Marching to Madness

Mississippi State head coach Chris Jans once again joins "Marching to Madness" from Starkville, Miss., where he has compiled a 63-40 record and has led the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament in each of those seasons. It's the first time these Dawgs have been to March Madness for three or more consecutive seasons since 2002-2005. Jans changed his offensive approach last season as MSU averaged 79 points per game and 63.1 field goal attempts. Topics of Discussion Include: Reinventing Mississippi State's offensive style Point guard Josh Hubbard's "Wow" factor Wichita State forward Quincy Ballard and former Georgetown guard Jayden Epps enter the program Changing strategic approaches from season to season … and much more!

Coach Skerry is one of our favorite return guests on MTM as he has 34 years of experience and has built Towson into a perennial challenger in the Coastal Athletic Association. In 2024-25, the Tigers procured the CAA regular season championship, producing a 17-2 record over their last 19 games, which magnified the best start in conference program history. Coach Skerry details how he comes up with the contents of summer practices and workouts, and the ability to maximize possession length. Topics of Discussion Include: Philosophically managing the transfer portal The sights and sounds of Abdou Samb on Twitter Using the half-court sets in his offensive rotation Tyler Tejada and Dylan Williamson as a prototypical scoring duo … and much more!

Saint Mary's head coach Randy Bennett joins "Marching to Madness." Coach Bennett won his 7th WCC Coach of the Year honor as the Gaels enjoyed their third consecutive regular season WCC title, and they cut the nets in Las Vegas in 2024 with the tournament crown. He has built SMC into a featured program in the west after the Gaels finished at 1-27 in 2001, the year before Bennett touched down in Moraga, Ca. Topics of Discussion Include: Improving Augustus Marcilonis in four seasons Adding Pacific center Jazz Gardner as the first signee from the transfer portal Mental Preparation and defensively philosophy Florida head coach Todd Golden as a player and now a national championship coach … and much more!

Coach May is once again discussing his Michigan Wolverines here on MTM. In his first season in Ann Arbor, he led the Wolverines to 27 wins, the Big Ten Tournament title, and a date in the Sweet 16. Coach May holds a 153-79 record in seven seasons as head coach at Florida Atlantic and Michigan. Of course, he led the Owls to the Final Four in 2023. Topics of Discussion Include: Guard Yaxel Lindeborg's positive approach to playing basketball North Carolina transfer Elliott Cadeau's approach to the game How key game elements are a factor in summer practices Opponents only shot 40.1 percent from the floor, but allowed 63 shots per game

Coach Gus Argenal joins "Marching to Madness" as he undertakes the UC Riverside Highlanders, who have become a tough out in the Big West Conference. Coach Argenal assisted Eric Musselman at Nevada and Arkansas and has 19 years of collegiate coaching experience. He coached at Cal State San Bernardino the last two seasons and recorded 50 wins. During his initial season in 2023-24, Coach Argenal led the Coyotes to the D-II Final Four and a California Collegiate Athletic Association championship this past season as Cal State San Bernardino won the CCAA regular season in what is potentially the toughest D-II Conference in the game. Topics of Discussion Include: Coming aboard a successful UC Riverside program in the tough Big West Coach Arngenal's two years of posting 'W's at Cal State San Bernardino Working with USC head coach Eric Musselman at Nevada and Arkansas Strategic and philosophical ideas that he has developed in 19 years of coaching experience

Coach Musselman continually brings the Muss Bus through the "Marching to Madness" neighborhood. He is currently 238-111 in ten years in college basketball as he started at Nevada, where he took the Wolf Pack to the NCAA Tournament for three of four seasons, as he brought them to the Sweet 16, where they suffered a tough 69-68 loss to Loyola Chicago in 2018. Arkansas had not been to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament since coach Nolan Richardson retired, and Muss brought the Hogs to the Elite Eight in 2018. USC won 17 games last season as the Trojans fought the rigors of playing basketball in the Midwest and East in the Big Ten. USC made it into the Round of Eight in the inaugural College Basketball Classic in March. Topics of Discussion Include: Reconfiguring the roster inside the Transfer Portal Era Tough Big Ten travels for the four West Coast basketball teams Adding Chad Baker-Mazara and Rodney Rice from the transfer portal A social media presence that helps to raise USC basketball

Coach Andrzejek came aboard the Buies Creek, NC, campus after working as the defensive coordinator for the Florida Gators for Coach Todd Golden in these last two seasons. Coach Andrzejek was the team's defensive coordinator as Florida finished sixth in the nation in defensive efficiency, according to kenpom.com. His defense was clutch as it played a key part in allowing the Gators to come from behind and win four of their six NCAA Tournament games. Campbell looks to be able to challenge in the Coastal Athletic Association with an improved defense in the paint which will coincide with the ability to outrebound opponents. Topics of Discussion Include: Important dynamics of Campbell University that bring Coach Andrzejek to Buies Creek HIs last two seasons at Florida where the Gators finished 54-16 with the 2025-26 national championship Basketball philosophies that became part of Andrzejek's basketball acumen How Stanford head coach Kyle Smith made an impact on Andrzejek's career

Coach Jones comes aboard again on MTM after his Spartans finished second in the Southern Conference this past season and won 20 or more games for the third consecutive season. Coach Jones is well known as a defensive strategist, and we discuss that as well as working through roster changes to develop a quality team. Topics of discussion include: Developing team identity upon many roster creations Demetrius Davis as a factor in the 2025-26 season How he developed his defensive mindset The presence of creating competition on both ends of the floor

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl returns to "Marching to Madness" once again as we chat about the Tigers and various topics outside of college basketball. We discuss assistant coach Chad Prewitt leaving the Tigers to join the ministry, the faith-based basketball program that Coach Pearl has solidified at Auburn, and Israeli hostage situations in the Middle East. He also brings in new members of his roster and Auburn's berth in the Final Four in 2025. Topics of conversation include: 32 wins, a regular season SEC Championship, and a berth in the Final Four Assistant coach Chad Prewitt leaves basketball after three decades to embark on a position in the ministry "Calling God" in the Auburn culture Tahaad Pettiford's return into the program

Coach Martelli joins MTM to discuss his move from Bryant University to VCU. He led the Bulldogs to the NEC championship and their first appearance in the NCAA Tournament. After five seasons on the coaching staff, he took over the program in 2023. We spotlight the move to VCU, a program that went to the Final Four in 2011. Topics of Discussion Include: Competition in the Atlantic 10 Sustainability from his father, legendary Phil Martelli, Sr. Philosophies Inside the game Working inside the transfer portal where entire teams now leave programs inside of a coaching change

Appalachian State lost five of its last six games to end the season, so Coach Kerns will want to see ASU start at a high level when November rolls around. Kerns enters his seventh season in Boone, NC, where he has built the Apps into a contender. Just a year ago, App State won the Sun Belt regular season with 27 wins and won the league tournament in 2021. The Mountaineers' opponents shot only 39.1 percent from the floor during the '24-25 season, ninth in college basketball. Topic of Discussion: The challenge of the transfer portal in the Sun Belt Conference Developing the backcourt as Alonzo Dodd returns as a shooting guard How the Mountaineers' defensive approach might change from season to season Transfers who will appear on the new App State roster

Coach Martin is a proven winner who analyzes the depths of college basketball when we discuss the Minutemen's move into the MAC. He has turned his roster over with 10 new players for the 2025-26 season, which allows the program to look for only its second NCAA Tournament appearance since 1998. Martin has 335 career wins. He took Kansas State to the Elite Eight in 2010, and the Wildcats appeared in four NCAA Tournaments in his five years at KSU. He led South Carolina to the Final Four in school history in 2017. Topics of Discussion Include: Psychological analysis of situations that can permeate across college basketball Philosophies of how he approaches many different game circumstances Transitioning the program into the MAC as it has spent the past 49 seasons in the Atlantic 10 Developing a team identity with 10 incoming players

Coach Phil Cunningham assumes the head coaching position at UL Monroe as the Warhawks come off a 7-25 campaign. They finished the season with only eight scholarship players while trying to navigate the difficult waters of the Sun Belt Conference. Phil discusses the transition into the head coaching chair as he was the associate head coach in '24-25.  Let's not forget, he won the Sun Belt Tournament in 2017 at Troy, where he led the Trojans into only their second NCAA Tournament appearance in team history. Topics of Discussion Include: Opportunities, as most of the roster is intact Building players' skills Presiding over an offense that will attack in transition off of a miss How to build the Warhawks to compete and rise in the Sun Belt

Coach Martin Ingelsby has built Delaware into a solid program; after a tough regular season, the Blue Hens moved into the Coastal Athletic Association Tournament and won four games in a row before losing a tough 76-72 decision to UNC Wilmington in the championship. Delaware moves into Conference USA on July 1. Coach Ingelsby discusses his ideas on how to rebuild as the Blue Hens are a program that builds quality players. Topics of Conversation Include: Winning the 4 games to get into the CAA Championship Final The impacts of the move to Conference USA Bringing over Providence transfer Justyn Fernandez and former Temple Owl Jameel Brown The return of Cavan Reilly for a fourth season

Coach Senderoff returns to Marching to Madness after the Golden Flashes finished third in the MAC and took two wins over St. Bonaventure and Stanford in the NIT. Kent has won over 20 games in nine of Coach Senderoff's 14 seasons, and the program continues to have a tough defensive mindset. Kent State and Akron have become a major basketball rivalry in northeast Ohio as the Zips won the MAC this season while Kent finished third in the league. Topics of Discussion include: A deep upcoming roster, although the Golden Flashes lose leading scorers Jalen Sullinger and VonCameron Davis Building a ball screen offense Two quality incoming transfers in Robert Whaley, Jr., from UNLV and former Cincinnati Bearcat Rayvon Griffith How the MAC has changed in Coach Senderoff's 14 seasons

Coach Chris Beard is back on MTM as the Rebels picked off 24 wins and made it to the Sweet 16 and they were a key competitor in the SEC. Coach Beard was named the Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year and led four teams into the NCAA Tournament in his nine seasons as a head coach. This was the Rebels second appearance in the Sweet 16 and the first time since 2001. Topics of Discussion Include: Challenges in the SEC, which had 14 NCAA Tournament entrants after a record-setting regular season How players' individual improvement works positively in the recruiting cycle The expansion of Sean Pedulla's game as he was an excellent scorer and leader last season Raising the perception of the program inside the game, on campus, and in the Oxford community

Coach Josh Pastner visits "Marching to Madness" once again as he is the first-year head coach at UNLV after two years at ESPN, where he was a solid color analyst in the studio and on the sidelines. Coach Pastner brings 276 career victories to the Thomas & Mack Center as he rebuilds the roster, where he added 13 new players to his first squad. He brought three CUSA Tournament championships and two regular season conference championships to Memphis when he placed the Tigers in four NCAA Tournaments. He moved to Georgia Tech and worked on a monumental rebuild of the Yellow Jackets, and led GT to the 2021 ACC Tournament championship. Topics of Discussion Include: * Leading UNLV Basketball forward * Bringing Top-150 prospect Tyrin Jones to Vegas * Developing philosophy and a basketball culture * The sustainability of playing in the tough Mountain West Conference

Coach Bryan Hodgson comes to Tampa to lead the USF Bulls after spending two years as the head coach at Arkansas State, where the Red Wolves obviously played his up-tempo style and averaged about 63 field goal attempts per game in those two seasons. Coach Hodgson worked with one of the best offensive coaches in the game as he was Nate Oats' assistant at Alabama and Buffalo for four years each. Topics of Discussion Include: Building the transition game into a lethal offensive attack Adding post Izaiyah Nelson and guard Joseph Pinion who were key leaders at Arkansas State Returning CJ Brown, who was a key contributor in averaging 22.5 minutes per game Idenitfying the three-point attempt in transition

Coach Ali Farokhmanesh will begin his first season at Colorado State after he worked as Coach Niko Medved's assistant for the past seven seasons. We get into lots of excellent analytical and philosophical discussions and chat about players we will see with the Rams. Coach has been key in his development of players and orchestrating in-game situations, which helped post Colorado State win the Mountain West Tournament as well as post CSU in three of the last four NCAA Tournaments. Topics of Discussion Include: Winning 11 in a row and 19 of 22, going into the Round of 32 matchup with Maryland The returns of Rashaan Mamba and Kyle Jorgensen Upgrading players' confidence and positivity in transferring to Colorado State How the defensive approach has been an important part in the rise of the program

Coach Chris Mooney joins us once again on "Marching to Madness," where we discuss his general ideology of the Spiders and the college game. Coach Mooney started 107 games in four years as a guard at Princeton for Coach Pete Carril. He still ranks 20th in points scored with 1,071 while he was a captain of the Tigers for two seasons. Richmond will work its way back into the Atlantic 10 mix as its offense will improve, and the return of guard Mikkel Tyne offers experience and efficiency as he averaged 31.5 minutes in 2024-25. Topics of Discussion Include: Different coaching strategies and philosophies in his 20 seasons in the A-10 Strategies and fundamentals to improve the team offensively Players' development in summer practices Maintaining sustainability in the program as the transfer portal and NIL are now key recruiting mechanisms

Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg ripped nets and lit up scoreboards when he played at Iowa State He then perfected a 10-year career in the NBA, where he shot a career 39.6 percent from three. Hoiberg's Cornhuskers ended with 21 wins, taking victories over UCF, Boise State, Georgetown, and Arizona State in the College Basketball Crown. Coach Hoiberg discusses the development of Nebraska's three-point game, the Cornhuskers' vaunted play of Brice Williams and Juwan Gary, along with an incredible list of basketball celebrities who were his coaches in his career. Topics of Discussion Include: How his level of play and NBA experience helped develop his philosophies than he uses as a coach in today's game The Crown Championship Brice Williams and Juwan Gary as the catalyst of his team Getting votes in the Mayorial election in Ames, Iowa, and much more

Coach Quannas White came to Louisiana from Houston, where he was a major key to the Cougars' success and their appearance in the national championship game this season. Coach White is a native of New Orleans and played for Coach Kelvin Sampson at Oklahoma, where he helped lead the Sooners to the Final Four in 2002 and the Elite Eight in 2003. White was an excellent playmaker at OU and had a lethal three-point shot. Topics of Discussion Include: Differences in playing and coaching for Kelvin. Sampson The return of Kyran Ratliff Offensive philosophy and methods of attack with each possession Building a program's culture

Coach Kevin Hovde recently cut the nets in San Antonio as he was coach Todd Golden's offensive coordinator at Florida, as the Gators took a 65-63 victory over the Houston Cougars for the NCAA Tournament Championship. Coach Hovde returns to Columbia, where he was on Coach Kyle Smith's staff from 2011-2016. He was an excellent hire by Lions brass with his definition of culture, the ability to build basketball players, and a deep knowledge of the game, of all facets of the game.  The Lions limped to a 1-13 record in the Ivy League last season, but the rebuilding of the defense, combined with the team's upcoming offensive acumen, will allow Columbia to rise in the Ivy League. Topics of Discussion Include: How Kyle Smith and Todd Golden have been keys in Coach Hovde's career Building the Columbia culture Kenny Noland's return to the program Setting up three-point shooters in the transition offense

Wofford went on the three-game gauntlet in the Southern Conference Tournament as the Terriers cut down the nets in Asheville, NC, after a 92-85 SoCon Finals win over Furman. We discuss some strategy, basketball philosophy, and more on the 1,019th episode of MTM. We discuss Corey Tripp, Kyler Filewich, and Southern Conference basketball. Topics of Discussion Include: Wofford winning three in a row for the SoCon crown Matching up with Tennessee, who had been a Top 5 team nearly all season. Corey Tripp as a playmaker and a three-point shooter The talent level in college basketball

First-season head coach Luke Loucks returns to Florida State where he appeared in 136 games in his four seasons and recorded 391 assists, tenth best in Seminoles history. Coach Loucks developed an in-depth career as an NBA assistant with the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, and Phoenix Suns as he will use an impressive transition game with the Seminoles. Coach discusses his work in the NBA, the return to Florida State with some strategy and philosophy in an excellent conversation. Topics of conversation include: Coach Loucks' stops with the Kings, Warriors, and Suns Philosophy on building a roster with the transfer portal and the NIL Primary duties with the Warriors in the back-to-back NBA Championships of 2017 and 2018 Coach Leonard Hamilton's influence

Tony Delk makes his first appearance on the courts here on "Marching to Madness". The former Kentucky and NBA three-point shooter is now a scout for the Dallas Mavericks and hosts the Tony Delk Basketball Academy (tonydelk.com) in the Atlanta area. This is an analytical discussion on Tony's philosophies with the three-point shots, and he also looks at Kentucky Basketball, the Final Four, playing for coach Rick Pitino, and more. Topics Include: How the to maintain the three-point shot Kentucky's often injured season in Mark Pope's first year Florida's National Championship Maintaining as an analyst at ESPN

Houston Cougars coach Kelvin Sampson will take his Cougars into the Final Four for the second time since 2021 as they face the Duke Blue Devils on Saturday. The Cougars have won 30 of their last 31 games which includes an outright Big 12 regular season championship, the Cougars' second Big 12 Tournament crown in as many years inside of the league, and the Coogs defeated Purdue and Tennessee last weekend to win the Midwest Region and a berth in the 2025 Final Four. Topics Include: The Cougars' wins over Purdue and Tennessee to assume their Final Four berth Versatility from the guard spots with LJ Cryer, Milos Uzan, and Emanuel Sharp J'Wan Roberts' inside game on both ends of the floor Saturday evening's FInal four Matchup with Duke … And much more!

Coach Lennie Acuff leads his Lipscomb Bison to the ASUN regular season and tournament crowns. In the championship, the Bison turned back North Alabama, 76-65, and await their NCAA Tournament seed on Sunday. Lipscomb's Joe Anderson was the tournament MVP. Topics of Discussion Include: Turning the page to the championship after a tough semifinals win over Queens The efficiency of play on both ends of the floor The leadership and talent of Ron Anderson Anderson and Gyasi Powell on the three-point line … And much more!

Sonny Smith was the head coach at Auburn from  1979-1988 when he took the Tigers to six NCAA Tournaments and the Elite Eight in 1986 where the lost to eventual nation champion Louisville. Sonny has an offensive mind and he is a transition coach, and he developed Charles Barkley, Chuck Person, and Chris Morris as they were needed players in rotations in the NBA. Sonny chats about the 24-25  Auburn Tigers and their place in history. Topics of Discussion Include: The presence of SEC Player of the Year Johni Broome Chad Baker-Mazara's shooting, defense, and his overall enthusiasm The deep guard rotation Bruce Pearl's winning personna … And much more!

Coach Harrick was front row and center in March as he led the UCLA Bruins to the 1995 national championship and led four different programs in 16 of his 23 head coaching seasons. Jim was a players' coach who helped his players achieve at high levels on and off the floor. He posted 470 wins in those 23 years as the buy-in from his players reflected his ability to communicate with them and teach the game. Topics of Discussion Include: The depth of talent, skill, and coaching in the SEC Kelvin Sampson has the Houston Cougars poised for a long run in March The rise of St. John's under Rick Pitino Thoughts and memories of leading Pepperdine to four NCAA Tournaments and sendingthe Rhode Island Rams to the Elite 8 … And much more!!!

Coach Mark Gottfried played guard at Alabama from 1984-87 and shot a high percentage as a playmaker. He followed basketball in his career when he was an assistant at UCLA for Coach Jim Harrick on the 1995 UCLA Bruins national championship team which preceded his skills as a coach. He won 498 games at Murray State, Alabama, NC State, and Cal State Northridge. He took the Crimson Tide to five consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances in 11 years, which included the Elite Eight in 2004. He guided NCSU for six years, two in the Sweet 16. Log onto https://www.coachmarkgottfried.com/ and learn about Gottfried's GIV Program and how it is instrumental in every walk in today's society.

The UNC Asheville Bulldogs are once again poised near the top of the challenging Big South Conference. Coach Mike Morrell has produced one of the nation's better offensive teams since the Bulldogs average 82.5 points per game, shoot 47 percent from the floor, and find 62.7 field goal attempts per contest. UNCA and Big South regular-season champion High Point had two interesting games as the Bulldogs won, 103-99, at home in January. The Panthers won a similar contest, 104-100 in overtime, in February. Topics of Discussion Include: UNCA's stellar offensive efficiency The abilities of shooter Jordan Marsh as a team catalyst The Big South rating second among CBB's 31 conferences in efficiency Toyaz Solomon's effectiveness in the paint

Coach Padgett joins "Marching to Madness" actually on the Friday before the Oklahoma game and talks about the Bulldogs who have won three of its last five. Coach Padgett played on Kentucky's national championship team in 1997. He was first-team all-America in '97 and a first-round pick of the Utah Jazz in 1998, soending the next eight seasons in the NBA. Bulldogs head coach Chris Jans brought Coach Padgett with him as his assistant three season ago when he took over the program. According to kenpom.com, the Bulldogs are rated No. 29 and are in the top one-tenth in CBB in offensive and defensive efficiency. Josh Hubbard and Cameron Matthews provide a nice one-two punch for the Bulldogs. Topic of Discussion Include: Playing for Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino and the venerable Tubby Smith Josh Hubbard's efficiency on the point KeShawn Murphy and Cameron Matthews express versatility How Coach Padgett focuses on game preparations with the coaching staff … And Much More!!!

Coach Huss and the Panthers currently sit tied for first with the UNC Asheville Bulldogs in the Big South. High Point uses a strong offensive game paced by leading scorers Kezza Griffa (14.6 ppg), D'maurian Williams (14.5 ppg) and Kimani Hamilton (13.4 ppg). HPU works in a fast-paced offensive attack as the Panthers put up 81.9 points per contest (25th/CBB) while shooting 48.9 percent (14th/CBB) from the floor. Topics of Discussion Include: How Coach Huss's offensive philosophy creates the Panthers' style of play Depth at guard with Kezza Griffa and D'maurian Williams as shooters, playmakers, and consistent rebounders Kimani Hamilton and Juslin Bodo Bodo in the paint Chase Johnston and Bobby Pettiford adding depth on the perimeter

Coach Skerry comes onto "Marching to Madness" before his Tigers defeated Monmouth, 73-67, on Saturday. It was Towson's 12th win in its last 13 games as the Tigers hold a one-game lead over UNC Wilmington with three weeks remaining in the regular season. Tyler Tejada (16.5 ppg) and Dylan Williamson (13.8 ppg) are the Tigers' top two scorers. Topics of Discussion Include: Creating a dominating record in CAA play Tejada and Williamson as the top two scorers Mekhi Lowery as a shooter and rebounder Coach Skerry's philosophy on a couple of strategies

Going into Saturday's game with Western Carolina, the UNCG Spartans sat tied with Chattanooga for second and one game behind Southern Conference leader Samford. Coach Mike Jones's teams always display a defense that can travel, and the defensive consistency puts the Spartans in the mix every season. Kenyon Giles is a top offensive contributor for UNCG. Topics of Conversation Include: Defensive elements that are present in Coach Jones's system Philosophy on baseline out-of-bounds plays The presence of Kenyon Giles and Ronald Polite, III Donovan Atwell's three-point presence … And much more!

Coach Russ Turner once again joins "Marching to Madness" as his Anteaters stand at 20-3 and lead the Big West by one game over UC San Diego. UCI features a defensive attack that allows opponents to shoot only 38.6 percent from the floor and produce 13.2 turnovers per game. The Anteaters battle the Tritons on ESPNU on Saturday evening and they feature back-to-back ESPNU dates when UC Santa Barbara visits on Thursday. Topics of Discussion include: Themes of UCI's tough defense Bent Leuchten and his 15.7 ppg leads four Anteaters in double figures Justin Hohn and Myles Che join Tillis as effective shooter atop the three-point game How to deepen the players' basketball instincts … And much more!

South Florida Bulls head coach Ben Fletcher visits "Marching to Madness," as he has done an excellent job moving the program forward after the devasting passing of Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim last fall. The Bulls have plenty of dynamic players, which allows them to create different lineups and enables different matchups. South Florida won 69-64 over Rice on Tuesday, as they were without Jamille Reynolds in the middle, and De'Ante Green went down with an injury early in the game. Topics of Discussion: How the relentless defensive approach helped to defeat Rice on Tuesday The rise of guard Jayden Reid Philosophies and ideas of the creation of gameplans The productivity of versatile Brandon Stroud … And Much More!

Middle Tennessee carved a 5-1 mark over six games and the Blue Raiders are in a three-way tie for the top of Conference USA. This is an up-tempo team and currently MT holds opponents to 6-for-22 each game from the three-point line on average. Jestin Porter and Essam Mostafa set up a nice inside-outside attack in Conference USA. Topics of Discussion Include: Jestin Porter as a primary component in facitiating the Blue Raiders' system Essam Mostafa leads CUSA in rebounding (9.3 rpg) and finds 9.4 shots per game Cam Weston and Jlynn Counter as a tough matchup in the backcourt The basis of Middle Tennessee's game plans' analytical points … And Much More!

Going into Saturday's home outing with FAU, Coach Hodge has the Mean Green atop the AAC as North Texas is tied in the loss column with Memphis and UAB. NT holds opponents to 58.6 points per game (4th/CBB) and limits the opposition to only 19-of-47 as a shooting ratio on the season, only about 41% from the field. Atin Wright, Rondel Walker, and Jasper Floyd join Latrell Jossell and Johnathan Massie as one of the deepest backcourts in college basketball. Topics of Discussion Include A premise of NT's prolific defensive mantra Brenan Lorient and Wednesday's 76-67 win over Temple Moulaye Sissoko and Rondel Walker set the tone for a strong rebounding unit Structuring a quality three-point game inside of North Texas' attack

Coach Sendek has Santa Clara sitting in a four-way tie for second place in the WCC as the Broncos host Washington State in a key contest on Thursday evening. SC comes off of a 103-99 win over Gonzaga as the post 18 three-point field goals, the most by an opponent in the Kennel's history. Adama Ball and Carlos Stewart are prime leaders in the Broncos' 9-man rotation. Topics of Conversation include: How the Broncos' have put together a 10-2 record over their last 12 games Abilities of a back court of Adama Bal and Carlos Stewart Inside the team's three-point acumen Sustainability of talent as the Broncos post nine players with a double figures average … And much more!!!

Coach Eric Musselman's USC Trojans have shown impressive form lately, winning six of their last eight games. In the upcoming 1000th episode of "Marching to Madness," Coach Musselman will discuss his team's recent successes, including back-to-back victories over Illinois and Iowa, as they prepare to face Wisconsin at the Galen Center this Saturday at High Noon PST. Key players to watch, such as Desmond Claude and Saint Thomas, bring versatility and scoring ability to the floor. Topics of Discussion include: – The dynamics and versatility of various players – The impacts of Desmond Claude and Saint Thomas – Wesley Yates, III, and his significant minutes on the court, averaging 38 mpg in his last three games – Keys to going 6-2 in the last eight games vs. quality competition … And Much More!

Oregon State is 12-5 overall and 2-2 in the WCC and the Beavers feature one of the top defensive attacks in college basketball, holding opponents to 40.2 percent from the floor and 63.7 points per game. Coach Tinkle is developing his roster which includes quality depth as he has nine new players on his roster for this '24-25 season. Senior Michael Rataj is a solid inside-outside player who leads the Beavers in scoring at 16.6 points per game. Topics of Discussion Include: Rataj and Nate Kingz inside a three-point attack that averages 37.8 percent The skill and quickness of Damarco Minor on both ends of the floor Inside a steadfast defensive attack that allows opponents to shoot 40.2 percent and score 63.7 points per contest Liutauras Lelevicius' scoring versatility … And Much More!

Coach Dustin Kerns brings the Mountaineers back onto "Marching to Madness." They broke a four-game losing streak on Saturday night with a 72-61 win over Texas State. Coach Kerns' defense is always a focal point of his teams and this season Appalachian has held it's opponents to 28.7 percent from three and 39 percent from the field. Topics of Conversation Include: The effectiveness of Myles Tate as a leader and scorer C.J. Huntley's inside ability The use of film study to repair his team's issues Using rotations in matchups … And much more!

Coach Ritchie McKay is closing in on that 400th win as the boss of the Flames as he sits at 397 as of now and presides over a club that currently sports a 12-1 ledger. Liberty won at Seattle and then took back-to-back wins over Kansas State and McNeese State as they won the title of the Paradise Jam. The Flames have a strong strong 8-man rotation as they will be a tough out in Conference USA. Liberty is a defensive fortress as opponents only 38.5 percent (21st/CBB) from the floor and average only 58 points per game. Topics of Conversation Include: Kaden Matheny's overall game as he shoots 44.2 percent from three Zach Cleveland, Isaiah Inhen, and Owen Aquino as a strong triplicate in the post The ability of point guard Colin Porter Coach Mcakay's wife, Julie, and her importance to him and his programs … And Much More!

Coach Tim Miles joins "Marching to Madness" as his Spartans have won five of their last six games as they match up with Kennesaw State on Saturday before breaking into the Mountain West schedule next week. We discuss leading scorer Josh Uduje and his growth into the San Josè State program after being the Mountain West Sixth Man of the Year at Utah State last season. Coach Miles gets into the depth of the Mountain West and the success therein as it has grown into one of the nation's top conferences. Topics of Discussion Include: Uduje's sustainability inside of the program Will McClendon's scoring upon his transition from UCLA Ideas and philosophy in scouting an upcoming opponent The impact of Day Day Hall, who scored 33 points and clutch 11 rebounds vs. Cal Poly … And Much More!

Coach Moser has led his Sooners to a 10-0 start after they defeated Oklahoma State, 80-65 on Saturday night. Sam Goodwin scored 20 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Sooners' defense held the Cowboys to only 39.3 percent from the floor with just five made three-point shots. Coach Moser discusses his defensive approach on "Marching to Madness" as well as the three-point game and many of his ideas and philosophies inside the game. Topics of conversation include: The turnaround from the Battle4Atlantis Championship into the win over Georgia Tech in the SEC/ACC Challenge A defense that forces 15.4 turnovers, including 10.6 steals per game The Leadership and presence of Jalon Moore and Jeremiah Fears The movement of the Sooners into the SEC where they have added to conference depth

Coach Claxton has seen the Hofstra Pride win four out of its last five games to start with an 8-3 record. Over those 11 games, Hofstra has been a strong defensive team in holding opponents to 38.7% from the floor. Coach Claxton is in his fourth season at Hofstra where he has posted a 74-37 mark to win 67% of his games. Before we start, there is some terrible noise coming from my end of the conversation and I apologize for that. The cafè where I do many shows is hardly ever this noisy and is an easy recording area on my computer. The listener can hear Coach Claxton's thoughts and comments in my normal perfect format. Topics of Discussion Include: The most recent contest which was an 80-67 win at Norfolk State How leading scorer Cruz Davis is a multi-talented catalyst for the Pride Kijan Robinson and Jaquan Sanders as keys in a tough three-point offense that averages 9.1 triples per game Hofstra's depth as 10 players are currently averaging double figures in minutes

Coach Pearl has his Auburn Tigers posted at No. 2 in the AP Top 25 where the SEC has nine teams ranked in the poll this week. Auburn is led by a deep rotation where post Johni Broome averages 19.6 ppg and 11.9 rebounds while dishing out 3.8 assists per contest. Broome is joined in the paint by Dylan Cardwell and Chaney Johnson. This trio complements a consistent three-point attack where Chad Baker-Mazara, Tahaad Pettiford, Miles Kelly, and Denver Jones have been efficient from behind the arc. Kenpom.com has Auburn rated No.1 in adjusted offensive efficiency and No. 23 in adjusted defensive efficiency. Topics of Discussion Include: The effectiveness of Johni Broome on the offense and defense The Tigers' chemistry in shooting the 3-Ball Winning the Maui Classic The "Auburn Family"