2017-18 Preview: Unprecedented basketball buzz in the state of Alabama

In this 2017-18 preview episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross dive into the changing landscape of hoops in the state of Alabama. Topics of discussion include: how the state could be among the most improved in the country, Alabama and Auburn's quest for success in March, UAB's talented returning roster, how Scott Padgett has built a sleeping giant at Samford, what's next for Troy, Jacksonville State's rise in the OVC, and so much more. It's another jam-packed '17-18 preview episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He's also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He's currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.