Big Ten Week 8 Recap

March 11th: Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson), Meghan McKeown (@McKeown_Wallace) and Robbie Hummel (@RobbieHummel) break down the latest news in the Big 10 Tournaments. Meghan gives a recap of how Iowa was able to secure another Big 10 Tournament title, and possibly being a #1 seed in the Big Dance. Robbie then gives a preview of how the Men's Tournament breaks down and notes some key games early on.

(00:40) - Women's Tournament Recap

(7:30) - Men's Tournament Preview

(13:30) - Early Men's Tournament Notable Games

March 4th: Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson), Meghan McKeown (@McKeown_Wallace) and Robbie Hummel (@RobbieHummel) talk about Purdue (M) and Ohio State (W) are the Regular Season Champions in the Big 10 and how it still can be important to the team as it showcases the handwork throughout the season. Caitlin Clark, is now the All-Time Leading scorer in both Men's and Women's NCAA history, Meghan goes through Clark's journey as well as her decision to declare for the WNBA. And on Wednesday March 6th, the Women's Big 10 Tournament begins and Meghan breaks down which matchups she is interested in seeing and who might be crowned at the end.

(00:30) - Regular Season Titles

(5:40) - Caitlin Clark Record Breaking Senior Day + Declaring for WNBA Draft

(12:15) - Big 10 Women's Conference Tournament

(17:15) - QOTD: Favorite Childhood board/card game

February 26: Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson), Meghan McKeown (@McKeown_Wallace) and Robbie Hummel (@RobbieHummel) relive the Caitlin Clarks historic record breaking game against Michigan as Zora and Meghan were in person to call the event on Clark's Scoring Record night. With the final few games before the Big 10 Conference Tournament begins Robbie and Meghan discuss the challenges of staying focus and not looking to far ahead as teams look to give a final boost to their seedings and resume for March. Lastly, the crew gives their opinions and views on the possibility of the Men's NCAA Tournament expansion and how it could affect the landscape of College Basketball.

(00:00) - Reliving and reaction to Caitlin Clark breaking Scoring Record
(5:10) - Mentality going into final games of Conference Play
(15:54) - Thoughts on NCAA Expansion
(20:18) - QOTD: Favorite and least favorite basketball drills

February 12th,2024 - Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson), Meghan McKeown (@McKeown_Wallace) and Robbie Hummel (@RobbieHummel) take a look back at this past week of games in the Big 10 and discuss some of the biggest storylines. Along with taking a look at the upcoming schedule and highlight some key matchups that can pivot the standings. Lastly, Caitlin Clark is 8 points away from claiming the Women's NCAA scoring record. Meghan discusses how she as grown as a person and as a basketball player and how her maturity shows as she continues to be the face of College Basketball.

(00:30) - Big 10 weekend Recap 

(11: 22) - Caitlin Clark set to break the Scoring Record/ Upcoming games to Watch

(21:05) - QOTD Which 2 superpowers would you choose?

February 9th,2024 - Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson), Meghan McKeown (@McKeown_Wallace) and Robbie Hummel (@RobbieHummel) go over the latest breakdown of how the Big 10 Tournament and Conference schedule would be impacted with the expansion from 14 to 18 teams next season. Also the crew is on record watch as Caitlin Clark is now only 39 points away from becoming the All-Time NCAA Women's leading scorer. Talking from her impact on and off the court and what it means for the future of college basketball. 

(3:08) - Big 10 Expansion effecting the Big 10 Tournament in 2024-25

(8:14) -  Caitlin Clark Scoring Record watch and impact in College Basketball

(17:35) - QOTD: Super Bowl Predictions 

January 29th,2024 - Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson), Meghan McKeown (@McKeown_Wallace), and Robbie Hummel (@RobbieHummel) give an update on some of the Big 10 awards and who up to this point would take home the hardware for accolades like Player of the Year, Coach of the year etc. Then we get the inner thoughts from Robbie and Meghan of how players /coaches might handle this grueling portion of the season and what it will take to finish the season strong down the stretch. 

(1:25) - Midseason Awards Update

(8:07) -  Handling the Middle portion of the season

(12:15) - QOTD: What is your ideal breakfast? 

January 23rd,2024 - Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson), Meghan McKeown (@McKeown_Wallace), and Robbie Hummel (@RobbieHummel) take a look back at the upset win of #18 Ohio State with a stellar performance from Cotie McMahon over Caitlin Clark and #2 Iowa on Sunday. The crew then dives in Player safety and protocol and how to protect Student-athletes from court/field storming's and other events, following the Caitlin Clark and Ohio State fan collision. Lastly, Robbie and Meghan go through a lightning round of some tough questions surrounding the conference. 

(00:32) - WCCB: #18 Ohio State defeats #2 Iowa 

(4:09) - Player Safety and Protocol after Caitlin Clark and OSU Fan incident

(10:13) - Lightning Round Questions surrounding the Big 10 Conference

(21:23) QOTD If you could perform with any band/artist from any era who would it be?

January 18th,2024 - Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson), Meghan McKeown (@McKeown_Wallace), and Robbie Hummel (@RobbieHummel) recap the early portion of conference play in the Big 10 as Zach Edey and Purdue try and reclaim the top spot on the Men's side and on the Women's side, Caitlin Clark and Iowa continue their dominance as they remain perfect so far against conference opponents. The crew also gives out some Player of the Week awards to some deserving candidates who have really impressed as of late and given some impact performances. 

(:50) - Early Conference Play and state of the Big 10

(7:52) - Player of the Week Awards

(14:40) - QOTD: What is your guilty pleasure show/book/music when traveling?  

Zora Stephenson (@zorastephenson), Meghan McKeown (@McKeown_Wallace), and Robbie Hummel (@RobbieHummel) overview the early part of the of the basketball season in the Big Ten. Giving their takes on which teams have lived up to expectations and which might be having a surprise season thus far. Next Zora, Meghan and Robbie discuss upcoming games to watch on both Men's and Women's before  January when Big 10 conference plays begins. Lastly, the crew goes over some of the biggest news in the 2023 Recruiting Class as Rutgers lands Dylan Harper and ranks as a top 3 commitment class on the Men's side and 19 of the top 100 recruits in Women's 2024 class head to Big 10 schools. 

(2:50) Early Season Overview/ Who has lived up to expectations?

(9:30) Games to watch  before Conference play in January

(17:15) Big time Recruits for Big 10 schools

(24:34) QOTD: favorite Holiday Tradition/Holiday Movie

Zora Stephenson (@ZoraStephenson), Robbie Hummel (@RobbieHummel), and Meghan McKeown (@McKeown_Wallace)  break down both Men's and Women's hoops in a season preview of Big Ten Basketball. Robbie and Meghan each give some pretenders and contenders, along with some rising stars to lookout for this season. Lastly, can Zach Edey and Caitlin Clark continue to be superstars and win back to back Player of the Year in College Basketball?  

(1:10) What is Big Ten Basketball like?

(3:21) Men's Big Ten Overview 

(6:31) Women's big Ten Overview

(11:45) Breakout Players to Watch 

(16:15) Can either Zach Edey or  Caitlin Clark win back to back Player of the Year awards?  

(25;29) Regular Season/Big Ten Tournament/ NCAA Tournament predictions 

(29:49) QOTD Big Ten Schools "Must Eat" food locations