Best Happening Hoops College Basketball Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Will College Athletes Soon be Employees? Sports Legal Expert Prof. Michael McCann Weighs In 37:53

5h ago37:53

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July 11, 2024: We are lucky to have the best expert in the legal field, Professor Michael McCann, join us for a deep discussion on what is happening to the NCAA from a legal perspective. Professor McCann was on the legal team for Maurice Clarett's when he sued the NFL and helped write the book on Ed O'Bannon's legal challenge for NIL. Today's discu…

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Coast to Coast | Angel Reese, A'ja Wilson records highlight importance of post play in the WNBA 48:26

2d ago48:26

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Jamie Steyer Johnson joins Calvin Wetzel on this episode of Coast to Coast with post play on her mind. Specifically, a look at the recent records set by Angel Reese and A'ja Wilson, plus why post play is so important in the WNBA these days. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do…

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Hoopin' with Christy and Debbie | Mailbag Edition, Story-telling, WNBA All-Stars Coach, Rookie Record-Breaking Performances 26:08

3d ago26:08

26:08

In this episode of Hoopin' with Christy and Debbie, the dynamic duo goes to the mailbag to answer some of our listeners' questions. They also discuss Caitlin Clark's triple-double, Angel Reese's double-double streak, an early look at the playoff picture and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https…

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Robbie Hummel - What Happened to MSU, Purdue Making the Final 4, and more 40:23

5d ago40:23

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July 5, 2024: Robbie Hummel returned to the show again to talk Big Ten Hoops, Purdue making the Final Four, the prospects of Zach Edey in the NBA, and what went wrong with Michigan State last year. Robbie brings his usual honest and folksy analysis to college basketball with a small dose of Indiana Hoosier shade. Are you looking for collegiate appa…

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Coast to Coast | WNBA All-Star reactions: Who got snubbed? Plus, the Aces are complete again 33:10

9d ago33:10

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Calvin Wetzel is joined by Tyler DeLuca on this episode of Coast to Coast, reacting to the WNBA All-Star announcement. Which picks were surprising and who got snubbed? Plus, with Chelsea Gray back, the Las Vegas Aces are complete again. Are they about to 3-peat? Which team is the top contender? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca…

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Hoopin' with Christy and Debbie | The Rook vs The Vet, Angel Doubling Up the Records, Jewell Loyd Shining Bright 30:16

10d ago30:16

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Christy Winters Scott and Debbie Antonelli review the Indiana Fever's win over the Phoenix Mercury, they also discuss Angel Reese's double-double record, Jewell Loyd shining bright in the Emerald City, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Summer 2024 Recruiting Update 1:14:37

12d ago1:14:37

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June 27, 2024: It might be the off season but that doesn't mean Michigan State's coaching staff isn't busy working on its future roster. With the era of the transfer portal, roster construction has changed and the importance a staff puts on new recruits has altered. The Spartans, however, have been operating similar to how they have in the past wit…

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Hoopin' with Christy and Debbie | Aces with a Full Deck, WNBA All-Star Fan Vote 28:22

16d ago28:22

28:22

Debbie Antonelli and Christy Winters Scott discuss the Las Vegas Aces' turnaround, the return of Chelsea Gray, WNBA All-Star Fan Voting returns, Angel Reese's progression, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Coast to Coast Episode 42 52:11

15d ago52:11

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Crina and Calvin break down the keys to the Commissioner's Cup championship between Minnesota and New York. They also discuss what Chelsea Gray's return has meant for the Aces, what the current outlook is for the Dream and the Wings, and how the Fever flipped a switch after their tough start. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cali…

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Who should be in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game? We make our picks! 46:46

20d ago46:46

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Calvin Wetzel is joined by Kevin Pelton and Richard Cohen to break down the candidates for the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game! Who will represent Team WNBA? And what would the voting look like in a non-Olympic year? Will rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese be selected? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http…

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Jay Bilas on MSU with Fears, End of the Pac-12, and the NCAA. 40:31

20d ago40:31

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June 20, 2024: College basketball analyst and ESPN commentator, Jay Bilas, returns the show to discuss the college basketball landscape again. After our discussion with Jay last summer, we wanted to get his expanded thoughts on the direction the NCAA athletics has moved over the past year and where it is headed. The House decision is awaiting appro…

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Coast to Coast Episode 41 57:32

22d ago57:32

57:32

Calvin is joined by Action Network's Jim Turvey to check in on the WNBA award races one month into the season. They break down whether A'ja Wilson's unprecedented season will be enough for an MVP award if the Aces don't climb in the standings, if anyone can catch Caitlin Clark for Rookie of the Year, and who their early favorites are for each other…

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Hoopin' with Christy and Debbie | Caitlin Clark, Agendas, All-Star Voting 30:38

23d ago30:38

30:38

Christy Winters Scott and Debbie Antonelli discuss Caitlin Clark's comments on the agendas being pushed in her name, WNBA All-Star Voting, Washington Mystics winning back-to-back games, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Saddi Washington Joins the Coaching Staff 39:05

27d ago39:05

39:05

June 13, 2024: One of the worst kept secrets came to fruition as Tom Izzo and the Spartans officially named former UM assistant coach, Saddi Washington, as a new assistant coach. Despite his 8 year stint in Ann Arbor, Saddi actually has very deep ties to Michigan State as his father, Stan, was a former star at MSU from 1964-66. Saddi Washington wil…

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Coast to Coast Episode 40 58:48

29d ago58:48

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Crina and Calvin discuss the narratives and performances of the top rookies so far, the Mercury's past week including Kahleah Copper magic and the return of Rebecca Allen and Brittney Griner, and finish with their team of the week -- the New York Liberty. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19…

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Hoopin' with Christy and Debbie | US National Team, Commissioner's Cup, Unrivaled 27:03

1M ago27:03

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Debbie Antonelli and Christy Winters Scott discuss the announcement of the 2024 US National Team, Diana Taurasi going for her record 6th Gold Medal, Caitlin Clark being left off of the team, the Commissioner's Cup contenders are beginning to show, and they give their thoughts on Unrivaled, a new 3v3 basketball league coming in January 2025. See Pri…

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NCAA Tourney to expand, NCAA ain't going anywhere and more with Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News 1:14:07

1M ago1:14:07

1:14:07

June 6, 2024: We were joined again this week with prolific sports columnist Mike DeCourcy of the Sporting News to talk college hoops. DeCourcy is also a regular on the BTN so he follows the Big Ten very closely as well as the college basketball landscape in general. We talked about what the Big Ten expansion means for basketball by adding a famed p…

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Hoopin' with Christy and Debbie | Caitlin Clark Transition to the WNBA 25:55

1M ago25:55

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Basketball analysts, Christy Winters Scott and Debbie Antonelli, kick off their first episode of "Hoopin' with Christy and Debbie" by talking about what everyone is talking about, Caitlin Clark! From her transition from College to the WNBA, adjusting to the physical play, and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California…

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Coast to Coast Episode 39 38:53

1M ago38:53

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Crina and Calvin break down what the Tiffany Hayes signing means for the Las Vegas Aces, how the Sun and Lynx have started the season so well, what to expect from the Atlanta Dream in June, and why you should be paying attention to the Seattle Storm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/…

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Ranking the Best MSU Teams That Didn't Win it All 1:19:21

1M ago1:19:21

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May 30, 2024: Summer brings us time to reflect on the Spartan teams of the past and current events in the college basketball world. Today, we decided to riff off a column by Graham Couch from the LSJ and look back at past MSU teams to rank which teams were the best that never won it all. Although the LSJ column focused just on past Izzo teams, Rod …

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Coast to Coast Episode 38 36:54

1M ago36:54

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Crina and Calvin start by discussing the strong starts for new head coaches Nate "Girl Dad" Tibbetts and Teresa Weatherspoon. Then they break down the keys to Connecticut and Minnesota's early successes as well as why Las Vegas and New York haven't looked invincible. They wrap up with their games to watch and team to watch of the week -- the Indian…

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Welcome to the BiG USC. Trojan basketball with Marc Kulkin. 39:39

2M ago39:39

39:39

May 23, 2024: One of the new additions to the Big Ten this year will be the USC Trojans. Best known for their football, the Trojans have had some success on the hard court as well. Especially located in Southern California, USC has access to some great talent and money. However, USC just had their long time coach, Andy Ensfield, depart for other op…

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Coast to Coast Episode 37 52:19

2M ago52:19

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Crina and Calvin discuss the sponsorships Las Vegas players received this past week, recap the start of the season for the Liberty, Sun, Lynx, Storm, and Sparks, and give some love to some players who have caught their eye early on including the frontrunner for MIP. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht…

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MSU Lands 7' Transfer Center in the Portal - Szymon Zapala 1:07:47

2M ago1:07:47

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May 14, 2024: Today, the MSU Spartans landed what appears to be the last piece of the roster puzzle in 7 foot 240# Szymon Zapala. With this center, addition it appears that Tom Izzo has added depth inside without upsetting the dynamics in the locker room with Kohler and Cooper. Zapala played his first three seasons at Utah State in a limited role b…

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Coast to Coast Episode 36 40:27

2M ago40:27

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Crina and Calvin discuss A'ja Wilson's new Nike shoe, then they finish their season previews with the Seattle Storm, Indiana Fever, and Phoenix Mercury. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Washington Huskies Join the Big Ten - What it means in hoops with Trevor Mueller 51:22

2M ago51:22

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May 9, 2024: The Washington Huskies are joining the Big Ten which has obvious implications from a football standpoint. But what about in hoops? The Huskies are not known for great basketball but Seattle produces a lot of solid talent. Washington is in transition as it moves to a new coach who will try and right the ship, score some talent in the po…

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Coast to Coast Episode 35 31:04

2M ago31:04

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Crina and Calvin continue their 2024 WNBA season previews with the LA Sparks, Chicago Sky, and Washington Mystics, including notes from Crina's experience being in person covering the Canada game between the Sparks and Storm as well as thoughts from Chicago and Washington's first preseason matchups and who might make the cut on each roster. See Pri…

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Courtside with Christy (and Aaron) 124 - WNBA MVP, Expectations for Caitlin Clark, Reflections on the Tournament 1:04:14

2M ago1:04:14

1:04:14

Christy Winters Scott and Aaron Barzilai catch up ahead of the WNBA season and discuss: - The NCAA Tournament and the growth of the women's game - Dawn Staley - The WNBA Draft - The portal - Candace Parker - Ranking the W for the upcoming season: Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, and Alyssa Thomas - Early observations from the WNBA prese…

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What Does UCLA Think About Joining the Big Ten? 41:02

2M ago41:02

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May 2, 2024: Beginning this fall, UCLA leaves the PAC-12 and joins the Big Ten to create an 18 team mega-league. The move was obviously spurred forward by football and the Big Ten's lucrative TV rights but there are obvious implications for basketball. Although UCLA is a decent football program, their basketball heritage is one that will boost the …

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Coast to Coast Episode 34 29:53

2M ago29:53

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Crina and Calvin continue their WNBA season previews, breaking down the rosters and season outlooks for the Dallas Wings, Atlanta Dream, and Minnesota Lynx. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Welcome to East Lansing Frankie Fidler 58:07

3M ago58:07

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April 23, 2024: Portal season (roster season) is in full swing and Michigan State added a player today from the University of Omaha, Frankie Fidler. Now, ordinarily one wouldn’t look to the Summit League for talent but Fidler is an exception. Fidler is a 6’7” 200# wing who averaged 20.1 ppg, 6.3 rpg, and 8 free throws a game while shooting 45/36/84…

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Coast to Coast Episode 33 29:36

3M ago29:36

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Crina and Calvin begin their WNBA team previews by breaking down the roster situations and season outlooks for the Las Vegas Aces, New York Liberty, and Connecticut Sun. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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April Portal Update: Hoggard, Sissoko, Townsend, Fidler & More 52:08

3M ago52:08

52:08

April 17, 2024: College basketball roster season is officially open now that the NCAA tournament is over. Every team is active trying to acquire the right players to complete their team. Players still have until the end of April to enter the transfer portal so we expect a lot of movement yet. As for MSU, the Spartans seem to be looking to add a lar…

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Coast to Coast Episode 32 48:07

3M ago48:07

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Crina and Calvin break down all things WNBA Draft, from the on-court fits to the fire orange carpet fits. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Michigan and Big Ten Season Review 1:41:13

3M ago1:41:13

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April 11, 2024: Now that we've done our season recap for the Spartans, we turned to the rest of the Big Ten including Michigan's historically bad (putrid?) season. Purdue and Illinois had very good seasons whereas Maryland and Ohio State underperformed. Nebraska and Northwestern built on last year and had some success that carried them into the NCA…

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Gauer Hour 4/10/24 - Gamecocks Are Perfect & Tara Retires 1:00:13

3M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

South Carolina achieves immortality. On the season's final Gauer Hour presented by the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce recap Final Four weekend in Cleveland, culminating in the Gamecocks' third national championship and its first undefeated season. They talk about the game itself, the legacies of this USC team, Dawn Stale…

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Coast to Coast Episode 31 49:04

3M ago49:04

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Crina and Calvin recap the Final Four and national championship game, including a discussion about Dawn Staley's legacy and South Carolina's dominance. They also look ahead to next season as well as the WNBA draft. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Her Hoop Stats Championship Recap 17:44

3M ago17:44

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The HHS team breaks down South Carolina's national championship victory over Iowa: Dawn Staley's legacy, Raven Johnson's growth, and the impressive Gamecock bench and freshmen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Portal Update & Replacing Asst. Coach Mark Montgomery 1:28:09

3M ago1:28:09

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April 6, 2024: Now that the season is over, it’s time for coaching moves and roster changes for college basketball. A few days ago, assistant coach Mark Montgomery was named the new head coach for the University of Detroit-Mercy. He was formerly a head coach at Northern Illinois. His vacancy will leave room for Izzo to add a new coach to the staff.…

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Her Hoop Stats Semifinals Recap 28:22

3M ago28:22

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The HHS team breaks down the semifinals and previews the championship game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Her Hoop Stats Final Four Preview 18:48

3M ago18:48

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The Her Hoop Stats team previews the Final Four. Who would win between the last two South Carolina squads? Does Caitlin Clark or Paige Bueckers have the better supporting cast? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Gauer Hour 4/3/24 - Final Four Weekend! 1:06:06

3M ago1:06:06

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Our Final Four is set! South Carolina, NC State, Iowa and UConn descend upon Cleveland with a national championship on the line. On the season's penultimate Gauer Hour presented by the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce recap everything from a historic regional final weekend in the sport, from the games (they were great!) to…

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Coast to Coast Episode 30 43:33

3M ago43:33

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Crina and Calvin discuss the biggest headlines from March Madness so far before breaking down the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight and previewing the Final Four. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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2024 MSU Deep Dive Season Wrap Up 2:07:27

3M ago2:07:27

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March 28, 2024: Michigan State ended the 2023-24 season 20-15 and 10-10 in the Big Ten. It was a year in which expectations were sky high coming off a Sweet 16 exit and impressive performance from the MSU backcourt led by AJ Hoggard. The 2023-24 year had all the signs of what might be a deep tournament run and competing for the Big Ten with almost …

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Gauer Hour 3/27/24 - 1st/2nd Rd Recap + Sweet 16 Preview 1:11:30

4M ago1:11:30

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We're down to 16. After a comeback-laden but chalky first two rounds, Megan Gauer and Rob Joyce break down everything that happened over the weekend on the women's side, on and off the court, from results and late-game drama to Kenny Brooks leaving VT for Kentucky. Plus Rob gets sidetracked and goes on not one but two tangents for those who want to…

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Coast to Coast Episode 29 48:18

4M ago48:18

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Crina and Calvin break down the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament and preview the Sweet 16. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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MSU Falls in the Second Round to North Carolina, 85-69 1:02:10

4M ago1:02:10

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March 23, 2024: Michigan State’s season comes to an end after losing to North Carolina 85-69 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The first half saw huge swings in the lead as MSU went from up 12 to down 9 at half time. The story of this game was much the same as it was in many games throughout the season - inconsistent point guard play. The…

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MSU Prepares for North Carolina for aTrip to the Sweet 16 50:40

4M ago50:40

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March 22, 2024: Tom Izzo and the Spartans easily dispatched a Mississippi State team in the first round of the tournament to earn an opportunity to make its second straight sweet 16. Next up are the mighty Tar Heels from North Carolina who were regular season champs in the ACC and earned the number one seed in the West. MSU is 0-5 against the Heels…

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MSU Still Dancing with Comfortable First Round Win over Mississippi State, 69-51 51:19

4M ago51:19

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March 21, 2024: Michigan State and Tom Izzo continued their first round dominance with a drubbing of number 8 seed Mississippi State, 69-51. It was a game that MSU led wire to wire and was never really pushed except for a few brief moments at the end of the first half where Mississippi State scored back to back 3s to cut the lead to 5 before Malik …

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Gauer Hour 3/20/24 - So. Many. Games. 57:35

4M ago57:35

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Finally, the beloved bracket is here. On the latest Gauer Hour presented by the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame, Rob & Megan largely have no issues with the field of 68. They do, however, think the committee could have gotten much more creative. They go region-by-region to breakdown the potential bracket busters, who isn't getting respect (are we r…

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