

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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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

Nov 4, 2021 • 41min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 34: ESPN bracketology guru Joe Lunardi and World Series hijinks
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in the godfather of bracketology, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi.Some of the topics of discussion:* Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook selling briskly* Kevin and Chris preview the Southeastern Conference* Joey Brackets issues his “you-heard-it-here-first” prediction* Joe discusses the future of his beloved NCAA tournament* Chris talks about his wild night covering the Atlanta Braves the last time they won the World Series, in 1995All 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

Oct 20, 2021 • 35min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 33: CBS and ACC Network analyst Dan Bonner
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in CBS and ACC Network analyst Dan Bonner.Some of the topics of discussion:* Blue Ribbon Yearbooks are shipping!* Cousy Award candidates* Wishing Dickie V the best in his fight against cancer* Dan talks about being the dean of ACC analysts* What it’s like to be three in the booth with Kevin Harlan and Reggie MillerAll 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

Oct 6, 2021 • 36min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 32: Talking numbers with Duke director of analytics Zach Marcus
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Duke’s director of analytics and video scouting, Zach Marcus.Some of the topics of discussion:* The rise of analytics in basketball* Numbers all fans should know* More conference shifting* Kevin’s travelogue * Blue Ribbon print edition nearly finishedAll 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 pre-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

Sep 22, 2021 • 32min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 31: Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes.Some of the topics of discussion:* Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is at the printer.* Why the older Rick Barnes gets, the faster he wants his teams to play.* How Barnes replaced half a team and two assistants in two weeks last spring.* Taking a look at the college (and NBA) career of former Duke star JJ Reddick, who recently announced his retirement.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 pre-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