Miami's Jim Larranaga led the Hurricanes on a tremendous run in the NCAA Tournament last year that ended in the Final 4! Is it National Championship or bust for coach and the Canes this year? Reflecting on last year's team and season. Reasons for playing "small". Which returning players make the biggest jump this year? Why he believes their bench needs to get more experience. Could he imagine a life without basketball in it? Thoughts on the ACC/SEC matchup with Kentucky.  Why the ACC regular season is all about sustained effort. And find out the one goal coach has left to accomplish! Plus, don't miss this week's 5-Good Nuggets.

Episode 411 - Miami's Jim Larranaga

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Ohio State's Jake Diebler is living the dream being named the head coach at the school he loves. How did it all go down and where was he when he got the call, he was the new head coach of the Buckeyes? What are his year one goals? What's it like building a roster in this current environment? Bruce Thornton returns... Could he be one the premier guards in the country? It's a new era in the Big Ten with new teams joining... thoughts? And why it's all about embracing change. Plus, Jon recaps the "Portal Kombat" action going on around the country. Key additions for the blue bloods.

Episode 444 - Ohio State's Jake Diebler

Michigan's Dusty May has been busy in his early days as the Wolverines' new head coach! Find out his year one goals as well as his philosophy on roster building. Why Michigan was the right fit for him. And how was he able to hit the ground running so smoothly? Plus, it's Portal Kombat season! Who's moving where and who are the big winners so far?

Episode 443 - Michigan's Dusty May

We begin our new coaches series with DePaul's Chris Holtmann! Find out what his year one goals for the Blue Demons are. Can they be competitive this year? Plus, Mark Pope takes the Kentucky job.

Episode 442 - DePaul's Chris Holtmann

Jon gives you a National Championship game preview and prediction! Plus, reaction to John Calipari leaving Kentucky for Arkansas.

Episode 441 - 2024 NCAA TOURNAMENT - NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME EDITION

Jon discusses and breaks down the Final Four! Will UConn finish the job and go back-to-back? Can Purdue go from losing to a #16 seed last year to winning it all? Will Alabama and NC State cap off their magical runs with a National Championship? Find out right here!

Episode 411 - Miami's Jim Larranaga

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