March Madness 365: MBB with Andy Katz

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Lefty Driesell, and Bryce, Scott, and Homer Drew Aug 28, 2018

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Lefty Driesell is about to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame, and shares his reaction to the incredible honor. He also talks about his time at Maryland, creating Midnight Madness, and his unorthodox recruiting philosophy and how selling encyclopedias helped craft his recruiting style. Plus, the entire Drew basketball coaching family joins Andy! Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew, Vanderbilt Head Coach Bryce Drew, and their father, former Valparaiso Head Coach Homer Drew, speak to their various coaching styles, balancing family and basketball, and what they really discuss during those 11pm three-way phone calls during basketball season!

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Syracuse Head Coach Jim Boeheim Aug 21, 2018

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Syracuse Head Coach Jim Boeheim has the luxury of coaching his son, Buddy, this year. He explains what Buddy brings to the program, and why he's also excited about Elijah Hughes' and Jalen Carey's potential contributions. Coach Boeheim speaks to the strength of the ACC Conference and what Syracuse has to do to achieve NCAA Tournament success this season. Plus, he weighs in on his former longtime assistant turned head coach at Washington, Mike Hopkins' success in the Pac 12, and what it means for Roy Williams' to have his name on the court at the Smith Center having experienced that same honor himself at the Carrier Dome.

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North Carolina Head Coach Roy Williams Aug 14, 2018

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The court at North Carolina's Smith Center will now have Coach Roy Williams' name on it, and you'll hear how he feels about that honor! Roy's also breaking down his current roster, including what he expects Luke Maye, Nassir Little, Coby White, and Garrison Brooks to contribute to the team, along with how he plans to improve his players' ability to defend and score close to the basket. Plus, Roy speaks of his time in Kansas, and why it was such a huge gamble at the time for him to be hired to coach that program.

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Illinois' Brad Underwood and West Virginia's Bob Huggins Aug 07, 2018

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Illinois Head Coach Brad Underwood is building a solid foundation with his current roster that includes 7 players who know the system well. He's talking Da'Monte Williams, Andres Feliz, Trent Frazier, and Giorgi Bezhanishvili (but can he spell Giorgi's last name)? And Coach Underwood expresses gratitude to Coach Bob Huggins, who gave him the opportunity that ultimately landed Brad in Illinois. Then Coach Huggins joins to define West Virginia's identity and culture, and weigh in on Jevon Carter and what it's going to take to replace him.

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Butler's LaVall Jordan and Clemson's Brad Brownell Jul 31, 2018

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Butler Head Coach LaVall Jordan defines "The Butler Way," shares some of what he learned from Michigan Coach John Beilein and how he applies it to his own staff and culture at Butler, discusses the return of Kamar Baldwin, and explains what it was like having to leave Milwaukee after just one season. Then Brad Brownell from Clemson weighs in on his recent contract extension, discusses the program's brand new facility and the long, hard 22-months it took to get there, and explains why the Clemson football program's success of the last few years is a great thing for Clemson basketball, and the college itself.

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TCU's Jamie Dixon and Washington's Mike Hopkins Jul 24, 2018

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TCU Head Coach Jamie Dixon has an update on Jaylen Fisher's health issues and his expected return to play. He also breaks down the similarities and differences between this TCU team and some of his former teams at Pitt, and he weighs in on what the Big 12 needs to do to get more teams to the NCAA Tournament. And then Pac 12 Coach Of The Year, Mike Hopkins of Washington, joins to assess his first year running Washington's program, and how his current roster of talent is shaping up for season 2. He expresses hopes and goals for returning Defensive Player of The Year Matisse Thybulle, breaks down his incoming 8 players, and explains why being an interim head coach was a lot like driving a Tesla.

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UCF's Johnny Dawkins, NCAA Sr. VP of Basketball Dan Gavitt, and Bruce Rasmussen Jul 17, 2018

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The next set of Final Four destinations was just announced and Andy Katz spoke with NCAA Sr. VP of Basketball, Dan Gavitt, and outgoing Chair of the NCAA Selection Committee, Bruce Rasmussen, about how a Final Four city is chosen, and why Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio, and Indianapolis were all awarded spots in this latest round. They also explain why Detroit, Los Angeles, and North Texas did not make the selection this time around. Then UCF Head Coach Johnny Dawkins joins to update the status of last year's injured players Tacko Fall, B.J. Taylor, and his son, Aubrey. He also speaks to what he learned from playing with former great Manute Bol and Shawn Bradley on the Philadelphia 76'ers, and how those lessons are aiding him in coaching and guiding center Tacko Fall.

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Rhode Island's David Cox, Marquette's Steve Wojciechowski, & Marquette Deputy AD Mike Broeker Jul 10, 2018

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New Rhode Island Head Coach David Cox speaks to the importance of maintaining and building upon the culture set by former coach Dan Hurley, returning players Jeff Dowtin and Cyril Langevine, losing the Nevada game from their upcoming schedule, and why he aspires to be like Gonzaga. Marquette Deputy Athletic Director Mike Broeker provides a verbal tour of their brand new, state-of-the-art arena, and what it's been like scheduling games around the Milwaukee Bucks. And Marquette Head Coach Steve Wojciechowski talks about the competitive Big East, his young but experienced team, and how he plans to make Marquette an NCAA tournament team for years to come.

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Pitt Head Coach Jeff Capel and South Carolina's Frank Martin Jul 03, 2018

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Jeff Capel is the new head coach at Pitt, and he's got plans for rebuilding the Pitt brand of basketball, and making his team competitive despite their smaller size. He shares the valuable lessons he learned as an assistant at Duke under Coach Krzyzewski, and what he hopes his Pitt team learned during a recent trip to Arlington National Cemetery and the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History And Culture in Washington DC. And Andy talks to South Carolina head coach Frank Martin about Chris Silva's return to school, Summer recruiting, preparing players for the NBA, and his team's upcoming schedule of games.

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Danny Manning, Marvin Menzies, and Bob McKillop Jun 26, 2018

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Wake Forest Head Coach Danny Manning and UNLV Head Coach Marvin Menzies weigh in on the NBA draft rule that currently prohibits players who declare and go undrafted from returning to college. Coach Manning also shares stories from his Gold Medal Olympic team, what he learned from Bill Self, and how he feels about his roster this upcoming season. And Coach Menzies shares thoughts on Brandon McCoy, the Mountain West Conference, and why he wants to emulate Villanova. Plus, Davidson Head Coach Bob McKillop checks in on his team's incredible trip to Auschwitz, and why it's so important for them to make this non-basketball related journey.

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