Plant The Flag

Just over three weeks remain until UMass Basketball squares off in an exhibition game against the Providence Friars and Head Coach Frank Martin is dialed in to get his to ready for the season. Frank is excited to see the competition and toughness each day in practice, with plenty of players ready to take the next step forward. Additionally, Single game ticket go on sale this week!

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In this episode of Just Being Frank, Jay and Coach Martin discuss the return of the team to campus, early workouts and the release of the very competitive non-conference schedule. Frank reveals he is almost ready with his renovated backyard grilling & chilling area and the duo congratulate a good friend and radio broadcaster cohort Tyler Murray on his new role as the Voice of the New York Knicks!

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In this episode of Just Being Frank Jay Burnham and Frank Martin dive into the growth of the 2024-2025 team as they continue to develop over the summer in Amherst. The duo discuss the Olympics and a star from Worcester as well as the newest NCAA changes coming out of the House Settlement. Get your summer hoops fix with this episode of Just Being Frank all presented by the Massachusetts Collective!

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In this episode of Just Being Frank – Jay Burnham and Coach Martin are happy to welcome in new Assistant Coach Matt Figger as a summer guest. Coach Figger has an extensive resume, including an Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year Award. His experience and relationship with Frank are both vast and will help this team grow. Speaking of the team, the 2024-2025 squad is on campus for a two-week Boot Camp and have been active on the court and in the community. Check it all out on this episode of Just Being Frank.

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In this Episode of JBF….there is a lot to unpack. Frank touches on the impact Assistant Coach Brett Nelson left on the program after one season in Amherst and now departing for NC State. A new former Head Coach fills his role as UMass is excited to welcome Matt Figger to the Commonwealth. The roster for the season has been completed and Frank touches on the news swirling around this season’s MTE and the state of the NCAA. A can’t miss episode.

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In this episode of Just Being Frank Jay and Coach Martin dive into the big news of three incoming transfers who have signed on to become Minutemen next year. The additions nearly complete the roster and Frank is excited about their collective size, strength, character, and ability. The duo also touch upon the immediate impact that the new Chancellor has made and what’s in store for the summer!

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On this episode of Just Being Frank, Coach Martin takes a pause out of his busy day to reflect on the season that was for the 2023-2024 Minutemen and the conclusion to the year in Brooklyn. Frank talks about the ever-changing world of college athletics, recruiting in the new era of college basketball and he touches on the upcoming non-conference schedule. He closes out the show with his top five All-Time NBA lineup.

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Fresh off a 22-point win at home over VCU, UMass basketball has already reached 17 wins, something not achieved since 2014-2015 in Amherst. The Minutemen look to keep it going on Saturday, February 24th against Saint Bonaventure. Jay and Frank cover the win and welcome in a pair of dedicated UMass alumni in ESPN’s Mike Corey and Brad Davidson. Mike and Brad have been working behind the scenes to build a new documentary on UMass Basketball, entitled Lightning in a Bottle (Lightning in a Bottle Sizzle Reel). The duo discuss their time at UMass, their passion project and how fans and alum can help support the project to get it to market. Fans can email [email protected] and [email protected] to become a part of the project today and help fund the endeavor.  

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Welcome to a special episode of Just Being Frank, presented by the Massachusetts Collective featuring a guest appearance from the Big East’s Sr. Associate Commissioner, Dan Leibovitz. With deep-rooted ties to the A-10, Dan recounts his decade-long tenure at Temple, his heyday battles with UMass and close relationship with Coach John Chaney.

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