#3Pillars Podcast

America East's Sean Tainsh and Sam Schwartz break down the men's and women's #AEPlayoffs.

2:13 - Men's basketball postseason preview

14:22 - Women's basketball postseason preview

With the 40th America East men's basketball championship at the doorstep, America East Associate Commissioner Sean Tainsh shares his favorite #AEHoops memory.

UMass Lowell play-by-play broadcaster Chris Villani offers in-depth analysis on #AEHoops teams and foreshadows the #AEPlayoffs with one week remaining in the regular season.

:53 - #AEHoops Week in Review

4:20 - Why you can't count out UAlbany

7:19 - Hartford poised for postseason run

11:32 - Stony Brook's challenging final schedule

15:17 - UMBC's success

17:58 - A look at Vermont

20:06 - Forecasting potential #AEPlayoffs upsets

Hartford has won four of its last five games and Chris Villani explains why he thinks the Hawks can be a dangerous team in the men's #AEPlayoffs.

In his third season as head coach of UMBC men's basketball, Ryan Odom delves into the Retrievers' 2018-19 season, including an upcoming primetime matchup against Vermont on ESPNU.

:54 - #AEHoops in review

2:55 - Staying hungry after championship & March Madness history

4:54 - Evolving with new student-athletes

8:26 - Finding identity

10:14 - Adopting defensive mentality

13:50 - Getting help from transfers

16:20 - Growth of Joe Sherburne

21:08 - Previewing ESPNU game

23:42 - Recent UMBC/Vermont history

25:13 - Thoughts on John Becker

28:48 - Keys to strong finish

UMBC Head Coach Ryan Odom speaks on the evolution of his team in being forced to adapt due to injuries.

Head Coach Amy Vachon checks in before Maine's game against Hartford to discuss the Black Bears' season including a preview of Wednesday's game, an impressive run at home and the importance of each regular season game.

1:00 - #AEHoops week in review

3:56 - Previewing Maine vs. Hartford

7:19 - Home court success

10:08 - Change in #AEPlayoffs structure

12:05 - Culture of Maine women's basketball

16:36 - How Vachon nearly left coaching

19:23 - Relationship with Richard Barron

21:00 - Growth of seniors

23:18 - Championship expectations

25:21 - #3Pillars Spotlight: Academics

The head coach of Maine women's basketball once thought about switching professions. Then won an #AEHoops championship two years later.

New York Times bestselling author and college basketball writer John Feinstein joins the pod to offer his impressions of #AEHoops at the midway point of the conference season. Topics include UMBC avoiding a historic hangover, #AEPlayoffs forecast and other storylines around the league.

:55 - #AEHoops week in review

3:39 - John Feinstein's upcoming book

7:22 - Richard Barron's remarkable story

10:44 - Impressions of lone female DI coach, Edniesha Curry

12:56 - Analyzing current top-4 teams

17:13 - Expecting postseason upsets

19:08 - Case for Ryan Odom as Coach of Year

21:23 - Joe Sherburne's growth and academic prowess

25:22 - Ryan Odom's demeanor key to avoiding hangover after Virginia upset

29:26 - Previewing Feb. 21 game between UMBC and Vermont on ESPNU

31:43 - Sharing Dave Odom comments on John Becker

At the halfway point in the conference season, John Feinstein offers his impressions on the current standings.