Big Z College Hoops Central

Big Z College Hoops Central

By Matt ZivichSportsBasketball
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Big Z College Hoops Central episodes

  • 113. Bill Self Makes History, Kentucky Outlasts Duke

    Brief rundown on a busy Tuesday night:

    :22 Bill Self makes history in becoming the all-time leader in coaching wins at Kansas

    2:22 The heavyweight battle between Kentucky and Duke

    4:47 Brief recap of some other key games around the nation

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    9 min
  • 112. 2024-2025 Season Preview

    First episode of the college basketball season. I present a 30,000 foot view of what happened in the offseason. Plus, there are a few brief thoughts on what to expect in the first month.

    Timestamps include:

    1:10 NIL, the transfer portal, and increased demands on coaches sending them into retirement sooner than expected

    2:20 Between 10 to 12 schools could knock out UConn, depending on the draw and each team's health

    4:51 Conference realignment from coast to coast

    11:30 My early plans going forward

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    13 min
  • 111. Raygun Teaches Us A Lesson That Failure Is OK

    What the world saw last Friday when Dr. Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun came out wearing that sporty Australian uniform while performing that awkward routine towards the end of the Paris Olympics. Her kangaroo pose became a major meme. But there is a major lesson on how to stay persistent. She admitted her faults and said what she believed in. The belief like the late Jim Valvano used to say in 'don't give up, don't ever give up' definitely applies. College students go through this, especially when having to write papers and taking tests. They are so confident going in, but some teachers in the end aren't impressed.

    Although she learned breaking in her 20's by her boyfriend turned husband, Rachael took a chance and she tried the best that she could. Her day job as a college professor is teaching cultural studies with a focus on “the cultural politics of breaking.”
    Her 355 page dissertation is proof why she is devoting her career to breathe new life into breaking:


    https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/ghhs_00078_1


    My point is that with NIL and the transfer portal, the last guy on the bench could have his moment in the sun. Staying true to your beliefs and having positive vibes can go a long way. I also spent a few minutes talking about the bi-coastal travel in the ACC and Big Ten. I will spend some more time on this major subject the closer we get to starting the 2024-2025 season.
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    15 min
  • 109. 2024 Final Four Preview

    Purdue and NC State in Retro Flashback 1980’s Tour and Defending Champion UConn Against the Football Power in Alabama. Hope to see some fun games, but I feel it will be the two best teams preparing for Monday night’s showdown.


    27 min
  • 108. Oakland KO’s Kentucky
    A 14 seed has knocked out a 3. Kentucky has won only one tournament game since 2019. John Calipari has upwards of a $30 million buyout, so what will happen in the weeks to come? Instead, let’s all congratulate 40 year old head coach Greg Kampe. As Jack Gohlke told Evan Washburn, “We’re not a Cinderella.”
    6 min
  • 106. Welcome to Champ Week
    The regular season is over and the conference tournaments are underway. Please stay tuned to my blog for plenty of cool articles, and of course the 32 automatic qualifiers that will punch their tickets to the Big Dance.
    9 min
  • 105. Final Stock Up, Stock Down for 2024
    The last weekly report of the hot teams, and those schools that are struggling at the worst possible time. All of this happening while a handful of mid-major conferences begin their postseason tournaments this week. Let the Madness begin, and please stay tuned to my blog for frequent updates and some special blogs worth checking out.
    11 min

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Covering important stories on NCAA Division One men's basketball. Not only can you expect great coverage from November through the conference season, but I dive into the key games worth talking about…