Afleveringen
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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!
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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!!!
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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.
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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.
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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!!!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!!!
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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
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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 - Laat meer zien
