In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast , listeners will hear a presentation from 3x National Champion and 2x Conference Carolinas Coach Of the Year, TJ Rosene. Coach Rosene is kicking off the start of the Small College Basketball Summer Series. This 3-part educational series of Zoom Presentations will feature Small College Basketball coaches from across the country presenting the offensive, defensive and cultural philosophies that drive their success. Today Coach Rosene prese...
Jun 07, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 16
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast , listeners will hear host Chris Cottrell interview Coach Elliot Steinmetz, from NCAA Division III Yeshiva University discuss “REBOUND" - a documentary currently airing on Fox Nation that followed the 2023-2024 Yeshiva University men’s basketball team following the October 7, 2023 terrorist attacks on Israel. Cottrell and Steinmetz discuss the attacks and their impact on the campus community and men's basketball team at Yeshiva Universit...
May 07, 2025•27 min•Season 4Ep. 15
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast , listeners will hear host Chris Cottrell celebrating the NCAA Division II National Champions, Nova Southeastern University with Coach Jim Crutchfield and Bevo Francis Award Winner, MJ Iraldi. Also, on today's episode, listeners can celebrate the NAIA National Champions, the College of Idaho Yotes and Coach Colby Blaine. Cottrell also provides a brief recap of the 2025 Small College Basketball Award winners... Read about Nova Southeaster...
Apr 12, 2025•50 min•Season 4Ep. 14
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast , listeners will hear host Chris Cottrell celebrating the 6-small college basketball National Champions, crowned so far during March Madness.. Cottrell also provides a brief recap and preview of the NCAA Division II National Championship game, later today, Saturday, March 29, 2025. USCAA Men's Basketball Division I National Championship https://uscaachampionships.com/2024-25_Championships/2025_Basketball/Press_Releases/mens_basketball_di...
Mar 29, 2025•13 min•Season 4Ep. 12
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast , listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a chat with d3Hoops.com Managing Editor and D3 Basketball guru, Pat Coleman. Coleman joins the SCB Podcast for the third season in a row to breakdown the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball tournament, now underway and entering the Sweet 16 Rounds. Together, Cottrell and Coleman recap the upsets of the first and second rounds. The tandem also discuss multiple teams, players and performances from th...
Mar 14, 2025•37 min•Season 4Ep. 12
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a chat with University of Mary Washington, Guard, Jadon Burgess. Together, Cottrell and Burgess discuss their connection and the meaningful relationships basketball has allowed them both to develop. Jadon discusses his process leading to a successful sophomore season thus far as well as his most important influences. Jadon also explains the "Day in the Life" of an NCAA Division III Men's Basketball...
Mar 01, 2025•26 min•Season 4Ep. 11
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast , listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a chat with the founder of Small College Basketball, John McCarthy. Together, Cottrell and McCarthy break down the top Small College Basketball teams to watch as we near the end of the regular season. Programs from all across NCAA Division II, Division III and NAIA all make the list. Cottrell and McCarthy also discuss players to watch, some of the best performances of the season so far as well as ...
Feb 15, 2025•39 min•Season 4Ep. 10
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast , listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a chat with two of top coaches in NAIA Men's Basketball. From Bethel University, Coach Steve Drabyn joins Cottell to discuss his team's leadership, balancing the NCCAA and NAIA rankings as well as the always demanding Crossrads League. https://bupilots.com/sports/mens-basketball Joining Cottrell from top ranked Georgetwon College, in KY is Coach Chris Briggs. Coach Briggs and Cottrell discuss thei...
Feb 01, 2025•55 min•Season 4Ep. 9
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast , listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a chat with NCAA Division III Basketball guru, Bob Quillman. Bob Quillman hosts the Q-Cast discussing all aspects of NCAA Division III Basketball. Click here for a link to the Q-Cast.... The discussion between Quillman and Cottrell includes the new NCAA Division III "NPI" format, for selection and seeding of this year's NCAA tournament. Additionally, Quillman shares his thoughts on the top 25, tea...
Jan 17, 2025•31 min•Season 4Ep. 8
Show Notes In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast , listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a two interview episode. Cottrell is joined by the coaches from the top two ranked teams in the country, at the NCAA DIVISION II level. From top ranked Nova Southeastern University, Coach Jim Crutchfield and Cottrell discuss his team’s depth, style of play and the return of Dallas Graziani. From second ranked, Washburn University Coach Brett Ballard and Cottrell discuss where this Washb...
Jan 04, 2025•56 min•Season 4Ep. 7
Show Notes In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast , listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a two interview episode. Cottrell is joined by coaches from NCAA DIVISION III programs, both of whom are currently in their respective TOP 25 polls. From Emory University, Head Coach Jason Zimmerman discusses the team’s first ever number one national ranking and the formula for his success for more than a decade at Emory. Cottrell is also joined by Coach BJ Dunne, head coach of Gettysbu...
Dec 21, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast , listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a two interview episode. Cottrell is joined by coaches from NAIA, USCAA, both of whom are currently in their respective TOP 25 polls. From the NAIA, Head Coach Chris Wright (Langston University) discusses his roster turnover, the start of his season and the documentary "1 to 35." Cottrell is also joined by Coach Desmond Randall, head coach of Villa Maria College, currently the #1 team in the USC...
Dec 07, 2024•37 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast , listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with 2024 National Christian College Athletic Association head coach Pat Estepp. Pat Estepp led Cedarville University to last year’s NCCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship, his third as the head coach at Cedarville University. Now, Coach Estepp has moved onto an assistant coaching role at Furman University, a member of NCAA Division I and the Southern Conference. Cottrell and Es...
Nov 23, 2024•25 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast , listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a “Fast Break” around Small College Basketball, celebrating the best games, upsets and performances from the last week. Cottrell also hosts three interviews, with the reigning national championship head coaches from NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and the NAIA. Cottrell discusses Minnesota State Basketball with Coach Matt Margenthaler, Trine University Men’s Basketball with coach Brooks Miller...
Nov 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast , listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a conversation and recap of the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, with guest Wayne Cavadi. In this interview, Cottrell and Cavadi recap match-ups from the NCAA Division II opening weekend tournament. The conversation also gets into teams, players and coaches to watch across NCAA Division II men’s basketball. Website featuring Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic Website featu...
Nov 09, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast previews the upcoming season at the NCAA Division III, NCAA Division II, and NAIA Levels. Host Chris Cottrell chats with the founder of Small College Basketball, John McCarthy about teams and players to watch. Also, Cottrell and McCarthy preview the upcoming Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, tipping off Saturday November 2, 2024 from Florida Southern College. For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball ...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Pat Estepp. This season Coach Estepp led Cedarville University to the NCCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship!! Cottrell and Estepp discuss the journey of the Cedarville Yellow Jackets season and recap the national championship game against Wayland Baptist. Website featuring Cedarville University Basketball Website featuring the National Championship Game Recap Website ...
Apr 10, 2024•31 min•Season 3Ep. 26
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Brooks Miller. This season Brooks Miller led Trine University to the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship!! Cottrell and Miller discuss the journey of the Trine Thunder season and recap the national championship game against Hampden Sydney. Cottrell and Miller also briefly discuss buzzer beaters, the best team activities from this past season and how the ...
Mar 30, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 25
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a solo episode. Cottrell recaps the national championship games from NCAA Division III and the USCAA. Cottrell also briefly previews the remaining tournaments and national championship schedule for NCAA Division II, NAIA, and NCCAA. For additional information please click the links below to follow all of the Small College Basketball National Tournament progress. Website featuring NCAA Division II M...
Mar 23, 2024•9 min•Season 3Ep. 24
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with the host of the “Q-Cast” Bob Quillman. This is Quillman’s second visit to the Small College Basketball Podcast, and we are grateful as he is one of the brightest minds in NCAA Division III Basketball coverage. Quillman joined Chris Cottrell earlier in the season to discuss NCAA Division III Basketball on episode 13. You can listen to that episode here…. In today’s episode, Quillma...
Mar 09, 2024•29 min•Season 3Ep. 23
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with head coach Aaron Landon. Coach Landon is in his 4th season as the head men’s basketball coach at St. Martin’s University, in Washington State. At the time of the interview, St. Martin’s was the #13 ranked team in NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball. St. Martin’s competes in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC). In today’s episode, Coach Landon and Cottrell discuss the chan...
Feb 17, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 22
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with head coach Matt Margenthaler. Coach Margenthaler is in his 22nd season as the head men’s basketball coach at Minnesota State University. At the time of the interview, Minnesota State was the number two ranked team in NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball. Currently they are 5th in the nation and scheduled to play four of their last five games at home. In today’s episode, Coach Margent...
Feb 07, 2024•26 min•Season 3Ep. 21
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with D3Hoops.com managing editor Pat Coleman. Coleman is one of the foremost experts on NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball. Today, Cottrell and Coleman talk about the top teams and top players in NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball. The two discuss the NIL and the impact of the transfer portal on small college basketball. And, Pat Coleman lines up the second half of the NCAA Division II...
Feb 03, 2024•36 min•Season 3Ep. 20
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Steve Drabyn from Bethel University. Bethel University is currently 14-3 and scheduled to take on Taylor University. In the most recent NAIA Coaches’ Poll Bethel is ranked #23 in the country. Website featuring Coach Steve Drabyn Website featuring Bethel University Basketball Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel For more information on today’s episode and Small Co...
Jan 20, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 19
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Chuck Benson and Junior Guard Nick Brenegan from Carson Newman University. Carson Newman competes in the NCAA DIvision II South Atlantic Conference. Last weekend Brenegan set a school record with 17 made 3-pointers and scored 64 points in CNU’s victory over Newberry College. Coach Benson, Brenegan and Host, Chris Cottrell, discuss the career night for Brenegan, the state of ...
Jan 13, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 18
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Brooks McKowen from Upper Iowa University. Coach McKowen is in his 11th season as the head coach at Upper Iowa and are entering Saturday’s game on a 4-game winning streak. Coach McKowen and Cottrell discuss their transition from Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference to the Great Lakes Valley Conference as well as their depth of talent and the leadership of 5th year senior,...
Jan 06, 2024•30 min•Season 3Ep. 17
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a a recap of the 2023 portion of the small college basketball season. Cottrell covers NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III rankings as well as the latest in NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA teams and players. Website featuring Small College Basketball Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or ...
Dec 29, 2023•14 min•Season 3Ep. 16
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a conversation with the NAIA’s Grace College Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Scott Moore and their returning NAIA All American Elijah Malone. Elijah Malone is a Senior Forward at Grace College, while Moore is in his fifth season as the head coach. Today, Cottrell, Moore and Malone talk relationship building, managing expectations and Christmas parties. Website featuring Coach Scott Moore Website featu...
Dec 23, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 15
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and NAIA’s Taylor University Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Josh Andrews. Andrews is in his 11th season as the coach at Taylor University. Today, Cottrell and Andrews talk about Taylor’s “Silent Night” tradition, his team, his team’s execution and confident shot making. Website featuring Coach Josh Andrews Website featuring Taylor University Basketball For more information on today’s episode and Small Co...
Dec 16, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and guest, Bob Quillman. Quillman hosts the “Q-Cast” and is the founder of iwuhoops.com… He is one of the brightest minds in NCAA Division III Basketball coverage. Today, Cottrell and Bob Quillman discuss the state of Illinois Wesleyan University Basketball, the overall landscape of NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball and also the relationships he has formed throughout his years of coverage. Website fea...
Dec 14, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 13
