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April 22, 2021 Episode 45: Chet Picks Gonzaga + Rico Takes The Bench Mob To Lugers
On today's episode of Barstool Bench Mob the guys discuss #1 prospect Chet Holmgren's commitment to Gonzaga (03:01). Can Chet and the Bulldogs break through and win it all? Marty doesn't think so.
Then we hit on the big name returns and transfers from the past week (07:56) including Tanner Groves to Oklahoma. Rico thinks Oklahoma is poised for a run next season. We have some drama surrounding Iowa and CJ Fredrick (13:11). Plus - Marty wants to know how Jimmy Boeheim's transfer to Syracuse isn't tampering (19:01). The mob then wraps up with some coaching carousel including Arizona's hiring of longtime Gonzaga assistant coach Tommy Lloyd (29:13).
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43 min
April 15, 2021 Episode 44: The Transfer Portal Is A Whore House
On today's episode of Barstool Bench Mob, the guys break down the already action-packed offseason that has featured tons of coaching changes and transfers. But the biggest news of the week is the return of Collin Gillespie to Villanova (02:17). Does this make the Wildcats 2021-22 favorites? And in other news involving friends of the program, Mac McClung will not be returning to Texas Tech (06:05). If he withdraws from the NBA Draft, where will he end up? Marty will be waiting in Durham with a Duke jersey ready.
Plus we hit on the most recent coaching news including Mark Turgeon's extension. And Rico is all on in the SEC after a bunch of teams reloaded with some big name transfers (16:53). The guys then discuss other transfer news around the country before hitting on the recently released list of potential rule changes. (34:39)
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40 min
April 08, 2021 Episode 43: Sean Miller Fired, Hubert Davis To UNC + Season Wrap-Up
On today's episode of Barstool Bench Mob, we have the offseason blues. College basketball is gone but not forgotten. Marty, Rico, and Jake recap the season that was plus give their thoughts on the recent coaching carousel and transfers around the country.
We kick things off reacting to breaking news of Arizona parting ways with head coach Sean Miller (02:09). Rico had the chance to break the news earlier, but isn't in the business. Who are the names the Wildcats should go after to fill their opening? We move onto the recent hiring of Hubert Davis at UNC (08:15) Was the hire a surprise and will Davis have to win right away in Chapel Hill?
The guys then give their overall thoughts on this past college hoops season (16:07). We talk about the emergence of the young SEC coaches. Eric Musselman continues to build his empire in Fayetteville with the addition of Miami transfer Chris Lykes. Moving up north, how disappointing was the Big Ten once again? Was this a wasted opportunity for the conference? Rico questions whether Tom Izzo is maybe overrated.
The Mob heads west to give the Pac-12 some well deserved praise. What's to blame for the conference going so under the radar? How important was UCLA's Final Four run to the Pac-12's reputation? Then, we give our thoughts on some Way-To-Early Top 25 rankings for next season (35:58) before giving our favorite moments from our first season of the show.
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52 min
April 06, 2021 Episode 42: A Baylor Beat Down In The National Championship
On today's episode of Barstool Bench Mob, The Baylor Bears are National Champions. Rico, Jake and Marty break down the disappointing beat down in Indy (02:59). How many more times are we going to hear "Gonzaga's Year"? The Bulldogs looked lost right from the tip and Marty wants the world to know - He Was Right.
The game was a letdown but we can still appreciate the effort from Baylor. If it weren't for the Bears' midseason COVID pause, could they have gone undefeated? Was Baylor too under the radar all year? And for the Zags, while it wasn't a choke-job, how much blame does Mark Few get for his game plan?
And we wrap things up with a quick recap of the Women's National Championship (32:40) which saw Stanford raising the trophy for the first time in 29 years. And finally, we give our reviews of One Shining Moment. Rico had some critiques but overall, it still delivered (34:20).
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43 min
April 04, 2021 Episode 41: The Most Anticipated Championship Game In Over A Decade Is Set
On today's episode of Barstool Bench Mob, the most anticipated National Championship in over a decade is finally set. We finally get our Gonzaga-Baylor matchup and it's thanks to Jalen Suggs' buzzer beater. This is why we love college basketball.
Our Final Four recap starts with the game of the tournament, and maybe the decade, as the Bulldogs outlast UCLA in overtime (03:32). The game was incredible from start to finish and boy, did we need a good game. Without this game, would the tournament have been a disappointment? It was an unbelievable effort from the Bruins but Jalen Suggs last-second heave keeps the undefeated season alive for the Zags. Where does UCLA's Mick Cronin rank among current head coaches? Should Gonzaga be concerned with Corey Kispert's struggles?
On the other side of the bracket, Baylor steamrolled Houston and the Bears look to be in peak midseason form (22:35). Jared Butler had his best game of the NCAA Tournament and the Cougars had no answer for the Baylor offense. Did playing a high seed finally catch up with the Cougars? Is Baylor's defense being overlooked and could it cause issues for Ginzaga's high-powered offense?
We then preview Monday's highly anticipated National Championship matchup (34:29). Does the Zags size give them an advantage over Baylor? Or will the Bears backcourt be too much for the Bulldogs? Plus - who will take home the Most Outstanding Player trophy?
And finally, we wrap things up with the Women's Final Four (44:08) which saw Paige Bueckers and UConn fall to Arizona, setting up an all-PAC 12 Championship matchup against Stanford.
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50 min
April 01, 2021 Emergency Show: Roy Williams Retires + Texas Hires Chris Beard
On this emergency episode of Barstool Bench Mob, Rico, Jake and Marty react to the breaking news of Roy Williams retirement and Texas hiring Chris Beard. Who will the Tar Heels choose to replace Williams? Will they go in-house or make a big splash? And can Chris Beard's success translate across state?
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17 min
March 31, 2021 Episode 40: The Final Four Is Set: Congrats to UCLA and Houston... But Give Us Gonzaga-Baylor
On today's episode of Barstool Bench Mob, the guys recap the Elite Eight and start with the shocker of the round in the East Region (02:42) where Mick, Hep, and the 11-seed UCLA Bruins took down 1-seed Michigan in a stunning upset. The loss of Isaiah Livers finally came back to bite the Wolverines. Is UCLA the luckiest team in the country? Or do they just have the power of Hep on their side? Can the Bruins keep the run alive and take down Goliath in the Final Four?
From shocker to blowout, we go to the West Region (170:09) where the Gonzaga Bulldogs look truly unstoppable. Drew Timme eviscerated NBA top prospect Evan Mobley and the Trojans. Was this the most impressive effort all season from the Bulldogs?
Next, we cover the Midwest Region (26:30) where Rico's Houston Cougars are heading to their first Final Four since the Phi Slama Jama days. The Cinderella run for Oregon State comes to an end. Can Houston keep up with Baylor? They took down the 15, 10, 11, and 12 seeds in their region but now get a huge test in 1-seeded Baylor. Jake thinks the Cougars have a shot.
And lastly we move over to the South Region (37:33) where the other tournament favorite, Baylor, continued their march towards a date with Gonzaga. Arkansas had an unbelievable season led by the Muss Bus. Could the Razorbacks return all of their players and make another run at it next season? Meanwhile, the Bears look destined to meet the Zags in the Championship. Who exactly is Baylor's best player?
We wrap things up with an update on the Women's Tournament (54:52). Monday's game of the night was on the women's side. The UConn-Baylor game was electric but ended with a controversial no-call. Should Texas take a look at Baylor coach Kim Mulkey? Rico thinks so. For UConn, it's all about Paige Bueckers as usual. Elsewhere, Stanford, South Carolina, and Arizona fill out the rest of the Final Four.
1 hr 7 min
March 29, 2021 Episode 39: And Then There Were Eight - Sweet 16 Recap
On today's episode of Barstool Bench Mob, the guys recap an action-packed Sweet 16 that featured some blowouts, three 1-seeds advancing, and one stunning upset.
In the West Region (03:13), we had two blowouts with Gonzaga and USC set to meet in the Elite Eight. Can anybody stop the Bulldogs and if so, is it Evan Mobley and the Trojans? Is this the toughest matchup the Zags will have faced all season? Marty and Rico both believe in the Trojans chances for an upset.
In the East Region (11:48) we saw the major upset of the weekend with UCLA outlasting Alabama in overtime. The Crimson Tide's struggles at the foul line probably cost them the game and the Bench Mob some money. Mick Cronin's squad is heading to the Elite Eight in a matchup against 1-seed Michigan. The Wolverines smoked Florida State and are poised for another trip to the Final Four. Is Michigan the most underrated team left in the field?
In the Midwest Region (33:33), the Beavers continue their Cinderella run after beating Loyola-Chicago in an absolute rock fight. Oregon State's defense has helped propel them to an unlikely Elite Eight matchup against Houston on Monday. The Cougars were able to figure out the Syracuse zone and get past the Orange. Do Marty and Jake finally believe in Houston despite only beating double-digit seeds so far?
Over to the South Region (46:38) where the 1-seed Baylor Bears and 3-seed Arkansas Razorbacks will meet in an electric Elite Eight game Monday night. Arkansas barely survived after Max Abmas' last-second shot just missed. Jared Butler struggled against Villanova but the Bears overcame a 7-point halftime deficit to advance. Do the Razorbacks have the firepower to stay with Baylor?
And we also have an Elite Eight set in the Women's Tournament (01:01:41) with three 1-seeds headlining the field including Paige Bueckers and UConn.
And we wrap things up discussing Indiana's hiring of Mike Woodson (01:05:26).
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1 hr 14 min
March 25, 2021 Episode 38: Syracuse's Buddy Boeheim + Sweet 16 Preview
On today's Sweet 16 preview of Barstool Bench Mob, we kick things off with the Saturday slate. 8-seed Loyola-Chicago matches up against 12-seed Oregon State (03:55). Are the Ramblers the favorite to come out of the region? Next up, Baylor faces Villanova and Rico and Marty think the Bears run away with it and move on to the Elite Eight (09:19). Do the Wildcats have a shot without Collin Gillespie? The winner of that game will meet the winner of Arkansas and the Cinderella of the tournament, Oral Roberts (12:04). The Razorbacks beat the Golden Eagles earlier in the season. So how will the rematch go? Can Max Abmas and Kevin Obanor lead Oral Roberts to an upset? And the final game on Saturday features Houston and Syracuse (19:23). Can Buddy Boeheim stay red-hot and lead the Orange to another upset? Rico thinks the Cougars pose a tough matchup for Boeheim and Co.
Then we welcome the hottest shooter in the country, Syracuse guard Buddy Boeheim to talk about Syracuse's run in the NCAA tournament, life as a coach's son, and how tough his dad's 2-3 zone can be on opponents. Plus - Buddy promises to incorporate a new celebration after a three-pointer. (24:30)
We move on to Sunday's slate and kick things off with Gonzaga and Creighton (43:25). The Zags are huge favorites but can Marcus Zegarowski get hot enough to pull off the miracle? The only chalk-matchup of the tournament is in the East Region with 1-seed Michigan and 4-seed Florida State (45:54). Is this the best matchup of the Sweet 16? Do the Seminoles have an answer for Hunter Dickinson? The Wolverines or Seminoles take on the winner of UCLA vs. Alabama (48:26). Can the Bruins slow down Nate Oats' 3-point-heavy Crimson Tide offense? And the final game of the Sweet 16 is a Pac-12 matchup between Oregon and USC (51:05). How do the Ducks match up with the Mobleys? The Trojans seem to be the consensus pick among the Bench Mob and Rico makes a bold prediction for a potential Gonzaga-USC Elite Eight matchup.
And we wrap things up with an update from the Women's NCAA Tournament which features red-hot UConn led by Paige Bueckers (54:52).
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1 hr
March 23, 2021 Episode 37: What A Weekend. We Have A Sweet 16 - Round 2 Recap
On today's Barstool Bench Mob, the first weekend of the 2021 NCAA Tournament is in the books. We have a Sweet 16 to look forward to next weekend. Marty, Jake, and Rico break down all the action from Sunday and Monday's Round of 32 games starting in the West Region (03:53). 2-seed Iowa goes down to 7-seed Oregon to end the season in a disappointing way. Did the Ducks have a rest advantage after not competing in the first round? They'll take on conference foe USC after the Trojans ran 3-seed Kansas out of the gym. At the top of the region, Gonzaga and Creighton breezed through their respective 2nd round games and will meet next weekend. Can Marcus Zegarowski and the Blue Jays do the impossible and take down the Zags?
Next up, the South Region (12:39) where Oral Roberts is officially the Cinderella of the 2021 NCAA Tournament. Max Abmas and the Golden Eagles take down Florida and have a rematch with Muss Bus and the Razorbacks. Arkansas edged out Texas Tech sealing Marty's fate as he now has to face his punishment. And with Baylor and Villanova both moving on to the Sweet 16, do the Wildcats without Collin Gillespie have a shot against the Bears?
We move onto the most chaotic region of the tournament, the Midwest Region (22:24), where the 2, 8, 11, and 12 seeds are left. Who is the favorite for the Final Four? Sister Jean makes her return to the Sweet 16. Loyola-Chicago looked like they were the top seed in their dominant win over 1-seed Illinois. The Ramblers take on Oregon State next Saturday after the Beavers take down Cade Cunningham and 4-seed Oklahoma State. And at the bottom of the region, Syracuse does it again. Can Buddy Boeheim lead the Orange to the Elite Eight over 2-seed Houston?
And we wrap things up in the East Region (36:59) where, at the top, 1-seed Michigan outlasted 8-seed LSU. How far can Michigan go without Isaiah Livers? Can Leonard Hamilton lead the Seminoles to the Elite Eight after their big win over Colorado? The rest of the region featured routs as UCLA took care of business against Abilene Christian and Alabama blew out Maryland. How did Texas lose to Abilene Christian? Can Alabama win the whole thing? Rico thinks so.
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53 min

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The college basketball podcast you’ve been waiting for! On “Barstool Bench Mob,” Marty Mush, Rico Bosco, and Jake Marsh bring their expertise to the airwaves of Barstool Sports. When two hardcore…