We're back with the nation's college hoops show, as host T.J. Rives and guests will be here every week discussing the mayhem and excitement of the regular season winding down to a finish and eventually, the greatest month of the year, March and the 2023 Big Dance.

On this edition, let's get some West coast hoops rolling from the Pac 12 to the Mountain West to the WCC with Matt Zemek. In addition to his duties with USA Today's Trojanswire website, Matt serves as our Western "compass" for all things UCLA, Arizona, Gonzaga, San Diego State, New Mexico, Utah State, etc.! What are Matt's takes on how many teams each conference will get and will any of those schools be a true contender?

Next, Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com is on the debut show and there are lots of takes on things like: who are his #1 seeds right now, where do Kansas, UConn and others slot with recent losses and of course, who are his "last four in" for now, in the tourney?

Chris also gives insight into some important strength of schedule games for this week and this weekend, that has the Big 12/SEC challenge taking place.

It's all part of the newest "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

What a title game in New Orleans and in the end the Kansas Jayhawks overtook North Carolina to win the National Championship with a dramatic 72-69 win in the Superdome to capture their 4th ever championship. And, host T.J. Rives and guests recap it all from the "Big Easy" on the latest "College Basketball Coast to Coast."

T.J. gets the insight, analysis and more with Ari Russell, DeShaun Tate and T.C. Martin, as they were all in the dome to see Kansas rally from 15 points down at the half in an NCAA Championship Game record. Bill Self coaches the Jayhawks to a second National title for him and Kansas denies the North Carolina momentum that they had built throughout the month of March, etc

In the end, it's Kansas cutting down the nets and celebrating. And, we talk about all that happened on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" And, make sure to follow/subscribe to our show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc. And, hear us streaming on our Tunein channel, as well!

It's here! The culmination of the 2022 NCAA Men's Tourney is tonight in New Orleans, as the North Carolina Tarheels go for their second title in 5 years against the Kansas Jayhawks, who are seeking their 2nd title since 2008. And, host T.J. Rives and guests are ready to preview it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"

Hear T.J. with Ari Russell and DeShaun Tate of "Tate's Take" the podcast live from "The Big Easy" on the atmosphere around the French Quarter of New Orleans building to the championship game. They give thoughts on the two teams and what they have left in their reserves to go for victory in the Superdome.

Then, T.J. talks with Tyler Jones of ChatSports.com and "The Jones Report" podcast who is a KU graduate and former Lawrence, KS radio host. Tyler sets the stage for what the campus and fandom will be like for Monday night's game and the anticipated celebration.

Next, Adam Zagoria of the New York Times and Zagsblog.com is back on the show to give his insight on tonight's matchup, the crowd build up in New Orleans and will UNC's first year coach, Hubert Davis, make history with a title win in year one?

Then, T.J. Ari and DeShaun all give some final picks for the Tarheels and RockChalk, too.

It's all part of College Basketball Coast to Coast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! And, hear our streaming channel with the shows on Tunein.

The dust has settled and now Kansas and North Carolina get set to meet for college basketball's top prize- the 2022 National Title Monday night in New Orleans. And, host T.J. Rives and his guests are back from "the Big Easy" to give you their insight and stories.

T.J. welcomes Ari Russell and T.C. Martin back aboard on the day in between the semi-finals and the championship game. What was it like to be in the Superdome in terms of drama and 70,000 roaring fans Saturday night?

What about "Coach K" Mike Kzryzewski having been ousted by the arch rival Tarheels in his final game as Duke coach? And, how much luster is off the title game because he and Duke won't be playing in it Monday night?

T.C. has insight on North Carolina transfer star Brady Maniek and how he is connected to Lon Krueger and son Kevin Krueger, whom T.C. spent some time with on Saturday night in the dome?

T.J. and Ari also re-live a HILARIOUS, but slightly scary story from the Sunday of Final Four weekend in Indianapolis 2006. That night tornado warnings were everywhere in Indiana and the Midwest. And the guys had to evacuate to the hotel basement, but not before Ari had to be pried away from the hotel TV watching his favorite TV show..

Plenty of fun on this Sunday heading to Monday on the latest "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

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On a dramatic Saturday night in New Orleans the Kansas Jayhawks and the North Carolina Tarheels have advanced to the Monday night championship game of the 2022 NCAA Tournament.! And, host T.J. Rives and guests go over it all in the aftermath from New Orleans.

Hear T.C. Martin of the "T.C.Martin Show" in Las Vegas, Ari Russell our analyst from NYC and DeShaun Tate of "Tate's Take" the podcast in a roundtable of analysis as the Jayhawks over-powered Villanova in the first semi-final behind big man David McCormack's big night.

Then, the guys also discuss the crazy, second game in the "Big Easy" on Saturday as the Tarheels and coach Hubert Davis have beaten Duke, again, to end the coaching career of Mike Kzyrzewski at the Final Four. Just how did Carolina pull it off, especially down the stretch? T.J., Ari, T.C. and DeShaun break it down.

So, much excitement and drama to conclude the 2022 NCAA Tourney, and the stage is set for Monday night for Kansas to meet North Carolina for the title.

Hear it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!

It's arrived! Final Four Saturday in New Orleans, as the Superdome is the setting for Villanova and Kansas to battle for one spot in the national title game. And, then, in the nightcap Saturday night it's an EPIC latest game in the storied Duke-North Carolina rivalry. This, as they meet for a spot to play for it all on Monday night, too.

And, host T.J. Rives has your full preview on the latest "College Basketball Coast to Coast!

First, T.J. welcomes Mike DeCourcy, U.S. Basketball Writers Hall of Famer and Columnist for the Sporting News, to get his insight and analysis on these two games. What does Mike think of 'Nova's chances without one of their star players due to injury? Or will Kansas get by them to play for it all on Monday? Also, Mike has his thoughts on whether Mike Kzryzewski will go out a winner in the "Big Easy" this weekend or could North Carolina spoil it all on Saturday evening?

Later, T.J. gets more breakdown from Tim Brando of Fox Sports, who worked play by play of Villanova games throughout the regular season in the Big East and in the Big East Tournament to begin March. Why does "Timmy B" believe that the Wildcats will ultimately advance? And, Tim has called many of the Duke-UNC regular season battles previously. So, he gives tremendous insight into just how massive this game will be in the rivalry. And, Brando makes his pick for the ultimate champion on Monday night, too?

Get all the lowdown from "the French Quarter" in New Orleans before the action happens on the newest edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast." And make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google, Spotify, etc. to this podcast for our recap show Saturday night, Sunday and Monday previews of the title game and of course, a final recap, when a champion is crowned!

And, we are also streaming on our channel on Tunein 24/7. Just look for "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"

The Men's Final Four for the 2022 NCAA tourney is set! And, host T.J. Rives is back with his guests to give you insight, analysis and look ahead thoughts on the road to New Orleans. This, as Kansas and North Carolina joined Duke and Villanova as the four remaining teams vying for the championship. And, we are ready to talk all about it on "College Basketball Coast to Coast."

First, T.J. welcomes Zach Gelb of weekday afternoon host nationally on CBS Sports Radio. Zach was in the arena in Philly, as the UNC Tarheels stopped this year's "Cinderella" St. Peter's with an easy, 20 point win on Sunday. Just how did Carolina wallop the Peacocks, when Kentucky and Purdue could not earlier? Plus, Zach gives insight on what the arena was like not far from the St. Peter's campus, etc.

Then, it's analyst Mark Wise of ESPN/SEC Network jumping on the show. Mark gives his thoughts on Carolina and Kansas both winning big to advance. In particular, why did the Jayhawks blow away the Miami Hurricanes in the second half in Chicago to earn their spot in the Final Four? Plus, Mark saw Arkansas all season in the SEC, but Duke was just better on Saturday night. He describes why on the show, and looks ahead to an EPIC Duke-North Carolina semi-final coming on Saturday.

We're talking about that matchup and Big East power Villanova now meeting the Jayhawks in the other semi-all week long, leading to Saturday on "College Basketball Coast to Coast."

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Two spots are now taken for the 2022 Men's College Hoops Final Four in New Orleans and now, on Sunday, two more will try to do the same. And, host T.J. Rives and guests are ready to break it all down on the latest edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast."

First, T.J. welcomes T.C. Martin of "The T.C. Martin Show" in Las Vegas, who was in the arena in San Francisco for the Duke Blue Devils Saturday night win over Arkansas to go to Coack K's record 13th Final Four. T.C. tells you what he saw courtside from Duke that helped them get another crucial tourney win and will the magic continue in the Big Easy?

Then, T.J. brings back Matt Zemek of the USA Today Trojanswire.com website. Matt has perspective on the West, but has also been a national college hoops writer and voice for over 20 years. And, T.J. also has DeShaun Tate from Atlanta and "Tate's Take" the podcast. The guys go over the impressive Villanova win over Houston Saturday in Texas fo their latest Elite Eight victory. And, is Nova poised to get a third title since 2016? Plus, Matt and DeShaun give their thoughts on how Duke won Saturday and will we see a third battle with arch rival North Carolina?

The Tarheels play upstart St. Peters University of New Jersey, seeded 15th in their bracket, on Sunday afternoon in Philly. Will the upsets continue for the Peacocks or do one of the Blue Bloods make it, again? The other Sunday matchup is always consistently good Kansas battling another hoop underdog in the Miami Hurricanes. Can the top seeded Jayhawks get back to the Final Four or does Miami pull another upset and make the Final Four for the first time ever?

Hear it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! And catch our streaming channel on Tunein, as well!

It was another dramatic night on Friday for the 2022 NCAA Tourney, as tiny St. Peter's University in New Jersey became the first ever #15 seed to make the Elite Eight. And, host T.J. Rives is ready to recap with guests that monumental win and all the action + preview the two Saturday night games for spots in the Final Four on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"

First, T.J. welcomes back Tyler Jones of the "Jones Report Podcast" and a Kansas alum. Tyler has thoughts on his Jayhawks winning over Providence in Chicago and looks ahead to them playing #10 seed Miami on Sunday afternoon. T.J. and Tyler also try to make sense of the Peacocks of St. Peter's stunning Purdue to make it to Sunday. How did this little school in Jersey City, NJ win again? Now, they play mighty North Carolina Sunday, who defeated fellow "blue blood" UCLA late Friday night.

Then, T.J. welcomes Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports" podcast back aboard. They quickly go over Friday night and Jason's thoughts on what St. Peter's did, again. Jason then gives his insight and analysis on whether Villanova and Duke can make it to New Orleans as the heavy favorites? Or will Houston and Arkansas (two former Southwest Conference schools) can spoil those plans Saturday night? What will happen with Coach K and the "Dookies?" Can they get him back to the Final Four?

We are discussing it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! And find our streaming live channel on Tunein for more coverage of the mayhem of college hoops in March!

We have four teams that have taken slots in the Elite Eight of the 2022 NCAA Tourney with their wins on Thursday night. And, host T.J. Rives is ready to talk Duke, Arkansas, Villanova and Texas Tech on the latest edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"

First, T.J. gets the recap from San Francisco on the Arkansas upset of Gonzaga and Duke surviving a tough Texas Tech team to advance and continue the career of "Coach K" from T.C. Martin of the "TC Martin Show" heard in Vegas and on TCMartinshow.com. T.C. was in the Chase Center to witness it all and he talks how the Blue Devils got it done and also, is criticism of Mark Few underachieving again in the Big Dance warranted?

Then, Ari Russell from NYC is back on the show to talk about the Thursday results that included Villanova handling Michigan and Houston upsetting South top team, Arizona. How did they both win and now, they meet each other on Saturday night.? Ari also talks his Miami Hurricanes and them readying to play Iowa State Friday night in the Midwest Bracket in Chicago. And, the guys touch on the other Friday games including Purdue-St. Peters, UCLA-North Carolina and the lone top seed left, Kansas vs. Providence on Friday night.

What will happen Friday, as four more will advance to the Elite Eight Sunday games?

Hear it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!