Join the NEC’s Ron Ratner for the inaugural NEC Coach’s Call as he sits down with Stonehill men’s basketball head coach Chris Kraus. They discuss his journey from Stonehill player to head coach, his approach to Xs and Os and the use of analytics, building a program rooted in community and culture, developing student-athletes on and off the court, navigating roster construction, the challenges and opportunities of competing in the NEC, and what makes Stonehill a truly special place.

LIU senior forward Kadidia Toure joins the pod this week! The Silver Spring, MD native talks about her decision to come to LIU after playing at Arizona State the last two seasons, the team's 4-0 start (the program's first 4-0 start since 2002), and the chemistry of the team off the court translating to success on the court.

The NEC's Craig D'Amico (@CraigCD13) goes around the league recapping the results from last week, listing his top three stars, and looking ahead to a potential matchup of unbeatens when LIU hosts FDU Saturday January 17th at 2pm.

It's the first #NECWBB On The Run podcast of 2026! New Haven senior forward Aniya McDonald-Perry joins the show this week. The Middletown, CT native discusses New Haven's 2-0 start to NEC play, her journey from being a cheerleader to hoopin' it up, and the Chargers' experience in D-I so far. The NEC's Craig D'Amico recaps opening weekend of league play, who to watch, and what stories to keep an eye on as the season progresses.

WE ARE BACK! On the first #NECMBB OTR podcast of 2026, LIU's Jamal Fuller joins to show. The graduate guard/forward talks about the Sharks' 2-0 start, including a big win over CCSU, his journey from Canada to play ball in the US, and being a forward who can also shoot the 3. Ron and Ryan recap non-conference play as well as look at plays to watch out for throughout conference play.

Central Connecticut' Isaiah DeLoatch joins the podcast this week! The senior offensive lineman talks about the dramatic 35-28 win over Mercyhurst to claim the Blue Devils' second consecutive NEC title and FCS playoff bid, their upcoming rematch with URI, and how he began as a hockey player before switching over to football.

The NEC's Craig D'Amico gives his top three stars, recaps the results from the final week of the regular season, and looks ahead to the FCS playoffs.

Duquesne redshirt senior running back Taj Butts joins the pod this week! The St. Louis, Missouri native racked up a career-high 254 rushing yards, the seventh most by an FCS running back this year, and three rushing touchdowns on just 14 carries for an exceptional 18.1 yard-per-rush average in Duquesne's 38-33 win over CCSU. Butts talks about the mindset of the Dukes going into the final game of the season, and how the team stays focused with a potential championship at stake.

The NEC's Craig D'Amico recaps a crazy week 12, gives a long list of stars from the past week, and previews the final week of NEC football for 2025.

Central Connecticut's Elijah Howard is BACK the podcast this week! The senior running back went off for 178 rushing yards and 2 rushing touchdown (including a 93-yard rushing touchdown) in the Blue Devils' 40-20 win over Stonehill last week. Howard talks with the NEC's Craig D'Amico about how CCSU has been able to turn it up heading into the final two weeks of the season, what thoughts went through his mind during his 93-yard rushing touchdown, and the team's mindset as they get set to play Duquesne on Saturday.

D'Amico runs down the week 11 results, gives his top three stars, and looks ahead to the week 12 slate including a big matchup between Central Connecticut and Duquesne on ESPN+.

Central Connecticut's Jack Stoll joins the pod this week! The senior linebacker was named the NEC Defensive Player of the Week after his performance in a 10-7 win over LIU where he blocked a potential game-tying field goal at the end of the game. Stoll talks with the NEC's Craig D'Amico about choosing football over wrestling, what led him to attend CCSU, and how the Blue Devils can repeat as NEC champions. D'Amico also gives his top three stars, looks at the standings as we approach the postseason, and recaps last week's results.

LIU running back O'Shawn Ross, Jr. joins the podcast this week! The Cocoa, Florida native talks about coming back from the same injury twice, what brought him to LIU, and what has led to his success on the ground this season. The NEC's Craig D'Amico also runs down the week 9 results, gives his top three stars of the week, and looks ahead to the week 10 slate.

Wagner running back Andre Hines Jr. joins the podcast this week! The graduate student talks about the team gelling together, preparing for the upcoming game against Duquesne, and his decision to come back home and play at Wagner. The NEC's Craig D'Amico talks about his top three stars, the upcoming schedule, and recaps last week's results.