The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast

By Zack FarmerSports Basketball

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast episodes

October 15 2026-27 WCC Previews: What Will Santa Clara Do for an Encore?
Santa Clara snapped its more than three-decade long drought and reached the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1994. The question now is what do you do from here?
Will the Broncos pick up the pieces and be able to contend for a WCC championship and a return to the Dance?#basketball #ncaa #marchmadness
30 min
October 14 2026-27 WCC Previews: LMU Looks the Part, Can the Lions Deliver?
The Loyola Marymount Lions fell short of expectations a year ago and entered the offseason needing to fill a lot of roster spots. They did not disappoint.Incoming transfers like All Wright, Zion Sensley, and the return of Jevon Porter bring some intrigue to this squad early. Will this talent translate into a top half finish in the WCC?#basketball #ncaa #coaching
31 min
October 12 2026-27 WCC Previews: What Will Life After Randy Bennett Look Like for Saint Mary's?
The Saint Mary's Gaels enter their first season in 26 years without Randy Bennett on the sidelines. What will this first season bring? Former WCC Player of the Year and Saint Mary's alum Mickey McConnell enters his first season as a head coach. The roster has been retooled with a slew of high major transfers but are anchored by the return of all-league guard Joshua Dent.With all the changes, is Saint Mary's still the team to beat in the WCC?#basketball #ncaa #coaching
30 min
August 24 Brent Blaylock Aims to Build Off USF Legacy as New AD
San Francisco brought on Brent Blaylock as the new director of athletics in June and has hit the ground running. With previous stops at Oregon State, Arizona, and the NFL, Blaylock brings a wealth of experience to the Hilltop.
23 min
May 14 Saint Mary's, McConnell Add McDonald's All-American Darius Bivins
It's been a minute but we're back! Saint Mary's may not be done yet. Mickey McConnell making an impact in his first recruiting season and signed ESPN Top 100 and McDonald's All-American Darius Bivins. The Gaels' schedule is shaping up, too.
Who else has been making moves?
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40 min
April 24 Transfer Portal Closes, Now the Fun Begins
No more sweating who is leaving. Now, we can await the list of guys coming in and they are coming in hot. A number of teams have already started staking their claims, including San Diego, Pepperdine, and Loyola Marymount. But Santa Clara and Saint Mary's are right there as well.We talk with San Diego Head Coach JR Blount about the new gig and what he has in store for the Toreros. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5142606956593152
37 min
April 14 UC Santa Barbara Joins the WCC in 2027
The West Coast Conference has made some noise of its own in the offseason by adding UC Santa Barbara. The Gauchos, who were in the WCC from 1965-69, will be the 12th full member and make their return for the 2027-28 season.
They are the third addition in the last seven months, following Denver and UC San Diego.
How will they fit into the WCC?
San Diego is making its own waves.
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33 min
April 08 Allen Graves Declares for NBA Draft, Portal Opens
Santa Clara becoming an NBA factory? Allen Graves declares for the NBA Draft.Mark Few named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Portal officially opens. NCAA to expand March Madness to 76 teams.🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5142606956593152
35 min
April 02 Portal Season is Here
The portal has not officially opened but it is underway. Several prominent WCC names have announced they will hit the portal. Who from your team is out? But a few have said they are staying.
Pepperdine hires Griff Aldrich as their new head coach. Pacific extends Dave Smart. San Diego fills out coaching staff. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5142606956593152
32 min
March 25 Postseason Ends Swiftly for WCC
Santa Clara played one of the more exciting games of the NCAA Tournament's First Round but came up short. Gonzaga advanced to the Round of 32 but fell to a surging Texas team. Saint Mary's fell flat against Texas A&M.

Seattle U eliminated by Auburn in the NIT second Round

The season has concluded. One more look back at these teams and what the offseason will hold for a new look WCC.

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29 min