Theater In College Hoops

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 200)- Interview With Princeton Associate Head Coach, Brett MacConnell

Episode 200! Who woulda thunk it! Incredible run here at TICH and it's all thanks to you, the theater goers and the guests we have on and my co-hosts, Taylor & The Shark. In all seriousness, it's absurd we've pumped out 200 episodes. That said, this one might rank Top 10. We welcome in Princeton Associate Head Coach, Brett MacConnell. Basically this was a therapy session for me. I sought and gained closure. Yes of course I'm talking about the Princeton win over Arizona. And we dive into a bunch of other topics as well including his recruiting touch, what's next for Princeton and Brett's journey to the next step. What a real treat it was to have Brett join us. I also talk a little personnel changes for Bama & the Johnnies as well as celebrate the Heat's Linsanity run mercifully coming to an end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 199)- Interview With Stony Brook Assistant Coach, Jalen Avery

Great episode today as we welcome to TICH, Jalen Avery. We were fortunate enough to sit down with the Stony Brook Assistant Coach to talk everything about his playing days at Kent State to his first coaching job at ETSU and now building a program in the Colonial at Stony Brook. Jalen is a strong up and coming coach who is already making waves on the recruiting trail and has a knack for the offensive side of the ball. We also talk some transfers as rosters are getting closer to being set. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 198)- Interview With Wichita State Director Of Basketball Operations, Luke Gore

Hope you all had a great MDW! We were lucky enough to be joined by longtime Valpo staffer and newest member of Paul Mills' staff down in Wichita... Luke Gore. What a fun interview this was as we dive into everything from Luke's early coaching days to his progression through the ranks and how he ended up at Wichita. We take a trip down memory lane and discuss the Varun Ram foul in the Maryland game and he tells us a laugh out loud story about Carmelo Anthony. It was a real treat to chat with him. Then of course I had to give my thoughts on the 2 Caleb's running my life right now: Love & Martin. I guess I'm happy Arizona got Caleb Love but I'm despondent about what Caleb Martin did to my Celtics. More pain and anguish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 197)- Interview With Kent State Assistant Coach, Jon Fleming

You won't find a more detailed and passionate coach than Kent State's Jon Fleming. It was a real treat to sit down and chop it up with the Fishers, IN native to discuss everything from his playing days under Coach Sendy to now working for him. We talk about his passion for player development, the tournament berth and what it was like playing and prepping for the likes of Drew Timme, Jarace Walker and TJD. You can just tell Jon is a basketball guy through and through and it was a lot of fun picking his brain. I kick us off with a Celtics eulogy though so while the interview with Jon was great... I was pretty down leading into it. Whatever... Celtics in 13 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 196)- Interview With GCU Assistant Coach, Casey Shaw

One of the best interviews we've done as it relates to story telling. Casey Shaw representing GCU comes to us and dishes on everything from his playing career, to having his locker next to Allen Iverson, to playing overseas, to his interaction with Dirk Nowitzki to everything GCU. It was a remarkable dive into his experiences with Top 75 players, his family connection with the Drews and his personal upbringing in Lebanon, OH. This was a blast of a conversation. I also offer my thoughts on Kansas and Duke and speculate on Jay Wright to the Sixers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 195)- BONUS Episode Trashing The NET With Colin Royal

Long time listener and avid theater goer, Colin Royal, joins us to break down his beef with the NET. Colin reached out to me a few months ago asking to come on and spread what he believes to be the good word. Admittedly, I totally forgot to get him on until he reminded me. I'm glad we set this up because Colin has a lot of solid points that will make you think. Look, the offseason is in full swing. It's pretty quiet on the CBB front. So use this episode as an opportunity to think and ponder by your bedroom window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 194)- Interview With The Athletic’s, Tobias Bass

Had a great time chatting with Tobias Bass from the Athletic. We dive into how he got his start in media and dive into the Bronny commitment to USC. We also get into the Hunter Dickinson transfer and take a trip down memory lane as it relates to Texas Tech hoops. We end it on some quick hitters. I also had to share my thoughts on the Bob Huggins slur and pray the Celtics don't kick me in the tummy again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 193)- Jibber Jabber, Hunter Dickinson & Coaching Moves

Taylor & Subbi are back to rif on the NBA playoffs, Cabo and just life in general to kick off the show. Then we discuss the Hunter Dickinson transfer saga. Where's he going? What's the best storyline? Do we even really care about the anticipation or do we care once he lands somewhere. Then Subbi quizzes Taylor on some familiar faces in new places. We had to get the gears turning a little even though it is May and this is a pretty sleepy time for college hoops. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 192)- Interview With Bracketologist, Rocco Miller

Really terrific interview today as we welcome to the program a wonderful bracketologist, USBWA member, analyst and all around knowledgable guy, Rocco Miller. We had to chop it up and discuss the models, numbers and big data that goes into his bracket projections and discuss how numbers are impacting the game today. We also look ahead to this upcoming season and discuss Gonzaga as well as a team you NEED to be on the look out for in the PAC 12. Then we wrap it up with some quick hitters. Rocco was a lot of fun so big thanks to him for jumping on. I then go on a rant about Draymond Green, Warriors fanbase and the NBA as a whole. I had to remove myself. Enjoy the playoffs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Theater In College Hoops (Ep. 191)- Interview With UMass Forward, Josh Cohen

The grind rested for just about a week. I can't tell ya how much I needed that last week to unplug and get some early rest. I'm talking no sports, nothing, just overhearing useless Summer House episodes and Girls episodes that my wife decided to binge and then going to bed at 8pm. But today, oh baby, today was a real treat. We sat down with one of the best transfers in the portal that you may not know about and his name is Josh Cohen. He is taking his talents to UMass to help great friend of the program, Frank Martin. We talk everything from the transfer portal, to his goals and me thinks there's gonna be some bad blood with the Bonnies. Can't wait to dive into this offseason and thanks to Josh for stepping up and coming on first! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices