One of the most remarkable aspects of Johnston’s career is that he successfully guided the program through its transition from Division II to Division I without missing a beat. While many programs struggle through that process, the Jackrabbits quickly established themselves as contenders at the Division I level. Johnston has also intentionally challenged his teams with demanding Power Four non-conference schedules, believing those early-season tests prepare his players to compete in March and elevate the program into the national conversation year after year.

As South Dakota State enters a new chapter following the departure of star Brooklyn Meyer, plenty of attention will be on how the Jackrabbits respond. Even with key pieces to replace, Johnston’s track record suggests the expectations won't change. With a culture built on player development, consistency, and championship habits, South Dakota State is poised to remain one of the nation's top mid-major programs and a team capable of making noise in the NCAA Tournament every season.

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What made McNeese especially unique was its relentless defensive identity. Armstrong’s philosophy centered around applying pressure for the full 40 minutes, with the Cowboys utilizing a full-court press that consistently disrupted opponents and forced mistakes. The results were staggering, as McNeese finished among the national leaders in multiple defensive categories, including turnovers forced and steals, establishing itself as one of the most difficult teams in the country to play against. The defensive mindset reflected Armstrong’s coaching background, which included successful stops at University of Mississippi, Louisiana State University, and Baylor University, as well as a national championship-winning run at Link Academy.

Rather than taking a step back after a historic season, Armstrong has positioned McNeese for another strong run. The Cowboys added seven high-major transfers this offseason, bringing even more talent and depth into a program that has already proven it can win at a high level. With Armstrong’s system firmly in place and an upgraded roster entering the year, McNeese appears primed to remain one of the most dangerous mid-major teams in the country and a serious contender for another NCAA Tournament berth.

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What makes NDSU's success particularly impressive is its consistency in an era of constant change across college athletics. Richman has been a part of the program since 2003, helping establish a culture built on player development, accountability, and long-term success. While roster turnover and transfer portal movement have become the norm throughout college basketball, the Bison have remained one of the sport's most stable programs, with Richman's leadership serving as the foundation for that sustained success.

Now, the focus shifts to building on another championship season and continuing the standard that has defined NDSU basketball for years. As the program looks toward future Summit League titles and NCAA Tournament appearances, Richman is also closing in on becoming the all-time winningest coach in school history. With his impact already deeply woven into the fabric of the program, another milestone appears well within reach as he continues to shape the next chapter of Bison basketball.

Groce arrives in Charleston after a remarkable nine-year run at University of Akron, where he built the Zips into one of the most consistent winners in the country. Most notably, Akron captured three consecutive MAC Championships, becoming the first program in conference history to accomplish that feat. Under Groce’s leadership, the Zips developed a reputation for toughness, discipline, and sustained excellence, regularly competing for championships and earning national respect.

Now, Groce takes over a Charleston program that is already one of the most attractive jobs in mid-major basketball. With the school’s winning tradition, strong fan support, and resources, the Cougars are positioned to become a major force under his leadership. The combination of Charleston’s history and Groce’s proven track record has made the program one of the most intriguing stories in college basketball, and expectations will be high as the Cougars look to contend for championships in the years ahead.

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Following the season, Yarbrough became a highly sought-after player in the transfer portal, drawing significant interest and offers from both Division I and Division II programs. Instead of leaving, he made the surprising decision to return to Hood for his final collegiate season. In an era where standout lower-level players often move up immediately, Yarbrough’s choice to stay loyal to the program that helped elevate his career could potentially set a new precedent for Division III basketball players weighing similar opportunities.

Now, expectations around Hood basketball have completely changed. After reaching the Sweet 16 and returning the face of the program for one more season, the Blazers enter the year with legitimate national attention and championship aspirations. With Yarbrough back leading the way, Hood won’t just be viewed as a dangerous underdog anymore—they’ll be expected to compete with the very best teams in Division III basketball.

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Foxwell’s move to the NCAA has sparked major conversation across the basketball world, particularly surrounding his eligibility. Because of his professional background in the NBL and the fact that he went through the NBA Draft process last year when he became draft eligible, many questioned whether he would still be able to play college basketball. His path has created broader discussions around international players, professional experience, and how eligibility rules continue evolving in today’s game.

Despite all the attention and uncertainty surrounding the transition, Foxwell is confident his professional experience will allow him to adapt to college basketball almost seamlessly. Having already competed against grown professionals for multiple years, he enters Wisconsin with a level of maturity, physicality, and understanding of the game that few incoming players possess. With high expectations surrounding both Foxwell and the Badgers, his transition from the NBL to the Big Ten will be one of the most intriguing storylines in college basketball next season.

What separates Fairfield is its offensive identity. The Stags have consistently ranked near the top of the nation in both three-point percentage and total three-pointers made, thriving in a modern 5-out offensive system that emphasizes spacing, ball movement, and player freedom. Fairfield’s ability to stretch defenses and create efficient offensive looks has made them one of the most entertaining and difficult teams to guard in the country, while also showcasing Thibault-DuDonis’ creativity and adaptability as a coach.

Now, the next step for the program is breaking through on the NCAA Tournament stage. Despite the program’s sustained success and conference dominance, Thibault-DuDonis is still chasing her first NCAA Tournament victory as a head coach. With key core pieces returning and the foundation of the program stronger than ever, Fairfield appears poised for another major run—and potentially the breakthrough moment that could take the Stags to an entirely new level nationally.

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At the center of that rise has been Steele’s offensive system, which has turned the RedHawks into one of the most explosive teams in the country. Miami (OH) finished fourth nationally in scoring offense, driven by a modern, fast-paced approach with a heavy emphasis on three-point shooting and spacing. Their ability to stretch defenses, create open looks, and consistently knock down shots from deep made them incredibly difficult to guard and a nightmare matchup for opponents all season long.

Even with all that success, Miami (OH) remained at the center of national debate due to its strength of schedule, with critics questioning their résumé and tournament worthiness. Steele’s group embraced the conversation and used it as fuel, proving people wrong with every win and ultimately validating themselves on the NCAA Tournament stage. With a new arena project underway and momentum at an all-time high, the RedHawks are not just a one-year story—they’re building toward a future where this level of success becomes the standard.

Reed is perhaps best known nationally for leading one of the greatest upsets in March Madness history, when #15 Lehigh stunned #2 Duke in the 2012 NCAA Tournament, a win still considered one of the top upsets in tournament history. That team was led by future NBA star CJ McCollum, one of the many high-level players Reed has coached and developed during his tenure. That victory cemented Lehigh’s place in tournament history and showcased Reed’s ability to prepare his teams for the biggest moments.

Now, over a decade later, Reed has guided the program back to championship form. With another Patriot League title, a return to March Madness, and a new generation of players carrying the program forward, Lehigh continues to reflect the culture Reed has built over two decades. From historic upsets to sustained success, his career is a blueprint for what long-term leadership and program building can look like in college basketball.

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That leadership has translated directly into team success this season, as Emory captured the UAA title and powered its way to the program's first ever National Championship game. The Eagles have been one of the most complete teams in the country all year, combining offensive firepower with disciplined execution, and Knight and Pearce have been at the center of it all as the program puts together one of its best seasons ever.

Individually, both players have reached new heights this year. Knight, one of the most electric, high-flying players in the country, earned Second Team All-American honors while continuing his steady rise as one of the most dominant and dynamic players in the country. Pearce, a true do-it-all point guard, has been recognized as the Division III Player of the Year, controlling every aspect of the game with his scoring and playmaking.

Together, they’ve capped off remarkable collegiate careers—and now, with one final opportunity ahead, the duo will take the floor for the last time in an Emory uniform in the National Championship against University of Mary Washington, looking to finish their journey on top and solidify their mark on Division III basketball.

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What makes this run even more impressive is the leap this Mary Washington team has taken without a single senior on the roster. A young, hungry group has rapidly developed into one of the best teams in the country, combining high-level scoring, defensive prowess, and depth to lead their way to a current 29-3 record. Their growth from last year to now has been evident in both their record and individual statistics, proving they are ahead of schedule and built for a career of success.

That growth has fully translated to March, where the Eagles have put together a historic NCAA Tournament run. Their biggest statement came in the Final Four, where they knocked off defending national champion Trinity College, punching their ticket to the first National Championship game in program history.

Now, Mary Washington has one final challenge ahead: a National Championship matchup against #2 ranked Emory University. With momentum, confidence, and two star players leading the way, the Eagles are one win away from completing a historic season and bringing home the first title in program history.

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For NYU, Caroline Peper has been at the center of another dominant season. She earned UAA Player of the Year honors, surpassed the 1,000-point milestone, and was named Region 4 Player of the Year, solidifying herself as one of the top players in the country. Her consistency, leadership, and ability to take over games have been key drivers behind NYU’s continued dominance.

On the men’s side, Jarrel Okorougo is putting together the best season of his career. Earning All-NESCAC First Team honors, Okorougo has taken a major leap as a scorer while continuing to impact the game on both ends. His growth has been a major factor in Trinity maintaining its status as a national powerhouse following last year’s title run.

Now, both programs turn their focus to massive matchups today in the NCAA Tournament. NYU faces University of Scranton in a Final Four clash between the only two unbeaten teams in the country, while Trinity prepares for an Elite 8 showdown against Tufts University, a familiar NESCAC rival that handed them a loss earlier this season. With championship stakes on the line, both teams are set for defining moments in their already historic seasons.

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Montagnino’s story is one of the most unique in college basketball. A former walk-on at Xavier University who later played club basketball, he eventually found his opportunity at Endicott and quickly turned it into a historic career. In his first season with the Gulls, he averaged 22.4 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game, becoming the first NABC All-American in program history and the conference’s Player of the Year. Meanwhile, Kinney—who developed at the highly respected Brimmer and May School prep program—has blossomed into a dominant two-way forward whose scoring and rebounding have elevated Endicott’s ceiling even further.

Now, the Gulls’ remarkable season has them deep in March with their sights set on a national title. With a 28–1 record and the momentum of one of the best teams in program history, Montagnino and Kinney are leading Endicott into a massive Sweet 16 matchup against Illinois Wesleyan University on Friday. With both players playing the best basketball of their careers, the stage is set for a huge showdown as the Gulls chase a trip to the Elite 8.

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At Wesleyan, Regan developed into a dynamic, do-it-all guard, eclipsing 1,000 career points while establishing himself as one of the premier players in the NESCAC. Transitioning to Chicago for his graduate season, he expanded his game even further—becoming a focal point offensively while also showcasing his playmaking and leadership. His ability to seamlessly adapt between two high-level academic and basketball programs speaks to both his skill and basketball IQ.

Now, with postseason aspirations in full swing, Regan is once again at the center of a championship-caliber team. University of Chicago is putting together one of the best seasons in program history, carrying significant momentum and high expectations into the NCAA Tournament. With Regan’s experience, versatility, and leadership anchoring the group, the Maroons have positioned themselves as a legitimate contender with hopes of making a deep March run.

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Before arriving in Pittsburgh, Guinyard starred at the University of Tennessee at Martin, where he averaged 16.3 points per game and earned All-OVC First Team honors in 2024-25. Prior to UTM, he was a dominant force at Florida State College at Jacksonville, compiling over 1,300 career points and earning FCSAA Region 8 Player of the Year honors while leading the program to its first NJCAA national tournament win. From junior college standout to All-Conference Division I guard, Guinyard’s climb has been built on his efficient scoring ability and an elite court vision.

Now, with Duquesne surging and championship aspirations, Guinyard’s impact is peaking at the perfect time. A proven scorer at every level—from high school to junior college to Division I—he’s evolved into a dynamic playmaker capable of controlling games in multiple ways. As the conference tournament unfolds, Guinyard has both the résumé and momentum to leave an even bigger mark.

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Narit committed to a Division 2 school (West Texas A&M) out of HS and despite the belief he was a Division 1 player, the freshman saw hardly any action in the first half of the season. Chotikavanic continued to work and finished his season with ten straight double digit scoring performances, earning the LSC Freshman of the Year honors.

Following his belief that he was a Division 1 talent, Narit decided to test out the transfer portal. The portal experience was much of the same attention that he received coming out of high school with only a few schools interested. Betting on himself, Chotikavanic chose to join first-year head coach Matt Braeuer at Stephen F. Austin—a decision already paying off.

Averaging just under double digits, shooting 40% from three, he has become a key contributor on one of the best teams in program history. With conference championship aspirations and multiple seasons still ahead, Chotikavanic’s story is far from finished—and his breakout may only be the beginning.

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The New Zealand native came to Gonzaga midway through the 2023-24 season, only to be sidelined with a season ending injury for 2024-25. Getting back on the court took an immense amount of rehabilitation, and there were still questions how'd she perform once fully healthy. Her rise through all of the trials and tribulations has truly been one of the most inspiring comeback stories in college basketball.

Lauren is a leading candidate for the 2026 Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Award. Whittaker's dominance in her first season of college basketball has already attracted pro scouts from all over the world. With Gonzaga chasing more WCC dominance and Whittaker still early in her collegiate career, her story is only beginning.

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After becoming a 1,000-point scorer, D3 All-American, and star at Brandeis, Harris made the jump to Iona, where he’s now the team’s second-leading scorer at 11.7 points per game. His transition from Division III standout to Division I starter is a testament to his development and confidence in himself.

Harris recently delivered one of the biggest moments of Iona’s season, hitting a game-winning shot as the Gaels battle to stay in the top half of the MAAC standings. In this episode, he breaks down his journey from Brandeis to Iona, the adjustments to Division I basketball, and the goals for his last season of CBB.

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A Big West Co-Coach of the Year (2020–21), she’s steadily transformed the program from rebuild mode into a consistent conference contender. What started as a challenging rebuild has evolved into one of the most stable and respected programs in the Big West.

UC Irvine is positioned to remain a force in the conference and beyond. The main goal remains to get back to the NCAA tournament for the second time in three years. Will they win the Big West?

Foxwell is from Australia where he played most of his youth years in the NBL1 South Division. A year before coming to the NCAA, Foxwell played in the NBL for Melbourne United as a developmental player. Foxwell credits much of his first year NCAA success to the year playing in the NBL; hear all about his experience and some of the top players he played with and against in the top league in Australia.

Foxwell has won the WCC Rookie of the Week award 5x, making his case for the Rookie of the Year award. The Australian guard is averaging over 14 points per game along with 7.2 assists which is currently 3rd in the country. The Portland Pilots are currently 10-11 (3-5) and coming up on the toughest stretch of their schedule. Hear all about Joel's career and the Pilots season in the full episode.

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Sneak Peak- 01:00-01:40

NY Knicks Troubles- 01:40-05:00

Intro to Joel Foxwell- 05:00-11:27

Australian Sport(s) Fandom, Australian Background / Basketball Community- 11:27-16:26

Family Background, Competition with Brothers- 16:26-18:17

NBL Experience, Mindset Coming to NCAA, Playing Against Owen in NBL- 18:17-26:48

Decommitting from Samford & Committing to Portland- 26:48-30:17

Film Breakdown- 30:17-38:16

WCC Experience/Competition, Future for Joel Foxwell- 38:16-41:55

Rapid Fire (Ideal Improvement in Game, Top 3 Australian NBA Players, Toughest Matchup in NCAA)- 41:55-45:44

Starting 5: Best NBL Players Played Against- 45:44-47:25

Outro, Not Even D2 Spotlight- 47:25-51:43

Rogan has now won at two different schools- beginning at his first head coaching opportunity at Rhodes College. Rogan led Rhodes to three straight Southern Atlantic Athletic (SAA) championships leaving with a 67-28 (.705) record.

This pod talks about his process of getting to JHU, what the expectations are for the 2025-26 season, and the background of Rogan getting into coaching women's basketball.

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Fuline coached one of the most memorable teams in Division 3 history in 2020; a team with one of the best rosters- headlined by YouTube star, D'Vontay Friga. That teams season was cut short ahead of the Sweet 16 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Three years later Fuline would lead the Purple Raiders to a National Championship game where they would lose to Christopher Newport at the buzzer. The Purple Raiders are currently 8-0 (1-0 OAC), and ranked #12 in the country (https://d3hoops.com/top25/men/2025-26/week3).

You don't want to miss this episode where KJ and Ruda take a deep dive into Coach Fuline's career. Hear all of Mount Union's top stories in the full episode.

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Barber has completely transformed NYU WBB's narrative, and the current 2025-26 team is picking up right where they left off; currently ranked #1 in the country with a 7-0 record.

You don't want to miss this episode of hosts KJ and Neruda taking a deep dive into Coach Barber's historic career including stories from the National Championships and her Team USA experience coaching the U17 team to Gold.

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Zimmerman is a 6x UAA Coach of the Year while holding a 68% winning percentage in the UAA over the last 14 years. You don't want to miss this episode discussing Zimmerman's high paced offense, the run inside of 10 straight tournament appearances, and stories during his playing career.

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Clayman developed one of the best offenses in the country as an assistant under Coach Alan Huss. The team was 3rd in offensive efficiency according to KenPom Rankings, and was in the 98th percentile in points per possession during the 2024-25 season. The Panthers have high expectations as they were picked to win the Big South conference once again. HPU is currently 3-0 during the 2025-26 season under Clayman.

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Boo also talks about following his older brothers footsteps, what it was like playing in the Knicks organization this past year, and of course his iconic games against Zach Edey and Big 10 powerhouse Purdue.

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Moore is from Live Oak, Florida where he played four seasons of high school football at Suwannee. The three star player originally committed to Georgia Southern before decommitting and later committing to Duke University.

We get into everything surrounding the Duke football program. During his career, Duke has had 3 head coaches, but that hasn't reflected in their consistency. The Blue Devils are on track to have 4 straight winning seasons after the team finished 3-9 during Moore's freshman year.

Moore was coming off of back to back seasons averaging over 5 yards per carry before he was sidelined with an ankle injury during the 2024 season.

Currently ranked 34th all-time on the Duke rushing yards list, the 5th year has the opportunity to continue climbing that list with 5 games left in his final year. The hope for Jaquez is to make an NFL roster concluding this year, so the rest of the season is crucial for him and the Duke program that is currently 4-3.

Hear about his college career playing under three different head coaches, what makes the 2025 RB room different, how the Duke basketball program impacts the football program, and more.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:33

Intro- 00:33-06:39

Game Week Schedule, Difference in 2025 Training Camp, Course Work @ Duke- 06:39-11:03

Mindset Going into Georgia Tech Game, ACC/Duke's Rise in CFB, Battling Through Injury- 11:03-18:45

2025 RB Room, Relationship with O-Line- 18:45-22:17

Duke FB Culture, Head Coach Manny Diaz- 22:17-26:36

Duke Basketball's Brand Impact on Duke Football, Duke to NFL Pipeline- 26:36-30:59

ACC Football's Best Environment(s), Best Football States- 30:59-36:21

Personal RB Style, NFL RBs Inspirations, Future for Jaquez- 36:21-40:50

Rapid Fire (Funniest Position Group, Best Jerseys in ACC, Best RBs in ACC, TD Celly)- 40:50-45:07

Ideal Offensive Line- 45:07-47:30

Outro- 47:30-50:07

Ludwig is from California where he's spent a majority of his coaching career. He began his career in basketball as a student manager at UCLA. Ludwig spent almost a decade at UCLA during different time spans having a variety of roles, including video coordinator, director of scouting, and director of player development. During his time at UCLA he coached plenty of current NBA players; this list includes: Russel Westbrook, Kyle Anderson, and Norman Powell.

Ludwig is entering his 10th season on the Broncos coaching staff along with head coach Herb Sendek. Together the two have coached 9 1st team all-conference players, two of them later being 1st round lottery draft picks. Brandin Podziemski and Jalen Williams both flourished under the two coaches and are some of the best talents in the NBA, today.

Coach Ludwig is also the founder of the Latino Association of Basketball Coaches. The association is a platform used to empower Latino basketball coaches through advocacy and opportunities.

Tune in to hear about Ludwig's journey to one of the top assistant basketball coaches in the country, what it was like coaching Jalen Williams, and the luxury of coaching at a university like Santa Clara.

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The hosts cover all of Carrie's exceptional career including being one of the best players to play at Western Michigan to now leading Harvard to heights never reached. Coach Moore talks about what made the 2024-25 group special and how they plan to build off of the success. The Crimson were a top 5 scoring defense in the entire country, only allowing 52.9 ppg helping the group to a 24-5 overall record.

Before coming to Harvard, Coach Moore was an assistant coach at the University of Michigan where she helped the 2021-22 Wolverines reach the Elite 8. Moore was also an assistant at North Carolina where she was the lead recruiter that brought in nationally ranked classes year to year. Her first stint as an assistant coach was at Princeton before she took her career to Creighton. With all of her different experiences, Moore gave her perspective on the different schools and what she learned from each coach that she coached under.

Before coaching, Moore was an elite WBB player who currently holds the record for the most points scored (2,216) at the University of Western Michigan. On top of what allowed her to be successful during her playing career, Moore talks about how her career has shaped her coaching style.

Coach Moore and the Harvard WBB have changed the narrative surrounding the program and the 2025-26 team has high expectations.

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The hosts get into all of Duncan's career starting at the Division 3 level where he played one season for Williams College. He'd spend one year before playing the rest of his college career at Michigan University under coach Beilein. Robinson and the Wolverines won back-to-back Big 10 championships, and made the NCAA championship game in 2018. Duncan talks about growing a bond with Mo Wagner and Carris Levert, Jordan Poole's game winner against Houston, and the national championship game in the episode; you don't want to miss those stories!

Transitioning into his Miami Heat career, Duncan breaks down why players are so successful in the Heat organization, playing with Jimmy Butler, and his favorite moments during the finals run in the bubble & their finals run to play against the Denver Nuggets. Duncan became one of the best shooters in Heat history early on in his career, and he finished his time there with the most 3pt field goals made.

We also talk about what went into his decision to play for the Pistons and what the future for his team is. The Pistons have high expectations going into the 2025-26 season.

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They then shift to the Division I level, where University of Michigan took down University of Connecticut to win the national championship—marking the Big Ten’s first men’s title since 2000. Head coach Dusty May secures his first championship, and Neruda and KJ break down Michigan’s run, what it means for the conference, and how this title reshapes the national landscape.

On the women’s side, the episode dives into the ongoing conversation surrounding Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley, unpacking the broader implications, narratives, and what it says about the current state of women’s college basketball. The discussion expands into the NBA, where they give their takes on the MVP race, debating the top candidates and what should ultimately matter most when deciding the award.

To close, Neruda and KJ turn their attention to the coaching carousel across Division I basketball, grading some of the most notable recent hires and discussing which programs made the biggest moves heading into next season.

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Jones committed to Coker University (D2) out of high school. The 6'0 guard would spend three seasons playing at the Divison 2 level before Coach Sellers and Central Connecticut State began recruiting the All-SAC player. Jones with two years of eligibility left, committed to CCSU on his first official visit.

Year 1 with the Blue Devils started with Jones coming off of the bench. Later that year, Jones became one of CCSU's best players and an all-conference player as a top 10 NEC scorer. Transitioning to year 2, Jones took a big leap in most statistical categories while leading his team in points and assists. He was a finalist for the Lou Henson Mid-Major Player of the Year award and was awarded the NEC Player of the Year. Jones finished his career with over 1,500 points and just under 500 assists.

This episode gets into a great conversation with Jones about his future within basketball, what Coach Sellers has done to make CCSU a top team in the NEC, and the honor he holds of being awarded NEC Player of the Year.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:18

Intro- 00:18-07:44

Summer Basketball/Activities, Christian Background, Cutting Dreads?- 07:44-11:43

Stars of Storrs TBT Experience- 11:43-16:48

Thought Process on Signing Overseas Contract, 212 Playground Runs- 16:48-21:58

Developing Craft/Bag & Reads, Balancing Scoring & Passing- 21:58-27:48

Coach Sellers Impact on CCSU, Recap of NEC Championship Game- 27:48-34:17

Adjustments to Division 1 Coming from Coker University (D2), Recruitment out of Coker University / Committing to CCSU- 34:17-38:10

Break- 38:10-38:18

D2 to D1 from a Basketball Standpoint, Initial Memories Playing for CCSU- 38:18-46:05

Thoughts on the NEC- 46:05-49:37

Honor of Winning NEC POY- 49:37-52:16

Rapid Fire (Best D2 Competition, Favorite Arenas to Play in, Favorite Hoop Shoes)- 52:16-57:15

Starting 5: Best Players Played With- 57:15-01:00:03

Outro- 01:00:03-01:00:38

Coach Fennelly came to Iowa State in 1995 from previously coaching Toledo (1988-1995). Fennelly has completely transformed the program in every aspect. The Cyclones have been revamped as a national contender year in and year out. The average fan attendance when Fennelly arrived was only 733/game, now the program gets on average 10,000/game.

The Cyclones finished the 2024-25 season 23-12 (12-6 Big 12) with a First Four victory over Princeton before falling to Michigan in the Round of 64. With majority of the roster returning, including 3rd-team All-American Audi Crooks, the Iowa State program has high expectations going into the 2025-26 season.

​⁠This episode covers a ton with Coach regarding coaching Audi, contract extension or retirement, Big 12 competition, and his motivations to keep evolving this late in his career.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:20

Intro- 00:20-07:36

Summer Activities, Family's Involvement with the Program- 07:36-11:13

Building off of Last Year, 2025-26 Roster/Expectations, Helping Freshman Adjust during Summer Sessions- 11:13-15:21

Takeaways from Last 2 March Madness Experiences- 15:21-19:40

Recruiting Audi Crooks / Seeing Her Growth, Developing Post Players- 19:40-25:46

Trust that Iowa State has in Coach Fennelly, Retirement?- 25:46-29:10

"Iowa St. Way" Culture, Developing Fan Support throughout Career- 29:10-37:40

Break- 37:40-37:50

Biggest Changes in WBB through Different Eras- 37:50-41:11

Scout Against Caitlyn Clark / Her Impact in Iowa, Game Against 2025 National Champions (UConn)- 41:11-46:19

Thoughts Surrounding Big 12, Motivations Going into Year 31 Coaching the Cyclones- 46:19-51:15

Rapid Fire (Favorite Cyclone Tradition(s), Unforgettable Game(s), Restaurants in Iowa w/ Not Even D2- 51:15-55:08

Starting 5: Best Big 12 Players in the Last Decade- 55:08-57:10

Outro- 57:10-57:46

Maggie is from Philadelphia where she attended Cardinal O'Hara and played high school basketball under her mom. After winning a state championship recruitment was busy for the 1st team player. Maggie heard from multiple P4 schools before ultimately committing to play for Coach Roussell and the Richmond Spiders.

Each year at Richmond Maggie's stats have gradually increased; this past season (24-25) Maggie averaged 17 points and 7 rebounds while shooting 50/40 from the field. She exploded during March Madness in upsetting Georgia Tech with a 30 point performance and then following that performance with 27 points against the #1 seed UCLA. Maggie was awarded the Atlantic 10 Player of the Year, becoming the first player in Richmond history to be awarded player of the year.

Hear about her career heading into her final season of college basketball, her March Madness experience, and her future potentially playing in the WNBA.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:18

Intro- 00:18-06:04

Richmond's Summer Sessions, Leadership Style, Thoughts on the 2025-26 Roster- 06:04-12:31

Team USA Trials, Takeaways from Experience with Team USA- 12:31-17:45

Improving Over the Years- 17:45-20:50

2025 March Madness, Game Against Georgia Tech & UCLA- 20:50-26:03

Growing up in Philadelphia, Cardinal O'Hara HS Basketball, Recruitment to Richmond- 26:03-33:53

Playing Under Coach Roussell- 33:53-36:26

Break- 36:26-36:35

Dealing with Injury during Freshman Year, Richmond's Offensive Style, Personal Reads during 1v1 Matchups- 36:35-42:55

Reaction to Winning A10 Player of the Year- 42:55-45:21

Being a Top WNBA Prospect Going into Last Year of CBB, Future for Maggie- 45:21-47:22

Rapid Fire (Favorite A10 Matchup, Hobbies outside of Basketball, Tips for Balancing School & Sports)- 47:22-49:24

Starting 5: Best A10 Opponents throughout Career- 49:24-52:18

Outro- 52:18-52:54

Jones is from Queens, New York and played his college basketball at SUNY New Paltz (D3). He was dominant during his career and was awarded all-american his senior season. He began his coaching career at multiple levels including high school and division 3 institutions before getting an assistant coaching job at Norfolk State.

Coach Jones became the head coach at Norfolk State in 2013 and since then has only had one below .500 season. He's been awarded MEAC Coach of the Year 3x in his career along with many other coaching awards. He's brought in some of the most successful players in NSU history including Joe Bryant Jr., Brian Moore, and Kyle O'Quinn.

Hear about Coach Jones journey leading up to NSU, his thoughts regarding the controversial 2024-25 MEAC MBB awards, his opinions surrounding MEAC vs. P4 schools, and more.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:20

Intro- 00:20-08:11

Coaching "Friends" Around the Country, Relationship with Son, Mindset Behind Giving his Son Scholarship- 08:11-13:26

2025-26 NSU Roster & Preseason, Players Searching for in the Portal- 13:26-18:12

Adapting with the Evolution of Basketball, Playing Career at SUNY New Paltz, D3 Basketball & We Are D3 TBT- 18:12-29:50

Narrative behind MEAC vs. P5 Schools, P5 Schools Avoiding Playing Norfolk State- 29:50-36:36

Approach to Developing Players, Maintaining Success Year to Year- 36:36-41:00

Break- 41:00-41:08

Opinions on 2024-25 MEAC MBB Awards, HBCU Event Challenges- 41:08-50:46

NYC Background, Balancing Swagger vs. Professionalism as a Head Coach- 50:46-01:02:48

Rapid Fire (Favorite Away Arenas, Favorite Things about NYC/VA, Funniest Players Coached)- 01:02:48-01:08:30

Starting 5: Best Players Coached- 01:08:30-01:12:12

Outro- 01:12:12-01:12:47

Coach Fulks had many different coaching experiences becoming a head coach. She began as a video coordinator for the WNBA's New York Liberty before getting an assistant coaching job at Longwood University. After spending four seasons with Longwood, Fulks coached at UNC Greensboro and Wake Forest for a total of six seasons.

Davidson finished the season 3rd in the Atlantic 10 behind two teams that made it to the NCAA tournament. The Wildcats have continuously ranked towards the top of the conference in three point categories on both sides of the ball.

Hear about Coach Fulks journey leading up to coaching at Davidson, how her offensive philosophies have developed over time, and her experience being a committed international recruiter.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:24

Summer Travel / Intro- 00:24-09:28

No Summer Session for Davidson, Following WNBA- 09:28-13:42

Offseason Focus after Successful 24-25 Year, Finding Players in Transfer Portal, NIL Impact on WBB/Davidson- 13:42-22:55

Offensive Philosophies & Developing Offense, Offensive Identity Advancing Defensive System- 22:55-32:28

Recruiting Specific Positions/Play Types, Recruiting Internationally, Overseas Youth System vs. US Youth System- 32:28-42:03

Using Steph Curry as a Tool for the Davidson Program, Steph's Impact on Davidson- 42:03-44:49

Break- 44:49-44:58

Each Coaching Stop & the Impact on Her Coaching Career, Memories Coaching @ Wake Forest- 44:58-51:21

Advice to Coaches Tasked with Rebuilding a Program- 51:21-54:08

Rapid Fire (Favorite BB Memory as a Player, Coaches that she Secretly Admires, Favorite Matchup in the A10)- 54:08-57:55

Starting 5: Best Players Coached Against- 57:55-01:00:44

Outro- 01:00:44-01:01:19

Ty Nichols is from Springfield, Massachusetts who played his college career at Keene State. He is the all-time leading scorer at the school and has had a successful overseas career leading clubs to their first ever championship cups.

Sam Peek went to Wesleyan University where early in his career he was getting limited minutes to finishing his career as an All-American. He transferred to a Division 1 school (Stetson) for his final year of college basketball and worked his way to play in the G-League where he's spent the last two seasons.

We Are D3 is coming off of a year winning their first ever game in the TBT. Expectations are higher this year as the team is no longer just an underdog team in the tournament.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:25

TBT Explained / Intro- 00:25-09:55

Playing in Money Tournaments- 09:55-11:46

Sam's Past Season in the G-League, Summer Workouts- 11:46-15:34

Ty Playing in 1v1 Leagues, Sam Working Out w/ Trainer DJ Sackman- 15:34-20:09

Playing TBT, We Are D3 2025 Roster- 20:09-26:28

Ty's Mindset Going into Elam Ending, Playing in the Syracuse Region- 26:28-29:54

Thought Process Signing Overseas Contract(s)- 29:54-31:31

Keene State & Wesleyan Discussion: Then Vs. Now- 31:31-34:48

Final Words for TBT 2025- 34:48-35:43

Outro- 35:43-36:18

Toole has led the Colonials during the athletic departments transition from the NEC to the Horizon League. In 2020, RMU won the NEC championship and made it to the NCAA tournament a few days before the tournament would get cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That summer Robert Morris announced their move to the Horizon League. Five years later, Toole has brought RMU to the top of the conference.

RMU has been to seven national postseason appearances under Coach Toole's guidance. Toole also played in two NCAA tournaments during his playing days at the University of Pennsylvania. The two-time All-Ivy league player came to UPenn after playing his first two years of college basketball at Elon University.

Toole talks about the success RMU experienced this past year making it to the big dance, his favorite memories during his own playing career, and the future of the RMU basketball program.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:20

NBA Offseason "Losers" / Intro- 00:20-10:37

Following Other Leagues/Sports, Steelers Pride in Pittsburgh- 10:37-14:18

Recap of 2024-25 Season, What Separated 24-25 Roster from Past Season- 14:18-23:15

Offensive Scheme Year to Year, Scouting Process for Alabama in NCAA Tournament, Mindset during Comeback in NCAA Tournament Game- 23:15-29:48

Mindset going Against Legendary Coaches, Memories Playing at U Penn, Playing Experience in NCAA Tournament - 29:48-42:31

Personal Transfer Experience Impact on Coaching Today, Recruiting Alvaro Folgueiras & Him Transferring- 42:31-52:16

Road Bumps Experienced as a Young Head Coach- 52:16-55:44

Break- 55:44-55:52

Moving from NEC to the Horizon League, Future for RMU Program- 55:52-01:04:21

Rapid Fire (Toughest Player to Scout Against, Pregame Superstitions, Cut off Age for 1v1 Against Kids)- 01:04:21-01:06:26

Starting 5: Best Players Played Against- 01:06:26-01:08:30

Outro- 01:08:30-01:09:06

Moore went to Kingston high school where he finished as the 4th leading scorer in school history. From there he went on to play junior college basketball before getting his first look of Division 1 basketball at Murray State. Moore spent two years playing for the Racers averaging close to double digits in each year.

The 2024-25 season was special for Moore as he was now playing for Norfolk State. Moore led NSU to a MEAC regular season and tournament championship. He was the only guard in the country to average over 18 points per game while shooting over 52% from the field.

Hear about his journey playing for 4 different colleges, his favorite matchups in the MEAC, and his goals going into the 2025-26 season.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:23

NBA Offseason Winners / Intro- 00:23-10:13

Getting Adjusted to Arizona, Breakdown of NIL for Athletes- 10:13-11:41

Preseason for GCU, JUCO Grind, Mindset Joining a New Team- 11:41-16:50

Transfer Portal Experience, Jordan McCabe Joining GCU- 16:50-19:34

Personal Off-season Focus, Confidence in Midrange & Working on Shot- 19:34-23:52

Buzzer Beater against NC Central, Winning the MEAC, HBCU Culture- 23:52-30:03

Committing to Howard?, Viral Clip with Dior- 30:03-32:56

Story Coming to Kingston, Chris Bamba's Impact on Kingston/Brian- 32:56-39:20

Break- 39:20-39:29

Pride on Being Efficient, Playing for Robert Jones & Future for Coach Jones- 39:29-45:06

Opinions on not Winning MEAC POTY, Favorite Matchups in the MEAC- 45:06-49:24

Goals for 2025-26 Season- 49:24-51:19

Rapid Fire (Song in Pregame Playlist, Most Hostile Gym Played In, Funniest Teammate(s)- 51:19-54:09

Starting 5: Best Teammates throughout Career- 54:09-55:51

Outro- 55:51-56:23

After a dominant high school career, he was recruited by most schools around the country and would end up committing to Maryland. Simpkins also had a good career at Maryland where he'd finish with 3 All-ACC honors. Even after much success as a player, getting into coaching didn't happen right away.

Simpkins would end up becoming the Director of Basketball Operations at Towson University for his first college coaching opportunity. He'd later have stops coaching at the high school levell, UNC-Greensboro, and George Mason. He spent 8 seasons coaching at George Mason before getting his first head coaching opportunity.

On April 1st, 2023 American University announced the hiring of Duane Simpkins. The 2024-25 season was just his second season in a head coaching role and he led American to their first NCAA tournament in over a decade. American finished the season 22-13 (13-5) and captured a Patriot League championship.

Hear about Simpkins' favorite memories growing up in the DMV, what he learned coaching under different mentors, and how he plans to build upon the success his program recently had.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:56

NBA Finals Recap / Intro- 00:56-07:53

Offseason Differences being HC vs AC, Film Focuses, Developing Plays- 07:53-14:17

What Made AU Special during 2024-25 Season, Americans Fan Support, Patriot League Tournament- 14:17-21:10

Implementing Fast Paced Offense at American, Learning from Kim English- 21:10-24:06

Non-Conference Schedule for 2025-26 Season, How American Stands Out in the DMV- 24:06-30:07

Growing up in the DMV, Relationship with Kenny Blakeney, ACC/Maryland Basketball in the Late 90's- 30:07-42:02

Len Bias Situation & Impact on DMV, Honor Playing for Maryland, Advice to Younger Generation on Getting a Career in Sports- 42:02-50:33

Break- 50:33-50:43

Challenges Becoming a First Time HC, Learning from Mentors- 50:43-55:36

Player Development Process, Goals to Building on Previous Years Success- 55:36-01:02:17

Rapid Fire (Favorite ACC PG Matchup, Intense Arenas to Play/Coach In, Funniest Coaches Worked For)- 01:02:17-01:09:54

Starting 5: Best DMV Players- 01:09:54-01:14:17

Outro- 01:14:17-01:14:52

In 2011, Senderoff took over as the head coach and has never had a losing season since then. He joins Mark Few and Tom Izzo as the only coaches to never have a losing season (minimum 10 seasons coached). His 288 wins rank 7th all-time in MAC history.

Some of his coaching highlights include being awarded the 2022 MAC Coach of the Year, leading Kent State to their first MAC tournament title since 2008, and leading Kent State to nine 20+ win seasons. This past season the Golden Flyers finished the year 24-12 and upset St. Bonaventure and Stanford in the NIT tournament.

Hear about Coach Senderoff's philosophies on both ends of the ball, his favorite MAC matchups, and what is left to accomplish for his career and the Kent State program.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:30

NBA Finals Discussion / Intro- 00:30-08:48

Hobbies Outside of Basketball, Following the NBA & Learning from the NBA- 08:48-14:48

Signing Contract Extension, Rumors about Taking Another Job, Kent St Transfer Portal Culture- 14:48-28:51

Family Atmosphere throughout Program, Coaching Tree, Connections through Kent St- 28:51-32:32

Challenges in Sustaining Success, Valuing the Guard Position, Allowing Players to Play Freely- 32:32-41:12

Developing/Evolving Defensive Philosophies, Late Game Execution Strategies- 41:12-55:15

Break- 55:15-55:23

Relationship with Brian Windhorst (New GM?), Future Goals for Kent St Program, Rivalry with Akron- 55:23-01:02:45

UMass Entering the MAC, Being Involved with Social Initiative Movements- 01:02:45-01:09:20

Rapid Fire (Favorite Non Basketball Sport, Underrated MAC Arena, Favorite MAC Road Trip)- 01:09:20-01:11:46

Starting 5: Best Defenders Coached- 01:11:46-01:14:15

Outro- 01:14:15-01:14:50

His first season was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Since then, Hines has been recognized as an All-American each year. His career was highlighted by leading CNU to their first ever National Championship in the 2022-23 season. Hines led the team averaging over 17 points and just under 6 rebounds.

The following year Hines repeated as the Coast to Coast Player of the Year and led the Captains to another NCAA tournament appearance. This past season capped off his legendary career- once again being named the C2C Player of the Year. The fifth year averaged a career high 19.9 points per game along with 6.9 rebounds.

Hear about his favorite memories throughout his career, playing for the historic program in CNU, and what's next for his basketball career.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:27

NBA Finals Discussion- 00:27-12:35

Intro- 12:35-18:17

Graduating from CNU, Jahn's Background- 18:17-21:06

2024-25 Year for CNU/Jahn, Roanoke Game Recap, Dealing with Adversity- 21:06-28:22

CNU Support, Alumni Connections, Emotions During Jersey Retirement- 28:22-32:03

Proudest Part of Individual Game Throughout Career, Relationship with Coach Krikorian, Recruitment out of HS- 32:03-47:38

2023-24 CNU's Decreased Roster Situation, NCAA Tournament Games, Playing with Brother @ CNU- 47:38-56:45

Break- 56:45-56:54

Favorite Memories Throughout Career, Team Trip to Canada, Favorite Matchups in the C2C- 56:54-01:11:58

What's Next for Jahn Hines, Signing with Agency- 01:11:58-01:15:47

Rapid Fire (Top 3 MCU Movies, Mixtape Chris Brown / Lil Durk Songs, Standout D3 Player)- 01:15:47-01:20:11

Starting 5: Best Players Played Against During Career- 01:20:11-01:22:19

Outro- 01:22:19-01:22:55

Now at the helm of RMC, Merkel arguably has had the most successful decade of coaching in college basketball. In 10 years Coach Merkel has been awarded ODAC Coach of the Year 7 times with an overall 129-19 record in conference play.

Merkel was the recipient of the 2022 Division 3 Coach of the Year after the Yellow Jackets captured the school's first ever national championship. The 2024-25 season was another successful season as his program was one of the best defensive teams in the country finishing the year with a 24-5 record.

Hear about his favorite memories during the 2022 national championship run, his defensive philosophies, and how it feels leading the historic Randolph-Macon program.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:23

Reactions to Tom Thibodeau Firing, NBA Finals Predictions- 00:23-14:27

Intro- 14:27-21:19

Staying Sharp during the Offseason, Coaching Influences- 21:19-28:21

RMC Coaching Tree, Expectations at Historic Program, Being only the 5th HC in Program History- 28:21-33:42

Favorite ODAC Coaching Matchups, Preparation for ODAC Games- 33:42-38:26

Using Constraints in his Program, Coaching Buzz Anthony, 2022 National Championship- 38:26-51:22

Defensive/Closeout Philosophies- 51:22-59:04

Coach Merkel asking Not Even D2 Questions (Finding Best Recruits, Advice for HS Kids Coming into New Culture)- 59:04-01:09:01

Coaching Under Coach Beilein, Using Phrases to Impact Program- 01:09:01-01:12:53

Rapid Fire (Favorite ODAC Arena, Funniest Player Coached, One Former Player to Play with Current Roster)- 01:12:53-01:16:45

Starting 5: Highest IQ Players Coached- 01:16:45-01:19:35

Outro- 01:19:35-01:20:11

Monroe would only spend one year at Wofford before committing to Quinnipiac University where his career took off. After his first year playing for the Bobcats he earned all-conference recognition. This past season (2024-25), Monroe was awarded MAAC Player of the Year after averaging over 18 points and 9 rebounds per game.

Many people expected Monroe to transfer to play high major basketball when the news came out he was in the transfer portal. He heard from a majority of the high major, historic programs, but ultimately decided that playing another year at QU was best for his career. Monroe is hoping to become the first ever Quinnipiac player to earn back-to-back player of the year honors, and get drafted to the NBA.

Hear about Monroe's experience in the transfer portal, why he decided to come back to Quinnipiac, and more about his journey leading up to star level.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:21

NBA Playoffs- 00:21-12:14

Intro- 12:14-18:59

NYK Fandom/Predictions- 18:59-20:51

Offseason Work, NBA Scouts "Report Cards", Working on Shot- 20:51-26:46

Transfer Portal Experience, Returning to Quinnipiac, Balancing Production vs. Money- 26:46-38:08

Newburgh Roots, In the Water Classic- 38:08-48:07

Break- 48:07-44:16

FY at Wofford Experience, Recruitment to Quinnipiac- 44:16-53:46

Factors Leading to Success at Quinnipiac, Defensive Philosophy- 53:46-57:22

MAAC Competition, Mindset during Comebacks- 57:22-01:04:51

What Makes QU Special, Playing City Rocks EYBL- 01:04:51-01:09:55

Future for Amarri Monroe- 01:09:55-01:12:18

Rapid Fire (Favorite Matchups in the MAAC, Relationship with QU Hockey, Top Talents in 845)- 01:12:18-01:16:55

Starting 5: Best Players Played Against- 01:16:55-01:19:13

Outro- 01:19:13-01:19:51

Dominic Parker is currently the head coach at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and just finished his first season leading the Tigers.

Donald Morris has been the head coach for Framingham State for the past four seasons.

Michael McClendon will be heading into his fourth season as the Springfield head coach. The only black coach in program history.

Edwind McGhee previously was on staff as the associate head coach before being named head coach of North Park University.

Hear different parts of each of their journeys, their opinions on how to decrease the gap between white head coaches and black head coaches and how they run their program as one of the few black coaches in the division.

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Intro- 00:00-01:40

Research, Introduction to Coaches- 01:40-11:55

Coach Dominic Parker (RIT MBB)- 11:55-23:50

Coach Donald Morris (Framingham State MBB)- 23:50-30:21

Coach Michael McClendon (Springfield MBB)- 30:21-49:04

Coach Edwind McGhee (North Park MBB)- 49:04-01:03:30

Outro- 01:03:30-01:05:22

The 2024-25 season was special for the Towson men's basketball team. On top of having the coach of the year, Towson won the CAA regular season championship for the second time in four years. Tyler Tejada was also named the CAA Player of the Year.

Skerry has been a longtime coach including stops at Pittsburgh, Providence, Rhode Island, Charleston, and current league competitors William & Mary and Northeastern. Skerry also was a top Division 3 player playing for Tufts University.

Hear about Towson's 2025-26 roster, what has went into Towson's recent success, and some of his thoughts regarding the NCAA basketball landscape.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:37

NBA Playoffs Round 2 Discussion- 00:37-06:38

Intro- 06:38-14:38

Offseason Workouts, NABC Basketball Clinics, Learning from Other Coaches- 14:38-18:19

Transfer Portal Philosophy, Paying Players- 18:19-22:16

Towson MBB 2024-25 Year, 2025-26 Roster, Gauging Success- 22:16-28:48

Recruiting in the DMV, What Separates Towson from DMV Schools- 28:48-32:27

Critiquing the NET/NCAA Basketball Committee- 32:27-35:39

Coming into a Program with 15 Straight Losing Seasons, Coaching Nick Timberlake, Player Development- 35:39-42:47

Playing Style Impact on Coaching Career, NESCAC History, Getting Stamped in D1- 42:47-47:49

Break- 47:49-47:59

Coaching Tyler Tejada, Getting Tyler & Dylan Williamson to Return to Towson, Getting Players to the Next Level- 47:49-56:52

Advice to Coaches Trying to Maintain Success, Coaches Partnering Forward Program- 56:52-01:03:24

Rapid Fire (Best Jerseys in CBB, Favorite CAA Arena, Statement for Mid Major Basketball)- 01:03:24-01:05:09

Starting 5: Hardest Working Players- 01:05:09-01:07:14

Outro- 01:07:14-01:07:51

Linton took his career to Tufts during the summer of 2021 when he was hired as the next men's basketball head coach. The 2024-25 season marked Linton's fourth year leading the Jumbos and in those four years he compiled a 76-32 overall record. This past season marked history as the team made their third straight NCAA tournament appearance and third straight 20+ win season, both never been done in Tufts basketball history.

Hear about Linton's coaching career, how the Tufts opportunity came to him, and what has made Tufts so good since his arrival.

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Sneak Peak- 00:00-00:41

NBA Round 1 Recap / Round 2 Predictions- 00:41-07:34

Intro- 07:34-13:36

Offseason/Summer Plans, NYC Background, Jamaican Heritage- 13:36-18:15

Tufts Culture, R.A.C Philosophy- 18:15-26:04

Tufts 2024-25 Season, Takeaways from NCAA Tournament- 26:04-30:14

NESCAC's Impact on Recruiting Style- 30:14-34:10

Coaching @ Nichols College, 2019-20 CCC Championship Season- 34:10-40:55

Break- 40:55-41:03

Story behind Getting Tufts HC Job, Process Networking, Different Coaching Stops- 41:03-51:00

Equity, Inclusivity, Leadership @ Tufts- 51:00-57:38

Rapid Fire (Dream Coaching Matchup, Music Taste, Favorite Gym(s) to Play in)- 57:38-01:02:49

Starting 5: Best Players Coached- 01:02:49-01:06:07

Outro- 01:06:07-01:06:45

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Intro, Thoughts on NCAA Rule Change (Pay to Play)- 00:00-03:16

JJ Reddick / Lakers- 03:16-07:45

#1 OKC vs. #8 MEM- 07:45-11:22

#3 NYK vs. #6 DET- 11:22-18:20

#1 CLE vs. #8 MIA- 18:20-21:59

#3 LAL vs. #6 MIN- 21:59-28:00

#4 IND vs. #5 MIL- 28:00-35:10

#2 HOU vs. #7 GSW- 35:10-41:58

#2 BOS vs. #7 ORL- 41:58-43:15

#4 DEN vs. #5 LAC- 43:15-48:06

Outro- 48:06-49:27

Reaves dominated in high school at Corcoran, becoming the school's all-time leading scorer. Besides his success, he wasn't recruited by any Division 1 schools, which led him to attend JUCO at Trinidad State. Reaves led Trinidad State to back-to-back region titles. After JUCO, he committed to Northern Colorado where he was an all-conference player.

Now preparing for a year playing in the A10, Reaves has big time goals for himself. Hear about his thoughts regarding Iona firing Tobin Anderson, what schools he was looking at before choosing Fordham, and what the future of his career looks like.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:35

NBA 1st Round Predictions- 00:35-08:03

Intro- 08:03-17:38

Getting Introduced to Islam, Playing during Ramadan- 17:38-21:34

Thoughts on Iona Firing Tobin Anderson, Relationship with Coach Anderson- 21:34-26:04

Favorite Matchups in the MAAC, Playing in Iona's System- 26:04-29:57

Playing AAU for Team Swish, Recruitment out of HS, JUCO Life, Opinions on JUCO Ruling- 29:57-40:01

Break- 40:01-40:17

Memories from Northern Colorado, JUCO vs. D1, Choosing Iona- 40:17-45:53

Entering Transfer Portal, Schools Interested In (Fordham), Future for Dejour Reaves- 45:53-48:29

Rapid Fire (Best Syracuse Hoopers Growing Up, Top 3 Movies, Favorite TA Story)- 48:29-52:56

Starting 5: Best Teammates- 52:56-54:24

Outro- 54:24-54:54

Barrett held the walk-on role for his first two years of college basketball. After those two years, Luke worked his way up to be a scholarship basketball player. Barrett continued to work hard throughout the years and as St. Mary's continued their success, so did he. Barrett started for the Gaels every game during the 2024-25 season, and was the fourth leading scorer (9.8 ppg).St. Mary's has won the West Coast Conference regular season title three years in a row and made the NCAA tournament each of the last four years.

Hear about Luke's journey becoming a scholarship player, what it was like being coached by 6x WCC COTY, Randy Bennett, and what the future for Luke Barrett looks like.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:16

March Madness Recap- 00:16-06:23

Intro- 06:23-11:58

West Coast / California vs. East Coast Lifestyle- 11:58-14:15

Saint Mary's 2025 March Madness Run, SMC vs. Gonzaga Rivarlry- 14:15-21:11

Coach Bennett, Journey Walking On to SMC, Story from Walk-on to Scholarship Player- 21:11-31:41

Saint Mary's Development System & Rebounding Strategy, Relationship with Mitchell Saxen & Augustus Marčulionis- 31:41-39:19

Break- 39:19-39:27

Thoughts on Transfer Portal for HM Schools, St. Mary's Overseas Presence / Overseas Players in CBB- 39:27-44:27

Scouting Process @ SMC, Offseason Development over the Years, Future for Luke Barrett- 44:27-50:58

Rapid Fire (Musical Inspirations, Favorite Arenas, Funniest Teammates)- 50:58-55:01

Starting 5: Best WCC Players Played Against- 55:01-58:24

Outro- 58:24-59:16

During his first year returning back to the NE10, Alexander was awarded all-conference and defensive 1st team. The 24-25 season was special as Alexander became the first player in Pace history to ever win the NE10 Player of the Year honors. He finished the year #2 in the country in assists (8.7) and steals (2.9) per game. In just two years Alexander finished 2nd on Pace's all-time assists leader board.

Hear about his journey playing for 3 different schools, his success at Pace, and the future for Tray Alexander.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:12

Final Four Predictions- 00:12-06:03

Intro- 06:03-11:00

March Madness Predictions- 11:00-12:22

Buzzer Beater against Assumption University, Favorite NE10 Matchups- 12:22-14:33

Growing up in Long Island, Leadership Personality- 14:33-19:23

2024-25 Pace MBB Season, Developing Game over the Years, Breaking Down Film / Game Reads- 19:23-28:00

Break- 28:00-28:09

Playing for 3 Different Colleges, Transfer Portal, Emotions Winning NE10 POTY- 28:09-34:17

Toughest Matchups during the 24-25 Season, Future for Trayvon Alexander- 34:17-37:26

Rapid Fire (Ranking Schools Locations, Funniest Teammates, Favorite Music)- 37:26-40:11

Starting 5: Best NE10 Players throughout Career- 40:11-43:53

Outro- 43:53-44:41

At Davidson Zach played various roles and was a consistent contributor for the Wildcats. The graduate student averaged the 4th most points (8.5) while fluctuating in and out of the starting lineup.

Before playing mid major basketball, Zach dominated at the Division 2 level. In 3 years, Laput scored just under 1700 points and was named a D2 All-American in his final two seasons playing for Bentley.

The Connecticut native attended HS at Notre Dame where he was an all-state selection. Not many Division 1 schools were recruiting Zach out of high school; seeing where he finished his career may have these same coaches questioning that decision.

Hear about his perspective regarding the transfer portal, his thought process to leave Bentley, and what his future in basketball looks like.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:15

D3 MBB Season Recap- 00:15-02:14

Intro- 02:14-11:34

Offseason Focus, Strength & Conditioning (Bentley vs. Davidson)- 11:34-14:05

Mindset going into A10 Tournament, Different Roles Played for Davidson, Playing for Coach McKillop- 14:05-19:38

Perspective/Opinions on the Transfer Portal, Decision Transferring from Bentley to Davidson- 19:38-24:33

Early Success at Bentley, Connecticut Basketball Scene, Recruitment out of HS- 24:33-32:01

Basketball Workouts, Developing Game- 32:01-36:49

Break- 36:49-37:01

Individual & Team Success during Career, Coach Jay Lawson's Impact on him, Overseas Basketball Process- 37:01-46:21

Rapid Fire (Favorite A10 Arena, Welcome to D1 Moment, Best CT Hoopers)- 46:21-50:28

Starting 5 (Best NE10 Players throughout Career)- 50:28-52:03

Outro- 52:03-52:52

Brazil, 2024-25 ODAC Player of the Year, has led Hampden-Sydney to another trip to the Sweet 16. The senior guard is currently averaging 18.2 points per game.

Chozen Amadi was named to the 2024-25 SCIAC 1st-team after ranking in the conference's top 10 in points, steals, and three point percentage.

The 2024-25 UAA Player of the Year, Tristan How has been dominating Division 3 in his lone year playing at this level. How averages a double-double while shooting an impressive 55.2 percent from the floor.

Hear about their each players journey to where they are right now, their mindset heading into the Sweet 16, and what to expect from each player and their respective teams moving forward.

Hampden-Sydney will matchup against Redlands, while host NYU will play Hardin-Simmons. Both games will be played on Friday, March 14th. For more information on these games and the Division 3 NCAA tournament, visit: https://www.ncaa.com/sports/basketball-men/d3

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:32

Updates- 00:32-05:23

Intro- 05:23-12:44

Adam Brazil (Hampden-Sydney MBB, G)- 12:44-24:56

Chozen Amadi (Redlands MBB, G)- 24:56-38:29

Tristan How (NYU MBB, F)- 38:29-50:41

Only in D3- 50:41-54:57

Outro- 54:57-55:32

At Wagner, Melvin led Wagner to their first conference championship since 2003. Council was named 1st-team All-NEC during a campaign averaging 14.9 points and 5.7 assists. Melvin's name began to buzz after leading Wagner, as a #6 seed, to a conference championship. After winning the NEC, Wagner had to play in the First Four game in the NCAA tournament. Council had a historic performance to lead his team to victory over Howard. In just one season playing in the NEC, the Wagner star entered the transfer portal.

The rising senior heard from plenty of high major schools after his run during March Madness. Council ended up committing to St. Bonaventure to play in the A-10. Melvin has been one of the best guards in the conference and Bonaventure picked up their second consecutive 20+ win season.

Hear about his journey growing up in Rochester, his favorite memories from Wagner's tournament run, and what his mindset is going into the A-10 tournament. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:13

Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:13-05:17

Intro- 05:17-10:05

Scouting @ St. Bonaventure, Best Guard in the A-10?- 10:05-12:53

Mindset going into A-10 Tournament, Bonaventure's Fan Base, WOJ Joining Bonaventure- 12:53-17:36

Coach Mark Schmidt, Story of the WWE Belt- 17:36-22:18

Growing up in Rochester, Mothers Impact- 22:18-28:56

Playing JUCO Basketball- 28:56-33:19

Break- 33:19-33:29

Wagner's 2023-24 NCAA Playoff Run, Top Memories in March Madness- 33:29-42:20

Recruitment Process after Wagner, Choosing St. Bonaventure- 42:20-44:54

Opinions on the A-10, "Dog" Leadership Mindset, Future for Melvin Council- 44:54- 54:24

Rapid Fire (Favorite Artist, Favorite Food, Favorite NBA Player)- 54:24-56:08

Starting 5: Best Rochester Hoopers- 56:08-58:21

Intro to Empire 8 Segment- 58:21-59:23

Alyssa Polosky (Geneseo WBB, Head Coach)- 59:23-01:15:09

Dayion Thompson (Utica MBB, G)- 01:15:09-01:21:20

Only in D3- 01:21:20-01:26:01

Outro- 01:26:01-01:26:36

Now in his final year playing for the Owls, the senior is playing at his highest level. Octavio is averaging 22.9 points per game (11th in the country) while leading Keene State to another #1 seed heading into the conference playoffs. KSC has been nationally ranked in the top 25 for most of the year and will be on every teams radar going into the NCAA tournament.

Hear about his journey leading up to Keene State, his favorite memories playing for KSC, and his future goals post college.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:10

Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:17-04:54

Intro- 04:54-09:57

Mindset Heading into Conference Playoffs, Entering Transfer Portal- 09:57-12:18

Breaking Keene States Scoring Record, Leaving Legacy at Keene State- 12:18-13:31

Relationship with Coach Enright, Playing for 3 Different Coaches during Career- 13:31-15:13

Summer Basketball with Keene State, Hoop Scene in Rhode Island- 15:13-18:50

Recruitment out of HS, Relationship/Duo with Jeff Hunter- 18:50-22:19

Keene States Dominance in the LEC, Hosting NCAA Tournament at Home, Mindset going into Big Games- 22:19-26:57

Break- 26:57-27:06

Playing Against D'vontay Friga, Ty vs. Octavio 1v1- 27:06-30:19

Off-season Work, Scoring 2k points, Best Class in KSC History?- 30:19-34:44

Future for Octavio Brito- 34:44-35:44

Rapid Fire (Top 3 RI Hoopers, Favorite LEC Matchups, Funniest Teammates, Music, Favorite Buckets)- 35:44-41:23

Starting 5: Best Players Played With- 41:23-43:39

Empire 8 Segment (Peyton Maneri- Brockport WBB G)- 43:39-47:18

Only in D3- 47:18-49:20

Outro- 49:20-49:55

Hampton committed to @NYUAthletics ahead of the 2023-24 season. That same year the Violets won a shared UAA conference title. This year, the Violets picked up right where they left off, as they are currently ranked #2 in the country. Hampton, now with a bigger role, is averaging 12 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists as one of the most efficient players in Division 3. Currently holding a 21-1 (10-1) record, Hampton and the rest of the NYU team have high hopes for the rest of the season. Hear about Hampton's favorite memories playing for RWE, perspective being a student-athlete at a prestigious school like NYU, and what to expect from the #2 ranked team come NCAA tournament time.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:17

Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:17-03:08

Intro- 03:08-09:37

Buzzer Beater against Chicago, Division 3 Parity- 09:37-11:28

Better Hoop State: NY vs. NJ, Relationship with Hank Morgan, Runs @ NYU this Summer- 11:28-17:49

NYU's Trip to China, Partnership with Hoop Culture- 17:49-20:19

Playing for Rod Wave Elite, Relationship with Cam Wilder / Zeddy Will, Favorite Memories with RWE- 20:19-27:13

Break- 27:13-27:26

Recruitment out of HS, Choosing NYU, Academics @ NYU- 27:26-34:06

NYU MBB Success, Mindset coming off the Bench, Favorite Matchups in the UAA- 34:06-41:33

NESCAC vs. UAA Debate- 41:33-44:23

Personal Focus for the Remainder of the Year- 44:23-46:28

Rapid Fire (Favorite things to do in NYC, Funniest RWE Player(s), Favorite Artists / Jersey Club)- 46:28-51:25

Starting 5: Best RWE Players- 51:25-53:41

Only in D3- 53:41-55:48

Outro- 55:48-56:24

After a dominant post-grad year, Haynes committed to Virginia Tech. Haynes played one year for the @hokiesports ; during his one year, Virginia Tech won the ACC championship (2021-22). Jalen transferred after his first year at Virginia Tech to East Tennessee State University. Haynes finished his lone year at ETSU as an all-conference player that averaged 14.6 points per game and 6.4 rebounds per game.

The standout big man entered the transfer portal once more heading into the 2023-24 season. Jalen heard from plenty of Power 5 schools, and ultimately choose @georgemasonuniversity . Haynes redshirted his first year, but is now having a very efficient season playing in the Atlantic-10. George Mason is currently 20-5 (11-1) with Haynes playing a major role averaging north of 12 ppg and 7 rpg.

Hear about Haynes journey playing at different schools throughout his career, what the goals are for this year's GMU team are, and what the future of his career looks like.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:17

Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:17-02:23

Intro- 02:23-08:26

Daily Schedule, Personal Tattoos- 08:26-10:54

SC Top 10 Dunk, GMU's Roster/Success, Teams Goal for the 2024-25 Season- 10:54-18:00

Growing up in Florida, Post-grad Year @ Monteverde Academy- 18:00-22:40

Year @ ETSU, Staying Ready after Playing @ Virginia Tech, ACC Championship Memories- 22:40-26:36

Redshirting @ GMU, GMU Vs. Duke- 26:36-28:01

Break- 28:01-28:14

Recruitment after ETSU, Transfer Portal, Opinions on Atlantic-10- 28:14-30:55

Coach Tony Skinn, Future for Jalen Haynes- 30:55-33:14

Rapid Fire (Top 3 Fl Teammates, Favorite Rod Wave, Funniest Teammates- 33:14-35:59

Starting 5: Best Players Played With- 35:59-37:41

Only in D3- 37:41-41:53

NEW Empire 8 Segment- 41:53-43:30

Mekhi Beckett (Brockport MBB)- 43:30-48:29

Kristin Suydam (Geneseo WBB)- 48:29-52:57

Damien Call (Utica MBB)- 52:57-58:57 Outro- 58:57-59:34

Curtis dealt with injury during his first year resulting in a redshirt year. Now, after completing his career at Holy Cross, Curtis has one year of eligibility left. The all-league player entered the transfer portal and heard from plenty of FBS schools, including some Power 5 schools. The dynamic free safety narrowed his final schools to Hawaii, Wyoming, and James Madison. The prior year the Holy Cross head coach, Bob Chesney, along with plenty of Curtis' teammates left to join the JMU football program. This made Curtis' decision fairly simple.

Now committed to play for the Dukes, Harris-Lopez has plans to continue the success with Chesney and prior staff that they had at Holy Cross.

Hear about some of Harris-Lopez's favorite memories playing for the Crusaders, his perspective on the impact NIL is having on college football, his goals for the 2025 season playing for JMU, and much more.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:17

Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:17-02:40

Intro- 02:40-09:11

Off-season Focus, Academic Process at JMU, Last year at Holy Cross- 09:11-13:51

Playing Sports in NH, Recruitment out of HS- 13:51-18:50

Getting Adjusted to College Football, Playing FS, Hectic Football Schedule- 18:50-26:22

Holy Cross' Dominance in Patriot League, 2022 Season- 26:22-31:32

Break- 31:32-31:45

Transfer Portal Experience, Choosing JMU- 31:45-37:28

NIL Impact on FCS Football / College Sports- 37:28-42:05

2025 Goals Playing for JMU, JMU's Past Season, Opportunity to play FBS Football- 42:05-45:50

Rapid Fire (Favorite Music Artists, Funniest Teammates, Basketball vs Football)- 45:50-48:32

Top 5: DB's Played With- 48:32-51:12

Only in D3- 51:12-56:03

Introducing NEW Segment (Empire 8 POTW)- 56:03-56:54

Sidney Tomasso (St. John Fisher College WBB)- 56:54-01:01:39

Grace Rittenhouse (Alfred University WBB)- 01:01:39-01:10:26

Outro- 01:10:26-01:11:02

Felix committed to play for Brown University going into the 2020-21 season; unfortunately his first season was cancelled due to the Covid pandemic. Kloman played in limited minutes for his next two college seasons following his freshman year, until senior year when he started 18 games during one of Brown's best seasons under coach Martin.

With one year of eligibility left, Felix entered the transfer portal. After hearing from schools at all three divisions, Kloman committed to play for Babson College. The grad student is off to a great start of the season averaging an efficient 18.8 ppg. Babson will be in contention for an NCAA tournament appearance due to the addition of Kloman.

Hear about Felix's favorite memories during his basketball career, what it was like playing in the Ivy League, and his goals for the rest of the 2024-25 season.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:22

Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:22-02:12

Intro- 02:12-10:49

Daily Schedule, Injury Update- 10:49-12:49

Instagram Name, Music Taste- 12:49-15:21

Recruitment out of HS, Early Years at Brown, Being a Ivy League Student-Athlete, Social Scene at Brown- 15:21-23:26

Senior Season at Brown, Ivy League Rivalries- 23:26-28:08

Break- 28:08-28:20

Deciding to Play for 5th Year, Commitment to Babson/D3- 28:20-31:38

Babson's Current Season, Goals going into 24-25 Season, Double OT Game against Trinity-31:38-37:01

Opinion on D3 Basketball- 37:01-39:36

Working out with Mitchell Kirsch, Stories Playing against Duncan Robinson- 39:36-42:31

Advice on Staying Consistent/Patient- 42:31-45:11

Rapid Fire (Fav Music Artists, Funniest Teammates, Food in Providence)- 45:11-49:14

Starting 5: Best Players Played With- 49:14-51:00

Only in D3- 51:00-58:00

Outro- 58:00-58:42

Allen has continuously increased his production since his freshman year. He completed his sophomore year as a 1st team UAA player, and breaking Carnegie Mellon's single season scoring record with 557 points (21.4 ppg). After his breakout season, Allen entered the transfer portal where he heard from over ten Division 1 schools.

Justin decided to stay with the Tartans and picked up right where he left off. The junior is currently the 2nd leading scorer in Division 3 (26.8 ppg). Justin recently broke the school's single game scoring record that hadn't been broken since the 1958 season. During his 50 point performance, Justin shot 9-13 from three which broke the programs single game three pointers made record.

Hear about Justin's recruitment process out of high school, what went into his decision to return to Carnegie Mellon, and what his future looks like.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:24

Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:24-03:26

Intro- 03:26-09:10

Daily Schedule, Recovery after Games, Living in Pittsburgh- 09:10-10:37

50 point performance- 10:37-14:05

Playing for Chris Ward AAU, White Plains Basketball, Recruitment out of HS- 14:05-17:14

Entering Transfer Portal, Mindset Coming back to Carnegie Mellon- 17:14-19:02

Developing game over Career, Favorite Players to Model game after- 19:02-21:11

Break- 21:11-21:22

UAA Battles, UAA vs. NESCAC Debate, Mindset for Non-Conference Games- 21:22-28:31

Carnegie Mellon Big 3 (Justin Allen, R.J. Holmes & Buckley DeJardin), Factors Influencing Individual Success- 28:31-30:43

Justin Allen's Future- 30:43-31:53

Rapid Fire (Pregame Music, Best White Plains Players Played, Funniest Teammates)- 31:53-35:07

Starting 5: Best Shooters Played With- 35:07-37:17

Only in D3- 37:17-42:00

Outro- 42:00-42:37

Juckem got his first head coaching job in 2005 at Coe College; in seven seasons at Coe, Juckem finished 104-80 (.565). Juckem's career took off when he got the job at UW-Oshkosh. UW-Oshkosh became a WIAC force and national contender under Juckem. During the 2017-18 season, UW-Oshkosh made a run to the Division 3 National Championship. Although Juckem would leave the following year for WashU, Oshkosh would continue the success and complete the quest of winning the first National Championship in program history.

WashU hired Juckem ahead of the 2018-19 season. Since then, Juckem has not had a losing season and has yet to finish below 3rd place in the UAA. Of the many great players that Juckem has coached, Justin Hardy has to be amongst the top. Hardy passed in 2022 due to stomach cancer but his impact and inspiration around the sports community is still strong today.

Hear about Juckem's favorite memories during the 2017-18 run to the National Championship, the process of taking the job at WashU, what it was like coaching Justin Hardy and much more.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:43

Alfred/Utica MBB Updates- 00:43-02:17

Intro- 02:17-11:15 Daily Schedule, Holiday Plans- 11:15-14:09

IWU/Washu Rivalry, Film Process @ WashU, Learning from 1st Loss- 14:09-24:44

Memories from 2018 Run to National Championship @ UW-Oshkosh- 24:44-34:10

Decision to take HC Role at WashU- 34:10-39:15

Differences in WIAC vs. UAA, UAA Competition/Schedule- 39:15-56:02

Break- 56:02-56:13

Justin Hardy, Hardy Foundation- 56:13-01:12:51

Coaching Philosophy, Finding Players that Fit Philosophy- 01:12:51-01:19:44

Rapid Fire (Fav Basketball Memories, Teams to compete against 2018 UW-Oshkosh, Pregame Rituals)- 01:19:44-01:27:21

Starting 5: Smartest Players- 01:27:44-01:32:18

Only in D3- 01:32:18-01:36:09

Outro- 01:36:09-01:36:45

During his time on staff alongside legendary coach, Chris Bartley, WPI never finished a season with less than 20 wins. In 6 of the 8 seasons, Cain helped the Engineers to NCAA tournament appearances. After his 8th season, Cain took his first head coaching job at Keene State in 2015. Cain turned Keene State into a national powerhouse. The two-time LEC Coach of the Year led the Owls to 5 NCAA tournament appearances, including two sweet 16 and one elite 8 appearance. The Owls finished the 2022-23 with a 28-2 record; after a successful year, Cain left Keene State to take the job at Johns Hopkins University.

During his first year with Hopkins, Cain led the team to a 20-7 record. Now in his second year, Cain looks to build upon a successful year in the Centennial Conference.

Hear about his favorite memories during his time playing and coaching for Chris Bartley, what went into the decision to leave Keene State, and what the future looks like for the Johns Hopkins basketball program.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:24

Updates, NYE Resolutions- 00:24-04:15

Intro- 04:15-11:41

Daily Schedule, Father Life, Scouting Process- 11:41-16:45

Playing/Coaching Career at WPI, Engineering Influence on Career- 16:45-28:09

Getting Opportunity at Keene State, Coaching Ty Nichols- 28:09-40:55

Success at Keene State, Coaching Jeff Hunter and Octavio Brito- 40:55-45:49

Break- 45:49-46:00

Process Leaving Keene State for Johns Hopkins, Johns Hopkins Athletic Department Success- 46:00-54:24

Roster Construction at High Academic School- 54:24-58:42

Relationship with / Hiring Jeff Hunter, Advice for Aspiring Coaches- 58:42-01:05:49

Losing Brayden Fagbemi, Current JHU MBB Season, Centennial Conference- 01:05:49-01:15:15

Rapid Fire (Funniest Players, Inspirations in Basketball, Best Basketball Towns in Massachusetts)- 01:15:15-01:22:38

Starting 5: Ideal Players at Keene State- 01:22:38-01:26:02

Only in D3- 01:26:02-01:30:05

Outro- 01:30:05-01:30:41

Major played two years for Spartanburg Methodist in South Carolina. In both years, Spartanburg won over 20 games with Major as the starting guard. In his second year, the sophomore averaged over 15 points along with 5 rebounds and 4 assists.

Freeman was recruited by over 40 Division 1 schools after his JUCO career concluded. In the summer of '24, Major committed to Siena college to play under first year head coach Gerry McNamara. Siena is currently 5-7 (1-1 MAAC) with Major leading the team in scoring (14.3).

Hear about Major's experience growing up in Atlanta, playing under Coach McNamara, and his future goals with basketball.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:23

Updates- 00:23-02:10

Intro- 02:10-04:35

Opinions on New JUCO Ruling- 04:35-09:29

Intro- 09:29-10:55

Siena Life, Growing up in Atlanta, Playing for the Georgia Stars- 10:55-15:55

Getting into Content Creation, Content Creators he Watches- 15:55-18:23

Recruitment out of Archer HS, Committing to JUCO Basketball- 18:23-20:16

JUCO Basketball/Life- 20:16-24:01

Recruitment in the Transfer Portal, Committing to Siena College- 24:01-25:20

Break- 25:20-25:30

Playing for Coach McNamara- 25:30-27:56 Albany Cup, MAAC Competition, Setting Tone at Siena- 27:56-29:31

Fashion, Best Drip on Siena MBB- 29:31-30:56

Future Goals for Major, Major's Why, Developing Game in Workouts- 30:56-35:30

Rapid Fire (Fav Kyrie Moments, Fav Atl Artist, Fav Atl/Alb Food Spots)- 35:30-39:41

Starting 5: Best Players Played With- 39:41-40:49

Only in D3- 40:49-45:41

Outro- 45:41-46:17

Kirsch started his college career in California where he attended Claremont-Mudd Scripps. After four years of basketball playing for the Stags, he transferred to Babson College. A successful college career opened opportunities for Mitchell to play professionally overseas in Columbia.

A short overseas career led Mitch to get into the player development field. His evidence based trainings became the lead method in the state of New Hampshire. Mitchell now trains players at all levels, including NBA players like Duncan Robinson, Terrance Mann, and Georges Niang.

Hear about Kirsch's career getting into player development, what made him adapt the constraint-led approach, and how it feels having changed the New Hampshire hoop scene.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:21

In Memory of Fred Garland- 00:21-02:23

Alfred/Utica Updates- 02:23-05:06

Intro- 05:06-17:48

Day in the Life for Mitch, Staying Energetic as a Full-time Trainer, Impact of Sleep- 17:48-24:57

Fathers Influence on Mitch & Siblings, Playing at Babson College- 24:57-30:34

Getting into Training/Player Development, Getting 1st Client (Neruda)- 30:34-37:36

Initial Process getting a new Client, Designing Workouts for each Player- 37:36-40:56

Break- 40:56-41:08

Constraint-Led Approach / Skill Acquisition Approach- 41:08-49:50

Trainers he Listens to, Evolving as a Trainer- 49:50-54:53

Feelings Changing the New Hampshire Hoop Scene- 54:53-56:48

Rapid Fire (Funniest Players Trained, Favorite Memory as a Trainer, Best Players on AUX)- 56:48-01:01:59

Starting 5: Best Players Trained- 01:01:59-01:05:13

Only in D3 (New Segment)- 01:05:13-01:12:06

Outro- 01:12:06-01:12:48

Paulsen played basketball for @WilliamsCollege and would later lead Williams to the programs first, and only, National Championship. Paulsen finished his career coaching the Ephs with a 170-53 record- giving him the 2nd most wins in Williams basketball history. After a successful career at Williams, Paulsen moved on to coach at Bucknell University.

In his first head coaching role at the Division 1 level, coach Paulsen won three Patriot League Coach of the Year awards ('11, '12 & '15). Under Paulsen, Bucknell became the first Patriot League team to win three consecutive regular season titles. Paulsen currently holds the highest winning percentage in Bucknell history (.588). A big part to Bucknell's success was the addition of future NBA player, Mike Muscala. Muscala was a two-time Patriot League POTY while competing against future NBA all-star CJ McCollum.

Coach Paulsen left Bucknell after seven seasons (2008-15) to coach at George Mason University and Fordham University. Paulsen coached plenty of players that would eventually become successful professional players, including Tyler Kolek. In 2023, Paulsen took the head coaching job at Holy Cross; in his second year leading the Crusaders, he's led the program to wins over high major programs, and the teams first conference tournament win since 2019. The Crusaders are currently 5-4 with 4 more games until Patriot League play begins.

Hear about Paulsen's 28-year successful career, his experience coaching future NBA players, and what went into the dominance his teams had at Williams and Bucknell.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:24

Alfred/Utica Updates- 00:24-02:31

Intro- 02:31-08:37

Recap of Holy Cross' 3-0 Weekend, Buzzer Beater Win, Coaching Philosophy in Late Game Situations- 08:37-15:25

Playing at Williams College in the 80's, Coach Harry Sheehy's Impact- 15:25-18:30

Experience as GA at Michigan University, Staying Connected with MU Players- 18:30-22:52

Relationship with Tobin Anderson- 22:52-27:25

Coaching at Williams College, Winning Dlll National Championship in '03, Coaching against Coach David Hixon- 27:25-39:46

Success at Bucknell, Elite Coaching Tree, Advice for Aspiring Coaches- 39:46-50:23

Recruiting Mike Muscala, Dominance in the Patriot League, Relationship with Muscala Today- 50:23-57:10

Break- 57:10-57:22

Recruiting/Coaching Tyler Kolek, Opinion on Players Transferring- 57:22-01:05:53

Regret not Recruiting Duncan Robinson, Taking Risks on Players- 01:05:53-01:11:50

Expectations/Future for Holy Cross MBB- 01:11:50-01:15:21

Rapid Fire (Funniest Players, Theme Song(s), Most Memorable Year Coaching)- 01:15:21-01:20:42

Starting 5: Best Players Coached- 01:20:42-01:23:22

Outro- 01:23:22-01:24:20

Nevada coached at various Division 3 schools, including: St. Lawrence, Allegheny College, SUNY Canton, Ithaca College and Keystone College. Coach Smith's career shifted to the professional level when he got connected with Daryl Morey and the Houston Rocket's staff. Nevada was the head coach for the Houston Rockets D-League affiliate, Grand Valley Vipers, before becoming the head coach for the Miami Heat D-League affiliate, Sioux Falls Skyforce. Oklahoma City Thunder's head coach, Mark Diagneualt became a close friend of Coach Smith as the two coached against each other in the D-League; Diagneualt eventually connected Nevada with Coach Shaka Smart at the University of Texas.

Coach Smith and Smart moved on to coach together at Marquette. The 2024-25 season marks the 4th season Nevada has coached for Marquette. Marquette has made the NCAA Tournament every year since Coach Smith has been a part of the staff.

Hear about Coach Smith's long-tenured career, the experience of working with Coach Eric Spoelstra and Shaka Smart, and Marquette's culture that's led them to success in the past four years.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:25

Alfred/Utica Updates- 00:25-02:52

Intro- 02:52-09:17

Getting into Horse Racing, Living in Upstate NY- 09:17-11:52

Getting the name "Nevada"- 11:52-13:19

Playing Career at Bethany College- 13:19-17:15

Opinion(s) on what makes a Great Shooter- 17:15-22:38

Coaching at Various Division 3 Schools, Carrying a chip on Shoulder- 22:38-27:14

How the D-League Opportunity came about, Interview with Daryl Morey- 27:14-31:28

Getting Introduced with Eric Spoelstra, Miami Heat Culture, Coaching the Sioux Falls Skyforce- 31:28-36:40

Going back to Coaching CBB, Creating Relationships within the G-League, Relationship with Mark Daigneault- 36:40-38:58

Getting Connected with Shaka Smart, Marquette Culture- 38:58-41:30

Break- 41:30-41:41

Success at Marquette, Impact Shaka's 1st Class had on the Future of Marquette MBB (Tyler Kolek, Oso Ighodaro, Kam Jones)- 41:41-44:11

Tyler Kolek's Work Ethic- 44:11-46:17

Marquette's Offense, Rim Domination Philosophy, Getting into Analytics Early in Career- 46:17-51:51

Finding New Concepts in Basketball, Perspective on Future Basketball- 51:51-54:37

Focus for Marquette Basketball during the 2024-25 Season, Roster Retention- 54:37-56:50 Future of Nevada Smith's Career- 56:50-58:36

Rapid Fire (Fav Food Spot in Milwaukee, Funniest Coaches Worked with, Shooters that could challenge him, Fav Coach McGuinness story)- 58:36-01:05:55

Starting 5: Best Offensive Players (D3 Edition)- 01:05:55-01:08:35

Outro- 01:08:35-01:09:30

The biggest game of the year for Cortland football is Saturday, November 16. Cortland vs Ithaca, known as Cortaca, has been a tradition since the 1930's. This years game is at Cortland and is expected to be one of the most intense atmospheres in Cortaca history. Cortland (9-0) faces off against the Ithaca Bombers (6-3) in a game that "determines legacies". The biggest little game in the nation kicks off at 1:00. Hear from Cortland's star quarterback about his mindset going into the Cortaca matchup, what this week around Cortland has been like, and his expectations for the game.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:23

Alfred/Utica Updates- 00:23-02:51

Intro- 02:51-05:21

Predictions for Cortaca- 05:21-07:06

Intro- 07:06-07:47

Breakdown of Cortland's win over Brockport, Winning 4 Straight Empire 8 Championships, Understanding Cortlands Dominance- 07:47-12:11

Mindset going into Cortaca, Keeping Team Composed in Cortaca Environment- 12:11-15:30 Staying Motivated after winning E8- 15:30-18:27

Personal Focus for Cortaca this Year, Cortland's Offensive Advantages against Ithaca- 18:27-21:51

Final Message for Cortland Fans/Supporters going into Cortaca 2024- 21:51-22:46

Outro- 22:46-23:44

Matt entered the transfer portal after his second year, and would commit to Division 2, NE10 member, Southern New Hampshire University. The next three years playing for the Penman would be filled with success; in three years Becht averaged over 14 ppg in every year, and shot 45% from three in his final two years with SNHU. In 2023-24 SNHU won a NE10 championship and made a run all the way to the D2 NCAA Elite 8.

With one year of eligibility left, Matt entered the transfer portal where he would hear from plenty of Power 5 and high major schools. Becht committed to Merrimack for the 2024-25 season. Merrimack competes in the MAAC conference and kicks off their season Saturday (11/9) against Vermont.

Hear about his basketball journey dealing with adversity, his dominant career at SNHU, and his expectations going into his final year of college basketball.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:33

Alfred/Utica Updates- 00:33-02:42

Intro- 02:42-03:19

Unnamed Segment, Empire 8 Questions (Nazareth/St. John Fisher)- 03:19-09:36

Intro- 09:36-14:38

NFL Sunday, Favorite NFL Team, Sunday Routine(s)- 14:38-16:47

Bishop O'Connell/DMV Basketball Experience- 16:47-20:18

Committing to Mount St. Mary's, Injuries during Career, Dealing with Adversity- 20:18-26:05

Leaving Mount St. Mary's, Recruitment in Transfer Portal, Committing to SNHU- 26:05-28:48

Developing Game/Craft over the Years, Mentors- 28:48-32:56

2023-24 Elite 8 Run with SNHU- 32:56-37:32

Competition in the NE-10- 37:32-40:35

Break- 40:35-40:46

Recruitment after Leaving SNHU, Committing to Merrimack- 40:46-47:05

Differences in Play D2 vs. D1- 47:05-49:03

Expectations for Final Year of CBB- 49:03-50:50

Rapid Fire (Top 3 NE10 Players, Fav Memory in Manchester, Pregame Rituals/Music)- 50:50-55:20

Starting 5: Best Players Played With- 55:20-57:32

Outro- 57:32-58:28

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-01:04

Alfred/Utica Updates- 01:04-02:51

Intro- 02:51-03:13

New Segment, Empire 8 Questions (Brockport/SUNY Poly)- 03:13-10:05

Intro- 10:05-13:57

D3 Datacast Updates- 13:57-15:44

Explaining Episode- 15:44-16:36

Competitive Balance in D3 Conferences- 16:36-24:00

UAA Returns to Top Conference- 24:00-29:55

Christopher Newport University, Clark University, Babson College, Guilford College, UW-Platteville- 29:55-40:57

Outro- 40:57-43:21

Curt talks about his playing career, as one of the best players to play at St. John Fisher University, and the impact this had on his coaching career. After his playing career, Fitzpatrick was the assistant at both, Utica University and St. John Fisher. 2013 would be the first head coaching job for Fitzpatrick where he spent the next seven seasons leading the Morrisville Mustangs. Under Fitzpatrick, Morrisville would have 4 winning seasons including one NJAC championship.

Since taking the Cortland job in 2020, Fitzpatrick has developed Cortland into an elite program- only losing four games in the last five seasons. Cortland is picking up right where they left off last year, as they're currently ranked #3 in scoring offense, averaging over 50 points per game.

Hear about his journey being apart of multiple Empire 8 teams, what the Cortaca rivalry is like, and the 2023 run to the national championship.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:56

Updates- 00:56-01:51

Intro- 01:51-04:58

Opinions about Division 3 Model (Student first?)- 04:58-09:38

Intro- 09:38-11:20

Changing Playbook for Conference Play- 11:20-12:45

Curt's Playing Career Impacting Coaching Career- 12:45-14:41

Career at St. John Fisher College, Favorite Memories at SJFC- 14:41-19:39

Early Days Coaching at SJFC and Utica University- 19:39-24:24

Building the Culture at Morrisville College, Favorite Memories at Morrisville- 24:24-28:52

Leaving Morrisville to Take Cortland HC Job- 28:52-33:14

Cortland Athletics Department Culture- 33:14-35:33

Developing Four-Vert Offensive Scheme- 35:33-39:21

Player-Coach Relationship Dynamic(s)- 39:21-43:08

Cortaca Rivalry, Best Moments- 43:08-48:27

Break- 48:27-48:35

Realization the 2023 Roster was Special- 48:35-53:54 2023

NCAA Playoff Run- 53:54-58:20

National Championship against North Central- 58:20-01:05:10

How National Championship Changes Cortland Football/Coach Fitzpatricks Career- 01:05:10-01:08:00 2024

Season so Far, Expectations for the Rest of the Season- 01:08:00-01:10:47

What Separates SUNY Cortland Apart- 01:10:47-01:14:30

Rapid Fire (Funniest Players Coached, Ranking Food in Areas Coached, Pregame Routines), Coaching Cole Burgess and JJ Laap- 01:14:30-01:20:09

Ideal Lineup as a QB- 01:20:09-01:22:03

Outro- 01:22:03-01:22:54

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:47

Utica/Alfred Updates- 00:47-01:38

Intro- 01:38-04:08

Coach Anderson's System- 04:08-07:58

Preview of Iona MBB- 07:58-09:28

Preview of FDU vs. Purdue- 09:28-10:20

Intro- 10:20-11:42

Preseason MBB (D3 vs. D1)- 11:42-14:20

Getting Adjusted to Living in New Rochelle- 14:20-15:46

Growing up in Iowa and Committing to Wesleyan MBB- 15:46-18:33

Relationship with Wesleyan MBB HC Joe Reilly- 18:33-20:39

Dave Paulsen's Influence on Tobin's Career- 20:39-22:50

Ball Handling Clinics / Players Being Comfortable with the Ball- 22:50-26:46

First NCAA Appearance at Hamilton College- 26:46-29:38

First D1 Coaching Experience at Sienna College- 29:38-31:58

Dominance Coaching at St. Thomas Aquinas College- 31:58-35:04

Decision to Leave STAC for Fairleigh Dickinson University- 35:04-38:50

Break- 38:50-39:00

FDU's 2023 NCAA Tournament Run / Finding Players with a Chip on their Shoulder- 39:00-57:46

Leaving FDU for Iona after a Historic Season- 57:46-01:02:07

Establish Tobin's Culture at Different Schools- 01:02:07-01:06:00

Identifying his System / Developing System with Analytics- 01:06:00-01:11:11

2024-25 Iona MBB Preview- 01:11:11-01:14:46

What Keeps Coach Anderson's Going- 01:14:46-01:18:05

Rapid Fire (Funniest Players Coached/Fav Food Spots at Different Schools/Fav Pastimes)- 01:18:05-01:22:03

Starting 5: One Player from Each HC Job- 01:22:03-01:23:55

Outro- 01:23:55-01:25:43

KJ and Neruda then reflect upon another season of the pod and give a sneak peak into what Season 3 will look like.

To end the show, and for the first time, the hosts have a draft on the show. This edition: players that have been on the podcast. Which team is better? Team Neruda or Team KJ?

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Intro- 00:00-00:30

NEW SEGMENT (10 Minutes of Media w/ Not Even D2)- 00:30-21:04

Season 2 Recap, Season 3 Sneak Peak- 21:04-26:12

Not Even D2 Draft- 26:12-39:40

Final Thoughts / Outro- 39:40-41:29

This week, the hosts talk about the ​⁠ team that competed in the TBT. We Are D3 shocked the world when they upset Boeheim's Army for one of the biggest upsets in TBT history. A team made up of former Division 3 players made it all the way to the Final 4. The episode was recorded prior to their game against the Aftershocks (Wichita State Alum), so a recap of that game is not included.

Hear about the hosts week with We Are D3, a recap of each game played, and the effect that this run had on all of Division 3.

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Intro to "Chill Sessions", Narrative Switch for D3 Basketball- 00:00-03:04

Covering We Are D3, First Getting to Syracuse- 03:04-07:00

Game Against Layne's Hope, Preparing for Boeheim's Army- 07:00-14:49

Game Against Boeheim's Army Syracuse Alum), Final Basket in Elam Ending, Game's Effect on Division 3- 14:49-26:33

Game Against Stars of Storrs (UConn Alum)- 26:33-30:21

Game Against Fail Harder, Elam Ending Struggles- 30:21-33:59

Outro- 33:59-35:16

Hear about his mindset heading into Fort Wayne, his thoughts getting the ball for the game winner, and what has made Trinity so good over the years.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:36

March Madness Predictions- 00:36-04:38

Intro- 04:38-09:53

Trinity Vibes Post-National Championship- 09:53-11:39

Process Developing as a Team, Differences between 2023-24 and 2024-25 Teams- 11:39-18:27

Rallying During 2024-25 Season, Coach Cosgrove- 18:27-24:47

Mindset going into Final 4, Game Winner in National Championship- 24:47-33:07

Motivations to Work Hard- 33:07-37:05

Outro- 37:05-37:52

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Intro- 00:00-00:37

Reactions to Knicks & Timberwolves Trade- 00:37-03:25

Thoughts on Year 1 of the Podcast- 03:25-09:46

Shoutouts / Memorable Episodes- 09:46-16:05

Preview of the rest of the Episode- 16:05-16:57

Casey Curran (Alfred MBB Forward)- 16:57-18:59

Bob Quillman (D3 MBB Top 25 Voter)- 18:59-20:38

Chuck Mitrano (Empire 8 Commissioner)- 20:38-22:55

Neruda Perdomo (Not Even D2 Cohost)- 22:55-24:38

Teja Singh (Hamilton MBB Guard)- 24:38-29:31

Sam Peek (Motor City Cruise G)- 29:31-31:15

Joe Palmer (Colorado State G)- 31:15-34:08

Coach Mike Rejniak (We Are D3 HC)- 34:08-37:46

Coach Caleb Kimbrough (Hampden-Sydney MBB HC)- 37:46-43:08

Raheem Anthony (St. Thomas MBB Guard)- 43:08-45:09

Coach Michael Crotty Jr. (Middlesex Magic Director)- 45:09-50:26

Coach David Hixon (Naismith Basketball HOF Class of '23)- 50:26-54:52

Outro- 54:52-55:29

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Intro- 00:00-07:57

Personal Schedule day after Game- 07:57-08:42

Favorite NFL Team/Coaches- 08:42-09:54

Getting Involved with Football in Wisconsin- 09:54-12:25

Jace's Playing Career / Rivalry with Mount Union- 12:25-16:58

Coaching UW-Whitewater during 46 game Win Streak- 16:58-20:49

Coach Leipold's Influence- 20:49-22:17

Traits Needed to be Successful under Rindahl- 22:17-25:12

Mastering the LB Position- 25:12-27:35

Break- 27:35-27:43

UW-Whitewater's 2019 Run- 27:43-28:50

Program's Culture- 28:50-35:08

D3 Football's Evolution- 35:08-37:47

Paying Attention to Rankings/Media- 37:47-38:56

Expectations for the Rest of the Season- 38:56-42:15

Rapid Fire (Fav Football Memory/Fav GB Packer/Music Playlist)- 42:15-44:49

Top 5: Skilled Positions Played With/Coached- 44:49-47:17 Outro- 47:17-48:06

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Intro- 00:00-08:33

Davidson's Art Passion/Inspirations- 08:33-11:01

Getting into Basketball- 11:01-11:46

Early Years at Hampden-Sydney- 11:46-14:12

Davidson's MBB Graduating Class- 14:12-15:37

Coach Kimbrough's Impact- 15:37-17:00

ODAC MBB + Final Four Matchup against Guilford- 17:00-20:53

Dominating the Glass as an Undersized Forward- 20:53-21:51

Focusing on Strength and Conditioning- 21:51-23:14

Break- 23:14-23:20

Process Committing to Baylor- 23:20-28:27

Coach Caleb Kimbrough vs Coach Scott Drew- 28:27-30:01

Adjusting to Playing at Baylor- 30:01-31:56

How Division 3 Helps Transition to Division 1- 31:56-33:05

Mindset/Role Going into Playing Big 12 Basketball- 33:05-34:13

Rapid Fire (Fish Caught/Fav Music Artist/Fav Basketball Memory)- 34:13-36:53

Starting 5: ODAC Players throughout Career- 36:53-38:42

Outro- 38:42-39:34

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Intro- 00:00-09:01

HBCU/Morgan St Life- 09:01-11:34

Personal Reads as a RB / Week 1 TDs- 11:34-15:31

Getting into Football in the DMV- 15:31-18:03

Recruitment Process out HS / Committing to Fairmont St- 18:03-20:48

Dominating at Fairmont St- 20:48-23:42

Decision to Enter Transfer Portal- 23:42-26:25

Committing to Morgan St / Expectations Playing HBCU Football- 26:25-28:43

Break- 28:43-28:53

Differences D2 vs D1 Football- 28:53-30:57

HBCU Football Rivalries and Atmosphere- 30:57-33:18

Deion Sanders Impact on HBCU Football- 33:18-34:30

Offseason Work- 34:30-35:52

Morgan States RB Room- 35:52-37:56

Goals for Morgan St and Myles Miree for the Rest of the Season- 37:56-40:10

Rapid Fire (Underrated RBs/Top DC Athletes/Fav DMV Artist- 40:10-43:06

Top 5: Skilled Positions Played With- 43:06-45:17

Outro- 45:17-46:00

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Intro- 00:00-08:16

Dallion's Summer- 08:16-08:44

Hobbies Outside of Basketball- 08:44-09:24

Deciding to Attend Phillips Andover- 09:24-11:18

Recruitment Process out of HS- 11:18-12:58

Expectations Entering Penn State- 12:58-13:57

Big 10 Stories- 13:57-15:20

How Penn State Developed Game- 15:20-16:36

NCAA Tournament Experience- 16:36-17:59

Entering the Transfer Portal / Committing to FGCU- 17:59-19:48

Mindset Going into Playing ASUN Basketball- 19:48-22:58

Break- 22:58-23:08

Hitting Game Winner Against #7 FAU- 23:08-25:15

Off-season Workouts- 25:15-28:35

Goals Entering 2024-25 Season- 28:35-30:06

Participating in ASFL/Cancer Research- 30:06-32:25

Rapid Fire- 32:25-35:06

Starting 5: Best Shooters Played With- 35:06-36:51

Outro- 36:51-37:41

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Intro- 00:00-07:05

Transitioning to Iona this Summer- 07:05-09:01

Living in Different Cities in the US- 09:01-10:05

Developing Game over Career- 10:05-13:08

Getting Introduced to Sports in Hong Kong- 13:08-15:08

Process Coming to the US- 15:08-23:45

Inspiring Younger Hong Kong Girls- 23:45-27:32

Relationship with Coach Andy Yosinoff- 27:32-31:28

WBB Community in the Northeast / Playing in WBB Summer Tournaments- 31:28-37:34

Process Playing for Hong Kong in the Asian Games- 37:34-41:32

Hong Kong's Pride Playing in the Asian Games- 41:32-46:07

Break- 46:07-46:18

Decision to Enter the Transfer Portal / Committing to Iona- 46:18-52:16

Changes to Play-style Moving Divisions- 52:16-56:35

Relationship/Playing with Jamad Fiin- 56:35-01:03:27

Rapid Fire- 01:03:27-01:07:30

Starting 5: Players Played With- 01:07:30-01:10:13

Outro- 01:10:13- 01:11:05

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Intro- 00:00-08:15

Playing in the TBT- 08:15-08:37

Danny Rumph Impact- 08:37-09:09

Playing on Dominant HS Team (Roman Catholic)- 09:09-11:00

Growing up in Philadelphia- 11:00-11:51

Recruitment Process out of HS- 11:51-12:52

Transitioning to College Basketball- 12:52-13:45

Playing with High Major Teammates in HS to D3- 13:45-14:34

Off-season Workouts- 14:34-15:29

Being Adaptable on Different Teams / Imploring Adaptable Mindset to the Youth- 15:29-17:14

Adapting a Positive Mindset- 17:14-18:20

Playing in the NCAA Tournament- 18:20-18:58

Dealing with COVID Senior Season- 18:58-19:58

Advice to Transfer throughout College Career- 19:58-20:42

Recruitment Process for 5th Year- 20:42-22:49

Break- 22:49-23:01

Summer Workouts at Albany- 23:01-24:25

Dealing with Up + Down Season @ Albany- 24:25-26:39

Mentoring Younger Players on Albany- 26:39-27:51

Playing at a Big Party School- 27:51-29:10

Playing against St. Joes (30 points)- 29:10-29:52

Keeping a Positive Mindset through Turmoil at Albany- 29:52-30:53

Process getting Overseas Contract / Getting Opportunities- 30:53-32:49

Adjustments to Game after College- 32:49-33:32

Representing Division 3 @ TBT- 33:32-34:37

Rapid Fire- 34:37-36:53

Starting 5: Players Played With- 36:53-39:49

Outro- 39:49-40:27

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Intro- 00:00-10:18

Playing in the TBT- 10:18-10:59

Playing in Cash Prize Tournaments during the Off-season- 10:59-12:18

Childhood Impact- 12:18-14:14

Staying Focused on Sports while dealing with Societal Pressures- 14:14-14:48

Opinion(s) on Massachusetts Basketball- 14:48-15:36

Relationship with Dizel Wright / Keene St. Commitment- 15:36-16:42

Relationship with Coach Ryan Cain + Early Days @ Keene State- 16:42-18:51

Developing Game through Career- 18:51-21:31

Confidence during Late Game Situations- 21:31-23:37

Keene State's Elite 8 Run- 23:37-25:29

Break- 25:29-25:39

Process Getting Better during Off-seasons- 25:39-26:38

Players Watched to Improve Game- 26:38-27:57

Developing Patience throughout Career- 27:57-29:09

Seeing Keene State Continue Success / Mentoring Young Keene Players- 29:09-32:07

Breaking Keene State's All-Time Scoring Record- 32:07-33:45

Overseas Basketball in Europe/Czech Republic- 33:45-35:32

Dealing with COVID during Early Professional Career- 35:32-36:20

Balancing what Countries to play in- 36:20-37:57

Advice for Minorities/Younger Generations on Staying Focused through Difficult Decisions- 37:57-39:05

Rapid Fire- 39:05-41:12

Outlook on Division 3 Compared to other Levels of Basketball- 41:12-42:17

Starting 5: Craftiest/Unique Players (NBA)- 42:17-43:54

Outro- 43:54-44:52

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Intro- 00:00-10:56

Developing Golf as a Hobby- 10:56-12:01

Golfing with Former Players- 12:01-13:16

Retirement Life- 13:16-17:11

Expectations/Goals after Commitment to Amherst College- 17:11-19:12

Thought Process being Hired @ 24 / Early Stages Coaching- 19:12-23:27

Staying Driven without a Chance to make the NCAA Tournament- 23:27-26:18

First Memories Playing in the NCAA Tournament- 26:18-32:43

Changing X's + O's from 1970s-2020- 32:43-36:27

Picking Schemes/Play Style for Different Teams- 36:27-38:50

Recruitment Style that Continued Amherst Success- 38:50-40:47

Building Relationships with Players to Drive Success- 40:47-44:33

Preparation Year-to-Year to get Teams ready for Postseason- 44:33-49:13

Gauging Success Year-to-Year- 49:13-52:36

Break- 52:36-52:47

Rumors surrounding Hixon being Offered D1 Jobs- 52:47-55:48

Representing Division 3 in the HOF- 55:48-59:15

Feelings being 1st Division 3 Coach in the HOF- 59:15-01:03:42

Relationship with Coach Calipari and Coach Calhoun- 01:03:42-01:11:25

Sharing the Stage with HOF Class of '23 / Stories with HOF Class of '23- 01:11:25-01:16:13

Rapid Fire (2007 Vs. 2013 Team)- 01:16:13-01:31:04

Starting 5: Players Coached- 01:31:04-01:37:18

Mrs. Hixon Appearance- 01:37:18-01:39:55

Outro- 01:39:55-01:42:02

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Intro- 00:00-11:43

Following the Celtics- 11:43-13:55

Staying Connected with the Celtics- 13:55-15:49

Personal Basketball Life Today- 15:49-17:51

Williams Play-Style / Players he Modeled his game After- 17:51-21:37

Leaving a Lasting Legacy at Williams College- 21:37-26:38

What Separates Williams College from Other Programs- 26:38-31:39

Playing Career Post-College / Globetrotter Experience- 31:39-36:25

Role of the Director of Player Development for the Boston Celtics- 36:25-38:59

Earning a Platform in the Celtics Locker Room- 38:59-44:17

Experience being around Kevin Garnett- 44:17-45:10

Watching Celtics Roster Work Ethic Impacts on him as a Coach- 45:10-48:08

Relationship/Living with Gerald Green- 48:08-52:35

Opinion on whose Role it is to Mentor Young NBA Players- 52:35-54:50

Stats Tracked / Metrics Focused on with Celtics- 54:50-58:44

Favorite Memory with Celtics- 58:44-60:48

Break- 60:48-61:01

Fathers Impact on Middlesex Magic- 61:01-64:53

Fathers Impact on him as a Father- 64:53-68:55

Balancing Holding Players Accountable and Imploring Confidence in them- 68:55-73:23

Balancing AAU Play-style and Running his own Offense- 73:23-80:44

What Allows Players to be Successful Inside and Outside of Basketball through Middlesex Magic- 80:44-85:21

Year(s) that Advanced Middlesex Magic Most- 85:21-95:00

Future Goals for Middlesex Magic- 95:00-98:17

Rapid Fire- 98:17-106:17

Starting 5: Best Passers Seen (NBA + Middlesex)- 106:17-108:24

Outro- 108:24-109:41

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Intro- 00:00-02:10

Updates for the Podcast- 02:10-08:57

TBT Talk / We Are D3- 08:57-16:29

Outro- 16:29-17:27

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Intro- 00:00-17:13

Hobbies Outside of Basketball- 17:13-17:44

NBA Talk- 17:44-18:27

Growing up in Chicago- 18:27-19:36

Playing at DePaul College Prep- 19:36-20:43

Growing up in a Basketball Household- 20:43-21:38

Reaction from Peers after Commitment to D3- 21:38-22:36

Factors Influencing Commitment to St. Mary's- 22:36-23:19

Playing against Top Competition in the MIAC Early in College Career- 23:19-24:34

Perspective During St. Thomas' Transition to Division 1- 24:34-25:54

Off-season Workouts Impacting Game- 25:54-27:18

Off-season Workouts Changing During Transition to Division 1- 27:18-27:57

Break- 27:57-28:07

Transfer Portal / Commitment to St. Thomas- 28:07-29:37

St. Thomas' Success Moving Up Divisions- 29:37-30:34

Factors Helping Personal Transition to Division 1- 30:34-31:45

Discussing Neruda's Theory- 31:45-34:55

Confidence Heading into Division 1- 34:55-35:55

Future for Raheem Anthony- 35:55-37:22

Rapid Fire- 37:22-41:18

Starting 5: MIAC Players- 41:18-43:15

Outro- 43:15-44:00

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Intro- 00:00-08:09

Favorite WNBA Players/Team(s)- 08:09-09:27

Adapting to Summer Session at Illinois State- 09:27-12:00

Players Admired Growing Up / Developing a Love for Basketball- 12:00-14:46

Breaking Tolono Unity's Scoring Record / Recruitment out of HS vs Recruitment in Transfer Portal- 14:46-18:16

Transitioning from HS to College Basketball- 18:16-22:10

Intense Workouts / High Work Ethic- 22:10-24:50

CCIW Competition- 24:50-28:31

Winning the Jostens Trophy- 28:31-31:39

Break- 31:39-31:50

Getting Recruited/Coached by Coach Kristen Gillespie- 31:50-34:00

Division 3 Level Experience Impacting Transition to Division 1- 34:00-35:46

Off-season Workouts During Transition to Division 1- 35:46-38:45

Mindset Playing for Illinois State- 38:45-41:10

Staying Grounded through Success- 41:10-43:34

Plans Post College- 43:34-45:16

Advice for Younger Girls Dealing with Negative Stereotypes in Basketball- 45:16-48:24

Rapid Fire- 48:24-50:12

Starting 5: Players Played With or Against- 50:12-52:04

Outro- 52:04-52:18

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Intro- 00:00-08:14

Cavs Vs. Celtics Playoff Preview- 08:14-09:04

Summers in Cleveland- 09:04-10:07

College Career Influencing Coaching Career- 10:07-13:01

D3 Experience Impacting Decision to Stay D3- 13:01-14:18

Assistant Coaching at Hartwick under 2 Different Coaches- 14:18-16:39

Leaving Hartwick to then Return as Head Coach- 16:39-18:55

Takeaways from Being an Assistant + How That Impacted Head Coaching Career- 18:55-20:42

Philosophy Balancing Offense/Defense- 20:42-24:36

Factor(s) Driving Success During Time at Hartwick- 24:36-26:51

Thought Process Leaving Hartwick for CWRU- 26:51-28:59

Recruitment Advantages at CWRU- 28:59-30:05

Changes at CWRU Starting a Program of Success- 30:05-33:24

Takeaways from Postseason Play- 33:24-35:39

Preparing Players for UAA Schedule- 35:39-38:55

Thoughts on how UAA's Schedule Affects UAA Teams in Playoffs- 38:55-40:50

Break- 40:50-41:00

Planning Non-conference Schedule Year to Year- 41:00-43:51

Recruiting Style / Players Searching For- 43:51-46:24

Changing Coaching Style as Basketball Evolves- 46:24-49:00

Recruiting Players in the Transfer Portal- 49:00-52:49

Words for People that Believe his Style is Hurting the Division 3 Model- 52:49-56:28

Developing Underclassmen with Transfers Coming In- 56:28-01:14:00

Advice for Coaches Going Through Tough Stretches / Losing Seasons- 01:00:14 -01:03:22

Rapid Fire- 01:03:22-01:07:22

Starting 5: Best UAA + E8 Players Seen Throughout Career- 01:07:22-01:09:37

Outro- 01:09:37-01:10:27

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Intro- 00:00-05:23

Hobbies Outside of Basketball- 05:23-07:58

Williams Academics towards the End of the Year- 07:58-08:48

Playing Career at Cornell- 08:48-11:04

IVY League Experience Shaping Coaching Career- 11:05-12:53

Coaching Cornell During Historic Run in March Madness- 12:53-16:07

Coaching Differences at Army West Point Vs. Cornell- 16:07-19:24

Specific Philosophies Taken from Mentors throughout Career- 19:24-21:38

Choosing to Coach Division 3 instead of Division 1- 21:38-23:16

Relationship with Coach Mike Maker- 23:16-25:14

First Impressions of NESCAC/Division 3 Basketball- 25:14-27:11

Preparing Williams for Postseason Play- 27:11-29:06

Why 2023-24 Williams was Good in the Clutch- 29:06-31:39

Nerves Trying to Uphold Williams Success- 31:39-33:57

Break- 33:57-34:06

Defensive Tactics Leading Williams to a Top 10 D3 Defensive Team- 34:06-35:48

Balancing Offense and Defense for Specific Matchups- 35:48-38:55

Preparing for Tough Battles/Trinity- 38:55-40:28

Little 3 Rivalry- 40:28-42:36

Thought Process of Having a Strong Strength of Schedule- 42:36-44:53

Recruiting Strategy Across the Country- 44:53-47:59

Recruiting in the Transfer Portal at Williams- 47:59-49:47

Williams Prestigious Alumni Network- 49:47-53:54

Imploring Players to Interests Outside of Basketball- 53:54-58:20

Rapid Fire: 58:20-61:33

Starting 5: Best Shooters Coached- 61:33-63:55

Outro- 63:55-64:47

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Intro- 00:00-07:49

NBA Talk- 07:49-09:57

Growing up in North Carolina- 09:57-11:18

Recruitment Process to Amherst- 11:18-12:42

Amherst National Championship + AP National POTY- 12:42-14:47

Amherst Culture under Coach Hixon- 14:47-16:12

Playing Against Duncan Robinson/Williams- 16:12-17:42

Amherst Vs. Williams Dynamic- 17:42-19:15

Overseas Basketball Journey- 19:15-22:13

Individual Playing Career Impact on Coaching Career- 22:13-23:50

Relationship with Coach Hixon- 23:50-27:34

What Separated Coach Hixon from Other Coaches- 27:34-28:56

Break- 28:56-29:05

Coaching at UofR and in the UAA- 29:05-31:11

Coach Toomey Player Development Workouts- 31:11-33:27

Hartford Transitioning D1 to D3- 33:27-35:47

Philosophies to Develop the Hartford Program- 35:47-37:35

Coaching a Young/New Team- 37:35-38:55

Competing in the CCC- 38:55-40:33

Closing Games this Past Season- 40:33-41:14

Creating the Nerd Team (TBT)- 41:14-44:10

Keeping the Nerd Team Ivy League Only?- 44:10-45:47

Imploring Student-Athletes to Focus on things Bigger than Basketball- 45:47-47:16

Rapid Fire- 47:38-50:14

Starting 5: Best Shooters- 50:14-54:54

Outro- 54:54-55:40

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Intro- 00:00-04:16

NBA Finals Predicitons- 04:16-05:50

Growing up in Massachusetts- 05:50-08:01

True Sophomore Season being Injured- 08:01-09:29

Mindset Ahead of Final Season of College Career- 09:29-11:08

Playing in the CCC- 11:08-11:56

Best Games @ Gordon- 11:56-13:05

Decision to Stay D3 or move up Divisions- 13:05-14:56

Division 3 Community + Duncan Robinson Support- 14:56-16:42

D3 Connection + Opportunities- 16:42-18:08

Break- 18:08-18:17

Staying Ready while Waiting for an Opportunity Post-College- 18:17-20:49

Training with KJ Baptise + Boston Celtics- 20:49-22:13

Training Camp with Boston Celtics- 22:13-23:14

Workouts to Evolve as a Shooter/Player- 23:14-24:50

Training with Jordan Lawley- 24:50-26:36

Adjusting Game Dealing with Adversities- 26:36-29:05

Playing Professionally for Hestia Menorca- 29:05-30:50

Approach to Basketball now being a Professional- 30:50-32:42

Factors Deciding which Overseas Team/Country to Play for- 32:42-35:02

Advice to D3 Athletes with Goals to Play Professionally- 35:02-37:39

Rapid Fire- 37:39-40:11

Starting 5: Best Shot Makers Played With or Against- 40:11-43:02

Outro- 43:02-43:50

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Intro- 00:00-04:20

Off-season Focus: 04:20-05:02

NBA Finals Predictions: 05:02-06:13

Recruitment Process/Choosing Macalester- 06:13-08:25

Basketball in Wisconsin- 08:25-09:40

Expectations for Senior Season- 09:40-10:47

Developing a Scoring Bag- 10:47-12:17

Dealing with Challenges at Macalester- 12:17-13:29

41p Performance @ Minnesota- 13:29-16:29

Going Viral after Minnesota Game- 16:30-18:05

Impact Minnesota Game had on Macalester- 18:05-19:32

51p Performance Against Concordia- 19:32-21:00

Break- 21:00-21:07

Committing to Minnesota- 21:07-23:33

Potential Role at Minnesota- 23:33-24:32

Mindset Ahead of Playing in the Big 10- 24:32-25:56

Advice from Former MIAC Players- 25:56-26:49

Perspective on Division 3 Basketball- 26:49-28:32

Opinion on the MIAC: 28:32-30:03

Excelling as a Student: 30:03-31:49

Changing from the D3 to D1 Lifestyle: 31:49-33:32

Rapid Fire: 33:32-35:35

Starting 5: Players Played With or Against- 35:35-37:31

Outro- 37:31-38:14

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• Intro- (0:00-4:39)
• Hank Morgan (Hamilton College)- (4:39-7:12)
• MarkAnthony Fidelis (Salem University)- (7:12-12:36)
• Ryan Clements (Hampden-Sydney College)- (12:36-16:09)
• Tahli Oden (Ferrum College)- (16:09-18:31)
• Dom LeMorta (Alfred University)- (18:31-22:10)
• Kasey Draper (Assumption University)- (22:10-25:26)
• Emerson Halbleib (Bridgewater State University)- (25:26-29:18)
• Isaiah Geathers (Lehman College)- (29:18-32:44)
• Jeremiah Sparks (SUNY Oswego)- (32:44-34:38)
• Howie Rankine (Widener University)- (34:38-37:19)
• Steph Baxter (Babson College)- (37:19-41:36)
• Delvin Barnstable (Wisconsin-Whitewater University)- (41:36-44:54)
• Curt Heinz (Maine Maritime Academy)- (44:54-48:50)
• Teja Singh (Hamilton College)- (48:50-52:01)
• Jaron Fairweather (Eastern University)- (52:01-56:16)
• Alex Sobel (Sacred Heart)- (56:16-59:10)
• Jalen Jordan (American International College)- (59:10-62:25)
• Nick Hurowitz (Farmingdale State College)- (62:25-65:57)
• Coach Jason Harris (We Are D3 Assistant Coach)- (65:57-68:22)
• Coach David Clark (We Are D3 Director of Basketball Operations)- (68:22-72:36)
• Coach Mike Rejniak (We Are D3 Head Coach)- (72:36-80:10)
• Outro- (80:10-80:40)

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