Old Dominion Basketball Head Coach Mike Jones joins The Monarchists Basketball Show to break down a pivotal Sun Belt road trip, highlight standout performances, and dive deep into what it will take for the Monarchs to stay in the thick of the conference race.

Coach Jones walks us through:

-The defensive tone-setting win at Coastal Carolina

-Robert Davis Jr.’s bounce-back performance and leadership

-The heartbreaking finish at James Madison and late-game execution

-What discipline really means in tight Sun Belt games

-How injuries impact the frontcourt and rebounding

-Preparing for major road tests at Georgia Southern and App State

-Why every single possession matters in this league

This episode is a must-listen for Monarch Nation as ODU battles through one of the toughest stretches of conference play.

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⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Presented by The Pride of ODU

01:00 – Defensive mindset & fast start vs Coastal

02:10 – Why road trips shape Sun Belt standings

03:00 – Robert Davis Jr.’s impact beyond scoring

05:00 – Creating energy in tough road environments

06:40 – Quick turnarounds & second-time matchups

08:30 – Dominant first half vs JMU

10:00 – Life in the paint without key bigs

12:00 – Robert Davis Jr. injury update

13:00 – Film sessions, ball movement & rebounding

15:00 – Discipline becoming a team identity

17:20 – Coach Jones on Mark Cline’s influence

19:00 – Late-game execution & timeout strategy

23:00 – Breaking down Georgia Southern matchup

26:00 – What to expect at App State

28:00 – Coach Jones’ message to Monarch Nation