March Madness 365: MBB with Andy Katz

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Shaka Smart of Texas and Tim Miles of Nebraska Jun 19, 2018

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Texas Longhorns head coach Shaka Smart checks in with an update on Andrew Jones leukemia battle, and his plans to return to school and basketball. Shaka also has a theory on Kansas' success, why Texas' Kerwin Roach has the opportunity to be one of the best two-way players in the country, and details on the Longhorns' upcoming season schedule. And Nebraska head coach Tim Miles gives Andy a tour of the campus and basketball facilities, including some of the high tech amenities available to players, and discusses his returning lineup of players, how they hope to contend in the Big 10 regular season, and makes a valiant effort to spell player Thorir Thorbjarnarson's name.

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John Beilein and Chris Mullin Jun 12, 2018

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John Beilein is staying at Michigan, and plans to retire there! He explains the decision that involved him turning down an NBA offer from the Detroit Pistons. He also speaks to Charles Matthews' NBA draft process experience and subsequent return to Michigan, and the skill development goals he's set for his returning roster of players. Then St. John's coach Chris Mullin checks in with thoughts on his roster for the upcoming season which includes incoming transfers and true freshman. He also talks about Shamorie Ponds withdrawal from the NBA draft, St. John's schedule of games, and the dynasty that is the Golden State Warriors.

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Gonzaga's Mark Few and Minnesota's Richard Pitino Jun 05, 2018

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Gonzaga is #1 on Andy's pre-season Power 36, and head coach Mark Few has more than a few thoughts about that! Mark also updates Killian Tillie and Josh Perkins' respective injury recovery statuses, and speaks to the development of Rui Hachimura. Then Minnesota Head Coach Richard Pitino discusses Jordan Murphy sitting out the NBA draft, Dupree McBrayer's potential impact next season, and how he feels about the Big 10 going to 20 conference games.

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USC's Andy Enfield and Auburn's Bruce Pearl May 29, 2018

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USC Head Coach Andy Enfield speaks candidly about USC's absence from the NCAA Tournament, the health and return of Bennie Boatwright, next season's roster size and talent level, and how he feels about the possible change to the draft rule that would allow players to return to college if they go undrafted. And Auburn Head Coach Bruce Pearl runs through the NBA draft probability for four of his players including Austin Wiley and Mustapha Heron, and updates Anfernee Mclemore's injury status, and Danjel Purifoy's suspension.

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Kansas coach Bill Self, Saint Joseph's Phil Martelli, and John Fanta May 22, 2018

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Kansas coach Bill Self talks next season's roster, losing 4 starters, new recruits, why K State could win it all, and the Supreme Court's recent decision to open sports betting on a State-by-State basis. Andy also talks to Saint Joseph's Phil Martelli about the renaissance of Catholic School basketball programs, his team's crushing victory over Rhode Island last season, and Jameer Nelson's current return to Saint Joseph to get this degree. And John Fanta, host of the "Big East Shoot Around" on the Big East Digital Network , was at the NBA combine and runs down winners and losers like Omari Spellman, Dante DiVincenzo, and Kevin Huerter, and shares thoughts on who should stay in the draft and who should consider returning to school.

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Tom Crean and Eric Musselman May 15, 2018

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New Georgia head coach Tom Crean relays what he learned from his year behind the mic for ESPN that will help his coaching skills, why he's not a fan of the term "culture," how he plans to approach the Kentucky factor in the coming season, and the difference between winning each and every game and winning the league. And Nevada's Eric Musselman checks in regarding the NBA draft and combine and how that will possibly affect the Nevada roster, the recruits and transfers he's tapped to potentially fill some holes, and his team's upcoming schedule of games and tournaments.

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Penny Hardaway and Tubby Smith May 08, 2018

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Penny Hardaway is the new head coach of the Memphis Tigers, his own alma mater and son's current college! Penny talks about the decision to take the Memphis job, coaching his son, the culture he hopes to instill in the program, his philosophy on recruiting, and the vision he has for the Tigers for the upcoming season. Then former Memphis head coach Tubby Smith joins Andy to shed some light on his decision to return home to coach the High Point University Panthers, why he's opting not to take a break after 45 years of coaching, what he hopes to bring to High Point, and why it's so important to leave good players and cultures behind when you leave a program.

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Porter Moser and Fran Fraschilla May 01, 2018

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Andy's joined by Porter Moser, Loyola of Chicago's head coach who took the Ramblers on that incredible run to the Final Four. Porter discusses the reasons he stayed at Loyola, the need they have to raise the win column and the infrastructure to operate like a top program, what recruiting and scheduling has been like since their incredible tournament performance, and throwing out the first pitch at Wrigley Field. Then ESPN College Basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins to talk about the Commission on College Basketball and do a little breakdown on which players should enter the NBA draft, and which should go back to school.

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NCAA Championship Game Head Coaches - Jay Wright and John Beilein Apr 24, 2018

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Andy's joined by the two head coaches of the National Championship game - Villanova's Jay Wright and Michigan's John Beilein. Jay discusses the impact of Jalen Brunson on the team's championship win, and how Jalen is preparing for the NBA draft. He also weighs in on the recommendations that he hopes Condoleezza Rice and the commission make on Wednesday. Michigan's John Beilein talks "remodeling versus rebuilding," Mo Wagner, assessing next year's teams, and why shooting hurt Michigan the most during the NCAA tournament run.

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UConn's Dan Hurley Apr 17, 2018

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Dan Hurley is the new head coach at UCONN, and he's discussing the difficult decision to leave Rhode Island on March Madness 365. He tells Andy what his goals are for UCONN on and off the court, how he plans to change the culture, advice he's already received from legendary Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun, and why recruiting in New England is critical for the program. Dan's also talking about Rhode Island's recent tournament experience, his Selection Sunday agony and joy, and how he really felt when he saw Duke early in the schedule.

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