Marching to Madness

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Pepperdine head coach Marty Wilson. Topics of discussion include: how the Pepperdine staff prepares for recruiting season, points of emphasis in offseason workouts, how injuries were a big part of the team's struggles last year, what excites Wilson most about his current roster, the role that Jim Harrick played in shaping his coaching philosophy, and much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!

About the Hosts:

Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA.

Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Larry Shyatt. Topics of discussion include: how he transitioned from coaching in college to joining the Mavericks, reflections on building Wyoming into a Mountain West champion, the joy of getting to coach Josh Adams again in the NBA Summer League, what the experience was like in winning back-to-back national titles at Florida, the challenges of making Clemson an ACC contender, how defense is being forgotten in today's game, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!

About the Hosts:

Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He's also a member of the USBWA.

Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He's currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Larry Shyatt. Topics of discussion include: how he transitioned from coaching in college to joining the Mavericks, reflections on building Wyoming into a Mountain West champion, the joy of getting to coach Josh Adams again in the NBA Summer League, what the experience was like in winning back-to-back national titles at Florida, the challenges of making Clemson an ACC contender, how defense is being forgotten in today's game, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!

About the Hosts:

Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA.

Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in New Mexico head coach Paul Weir. Topics of discussion include: what attracted Weir the most to the New Mexico job, the growth of basketball in the state, what the initial focus has been in taking over a new program, the dynamics of the roster heading into the season, thoughts on the Mountain West Conference, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!

About the Hosts:

Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He's also a member of the USBWA.

Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He's currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in New Mexico head coach Paul Weir. Topics of discussion include: what attracted Weir the most to the New Mexico job, the growth of basketball in the state, what the initial focus has been in taking over a new program, the dynamics of the roster heading into the season, thoughts on the Mountain West Conference, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!

About the Hosts:

Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA.

Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Missouri State head coach Paul Lusk. Topics of discussion include: Lusk's coaching philosophy, the development of Alize Johnson, how Ronnie Rousseau's return will give the Bears a big boost, the depth of Missouri State's group of newcomers, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!

About the Hosts:

Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He's also a member of the USBWA.

Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He's currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Missouri State head coach Paul Lusk. Topics of discussion include: Lusk's coaching philosophy, the development of Alize Johnson, how Ronnie Rousseau's return will give the Bears a big boost, the depth of Missouri State's group of newcomers, and so much more. It's another exciting episode of Marching to Madness!

About the Hosts:

Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA.

Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He’s currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy. Topics of discussion include: what it's been like watching Alex Caruso play a key role for the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, the development of Robert Williams and Tyler Davis, how the addition of JJ Caldwell will change A&M's offense, Admon Gilder's move to shooting guard, the versatility of DJ Hogg, why this could be a breakout season for the SEC, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy. Topics of discussion include: what it's been like watching Alex Caruso play a key role for the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, the development of Robert Williams and Tyler Davis, how the addition of JJ Caldwell will change A&M's offense, Admon Gilder's move to shooting guard, the versatility of DJ Hogg, why this could be a breakout season for the SEC, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!

In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Baylor head coach Scott Drew. Topics of discussion include: Drew's coaching tree, reflections on how far the Baylor program has progressed, the development of Manu Lecomte, how Jo Lual-Acuil and Terry Maston can take improve their games this season, the dynamics of the Bears' roster, suggestions for making college basketball even better, and so much more. It's another jam-packed episode of Marching to Madness!

About the Hosts:

Blake Lovell has over 10 years of experience in sports media. His work has been featured on The New York Times, Athlon Sports, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, FanRag Sports, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch, and also covers SEC basketball for SoutheastHoops.com.

Ken Cross has a plethora of experience over a 20-plus year period in both print and broadcast journalism. He has worked in some capacity for ESPN Radio, Fox Sports Radio, Sporting News Radio, Yahoo! Sports Radio and many more. This includes coverage of college football, college basketball, Carolina Panthers, Charlotte Hornets/Bobcats, and the Carolina Hurricanes. He's currently the founder and editor of College Hoops Watch.