Marching to Madness

Marching to Madness

By Blake LovellSportsBasketball
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Marching to Madness episodes

  • Episode 392: Miami head coach Jim Larranaga

    In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back South Florida head coach Brian Gregory. Topics of discussion include: the success of several former Hurricanes in the NBA Summer League, Miami's upcoming trip to Italy in August, Chris Lykes' impact on the program, the expected role for Oklahoma transfer Kameron McGusty, 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, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He's also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.

    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, CBS Sports 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. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy's Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He's the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.

    16 min
  • Episode 391: South Florida head coach Brian Gregory

    In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back South Florida head coach Brian Gregory. Topics of discussion include: building off 24 wins and a CBI title last season, expectations with an experienced roster, how a trip to Canada will help prepare for the season, the return of Laquincy Rideau and David Collins in the backcourt, Alexis Yetna's development, 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, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He's also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.

    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, CBS Sports 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. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy's Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He's the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.

    20 min
  • Episode 390: Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis

    In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Ole Miss head coach Kermit Davis. Topics of discussion include: Terence Davis' journey to the NBA, how the momentum of an NCAA Tournament run has carried over into the offseason, the dynamic backcourt of Breein Tyree and Devontae Shuler, Blake Hinson's development, how the newcomers fit into the mix, the SEC's new scheduling alliance with the AAC, 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, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He's also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.

    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, CBS Sports 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. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy's Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He's the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.

    17 min
  • Episode 389: Florida head coach Mike White

    In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Florida head coach Mike White. Topics of discussion include: the importance of building chemistry this offseason, adding Kerry Blackshear Jr. to the mix, how Andrew Nembhard and Noah Locke continue to expand their leadership roles, Keyontae Johnson's development, expectations for the talented freshman class, biggest lessons he's learned during his coaching career, 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, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He's also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.

    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, CBS Sports 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. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy's Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He's the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.

    19 min
  • Episode 389: Florida head coach Mike White

    In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome in Florida head coach Mike White. Topics of discussion include: the importance of building chemistry this offseason, adding Kerry Blackshear Jr. to the mix, how Andrew Nembhard and Noah Locke continue to expand their leadership roles, Keyontae Johnson's development, expectations for the talented freshman class, biggest lessons he's learned during his coaching career, 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, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.

    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, CBS Sports 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. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and  Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.

    19 min
  • Episode 388: North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll

    In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll. Topics of discussion include: the team's upcoming trip to Puerto Rico, excitement for the experienced returning roster, how Garrett Sams and JT Escobar continue to expand their game, Ivan Gandia-Rosa's development, expectations for Wajid Aminu this season, what the Ospreys must do to get back to the NCAA Tournament, 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, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He's also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.

    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, CBS Sports 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. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy's Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He's the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.

    37 min
  • Episode 388: North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll

    In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll. Topics of discussion include: the team's upcoming trip to Puerto Rico, excitement for the experienced returning roster, how Garrett Sams and JT Escobar continue to expand their game, Ivan Gandia-Rosa's development, expectations for Wajid Aminu this season, what the Ospreys must do to get back to the NCAA Tournament, 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, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.

    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, CBS Sports 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. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and  Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.

    37 min
  • Episode 387: Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl

    In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Topics of discussion include: the program's momentum after a trip to the Final Four, the play of Jared Harper, Bryce Brown, and Malik Dunbar in the NBA Summer League, expectations for the returning roster, how the newcomers will fit into the mix, the importance of building a challenging non-conference schedule, 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, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He's also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.

    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, CBS Sports 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. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy's Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He's the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.

    20 min
  • Episode 387: Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl

    In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. Topics of discussion include: the program's momentum after a trip to the Final Four, the play of Jared Harper, Bryce Brown, and Malik Dunbar in the NBA Summer League, expectations for the returning roster, how the newcomers will fit into the mix, the importance of building a challenging non-conference schedule, 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, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He’s also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.

    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, CBS Sports 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. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy’s Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and  Rivals.com. He’s the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.

    20 min
  • Episode 386: San Diego head coach Sam Scholl

    In this episode of Marching to Madness, hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross welcome back San Diego head coach Sam Scholl. Topics of discussion include: how the program has carried over the momentum from last season's NIT bid, the team's versatile playing style, what the staff is focusing on this offseason, Yauhen Massalaski's development, expectations for the incoming freshmen, 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, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, Rivals, Scout.com, Time Warner Cable, and many more. He covers national college basketball for College Hoops Watch and is the founder of SoutheastHoops.com. He's also a member of the USBWA. You can follow him on Twitter @theblakelovell.

    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, CBS Sports 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. His print and internet experiences include a college basketball writer and internet writer for Lindy's Sports Annuals and www.lindyssports.com, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, and Rivals.com. He's the founder and editor of collegehoopswatch.com. You can follow him on Twitter @KennyBuckets333.

    17 min

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Marching to Madness covers the entire scope of college basketball. Hosts Blake Lovell and Ken Cross keep you up to date on all things college hoops. The podcast has featured interviews with numerous…