#3Pillars Podcast

New York Times Bestselling Author John Feinstein previews #AEHoops conference play, shares the keys to a hot start by UMBC men's basketball and gives his thoughts on Coach Krzyzewski's recent comments.

:00 - Intro and upcoming news

4:33 - John Feinstein on UMBC MBB

10:54 - Previewing #AEHoops conference play

18:12 - Background on Coach K's thoughts

https://jfeinsteinbooks.com/

The voice of UNH basketball discusses the Wildcats' opening series with NJIT, provides updates from around #AEHoops and shares what it's like to be broadcasting during the pandemic.

2:41 - UNH/NJIT recap

10:21 - Men's #AEHoops

20:54 - Broadcasting during the pandemic

New Hampshire play-by-play man Brendan Glasheen describes his experience broadcasting games while adhering to health and safety policies. He also shares some innovative additions in the gym at UNH.

Former Stony Brook women's basketball player Dani Klupenger shares some insight into the 2020-21 women's #AEHoops season. Check out Dani's Alumni Network Close Ups: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAGB8xuiOAfsFXR5CWYeUFmA5VXx_WdtQ

3:14 - #AEHoops outlook

17:36 - Preparing for this unique season

19:55 - Reminiscing time at Stony Brook as an AE alum

Former AE SAAC member Jalay Knowles discusses what helped her mental health as a student-athlete and how it has translated to her professional life. She also details her activism in the community following the George Floyd murder.

2:10 - Jalay joins

5:15 - Mental health and self-care

13:55 - Social justice activism

Former Hartford student-athlete and AE SAAC member Jalay Knowles shares a few things that helped her when she was struggling with mental health.

March Madness host Andy Katz previews the 2020-21 college basketball season including his #AEHoops outlook.

:23 - #AEHoops preseason polls and all-conference teams

3:13 - Andy Katz talks basketball schedules

6:42 - #AEHoops analysis

20:06 - Uncertainty of season

UMBC alum Shioma Obemeata lived through police brutality and oppression by the criminal justice system. The incident occurred in March of 2019 and the charges were dismissed later that year.

2:51 - Recounting the arrest and legal battle

15:03 - Racism and advocating for change

32:23 - Spread Respect Advisory Group and other community organizations

Professor of Practice at the University at Albany College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity Michael Leczinsky is also the director of UAlbany Esports. He details how the program and his classes are preparing students for jobs.

America East will host its second Esports Invitational virtually on Nov. 7-8. UAlbany Esports Head Coach and Professor of Practice Michael Leczinsky previews the event and shares updates in the world of gaming.

Registration open to students at all 10 AE institutions -https://americaeastesports.mainline.gg/fall-2020-ssbu/-/tournament/overview

2:53 - What to except from the AE Esports Invitational

15:44 - Esports at UAlbany

28:11 - Future of gaming