In Episode 778 of "Marching to Madness," Ken Cross welcomes back Missouri head coach Dennis Gates, who enters his first season as the Tigers head coach. Coach Gates moves over from Cleveland State where he rebuilt the Vikings into a 20-win squad last season as they won two Horizon League regular season championships in his three seasons and won the tournament in '20-21 to place the Vikings in the NCAA Tournament.

Topics of discussion include:

• The offensive abilities of D'Moi Hodge and Noah Carter
• Key abilities that Isiaih Mosley brings to the floor
• Kobe Brown joining Carter in the post
• Coach Gates' offensive philosophy and ways to execute

… And much more!!!