

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast
Chris Dortch
The Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcasts discuss all things college hoops. Hosts Chris Dortch and Kevin Ingram welcome guests from around the country in national podcasts and conference-only podcasts. blueribbon.substack.com
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Feb 3, 2022 • 36min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 44: Blue Ribbon contributing editor and Big Ten reporter Kevin Brockway, and our spoiler-filled recap of the Book of Boba Fett, episode five
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome Blue Ribbon contributing editor and Big Ten reporter Kevin Brockway.Some of the topics of discussion:* Kevin’s take on the Big O. No, not Oscar Robertson, but Kentucky’s rebounding machine Oscar Tshiebwe. Could he be the national player of the year?* Kentucky has climbed into a select group of teams that can win it all.* Squabbles over the NIL and transfer portal? Not surprising.* The other Kevin talks about Indiana, Purdue, and the Big Ten.* No Boba in the Book of Boba Fett? Kevin and Chris are good with it, at least for episode 5.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Jan 27, 2022 • 43min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 43: ESPN's consummate pro Rece Davis and and our spoiler-filled recap of the Book of Boba Fett, episode four
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome ESPN’s Rece Davis.Some of the topics of discussion:* Chris Mack’s somewhat surprising, somewhat not departure from Louisville.* Penny Hardaway’s travails at Memphis.* Rece talks about transitioning from football to basketball in midseason.* Rece reveals his favorite college basketball venue and describes its “aura.”* Kevin and Chris applaud Boba Fett’s recruiting efforts to fill out the roster of his new gang.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Jan 19, 2022 • 39min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 42: SEC Network analyst and all-world dude Dane Bradshaw and our spoiler-filled recap of the Book of Boba Fett, episode three
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome SEC Network analyst Dane Bradshaw.Some of the topics of discussion:* Kevin and Chris pay tribute to the late Joe B. Hall, the Kentucky coaching legend who had a far greater influence than some realize.* Baylor gets back on track with a big road win.* Florida State sets an NCAA record that might stand for a long time.* Dane talks about the coaching genius of Auburn’s Bruce Pearl, for whom Dane played at Tennessee.* Kevin and Chris have many questions in their latest spoiler-filled Boba Fett review. All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Jan 12, 2022 • 35min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 41: Blue Ribbon and Washington Post contributor Patrick Stevens and our spoiler-filled recap of the Book of Boba Fett, episode two
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome basketball guru Patrick Stevens, a long-time Blue Ribbon and Washington Post contributor.Some of the topics of discussion:* Patrick enters the elite field of bracketologists.* Kevin calls his first Kentucky game as Vanderbilt PXP man. Hint: he says the Cats are pretty good. * Chris gives mucho respect to Texas Tech coach Mark Adams after his team upsets No. 1 Baylor in Waco. * Kevin and Chris talk about Boba Fett’s latest adventures. No, that wasn’t Joshua Tree in episode two!All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Jan 6, 2022 • 42min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 40: ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg and the first spoiler-filled Book of Boba Fett recap of the season
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg.Some of the topics of discussion:* Kevin talks about the latest addition to his growing list of college basketball arenas visited—Arkansas’ majestic Bud Walton Arena.* Kevin and Chris catch up on what’s happening in the SEC.* Seth gives his opinion on an NABC proposal for college hoops to self-govern.* Seth talks about why the mighty ACC is down from previous seasons.* Kevin and Chris discuss the latest addition to the Star Wars saga (yes, we’re basketball geeks and SW geeks. Isn’t everybody?)All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Dec 29, 2021 • 31min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 39: chatting with Brendan Quinn of The Athletic, Kevin's epic journey to the 50th state, and a new addition to Chris's household.
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome Brendan Quinn of The Athletic.Some of the topics of discussion:* What does the latest round of program pauses because of COVID mean for the college hoops season? Who knows, but we give it a go anyway.* Brendan Quinn takes us inside his profile on Tennessee freshman point guard Kennedy Chandler.* Brendan gives us the state of the Michigan Big Ten schools and the rest of the league.* Chris talks about the March-like game he got to see just before Christmas.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Dec 14, 2021 • 32min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 38: wild endings, surprise teams, and chatting with broadcaster Bob Valvano
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome Bob Valvano.Some of the topics of discussion:* The Alabama-Houston finish* Surprise teams* Bob’s successful battle with cancer* The great work of the V Foundation * Bob’s successful coaching career All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Dec 8, 2021 • 30min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 37: Talking SEC hoops plus Maryland and the Big Ten with Blue Ribbon contributing editor Mike Ashley
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome Blue Ribbon contributor Mike Ashley.Some of the topics of discussion:* How the SEC is faring so far this season* The sudden departure of former Maryland coach Mark Turgeon* Vanderbilt set to honor members of a historic Loyola Chicago teamAll Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Nov 30, 2021 • 38min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 36: ESPN PXP man extraordinaire Rich Hollenberg and what Chris has in common with Grantland Rice
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome ESPN play-by-play announcer and friend of the show Rich Hollenberg.Some of the topics of discussion:• Duke and Purdue are some bad dudes• Kevin’s first hoops road trip since 2020• Rich’s first two primo gigs in Charleston and Brooklyn• Rich paying it forward with a new side gig• Chris earns a spot in the Tennessee Sports Writers Hall of FameAll Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Nov 17, 2021 • 33min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 35: Talking ACC basketball (and Field of Dreams) with Blue Ribbon contributing editor Brett Friedlander
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome Brett Friedlander, who has covered the Atlantic Coast Conference for many years and is a Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook contributing editor.Some of the topics of discussion: • Recapping the first week of play.• The changing of the guard in the ACC.• Can Duke deliver coach K a lovely parting gift?• Brett tells the true tale of an important Field of Dreams character.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com