NC State has defied expectations and is cruising toward the Big Dance thanks in part to some astute portal acquisitions.It’s been an unusual season-on and off the court.Mando and Grogu have embarked on their own quest, and we’re here for it!.Hint: What happened in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas. Craig recalls some highlights of his 20-plus years of travel during which he saw 442 games in 131 venues.Craig talks about how his trek to see every Division I men’s basketball team in person began.

Shaka Smart is back on top at Marquette, a school where he can once again recruit players perfectly suited for his frenetic system.Does the recent spate of game-winning shots at the buzzer portend another wild NCAA Tournament? We sure hope so!.

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In what direction is The Mandalorian taking us? Chris thinks we should trust Jon Favreau-the master auteur and Star Wars fan-and roll with it.Īll Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

More coaching changes, including at the alma maters of Kevin and Chris.

Dane breaks down the SEC’s three Sweet 16 teams-Alabama, Arkansas, and Tennessee.

But that’s what we love about the Big Dance!

Chris admits he’s never going to win a bracket contest because he’ll never be able to bring himself to pick an FDU over Purdue.

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch and Kevin Ingram discuss a variety of college basketball topics:

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