College Basketball Coast to Coast

It's the final Saturday of the regular season and some conference tournaments are already handing out auto bids this weekend, as we came back your way with another "Saturday Nightcap" LIVE on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!'

Host T.J. Rives is back with Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" to give their real time insight and analysis on all the action like:

Houston pounding Kansas in revenge, as the Cougars have wrapped up the Big 12 regular season title and the #1 seed in the tourney.

Kentucky pulling off a massive road win at Tennessee in revenge in Knoxville, TN. How did the 'Cats do it and how much does it help their seeding "stock" to rise maybe, as high as three seed coming up?

What about the UNC Tarheels completely the sweep of arch rival Duke? The Tarheels were impresive from beginning to end, while leading wire to wire in victory.

The guys welcome Adam Zagoria of NJ.com for his thoughts on the Big East wrap up and a look ahead to the tournament at the world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden. And, they are joined by Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com has his final 4 teams in the at large race for the tournament. And, finally, Matt Zemek of Trojanswire.com is back to talk tons of West Coast hoops.

We cover it all on the nation's college hoop show/podcast on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

It's the final mid-week of the college hoops regular season and the action remains dramatic for a lot of teams and we're ready to discuss who's done enough to get in and whom still has work to do on the newest "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"

Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Adam Zagoria of NJ.com and his ZagsBlog.com talking Big East mainly. That includies Adam heading out Wednesday night to cover Seton Hall hosting Villanova in a game that both teams need for their at large cases. Plus, Adam also talks the UConn-Marquette rematch and how damaged are the Golden Eagles without star guard Tyler Kolek? There's plenty of Big East weekend look ahead, as well.

Then, T.J. welcomes back our bracketology guy, Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com, to go over the upcoming tourney field much more. Chris details just how many Big 12, Big Ten, ACC and more conference teams that he already has in for the "Big Dance."

But more importantly, what about the 'Bubble Teams" like Wake Forest, New Mexico, South Florida, Oklahoma and Nebraska just to name a few? He's got his latest list on who's 'just in" and "who's out?"

Hear it all on the nation's college hoop show, "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, etc.!

It's March and the craziness is now underway for college basketball's regular season end and for the upcoming NCAA fourney. And, we were discussing it all on the latest Saturday Live "Nightcap" show on "College Basketball Coast to Coast."

Host T.J. Rives returned with his special guests, including Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast." They were reacting in real time to the huge win by Tennesee over Alabama in Tuscaloosa in SEC play that puts the Vols in great shape to win the SEC. Also, Houston has all but locked up the Big12 title with a buzzer beatetr from Jamal Shead to beat Oklahmoa and Gonzaga ends all doubt about their "at large" case for the tourney by winning at St. Mary's in the WCC regular season finale'.

The guys were also joined by:

Adam Zagoria of NJ.com to talk Big East results, including Creighton's big victory over Marquette to further solidify thier standing near the top of the conference. Also, what does it mean NCAA seedwise if Marquette guard Tyler Kolek remains sidelined with his oblique injury?

Then, it's Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com who gives his insight on some teams that have damaged themselves for their tourney hopes like Virginia, Michigan State, Wake Forest, New Mexico and Wisconsin. Chris also talks more about the amazing story of the South Florida Bulls out of the American conferne. They won again Saturday in Charlotte for a record 14th straight win and it's now the longest win streak in the country. Where does Chris see them slot, including Dayton, OH, for the "First Four?"

Next, hear from Tyler Jones of the "Jones Report Podcast" and one of our analysts on College Basketball Coast to Coast. Tyler was in attendance in Waco, TX, as Baylor got a large Big 12 win over Kansas Saturday. What about the Bears chances to do damage in the big dance? How much trouble is Kansas in and what about Baylor's new arena?

You heard it all on our Live Saturday "Nightcap" on our social media platforms and it's replaying here on the College Basketball Coast to Coast podcast feed on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.

We are back mid-week for a final time in February, as March is here soon, to go over everything from the world of college hoops on the nation's college basketball show, "College Basketball Coast to Cosst!"

Host T.J. Rives is joined by Adam Zagoria of NJ.com and Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com to break it all down.

The guys talk the court storming controversy and what can/should be done to curtail or stop it?

What about Rick Pitino donning the white suit on the sideline for St. John's for their upset of Creighton last Sunday? And, which Big East teams need key wins late in the regular season?

Plus, Chris has insight on his last four in and first four out, as mid-week play begins. He also has games to watch as the battle for the final few spots in "the Big Dance" is on!

Hear it all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe to our content on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Another crazy Saturday of college hoops saw Houston win a thrilling overtime game at Baylor, Kentucky outgun and outrun Alabama, North Carolina slosh through a low scoring win at Virginia and the debate over stopping "court storming' intensifies. It's all part of our latest Saturday Nightcap edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast" the show/podcast.

Host T.J. Rives returns with Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" to break it all down.

They are joined by guests DeShaun Tate of 92.9 "The Game" Sportsradio in Atlanta and Matt Zemek of USA Today's Trojanswire.com website to go over the big moments, players and wins/losses from the final Saturday of February.

Did Wafe Forest's fans storming their court after the upset of Duke and Blue Devil star Kyle Filipowski being injured basically signal the likely end to court storming? The guys all debate what to do?

Also, how good are Houston, UConn, and UNC compared to the rest of the top teams?

T.J. also relays info from Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com on who has last four in are and whom are the latest team on the outside looking in?

Is the Pac12, in it's final season, about to only have two teams make the NCAA tourney? Matt Zemek has more.

How dangerous is Kentucky after scoring nearly 120 points Saturday at Rupp Arena or is it more of indictment that Alabama can be expected to win many March games playing crazy tempo, no defense scorefests? Jason and Deshaun debate with T.J.

Hear it all replayed from our Saturday night show on "College Baketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

We are back with February winding down and the games getting more and more important on the nation's college hoops show, "College Basketball Coast to Coast!."

Host T.J. Rives returns with his guests Ari Russell in New York to go over the ACC and more and also, Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com talks the selection committee revealing it's first look at their top 16 teams, important mid-week matchups at the top of some conferences and more.

We go over teams like Indiana State and whether they are out of the field at the moment? Also, what about the roll that South Florida is on in the American as they are 12-1 mid-week in first. And, who out West may be moving up or on the "outs" for Selection Sunday?

UConn is at Butler, Washington State plays Arizona and on and on.

It's all on the newest "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.

It's our lastest show, as we were live on Saturday night 2 17 24 recapping another full and wild day in college hoops. The NCAA selection committee put out it's top 16 teams with a month to go until the full reveal. Of course it will change some, but there's lots to debate.

And we saw impressive performances from UConn, Kentucky, Houston and Arizona on Saturday that are all discussed.

Host T.J. Rives is back with Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" and they are joined by:

Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com for his insight on who's moving up and who's sliding down?

Bart Hyche of PressBoxRadio.com, who also woked the Arkansas State win over South Alabama Saturday night in the Sunbelt Conf. as the analyst on ESPN+. Bart talks about what he saw from the Red Wolves, the Sunbelt being more wide open than you think and he has some SEC hoop thoughts too.

And, Vince Ferrara of 99.1 FM "The Sports Animal" Radio and the UT Vols Network is aboard after sitting courtside for Tennessee's bashing of Vandy. How good is Dalton Knecht and how far can UT go? And he has more on the SEC and also his alma matter, South Florida, playing a huge game Sunday at noon EST.

Get all the insight on the day's action, including teams like Duke, Kansas, Michigan State and more on the nation's college basketball show, "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"

It's a mid-week edition of the nation's college hoop show and podcast "College Basketball Coast to Coast," as the Ohio State Buckeyes have fired coach Chris Holtman before the end of his seventh season. Why and why now on a coach that's had lots of success in the past? Host T.J. Rives has thoughts on it all.

Then, he welcomes insider/analyst Adam Zagoria back aboard for some Big East talk, again and more. What keeps happening to St. John's late in games? Also, Adam will cover the Seton Hall game Wednesday night with Xavier, as they look to bounce back from a Sunday beating at Villanova. The Hall also has a showdown with St.John's themselves. Adam has more on the conference, including #1 UConn still rolling but playing a huge game with #4 Marquette on Saturday afternoon at home.

T.J. and Adam talk also about how the NCAA Men's selection committee will do their annual "February reveal" of their top 16 teams at the moment coming this Saturday. Committee chair Charles McClelland of the SWAC will also make comments on what they are looking at so far for the likes of UConn, Purdue, Houston, Arizona and others. But, T.J. make a case about the silliness of talking scenarios with still four weeks/8-10 games minimum remaining for almost all the top 100 teams. So much can change in that time.

It's all part of "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

Off another Saturday of WILD action on the college hardwood, host T.J. Rives returned with the LIVE "Saturday Nightcap" of our show, "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"

T.J. is joined by insider Adam Zagoria to talk #1 UConn with a 12 game winning streak, a big comeback (or collapse) in the Marquette-St.John's game. Plus, Adam has more on Kentucky seemingly melting down under John Calipari with a Satuday loss at home to Gonzaga. And, he's headed Sunday to Seton Hall at Villanova to cover that.

Also, Jason Powers of the Powers on Sports Podcast and Peter Blake of the "Sports Web" both based in Tampa Bay are aboard to talk the great story of South Florida leading the AAC with a 10-1 record after a Saturday win at Rice. Can the Bulls keep it up. who are the next level of chasers with Florida Atlantic, UAB, Memphis, Charlotte, etc. Peter was in the arena for the Bulls big win over Charlotte and now they have FAU looming next Sunday.

Finally, Matt Zemek of USA Today's USC Trojanswire.com website, fills us in on what's happening out West with the Pac12, WCC and Mountain West. Colorado and Utah appear to be falling apart and is the MWC dissovling by beating each other? How solid are teams like New Mexico and Colorado State, etc. for at large spots in the NCAA tourney?

We discussed everything from Purdue looking dominant in the Big Ten to UNC bouncing back in the ACC Saturday. Kansas still looking good in the Big 12 and more.

All of it on the "Saturday NightCap" of "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

As the action really heats up, we're back on the nation's college hoop show to talk all about it. From the Bulls of South Florida running in Tampa, to the sudden faltering of North Carolina and Wisconsin and some Northwestern and Illinois talk too, it's all part of this edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"

Host T.J. Rives returns with his guests to go over the latest mid-week and look ahead to this weeekend.

First, the 17 year voice of USF Bulls basketball on the radio, Jim Lighthall, is on the show talking their amazing streak of 14 wins in 15 games. The Bulls sit atop the American Conference at 9-1 (which they've never had that record in any conference) and are ahead of the likes of Memphis, Charlotte and UAB. How and why has it happened and most importantly, can they sustain? Get Jim's insight.

Next, Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com is back and ready to discet what some mid-week conference losses mean on his field of 68. Carolina losing to Clemson and Wisconsin losing a thrid straight and this time against a medicore Michigan is going to shake up his top two seed lines. Plus, how big a Saturday is it for Gonzaga at Kentucky? And, who are the teams he has right on the cut line to get in the Big Dance?

Finally, some Big Ten talk with George Ofman, a 40 year veteran of Chicago sports media and coverng the games. George has more on Northwestern vying for another NCAA berth and do they have the best player in the Big Ten in Boo Buie? George also talks the Terrence Shannon/Illinois controversy and what about the Illini chances come March? George also discusses the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers chances in the A-10 to make a run and play there way into "March Madness."

It's all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!" and make sure you are following/subscrbing on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc. And, also find live shows and more on our Youtube page and follow on Twitter @CBBCoast2Coast

Another wild Saturday is in the books in College Basketball and host T.J. Rives is back to go over all the important action with his guests on a live version (on demand for this podcast) of "College Basketball Coast to Coast."

T.J. is joined by insider/analyst Adam Zagoria of NJ.com and Zagsblog.com who was at Madison Square Garden Saturday afternoon for defending champ UConn's win over St. John's in Big East play. The defending champ Huskies were impressive and Adam gives his thoughts from courtside.

T.J. brings in Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast" to disuss the rest of the action that saw Kansas, UNC, Tennessee and St. Mary's, among others, get impressive wins.

Tyler Jones is on the show talking the depth and stength of the Big 12, including his Jayhawks beating Houston. And, Bayor wins a nutty game/ending with Iowa State, etc.

And, also Bart Hyche, former Mississippi State captain in the late '90s, is on to talk SEC, including Tennessee winning at Rupp Arena over the 'Cats. Bart also has more on Bama torching his guys for 99 points and what about Auburn and South Carolina also scoring road wins.

There's also some T.J. and Jason discussion of the strength of the American conference beyond FAU and Memphis with South Florida, Charlotte, UAB and others. And., the Mountain West still looks really good with numerous NCAA at large teams, while the Pac 12 and WCC will struggle to have 1-2 teams right now in the "Big Dance."

Hear it all on this taped version of our live Saturday night show for "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and follow subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.

We're back...in a brand new month...February! And, that means that March is coming fast. So, let's dive back into the latest on the hardword on the nation's college basketball show/pod "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"

Host T.J. helps set the table for the weekend with his guests. First, he hooks back up with our bracket guru, Chris Dobbertean of BloggingTheBracket.com. Chris goes over what games of importance will be going on Saturday and even, a couple of more on Sunday? From Houston at Kansas to Duke at UNC, Tennessee at Kentucky and even, St. Mary's at Gonzaga, there's something for all hoops fans. Chris also gives more on the mid major conferences and some teams that are still in the picture, whilse some others have faded.

Then, veteran ESPN platforms play by play man, Drew Felios, joins the show. Drew just worked the impressive Baylor mid-week win over UCF in Orlando. He talks abou that game and the massive depth of the Big 12. This includes the likes of Houston and BYU that are also new to the league. Drew also has some insight on the South Florida Bulls out of Tampa strarting their tremendous run in January with a win that he worked. What does Drew see out of this club/can it sustain for a shot at an at-large bid coming in mid March?

It's all on the newest "College Basketball Coast To Coast and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

On the newest edition of the nation's college basketball show/pod, host T.J. Rives returns with a mid-week preview of the action and more on "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"

After laying out the top games Tuesday through Thursday in the top 25, T.J. welcomes insider Adam Zagoria of NJ.com and his Zagsblog.com to go over the latest, especially in the Northeast.

Duke was a winner at Virginia Tech Monday night and North Carolina gets ready for Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Tuesday night. Then, they meet for the first of at least 2 meetings on Saturday evening in Chapel Hill. The guys discuss the latest version of the rivalry and whether Carolina's R.J. Davis can be the key, etc.

Adam has more on the Big East matchups mid-week, including will Seton Hall get a key player back for Tuesday night at Depaul and will Xavier have anything at home on Wednesday night vs. St. John's or did UConn beat it all out of them in a 40 point Sunday loss?

Zagoria is also attending an upcoming H.S. tourney with some of the top stars in the NY/NJ area, including top recruit Cooper Flagg. And, he has more on the McDonald's High School All American game not including all of Flagg's teammates and why?

It's all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

Conference play is heating up and another massive Saturay is in the books in college hoops. So, it's time to go over the biggest moments, upsets, and more on a speical live and encore of "College Basketball Coast to Coast, Saturday Nightcap!"

Host T.J. Rives is back with guests Jason Powers of the "Powers on Sports Podcast," and a little bit into the show, Matt Zemek of USA Today's Trojanswire.com to break it all down?

What happened to Kansas early at Iowa state? And, just how tough is the Big 12 overall? There's good conversation on those points. Plus, North Carolina keeps rolling in the ACC, but Duke had to scratch and fight and most importantly, get two Tyrese Proctor free throws with a :01 to win by one. And, it was not without controversy at Cameron in Durham. Was Clemson truly robbed or not?

Matt is on to give some insight into the floundering Southern Cal program and whether it's time to replace coach Andy Enfield? Also, T.J. goes over the case that the Mountain West has far surpassed the Pac12 in overall quality teams at the top.

Finally, some more discussion on Illinois and controversial forward Terence Shannon and his court win for reinstatement. And, what's going on the American Athletic Conference and its depth of talent?

It was all on our live "Saturday Nightcap" of "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and you can hear it in it's entirety now and subscribe for all the content on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.

Another week is underway and we're ready to go over it all on the nation's college basketball show, "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"

Host T.J. Rives returns with two guests. First, let's talk some Southeastern Conference play with ESPN/SEC analyst Mark Wise. He just witnessed Auburn wiping out Ole Miss last Saturday from an interesting locale' in the pregame at Auburn. Mark explans. He also has more on the top teams like Kentucky, Tennessee, etc. but also why you should be paying attention to South Carolina, Mississippi State and even, Texas A & M, too.

Then, T.J. brings back one of the faves for this time of year, Chris Dobbertean of BloggingtheBracket.com Chris has lots of insight on why the Big XII is getting so much "tourney love" already? Just how deep is that conference from Kansas, Oklahoma, new Member Houston and on down? Chris also has thoughts on the strength of the Big East, but the lack of power among the imploding Pac 12. And, what conference or two, could surprise with a second "at large" bid to the 2024 tourney?

It's all on the newest "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!

We're back with the lastest edition of the nation's college basketball show/podcast in the preview mode for this weekend. It's "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"

Host T.J. Rives returns to go over what we've seen mid-week, including some controversy for Texas in the handshake line after losing to UCF, what's up with Bama coach Nate Oates lightly shoving away a Mizzou player from his huddle and we recap other mid week action.

Then, insider Adam Zagoria of NJ.com and Zagsblog.com returns to give his thoughts on UConn being the new #1 team in the AP Poll, but Seton Hall surprisingly being on their heels in Big East Confernce play. Adam goes over the matchups this weekend, includig the Hall hosting Creighton early and Connecticut at Villanova Saturday night.

Plus, T.J. and Adam discuss how "the brand" of college hoops is better with UNC, Kentucky, Kansas, Duke, etc. being better and being the "hunted" teams in conference play and then, March.

Adam finishes with updates on the top Northeast HS hoop recruits who played in the "Hoop Hall Classic" in Springfield, MA this past week. Adam saw Duke commit Cooper Flagg and also several other of the top high school players in the East region there and has insight and thoughts.

It's all on "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe for more great content on Apple, Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.

We are underway in 2024 and conference play is in full swing and we're ready to go over it all on a brand new edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast!"

Host T.J. Rives is back with insider/analyst Adam Zagoria of NJ.com and his own Zagsblog.com to specifically talk some Big East hoops. Of course, UConn as the defending champs are a big topic, but the guys also breakdown the upsets early by Seton Hall, Rick Pitnio settling into his first year as St. John's coach and what about Marquette as power team at the top of the conference.

You'll also get an in depth conversation with Connecticut assistant coach Kimani Young, who has insight on their start to the year, the injury to premiere big man Donovan Clingan and when might he be back and more.

Then, the guys also talk one of Adam's fortes' the college hoop recruiting landscape. There is a massive high school showcase called the "Hoop Hall Classic" in Springfield, MA, that Adam breifly previews and will be attending. He goes over some of the prominent names that will be there and where they might be headed. And, one specfici player, Cooper Flagg, who's headed to Duke coming up, also.

Hear it all on the nation's college hoop show/pod "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Spreaker, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

We are now inside of three weeks until "Selection Sunday" for the Men's NCAA tournament and host T.J. Rives is readying for the stretch run. On the latest show he welcomes Jerry Palm, Bracket guru of CBSSports.com and CBS Sports TV, to go over it all.

The Men's selection committee also revealed their first impression top 16 teams for the 68 team field this past Saturday. Jerry compares it to what he has and also, where they maybe undervalued some teams already. Of course, all of this will change over the next three weeks.

Jerry and T.J. also go over what that committee is looking for in the cases of teams like Rutgers, North Carolina, SMU and on and on to get into the "Big Dance."

Hear it all on the latest edition of "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, etc.!

It's the latest edition of the nation's college basketball show, "College Basketball Coast to Coast." Host T.J. Rives returns for the stretch run in the regular season and welcomes in two great guests.

First, off their thrilling upset of Houston Saturday, the voice of the Memphis Tigers, Dave Woloshin is here to talk about Penny Hardaway's team. How did they hand the Cougars their first loss at home in over two seasons? And, what does it mean for the Tigers moving forward?

Next, Matt Zemek of USC's Trojanswire website from USA Today is ready to update us on some Western hoops. This includes Andy Enfield's team upending arch rival UCLA Saturday night in Pac 12 action. What are the prospects for the Trojans? And, what does Matt think of the likes of Arizona and Oregon in the conference too? T.J. and Matt also discuss powerhouse Gonzaga and can they be stopped in the West Coast Conference? And, will the WCC be a 2-3 bid league for the Big Dance, as well?

It's all part of "College Basketball Coast to Coast" on podcast and our streaming channel on the Tunein App!

One more time, we are ready to discuss the Baylor Bears and their historic National Title win in the 2021 NCAA Tourney. Catch Host T.J Rives and Mark Wise of Tunein and ESPN/SEC Network dissecting how the Bears denied Gonzaga's bid for a perfect season? Plus, how much more credit must coach Scott Drew be given for resurrecting the Baylor program 15 years ago and building them into a contender.

T.J. and Mark also talk more about the historical perspective of Gonzaga joining Kentucky and UNLV in losing their first game of the year in the Final Four in Indianapolis. And, they applaud all the successes of the NCAA for pulling off the tourneys in Indy and the Women's tournament in San Antonio.

T.J. closes out the show with thoughts on the Coaching carousel, including the Monday hiring of Hubert Davis by his alma matter North Carolina to lead that program to it's next chapters.

It's all part of the nation's college hoops show, "College Basketball Coast to Coast" and make sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc.!!