Big Z College Hoops Central

By Matt Zivich

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 ... more

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The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.

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August 23, 2021 Ep 5-26 FDA Approves Pfizer Vaccine
As the school year begins, several pieces of news worth mentioning in this the first of 2 parts. The second part is shorter than the first part. Bottom line, get your vaccine if you haven’t done so, or major consequences await.
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17min
July 29, 2021 Ep 5-26 EMERGENCY PODCAST Texas and Oklahoma Formally Voted To SEC
It was a formality on Thursday afternoon, only 8 days after the bombshell article from the Houston Chronicle during Texas A&M’s turn at the SEC Media Days. More details in my blog. Welcome to the first super conference in college sports history.
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4min
July 21, 2021 Ep 5-25 Why Is Tokyo Is Staging The Olympics in a State of Emergency?
The NCAA was in the middle of the conference postseason tournaments before a tidal wave of press releases around 80 hours before the draw was to take place in New York. Fast forward 16 months later, and an event with nearly 5 times the athletes is in Tokyo, where Japan is in their forth State of Emergency. I briefly explain in this podcast why I am so angry, shocked, and agree with the Japanese public that the Summer Olympics should be canceled. This is still a public health crisis. If everyone thought the first wave in March 2020 was bad, this Delta variant is packing more punch with very little mercy, especially for those who have not received or had one dose of the J&J vaccine. I am looking at you in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, Nevada, and Iowa.. If America”s top pop music star Olivia Rodrigo took her message to the White House, hear me out. Please get your shots ASAP, so you won’t add to the growing Johns Hopkins roll of people who lost their lives. Only India and Brazil have seen worse. And once when you get some time, please read my latest blogs and leave some comments, preferably positive ones. We can use some humor in the worst possible way. Stay safe and healthy, everyone and thanks for listening and reading.
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26min
July 01, 2021 Ep 5-24 NCAA Formally Adopts NIL Policy
June 30, 2021 will be remembered as a very happy day. All college student-athletes can finally earn money, no matter what sport they play or what state they are enrolled in. Bottom line ladies and gentlemen, take advantage of several deals with players on Instagram and Twitter. Support your local businesses, because there are many alumni and boosters ready and willing to help market his/her “brand”. Until Congress makes this a national law, this is one extremely bold move where thousands of young people really need as much help as what the market dictates.
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6min
June 28, 2021 Ep 5-23 NCAA Adopts Interim NIL Policy
The day has finally arrived. All that remains is for the NCAA Board of Directors is to approve the NIL policy that was being discussed. The next step is taking advantage of any cool opportunities that come their way.
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16min
June 21, 2021 Ep 5-22b One Point of Clarification
Sometimes, we speak too fast. I wanted to clarify one point that was meant one way, but I hope you understand what I had to say in correcting a brief error. Thanks again for your continued support.
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June 21, 2021 Ep 5-22 SCOTUS Rules 9-0 Giving Athletes Educational Compensation
Too many details to explain in such a short space, so please listen in and read my blog from Monday, June 21 for the key details in what came out from the ruling.
One small point of clarification, the one bill that California Governor Gavin Newsom signed in that one HBO special was held inside a barber salon. I said something else in the podcast, so I apologize for any confusion.
As always, comments are always welcome.
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23min
June 03, 2021 Ep 5-21 More on Why Coach K Decided to Coach For One Final Season
A very bittersweet day in the history of men’s college basketball. As the all-time leader in wins will be retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 season. Here are some final thoughts, so please enjoy.
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6min
June 03, 2021 38. Coach K to Retire After 2021-2022 Season
A seismic shift in college basketball, this 2 months and one day after Roy Williams retired from North Carolina. The dominant era that has been the case since 1986 will be over after the 2022 NCAA tournament. Here were my thoughts about Krzyzewski deciding to leave Duke after 42 years in Durham. Please leave some comments anytime you get the chance.
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17min
May 21, 2021 37. Catching Up With Recruiting News, Impending NIL Vote, and Is Flopping Ruining the Sport?
A bit of background before I begin, but I had some technical difficulties with the app, so I thought I would try things out via a desktop. Sure hope my voice came out fine.

Anyways, there was some major news in recent weeks with Gonzaga and Kentucky among such schools landing some big-time recruits. Also of note, the NCAA has a few days in late June hoping to take a vote on the names, images, and likeness concept (NIL).

Five southern states already have laws in the books that will take effect on July 1, so it could mean that the NCAA could exclude them or they could have an unfair advantage if the NCAA decides to use their typical delaying tactics. Hopefully, this long overdue change that many millions of student athletes were taken advantage of in not receiving one dime for playing the sport they love will see the light of day.
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20min

FAQs about Big Z College Hoops Central:

How many episodes does Big Z College Hoops Central have?

The podcast currently has 118 episodes available.