Marching To Madness

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Penn State head coach Micah Shrewsberry. Topics of discussion include: Wednesday night's win over Northwestern The exemplary play of 6-6 power forward Seth Lundy Jalen Pickett's relentlessness in averaging 36.2 minutes Working as an assistant to Brad Stevens with the Celtics and Matt Painter at Purdue And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Y

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Louisiana Tech head coach Eric Konkol. Topics of discussion include: Saturday's come-from-behind win over Western Kentucky Kenneth Lofton's offensive efficiency Cobe Williams' play of late as he was the CUSA Player of the Week How the Bulldogs are working to improve defensively ... And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Long Beach State head coach Dan Monson. Topics of discussion include: Restarting after covid pauses Joe Murray's offensive prowess Colin Slater, Jadon Jones as three-point threats Key concepts to improve defensively ... And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, col

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Minnesota head coach Ben Johnson. Topics of discussion include: Solid wins in the 10-1 start Adopting a solid offensive presence Jamison Battle's development as a transfer Return of Payton Willis to the program ... And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college ba

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Cal State Fullerton head coach Dedrique Taylor. Topics of discussion include: Improvements on the defensive end of the floor Creating chemistry and connectivity with older veterans and new faces How E.J. Anosike has become the catalyst of the Titans offense How Tray Maddox, Jr., can rebound from a tough start to the season ... And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports R

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Wyoming head coach Jeff Linder. Topics of discussion include: Offensive structure with five players averaging double figures How post Graham Ike influences the game Hunter Maldonado from inside the arc A three-ball game that is averaging 37.3 percent ... And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This include

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back TCU head coach Jamie Dixon. Topics of discussion include: The Frogs' defense that allows only 39.6 percent from the floor The production of leading scorer Mike Miles, Jr. The impact of TCU's current transfer class Chuck O'Bannon's potential now that he is healthy ...And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more.

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Arizona associate head coach Jack Murphy. Topics of discussion include: A running style that posts a tempo of only 14.4 seconds per possession The hunger and motivation of the team Bennedict Mathurin's explosive play Differing styles of Christian Koloko and Azuolas Tubelis in the post ...And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports R

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Topics of discussion include: The Tigers' balance on offense Defensive superlatives so far Jabari Smith and KD Johnson as leaders Allen Flanigan injury update ...And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina P

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Coach David Grace. Topics of discussion include: Coach Grace's new endeavors inside the game The power of Purdue Thriving west coast basketball teams A sketch of the SEC ... And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Wofford head coach Jay McAuley. Topics of discussion include: How guard Max Klesmit and post B.J. Mack complement each others' games The 3-point game behind Ryan Larson and Klesmit Sam Goodwin as another post option Returning to Georgia and getting the 'W' ... And much more About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This i

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Xavier head coach Travis Steele. Topics of discussion include: Wednesday night's win over Central Michigan A relentless defense Nate Johnson's start to the season The dynamics of Jack Nunge Much more  About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panther

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Southern Utah head coach Todd Simon. Topics of discussion include: Winning the Fort Myers Tip-Off last week The diverse talents of John Knight, III Tevian Jones' skills and ability Key characteristics and qualities of the Thunderbirds About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, co

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Purdue head coach Matt Painter. Topics of discussion include: Wins over North Carolina and Villanova to open season Zach Edey and Trevion Williams in the post Jaden Ivey's influence from his mother Niele, Where the Boilermakers can improve going forward About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of c

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Furman head coach Bob Richey. Topics of discussion include: The defensive effort that led the Paladins over Louisville How Furman lost to Navy on Sunday Mike Bothwell's start to the season Starting five averaging in double figures About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, colleg

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UC Riverside head coach Mike Magpayo. Topics of discussion include: J.P. Moorman, II, connecting on a link 70-foot buzzer beater as the Highlanders defeated Arizona State Chris Paul's inspirational pregame talk to the Highlanders The defensive philosophy that is the cornerstone of Coach Magpayo's program The 3-ball philosophy of the Highlanders About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in UNLV head coach Kevin Kruger. Topics of discussion include: The season-opening win over Gardner Webb Potential for Bryce Hamilton this season Additions of Mike Nuga, Justin Webster, Jordan McCabe and others Familiarity with the program in taking the job Much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes c

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome San Jose State head coach Tim Miles. Topics of discussion include: Experiences as a TV analyst before taking the Spartans' position The allurement of San Jose State Trey Smith, Omari Moore and Sebastian Mendoza as returnees A solid transfer class ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes cove

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back FGCU head coach Michael Fly. Topics of discussion include: The addition of TCU transfer Kevin Samuel McNeese transfer Carlos Rosario joins Samuel in the post Biggest challenges with the new amount of depth and talent Scheduling as FGCU hosts USC and Rhode Island ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back New Mexico State head coach Chris Jans. Topics of discussion include: Turning the page on the hard-hitting covid season of '20-21 How guard Jabari Rice is ready to return from injury Versatility of Donnie Tillman The competition as 13 new faces ingratiate the Aggies' roster ... and much more! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 14 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell. Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over 23 years in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio a