NEC Overtime! Pod

Stonehill sophomore forward Todd Brogna joins the podcast this week. Brogna chats with Ron and Ryan about the Skyhawks' improvement from last year to this year, the recent home sweep, and his role on the squad in his second year. As always, Ron and Ryan recap last week's results, highlight some players to keep an eye on, and look ahead to the upcoming slate of games as we get closer to the end of the regular season.

This week's guest is Mercyhurst junior forward Bailey Kuhns. The Mount Pleasant, PA native talks about the Lakers' transition to division one, how the team has bonded over the season, the biggest highlight of the season so far, and how she came to attend Mercyhurst. The NEC's Craig D'Amico recaps the results from last weekend, gives his top three stars, and looks ahead to the upcoming games.

Saint Francis U junior guard Riley Parker joins the podcast this week. The Mandurah, Australia native talks with the NEC's Ron Ratner and Ryan Peters about coming all the way from western Australia to Loretto, PA, his time playing junior college basketball at Cochise College in Arizona, and his dad coming to watch him play in a recent home game at LIU where Riley dropped a career-high 29 points. Ron and Ryan recap last week's games, mention some key players to watch, and preview the upcoming slate.

Saint Francis U head women’s basketball coach Keila Whittington joins the NEC’s Tyler Ingle for a wide-ranging podcast as part of the conference’s celebration of Black History Month. She reflects on her experience as a student-athlete at Dillard, the oldest HBCU in Louisiana, and the profound influence of Black coaches throughout her basketball journey. Whittington also discusses the importance of representation in coaching and why it’s vital for young athletes = especially young Black girls - to see Black women leading at the highest levels.

Central Connecticut graduate guard Belle Lanpher joins the podcast this week. Lanpher talks about sitting out for the first 10 games due to injury, what it was like to come back, and how the Blue Devils can continue their winning ways. As always, Craig D'Amico goes over the results from last week, gives his top three stars, and looks ahead to the upcoming league slate.

Mercyhurst graduate forward Jeff Planutis joins the podcast this week. The Hazelton, Pennsylvania native talks about the Lakers' transition to division I, the success the team has had in NEC play, and his decision to stay at Mercyhurst. Ron and Ryan recap last week's results, look at the NEC standings, and look ahead to some key matchups this weekend.

Chicago State freshman guard Aiyanna Culver joins the podcast this week. Culver talks about the transition from high school to college, how her teammates have enabled her to have success this season, and how she in love with the game of basketball. The NEC's Craig D'Amico gives his recap of last week's games, tells us his top three stars, and looks ahead to the upcoming slate of games.

Central Connecticut senior guard Jordan Jones joins the podcast this week. The Florence, South Carolina native tells us about his recruitment to CCSU, what has led to the team's success this season, and what the Blue Devils need to do in order to win the NEC title this season. The NEC's Ron Ratner and Ryan Peters recap last week's results, talk about some key players to watch, and look ahead to some big upcoming matchups.

The NEC's Tyler Ingle talks with Saint Francis U's freshmen Victor Payne and Jeremy Clayville and their parents about the influence they have on their basketball journey's. Susan Clayville (Steele) played for the FDU women's basketball team from 1988-1992 and Victor Payne was a member of the CCSU men's basketball team from 1996-2000.

Wagner senior guard Zaire Williams joins the podcast this week. The NEC's Ron Ratner and Ryan Peters talk with Williams about his leadership role on the team, what it will take for Wagner to win the NEC title this season, and just how tough head coach Donald Copeland's practices are. Ratner and Peters also recap last week's results and give us some key matchups to lookout for heading into the weekend.