Podcasts about NCAA tournament

Ben Wilkins is entering his fourth season as the Men's Basketball Head Coach at D2 Seton Hill University. Under Wilkins, the Griffins have posted three consecutive 16-win seasons, tying the most wins in the program's NCAA Division II era. The program also notched its first-ever Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Tournament win (over Edinboro in 2025), tied the school record for road wins, and beat two nationally ranked teams—just the second and third such wins in school history.Prior to Seton Hill, was the Associate Head Coach at Army West Point, where he helped guide the most successful four-year stretch at the academy since Mike Krzyzewski. Earlier roles included Mount St. Mary's (Associate Head Coach, two NCAA Tournament appearances), William & Mary (six years under two-time CAA Coach of the Year Tony Shaver), and Barton College, where his final recruiting class helped capture the 2007 NCAA Division II National Championship.On this episode Mike and Ben discuss the importance of establishing a strong culture and fostering an environment conducive to winning and growth. Ben shares insights into his coaching philosophy, which centers around accountability, hard work, and the development of strong relationships among players. Throughout the discussion, he reflects on his experiences at various institutions, including Army West Point and Mount St. Mary's, and how these shaped his understanding of leadership and teamwork. The episode further delves into the nuances of coaching style, including the balance between structure and adaptability, as well as the significance of open communication in nurturing player development.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 iTunes 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 your notebook and a pen as you listen to this episode with Ben Wilkins, Men's Basketball Head Coach at Seton Hill University.Website - https://athletics.setonhill.edu/sports/mens-basketballEmail - bwilkins@setonhill.eduTwitter/X - @CoachBenWilkinsVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballWhen a player becomes unguardable, the game shifts, the defense breaks, the crowd roars, and your team takes control.Great players don't just get lucky, they stoke the fire within. They're built in practice, accelerated with the right reps, the right motivation, and the #1 Selling Shooting Machine in America™ — Dr. Dish. Feed Your Fire. Visit drdishbasketball.com today.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

How Officials Get Selected: Behind the National Tournament ProcessIn this episode of the Crown Refs Podcast, we sit down with John Blazek, the National Coordinator of Men's Basketball Officials for NCAA Division II and a 15-year Division I official. With a rich background as a teacher, coach, athletic director, and principal, Blazek brings a lifetime of leadership experience to the mic.This conversation offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the NCAA selection process for national tournament officials. John shares his full methodology—how he evaluates officials, what he looks for, and how he follows up on performance. He dives deep into the new 2025 NCAA-Men's rules, including the nuances of continuous motion and the coach's challenge, offering clear teaching points and even a unique tip involving layup lines. You'll also hear his three-step approach to managing coaches, the importance of people skills in officiating, and his perspective on what makes someone truly ready for the next level.John also took a moment to review some Crown Refs film and offer direct feedback, making this an incredibly valuable episode for both aspiring and experienced officials who want a look under the hood of how the highest levels operate.

Adam Hammer (@adamhhammer) of the BlueBlooded college basketball podcast joins Fear the Podcast to rank all 18 teams in the Big Ten. Then he and Matt Modderno each draft five teams that they think will win the most games in the 2025-2026 season and NCAA Tournament. At the end of the season they'll tally up how their teams did and compare. Plus, some updates from Maryland's not-so-secret scrimmage and injury news. BlueBlooded: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blueblooded/id1824038187 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ole Miss football wraps a two-week road trip at Oklahoma on Saturday. The Rebels will spend most all of November in Oxford. They'll host each of South Carolina, The Citadel and Florida the first three weeks before concluding the regular season at in-state rival Mississippi State for the Egg Bowl. Ole Miss already features one of college football's best game-day atmospheres — from tailgating in the Grove and the Walk of Champions, to fly-overs and in-game drone shows. The school has ‘got some things cooking' for the final run, according to Drew Ingraham, Ole Miss senior associate athletics director for external engagement. Ingraham joined Ole Miss Spirit contributor Brad Logan for a podcast on Thursday.Plus, Ole Miss basketball is also set to open on November 3. The Rebels are entering their third season under head coach Chris Beard. They won 24 games a year ago and matched the program's greatest single-season accomplishment by reaching the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.Our Sponsors:* Check out Underdog Fantasy and use my code CHAMPIONS for a great deal: https://underdogfantasy.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to the 2025 GCR College Basketball Preview Show! Always a fun morning when we get to go around the state and preview ALL the local college basketball programs, our good friend Patrick Stevens of Blue Ribbon and the Washington Post will be hanging out alongside us in studio as we chat with the Head Coaches from Loyola (MD), Mount St. Mary's, Towson, Coppin State, UMBC, Morgan State, and Navy! First up, at 9:20am, will be Head Coach of the Loyola (MD) Greyhounds Josh Loeffler as we see how the ‘Hounds are doing as they get ready for the season and prepare to compete once again in a tough Patriot League. At 9:40am, we'll head out to western Maryland and catch up with Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers and HC Donny Lind after Coach Lind led the Mount to a MAAC title and an NCAA Tournament appearance last season in his first year at the helm, we'll see how he plans to follow that performance up. At 10am, we'll go across the street here in Towson to see how the Towson Tigers are doing with HC Pat Skerry as they look to finally break through in the CAA, we'll talk all about bringing back reigning CAA Player of the Year Tyler Tejada and much more. At 10:20am, we will check in with HC Larry Stewart of the Coppin State Eagles in his 3rd season at his alma mater and how they're preparing for the MEAC gauntlet with yet another tough non-conference slate in November and December. At 10:40am, we'll hop on 695 and head to Catonsville and check in with UMBC HC Jim Ferry to see what the Retrievers are up to as they look to compete in the America East once again this season. At 11am, we'll see how the Morgan State Bears are doing with HC Kevin Broadus as the Bears look poised to make a run for the MEAC title this season. Finally, last but certainly not least, Navy HC Jon Perry will check in to let us know how his offseason went and what expectations are for the Mids' in Coach Perry's first season as Head Coach.

Michelle Andre has been the head field hockey coach at her alma mater, Division III Rowan University in Glassboro, since 2015. On her watch, the Profs have won five New Jersey Athletic Conference titles and earned six berths into the NCAA Tournament, while reaching the national semifinals three times - in 2018, 2021 and 2022. Andre also has served as a head coach at the University of Rochester and Stockton University. In Episode #273 of "1-On-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Andre in studio to talk about her career. They discuss her success leading the Profs, look back at her playing career as a three-sport athlete at Rowan, and 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.

Rick Pitino sits down with Matt Norlander at Big East Media Days to discuss his St. John's squad and the state of the sport. (0:15) Excitement for this season (1:00) Finding fulfillment in coaching (1:30) Thoughts on last year (3:00) Arkansas loss (4:00) Shooting focus (4:40) Joson Sanon (5:20) Zuby Ejiofor (6:15) Preseason hype (7:15) CBB Big picture (8:45) Possible NCAA Tournament expansion (10:45) How he will define success this year

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark had a press conference at Big 12 Basketball Media Days in Kansas City, Missouri, at the T-Mobile Center on October 21, 2025. Among the topics included were the SCORE Act, College Sports Commission, Big 12 basketball investment, and expansion in the NCAA Tournament and College Football Playoff. Subscribe to the Cougar Tracks Podcast to stay up-to-date with all the daily episodes. Cougar Tracks is on YouTube and X every weekday at Noon (MT), and KSL NewsRadio at 6:30 p.m. (MT). Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-tracks/id1146971609 YouTube Podcast: https://kslsports.com/category/podcast_results/?sid=2035&n=Cougar%20Tracks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2NCF1KecDsE2rB1zMuHhUh Download the KSL Sports app Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bonneville.kslsports&hl=en_US  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ksl-sports/id143593

It's the Big East's turn in the spotlight as conference preview rolls on. Will the Huskies bounce back after last year's uneven season or will Rick Pitino armed with some high-end transfers take control of the conference for a second straight season? 01:30 - Is the Big East only a two-team league? 07:12 - GP on an Island -- St. John's at No. 1 14:31 - Will UConn be great again? 18:15 - Shaka's Strategy -- Smart or Stubborn? 24:14 - Year 1 for Kevin Willard at 'Nova 31:30 - League Predictions 47:25 - How many Big East Teams make the NCAA Tournament?

Send us a textCoach James Jones joins us on the next step of our tip off road trip. We talk how he's rebuilding his roster after losing some key pieces, building on the momentum from back to back NCAA Tournament appearances, the future of the Ivy League, and a whole lot more.

The SEC sent a whopping *fourteen* teams to the NCAA Tournament, had 2 teams in the Final Four and had the national champion come from their conference. So what will they do for an encore? Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander preview the SEC on a fresh episode! 00:45 - Let's take a look at the champs (Florida) 10:32 - How close can this year's SEC be to last year's? 11:33 - How far can (allegedly) 22 million get you if you're Kentucky? 21:08 - Can Arkansas have a normal season? 24:18 - Auburn in the Steven Pearl era 30:00 - League predictions 57:05 - How many SEC teams make the NCAA tournament?

We are down a man today, meaning there's only two of us - aka, the amount of SEC teams that did NOT make the NCAA Tournament last year. On the other hand, 14 of them did! Can all 16 make it this year? Can you imagine? Plus, a bonus not-so-surprise guest at the end!  Rundown: (0:00) - Intro (5:15) - Root's Roundup (11:30) - SEC Preview (1:21:25) - Chris Beard interview   Supports us and the sponsors! YouTube Channel (like and subscribe!) Basket Under Review / The Burner Discord (NEW AND IMPROVED - sign up and join us!) CBB Analytics promo code "Weave" for $40 off subscription Homefield Apparel promo code "3MW" for 15% discount off purchase

In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Liberty University head coach Ritchie McKay joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on conceptual coaching, packline and the value of mentors.Ritchie McKay is the head coach of Liberty University's men's basketball program, where he has led the Flames to unprecedented success since returning in 2015. In his second stint at Liberty, McKay has guided the team to seven 20-plus win seasons, including a school-record 30 victories in 2019–20. Under his leadership, Liberty captured three ASUN Tournament titles, four regular season championships, and earned its first NCAA Tournament win in program history in 2019. Over the past six seasons, Liberty has won 149 games—eighth most in the nation during that span.Before returning to Liberty, McKay spent six seasons as associate head coach at the University of Virginia under Tony Bennett. During his tenure, the Cavaliers posted a 136–64 record, won the ACC Championship in 2014, and made three NCAA Tournament appearances. McKay's head coaching career spans over two decades, with previous stops at New Mexico, Oregon State, Colorado State, and Portland State. At New Mexico, he led the Lobos to an 82–69 record over five seasons, including a Mountain West Conference title and NCAA Tournament berth in 2005. At Colorado State, McKay posted a 37–23 record and guided the Rams to the NIT quarterfinals in 1999. His tenure at Portland State marked the revival of a dormant program, earning national recognition and a Clair Bee Award finalist nod for innovation in coaching.In total, McKay has amassed over 400 career wins and holds the highest winning percentage in Liberty program history. His coaching accolades include multiple Coach of the Year honors, national recognition for leadership, and a reputation for building programs that compete with integrity and purpose.

The UNCW Seahawks play basketball this week! It's just an exhibition game, but it'll be a fun one against a solid, uptempo High Point program that is also looking to build on an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Chopped Unc Bill Jones and TeacherBracket join to discuss what we've heard about preseason practice and what we're most interested to watch on Saturday afternoon in Trask. Also, some thoughts on lineup combos and the value of these games.

Tiger Talk 10-14-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Norlander is back — and we're bringing a big B1G pod to start the week. It's 21 days until the season begins ... and so, will we see the Big Ten become the No. 1 league this season? With at least two strong title contender candidates in Michigan and Purdue, is this the year that the Big Ten can break the long title drought? GP and Norlander run down the five biggest storylines, make their 1-18 league predictions, give a forecast on the NCAAT teams and hand out their preseason awards in a fresh episode! 02:35 - Is this Matt Painter's best team? 06:51 - Trivia Time! 09:45 - Norlander's B1G Storyline # 1 - Will Braden Smith live up to the hype this year? 13:30 - Norlander's B1G Storyline # 2 - Brad Underwood's Baltic Gambit 20:00 - Norlander's B1G Storyline # 4 - Which High End Transfer makes the biggest impact? 24:00 - Norlander's B1G Storyline # 5 - No real coaching hot seat 31:53 - League Predictions 55:58 - How Many Big Ten Teams make the NCAA Tournament?

On this Fear the Podcast, Matt Modderno goes through his projected minutes per game for each player on the Maryland basketball roster, what their stats per game will look like, where the team will finish in the Big Ten, and their NCAA Tournament chances. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Sanford, the executive director of the MU Research Reactor (MURR), and Michael Hoehn, the program director for NextGen MURR, are the latest guests on Brad's Bites.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hear Mike Kelly's top calls, plus locker room interviews with Daylan Carnell and Connor Tollison, on The Wrap Up Show brought to you by The Laborers Union of Missouri following Mizzou's 27-24 loss to Alabama.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The radio broadcast scene-setter for #14 Mizzou vs #8 Alabama. Music score appropriately titled "Turning the Tide".See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mark Stoops on progress during the bye week; (12:00) how social media "reporting" on UK football coaches this week has fallen flat; (19:00) EKU radio voice Wes Chandler previews the Colonels vs. Austin Peay; (39:00) more with the basketball Wildcats and Mark Pope; (55:00) passing of Loyola's Sister Jean reminds us of an opportunity missed by Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament; (59:00) our Billy Rutledge with his weekly NFL picks; (1:02:00) Heroes, Fools and Flakes

Fred Hoiberg sits down with Gary Parrish to preview Nebraska's season in 2025-2026.

Weston Jameson is the Men's Basketball Head Coach at D2 Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. In just his second year at the helm in 2024-25 he led the Bison to a 22-10 record and the NCAA Tournament after winning the Great American Conference Tournament. Prior to taking over the men's program at Harding, Jameson was an assistant coach for the women's basketball programs at Abilene Christian University (2021-2023), Arkansas State University (2020-2021) and Harding (2015-2020).Before his first stint at Harding, Jameson worked as the junior boys head coach and senior boys assistant coach at Central Arkansas Christian School in North Little Rock in 2014-15.Jameson was a three-year starter and four-year letter winner at point guard for the Harding men's basketball team from 2010-14. He had 474 assists in his time as a Bison, fourth on Harding's career list, and helped lead the Bisons to the 2014 Great American Conference Tournament championship. Jameson played in three NCAA Division II Tournaments during his career.On this episode Mike & Weston discuss importance of establishing a great team culture over merely focusing on wins and losses. Jameson articulates that championship standards—a commitment to excellence, discipline, and energy—are the foundational elements that ultimately define the success of a program. Reflecting on his own coaching journey, Jameson emphasizes the necessity of cultivating a cohesive environment where players are aligned with the team's core values and motivated to achieve their utmost potential. This episode also delves into the nuances of coaching at different levels, including the transition from high school to collegiate athletics, and the unique challenges and rewards associated with coaching both men's and women's teams. With his wealth of experience, Jamison offers invaluable insights into the intricacies of building a successful basketball program grounded in strong relationships and shared aspirations.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 iTunes 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 your notebook and pen before you listen to this episode with Weston Jameson, Men's Basketball Head Coach at Harding University.Website - https://hardingsports.com/sports/mens-basketballEmail - wjameson@harding.eduTwitter/X - @coachwjamesonVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballThis October, our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are giving away one Dr. Dish CT+ to a school or facility and one Dr. Dish Home to a home user! Enter to win at info.drdishbasketball.com/sweepstakes for a chance to win your own Dr. Dish shooting machine. Entries close October 10th at 11:59 AM. No purchase necessary, see site for details. Visit

Send us a textOn the latest Full Court Press : A College Basketball Coaches Show, we talk Michigan Basketball with Men's Basketball Coach, Dusty May. After a very successful first year in Ann Arbor, Coach talks about second year expectations, the competitive Big Ten and Yaxel..say it with us..Yaxel. Going to be a BIG Year on the hardwood for the Maize and Blue.SUBSCRIBE to the Full Court Press YOU TUBE channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnRJ-uzdL_stNYab7RuA_xgJOIN AND SUBSCRIBE THE FULL COURT NETWORK SUBSTACK PAGE:https://fullcourtnetwork.substack.com/

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen debate the merits of NCAA Tournament expansion. Will it benefit mid-major teams or lower ranked automatic qualifiers? Other topics of this episode include: Utah Jazz preseason. What to Jason and Eric want to see from the team and its players in the preseason? Utah high school girls soccer RPI. The final 4A RPI is out with some minor controversy. It also sets the playoff field for those teams with games beginning on Thursday.

In this week's basketball coaching conversation, UNC Greensboro head coach Mike Jones joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on their defensive identity.Mike Jones is the head coach at UNC Greensboro, where he has continued his winning tradition with three consecutive 20-win seasons. Prior to joining UNCG in 2021, Jones spent a decade as the head coach at Radford University, leading the Highlanders to 174 wins, two Big South regular season championships in 2019 and 2020, and a Big South tournament title in 2018. That same season, he guided Radford to its third-ever NCAA Tournament appearance and was named both Big South Coach of the Year and NABC District 3 Coach of the Year. He earned a second Big South Coach of the Year honor in 2020 and was a finalist for the Skip Prosser Man of the Year award in 2019.Under Jones, Radford made postseason appearances in the College Basketball Invitational in 2014 and 2015, and recorded five seasons with at least 20 wins. His teams earned notable victories over programs such as Northwestern, Richmond, Notre Dame, and Texas. Before his head coaching tenure, Jones served as an assistant at VCU under Shaka Smart, helping the Rams reach the Final Four and compiling 55 wins over two seasons—the most in any two-year span in program history.Earlier in his career, Jones was an assistant coach at Georgia under Dennis Felton, where he contributed to the Bulldogs' 2008 SEC Championship and NCAA Tournament berth. His coaching journey also includes assistant roles at West Virginia, Richmond, Furman, and Howard, as well as a head coaching stint at Sidwell Friends School. With an overall record of 252–199, Jones has built a reputation for competitive success, player development, and leadership rooted in integrity. His mentors include George Felton and Shaka Smart, both of whom helped shape his approach to coaching at the highest level.

We take a deep dive into the upcoming football matchup between Missouri and Alabama with someone who has covered both programs recently... PowerMizzou's Cody Goodwin. Later, Matt and Brad update you 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.

We dive in as UMass Basketball prepares for a pair of exhibition games in advance of the 2025-2026 season. April 19th the Minutemen will take on Brown in Providence and will then host Rhode Island College at the Mullins Center on the 25th. Jay and Frank discuss the NCAA Tournament expansion rumors as well as the development of the this year's roster.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen discuss the latest in Cache Valley sports, keying in on Utah State men's basketball. They start with an interview of freshman forward Adlan Elamin. Hear his thoughts on his preparation for being a college athlete, what he expects to bring to the team and whether or not he plans to redshirt. Also, the beginning of a longer conversation that continued into the second hour about NCAA Tournament expansion.

Welcome back to another episode of Dive Cuts! Today we've got ANOTHER very special guest for you all: Rocco Miller from The Bracketeer! Sam and Rocco delve into the intricacies of college basketball, focusing on the potential NCAA tournament expansion, the role of mid-majors, and the scheduling strategies of teams, particularly in the SEC. Rocco shares his insights on the challenges teams face in crafting competitive non-conference schedules while balancing revenue needs. The discussion also highlights the expectations for SEC teams this season and Rocco's rankings of their non-conference schedules. ---- 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 on Twitter⁠ @CJMooreHoops⁠ & ⁠@SamTSnelling⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on BlueSky. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tiger Talk 10-07-25See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's time to drop the puck on the latest episode of the Just End The Suffering podcast! Host Mike Phillips (⁠⁠@MPhillips331⁠⁠) kicks off the show by recapping the Yankees' early ALDS hole against the Toronto Blue Jays (1:41) and whether they can come back to win the series. Mike is then joined by Christopher Russo (⁠⁠@ChrisRusso98⁠⁠), the host of the Sports In The Waiting Room podcast, to preview the 2025 NHL season (7:43), which is set to begin tonight with a triple-header that includes Mike Sullivan's debut as the Rangers' head coach. Mike then weighs in on the latest NCAA Tournament expansion rumors (44:21) in the Two Minute Drill.Subscribe to the Just End The Suffering podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TuneIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,⁠⁠⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mike Phillips's channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on YouTube!Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sports In The Waiting Room podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

In this segment, Mark is joined by John Ziegler, the Co-Host of the "The Death of Journalism" podcast and a Former Mediaite Senior Columnist. He discusses Bari Weiss named editor in chief for CBS News, the government shutdown, the potential expansion of the NCAA Tournament, and much more.

In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Ziegler, the Co-Host of the "The Death of Journalism" podcast and a Former Mediaite Senior Columnist. He discusses Bari Weiss named editor in chief for CBS News, the government shutdown, the potential expansion of the NCAA Tournament, and much more. He's later joined by Cassie Smedile, a Former RNC Spokesperson. She discusses Virginia Democratic Attorney General Candidate Jay Jones' prior texts fantasizing about killing a GOP lawmaker and his family, the government shutdown and more. Mark wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

In hour 1 of The Mark Reardon Show, Mark discusses this morning's Senate hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi as well as Josh Hawley's comments on being tracked on his phone by the Justice Department. Mark is then joined by Jason Smith, Missouri's 8th District Congressman. He discusses the continuation of the government shutdown as well as the Ways and Means Committee pushing for tax revocation of several non profit organizations. He's later joined by Ilya Shapiro, a Senior Fellow and Director of Constitutional Studies at the Manhattan Institute. His new book is titled "Lawless: The Miseducation of America's Elites." He discusses several topics including the new Supreme Court being underway, the judicial intervention in President Trump sending federal troops to urban trouble spots, as well as the light sentence for suspect in the attempted assassination of Justice Kavanaugh. In hour 2, Sue hosts, "Sue's News" where she discusses the latest trending entertainment news, this day in history, the random fact of the day, and much more. Mark is later joined by Phil Holloway, a FOX News Legal Analyst in Atlanta, a Former Assistant District Attorney and a Former Police Officer. He shares his take on the Chicago Police stand down order issued when asked to help ICE agents under attack. In hour 3, Mark is joined by John Ziegler, the Co-Host of the "The Death of Journalism" podcast and a Former Mediaite Senior Columnist. He discusses Bari Weiss named editor in chief for CBS News, the government shutdown, the potential expansion of the NCAA Tournament, and much more. He's later joined by Cassie Smedile, a Former RNC Spokesperson. She discusses Virginia Democratic Attorney General Candidate Jay Jones' prior texts fantasizing about killing a GOP lawmaker and his family, the government shutdown and more. Mark wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.

With less than four weeks until the start of the season, it's time to start the conference previews! First up -- the ACC. And the prevailing question revolves around stopping Duke and whether there is a team that can do it. The guys break down everything you need to know about the Atlantic Coast Conference today! 01:18 - Is Duke a certainty to win the ACC? 11:03 - Five Big Storylines - Cam Boozer is the next Big Thing for Duke? 14:54 - Five Big Storylines - Louisville is Duke's Biggest Threat in the ACC 20:10 - Five Big Storylines - Hubert Davis is on the Hot Seat 27:37 - Five Big Storylines - Will Wade has the NC State fanbase amped 33:34 - Five Big Storylines - Ryan Odom takes the reins at Virginia 37:44 - How many teams will the ACC send to the NCAA Tournament? 43:00 - Predictions!!

Carolina Basketball played the Blue/White game on Saturday...we recap the Tar Heel scrimmage (1:55)Clemson grabbed control early against Carolina Football and never looked back in a 38-10 win...Joe Jauch joins to recap the game and talk about where the Heels go from here (7:21)Tar Heel wing Jaydon Young joins (31:48)Plus: it looks like the NCAA Tournament is going to expand (56:07) and a trip down Franklin Street from nearly 40 years ago (1:00:23)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#232: Mike Noonan is a National Champion Coach and distinguished figure in U.S. collegiate soccer, currently serving as the Head Men's Soccer Coach at Clemson University.Before Clemson, Noonan built his coaching reputation over long tenures at Brown University (1995-2009) where he led the Bears to 10 NCAA Tournament appearances, eight Ivy League championships, and the school's highest national ranking ever in 1995.Earlier stops included New Hampshire, Wheaton College, and assistant positions at Vermont and Bates. As a player, he starred at Middlebury College—earning two first-team All-American honors—and went on to play professionally in Sweden and in U.S. indoor leagues.Under Noonan's leadership, Clemson has re-emerged as one of the nation's elite men's soccer programs. The Tigers have captured multiple ACC Tournament and Regular Season championships, and notably won NCAA National Championships in both 2021 and 2023.Academics and character are central to his philosophy—Clemson under Noonan has maintained high academic standards, routinely earning high GPAs, producing Academic All-ACC honorees, and being recognized for strong community outreach. On the show you will see why he has built successful programs and made an impact through the values and deep care he has for the players that play for him and beyond. For more on Coach Noonan you can find him on social media as well as clemsontigers.com for more on him and the Clemson men's soccer program. Enjoy the show!

The In The Circle fall tour makes its next stop in the MVC. On today's episode, powered by SixFour3, we sit down with Belmont Head Coach Laura Matthews. She discusses getting Maya Johnson back for her senior season, adding more arms to the pitching staff, and the team's run to the NCAA Tournament, plus what it will take to return in 2026.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the world's preeminent experts in traumatic brain injury research and treatment works at the Missouri School of Medicine... on this episode, we learn more about concussions in sports (and beyond) with Dr. Ross Zafonte. Later, Matt and Brad give an update 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.

Ravis discusses the NCAA Basketball Tournament expanding, OU and OSU's games tomorrow, and NFL news! Follow Matt on X @mattravis and WWLS @sportsanimal, thesportsanimal.com, and The Sports Animal app!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bill opened the show by praising 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan for finding a way to win despite all of the injuries San Francisco suffered heading into Thursday night. Bill then reacted to the three elimination playoff baseball games before making playoff predictions for the rest of the postseason. Hour two opened with 92.3 The Fan afternoon drive host Nick Wilson joining the show to discuss how he views the Guardians season and his expectation for Dillon Gabriel on Sunday. Buy or Sell was next as Bill answered if the 49ers have a quarterback controversy and if at least two MLB teams with a bye will fall in the division series. The show ended with Bill crowning the Bum of the Week.

On today's show Torres shares his Week 6 picks on Vanderbilt-Alabama, Miami-Florida State and more. Plus, a new, sad twist with Nico Iamaleava, more NCAA Tournament talk and private equity coming to college football? Finally, Arkansas insider Wess Moore joins the show to talk LEGITIMATE coaching candidates for the Hogs! Week 6 CFB Preview + Picks (2:00): Torres opens the show by making his Week 6 college football picks, previewing Miami-Florida State, Vanderbilt-Alabama AND MORE! More bad Nico Iamleava news + a busy week in sports (): Next up, Torres talks the rest of a busy week in sports. Things just got worse for Nico Iamaleava as UCLA may be tumbling towards an 0-12 season. Plus, private equity coming to college football, expansion to the NCAA Tournament and Auburn football gets good news after Bruce Pearl's retirement. Arkansas insider Wess Moore joins the show (): Finally, Torres is joined by Arkansas insider Wess Moore to talk the latest with the Arkansas job. Wess broke the story of John Calipari coming to Arkansas, and discusses the big names that COULD say yes and answers the question: Who will actually be making the hire? Circa is the OFFICIAL hotel and gaming partner of the Aaron Torres Podcast: Check out their NEW sportsbook in Franklin, Kentucky or visit their Las Vegas property! Want to watch your favorite college football team or get tickets to ANY big game - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠at SeatGeek you can use code "TORRES" and get $20 off your first purchase! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out their entire store here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Also, thank you to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠visit CauliPuffs.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TJ discusses Stoops buyout and NCAA Tournament expansion. Trivia Thursday!

As news leaks out that the NCAA Tournament is set to expand, The Drive pleaded with the people in charge to not ruin the NCAA Tournament.

Nick Niehaus and Eric Lilly react to a major recruiting win for Wes Miller and the Cincinnati Bearcats as 2026 4-star small forward Kayden Allen commits to UC. They break down what the 6'5", 250-pound Long Island Lutheran standout brings to the program and how he could help lead the Bearcats back to a deep NCAA Tournament run. Plus, the guys preview a huge Saturday showdown for UC football as they get set to take on No. 14 Iowa State.   Today's Episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOLZRrRNynE      OTHER CHATTERBOX PROGRAMING:   Off The Bench: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/off-the-bench-by-chatterbox-sports/id1643010062  Chatterbox Bengals: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chatterbox-bengals-a-cincinnati-bengals-nfl-podcast/id1652732141  The Stone Shields Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/west-4th-and-long/id1828384424  The Flyin Lion (FC Cincinnati): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyin-lion-fc-cincinnati-podcast/id1701368522  Chatterbox Reds: https://linktr.ee/chatterboxreds  513 Golf: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjPJjEFaBD7VUSfdVvGjbr1_CmCepLWpr    

Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Mike remembered Yankees shortstop Bucky Dent's legendary home run against the Red Sox 47 years ago today. Charlie questioned the NCAA Tournament's impending expansion. Steve reviewed LSU's representation on D1Baseball's "All-Quarter Century Team."

Mike and Steve previewed the Thursday Night Football matchup between the LA Rams and the San Francisco 49ers. Chris Low, a senior college football reporter for On3Sports, joined Sports Talk. Low shared his observations from LSU's 2025 campaign. He broke down Vanderbilt vs. Alabama and Florida vs. Texas. Low also evaluated South Carolina, Missouri, Texas A&M, and Arkansas' head coaching vacancy. Mike, Steve, and Charlie played their daily "Triple Option" segment.

In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Samford head coach Matt Wise joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on taking over as a first year head coach.Matt Wise enters the 2025–26 season as the head women's basketball coach at Samford University, continuing to build on a coaching career defined by player development, tactical innovation, and program elevation. After being officially introduced as head coach in April 2025, Wise took the reins following two seasons as an assistant coach with the Bulldogs, where he was deeply involved in all aspects of the program.Prior to his time at Samford, Wise served as the director of video and creative content for Alabama's women's basketball team during the 2021–22 season. His coaching journey also includes extensive experience on the men's side, with assistant coaching roles at East Tennessee State, Little Rock, and two separate stints at the University of Wyoming. At Wyoming, he helped guide the Cowboys to a Mountain West Tournament title and an NCAA Tournament berth in 2015, contributing to the development of NBA forward Larry Nance Jr.Wise began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of Florida, where he supported the Gators during back-to-back Elite Eight appearances.A former four-year letter winner at Transylvania University, he led the Pioneers to a 2009 NCAA Division III Tournament appearance and earned his master's degree in sport management from Florida in 2013.

Jason Parker is the founder of JP3 Training in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he strives to help basketball players grow their skills and aggressiveness. Prior to starting JP3 in August of 2025 Jason served 12 years as an athletic director at Muskogee Public Schools, Sapulpa Public Schools, and Monte Cassino School. Jason earned his Juris Doctorate in 2012 from Tulsa and passed the Oklahoma Bar Exam in 2013. While completing his JD, he served as a graduate assistant in Athletics at Tulsa.As a player, Jason graduated from Memorial High School finishing 3rd academically and was the school's all-time leading scorer. He went on to play at The University of Tulsa where he played on an NIT Championship Team in 2001 and in the NCAA Tournament in 2002 and 2003. While at TU, he received several honors as a student athlete: 2004 College Basketball Student-Athlete of the Year Finalist; 2004 ESPN Second Team Academic All-American; 2003 ESPN Third Team Academic All-American; 2003 NCAA Tournament Second Round Player of the Game. He finished his playing career in the top ten in Tulsa Men's Basketball history in points, assists, steals, and three-pointers. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Tulsa, Jason played professionally in top leagues in Italy, Russia, and Greece as well as the NBDL.On this episode Mike & Jason discuss how the essence of development lies in cultivating life skills, particularly the ability to be aggressive, which Parker defines as the interplay of focus and force. He states that this concept transcends the court, impacting various facets of life, including personal relationships and career ambitions. Throughout the episode, we delve into Parker's unique approach to training, which prioritizes a structured, intentional methodology that fosters both skill enhancement and personal growth in young athletes. This discussion not only underscores the significance of mindset in sports but also serves as a broader commentary on the essential life lessons that can be gleaned from athletic participation.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 iTunes 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.Get ready to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Jason Parker, Founder of JP3 Training,Website - https://www.jp3training.com/Email - jp3training@gmail.comTwitter/X - @jp_3trainingVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballThe Dr. Dish Basketball Semi-Annual Sale is live. For a limited time, save up to $4,000 on their lineup of basketball shooting machines. If you're serious about taking your game to the next level, whether you're a player, a parent, or a coach, this is the sale you've been waiting for. Dr. Dish machines are proven to help players improve their shot form, build consistency, and gain the confidence needed on the court. Don't miss out on...