Podcasts about NCAA tournament

-It's easy to say injuries as a reason why a team disappoints---and that's certainly always possible. But without living in thatrealm….what would cause this team to disappoint?-ESPN's Joe Lunardi had Nebraska as a 7-seed yesterday in Bracketology, comfortably in the Dance but obviously not the 4-seed level aslast year…what are fans expecting from the upcoming season?Our Sponsors:* Check out Hims and use my code hims.com/EARLYBREAK for a great deal: https://www.hims.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jason Box has been the head men's tennis coach at Division III Swarthmore College since 2018. On his watch, Swarthmore has become the dominant team in the Centennial Conference, winning four straight league titles and this year, the Garnet advanced to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament. In Episode #297 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Box in studio to talk about his career. They discuss this year's success, the road that lead him to Swarthmore, his playing career and much, much more. "1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Send us Fan MailThis week, insights on the college hoop scene, and Notre Dame Men's Basketball, from Luke DeCock lukedecock.bsky.social of HoopsHQ! He joins Bob for a great discussion on the college game. Presented by Jersey Mike's. WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support! For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.

College basketball's NIL era has quickly become one of the most disruptive forces in the global basketball market.In this Slappin' Glass Deep Dive, Eric Fawcett sits down with Kevin Sweeney, college basketball and NBA Draft writer for Sports Illustrated, to unpack what NIL money really looks like inside the modern college game, how schools are building rosters, and why the American college system is now pulling players from Europe and other international markets at a level that is reshaping the sport.Sweeney breaks down the current NIL spending ranges across college basketball, from Final Four contenders operating with payrolls that can reach $20 million-plus, to mid-major programs using targeted spending to compete for league titles and NCAA Tournament bids. He also explains why international recruiting has become such a major part of roster building, how college programs are evaluating European talent, and where the process still has major blind spots.The conversation also gets into the uncertainty around NCAA eligibility rules for international players, the sustainability of NIL spending, and why roster evaluation now requires a deeper understanding of translatable skills, role fit, personality, learning style, and reliable intel.For coaches, scouts, executives, and anyone trying to understand where the basketball talent market is headed, this episode offers a clear look inside one of the most important shifts happening in the game today. What You'll Learn What NIL spending looks like across different levels of college basketball, from Final Four contenders to mid-major programs.  Why European and international players have become such a major target for NCAA programs.  How NIL has changed the global basketball market and put college basketball in direct competition with professional leagues.  Why international recruiting still has major evaluation gaps, especially around player intel, role fit, and translatable skills.  What the NCAA's recent eligibility guidance could mean for older international players entering college basketball.  Why the best roster builders are looking beyond scoring and placing more value on players who can defend, connect, cut, space, and impact winning without needing the ball.To join coaches and championship winning staffs from the NBA to High School from over 70 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly break down the Cincinnati Bearcats' newly finalized 2026-27 basketball schedule after the Big 12 officially announced conference opponents on Thursday. With summer workouts underway, Jerrod Calhoun's first team in Cincinnati is beginning to take shape ahead of what looks to be another challenging season. The Bearcats are once again set to face one of the toughest schedules in college basketball, featuring a loaded non-conference slate and another brutal run through the Big 12. Cincinnati will host rival Houston for both matchups this season, while also welcoming Kansas to Fifth Third Arena and playing home-and-home series against Texas Tech and West Virginia. The guys discuss what the schedule means for Cincinnati's NCAA Tournament hopes, early expectations for Calhoun's first season, and why the Bearcats could once again be tested by one of the toughest conferences in the country.

Send us Fan MailJustin Gainey is building one of the most interesting non-conference schedules in NC State basketball history, and Layton and Ethan are grading every game we know so far.They start with the marquee matchup. Tennessee at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on December 6. Twenty thousand seats. Rick Barnes on the other sideline. Gainey coaching against his mentor for the first time as a head coach. Ethan gives it an A-plus and makes the case that a win there would carry the same name recognition weight as beating Duke or UNC. Layton grades it slightly lower and explains why the mentor versus mentee spotlight, the unproven roster, and Tennessee's loaded portal additions all factor in.Then the Baha Mar Bahamas Championship, Wisconsin and Seton Hall confirmed, fourth team still unknown. Ethan lands at a B-minus. Two potential Quad 1 opportunities but too many unknowns to go higher. The Maui comparison comes up, and Ethan makes a point about the travel distance that most fans haven't considered.South Carolina at home for the ACC/SEC Challenge on December 1 gets a C. You should win it but you won't get much resume credit for it. Bart Torvik currently has South Carolina projected 89th in the country, and if that holds, this might not even be a Quad 2 game. Ethan doesn't love the quads system. He says so clearly.Ole Miss in Biloxi, Mississippi gets a B. Layton grades it a B. Ethan goes A-minus on the full two-year series. Then Ethan drops a fact that reframes the whole conversation Biloxi is five hours from Oxford. This isn't really a neutral site game.Then VCU on the road. Ethan's grade might be the most interesting take in the entire episode.Then the full ACC road schedule. No home games against Duke or UNC. Duke, Georgia Tech, Miami, UNC, Stanford, Virginia, and Virginia Tech all as road games. Is this the toughest away ACC schedule NC State has had in recent memory? And does a road-heavy schedule actually help the NCAA Tournament resume more than it hurts it?Ethan closes with the overall non-conference grade, and his bold prediction on whether Gainey's Year 1 team is a tournament team. He doesn't think it's close.Tuffy Talk is NC State's home for sports talk, hot takes, and everything Wolfpack. New content dropping all summer. Subscribe on YouTube and join the Patreon at patreon.com/cw/ncstatestats for exclusive weekly NC State breakdowns from Ethan — $5/month.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-13:04) – ISC Sports Network’s Greg Rakestraw joins Jake Query on today’s show to give him the lowdown on the format and favorite for the FIFA World Cup that starts tomorrow. Jake asks Greg about the duration of the FIFA World Cup, who would be considered the number one seeds if it was formatted like the NCAA Tournament, and identifies Haiti as an underdog team that people should root for. (12:05-32:22) – Jake Arthur from Locked On Colts joins Jake Query on today’s show to discuss how surprised he has been with Daniel Jones recovery from his torn achilles and some non-quarterback storylines. Jake believes that the Colts have been chasing the production that Zack Moss provided a couple of years ago, evaluates how many possible extensions Chris Ballard could hand out before week one, and the opportunity that Jalen Travis has this season. (32:22-44:08) – Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White makes her weekly appearance on Query & Company to discuss the win for her team over the Washington Mystics on Monday and Caitlin Clark’s game winning shot. Jake lets Stephanie address all of the social media craze the last two weeks surrounding her & Caitlin Clark. Finally, she weighs in on whether tonight’s game means more for New York or San Antonio.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:22) – Query & Company opens a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison welcoming Nathan from Chicago’s Pizza onto the program because he brought in lunch for the guys. They discuss the NBA Finals with game four set for tonight between the Knicks and Spurs. Which team has more pressure with a loss tonight? Plus, Nathan is needed to side with Jake or Eddie on two debates. (25:22-41:04) – ISC Sports Network’s Greg Rakestraw joins Jake Query on today’s show to give him the lowdown on the format and favorite for the FIFA World Cup that starts tomorrow. Jake asks Greg about the duration of the FIFA World Cup, who would be considered the number one seeds if it was formatted like the NCAA Tournament, and identifies Haiti as an underdog team that people should root for. (41:04-48:07) – Jake and Eddie conclude the first hour of the program discussing how much praise Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will be giving Anthony Richardson Sr. next month when training camp starts in order to try and generate some trade interest. (48:07-1:11:26) – With the FIFA World Cup set to start tomorrow, Jake asks Eddie for his level of interest in it and reacts. Plus, Jake gives his opinion on soccer, how he determines who he roots for the next three weeks, and gives a horrible joke involve Cristano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. (1:11:26-1:21:32) – After Jake giving his thoughts on the sport of soccer and the value of the FIFA World Cup towards generating new fans, he brings Eddie into the fold for them to discuss the two teams that they will be rooting for, after the United States. (1:21:32-1:30:32) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake highlighting what LeBron James had to say about who the greatest basketball player of all-time is. (1:30:32-1:56:47) – Jake Arthur from Locked On Colts joins Jake Query on today’s show to discuss how surprised he has been with Daniel Jones recovery from his torn achilles and some non-quarterback storylines. Jake believes that the Colts have been chasing the production that Zack Moss provided a couple of years ago, evaluates how many possible extensions Chris Ballard could hand out before week one, and the opportunity that Jalen Travis has this season. (1:56:47-2:04:59) – Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin joins Jake Query from New York on his birthday to grade Eddie’s attempt at sounding like he’s from New Zealand and explain how he became such an avid Knicks fan. He illustrates what the vibe is like around New York ahead of tonight’s birthday. (2:04:59-2:17:24) – Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White makes her weekly appearance on Query & Company to discuss the win for her team over the Washington Mystics on Monday and Caitlin Clark’s game winning shot. Jake lets Stephanie address all of the social media craze the last two weeks surrounding her & Caitlin Clark. Finally, she weighs in on whether tonight’s game means more for New York or San Antonio.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coach Jared Wagner shares his journey from growing up in York, Pennsylvania to becoming the Head Coach at York College.Wagner was a multi-sport athlete before deciding to attend York College and play for Coach Matt Hunter. He helped lead the Spartans to a pair of NCAA Tournaments and was a first-team NABC All-Region V selection as a senior - and was 2nd Team D3 All-American.After graduating from York, he joined Coach Chad Dickman's staff at Hood College. Unfortunately Hood did not have a season as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, however the following season he would rejoin the York College Men's Basketball program as an Assistant Coach.Following four seasons as an Assistant Coach at York College, he was promoted to Head Coach after Matt Hunter accepted the job at Gettysburg College. Coach Wagner led the Spartans to a 23-9 record in his first season at the helm.

(00:00-28:24) Joined by our co-host and head coach of the SLU Billikens, Josh Schertz. Grand Marshall of the Bommarito 500. Off-season practices and workouts gearing up for the 26-27 season. New players adapting and acclimating to the program. Wanting to not only repeat but improve on last season. The process of SLU and Mizzou getting a non-conference game on the schedule. Scheduling and expansion of the NCAA Tournament. What jersey was he wearing as a youngster? What's Robbie Avila up to?(28:32-43:03) Getting JR's thoughts on what Jackson calls a "thrilling" Stanley Cup Final. JR says enough hockey talk, he wants to talk to Larry Nickel. Happy belated birthday, Larry. Recapping yesterday's Raw. Jackson was forbidden from watching wrestling. Chairman has never seen Jaws. Jackson put up with Doug's Big Lebowski take but won't stand for any Jaws slander.(43:13-57:41) Seinfeld. Audio of Ken Rosenthal on Fair Territory talking about the surprising success early on in the Cardinal season. Starting pitching has stayed healthy thus far. Adding Dobbins to the rotation. Not really getting anything out of third base or centerfield.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Where's Tim and who's got him?!?! Tim and Martin out but our friend, Jeremy Rutherford sitting in with us. Pricey tickets at MSG last night. More takes and analysis than you can handle. JR wants a "So What'd Your Grandma Think" today. Water Tower effect stench. The Cottleville Pox. Doug's recreational stance. Good excuses to call into work.Josh Schertz will be joining us a little later. Paranormal Paul is on the line and wants to tell stories. Was there a mascot in the woods? A Barnes Incident. When did gorillas become a thing?Navy caps against the Mets this week? Pure ecstasy if they come out in the navy hats. Michael McGreevy and JJ Wetherholt on MLB Central yesterday talking about the vibe surrounding this year's team. The Tarps Off movement. McGreevy sounds polished. The Boz. Jeff County chic.Joined by our co-host and head coach of the SLU Billikens, Josh Schertz. Grand Marshall of the Bommarito 500. Off-season practices and workouts gearing up for the 26-27 season. New players adapting and acclimating to the program. Wanting to not only repeat but improve on last season. The process of SLU and Mizzou getting a non-conference game on the schedule. Scheduling and expansion of the NCAA Tournament. What jersey was he wearing as a youngster? What's Robbie Avila up to?Getting JR's thoughts on what Jackson calls a "thrilling" Stanley Cup Final. JR says enough hockey talk, he wants to talk to Larry Nickel. Happy belated birthday, Larry. Recapping yesterday's Raw. Jackson was forbidden from watching wrestling. Chairman has never seen Jaws. Jackson put up with Doug's Big Lebowski take but won't stand for any Jaws slander.Seinfeld. Audio of Ken Rosenthal on Fair Territory talking about the surprising success early on in the Cardinal season. Starting pitching has stayed healthy thus far. Adding Dobbins to the rotation. Not really getting anything out of third base or centerfield.How would a TMA basketball team stack up? Do the kids like the Cardinals powder blues? Lots of jersey talk. The top 10 selling sports jerseys of all time. Lunch time conversations in school.Brody is in. Talking NBA and Stanley Cup Finals. Victor Scott. Blues draft and Blues moving forward.Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTDAudio of Lance Lynn talking about how Victor Scott could benefit from being sent down to AAA. Scott just hasn't proven he can hit at the big league level. Church's skill set better than Scott's? Doug sometimes has an extra dinner. Tortilla chips and salsa will get ya.Getting pumped up for the World Cup? Jackson's excited. World Cup power rankings are out. Fired up, but not paint your face fired up. Soccer in the United States.And the winner of the Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Steve and Charlie previewed Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals and the upcoming College World Series. Zack Nagy, a senior writer for Geaux247Sports, joined Sports Talk. Nagy broke down the latest from LSU football's 2027 recruiting class. He also reported on Tiger head baseball coach Jay Johnson's work in the transfer portal to bolster LSU's 2027 roster.

On this episode of Highway to Hoover, Joe Healy and Mark Etheridge recap the super regional round. They discuss the dramatic two-game sweep of Georgia over Mississippi State, Mark's trip to Tuscaloosa to see history made at Sewell-Thomas Stadium and much more.00:00 Welcome and Omaha Ahead00:31 Listener Shoutouts01:27 Media Requests PSA03:01 Supers Weekend Overview04:27 Georgia vs Mississippi State Thriller06:50 Foley Field and Big Swings10:06 Pitching Edge and Byrd13:21 Georgia Title Favorite Talk15:24 Alabama Rolls St. John's18:37 Crowds and Season Timing20:40 Atmosphere Without Students21:05 Torres Grand Slam Legacy21:43 Weather Delay Fallout25:52 Ole Miss Sweeps Auburn26:49 Furniss Homer And Core30:48 Rabe Emerges As Ace33:21 Oklahoma Stuns Kansas35:43 Sooners Power Surge39:25 Texas Handles Oregon41:54 Omaha Bracket Breakdown42:59 SEC Takeover And WrapKerriston Coffee is proud to be the official coffee of D1Baseball. With over 30 years in the business, this family-owned roastery delivers fresh, small-batch coffee made for college baseball fans, coaches, and everyone in between. Kerriston Coffee ships nationwide, and as a listener to The D1Baseball Podcast, you can use code D1 at kerristoncoffee.com to receive 15% off your first order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Friend of the program Jason Munz, Memphis Tiger Men's Basketball beat reporter for The Commercial Appeal, joins Josh as they dive into why now might be the time to buy into the new-look Tigers highlighted by Tylik Weeks and Jayden Reid. The Tiger's approach to the offseason as a whole has some wondering if this Tiger team can deliver like teams past and produce a NCAA Tournament berth

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Erik Johnson is the head coach of the University of Denver women's basketball program, returning to lead the Pioneers in 2026 after previously serving as head coach from 2008 to 2012. During his first stint, he guided Denver to a 72-52 record, four consecutive winning seasons, and the program's first WNIT appearance.Johnson brings more than 30 years of collegiate coaching experience, including head coaching stops at Boston College and assistant coaching roles at Fairfield, Boston College, San Diego, and Rhode Island. Most recently, he helped Fairfield win three MAAC Championships and earn three NCAA Tournament appearances.Known for building winning cultures and developing student-athletes on and off the court, Johnson holds a degree in psychology from UC San Diego and a master's degree in adult education from Rhode Island.His wife Laura was a former volleyball player at Ohio State and was an alternate for the 2000 Olympic Team. The Johnsons have two daughters, Daly and Avery. The couple's son Davis tragically passed away at the age of four in May of 2010. The Johnson family is thrilled to be back at DU, a place that Davis loved, and his memory is cherished.

It's been a great Saturday of the NCAA Tournament for the SEC, and the Southeastern 16 crew reacts to it! Ole Miss, thanks to outstanding pitching by Taylor Rabe, JP Robertson and Walker Hooks, punches its ticket to Omaha with a 5-3 win at Auburn. Georgia falls behind 7-0 to Mississippi State, but a pair of home runs each from Michael O'Shaughnessy and Rylan Lujo lift Georgia to a 13-12 win that has the Bulldogs a win away from joining Ole Miss in the College World Series. Meanwhile, Oklahoma's Cord Rager and LJ Mercurius combine to hold Kansas's bats down as the Sooners go up 1-0 in the Lawrence super regional, plus, Oregon-Texas and Alabama-St. John's are underway. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ HOMEFIELD https://www.homefieldapparel.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to se16.caroline@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailIn Part 1, Greg and Ethan tore apart the 2026 season — the schedule failures, the offensive identity crisis, the pitching injuries, and the analytics that tell the real story. In Part 2, they close the book on the Elliott Avent era, open the door on the Chris Hart era, and go through the entire roster player by player to figure out who's coming back, who's heading to the draft, and who's already gone.They start with Avent's real legacy. Not the wins — the man. Four baseball coaches at NC State since World War II. Twenty out of twenty-three seasons in the NCAA Tournament. Three trips to Omaha. But beyond the numbers — the 500 text messages he received the day he announced his retirement, the Chris Combs story that goes far beyond baseball, and what thirty years at one school actually means when the scoreboard stops mattering.Then it's Chris Hart. Forty-six years old. Twenty-four years as Avent's right hand. A five-year contract. Greg and Ethan debate whether Boo Corrigan called anyone else before settling on Hart, what Hart was actually responsible for day to day under Avent, and the uncomfortable question — was Avent a figurehead in his final years? Then the three things Hart must change immediately — the non-conference schedule, the pitching philosophy, and above everything else — NIL funding. NC State baseball is not competitive in the transfer portal market right now. That has to change in year one, not year three.Then the full roster. Every single player on the 2026 roster gets a verdict — Nixon, Sherman Johnson, Ty Head, Rett Johnson, Garino, Nance, McHugh, Hemric, Ragusa, Marone, Dudan, Collins Black, Devin Mitchell, and more. Who has leverage, who doesn't, who's gone, who's staying, and who could make the biggest leap in 2027.They close on the big question — is Nance, Ragusa, and Hemric enough as your weekend rotation to compete in the ACC? And what does Chris Hart actually need to go get this offseason to make NC State baseball dangerous again?This is Part 2 of 2. Watch Part 1 here → youtu.be/RzkFwG1UxLUTuffy Talk is NC State's home for sports talk, hot takes, and everything Wolfpack. New episodes every Monday at 8:30 PM ET on YouTube. Subscribe at patreon.com/cw/ncstatestats for exclusive weekly breakdowns from Ethan — $5/month.Support the show

From Ashton Jeanty and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to Banana Ball to Boise State football camp in August, it's a busy summer for The Blue - senior associate AD Chris Kutz joins the show to talk about the summer schedule and how it works while a new blue turf is installed, College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer (Capital High) in studio to catch up on his annual summer camp - and what he's up to these days, B.J. (BNN Report) on Boise State pursuing Opening Round basketball games for the newly expanded NCAA Tournament in 2027, Friday Five - our week in review with a twist, World Cup storylines that intrigue us, Baseball with Bob (college postseason preview)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Ashton Jeanty and Hot Wheels Monster Trucks to Banana Ball to Boise State football camp in August, it's a busy summer for The Blue - senior associate AD Chris Kutz joins the show to talk about the summer schedule and how it works while a new blue turf is installed, College Football Hall of Famer and former NFL quarterback Jake Plummer (Capital High) in studio to catch up on his annual summer camp - and what he's up to these days, B.J. (BNN Report) on Boise State pursuing Opening Round basketball games for the newly expanded NCAA Tournament in 2027, Friday Five - our week in review with a twist, World Cup storylines that intrigue us, Baseball with Bob (college postseason preview)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carolina hosts USC this weekend in the Super Regional round of the NCAA Tournament with a trip to the College World Series on the line (3:21)Steve Newmark joins to discuss his transition into the Athletic Director role at Carolina (25:34)Walker McDuffie from Carolina Baseball joins (53:30)Plus: Postcards (1:21:00), That's Bowl Season! (1:40:53) and an IDEWT involving a Pod pillar (1:46:31)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Which recruits still on the board from Pitt's official visit weekend could end up as Panthers? Could a super league work in college football? Will Pitt have an All-American? Will the Panthers' basketball team make the NCAA Tournament? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

Fresh off a historic 2025 American Conference Championship season, UTSA Soccer Head Coach Derek Pittman joins the Birds Up Podcast to talk about the journey of building one of the most successful programs in Roadrunner Athletics. Since arriving at UTSA in 2018, Pittman has transformed the program into a championship contender, leading the Roadrunners to conference titles, NCAA Tournament appearances, record-setting attendance, and a culture built on accountability, resilience, and excellence. In this episode, Coach Pittman shares his unique path from growing up in Oklahoma and racing cars as a kid to playing collegiate and professional soccer before finding his calling on the sidelines. We discuss the foundation of UTSA Soccer's championship culture, what he looks for in recruiting, the importance of developing student-athletes on and off the field, and what lies ahead as the Roadrunners prepare for another exciting season. Whether you're a soccer fan, a Roadrunner supporter, or someone who enjoys stories about leadership and building winning teams, this conversation offers an inside look at one of UTSA's most successful coaches and the continued rise of UTSA Athletics. Tune in, subscribe, and join us as we celebrate the success of UTSA Soccer and look ahead to what's next for the Roadrunners. Birds Up! Show NotesUT San Antonio AlumniUT San Antonio Alumni EventsAlumni GalaUT System Invests over $470 Million Into UT San AntonioGraduate Student Paves the Way For Future Moon MissionsUTSA Athletics Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

Episode 170 of Tablesetters is LIVE! We open with Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association officially beginning negotiations on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, including MLB's proposal for a hard salary cap and salary floor, the union's immediate opposition, and what this means for the future of player salaries, competitive balance, and the possibility of another labor showdown. From there, we dive into one of the wildest opening weekends of the NCAA Tournament in recent memory. No. 1 overall seed UCLA, No. 2 Georgia Tech, Florida State, Florida, and Arkansas were all eliminated before Super Regionals. We break down Georgia and North Carolina emerging as the new favorites, Oklahoma stunning Georgia Tech, Kansas taking down Arkansas twice, Troy eliminating Florida, St. John's shocking Florida State, and preview every Super Regional matchup on the road to Omaha. We also discuss growing concern surrounding Aaron Judge's rib and shoulder injury situation after additional testing was ordered, Shohei Ohtani lowering his ERA to 0.74 with six scoreless innings while reaching base five times, and Cristopher Sánchez's historic 50 2/3-inning scoreless streak coming to an end after setting both a Phillies franchise record and the longest scoreless streak ever by a left-handed pitcher. Plus, why Corbin Carroll is putting up the best left-on-left numbers since Barry Bonds, Max Meyer's long-awaited breakout season with the Marlins, Statcast's unluckiest hitters, Jeff Passan's case for the Braves to pursue Tarik Skubal, Sub-2 ERA Crew updates, red-hot and ice-cold players of the week, polls, debates, and everything else happening across Major League Baseball.

Inside Carolina's Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley  are joined by Just Baseball's Monty Taylor to talk all things Chapel Hill Super Regional as Carolina host Southern California this weekend in Boshamer Stadium. The trio discusses the Diamond Heel process roster construction and the success Scott Forbes and his coaching staff have had over the years of replenishing the talent pool in the program despite turning out professional prospects year after year. The group also discusses the chemistry factor of a college baseball roster and the culture aspect of success. With the Trojans on the horizon, the panel discusses the strengths of the USC lineup and rotation and keys for North Carolina's success starting on Friday. First pitch is 3pm. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As North Carolina prepares for its Super Regional this weekend, associate head coach and pitching coach Bryant Gaines joins Grace Nugent and Tommy Ashley for a discussion of the Diamond Heels pitching staff. The trio discusses important moments from the regular season and go in depth into the process of preparing pitchers during the week and pregrame and the challenge of calling pitches. Gaines highlights the trust he must have with his arm on the mound and how he gets to know and understand his players' mental state heading into a game. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.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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It's officially Horse Latitudes season. Chad Leistikow and Scott Dochterman dive into Iowa's latest scheduling news, discuss the pressure on Tyler Barnes as Iowa football's biggest recruiting weekend arrives, and debate whether it's time to feel sorry for Iowa State fans after a brutal offseason. Plus, they rank the best Iowa games from the past year to rewatch during the summer and break down the latest efforts to reshape college sports.

Isaac Ambrose joins the show to break down Bret Bielema's recent comments directed toward Notre Dame Athletic Director Pete Bevacqua and what they reveal about college football scheduling, playoff access, and the changing power structure of the sport. The conversation then shifts to Illinois basketball and a debate that continues to gain steam in Champaign: has Brad Underwood already become the greatest coach in Illini history? With multiple Big Ten titles, deep NCAA Tournament runs, and the program's sustained success, the case for Underwood is stronger than ever. How does he stack up against Illinois legends such as Lou Henson and Harry Combes? Plus, the NBA Finals opened with a surprise as the New York Knicks stunned the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1, stealing home-court advantage behind a strong fourth-quarter performance and putting early pressure on the Western Conference champions.

Swanny recaps a chaotic opening weekend of NCAA Tournament baseball, discusses Clemson's recruiting surge and transfer portal news, and talks SEC dominance, ACC disappointment, and Victor Wembanyama's rise with William Qualkinbush. 

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Zach Ragan and Charlie Burris of the Big Orange Podcast recap the Tennessee Volunteers' disappointing weekend in the NCAA Tournament. Josh Elander finishes his first year as the Vols head coach with questions to be answered about if he's the right guy for the job or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon The Dude and Billy Rutledge talk Milan Momcilovic's commitment to Kentucky, UK Baseball eliminated from the NCAA Tournament, and your calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gators are on an absolute heater — a top-5 recruiting class, a deep NCAA Tournament run, and Todd Golden locked in for another season. Tonight we've got it all.This Episode Covers:

On this week's Hot Sheet Show, J.J. Cooper, Geoff Pontes and Jacob Rudner discuss key NCAA Tournament developments and preview BA's latest in-season Top 100 Prospects update.The Hot Sheet Show airs live on the BA YouTube channel every Tuesday at 3 p.m. Give us a sub, and we'll see you then!Time Stamps(0:00) Introduction (1:15) End of college games for top draft prospects (4:15) Surprising regional round upsets and underdogs (9:05) Who's the favorite now? (11:35) More college news (14:40) June Top 100 update & prospects to know (23:20) Answering viewer questionsOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp and use my code betterhelp.com for a great deal: https://www.betterhelp.com* Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/ba2022 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/baseballamerica for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Southeastern 16's Graham Doty and Chris Lee react to SEC baseball teams in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, including regional championship games featuring Auburn vs. Milwaukee and Texas A&M vs. USC on Monday night. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ HOMEFIELD https://www.homefieldapparel.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to se16.caroline@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The guys discuss Russell Henley's win at the Charles Schwab and preview this week's NCAA Men's Division I championships. Grant Boone, Hale Irwin, Brentley Romine, and more join as our guests to discuss all things happening in and around the wide world of golf. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt, Drew, and Shannon talk the latest on Momcilovic, UK Baseball in the NCAA Tournament, and your calls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Syracuse Men's Basketball head coach Gerry McNamara joined Adam to talk about becoming the head coach of his Alma mater, his coaching style, learning under Jim Boeheim, the pressure of coaching Carmelo Anthony's son, why he's against NCAA Tournament expansion, his out of conference schedule, how he's not over Siena's loss to Duke in the NCAA Tournament, and why he wants to get UConn back on Syracuse's schedule. Adam and Bob Stew debate where a Knicks championship would fall on the Mount Rushmore of Schein championships during his life.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Southeastern 16 crew talks about Sunday's NCAA Tournament action, with Texas knocking off UCSB, Auburn and Oklahoma forcing Monday games and more. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ HOMEFIELD https://www.homefieldapparel.com/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to se16.caroline@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

SEC baseball is having a great Saturday as winner's bracket games of the NCAA Tournament finish. Georgia, Kentucky, Texas, and others advance to regional finals, while Auburn survives a loser's bracket game, and Tennessee's season is done. The Southeastern 16 crew puts a wrap on most of Saturday's action and what's coming next for the remaining teams in the tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Carolina Baseball hosts a difficult regional to begin NCAA Tournament play (12:07)Bubba Cunningham joins to discuss his tenure as AD (39:10)Niall Sheils Donegan from men's golf joins as the Tar Heels begin NCAA Championship play (1:02:00)Plus: HCYJT for WLAX refs (6:21), postcards (1:32:08) 2027 ACC BB opponents (1:56:22), Anson Dorrance's pickleball email (2:05:26) and a SHOCKING TWIST to a classic Pod story (2:08:50)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It is a debate that heats up every single college baseball season - who trots out in game one of an NCAA Tournament regional - with pros and cons of each side of the coin, and very strong opinions on each side. Inside Carolina's Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley discuss the Hold or Throw debate inside college pitching staffs when it comes to postseason play in the double elimination format.  As Barnes points out, the decisions are very different when you toss in the seeding aspect and the strength of the regional bracket and for UNC, both of those variables likely play into the final decision for head coach Scott Forbes. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In today's episode, we bring you the most in-depth preview of #3 Georgia Baseball's path to Omaha and the College World Series! We open with a quick recap of the Diamond Dawgs' SEC Tournament Championship before breaking down everything you need to know about the Athens Regional, Georgia's potential Super Regional matchups, and what may await in Omaha. ____________________________ Make sure to visit Alumni Hall for the best selection of Georgia gear and accessories anywhere on planet Earth! MAKE SURE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE GLORY UGA PODCAST YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR MORE IN-DEPTH GEORGIA SPORTS CONTENT! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jake Brend and Derek Duke react to the NCAA denying Brendan Sorsby's waiver at Texas Tech, debate the future of Big 12 basketball scheduling, and somehow spiral into an argument about whether Ankeny is actually the best city in Iowa.

(00:00-26:35) – Query & Company opens a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison celebrating the beautiful weather after all the rain the last two weeks. Jake transitions to the QB2 battle that the Indianapolis Colts have created between Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard. (26:35-43:16) – Tony East from Circle City Spin, Locked On Pacers, and Forbes Sports joins Jake Query to help him have a better understanding as to what a Valkyrie is, admits that Stephanie White gets scrutinized too much for her coaching style, identifies the lack of front court depth an area of concern thus far for the Fever, and pinpoints one thing he would like to see the Fever do sometime soon. (43:16-49:57) – Sometimes Jake has a tendency to speak things into existence…and he has seemingly done it again when it comes to the future of college athletics and conferences electing to leave the NCAA Tournament or College Football Playoff. Georgia’s Kirby Smart has voiced his opinion about it as CFP negotiations begin. (49:57-1:17:03) – The IndyStar’s Joel Erickson joins Query & Company to give his perspective on the backup quarterback competition between Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard, reacts to what Jake believes what the Colts are setting themselves up for with the Richardson situation, provides his opinion as to how Daniel Jones & Justin Walley looked yesterday, and evaluates where the Colts are at in national relevancy now. (1:12:23-1:29:42) – The ratings for the Indianapolis 500 are in, and Jake reveals what they are. He also shares how much the ratings spiked when the last lap shootout took place and identifies some reasons why the numbers were what they were. (1:29:42-1:35:57) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake patting himself on the back again because Jason Kelce revealed a concern that he has with the NFL because it is something that Jake has been pitching. (1:35:57-1:59:21) – Indiana Fever and WNBA TV analyst Debbie Antonelli joins Query & Company to give her perspective as to how fans react to Caitlin Clark’s interactions with the coaching staff, identifies Myisha Hines-Allen as a player that could start coming on shortly for the Fever as she continues to play more, and weighs in on what the next thing is that the Fever need to figure out to be considered one of the favorites to be the WNBA Champions. (1:59:21-2:14:26) – Jake provides an update on his car search because he has test driven three different cars, but he can’t make up his mind and needs Eddie’s help with his opinion on one vehicle. (2:14:26-2:19:09) – Today’s show ends with Jake trying to figure out why JMV’s producer, James Adams, is hovering over Eddie’s shoulder trying to mess with things in the studio.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dedeaux Download Podcast returns with Shotgun Spratling and podcast co-host Kasey Kazliner breaking down the news that USC baseball is back in the NCAA tournament for the second straight year after the Trojans were selected as an at-large team in the College Station Regional in Texas. USC head coach Andy Stankiewicz joins the show to talk about the Trojans making it to back-to-back regionals for the first time since 2001-2002, his reaction to not being a regional host despite a No. 9 RPI as well as what the Trojans have to do better to take the next step and make it to a super regional after being in a regional final last year. Stankiewicz also discusses how the Trojan coaching staff will try to use its Texas connections to prepare scouting reports and mentions the possibility of potentially 'pitching off' and saving Big Ten Pitcher of the Year Mason Edwards for a potential 1-0 matchup with host Texas A&M. After a break, Shotgun and Kasey discuss the progression of the USC program making back-to-back regionals after only one in the previous two decades and take a look back at the action from the Big Ten Tournament where the Trojans went 1-1, losing a heartbreaking walk-off to rival UCLA in the tournament semifinals. They note three positives, including Augie Lopez's potential re-emergence and showing they are capable of beating the best teams in the nation. They also look at USC's struggles leaving men on base and some defensive struggles. The podcasting duo close out the show previewing each of the teams that will also be in the College Station Regional alongside USC with host Texas A&M, No. 3-seed Texas State and four-seed Lamar, breaking down the potential starting pitchers the Trojans could face in the first two matchups. Please review, rate and subscribe to the Peristyle Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Make sure you check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠USCFootball.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for complete coverage of USC Trojans football, basketball, baseball and recruiting. 

GoVols247's Ben McKee is joined by former Vols pitcher Will Heflin on the latest Diamond Vols Podcast to react to Tennessee baseball earning the No. 2 seed in the Chapel Hill Regional of the NCAA Tournament.

On Tuesday's Daily Clone with Jake Brend, he updates all of the news from over the weekend. Cyclone golf has their best NCAA Tournament finish ever, Emily Ryan gets promoted to assistant coach, the Players Era bracket it released, Milan Momcilovic's decision looms and watch the best from Nate Heise's CF interview. Presented by Whiskey River in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Carolina baseball learned the path to their Omaha destination on Monday when the NCAA regional were announced. The Diamond Heels received no favor from the selection committee but for a program that has consistently performed at an elite level, the expectations remain the same year in and year out - 2026 is no different. Inside Carolina senior reporter Greg Barnes joins Tommy Ashley to discuss the Chapel Hill Regional, the pathway to Omaha and the program that former head coach Mike Fox and current head coach Scott Forbes have elevated into the national discussion year in and year out. Visit the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community: http://www.InsideCarolina.com Founded in 1994, Inside Carolina is universally viewed as the authority on Tar Heel sports and recruiting. With relentless, unparalleled year-round coverage, and the largest online community of always-engaged UNC fans, the slogan is true: “There is no offseason at Inside Carolina.” **Call to Action:** **Subscribe:** Follow 'Inside Carolina' wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode! **Review:** Leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help us reach more Tar Heel fans! **Visit:** Explore http://www.InsideCarolina.com for breaking news, recruiting updates, and expert commentary on all things UNC sports.This show is brought to you by Inside Carolina, the No. 1 site for UNC sports coverage and community. Visit http://www.InsideCarolina.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.