Marching To Madness

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Pittsburgh head coach Jeff Capel. Topics of discussion include: his love of Wiz Khalifa and Star Wars, the solid growth and development of the program in a single year, how Trey McGowens, Xavier Johnson, and Au'diese Toney continue to produce in the backcourt, the development of the post game, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio,

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back UCF head coach Johnny Dawkins. Topics of discussion include: the rebuild of the roster and implementation of a new system, how Collin Smith continues to expand his leadership role, Avery Diggs and expectations for the Knights' post game this season, Da'zon Ingram's emergence on the point, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Clemson head coach Brad Brownell. Topics of discussion include: the Tigers winning the gold at the university games, rebuilding the roster after losing 4 of their top 5 scorers, how John Newman III fits into the scheme this season, expectations for big man Aamir Simms, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!   About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in North Carolina head coach Roy Williams. Topics of discussion include: how he has seen the game evolve as he enters his 32nd year as a head coach, the contributions of senior Garrison Brooks, how the additions of 5-star players in Cole Anthony and Armando Bacot will impact the program, his view on the 20-game ACC schedule, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in so

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back VCU head coach Mike Rhoades. Topics of discussion include: the return of the Rams' defensive prowess, Marcus Evans' health and expectations entering the season, the physicality of De'Riante Jenkins, potential similarities of forward Marcos Santos-Silva to former Ram Mo Alie-Cox, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Rad

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back South Carolina head coach Frank Martin. Topics of discussion include: the biggest things he has learned about his team in the preseason, AJ Lawson's development, the return of Justin Minaya, what Jermaine Couisnard and Jair Bolden will bring to the backcourt, how he continues to grow as a coach, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radi

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome Tennessee associate head coach Michael Schwartz. Topics of discussion include: the impact that Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes has had on his career, how he developed his defensive philosophy, the transition of the roster after losing several top players, the leadership of Lamonte' Turner and Jordan Bowden, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for E

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Utah State head coach Craig Smith. Topics of discussion include: how he developed his up-tempo offensive system, the impact of Sam Merrill on the Aggies' program, what's next for Neemias Queta's development within the program, the increased assignments for last year's role players, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Ra

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back New Mexico Lobos head coach Paul Weir. Topics of discussion include: the dynamics of meshing multiple transfers into the solid New Mexico system, Vance Jackson's potential for a huge season, the health and the outlook for JaQuan Lyle, how the Lobos continues to ascend inside of the Mountain West, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Rad

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins. Topics of discussion include: how the enthusiasm within the program has grown throughout the offseason, the post presence of Derek Culver and freshman Oscar Tshiebwe, a talented and crowded perimeter attack, the coach's philanthropy in the fight against cancer, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!   About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back St. Bonaventure head coach Mark Schmidt. Topics of discussion include: how experienced players take ownership within the St. Bonaventure program, takeaways from the team's early practices, Kyle Lofton's impact on the Bonnies, finding more shots for Dominick Welch, the prospectus for the A-10 this season, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Utah head coach Larry Krystkowiak. Topics of discussion include: the Utes' intense roster turnover, getting sophomore leadership from Timmy Allen, Riley Batten, and Both Goch, picking up Alfonso Plummer's multiple dynamics on the perimeter, coaching his son Luc, creating confidence with such a young team, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Xavier head coach Travis Steele. Topics of discussion include: the buzz around the program heading into the 2019-20 season, building chemistry during the Musketeers' summer trip to Spain, the growth of Naji Marshall and Tyrique Jones, how Quentin Goodin and Paul Scruggs stabilize the backcourt with their experience, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some c

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson. Topics of discussion include: evaluating the toughness of recruits, sustainability as three key seniors and Armoni Brooks move on to the pro level, DeJon Jarreau's growth within the program, being a part of Jud Heathcote's coaching tree, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox S

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Harvard head coach Tommy Amaker. Topics of discussion include: the ascension of his vision for Harvard basketball, Brice Aiken's development, Noah Kirkwood's expectations after winning Ivy League Freshman of the Year, how Justin Bassey uses his gift of athleticism, the impact of Coach K on his career, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in USC head coach Andy Enfield. Topics of discussion include: the culture that has led to a school-record 87 wins over the last four seasons, advantages of a recent overseas tour to France and Spain, the return of the second and third-leading scorers in Nik Rakocevic and Jonah Matthews, expectations for the Trojans' Top 10 recruiting class, biggest mentors in coaching, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Texas Tech head coach Chris Beard. Topics of discussion include: reflecting on the Red Raiders' appearance in the national title game, the importance of playing against professional competition during a summer trip to the Bahamas, how defense continues to be the team's main focus, adding two tremendous talents in Chris Clarke and TJ Holyfield, expectations for the freshman class, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year perio

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Wichita State head coach Gregg Marshall. Topics of discussion include: the evolution of last season's team into an NIT Final Four participant, Jamarius Burton's tremendous versatility, Jaime Echenique's development, how the staff focuses on recruiting and developing post players, biggest mentors in coaching, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity fo

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Loyola Marymount head coach Mike Dunlap. Topics of discussion include: being named a candidate for the Alaska Hall of Fame, rebranding of the school's athletics, growing the Lions' fanbase in Los Angeles, expectations for the returning roster, scheduling in the WCC, rule changes in college basketball, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESP

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Saint Mary's head coach Randy Bennett. Topics of discussion include: last season's WCC championship win over Gonzaga, handling high expectations, ball movement as a staple in the culture of the program, Jordan Ford's development, the versatility of Malik Fitts, and much more. It’s another exciting episode of Marching to Madness! About the Hosts: Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, 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 a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, CBS Sports Radio, Fox Sports Rad