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Watch Off the Bench Presented by UDF with Chatterbox Sports Monday-Friday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. LIVE on the Chatterbox Sports YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE to the channel to ensure you never miss a thing. The 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, launching on March 18, promises another thrilling March Madness with its blend of powerhouse programs, emerging mid-majors, and inevitable surprises. The 68-team field, finalized on Selection Sunday, March 16, features 31 automatic qualifiers from conference tournaments and 37 at-large bids selected by the NCAA committee. With Selection Sunday now behind us, the bracket is set, and the First Four kicks off the action in Dayton, Ohio, on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 18-19, narrowing the field to 64. The tournament culminates at the Alamodome in San Antonio on April 7, but the opening days will shape the narrative. In the 2025 NCAA First Four, Xavier faced Texas on Wednesday, March 19, in a thrilling matchup. Xavier trailed by as much as 13 points but mounted a furious second-half comeback, fueled by hot shooting and a supportive Dayton crowd. The Musketeers erased the deficit, tying the game at 65 with eight minutes left, and finished with an 86-80 victory, led by Zach Freemantle's clutch scoring (15 points, including six in the final two minutes). Texas' Tre Johnson (18 points) couldn't stop the collapse, and Xavier advanced to face Illinois. On Tuesday, March 18, North Carolina dominated San Diego State in a lopsided 95-68 blowout. The Tar Heels, a controversial at-large pick, silenced doubters early, building a 24-point halftime lead. RJ Davis was unstoppable, going 6-for-6 from three-point range, while San Diego State never found its rhythm, trailing by as much as 33 in the second half. North Carolina moved on to play Ole Miss, proving they belonged in the field of 64. Thursday, March 20, 2025, marks the start of the NCAA Tournament's First Round, a 16-game marathon that ignites March Madness with wall-to-wall action. Across eight host cities—Lexington, Providence, Wichita, Denver, and more—top seeds like Duke and Florida take on No. 16 underdogs, while volatile 8-9 and 7-10 matchups promise drama. Fresh off Tuesday's First Four upset, where Alabama State stunned Saint Francis (PA) with an 85-foot pass and a game-winning layup, the day carries upset potential—watch for a 12-seed like McNeese State to challenge a 5-seed like Clemson. Games tip off around noon EDT and run late, broadcast across CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with fans glued to screens for buzzer-beaters and bracket chaos.

On this St. Patrick's Day 2025 Lance talks plenty of Xavier with head coach Sean Miller and players Ryan Conwell and Zach Freemantle, talks about the Bengals' big deals with Tee and Ja'Marr with Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic plus talk about Reds Spring training and Chad Dotson's book, "Cincinnati Reds: The Big 50"

On this St. Patrick's Day 2025 Lance talks plenty of Xavier with head coach Sean Miller and players Ryan Conwell and Zach Freemantle, talks about the Bengals' big deals with Tee and Ja'Marr with Paul Dehner Jr. of The Athletic plus talk about Reds Spring training and Chad Dotson's book, "Cincinnati Reds: The Big 50"

Lance is joined by Xavier forward Zach Freemantle to talk about his reaction to making the big tournament.

Lance is joined by Xavier forward Zach Freemantle to talk about his reaction to making the big tournament.

Xavier has lost two in a row. Zach Freemantle is hurt so badly they can't even image him. The Musketeers are 8-4 and way off the bubble. Is there any reason for hope? The guys think the UConn game gives the plan forward, but there are caveats. We discuss that, answer your questions, and clown on Doug Gottlieb on this episode of Banter.

In today's episode of Locked On UConn, we break down the Huskies' Big East opener against Xavier at the XL Center. With Samson Johnson sidelined in concussion protocol and Xavier missing their star, Zach Freemantle, this game will test the depth and adaptability of both teams. We'll dive into the matchups, spotlight key players like Liam McNeeley, Tarris Reed Jr., and the returning Ahmad Nowell, and discuss the evolving roles of Jaylin Stewart and Jayden Ross. Plus, we'll analyze the impact of an energetic XL Center crowd and predict how UConn can start Big East play with a statement win. Show Notes UConn's Big East opener against Xavier is shaping up to be a clash of depth and adjustments. The Huskies are looking to overcome the loss of Samson Johnson, whom Dan Hurley called the “heart and soul” of the team, while Xavier is without their leading scorer and rebounder, Zach Freemantle. Tonight's key storylines include the continued rise of Liam McNeeley, fresh off his career-high 26-point game against Gonzaga, and the potential impact of Ahmad Nowell, who is returning to action after a shoulder injury. Jaylin Stewart has stepped up as a dependable shooter and passer, while Jayden Ross has emerged as a defensive spark plug, using his length to disrupt opponents like he did against Ryan Nembhard at Madison Square Garden. This game will also test UConn's ability to handle Xavier's likely smaller lineup, with players like Tarris Reed Jr. and Youssouf Singare stepping into critical roles. A strong showing from the XL Center crowd could be the difference-maker in what Dan Hurley has called a “fortress” atmosphere. Ads FanDuel AdGet ready to tackle the NFL action with FanDuel, America's Number One Sportsbook! Because right now, new customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if you win! The FanDuel Sportsbook app gives you everything you need to place live bets on the NFL—all in one place. So when you get a hunch in the middle of the game, you can check out the latest stats, view live play-by-play, and so much more on the same page where you place your bets. Just visit FANDUEL DOT COM to join today. You'll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET. That's FANDUEL DOT COM. Never waste a hunch and make every moment more with FanDuel, an official sportsbook partner of the NFL. College Football Playoff AdIt's that time of the year—the College Football Playoff is back! And with the newly expanded 12-team format, it's guaranteed to be bigger and better than ever—bringing you all the hard-hitting and high-flying excitement that you love. TNT Sports' coverage of the College Football Playoff begins December 21st, starting with the College Football Playoff Kickoff Show presented by AT&T at 11 AM Eastern. Leading into our first matchup—the Southern Methodist University Mustangs battling the Penn State Nittany Lions at noon. Then, the Clemson Tigers look to upset the Texas Longhorns in a showdown at 4 PM Eastern. Don't miss a moment of the action. Watch the College Football Playoff presented by Allstate—LIVE on TNT, TruTV, TBS, and Max.

On today's mini-pod, we discuss the emergence of Liam McNeeley as the leader of this UConn team, following his 26-point, 8-rebound performance in a crucial win. We break down why McNeeley has taken the reins, how his all-around play is elevating the team, and why the criticism he's faced is unwarranted. We also dive into Aidan Mahaney's role and how Dan Hurley can unlock his potential by creating opportunities for him to play off the ball. Finally, with Samson Johnson out and Xavier missing Zach Freemantle, we explore the opportunities ahead for Tarris Reed to dominate in UConn's frontcourt. Segment 1: Liam McNeeley's Team Liam McNeeley proved once and for all that this is his team after a standout performance in UConn's latest win. While Alex Karaban, Hasson Diarra, and Solo Ball all contribute to winning, it's McNeeley who has emerged as the go-to player when the Huskies need a shot creator. His 26 points and 8 rebounds showed his ability to dominate in a variety of ways—inside, outside, and even as a distributor. Dan Hurley himself compared McNeeley to Cam Spencer, calling him a player “born” to fill that role. We also address the unfounded criticism McNeeley has received, pushing back against those doubting his impact. Segment 2: Unlocking Aidan Mahaney Aidan Mahaney hasn't yet reached his full potential with UConn, and this segment focuses on what needs to change. At St. Mary's, Mahaney excelled as a creator, playing off the ball and working off screens set by savvy point guards like Augustus Marciulionis Jr. For UConn, the key is finding ways to replicate that setup, possibly using Liam McNeeley as a point forward. Allowing Aidan to run off curls and attack without relying on heavy dribbling could unlock his scoring ability. With Ahmad Nowell returning from injury soon to take over more point guard minutes, now is the time to carve out a defined role for Aidan in the rotation. Segment 3: Tarris Reed's Big Opportunity With Samson Johnson sidelined and Xavier's Zach Freemantle out, Tarris Reed has a major chance to shine. Reed has already shown flashes of dominance with his physicality, rim protection, and ability to finish in the paint. This game presents an ideal matchup for Reed to take control and potentially solidify his role as a starter. Additionally, Youssef Singare will likely see minutes, and UConn may experiment with small-ball lineups featuring Alex Karaban at the 5. This is a crucial moment for UConn's frontcourt to assert itself as Big East play ramps up.From Liam McNeeley's emergence to Aidan Mahaney's potential and Tarris Reed's big opportunity, there's a lot to watch for as UConn navigates this crucial stretch. With Big East play ramping up, every player's role becomes even more important. Thanks for tuning in, and we'll be back soon to break down what comes next for the Huskies!Ad Reads Ad 1: FanDuel“This episode is brought to you by FanDuel, America's number-one sportsbook. Right now, new customers get $150 in bonus bets with any winning $5 Moneyline bet. That's $150 if your team wins. If you've been thinking about joining FanDuel, there's no better time to get in on the action. The app is easy to use, and there's a wide range of betting options, including spreads, player props, over/unders, and more. Visit FanDuel.com/YourPodcastName to get started today! FanDuel—make every moment more.” Ad 2: College Football Playoff on TNT Sports“It's that time of year—the College Football Playoff is back! And with the newly expanded 12-team format, it's guaranteed to be bigger and better than ever, bringing you all the hard-hitting and high-flying excitement you love. TNT Sports' coverage of the College Football Playoff begins December 21st, starting with the College Football Playoff Kickoff Show presented by AT&T at 11 AM Eastern. That leads into our first matchup: the Southern Methodist University Mustangs battling the Penn State Nittany Lions at noon. Then, at 4 PM Eastern, the Clemson Tigers look to upset the Texas Longhorns in a thrilling showdown. Don't miss a moment of the action! Watch the College Football Playoff presented by Allstate—LIVE on TNT, TruTV, TBS, and Max.  

Show Summary:UConn men's basketball has wrapped up a rollercoaster non-conference slate, turning things around after early struggles in Maui with statement wins over Baylor, Texas, and Gonzaga. Now, the Huskies head into Big East play with renewed momentum, but history hasn't been on their side when it comes to conference openers. UConn faces Xavier on Wednesday night at the XL Center in a game that sets the tone for the season. We'll break down UConn's turnaround, the keys to the Xavier matchup, and where the Big East as a whole stands after an underwhelming non-conference performance. Show Notes Segment 1: UConn's Non-Conference Redemption• UConn's early struggles in Maui saw them drop three straight games to unranked teams, raising concerns about depth, identity, and their ability to handle adversity.• Since then, UConn has responded like champions, winning three major games:• Baylor: A tough, gritty win against an elite team.• Texas (on the road): A statement of resilience.• Gonzaga (at MSG): A dominant performance highlighted by Liam McNeeley's breakout 26-point, 8-rebound game.• Dan Hurley credited the team's “champion's will” for their ability to recover from the early losses and head into conference play back where they want to be.• Key Players Emerging:• Liam McNeeley is living up to the hype and looks like the clear frontrunner for Big East Freshman of the Year.• Solo Ball continues to make plays, showing he can provide energy and scoring when needed.• UConn is entering the Big East slate with momentum, but the question remains—can they sustain it as the competition intensifies? Segment 2: UConn vs. Xavier Preview – Breaking the Conference Opener Curse• UConn's struggles in conference openers are well-documented:• 19-26 all-time in conference openers since 1979.• 1-5 under Dan Hurley, including losses to Seton Hall, Creighton, and Providence in recent years.• The game vs. Xavier:• Xavier will be without leading scorer and rebounder Zach Freemantle due to injury. That's a massive loss for Sean Miller's squad.• Key players for Xavier:• Ryan Conwell: A lethal shooter who can stretch the defense.• Dayvion McKnight: Xavier's dynamic guard who makes plays on both ends.• UConn's Potential Absence:• Samson Johnson (starting center) is in concussion protocol after exiting the Gonzaga game early. If Johnson can't go, look for extended minutes from Yousef Singare and Terrace Reed to help anchor the frontcourt.• The Keys for UConn:1. Defensive Discipline: Can they contain Xavier's shooters without fouling?2. Frontcourt Depth: Without Johnson, UConn's ability to dominate inside may rely on Singare, Reed, and even smaller lineups.3. Fast Start: Historically, UConn has struggled in these opening games. They need to set the tone early to break the conference opener curse. Segment 3: State of the Big East – Where Does the League Stand?• The Big East has underwhelmed in non-conference play:• Record against Power 4: 5-9 vs. Big 12, 4-6 vs. Big Ten, 3-5 vs. SEC.• Record vs. Top 25 teams: 7-8, with UConn and Marquette carrying the load.• Current Landscape:• UConn and Marquette are the only ranked teams, with both expected to contend for the conference title.• St. John's looks dangerous under Rick Pitino, narrowly missing an unbeaten start.• Creighton and Villanova have been inconsistent and need to stabilize heading into Big East play.• UConn's Role:• Dan Hurley has made it clear—he doesn't want UConn to “carry the league” again this season. While they're favorites to win the regular-season title, they'll face tougher nights this time around, particularly on the road.• Standouts So Far:• Kam Jones (Marquette): The Player of the Year frontrunner, leading the league with 20.1 PPG.• Liam McNeeley (UConn): The top freshman in the conference, already putting up elite performances.• Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton): A dominant defensive force, leading the league in blocks per game. The Big East has work to do to send more than three teams to the NCAA Tournament, and UConn will once again be at the center of the league's success. Final Thoughts:UConn saved its non-conference season with grit, resilience, and statement wins. Now the real journey begins in the Big East. Can the Huskies finally overcome their struggles in conference openers, or will Xavier present another early hurdle? The matchup at the XL Center will set the tone for UConn's Big East season—and with Samson Johnson's status up in the air, the Huskies' depth will be put to the test. Don't forget: I'll be LIVE after the game to break down everything—what worked, what didn't, and what this means for UConn's Big East run. GO HUSKIES!

Rick takes calls from Xavier fans and discusses Zach Freemantle's knee injury and the Crosstown Shootout.

Send us a textThe Sean Miller Podcast's Adam Baum is back on the pod to help us preview Wednesday's game against Xavier. We talk the big news around the injury to Xavier's Zach Freemantle, discuss how they'll adjust to his absence, last year's 40-point drubbing at the XL Center, and more. 

Sean Miller sits down with co-hosts Adam Baum and Paul Fritschner to get caught up on the Xavier Musketeers' off-season, update fans on the injury status of Zach Freemantle and Jerome Hunter, and discuss his excitement for the 2024-2025 season. Also, with Coach Miller being a dedicated football fan, he took a few minutes to share his thoughts on the start of the college and NFL seasons. ---------- All platforms: https://linktr.ee/seanmillerpod Follow Sean on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/CoachMillerXU Follow Paul on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/PaulFritschner Follow Adam on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AdamJBaum The Sean Miller Podcast is brought to you by Deer Park Roofing. Visit their website at: https://www.deerparkroofing.com/

Xavier's Sean Miller has a recalibrated roster and is looking to make some noise in the Big East this season. What did he take away from last year and how will he implement the lessons learned? Why there's a difference in having depth and having game experience. Discussing the new additions to the team and a Jerome Hunter update. How a year off will help Zach Freemantle. The importance of establishing a defensive identity this season. Could we see more than three teams from the Big East make it into the NCAA Tournament? And what must happen for Xavier to be a team that can advance in the 2025 NCAA Tournament? Plus, a full Big East offseason breakdown and preview of what's to come this season!

Back in the game and working hard each day, Zach Freemantle details his journey through the past five seasons and tells Head Coach Sean Miller how he's handled being isolated from the team so much. Don't miss Zach's goals for basketball season while he works towards his Master's degree at Xavier this season! ---------- All platforms: https://linktr.ee/seanmillerpod Follow Sean on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/CoachMillerXU Follow Paul on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/PaulFritschner Follow Adam on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/AdamJBaum The Sean Miller Podcast is brought to you by Deer Park Roofing. Visit their website at: https://www.deerparkroofing.com/

Rick takes callers and discusses Jaylen Harrell's visit, the NCAA evaluation period, Xavier's baseball team in the Big East Tournament, Zach Freemantle on the Sean Miller Podcast, and more.

Another week, another offseason episode of Often Daunted for you! National News: Keonte Kennedy, Kentucky's staff getting poached LOL, A new crappy postseason tournament proposed, Zach Freemantle out for potentially the entire season, Kansas guard Arterio Morris... alleged bad guy also Bill Self is a slimeball, Wish Juwan Howard a swift recovery, Rutgers playing St. John's for Jimmy V foundation. Indiana News: Indiana Football, congrats to Grace Berger, Cook Hall new banner, Indiana NIL Summit, Latest from Lunardi, Recruiting news, Trust Mike!, Indiana Hoosiers 2023-2024 Preseason Superlatives. Hoosier History Hit: Hoosiers we lost on 9/11. Have a great week Hoosier fans, follow me on everything @oftendaunted and take it easy!

On this week's episode of CBB Central, Brad and Kevin do their deep dive into the ACC ahead of the new season. First, they dish on the news of a potential Fox-run NIT competitor and Zach Freemantle's injury for Xavier. Then, it's on to the ACC, where we give you a rotation preview and outlook for every single team in the league as well as standings projections and more. Can Duke break through and win it all? Will North Carolina bounce back? Where does Miami stand after its Final Four run? And what's next for Louisville? All that and more as conference preview season begins.

Xavier Musketeers big man Zach Freemantle is still suffering from a foot injury and will miss the first part of the upcoming college basketball season, and could end up missing the entire year - a devastating blow for Sean Miller's team as they look to stay competitive in a crowded Big East conference.We continue our conference preview series by discussing the Big West, where Santa Barbara is expected to win again after adding key transfers in Yohan Traore (Auburn) and Ben Shtolzberg (Creighton) while keeping star guard Ajay Mitchell.Could Hawaii be a dark horse in the Big West, and who might take home some key end of season awards?Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Xavier Musketeers big man Zach Freemantle is still suffering from a foot injury and will miss the first part of the upcoming college basketball season, and could end up missing the entire year - a devastating blow for Sean Miller's team as they look to stay competitive in a crowded Big East conference. We continue our conference preview series by discussing the Big West, where Santa Barbara is expected to win again after adding key transfers in Yohan Traore (Auburn) and Ben Shtolzberg (Creighton) while keeping star guard Ajay Mitchell. Could Hawaii be a dark horse in the Big West, and who might take home some key end of season awards? Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 

Greg reacts to how Xavier will have to play without Zach Freemantle to begin this season & talks to Ethan Bock of The Portal Report on gauging teams with two time transfers that might be ineligible, which mid-majors have upside & value, & the benefit of teams bringing in multiple transfers from the same previous school. Podcast Highlights 3:55-How Xavier will play without Zach Freemantle 9:22-Interview with Ethan BockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Steven Albritton, Lacey Roberts and Fletcher Keel as they discuss President Joe Biden's official announcement of his re-election campaign, an officer-involved shooting investigation in Middletown, Zach Freemantle's return to Xavier for a fifth season and more.NEED MORE than just a dose? Watch the NOWCAST of our latest WLWT News 5 show here: https://www.wlwt.com/nowcastFOLLOW:Steven Albritton: @Steven Albritton (Twitter), Steven Albritton - Anchor/Reporter (Facebook)Kelly Rippin: @KellyRippin (Twitter), Kelly Rippin (Facebook), @kellyrippinnews (Instagram)WLWT: @WLWT (Twitter) WLWT (Facebook), @wlwt5 (Instagram)GET IT ALL: Breaking news, weather and local stories on WLWT.com

The Texas Longhorns have the opportunity to do what just five teams before them have been able to do, reach the Elite 8 of the NCAA Tournament. Standing in their way, are the Xavier Musketeers, who bring one of the more effective offenses left in the tournament. Xavier and head coach Sean Miller are coming off a close win in the opening round over Kennesaw State and a runaway victory over Pittsburgh, and are hoping to improve on the last year of Miller's last stint in Cincinnati with a trip to the Elite Eight. Miller leans heavily on a seven-man rotation weighted heavily toward the starters, with just five players boasting a double-digit scoring average for the year. Guard Souley Boum and forward Zach Freemantle lead the way for the Musketeers, averaging 16.5 and 15.2 points per game respectively, while Freemantle chips in 8.1 rebounds per game. How do the Longhorns stack up against the Musketeers and what will it take for Texas to come away with a win? Connect with the show on Twitter and Facebook. Intro and Outro: Earth, Wind, Fire (Ryan Little / CC BY-SA 4.0) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's March! This episode we focus on Xavier and the Big East tournament. The Musketeers haven't won a game here since 2019, but are poised to do so this season. We break down the loss of Zach Freemantle, the emergence of Cesare Edwards, and what impact that has on Xavier's chances of a deep run. We'll give our predictions for the tournament, the awards, and a piping hot take about Providence on this episode of Banter.

B-Frank & Sam return to preview the Big East Basketball tournament, which tips off Wednesday. They discuss numerous storylines ahead of what's sure to be an incredible four days of competition at Madison Square Garden. After knocking off UConn on the road earlier in the year and a furious comeback fell short against Marquette, how dangerous can St. John's be? Can Villanova put together a storybook run to reach the NCAA Tournament after an abysmal start to the season? Can Xavier keep winning now that we know Zach Freemantle will miss the remainder of the season? Can UConn maintain the level of play that has national talking heads predicting a deep run? Can Creighton get over the hump and raise a trophy after losing the league championship game in their previous 4 trips? Will Providence's abhorrent defense put them back on the bubble? There's no way Marquette can manage to get through a regular season and conference tournament losing just three games to a league this deep, is there?! The guys also take the temperatures on their alma maters. Kadary Richmond's health remains a question mark for Seton Hall, who demolished Providence at the AMP the last day of the regular season. Creighton enters the tourney as one of two teams who are riding multiple game winning streaks in which they've won by double digits. UConn is the other and a popular pick to cut down the nets Saturday night, but what happens when Dan Hurley is faced with tough coaching decisions down the stretch in tight games? Six teams have a legitimate shot to take home the crown, and predicting the outcomes is darn near impossible, but B-Frank and Sam share their picks for every game as well as who the tournament's Most Outstanding Player might be depending on who wins. We're in for a wild ride, and this episode is the perfect primer!

Paul Fritschner and Rick are joined by Adam Baum to discuss the breaking news of Zach Freemantle being out for the rest of the year. The guys also take calls from Xavier fans while previewing the Big East Tournament.

On Monday's show....*David DeJulius' Senior Day performance, Zach Freemantle's continued absence, and an opportunity for NKU.*The Bengals and Joe Mixon's future.*Joe Votto taking the heat off of the Reds' front office.*My impeccable soccer analysis.*Coworkers who bring smelly food to the office.Plus..EJ Snyder of the Bootleg Football Podcast on the combine, XU Head Coach Sean Miller, Kelsey Conway on the Bengals and Bearcats, and Rick Broering on NKU/Youngstown State. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger

Xavier Head Coach Sean Miller joined us to talk about the end of the regular season, Colby Jones' recent tear, Zach Freemantle's absence, and XU giving its seniors the coolest Senior Day gift of all-time. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger

On Monday's show....*David DeJulius' Senior Day performance, Zach Freemantle's continued absence, and an opportunity for NKU.*The Bengals and Joe Mixon's future.*Joe Votto taking the heat off of the Reds' front office.*My impeccable soccer analysis.*Coworkers who bring smelly food to the office.Plus..EJ Snyder of the Bootleg Football Podcast on the combine, XU Head Coach Sean Miller, Kelsey Conway on the Bengals and Bearcats, and Rick Broering on NKU/Youngstown State. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger

Xavier Head Coach Sean Miller joined us to talk about the end of the regular season, Colby Jones' recent tear, Zach Freemantle's absence, and XU giving its seniors the coolest Senior Day gift of all-time. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger

B-Frank & Sam return for a quick show ahead of the penultimate weekend of Big East hoops to review a decisive previous week. On one side of the standings, Georgetown picked up an elusive road win. On the other, Marquette's win in Omaha has them primed to hang a regular season banner. They'll remind anyone who is willing to listen that they were picked NINTH in the preseason coaches poll. Each co-host's alma mater left some meat on the bone this past week as Seton Hall let another winnable game slip away and Creighton dropped their first home game of the conference slate, and only the league's second home loss among the top 4. UConn is hitting their stride at the right time as Jordan Hawkins' draft stock continues to rise. Xavier (twice) and Providence (once) fell to dash their hopes of winning the league's regular season, but this just creates more must-watch seeding storylines ahead of the conference tournament at MSG. Elsewhere, Villanova has won 4 of 5 ahead of the Creighton game Sam will attend Saturday in Philly, Butler is still undefeated in games decided by five points or fewer, DePaul still hasn't won since knocking off Xavier at home, and St. John's remains...interesting as contributors either returned from suspension or are mysteriously missing. It's little surprise that Marquette laid claim to the best stretch as they won the de-facto regular season title beating Creighton in a nail-biter. Xavier dropped two in the past week as their struggles without Zach Freemantle continue, thus they received the dishonor of worst stretch. This week's top performers are all on teams that are rolling at the right time as a new name has justifiably entered into the Big East POY discussion. This week's big question revolves around who we'd least like to run into at the Big East Tournament. Though some probable matchups scare Brian and Sam, neither wants anything to do with Marquette for a few reasons. They wrap up by mentioning the league's must-see games ahead of next Saturday's all-day regular season finale.

Rick Broering of Musketeer Report joins me on Wednesdays to talk XU and NKU basketball. This week we chatted about the Musketeers' loss to Villanova, fatigue, and how long Xavier should expect to be without Zach Freemantle. We also discussed NKU's weird schedule, the final two regular season games for the Norse, and their appearance on "Bad Beats."Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger

Rick Broering of Musketeer Report joins me on Wednesdays to talk XU and NKU basketball. This week we chatted about the Musketeers' loss to Villanova, fatigue, and how long Xavier should expect to be without Zach Freemantle. We also discussed NKU's weird schedule, the final two regular season games for the Norse, and their appearance on "Bad Beats."Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger

While riding on the the bus to Indy for Friday night's game against Butler, Xavier Head Coach Sean Miller joined me to talk about his team's two wins without Zach Freemantle, the emergence of Jerome Hunter and Desmond Claude, his team's effective and efficient three-point shooting, and more...Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger

Rick Broering of Musketeer Report joins me on Wednesdays to talk XU and NKU basketball. This week, we talked about Xavier's two wins without Zach Freemantle, the Musketeers' depth, Desmond Claude's potential, why Butler isn't any good, and NKU's loss to Youngstown State. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger

While riding on the the bus to Indy for Friday night's game against Butler, Xavier Head Coach Sean Miller joined me to talk about his team's two wins without Zach Freemantle, the emergence of Jerome Hunter and Desmond Claude, his team's effective and efficient three-point shooting, and more...Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger

Rick Broering of Musketeer Report joins me on Wednesdays to talk XU and NKU basketball. This week, we talked about Xavier's two wins without Zach Freemantle, the Musketeers' depth, Desmond Claude's potential, why Butler isn't any good, and NKU's loss to Youngstown State. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger

Paul Fritschner and Rick discuss Xavier's wins over Providence and St. John's without Zach Freemantle live on Twitter spaces while taking calls from Xavier fans. The podcast also includes a guest appearance from The Enquirer's Adam Baum.

B-Frank and Sam return in chipper moods as Seton Hall has won 8 of 10 and Creighton controls their own destiny in the race for the regular season crown heats up. B-Frank runs through the standings and the boys begin power rankings bottom up. Georgetown collected their first conference win in 30 tries right after we finished recording the previous episode. DePaul and Butler are back in the basement after looking promising earlier in the year. The Johnnies' only win since last show was a 2-point thriller over Georgetown in which Rockford native A.J. Storr played well and hit a ballsy shot late. Justin Moore has returned for Villanova, but they're still winless with him in the lineup after having faced the conference's top teams. UConn is treading water, but couldn't pick up a quality win against Xavier and played Georgetown tighter than expected. Seton Hall is sitting firmly on the bubble after reeling off three straight wins, the most recent of which got off to a glacial pace scoring against DePaul Sunday. Providence shouldn't be looked past as they also control their own destiny in the conference title race. Bryce Hopkins has come back to earth, but Jared Bynum has elevated his play during a 2-1 stretch since last recording. Xavier survived a tough road test at UConn, but fell to Creighton and is now without Zach Freemantle for what appears to be the remainder of the regular season. Jack Nunge has stepped up in a major way in Freemantle's absence as X should roll over Butler in their only game of the week. The Jays are flying high after winning 6 straight - tied for their longest conference winning streak since joining the league. Can they keep it rolling in Newark against the Pirates and survive 5 of 8 on the road to end the regular season? Finally, Marquette is still in the driver's seat after 5 consecutive wins, a far cry from the 9th place spot they were selected in the preseason. Tyler Kolek has turned himself into one of the nation's premier lead guards and the Golden Eagles can be solid on defense when the situation calls for it. Creighton and Villanova are unanimous best and worst stretch winners, as the recipe behind the Jays' extended win streak has been their defense thanks to Ryan Kalkbrenner rounding into form. He looks every bit the conference's defending DPOY. Villanova is 4-11 in games decided by single digits, and they'll have to begin winning some games to avoid going .500 or worse for just the second time in the past 20 seasons. Tyler Kolek gets top performer nods from both B-Frank and Sam, while Jack Nunge gets a nod from Sam. Homer picks round out the segment as Kadary Richmond and the entire Jays' defensive unit are highlighted. The Creighton-Seton Hall game highlights this week's games to watch, while UConn has a prove-it week as they host Marquette before traveling to Creighton. This weekend's St. John's Providence matchup will also be a sneaky entertaining matchup. The lads finish up by reminiscing about the most court storm worthy moments from their favorite teams.

Hosts John Baldridge and Alex Biernat break down the Bengals loss to the Chiefs. The guys discuss Xavier's injury to Zach Freemantle, the Musketeers win against Providence on Wednesday, and the Musketeers upcoming matchup at home tomorrow vs St. Johns.

This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, continues its ninth season with guests Connecticut sophomore guard Jordan Hawkins, Butler head coach Thad Matta and CBS Sports Network analyst Jon Rothstein.The fifth episode of TWITBE reviews the past week of BIG EAST basketball, taking a deep dive into the league past the halfway point. As the home teams continue to dominate, the top four teams in the standings–Marquette, Xavier, Providence and Creighton–are currently 8-0 against each other on their home floors. On Wednesday, the 16th-ranked Musketeers protected their home court in overtime against No. 17 Providence, despite losing Zach Freemantle to an injury. On the same night, No. 14 Marquette came back to secure a home win over Villanova.The BIG EAST Spotlight is on UConn guard Jordan Hawkins, who discusses the growth in his game in his sophomore season with the Huskies. Ranking second on the squad with 16.6 points per game, in addition to knocking down a team high 61 shots from deep on a .399 clip, Hawkins explains how his confidence is through the roof compared to his freshman year. He also mentions how the game has slowed down for him and how he is making better decisions on both ends of the court. The BIG EAST Focus shines on Butler head coach Thad Matta, ahead of the Bulldogs' showdown with Marquette Saturday at 2 p.m. ET on FS1. Returning to the Butler sidelines after taking some time away from coaching, it has been a rollercoaster first season for Matta and the Bulldogs, but one they look to build upon as the program looks to regain national prominence.CBS Sports Network analyst Jon Rothstein gives a view on the national perspective. Rothstein points out the outstanding seasons both Providence and Marquette are putting together, despite low expectations by outsiders prior to the season. With Providence, Rothstein discusses how the Friars lost all five starters a season ago, but have replenished the lineup and now are in position to get back to the NCAA Tournament with a quality seed. As for Marquette, he explains how this is the best offensive team Shaka Smart has coached, comparing to his 2012 VCU team, as well as how Marquette looks the part of a team that can win multiple games in the tournament.The episode's “Who's Hot” segment features the return of “Blast from the Past”, rewinding the tape to just a season ago, February 2nd, 2022. Marquette beat Villanova 83-73 at Fiserv Forum. Coupled with their win over the Wildcats in December, the Golden Eagles became the first BIG EAST team to take down Villanova four straight times since the league's reconfiguration 10 years ago.The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST radio host, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode.To join the conversation and send questions to Rooke (@JRbroadcaster) and McNamara (@KevinMcNamara33), use #TWITBE on Twitter. Fans may submit questions to be featured on the show. Please subscribe, rate and review to keep #TWITBE top of the podcast charts.This will air Saturday, Feb. 4 at 11 a.m. ET on Sirius 134 XM 201 Online 964 leading into the Georgetown broadcast of UConn @ Georgetown. 

Norlander's back in the saddle, it's the beginning of February, and we must talk Kansas' win over Kansas State and the super-compelling Big 12 race. After that, the guys stumble into a ridiculous #TriviaTime, talk Clemson and its shakiness at the top of the ACC, Alabama vs. Tennessee, Nevada, the Mountain West, Zach Freemantle's injury, and the Wednesday and Thursday college basketball slate. The exact kind of show to help out your Wednesday, we think. Read: Norlander: How Xavier senior Souley Boum emerged as one of college basketball's most valuable transfers »Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and wherever else you listen to podcasts.  »Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Kyle_Boone @DavidWCobb @NataTheScribe »You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, "Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast," or "Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast." »Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com »Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw »For more college hoops coverage, visit https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ »To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick Broering of Musketeer Report joins me on Wednesdays to talk XU and NKU basketball. We talked about the impact of Zach Freemantle's absence from the Musketeers, XU/Providence, and weird Horizon League scheduling. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger

Meghan McKeown, John Henson and Terrence Oglesby react to Kansas State-Kansas as well as the rest of Tuesday's MASSIVE slate!! 1:00 - INSTANT REACTION to Kansas' win 8:00 - TCU is a Big 12 favorite 18:15 - Duke needs to be more consistent 26:30 - Clemson is in trouble 34:00 - Maryland takes down Indiana 38:00 - What went wrong for Indiana? 42:55 - Illinois keeps it rolling 48:30 - Zach Freemantle out for Xavier 52:00 - Alabama is still in the best team conversation 58:30 - Afters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rick Broering of Musketeer Report joins me on Wednesdays to talk XU and NKU basketball. We talked about the impact of Zach Freemantle's absence from the Musketeers, XU/Providence, and weird Horizon League scheduling. Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEgger

It wasn't a great end to the week, but Xavier still sits in a really good spot... unless Zach Freemantle is hurt. He may be, which puts the Musketeers February in jeopardy. We break down each power conference to see how strong they are and where that could put X, answer questions about the (lack of) depth, and get into the ridiculous schedules refs choose to work on this episode of Banter.

Villanova (8-7) took on the Big East conference leading Xavier (12-3) at the Finneran Pavilion on a Saturday late afternoon. The Musketeers got the better of the play in both halves, behind 29 points from Zach Freemantle, in an 88-80 win. WXVU's David Szczepanski and Dominic Richetti provided play-by-play coverage. WXVU's Stephen Cain provided pre-game, halftime, and postgame analysis live from the WXVU studio.

Xavier has ripped off a 5-0 start and has one of the best offenses in the nation. The defense and depth, though, are not nearly so good. How do teams that profile like X get on at the pointy end of the season? We'll discuss that, Zach Freemantle, and answer all your questions on this episode of Banter.

B-Frank and Sam return after a week-and-a-half holiday hiatus to discuss the new balance of power in their favorite basketball conference. Georgetown has lost 25 straight conference games in an impressively bad skid after getting hot to win the Big East Tournament two seasons ago. They run through the standings, which experienced quite the shakeup as previously unbeaten UCONN dropped consecutive road contests against Xavier, then Providence. The Friars are 5-0 in conference play for the first time in their history much thanks to efforts from Fenwick alum Bryce Hopkins. Xavier, like Providence, has also won 8 straight behind an ultra-efficient frontcourt of Jack Nunge & Zach Freemantle. Marquette continues to stay ahead of schedule and rack up conference wins, and Creighton has won three straight home games ahead of a week in which they travel to UCONN & Xavier. We'd be shocked if the conference regular season champ comes from outside of those five teams, but Justin Moore is now practicing with Villanova, so don't count the Wildcats out quite yet. B-Frank continues to be frustrated by Seton Hall's effort, though the Pirates have been shooting better from the charity stripe the past couple games. The fellas discuss the best (Providence) and worst (UCONN & St. John's) stretches since last recording. Providence's impressively re-tooled roster has proven they can win games scoring in the 70's and play tough defense, no surprise given Ed Cooley patrols the sidelines. If UCONN fancies themselves a title contender they'll have to not be so reliant on threes, quit sending opposing teams to the foul line, and keep their composure on the sidelines - looking at you, Dan Hurley. St. John's has all but proven themselves fraudulent after stacking up wins in a noncompetitive non-con slate. The Johnnies' mess unfortunately overshadows an incredible season by Joel Soriano thus far. The aforementioned Zach Freemantle (for the second straight week) and Jack Nunge are two of this recent stretch's top performers. Trey Alexander also gets the nod from Sam after pouring in 32 points on Christmas day and leading the Jays in assists - shooting well and adding 15 points - in a blowout win over B-Frank's Pirates in Omaha. B-Frank then introduces a new segment in which he and Sam discuss a thought-provoking question, kicking off this week by running through our top three favorite teams to beat/most frustrating teams to lose to. Interestingly enough, Marquette appears on both lists. They conclude by mentioning this next stretch's games to watch, as the conference's top tier has plenty of opportunities to prove its mettle against each other.

Conference play has tipped off in the two weeks since B-Frank and Sam last recorded, and UCONN is still undefeated atop the standings. Providence and Xavier are also 2-0 in league play. After running through the rest of the standings (0:20-1:06), Sam shares his holiday spirit after the Jays pulled off a get-right win over Butler in Omaha - just their second home game in 31 days. The guys talk about how important Ryan Kalkbrenner is to Creighton's defensive identity and how a sleeveless Baylor Scheierman needs to play to achieve the team's lofty preseason expectations. A less rosy B-Frank lays out the issues with Seton Hall's start to conference play, highlighted by poor jump-shooting and the incredible free-throw defense SHU opponents have managed to play (1:10-24:30). Power rankings (24:35-55:56) follow as UCONN, Providence, Xavier, and Villanova each have notable winning streaks heading into important matchups in the week after Christmas. Marquette fought valiantly in a tough Providence road environment paced by a career night from Charlie Kolek a quick drive from where he grew up, but ultimately fell in a double-OT thriller. The Golden Eagles are ahead of schedule and can score with anyone. St. John's doesn't have any resume-boosting wins to speak of and don't appear poised to pick up many throughout conference play. Creighton finally got off the schneid but has plenty of work to do before they're worthy of the praise heaped on them when they were undefeated and ranked in the top 10 in November. Butler fell fast after not showing much fight in the second half against UCONN and Creighton, but could trip up Providence at Hinkle next week. Shaheen Holloway still hasn't gotten buy-in from all his players in South Orange. Georgetown showed fight against Xavier and UCONN, but have no depth and can't get stops when they need to. DePaul is in the basement yet again. B-Frank & Sam briefly touch on the teams who have had the best and worst stretches since our last recording (56:00-58:35) before focusing on the top performers during that same time period (58:36-1:01:41). Bryce Hopkins is playing like a man possessed and deserves to be put on every national watchlist he's eligible for. Kadary Richmond is Seton Hall's most reliable offensive weapon by a long shot. Zach Freemantle, much to Sam's chagrin, has appeared to put whatever issues plagued him last year en route to a hyper-efficient stretch of games. Frederick King gets an honorable mention for doing his best Ryan Kalkbrenner impression in the last few games while Creighton's center dealt with and returned from an illness. They finish up by touching on the Big East's games to watch before the new year (1:01:52-1:03:51) as marquee matchups abound for Villanova, Xavier, UCONN, and Marquette. We also get a Christmas day matchup in Omaha as the Jays host DePaul.

Eric Fawcett (Gator Country) and Neil W. Blackmon (Saturday Down South) preview the PK 85: Phil Knight Legacy tournament, which begins on Thanksgiving Day in Portland. Florida opens with a terrific résumé opportunity against a very good Xavier team, with the winner likely to play Duke. Eric and Neil break down the Gators and Musketeers, an epic frontcourt matchup between Jack Nunge, Zach Freemantle, and Colin Castleton, and what makes Xavier's offense so good. Plus, why Florida's wings may give Xavier's backcourt trouble, and how Florida can attack a two-big lineup from Sean Miller's team. The guys also preview the remainder of an elite field at the PK 85, from a young, big, incredibly talented Duke team to Purdue and its Wooden candidate in Zach Edey to Press Virginia to a top 10 Gonzaga team, why this field is marvelous and every game will be a dogfight. Happy Thanksgiving to all our listeners, their loved ones, friends, and families!

The College Basketball Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network previews the upcoming basketball season for the Xavier Musketeers. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) and Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac) break down the Xavier roster and highlight what they did in recruiting and the transfer portal this offseason. How will the Musketeers look under Sean Miller once again?OUTGOING 6'4 G Paul Scruggs (12 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast) 6'4 G Nate Johnson (10 pts, 38% 3pt) 6'1 G Dwon Odom (6 pts, 2 ast) INCOMING 6'3 G Souley Boum (Transfer from UTEP - 20 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast) 6'5 G Des Claude (Freshman from New Haven, CT - Ranked #83) 6'6 G Kam Craft (Freshman from Chicago, IL - Ranked #57) Projected RosterStarting 51 – 6'3 SR. Souley Boum (Transfer from UTEP - 20 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast)2 – 6'4 JR. Adam Kunkel (9 pts, 3 reb, 33% 3pt)3 – 6'6 JR. Colby Jones (12 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast)4 – 6'9 SR. Zach Freemantle (10 pts, 6 reb)5 – 7'0 SR. Jack Nunge (13 pts, 7 reb, 2 blk)Preseason Tournament:Phil Knight Legacy (November 24th – 27th – Portland, OR)Open with Florida. The rest of the field includes Purdue, West Virginia, Duke, Oregon St, Gonzaga, & Portland St.Rest of Non-Conference Schedule:November 7th – Morgan StNovember 11th – MontanaNovember 15th – FairfieldNovember 18th - Indiana (Gavitt Tipoff)November 30th – SE LouisianaDecember 3rd – West Virginia (Big East / Big 12 Challenge)December 10th - at CincinnatiDecember 13th – SouthernSGPN Merch Store - https://sg.pn/storeDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appWynnBET - Bet $100 and get a $100 FREE bet! - https://sg.pn/WynnBETSupport for this episode - OddsTrader.com/bluewire | Fubo.tv/sgp  Follow The College Experience & SGPN On Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/TCEonSGPNTwitter - http://www.twitter.com/gamblingpodcastInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcast Follow The Hosts On Social MediaColby Dant - http://www.twitter.com/thecolbydPatty C - https://twitter.com/PattyC831NC Nick - https://twitter.com/NC__NicK Watch the Sports Gambling PodcastYouTube - https://www.sg.pn/YouTubeTwitch - https://www.sg.pn/Twitch Read & Discuss - Join the conversationWebsite - https://www.sportsgamblingpodcast.comDiscord - https://sg.pn/discordReddit - https://www.sg.pn/reddit   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

John Baldridge and Alex Biernat discuss Xavier starting official practices, the implications of what if might look like without Zach Freemantle. NFL week four preview and a recap from Thursday Night Football and the Bengals win. Aaron Judge chasing MLB record breaking moment.

Greg talks to Ky McKeon of the Three Man Weave about the outlook of St. Bonaventure with losing 99.9% of last season's points, Xavier suspending Zach Freemantle indefinitely, & what to expect from both Auburn and Teneessee in the SEC this season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg talks to Blake Lovell of Blue Ribbon Yearbook about Xavier suspending Zach Freemantle, Allen Flanigan stepping away from Auburn for the time being, & the outlook of the SEC and where South Carolina is in the hierarchy & Greg recaps Tuesday's college basketball news & notes. Podcast Highlights 1:43-Recap of Tuesday's college basketball news & notes 6:04-Interview with Blake LovellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go in depth on the Big East Tournament and what Xavier needs to do (win some games) there to get off the bubble. Nate Johnson returns, there's a fight Wagner-Bryant, Zach Freemantle is hurting this team, and Georgetown is really bad. That, and the second best week in basketball on this week in Banter.

The sky is falling as Xavier loses a road game to a top 25 opponent. Could it be Zach Freemantle? Is it the fact the team makes free throws at a coin toss rate? More importantly, just how hard should we panic? It's that, Chris Mack on the way out at Louisville, conspiracy theories, and your questions on this episode of Banter.

Xavier didn't play, so we're answering all your questions. First, we delve into Covid pauses and the impact on the season so far, then it's on to questions about Zach Freemantle, Travis Steele, Jack Nunge, Jerome Hunter's shooting and a whole lot more on this episode of Banter.

Paul and Rick discuss the good and the bad from Xavier's 1-1 trip to Brooklyn for the NIT Tip-Off. The guys also talk about the return of Zach Freemantle and the big Oklahoma State matchup on Sunday.

This Week In The BIG EAST Radio Show, distributed by Westwood One, returns for 2021, its seventh season as the official podcast of BIG EAST basketball. The second episode of the season welcomes Creighton head coach Greg McDermott (@cucoachmac), Xavier sophomore forward Zach Freemantle (@zachfreemantle) and Rob Dauster (@RobDauster), co-host of the Field of 68 podcast. *** RATE AND REVIEW US! KEEP US No. 1!!! ***  This week the #TWITBE BIG EAST Spotlight shines on Freemantle (5:47), a sophomore with the Musketeers. Freemantle discusses his growth as a player and the expectations of the Xavier squad this year. The BIG EAST Focus zeroes in McDermott (19:58). The head coach of the Bluejays highlights Creighton’s hot start to the 20-21 season. Dauster, author of “The Rebound,” gives this week’s National Perspective (29:24). He gives his thoughts on the BIG EAST’s standing in among the conferences. The returning hosts for This Week In The BIG EAST (#TWITBE) are John Rooke, a longtime BIG EAST play-by-play voice, and Kevin McNamara, BIG EAST reporter, columnist and author. Rooke and McNamara give a comprehensive look at the teams, coaches, players and storied tradition of the top basketball conference in America in each episode. A new segment this year, Rooke and McNamara relive “A blast from the past.” This week features memories and highlights surrounding Connecticut legend Donny Marshall. The episode’s “Who’s Hot” segment features audio clips from some recent big performances around the league and a recap of the league’s weekly honors. “Who’s Got Next?” takes a look at the upcoming schedule, highlighting the big matchups.  To join the conversation and send questions to Rooke (@JRbroadcaster) and McNamara (@KevinMcNamara33), use #TWITBE on Twitter. Fans may submit questions to be featured on the show.