lllinois' Brad Underwood had the Fighting Illini playing their best basketball late and would have been a dangerous team in the NCAA Tournament... What was it like to get the news that the tournaments were canceled? Does he anticipate his two pro prospects returning for another season? The balance between protecting players rights and selling stardom at the school. How well … [Read more...] about Episode 243 — Illinois’ Brad Underwood
Archives for June 2020
Brad Underwood: Next year’s team could be most talented I’ve been a part of if Dosunmu & Cockburn return
Brad Underwood isn't mincing words. Illinois' fiery head coach was an assistant under Frank Martin when Kansas State reached the Elite Eight in 2010 and led his own Stephen F. Austin team to within inches of the Sweet 16 in 2016, but Underwood noted on Monday that his team next season could be the most talented one he's been a part of in college basketball if both Ayo … [Read more...] about Brad Underwood: Next year’s team could be most talented I’ve been a part of if Dosunmu & Cockburn return
ACC Offseason Breakdown
“The waiting is the hardest part.” – Tom Petty College basketball is at a standstill. The NCAA’s announcement that Aug. 3rd is the new early entry withdrawal date for the 2020 NBA Draft means that we’re going to have to wait five more weeks until we have full clarity for the 20-21 college basketball season. Not to worry, between now and then we will break down one … [Read more...] about ACC Offseason Breakdown
Episode 242 — Notre Dame’s Mike Brey
Notre Dame's Mike Brey is preparing for anything and every scenario is on the table for the upcoming season. Has he been able to enjoy a little down time? How did the MLK Day game against Howard game come about? The importance of voting in the upcoming election. Exploring the transfer waiver rules... Is it good for the game? What he misses about playing in the Big East. Who out … [Read more...] about Episode 242 — Notre Dame’s Mike Brey
Mike Brey: Waivers for transfers are “disappointing and a little weak by the NCAA”
Mike Brey was a pioneer. Long before Fred Hoiberg and Eric Musselman were loading up on transfers at Nebraska and Arkansas respectively, Brey was one of the original advocates to take players as transfers and redshirt them in an effort to "get old and stay old". That philosophy allowed Notre Dame to become one of the most consistent programs in the country, regularly … [Read more...] about Mike Brey: Waivers for transfers are “disappointing and a little weak by the NCAA”
