2nd year head coach of Johns Hopkins men's basketball team, Ryan Cain, joins this week's episode of @Notevend2 . Coach Cain played college basketball at Worcester Polytechnic Institute where he finished his career as one of the best players to ever play at WPI. Cain was awarded the 2007 Jostens Trophy; the yearly award given to the most outstanding Division 3 player. After finishing his playing career with a 89-20 record with the Engineers, Cain coached for his alma mater for the next eight years.

During his time on staff alongside legendary coach, Chris Bartley, WPI never finished a season with less than 20 wins. In 6 of the 8 seasons, Cain helped the Engineers to NCAA tournament appearances. After his 8th season, Cain took his first head coaching job at Keene State in 2015. Cain turned Keene State into a national powerhouse. The two-time LEC Coach of the Year led the Owls to 5 NCAA tournament appearances, including two sweet 16 and one elite 8 appearance. The Owls finished the 2022-23 with a 28-2 record; after a successful year, Cain left Keene State to take the job at Johns Hopkins University.

During his first year with Hopkins, Cain led the team to a 20-7 record. Now in his second year, Cain looks to build upon a successful year in the Centennial Conference.

Hear about his favorite memories during his time playing and coaching for Chris Bartley, what went into the decision to leave Keene State, and what the future looks like for the Johns Hopkins basketball program.

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Sneak Peek- 00:00-00:24

Updates, NYE Resolutions- 00:24-04:15

Intro- 04:15-11:41

Daily Schedule, Father Life, Scouting Process- 11:41-16:45

Playing/Coaching Career at WPI, Engineering Influence on Career- 16:45-28:09

Getting Opportunity at Keene State, Coaching Ty Nichols- 28:09-40:55

Success at Keene State, Coaching Jeff Hunter and Octavio Brito- 40:55-45:49

Break- 45:49-46:00

Process Leaving Keene State for Johns Hopkins, Johns Hopkins Athletic Department Success- 46:00-54:24

Roster Construction at High Academic School- 54:24-58:42

Relationship with / Hiring Jeff Hunter, Advice for Aspiring Coaches- 58:42-01:05:49

Losing Brayden Fagbemi, Current JHU MBB Season, Centennial Conference- 01:05:49-01:15:15

Rapid Fire (Funniest Players, Inspirations in Basketball, Best Basketball Towns in Massachusetts)- 01:15:15-01:22:38

Starting 5: Ideal Players at Keene State- 01:22:38-01:26:02

Only in D3- 01:26:02-01:30:05

Outro- 01:30:05-01:30:41