Covering important stories on NCAA Division One men's basketball. Not only can you expect great coverage from November through the conference season, but I dive into the key games worth talking about and where to watch/listen/stream. It all leads up to March, when 68 schools find out when their name will be called on Selection Sunday. Once the tournament is over in early April, check back for some hot topics during the off-season. If you're looking for a podcast that is honest and hard nosed, you have come to the right place. Also, I’m looking for some advertisers to help me out.
113. Bill Self Makes History, Kentucky Outlasts Duke
Big Z College Hoops Central host Big Z breaks down Bill Self's record-breaking coaching win at Kansas and the thrilling matchup between Kentucky and Duke.
3 Nov 2024
112. 2024-2025 Season Preview
Big Z presents a 30,000 foot view of the college basketball offseason, highlighting key trends, conference realignment, and early season predictions that will shape the 2024-2025 season.
13 Aug 2024
111. Raygun Teaches Us A Lesson That Failure Is OK
What the world saw last Friday when Dr. Rachael Gunn, aka Raygun came out wearing that sporty Australian uniform while performing that awkward routine towards the end of the Paris Olympics. Her kangaroo pose became a major meme. But there is a major lesson on how to stay persistent. She admitted her faults and said what she believed in. The belief like the late Jim Valvano used to say in 'don't give up, don't ever give up' definitely applies. College students go through this, especially when having to write papers and taking tests. They are so confident going in, but some teachers in the end aren't impressed.
Although she learned breaking in her 20's by her boyfriend turned husband, Rachael took a chance and she tried the best that she could. Her day job as a college professor is teaching cultural studies with a focus on “the cultural politics of breaking.”
Her 355 page dissertation is proof why she is devoting her career to breathe new life into breaking:
https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/ghhs_00078_1 (https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/ghhs_00078_1)
My point is that with NIL and the transfer portal, the last guy on the bench could have his moment in the sun. Staying true to your beliefs and having positive vibes can go a long way. I also spent a few minutes talking about the bi-coastal travel in the ACC and Big Ten. I will spend some more time on this major subject the closer we get to starting the 2024-2025 season.
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