Chris Beard is a defensive minded coach with a defensive minded background.It's what allowed him to lead Little Rock to the second round of the NCAA Tournament in 2016 and Texas Tech to within inches of a national title in 2019.It's also why he's so bullish on Texas freshman Dillon Mitchell. "Defensively, he's a game changer," Beard said of the 6-8 Mitchell Monday on the … [Read more...] about Chris Beard on five-star freshman Dillon Mitchell: “Defensively, he’s a game changer”
Archives for October 2022
Episode 365 — Texas’ Chris Beard
Texas' Chris Beard is feeling the optimism around the Longhorns basketball program. What are reasonable expectations for coach in year two? Why he loves the mix of returners to new comers. Why consistency and winning are all that matter. The unique situation of playing in the Big 12 while the SEC awaits. How a new arena and facility upgrades enhances the Texas basketball … [Read more...] about Episode 365 — Texas’ Chris Beard
5 questions entering the SEC
College basketball season is almost here! Between now and Nov. 7th, we’ll take an in-depth look at different conferences around the country. Today’s focus is on the Big Ten: 1. Is it a Final Four or bust season for Kentucky?It certainly feels that way. The Wildcats went 26-8 a year ago and had a phenomenal regular season, but lost in the Round of 64 to St. Peter's in … [Read more...] about 5 questions entering the SEC
5 questions entering the Big Ten
College basketball season is almost here! Between now and Nov. 7th, we’ll take an in-depth look at different conferences around the country. Today’s focus is on the Big Ten: 1. Has there been a passage in the Big Ten?Without question. 15 of the Big Ten's Top 20 scorers from a year ago are gone. The conference's top returning scoring guard is Northwestern's Boo Buie … [Read more...] about 5 questions entering the Big Ten
Brad Underwood: This is the best roster I’ve had at Illinois
Brad Underwood has led Illinois to a combined 47-17 record over the past two seasons as well as a Big Ten Tournament title in 2021 and a share of the Big Ten regular season title last year. He's had All-Americans like Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn that have helped elevate this program back among college basketball's elite.But with all that said, Underwood firmly believes that … [Read more...] about Brad Underwood: This is the best roster I’ve had at Illinois
