear conversations with Mizzou Football's Santana Banner, Tiger Volleyball outside hitter Paige Felder, and MU Cross Country coach Kyle Levermore as their seasons draw closer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's Summer Shootaround, Matt Norlander talks all things Michigan State with Ken Pomeroy. How high will KenPom rank the Spartans in the preseason? Is Jeremy Fears the preseason National Player of the Year? Plus, Tom Izzo, win predictions and national hoops chit chat with Ken.(0:00) Intro + Sparty shootaround time!(1:00) Ken Pomeroy joins to talk Michigan State(2:45) Spartans return a ton … how high will they rank preseason?(5:30) Is Jeremy Fears the preseason player of the year? + Trivia Time!(12:00) Roster Breakdown: Plenty coming back, center position & newcomer questions(17:30) Is Ken a Michigan State skeptic?(22:50) Non-conference schedule (which is still incomplete) + Big Ten schedule(25:30) Regular season predictions, NCAA Tournament seed(30:30) College hoops and KenPom questionsAuction Links (Bookmark these! Auctions will go live in August)1 - https://tilt.fyi/MNlmHxqdr12 - https://tilt.fyi/l4NL2zwjTP3 - https://tilt.fyi/WheUISAkS4Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of GusterEye 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.comVisit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/