The Monarchists Basketball Show is back!

Coach Mike Jones joins Mike and Aaron to break down the Old Dominion University Men’s Basketball program as the season tips off. Coach Jones shares insights from the Costa Rica trip, talks about the team’s depth and personality, reveals what he learned from the exhibition vs. Hampton, and previews the upcoming matchup with Miami (OH).

He dives into the development of Scottie Hubbard and Zacch Wiggins, the team’s scoring potential, defensive growth, and what makes ODU’s depth their “superpower.” Plus, he discusses leadership in the locker room, the fan experience, the challenging but intentional road schedule, and why this season feels special for Monarch Nation.

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📖 Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Welcome Back to The Monarchists Basketball Show

01:00 – Coach Jones on Goals for Camp and Building Team Chemistry

02:00 – What the Costa Rica Trip Taught the Team

03:00 – The Value of Personality and Team Bonding

04:00 – Scottie Hubbard’s Transformation and Hard Work

05:00 – Freshman Standout Zacch Wiggins Impresses Early

06:00 – Depth is ODU’s “Superpower”

07:00 – Building Trust Through Practice and Game Situations

10:00 – Takeaways from the Exhibition vs. Hampton

12:00 – Learning Moments, Metrics, and Why the Exhibition Was Valuable

15:00 – Offensive Firepower and Style of Play This Season

17:00 – Defensive Identity and Game Plan Versatility

18:00 – Scouting Miami (OH) and the MAC Challenge

20:00 – A Tough Road Environment and What to Expect from Miami

22:00 – Rotations, Injuries, and Building Chemistry

24:00 – The Excitement Around ODU’s Depth and Talent

25:00 – Playing Small Ball and Creating Mismatches

27:00 – Shooting, Rebounding, and Offensive Confidence

28:00 – Players to Watch: KC Shaw, LJ Thomas, Drew McKenna, and More

30:00 – The Road Schedule and Preparing for the Sun Belt

32:00 – Fan Accessibility and Intentional Scheduling

33:00 – How NIL and Revenue Sharing Impact Scheduling

34:00 – Building Momentum from Last Season

35:00 – Leadership in the Locker Room

37:00 – Team Personalities, Energy, and Culture

38:00 – Meet the Monarchs Night and Fan Connection

40:00 – Making ODU Basketball Events More Accessible

42:00 – Will There Be a Basketball Breakfast This Year?

43:00 – Looking Ahead: Selection Sunday Dreams

44:00 – New Dining Hall, Future Plans, and Coach’s Vision

45:00 – Closing Thoughts: Excitement for the Season & Go Monarchs!

Mike talks with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about their recent road trip, this week's trip to the peach state, the adversity they've faced, the lessons learned and a lot more.

Aaron sits down with Vytautas Zygas, the 6'6" guard from Kaunas, Lithuania, for Old Dominion Men's Basketball. Vy talks about why he chose ODU, his shared philosophy with Coach Mike Jones, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

The fellas chat with Kelsey Thompson, 5'10" JR Guard from Mobile, Alabama, for Old Dominion Women's Basketball. They talk about her path from Alabama to being a Monarch, her game, why ODU fits her so well, and so much more.

The fellas sit down with Roland Jones, Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator of Old Dominion Women's Basketball. Snowed into his hotel in New Orleans, Coach Ro joins the pod to talk all things recruiting. We discuss the pros and cons to recruiting high school, junior college, and the transfer portal in addition to much, much more.

Aaron sits down with Steph Walker, wing from Washington D.C., for Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about his path to ODU, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

Mike and Aaron sit down with Simone Cunningham, senior forward from Pleasant Grove, Alabama, for Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to talk about her path to ODU, her game, her teammates and a lot more.

The fellas sit down with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about winning five of their last six games and sweeping Louisiana and a first place, South Alabama team on the road. We get updates on a few key injuries, preview the four game homestand, discuss his coaching demeanor, and share some deals on tickets that will save you some $$$.

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Aaron sits down with Sean Durugordon, guard from Harlem, New York, for Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about his path to ODU, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

The fellas sit down with DeLisha Milton-Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to talk about a 3-0 conference start, what stats Coach looks first to in evaluating her team's defensive and offensive performance, and their next two opponents - Coastal Carolina and Marshall. Coach also answers what her ideal NIL deal would have been when she was playing in college.