UIC's Luke Yaklich has all the requisites to be a great head coach in college basketball. What are his first year goals with the Flames? Lessons learned from past coaching stops. His defensive mentality. The importance of being functionally fast while playing. And how he and his staff are building relationships with the squad while dealing with a pandemic. Plus, discussing the … [Read more...] about Episode 234 — UIC’s Luke Yaklich
Archives for April 2020
Greg Brown makes Texas 13 deep next season
That could be a good thing and a bad thing. No one is going to turn down the addition of a 5-star recruit like Brown, a gifted 6-9 forward who committed to the Longhorns last week. But one of the main reasons why Texas was able to win five of its last six games during the regular season and make a late push towards the NCAA Tournament was because its rotation was cut short … [Read more...] about Greg Brown makes Texas 13 deep next season
Episode 233 — Grand Canyon’s Bryce Drew
Grand Canyon's Bryce Drew knows there are different ways to be successful and is hoping his blue print will make an impact at his new home. What are his first year goals at Grand Canyon? The challenges of making connections with a new team while dealing with a pandemic. Lessons learned from his time in the media. Admiring Baylor's program. And why he's a better coach now then … [Read more...] about Episode 233 — Grand Canyon’s Bryce Drew
Arizona State looks like the team to beat in the Pac-12
That is of course, if both Remy Martin and Romello White bypass the 2020 NBA Draft and return to school next season. Like many underclassmen, both Martin (19.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists in 19-20) and White (10.2 points, 8.8 rebounds in 19-20) have already declared for this year’s NBA Draft while maintaining their eligibility for the 20-21 college basketball season. … [Read more...] about Arizona State looks like the team to beat in the Pac-12
Episode 232 — UAB’s Andy Kennedy
UAB's Andy Kennedy is recharged and ready to bring the Blazers back to the national spot light. What are his goals for year one? How did his time as a tv analyst help him become a better coach? How is he building connections with his team while not physically being able to see them in person? Navigating Conference USA... Can it become more than a one bid league? And what it … [Read more...] about Episode 232 — UAB’s Andy Kennedy
