Andy Katz speaks with Obi Toppin of the Dayton Flyers about how the Flyers have developed throughout the year and what makes this team so special. ESPN's Bracketologist Joe Lunardi talks with Andy about which teams he thinks are in, out or on the bubble. Andy ranks his top ten All-Americans and his pick for National Player of the Year. Basketball sports broadcaster Dan Dakich dives into why he thinks Greg Gard is Coach of the Year, his thoughts on each conference and how the tournament is wide o...
Mar 10, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Andy Katz talks with Virginia head coach Tony Bennett about how the team has evolved throughout the year, the changes they need to make defensively and the mindset they will need heading into the tournament. UCLA head coach Mike Cronin shares his thoughts on the Bruins' young team and how the adversity they have faced has built trust between them. Andy ranks the best coaches come tournament time. Fighting Illini freshman center Kofi Cockburn speaks with Andy about the expectations he set for him...
Mar 03, 2020•50 min
The distinguished data analyst Ken Pomeroy speaks with Andy about the specifics of his Kenpom ranking system, how the ranking system affects bubble teams and makes an early prediction on which team could make a deep run in the tournament. Andy ranks his Top-10 toughest home court advantages in college basketball this season. BYU head coach Mark Pope speaks on why the Cougars have the best locker room in the nation and Maryland's head coach Mark Turgeon talks about the loss against Ohio State and...
Feb 25, 2020•57 min
Georgetown's Patrick Ewing speaks with Andy on the Hoyas overcoming adversity. San Diego State star Malachi Flynn speaks on the Aztecs historic season. Andy ranks his Top 10 National Championship Contenders. Former Butler star Matt Howard reminisces on the Bulldogs' historic run in March Madness 10 years ago and the Gordon Hayward shot that nearly shocked the world. Conference USA Commissioner Judy MacLeod explains their unique scheduling late in the season where the best teams play each other l...
Feb 18, 2020•55 min
Andy speaks with Duke guard Tre Jones about the Blue Devils' season thus far and how they have improved throughout the season. Seton Hall guard Myles Powell talks about the Pirates most recent win against Villanova and the relentlessness of his teammates. Andy Ranks the 10 teams that could crack the top 4 lines come March. Kevin White, Chair of NCAA Men's Basketball Committee sheds light on the Committee's Bracket Preview selection process. Andy and March Chadness look ahead to the week's upcomi...
Feb 11, 2020•52 min
ESPN's Joe Lunardi joins Andy to talk bracket predictions and the revolving door at the top of the basketball rankings. Andy ranks his top ten most balanced teams in college basketball. Louisville's Head Coach Chris Mack explains how his team has been improving throughout the season and Michigan's Head Coach Juwan Howard discusses how his veterans have impacted the team. March Chadness and Andy lookahead to the weeks upcoming matchups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn mo...
Feb 04, 2020•52 min
Andy Katz pays tribute to Kobe Bryant. Fox Sports's Tim Brando reflects on some of his favorite calls and moments from his career. Andy ranks his top ten toughest teams in the country. Michigan State's Tom Izzo speaks on what it takes to win a Big Ten and National Championship in this basketball era and Jim Boeheim sheds light on the Orange's recent winning streak. Andy and March Chadness look at this week's upcoming matchups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about ...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Sporting News Writer Mike DeCourcy speaks with Andy to debate Player of the Year. Andy ranks his top ten Sophomores of the season. Texas Tech's Chris Beard explains how the Raiders deal with adversity and Kentucky guard Immanuel Quickley talks how his role has changed throughout the season. Andy and March Chadness look ahead at this weeks most intriguing matchups.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 21, 2020•52 min
Bruce Pearl speaks about Auburn's undefeated record. Andy Katz ranks his potential March Madness teams with the biggest question marks. Wichita State's Gregg Marshall shares his thoughts on the 2OT victory at UConn, KPI creator and Michigan State administrator Kevin Pauga breakdown Andy's latest bracket prediction. Andy makes his weekly picks with March Chadness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 14, 2020•50 min
Andy Katz catches up with Fox Sports broadcaster Steve Lavin about his coaching experiences and how Gene Keady influenced him over the years. Andy ranks his top 10 toughest conferences through January. Myles Powell speaks about his teammates stepping up in clutch moments and Dayton's Obi Toppin describes how he elevated his game to become one of the best players in the country. Andy makes his predictions for this week's upcoming games with March Chadness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...
Jan 07, 2020•54 min
Andy speaks to college basketball legend Dick Vitale about this rollercoaster season and which teams are flying under the radar. Dickie V reveals his favorite games and players of the decade. Andy ranks his top ten teams of the decade that did not win a title. Butler's head coach LaVall Jordan talks about the development of his players and keeping the Butler name at a high caliber. San Diego State's head coach Brian Dutcher, sheds light on his teams resilience and maintaining momentum throughout...
Dec 31, 2019•54 min
Andy Katz speaks to Gonzaga's head coach Mark Few on bringing UNC to Spokane and the madness early in the season. Andy ranks his Top 10 Teams of the Decade. FOX Sports' Gus Johnson reflects on his favorite gameplay calls over the years, and Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde dives into the passionate & heated Louisville-Kentucky rivalry. Andy looks ahead and picks the winner of the most intriguing matchups for the upcoming week with March Chadness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Dec 24, 2019•52 min
Andy Katz talks with Kansas HC Bill Self about the Jayhawks journey from losing on opening night to securing the #1 ranking in the country. Andy ranks his Top-10 breakout freshmen who were ranked outside the preseason Top-20 recruiting rankings. NCAA Director of Media Coordination/Statistics David Worlock joins to explain the new NET rankings and how it will impact March Madness. Andy looks ahead and picks his most intriguing matchups for the upcoming week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Dec 16, 2019•50 min
Andy Katz catches up with Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors at teammate Draymond Green's Michigan State jersey retirement ceremony. ESPN analyst Robbie Hummel joins to break down the entire college basketball landscape. Andy ranks his Top-10 most surprising teams of the season thus far. Maryland senior guard Anthony Cowan Jr. joins to talk about the Terps 10-0 start. Andy looks ahead and picks his most intriguing matchups for the upcoming week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...
Dec 10, 2019•51 min
Andy Katz talks with Stephen F. Austin forward Nathan Bain about his game-winner to upset #1 Duke, and the outpouring of support for his family's recovery from Hurricane Dorian (7:35). West Virginia HC Bob Huggins joins to talk about the Mountaineers 7-0 start (19:38). Andy ranks his Top-10 Player of the Year contenders (33:00). ESPN's Jimmy Dykes joins to discuss the Battle 4 Atlantis and how Michigan is proving the experts wrong (39:45). Andy looks ahead and picks his most intriguing matchups ...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 16 min
Andy Katz talks with Texas guard and leukemia survivor Andrew Jones about his incredible journey to get back on the court (7:00). Duke guard Tre Jones joins to talk about the Blue Devils establishing a defensive identity, and winning the 2K Empire Classic (15:15). Andy ranks his Top-10 from the past week (19:55). ESPN's Joe Lunardi joins to discuss November trends that could matter in March (22:16). Andy looks ahead and picks his most intriguing matchups for the upcoming week (34:30).See omnystu...
Nov 26, 2019•42 min
Many predicted Florida to be a Final Four team this season, but their 0-2 start proves that may not happen! Head Coach Mike White explains what he and the team need to do to right the ship, what he expects of Kerry Blackshear Jr. moving forward, and the shooting improvements he's already seeing in Scottie Lewis. North Carolina freshman point guard Cole Anthony speaks to upholding the Anthony name, being his own man (despite his dad's success at both the college and NBA levels), and the most chal...
Nov 19, 2019•48 min
Brendan Quinn from The Athletic was at the Michigan State game on Sunday night when Cassius Winston took the court following the tragic loss of his younger brother, Zachary, and talks about Cassius' incredible performance among the support of his dad, brother, and basketball family. Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann's team is off to a 2-0 start, and is preparing to face Villanova and in-state rival, Cincinnati. He speaks to his team's tough schedule, and his hopes for their season. And Markus...
Nov 12, 2019•55 min
The regular season is finally here! Andy Katz welcomes in all four coaches from each of the top-ranked teams in this year's Champions Classic, and previews the 2019-20 season. Tom Izzo discusses Michigan State's experienced roster and all that comes with being ranked #1 (3:30). John Calipari talks about the defensive identity of the #2 Wildcats and learning from last year's Champions Classic (10:34). Andy gives his picks for All-American teams by ranking his top-10 players in college basketball ...
Nov 05, 2019•1 hr 2 min
In this Big 12 preview show, Andy Katz is joined by ESPN's Fran Fraschilla to breakdown the Conference's biggest stories (4:30). Andy ranks his Top-10 players in the Big 12 for the upcoming season (14:50), talks with Shaka Smart about the Longhorns quest for consistency (18:35), catches up with Scott Drew about Baylor and Conference depth (23:50), and chats with Preseason All-Big 12 selection Devon Dotson about the Jayhawks (27:41). Andy talks with Bruce Weber about expectations for Kansas State...
Oct 29, 2019•52 min
It's the SEC Conference Preview with Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl, Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes, Florida's Kerry Blackshear, Jr., and Tom Crean from Georgia! Bruce Pearl addresses the tournament expectations on Auburn, and how their style of play may change with 5 returners and 8 newcomers. Rick Barnes explains why he loves the leadership that Tennessee has already cultivated after losing Grant Williams, and why he thinks Tennessee deserves another tournament run this season. And Kerry Blac...
Oct 22, 2019•52 min
In this ACC preview show, Andy Katz is joined by ACC Network analyst Carlos Boozer to breakdown the biggest stories in the Atlantic Coast Conference (7:25). Andy ranks his Top-10 players in the ACC for the upcoming season (16:30), catches up with Roy Williams about the new-look Tar Heels (20:33), talks to Virginia senior Braxton Key about the Cavs reboot (26:00), and chats with Chris Mack about building a foundation at Louisville (32:00), before looking ahead to his locks and bubble teams from t...
Oct 15, 2019•55 min
In this Big Ten preview show, Andy Katz is joined by Big Ten analyst and former 1992 Player of the Year, Jim Jackson, to breakdown the biggest stories within the Conference (5:44). Andy ranks his Top-10 players in the Big Ten this season (14:23), catches up with Mark Turgeon about Maryland's high expectations (18:07), talks to Michigan senior guard Zavier Simpson about playing for new head coach Juwan Howard (21:56), and chats with Fred Hoiberg about bringing a winning culture to Nebraska (26:32...
Oct 08, 2019•47 min
It's a preview of the Pac-12 with Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley, and Casey Jacobsen from FS1 and the Pac-12 Network. Coach Hurley talks about his returning players, the expectations for the upcoming season, who has potential to make the tourney in the Pac-12, and how his personal experience has contributed to the success of ASU. And Casey Jacobsen and Andy break down who they believe to be the top 4 in the Pac-12, which teams are on the bubble, who might this season's sleeper, which play...
Oct 01, 2019•40 min
Jordan Nwora is Andy's pre-season ACC Player Of The Year, and his school, Louisville, is one of Andy's pre-season #1 seeds heading into the season. Jordan talks team chemistry, their expectations and goals for this year, and what he did this summer to improve not only his game but also his leadership skills. Then ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg explains why he's so high on Maryland, how he feels about Michigan State as the predicted winner of the Big 10, and what Chris Beard has done to turn Texas T...
Sep 24, 2019•50 min
Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes talks about losing Grant Williams to the NBA and the Boston Celtics, and how he plans to fill the hole left in his roster. He also talks about the change in the 3-point line, how they're preparing to face Kansas in Kansas in January, and the importance of work ethic and culture. Then Penn State Senior Forward Lamar Stevens updates the status of his team, and explains why Marion Jones is going to be a key piece to the team's success. He talks about improvements he...
Sep 17, 2019•43 min
Kentucky head coach John Calipari shares the key to Kentucky's consistent success over the last 10 years, and explains how he plans to grow that legacy over the next 10! He offers insight to this year's roster, schedule, and some thoughts on how the new 3-point line will likely impact the game. Then Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl talks about the effect that last year's Final Four run is having on this year's team, how recruiting has changed, and why Auburn's pre-season ranking at #24 is legit! He...
Sep 10, 2019•46 min
The Final Four in the Team Of The Decade tourney has been decided, and Andy's got three of the four team coaches. Michigan State Hall of Fame Head Coach Tom Izzo speaks to the importance of the fan base and building a lasting culture as a means of success. He also updates Joshua Langford's injury rehab, and explains what Andy's pre-season National Player of the Year, Cassius Winston, has been working on this Summer. Then Matt Painter from Purdue checks in with news from Carson Edwards first summ...
Sep 03, 2019•38 min
Texas Tech sophomore guard, Kyler Edwards, shares details from the Red Raiders Bahamas trip, and explains why he thinks the team's primed for another NCAA tournament run this coming season! Then Georgia Tech head coach, Josh Pastner, has thoughts on the ACC as a league, his incoming freshman, USC transfer Jordan Usher, and the strength of their upcoming schedule. And Mike DeCourcy from the Sporting News and the Big Ten Network breaks down the Big Ten schedule, the team of the Decade, and his pot...
Aug 27, 2019•49 min
DePaul University Head Coach Dave Leitao shares expectations for his team which includes two-time transfer Charlie Moore. He also addresses the violation of the coach control rule by a former DePaul associate head coach, and how Leitao and his staff will handle the 3-game suspension that Coach Leitao is forced to serve as a result. And he pays tribute to Student Manager Aameer Sahi whom the team lost to cancer last week. Then USC's Andy Enfield joins to speak candidly about last year's disappoin...
Aug 20, 2019•39 min
