Podcasts about Villanova

Bleav in Wizards Draft: On today's episode, we cover Villanova freshman wing Cam Whitmore. Tommy Godin (@tommygodinjr) of VU Hoops (@vuhoops) and Road to the Garden (@Road2theGarden) covered Whitmore all year so he is able to provide a first-hand account of what Whitmore could bring to the Wizards if he's available with the 8th pick. We cover his strengths, weaknesses, likely role, long-term ceiling, and even answer fans questions about Whitmore's game! Presented by betonline.ag!

Matt seizes control of the hosting wheel as he continues his board bet victory parade of the offseason. Herein, it's Big East banter galore. No shortage of Weave love to go around this insurgent league... Rundown: - Intro (0:00) - Root's Roundup (6:32) - Big East Recap (31:30) - Marquette (37:52) - Xavier (43:20) - Creighton (46:10) - UConn (49:25) - Providence (54:30) - Villanova (1:00:00) - Seton Hall (1:03:24) - St. John's (1:06:55) - Butler, DePaul & Georgetown (1:10:45)

Podcast interview with Villanova goalie Will Vitton discussing topics like developing your own goalie style, his unique stance, and playing with “Big Eyes”.

Baker Dunleavy was recently hired to fill the newly created position of General Manager of Villanova Basketball. Dunleavy is a very familiar face on the Main Line as he played for the Wildcats and also served several years in various roles on Jay Wright's staff, including Associate Head Coach. In Episode #173 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt speaks with Dunleavy about coming back to the Wildcats. They discuss this new role and what responsibilities are connected with it, with both the men's and women's basketball programs at Villanova. They also talk about growing up in a basketball family, Dunleavy's time as a head coach at Quinnipiac and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on Twitter @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are turning the page to the NBA offseason, as the first topic for the OKC Thunder offseason is the 2023 NBA Draft. Would Cam Whitmore fit with the Thunder? Today Rylan Stiles breaks down the Villanova product's game. What are the strengths and weaknesses of Whitmore's game? How would he fit next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren? What is the range in the draft for Cameron Whitmore? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the green check. Stay in the game with eBay Guaranteed Fit. eBay Motors dot com. Let's ride. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetterHelp This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at Betterhelp.com/LockedOnNBA and get 10% off your first month.  PrizePicks First time users can receive a 100% instant deposit match up to $100 with promo code LOCKEDON. That's PrizePicks.com – promo code; LOCKEDON FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Don't miss the chance to get your No Sweat First Bet up to ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS in Bonus Bets when you go FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show Aaron talks about Hunter Dickinson's commitment to Kansas, and what it means for the Jayhawks, Kentucky and Villanova. Also, with the portal just about done, Aaron updates his "Way Too Early Top 25" - is there a new No. 1? Finally, the wild Alabama baseball investigation, another black eye for Crimson Tide athletics. Hunter Dickinson commits - what's next for Kansas, Kentucky and Villanova (2:30): Torres opens the show by discussing Hunter Dickinson's commitment to Kansas. Just how good will the Jayhawks be with him next season? And what's the next move for Kentucky and Villanova? Aaron's updated "Way Too Early Top 25" (25:00): With Dickinson's commitment mostly marking the end of transfer portal activity, Torres decides to update his "Way Too Early Top 25." He explains why there's officially a new No. 1, and also, how far does UConn fall with big draft decisions, how high does Arkansas rise with their portal activity and more! Alabama baseball investigation + "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" (47:00): Finally, Torres wraps the show by talking about a gambling probe into Alabama baseball, which is another bad PR hit for Tide athletics. And he wraps by playing "Aaron Right, Aaron Wrong" chatting about the transfer portal, NFL Draft, and one of his all-time great "right" moments! Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt and Tyler are joined by legendary journalist and author Dick "Hoops" Weiss to talk about the future of the Big 5, the state of St. Joe's, La Salle and Villanova, how to fix Temple and more.Later, a look at VCU's overhauled new roster.

May Madness is upon us. We're fully in the camp who believe that the Thursday and Friday of conference semifinals are the greatest two days of lacrosse every year. To celebrate, D-Fly and Dixie are coming to you a day early with a super-sized podcast to preview all the conference tournaments and to deliver you an extended, candid interview with coaching legend Bill Tierney as he prepares for what could be his final game.  You won't want to miss any of this one. Let's get it! THURSDAY's Games Big Ten Semifinals at Johns Hopkins – Baltimore, Md. No. 4 Michigan (7-6, 2-3) vs. No. 1 Penn State (9-3, 4-1), 1 p.m., BTN No. 3 Maryland (9-4, 3-2) vs. No. 2 Johns Hopkins (11-4, 4-1), 3:30 p.m., BTN Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Semifinals at Manhattan – Riverdale, N.Y. No. 3 Marist (8-7, 6-3) vs. No. 2 Mount St. Mary's (8-7, 7-2), 3 p.m., ESPN+ No. 4 Siena (8-6, 5-4) vs. No. 1 Manhattan (10-4, 7-2), 7 p.m., ESPN+ America East Semifinals at Vermont – Burlington, Vt. No. 4 Albany (5-9, 4-3) vs. No. 1 Vermont (9-4, 7-0), 4 p.m., ESPN+ No. 3 Binghamton (9-4, 5-2) vs. No. 2 Bryant (10-4, 5-2), 7 p.m., ESPN+ Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Semifinals at Delaware – Newark, Del. No. 4 Towson (6-8, 5-2) vs. No. 1 Delaware (10-4, 6-1), 5:30 p.m., Lacrosse TV No. 3 Stony Brook (8-6, 5-2) vs. No. 2 Drexel (8-5, 5-2), 8:30 p.m., Lacrosse TV Atlantic 10 Semifinals at Richmond – Richmond, Va. No. 4 High Point (8-7, 2-3) vs. No. 1 Saint Joseph's (10-4, 5-0), 5:30 p.m. No. 3 UMass (8-5, 3-2) vs. No. 2 Richmond (9-4, 4-1), 8 p.m. Big East Semifinals at Marquette – Milwaukee, Wisc. No. 4 Providence (6-8, 2-3) vs. No. 1 Georgetown (10-3, 5-0), 6:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network No. 3 Villanova (10-4, 3-2) vs. No. 2 Denver (9-4, 4-1), 9:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network FRIDAY's Games Atlantic Sun (ASUN) Semifinals at Robert Morris – Moon Township, Penn. No. 4 Bellarmine (10-5, 7-2) vs. No. 1 Utah (10-4, 9-0), 1 p.m., ESPN+ No. 6 Robert Morris (7-7, 4-5) vs. No. 2 Air Force (10-5, 7-2), 4 p.m., ESPN+ Patriot League Semifinals at Boston U. – Boston, Mass. No. 5 Loyola (8-7, 4-4) vs. No. 1 Boston U. (10-3, 7-1), 4 p.m., CBS Sports Network No. 3 Lehigh (10-4, 6-2) vs. No. 2 Army (10-3, 7-1), 7 p.m., CBS Sports Network Ivy League Semifinals at Columbia – New York, N.Y. No. 4 Yale (8-4, 3-3) vs. No. 1 Cornell (11-2, 5-1), 6 p.m., ESPNU No. 3 Princeton (6-6, 4-2) vs. No. 2 Penn (7-5, 4-2), 8:30 p.m., ESPNU Give and Go In a sports fan-inspired Give & Go, the guys talk about how even within the same sport there are some events that are just better than others, and they make choices about the best. Simplicity Group President and CEO, Bruce Donaldson, joins them for the discussion.

This week on Inside the Headset we are featuring Dave Clawson, the head football coach at Wake Forest. Coach Clawson reflects on his start in the profession, and his reputation as a program builder, and offers some advice to young coaches.    Dave Clawson has been the head coach at Wake Forest since 2014. With a track record of high-level success and conference championships, Coach Clawson has become a well-respected program builder in Division 1 football. In January 2022, Coach Clawson was named a board of trustees  0:35 Introduction  3:00 First coaching opportunity  6:30 Finding your niche  8:45 Getting the OC opportunity  10:40 Retooling & maintaining offensive consistency  12:00 Realization of role  14:30 Villanova transition  18:15 Getting the HC job at Fordham  23:30 How did the rough start as HC shape you today?  25:00 Thought process for staff selection  29:14 Commonalities of program building  31:40 Identifying strengths and weaknesses  33:10 Bowling Green conditions  36:35 Advice for up-and-coming coaches  39:10 Getting involved with the AFCA  40:22 Conclusion 

The Penn and Drake Relays are in the books and the 4 x Mile Collegiate records still stands. The Diamond League season kicks off Friday with a loaded Doha meet with Sha'Carri Richardson taking on Shericka Jackson and Dina Asher-Smith. A slew of American distance runners will be in Doha but non bigger than Emma Coburn in the steeple. 19-year-old teen phenom Letsile Tebogo shined at the Botswana Grand Prix, while 18-year-old Issam Asinga is tearing it up in the US, but you'd rather be Erriyon Knighton right? Or would you? Plus which would you rather see? Kipchoge vs Evans Chebet in NYC or Kipchoge vs Kelvin Kiptum in Berlin? The On Sound Running Track Fest is Saturday in LA at Mt. Sac with loaded fields, FREE food trucks, a concert, and a compact schedule. Be there if you're in California or watch PPV everywhere else. Details here. Want this podcast sooner than everyone else + a 2nd podcast every week and savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week, savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel anytime. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe?from=public Show notes: 00:00 Sound Running Track Fest 01:27 Start 02:39 Mark Zuckerberg 19:34 5k 09:33 Villanova wins 4x Mile at Penn! 13:53 Penn audio 20:56 UVA has 7 sub 4 minute milers + another high school sub 4 27:11 Josette Andrews impresses 33:10 Colin Sahlman impresses 38:28 Botswana Golden Grand Prix - 19-year-old Letsile Tebogo 40:07 Which teen sprint phenom would you rather be? Tebogo, Erriyon Knighton, or Issam Asinga? 51:26 Gabby Thomas runs 49.68 in 400 56:40 Diamond League season opens Friday in Doha 57:09 Women's steeple- Coburn and Val Constein 01:01:42 Clayton Murphy in 800 after 1:45 in Botswana 01:08:08 Women's 100 The race of the meet- Sha'Carri vs Shericka vs Dina 01:10:55 Men's 3000 is Loaded, Can Girma challenge Komen's WR? 01:16:00 Men's 200- Michael Norman vs Fred Kerley 01:18:49 Women's 1500 - Faith Kipyegon +Cory McGee 01:21:43 Would you rather have Eliiud Kipchoge race Evans Chebet in NY or Kelvin Kiptum in Berlin? Links: WTW: The Mythical Sub-16 NCAA 4 x Mile Remains A Myth & Fast Teens Continue To Roll Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/2aadf281-7b81-487d-b56f-2bba41de85b6 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Sonia is back in Portland after a brief stop at a relay carnival like no other - The Penn Relays. We get some of the sights and sounds of the big event including Villanova's dramatic win in the men's mile relay and Marcus O'Sullivan's emotional post race interview. "The memories that are made last forever and they are magic" but at some point you have to come back to earth and get out to train again.   That's the position many people find themselves in after a marathon. What better time to look the most basic part of how you run? The petrol you put in your engine is a simple way of looking at it but when it comes to food the choice is not as simple as petrol or diesel. In a world of experts everyone is an idiot. Sonia has a way of peeling back the nonsense and stripping away the silly stuff that might get in the way of your ability to make good choices at the fridge.   Together we sift through some of the harder questions on this subject and some of the guiding principles she has espoused in her Irish Times articles over the years. Good fats, the traffic light system, the formula and the role of sugar in what a healthy life looks like, all come under Sonia's microscope in today's nutrition episode. We even have time to go around the Strava parishes to see which runners have stood out to Ireland's GOAT this week.   As mentioned, you can find double size episodes each week and gain access to hundreds of superb ad free episodes and training tips from Sonia over on www.patreon.com/irishmanabroad - Patrons are the life blood of the show.   Jarlath is on tour right now. He will be doing his latest standup show in Tralee, Liverpool, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Armagh, Galway, Cork, Kilkenny, Naas, Birmingham, London and Carlow.  Grab a ticket while you can. All the other dates have sold out! https://linktr.ee/IrishmanAbroad — If you'd like to contact me, that is easy too. You know what to do! 1. Irishman Abroad Live Line: You can now get in touch with us and feature on our shows by sending your WhatsApp voice note to 00447543122330. 2. Email Jar, Sonia and Marion directly on irishmanabroadpodcast@gmail.com. For updates on future episodes and live shows follow Jar here on Twitter, visit www.jigser.com or subscribe to the YouTube channel here. Disclaimer: All materials contained within this podcast are copyright protected. Third party reuse and/or quotation in whole or in part is prohibited unless direct credit and/or hyperlink to the Irishman Abroad podcast is clearly and accurately provided.  

Hunter Dickinson is down to four schools - Villanova, Maryland, Kansas, and Kentucky - and we discuss which school is the best fit for the former Michigan big man in the transfer portal. Can Kyle Neptune land a big fish in his second year with the Wildcats? Gradey Dick is a polarizing NBA draft prospect, his outside shooting is outstanding but will he be able to stay in games with his defense? And is he really worth a lottery pick? We close out the show discussing Grant Nelson entering the transfer portal, while remaining in the NBA draft process. Does it make sense for the North Dakota State big man to stay in school or try his hand at getting selected in the second round? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

(00:11-19:47) Today on The John Kincade Show, Bob Cooney is filling in for a sick John, and the show starts with the guys reacting to Joel Embiid winning the MVP.  (19:47-37:47) The conversation centers around Game 2 of the Sixers vs. Celtics series, and the guys question who will ring the bell for Game 3.  (37:47-57:42) The discussion pivots to the Phillies and the lineup with the return of Bryce Harper. Then, Jamie Lynch joins the show and gives his reaction to Embiid winning the MVP.  (57:42-1:24:26) The guys talk about Villanova players in the NBA, and then Bob asks Jamie who he thinks should ring the bell for Game 3. Then, in the Lynch Pin, Jamie calls out a former Eagles coach.   (1:24:26-1:44:24) During Pat's Takes, Pat calls out MLB for a situation they fumbled. Then, Pat calls out Connor for his golf etiquette.  (1:44:24-2:08:42) Adam Schefter joins the show to break down the NFL Draft weekend from the Eagles and how they came away with Jalen Carter.  (2:08:42-2:32:02) The guys open the phone lines, including one caller who was the guy Pat was talking to about Connor's gold routine yesterday. Then, in Pat's Point of View,   (2:32:02-3:01:15) The final segment of the show starts off with a bang from Bob that leaves Jamie and Pat gasping for air. Then, the conversation focuses on Game 2 tonight between the Sixers vs. Celtics.  

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon talks to Dr Cera Murtagh, Assistant Professor of Irish and Comparative Politics at Villanova, about her recent trip to Ireland as part of the presidential delegation with President Joe Biden, the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement and women's role in the Northern Ireland peace process. This conversation was part of the event Women as Peacemakers: 25 Years On co-hosted by the Irish American Business Chamber and Network, Villanova's Center for Irish Studies and Villanova's Anne Welsh McNulty Institute for Women's Leadership.   Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon has dedicated her career to serving the most vulnerable — first as a lawyer and now in Congress. She was first sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives on November 13, 2018 following a special election, and currently represents Pennsylvania's 5th Congressional District.    Congresswoman Scanlon's legislative priorities include voting rights, access to justice, education, supporting economic growth for her region, common sense gun safety, and ending hunger. All of these priorities align with Congresswoman Scanlon's main goal as an elected official: protecting and improving the lives of America's children, families, veterans, and seniors. She currently serves on the House Committee on Rules, House Judiciary Committee, and serves as Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government. She also chairs the House Caucuses on Access to Legal Aid, Youth Mentoring, and Foster Youth.   As a staunch believer that everyone is entitled to equal protection under the law, Congresswoman Scanlon previously worked as national pro bono counsel at a major U.S. law firm, where she directed and supervised over 600 lawyers across 15 offices in providing more than 50,000 hours of pro bono legal services annually to low-income clients and nonprofit organizations. Under her leadership, the pro bono program worked on critical issues, including voting rights, child advocacy, immigration, public benefits, and criminal justice reform.   Before her election to the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Scanlon also served as an attorney at the Education Law Center, president of her local school board, and co-chair of the Voting Rights Task Force of the Association of Pro Bono Counsel. She is a graduate of Colgate University and University of Pennsylvania Law School. The Congresswoman and her husband, Mark, reside in Swarthmore and have three adult children.

48 hours before the Diamond League opener in Doha, American Olympic miler Cory McGee joined us from Doha to talk about her expectations, her goals for 2023, her success with Team Boss, and a lot more. Our talk with Cory is 24 minutes and after it we have included our regular weekly LetsRun.com Track Talk podcast. Show notes below. If you want our Doha Recap show, you need to be a Supporters Club member. Join today https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe to get a bonus podcast every week and big savings on running shoes and support independent pro running journalism. Show notes: 00:00 Cory McGee Intro 01:49 Cory McGee Interview- Why Doha? 07:31 What are goals for Doha and for year? 13:59 Diamond League $ and logistics 17:55 Going to a new level with Team Boss 26:30 Regular Podcast 27:57 Start 29:10 Mark Zuckerberg 19:34 5k 36:03 Villanova wins 4x Mile at Penn! 40:24 Penn audio 47:27 UVA has 7 sub 4 minute milers + another high school sub 4 53:42 Josette Andrews impresses 59:41 Colin Sahlman impresses 01:04:58 Botswana Golden Grand Prix - 19-year-old Letsile Tebogo 01:06:37 Which teenage sprint phenom would you rather be? Tebogo, Erriyon Knighton, or Issam Asinga? 01:17:56 Gabby Thomas runs 49.68 in 400 01:23:10 Diamond League season opens Friday in Doha 01:23:40 Women's steeple- Coburn and Val Constein 01:28:12 Clayton Murphy in 800 after 1:45 in Botswana 01:34:39 Women's 100 The race of the meet- Sha'Carri vs Shericka vs Dina 01:37:26 Men's 3000 is Loaded, Can Girma challenge Komen's WR? 01:42:31 Men's 200- Michael Norman vs Fred Kerley 01:45:20 Women's 1500 - Faith Kipyegon +Cory McGee 01:48:14 Would you rather have Eliiud Kipchoge race Evans Chebet in NY or Kelvin Kiptum in Berlin? Contact us: Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Want a 2nd podcast every week? And savings on running shoes? Join our Supporters Club today and get all the LetsRun.com content, a second podcast every week (the Friday 15 - which is usually much more than 15 minutes), savings on running shoes, and a lot more. Cancel at anytime. https://www.letsrun.com/subscribe Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on itunes and spread the word with a friend. There is a reason we're the #1 podcast dedicated to Olympic level running. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/cf2e159e-94a4-459e-8e0a-944c73a625fc This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kevin Grubb about preparing students for successful careers and the future of higher education. Kevin Grubb (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevingrubb/) is an internationally and nationally recognized expert on career services delivery in higher education. Currently, Kevin serves as Villanova University's Associate Vice Provost for Career & Professional Development and has held multiple roles within Villanova's Career Center over the last 13 years. In his current position, Kevin is responsible for the strategic direction of the University's career and professional development functions, leading cross-university task forces and spearheading institutional projects to enhance college-to-career success. Kevin's expertise focuses on community-driven approaches to career education, a high-tech, high-touch approach, and prioritizes equitable access to career services, especially for those who have been historically excluded from higher education.  Part of the LinkedIn Podcast Network #LinkedInPresents Further explore the topics discussed in this episode with the new HCIConsulting Chatbot: https://poe.com/HCIConsulting. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts! Go to HelloFresh.com/hci50 and use code hci50 for 50% off, plus your first box ships free! Check out CrowdHealth and start your free trial at joincrowdhealth.com and use promo code HCI. Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader. Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine. Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 627454) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Each HCI Podcast episode (Program ID: 24-DP529) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) SHRM Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCPHR recertification through SHRM, as part of the knowledge and competency programs related to the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge™ (the SHRM BASK™). Human Capital Innovations has been pre-approved by the ATD Certification Institute to offer educational programs that can be used towards initial eligibility and recertification of the Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD) credentials. Each HCI Podcast episode qualifies for a maximum of 0.50 points. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Aaron shares some weekend NFL Draft thoughts, including landing spots for Will Levis and Hendon Hooker, before turning his attention to college hoops. Hunter Dickinson is done with visits - is a decision coming? Plus, five-star Ron Holland decommits from Texas and there is one logical landing spot for him. NFL Draft final thoughts (2:00): Torres opens the show by sharing final thoughts on the NFL Draft. He explains why he likes Will Levis to Tennessee and loves Hendon Hooker landing in Detroit. Plus, Philadelphia's wild obsession with Georgia, the best pick of the draft and Torres shares a tribute to Mel Kiper Jr. Hunter Dickinson update (23:00): Next up, Hunter Dickinson completed a final visit (we think) to Villanova this weekend. Is a decision near? Torres breaks down all five schools and which spot makes the most sense. FIve-star Ron Holland decommits (39:00): Finally, five-star high school hoops star Ron Holland decommitted from Texas, and Aaron believes there's one spot that makes the most sense to land him. Today's show is brought to you by our presenting sponsor Betfred Sportsbook. Bet $50 and you can win up to $1,111 in free bets courtesy of Betfred Sportsbook! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Prospect Pitch Rafael Barlowe plays a NBA general manager who's team is picking 5th in the 2023 draft. Barlowe has a meeting with his head scout (Leif Thulin) who is proposing Villanova's Cam Whitmore and OTE's Ausar Thompson as players the franchise should target with the pick. However, Barlowe is in the last year of his contract and is looking for a player who can help the team win right away so he can get a contract extension. Let's have some fun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dwayne McClain played 105 career NBL games, averaged 25.4 points per game, finished third in MVP voting in 1993 and was a part of the All-NBL Teams in 1991-1993. He was the first NBL player to be sponsored by an international brand (Coca-Cola) and, along with Andrew Gaze, was the first NBL player to have his own signature shoe (with Reebok). The 'D-Train' joins host Dan Boyce on the show to discuss his time with the Sydney Kings, Gold Coast Rollers and Brisbane Bullets and his experiences playing in college and the NBA. Although fondly remembered in Australia for being a part of the exciting Kings squads of the 1990s, he also won an NCAA championship with Villanova where he was the game-high scorer against a supremely talented Georgetown team that featured Patrick Ewing. To win the championship McClain and Villanova University had to play 'The Perfect Game' and he takes through that period of his life and how it shaped the rest of his career. Tune in to hear all of this and a lot more. Topics include... Dwayne McClain returns to Australia (2:00) Winning the 1985 NCAA championship and being a part of ‘the perfect game' (6:00) A stint with the Indiana Pacers (12:30) Playing with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's All-Star team and discovering basketball in Australia (16:00) His first season in Sydney (18:00) His second season with the Kings and the 92 semi-final series against the Melbourne Tigers (19:30) 1993, his third year with the Kings and what led to the disappointing season (22:30) Trevor Ariza and his Sydney Kings connection (23:30) How McClain and the Sydney Kings parted ways (24:00) A short stint with the Gold Coast Rollers and then the Brisbane Bullets (26:00) How D-Train ended his time in the NBL (30:00) Basketball blood runs deep in the McClain family with NBA legend Chuck Person and Women's Basketball Hall of Famer Katrina McClain being his cousins (31:00) The nightlife in Sydney during the 1990s (34:00) The biggest learning moments and the highlights from Dwayne's basketball journey (35:30)Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Listen to our previous interviews with the biggest stars in Australian Basketball. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars - Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Tyler Harvey, Dejan Vasiljevic, Thomas Abercrombie, Daniel Johnson, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Luke Travers Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Jack White, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Dwayne McClain, Darnell Mee, Shawn Redhage, Al Green, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

Adama Sanogo and Azoulas Tubelis entered the 2023 NBA draft, how do those decisions impact our way-too-early top ten rankings for the 2023-24 college basketball season? And how does West Virginia's excellent transfer portal season, which includes adding Jesse Edwards, Kerr Kriisa, and possibly Caleb Grill, factor in? We close the show with more transfer portal updates, including Tamar Bates at Missouri, TJ Bamba at Villanova, rumors about Sahvir Wheeler joining UW and El Ellis at Arkansas, and finally we close discussing the troubling update on Memphis commit Mikey Williams, who was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

North Carolina lost all their wings following last season (Leaky Black, Dontrez Styles, Puff Johnson, Tyler Nickel) and haven't been able to make much headway thus far in the transfer portal (Harrison Ingram, Dalton Knecht, etc.). With that in mind, Hubert Davis made an offer to 2023 SF Brady Dunlap, originally a Notre Dame commit before Mike Brey stepped away from the Irish. Dunlap is down to a fivesome of UNC, Nebraska, Penn State, Villanova, and St. John's. He will visit Chapel Hill on April 30. Carolina's spring practice for football was this past weekend. Drake Maye did what Drake Maye does. The transfer WRs Tez Walker and Nate McCollum appear that they'll slot in nicely for Josh Downs and Antoine Green. Coach Brown was pleased with the performance and chiefly that noone was hurt. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

The UConn Huskies beat every non Big East opponent they played last season by 10 or more points, pointing to the strength of the Big East conference. Could they be even better next season, especially with Ed Cooley taking over at Georgetown, Rick Pitino coming in at St. John's, Kim English at Providence, and expected steps forward from Villanova and Seton Hall. Ryan Nembhard entering the transfer portal does cast some doubt on what might happen at Creighton next season, although the staff is reportedly trying to bring him back. Finally, we look at next year's Big 12 vs. Big East challenge and the key matchups set for those games in early December. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

This week, Golden State Warriors guard DONTE DIVINCENZO joins POINT FORWARD co-hosts ANDRE IGUODALA and EVAN TURNER for a revelatory and wide-ranging convo. Donte talks about growing up playing soccer in Delaware, what it's like to be a white NBA player and the dark place he went to following an injury early in his career. He also gets into why Steph Curry is “different,” how Steve Kerr gave him confidence, and guarding Damian Lillard. Plus, he dishes on how his life changed when he won Most Outstanding Player at the 2018 Final Four while leading Villanova to a championship, and what it was like playing with Brooklyn Nets wing Mikal Bridges and living with NY Knicks star Jalen Brunson in college.  Before the guys welcome Donte on, though, they take some time to dig into one of the biggest NBA stories of the week: The new Collective Bargaining Agreement. Andre and Evan talk through some of the behind-the-scenes of how we got here, give their takes on the deal, and respond to some of the reactions it's gotten so far. Plus, Evan explains why he isn't afraid of alligators, and Andre delves into his excitement about this week's Masters Tournament.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The College Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network kick off their first episode of the 2023-2024 College Basketball offseason. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) & Moneyline Mac (@Moneyline_Mac) give their thoughts on the madness in the Transfer Portal so far and discuss scheduling headlines from this week. Where does this Big 12 - Big East Challenge rank among the Challenges over the years? Bob Huggins vs Rick Pitino in Morgantown? 2023 Champion: UConn Huskies vs 2022 Champion: Kansas Jayhawks? Battle of the Wildcats in Manhattan between K-State and Villanova? Shaka Smart revenge game against the Texas Longhorns? Is this the best Maui Invitational field of all time with: Kansas, Gonzaga, UCLA, Purdue, Marquette, Tennessee, Syracuse, & Chaminade? Who will challenge the Houston Cougars in the Charleston Classic? Will the Myrtle Beach Invitational be the most underrated preseason field of all the preseason tournaments? Can Kerr Kriisa take his game to another level playing under Bob Huggins in Morgantown? How will Jordan Wright be flipping SEC schools from Vanderbilt to LSU? Will Eddie Lampkin provide the toughness needed for the Colorado Buffaloes to get to the NCAA Tournament? Can Josh Oduro follow Kim English to Providence and continue to a glue guy? Will Jameer Nelson Jr fill in the huge void of Mike Miles in Forth Worth? And find out where the guys think the thousands of remaining transfer portal guys will end up next season? We talk about it all on the latest episode of the College Basketball Experience. ===================================================== SGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/store Download The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.app Check out SGPN.TV Support us by supporting our partners ShadyRays.com code SGPN - 50% OFF 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses SwordVitality.com code SGPN - Increase blood flow + stamina Tawkify.com/SGPN - 20% off when you become a client Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://sg.pn/underdog Follow The College Experience & SGPN On Social Media Twitter - https://twitter.com/TCEonSGPN Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/gamblingpodcast Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcast Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcast Follow The Hosts On Social Media Colby Dant - http://www.twitter.com/thecolbyd Patty C - https://twitter.com/PattyC831 NC Nick - https://twitter.com/NC__NicK Watch the Sports Gambling Podcast YouTube - https://www.sg.pn/YouTube Twitch - https://www.sg.pn/Twitch Read & Discuss - Join the conversation Website - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.com Slack - https://sg.pn/slack Reddit - https://www.sg.pn/reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The College Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network kick off their first episode of the 2023-2024 College Basketball offseason. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) & Moneyline Mac (@Moneyline_Mac) give their thoughts on the madness in the Transfer Portal so far and discuss scheduling headlines from this week. Where does this Big 12 - Big East Challenge rank among the Challenges over the years? Bob Huggins vs Rick Pitino in Morgantown? 2023 Champion: UConn Huskies vs 2022 Champion: Kansas Jayhawks? Battle of the Wildcats in Manhattan between K-State and Villanova? Shaka Smart revenge game against the Texas Longhorns? Is this the best Maui Invitational field of all time with: Kansas, Gonzaga, UCLA, Purdue, Marquette, Tennessee, Syracuse, & Chaminade? Who will challenge the Houston Cougars in the Charleston Classic? Will the Myrtle Beach Invitational be the most underrated preseason field of all the preseason tournaments? Can Kerr Kriisa take his game to another level playing under Bob Huggins in Morgantown? How will Jordan Wright be flipping SEC schools from Vanderbilt to LSU? Will Eddie Lampkin provide the toughness needed for the Colorado Buffaloes to get to the NCAA Tournament? Can Josh Oduro follow Kim English to Providence and continue to a glue guy? Will Jameer Nelson Jr fill in the huge void of Mike Miles in Forth Worth? And find out where the guys think the thousands of remaining transfer portal guys will end up next season? We talk about it all on the latest episode of the College Basketball Experience. ===================================================== SGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/store Download The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.app Check out SGPN.TV Support us by supporting our partners ShadyRays.com code SGPN - 50% OFF 2+ pairs of polarized sunglasses SwordVitality.com code SGPN - Increase blood flow + stamina Tawkify.com/SGPN - 20% off when you become a client Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - 100% Deposit Match up to $100 - https://sg.pn/underdog Follow The College Experience & SGPN On Social Media Twitter - https://twitter.com/TCEonSGPN Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/gamblingpodcast Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcast TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcast Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcast Follow The Hosts On Social Media Colby Dant - http://www.twitter.com/thecolbyd Patty C - https://twitter.com/PattyC831 NC Nick - https://twitter.com/NC__NicK Watch the Sports Gambling Podcast YouTube - https://www.sg.pn/YouTube Twitch - https://www.sg.pn/Twitch Read & Discuss - Join the conversation Website - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.com Slack - https://sg.pn/slack Reddit - https://www.sg.pn/reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Easter Weekend brings six games featuring IL Media Top 20 teams squaring off against each other, including three Top 10 tilts and finally a No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup. D-Fly and Dixie are here to break it all down and get you ready.  To set you up for the showdown in South Bend, this week's coach interview is with Duke head man, John Danowski. In a fascinating conversation, they discuss how Duke has regrouped after missing the 2022 NCAA Tournament, moving on after facing life's setbacks, Duke's uncanny success against Virginia, Bill Tierney's legacy, coaching the US National Team, current leaders on this edition of the Blue Devils, preparing for Notre Dame, his joy watching Duke's women's soccer team, Durham's best restaurant and much more. WEEKEND PREVIEWS FRIDAY's Top Matchup No. 16 Michigan (5-4, 1-1 B1G) at No. 12 Rutgers (7-3, 0-2), 6 p.m., ESPNU No. 3 Virginia (7-2, 1-1 ACC) at No. 9 North Carolina (7-3, 1-1), 6 p.m., ACCN No. 5 Maryland (6-3, 1-1 B1G) at No. 17 Ohio State (5-5, 1-1), 8 p.m., BTN SATURDAY's Top Matchups No. 11 Villanova (8-2, 1-0 Big East) at No. 19 Denver (4-4, 0-1), 2 p.m. No. 1 Duke (10-1, 3-0 ACC) at No. 2 Notre Dame (7-1, 1-1), 4 p.m., ESPNU No. 6 Johns Hopkins (9-3, 2-0 B1G) at No. 8 Penn State (6-3, 1-1), 7 p.m., BTN GIVE & GO In an Easter-inspired Give & Go, the fellas discuss Easter holiday traditions, including best and worst Easter basket items.

Head coach Bill Tierney and Voice of the Pioneers Tyler Maun look back on last week's BIG EAST opener at Georgetown, celebrate the Denver Gymnastics Regional title and preview the Pioneers Bill Tierney Day match-up with Villanova on Saturday at Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium. 

We get an update on how the season has gone so far for the Bluejays, and a preview of the Big East conference season ahead of a home series with Villanova this weekend.

Episode 54 of The Mental Game features Sha Carter, a basketball standout who just finished her fifth-year senior season at Florida Gulf Coast. In this year's NCAA Tournament, Carter's Eagles pulled off a 12-over-5 upset of Washington State in the first round before falling to No. 4 Villanova in the Round of 32. Carter dives into the mental game of a March Madness upset in this episode. Prior to joining FGCU, Carter was a four-year standout at Division II Walsh University in North Canton Ohio, where she became the first player in program history to score 2,000 points. She also earned three All-America nods and led Walsh to three berths in the NCAA Tournament. Carter has declared for the WNBA Draft and will pursue her Master's Degree in Criminal Justice as she embarks on her professional career. She plans to work a detective following her basketball career. In her Mental Game debut, Carter takes us through: The Mental Game of a March Madness upset: What goes into preparing, how to pull it off and what the upset feels like postgame How it feels to end her college basketball career Why smiling is her key to on-court and off-court triumphs Much more, including her fascinating new pursuit Enjoy and remember to be kind to yourself. NOTE: I'm thrilled to be running in the Chicago Bank of America Half-Marathon this June to support Laaser's Ladybug Society. We're close to our goal of $2K to support mental health initiatives in schools — ⁠CLICK HERE TO DONATE⁠. The Mental Game is also a proud partner of Laaser's Ladybug Society, which is a designated 501c3 organization combatting the stigmas that surround mental health by actively fundraising to support mental health initiatives and innovations in our school system. The mental health challenges faced by our youth are unprecedented and it is time to get off the bench and get in the game as we fight for the mental wellbeing of the next generation. Learn more and join the fight at LaasersLadybugs.org! The Mental Game podcast is produced by Sam Brief and music is courtesy of David Brief and Channel J. You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, TuneIn and Stitcher. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sam-brief/support

Maddy Siegrist joins the show to discuss her legendary career at Villanova and what is next for her basketball career.

picture but more about beating your rivals. Then, he says Embiid may be the greatest Sixer of all-time, and pivots to a conversation about the Flyers being held hostage.   (32:56-58:42) Anthony and Andrew open the phone lines and praise Embiid for being the most dominant Sixers they have ever seen.  Then, Anthony and Andrew open today's vault, including a look back on a red-hot start by Chris Davis in 2013 and Orel Hershiser's record of 59 consecutive scoreless innings.   (58:42-1:17:11) The Cuz and Choonis go right back to the phones to talk to the city about the Sixers before they have a conversation about Tyrese Maxey's struggles.   (1:17:11-1:39:38) The guys discuss their excitement for their live broadcast at Victory Beer Hall at Xfinity Live ahead of tomorrow's home opener for the Phillies, and then they discuss the team's start to this season.  (1:39:38-2:04:36) Maddy Siegrist joins the show to discuss her legendary career at Villanova and what is next for her basketball career. Then, they discuss pets and go back to the phone lines.   (2:04:36-2:25:36) Anthony and Andrew discuss today's Phillies game as they look to take the series against the Yankees with Aaron Nola on the mound. Then, they debate Embiid's place on the all-time list among all Philadelphia athletes.  (2:25:36-2:57:15) The show wraps up with the guys debating the greatest single seasons in Philly sports history. 

The UConn Huskies are your 2023 national champions, but how likely are they to repeat? And where do we have them in our way-too-early top ten for next season? Hosts Andy and Isaac each discuss their top ten rankings for the upcoming season, which includes a shocking number of Big East teams and doesn't include the number one team in the NCAA Tournament, Alabama. Then we close the show discussing other teams we believe could be on the rise this season, including a Colorado team that added Eddie Lampkin and top prospect Cody Williams, and potential returns to glory for Georgetown, St. John's, and Villanova. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

UConn just capped the first-ever NCAA Tournament run where the champion won all six games by 13 or more points. They join 2000 Michigan State, 2001 Duke, 2009 UNC, & 2018 Villanova as the only five teams to win all six NCAA Tournament games by double digits. Danny Hurley's club, led by MOP Adam Sanogo was a great and worthy champion. It turns out we did have a great college basketball team. Despite not winning the championship, San Diego State isn't going anywhere. Brian Dutcher has built a great program that should continue to build on the past four years in which the Aztecs have won over 80% of their games. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

First Lady wants Iowa at the White House, too. Jalen Carter only working out for top 10 teams U-Conn’s 5th title   It was one of the most dominating NCAA Tournament performances ever… -.U-Conn flicked away San Diego State 76-59 last night in a game that was decided in the middle of the first half.  Huskies win 5th title since 1999, most in that 24 year span…(UNC, 3; Duke, 3: Fla, 2: Kansas, 2; Villanova, 2; B1G, 1). -Aztecs made their first 3 shots and 4 of their first 5. -Scoreless for 6:10, smattering of free throws here and there. -Lamar Butler’s 3 at 3:51 was the first field goal in 12:43! -It was only the SDSU defense that allowed them any hope by halftime.   -Connecticut won this game on the defensive end.  At least that’s what happened in the 1st half.  SDSU could not score over Adama Sonogo, Donovan Clingan or Alex Caraban. -Worth noting….Tristen Newton was a 3-year player at ECU before transferring to U-Conn…. -Naheim Alleyene played at VT before moving to U-Conn…   -They haven’t been as consistent as the others in that category, but….5 for 5 in title games and 5 wins in 9 trips to the second weekend…they have made the most of their chances. So, the first lady, Jill Biden said something after the LSU win over Iowa that I am not at all a fan of… -LSU is going to the White House – at least they’ll be invited to go. -The First Lady, however wants Iowa to also come to the white house – and I’m not sure why. -Caitlin Clark is great.  She was probably the best player in March regardless of gender. -But, White House trips are for championship teams (participation trophy?) -Kinda like when the Colts hung a banner at Lucas Oil field for making the AFC Championship Game.  Remember “AFC Finalist”. Canes host the Senators tonight at PNC Arena with a chance to potentially all but end the Metropolitan Division race… -Devils host the Penguins

Michigan big man Hunter Dickinson entered the transfer portal over the weekend and will be one of the most sought after players this offseason. He scored 18.5 points this past season, stands 7'1, would provide rim protection, oh and by the way: knocks down 3s at a career 36% clip including 42.1% last season. Host Isaac Schade lays out reasons he would and would not fit with Carolina, and in particular, Armando Bacot in the frontcourt. Could he form another big three with Bacot and RJ Davis? What would it mean for Jalen Washington's role? The Tar Heels need front court help, and this would provide that in a massive way. Ian Jackson and Elliot Cadeau both provided some updates in their reclassification rumors over the weekend. Both still project to stay in 2024 although are doing things and having conversations that would allow the move to happen if decided upon. The rumor mill was swirling about Villanova's Justin Moore to UNC, but it was not to be as the Wildcat will stay home for his 5th and final season. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Rob Dauster, Jeff Goodman, Randolph Childress, Terrence Oglesby, John Fanta, and Greg Waddell recap the Final Four games and preview the national championship live from Houston! 01:00 = Previewing UConn vs San Diego State 14:02 = Should Donovan Clingan go pro? 19:05 = Recapping San Diego State's thrilling win 27:50 = How will the title game be officiated? 36:02 = Kobe Bufkin leaving; is Michigan in trouble? 44:24 = Where does Hunter Dickinson go? 50:01 = Justin Moore returning to Villanova! Sign up for Underdog Fantasy here and use code FIELD for a 100% deposit match up to $100 Sign up for Field of 68's bracket pool here Download the VLTED app here The Field of 68 merch store is now LIVE Purchase The Almanac here SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Youtube Channel SUBSCRIBE to the Field of 68 Daily THE FIELD OF 68 IS POWERED BY BET RIVERS FOLLOW: Twitter Instagram Youtube https://thefieldof68.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the final four this weekend Howard takes a look back to 1985.

"Tim Graham And Friends" brought to you by CTBK talks NFL owners meetings and reviews University at Buffalo's hiring of Villanova hoops assistant George Halcovage.

March 29, 2023: The 2022-23 MSU men's basketball season was a strange one in that it was marked by consistently inconsistent play. After a fast and very promising start against top rated Gonzaga, Kentucky, and Villanova, the injury bug hit MSU as Jaden Akins was shut down a second time (he had foot surgery before the start of the season) and Malik Hall suffered the same stress reaction injury in his foot which sidelined him for a number of weeks. MSU limped through the non-conference schedule with a loss to Alabama and wins over Oregon and Portland in the PK85 before getting destroyed in South Bend on what we can only assume were tired legs. Big Ten play did not start out well as Michigan State fell on their home opener to Northwestern who turned out to be a pretty good team. In what became one very impressive trait for the team, they bounced back and won a road game against Penn State as they showed the ability to repeatedly get off the mat whenever they got knocked down. Big Ten play resumed after a few easy home non-conference games with a decent start until Malik Hall reinjured his foot and was forced to miss some time again. By this time, Akins had recovered and was starting to play more but the Spartans were playing good defense but struggling to score. It wasn't until the end of the season before they got the offense humming just in time for the post season play. Unfortunately, they were unable to carry that over into the Big Ten Tournament where they continued playing the same leaky defense as at the end of the regular season leading to a loss in the opening round to Ohio State. Fortunately, MSU put it together and played their best basketball of the season in the NCAA tournament and as a 7 seed defeated a tough 10 seed USC Trojans. They beat USC and second round opponent, Marquette, despite their worst 3 point shooting performances of the year on the backs of good defense and attacking the rim. Then, in the Sweet 16 the Spartans fell in overtime to Kansas State in one of the most entertaining games of the tournament. Are you looking for Spartan gear? There's only one place to go to get your MSU T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts — Nudge Printing. Nudge is owned and operated by Gabe and Brittany, two MSU alums. The business is operated out of Michigan and screen prints super high quality products. They also have a large assortment of apparel for other schools as well as stickers for your wall, car, or computer. You can also buy our merchandise to sport around town where all the sales proceeds go to support the show. If you have a home in Michigan you know the importance of clearing water efficiently away from your home off the roof. Unfortunately, the outdoor beauty of Michigan means you have to deal with leaves and debris that pile up in your gutters. Sometimes, those gutters also can't keep up with the rain or leave puddles by your foundation. If you live in the Grand Rapids area (Muskegon to Saugatuck to Rockford to Lowell) contact Kurt Stauffer at the Brothers that Just Do Gutters. They are real professionals who will clean, repair, or replace your gutters and protect your home. Mention ‘final four' to Kurt and get 10% off your service.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Villanova Guard, Harold Jensen, joins The Morning Team to talk about The 1985 Villanova Team, beating Georgetown in The Final, and Free Throw Joe vs. The Pros.

16:00 - 43:00 Former Rutgers head coach, Fred Hill, Jr, who was also an assistant at Seton Hall (2x), Villanova, FDU and Rider, joins host Bryan DeNovellis to talk about his 2nd annual "Basketball Reunion" at the Prudential Center on Monday, April 3rd honoring some of the greatest coaches, players and teams in New Jersey basketball history. :00 - 16:00 Bryan also recaps UConn's win over Arkansas in the Sweet 16 and the Huskies matchup with Gonzaga in the Elite 8