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...
Jun 19, 2018•38 min
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...
Jun 12, 2018•31 min
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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Jun 05, 2018•44 min
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 Da...
May 29, 2018•33 min
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 t...
May 22, 2018•40 min
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 f...
May 15, 2018•44 min
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 b...
May 08, 2018•31 min
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 Commiss...
May 01, 2018•36 min
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 du...
Apr 24, 2018•29 min
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 w...
Apr 17, 2018•35 min
New Xavier head coach Travis Steele says there's always room for improvement when it comes to culture and recruiting! He also explains how his coaching philosophy is different from Chris Mack, what he's learned from Ohio State football coach Urban Meyer, how he plans to beat Villanova in the coming season, and why he believes his returning team has the chance to be one of the best defensive teams in college basketball. And former Xavier head coach Chris Mack is Louisville's new head coach and ta...
Apr 10, 2018•32 min
It's Michigan vs Villanova in the NCAA Championship game, and Andy Katz is speaking with both coaches on the eve of this momentous event! Michigan's John Beilein explains how growing up with 8 siblings on a farm near Lake Ontario taught him a lot about teamwork, and how he uses music to stay attuned to his players. Villanova's Jay Wright comments on Jalen Brunson's basketball IQ and development, Omari Spellman's growth in the second half of this season, and why he was never concerned about the t...
Apr 02, 2018•22 min
And then there were four... and all four are represented right here on March Madness 365 with Andy Katz! Clayton Custer from Loyola of Chicago talks about leaving Iowa State for Loyola, what it means to the team to be in the Final Four, and what he hopes others learn from Loyola's tournament success. Moritz "Mo" Wagner says Michigan owes their tournament success to the way Coach Beilein prepares them, and weighs in on his moment with Corey Davis. Omari Spellman from Villanova has thoughts on app...
Mar 26, 2018•32 min
The Sweet Sixteen is here, and if you're surprised by some of the teams who've advanced in the bracket, imagine how Nevada, Loyola of Chicago, and Texas A&M are feeling! Nevada head coach Eric Musselman talks about the strategy Nevada followed throughout the season to get to this point, what it took to mount that 32-8 run over Cincinnati to advance, and how they plan to handle Loyola of Chicago's defense. Texas A&M's Billy Kennedy credits his team's commitment for overcoming the injury a...
Mar 20, 2018•42 min
Andy fills out his bracket and chooses the NCAA Tournament Champ! Plus, he talks to Alabama head coach Avery Johnson about their first match-up against Virginia Tech, Donta Hall's status, and Collin Sexton's incredible freshman year. And Syracuse Hall of Fame head coach Jim Boeheim shares thoughts on being the last team selected for the tournament, what beating Louisville and Miami on the road during regular season play did for his team, and how he plans to handle ASU's tremendous offense.See om...
Mar 12, 2018•24 min
Villanova head coach Jay Wright shares thoughts on Jalen Brunson, Xavier, playing at the Garden, and why, next to the NCAA Tournament, there's no better basketball event in the country than The Big East Tournament. Loyola of Chicago head coach Porter Moser's team is going to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 33 years, and he explains what it's taken to get there, their "pace and space" philosophy, and how he plans to make his program more consistent. And Andy's March Madness cohost, Tony...
Mar 06, 2018•39 min
Houston head coach Kelvin Sampson says it's all about practice and player development, and why he knew this might be Houston's year to make it to the NCAA tournament. Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey talks the return of Bonzie Coulson and Matt Farrell to the Irish lineup, why he's excited to be at Barclays this coming weekend, and his seniors and team showed him about leadership under crisis. Plus, Xavier's Chris Mack on the Big East title, Trevon Bluiett, and the importance of being the number s...
Mar 02, 2018•33 min
The Big 10 Tournament starts next week, so Andy's talking to Nebraska coach Tim Miles about his team's tournament strategy, their hopes for the NCAA tournament, and the development of Isaac Copeland. And Kansas head coach Bill Self joins to talk about the importance of consistency, playing tough schedules, and why the best teams are really the ones where the youngest players are the best players. Finally, Danny Hurley of Rhode Island checks in to talk St. Bonaventure, Arizona, and why this is a ...
Feb 23, 2018•37 min
Coach Kevin Keatts is first-up with Andy Katz to relive NC State's victory at Syracuse earlier this week, what it means for the team, and how that whole ice cream for wins program got started. Then Coach Chris Mullin from St. John's discusses the challenge of consecutive losses, his philosophy for turning things around, and his team's two most satisfying wins (against Duke and Villanova). Plus, Coach Brad Brownell from Clemson on overcoming adversity, his unique 8 years at Clemson, and what it t...
Feb 16, 2018•45 min
Andy Katz welcomes Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Barnes to talk about his success in Knoxville, making the move from Texas to Tennessee, and what it's taken to rebuild the Vols basketball program. And Washington Coach Mike Hopkins breaks down the keys to playing good zone, what he learned from Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, his personal coaching philosophy, and the "three Ps" that brought him to Washington. Plus, South Florida's Tom Herrion is raising autism awareness with an incredible prog...
Feb 09, 2018•50 min
Former Purdue All-American Robbie Hummel talks with Andy about "one and done," the college basketball environment, and why experience wins championships. Arizona head coach Sean Miller also joins to talk about his team's development, the toughest part about losing in the Elite 8, and what Deandre Ayton and Allonzo Trier bring to the Wildcats. Plus, Gonzaga head coach Mark Few weighs in on winning and losing championship games, the Gonzaga culture, and the importance of balancing basketball and f...
Feb 02, 2018•43 min
Cincinnati Bearcats coach Mick Cronin joins to talk losing sleep over Houston, playing in Northern Kentucky, and his team's devastating defense! Tony Bennett of the Virginia Cavaliers shares thoughts on their win over Clemson and what he learned from his father about defense. Then Texas A&M coach Billy Kennedy breaks down what his team has to do to improve and their game plan for taking on Kansas on Saturday. Plus, North Carolina's Joel Berry on their potential third run at the championship ...
Jan 26, 2018•1 hr 4 min
South Carolina head coach Frank Martin talks about his team's recent victory over Kentucky, Chris Silva's offensive explosion, and his mentor Bob Huggins' possible Hall of Fame induction. Then Executive Vice President of NCAA, Dan Gavitt, joins to talk quadrants, the magic of the Final Four, and why March Madness is the most democratic event in the world. Plus, UT head coach Shaka Smart shares how he found out about Andrew Jones' leukemia diagnosis, when and where he broke the news to the team, ...
Jan 19, 2018•52 min
Mike DeCourcy of The Sporting News joins Andy to talk about the Player Of The Year and whether it's Trae Young's to lose and who else might be contenders, and they breakdown the major conference leaders. Villanova head coach Jay Wright weighs in on going for this third Championship in a row, his recruiting strategy, the Big East's success as a conference, and why he believes Villanova is a team that's "better when they're older." Plus, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl updates the status of Austin W...
Jan 12, 2018•49 min
Purdue Head Coach Matt Painter joins Andy to praise MSU, and explain why college basketball needs more international opportunities like the one they had with World University Games. Seton Hall's Kevin Willard also checks in to share how Jay Wright saved the Big East, the importance of getting old & staying old in college basketball, and why he thinks Seton Hall's playing style is more old school than new. Plus, Chris Beard from Texas Tech talks about his ABA experience, how Texas Tech's foun...
Jan 05, 2018•49 min
Wichita State Coach Gregg Marshall checks in with an injury report on Markis McDuffie, and what his team needs to do to have a winning season and successful tournament. Plus, Coach Bob Huggins from West Virginia shares thoughts on his Hall of Fame eligibility, why Oklahoma is the best team in the league, and what it'll take to unseat Kansas. And Arizona State Coach Bobby Hurley gives an update on his team's status, including their strengths and what improvements they need to make to their game, ...
Dec 29, 2017•39 min
Host Andy Katz talks Jayhawks basketball with Kansas coach Bill Self. Also, Missouri coach Cuonzo Martin on injured freshman Michael Porter Jr, and Xavier's Trevon Bluiett on the Musketeers' great start.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 21, 2017•38 min
March Madness: 365 NCAA.com correspondent Andy Katz breaks down the selection process with committee chair Bruce Rasmussen; checks in with surprising undefeated TCU with coach Jamie Dixon; gets to know the nations top scorer in Oklahoma freshman guard Trae Young and gets the latest update from UCLA's Steve Alford on his changing roster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 14, 2017•54 min
