Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon SEC Podcast, hosts Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) and Chris Lee (@chrislee70) discuss the changing schedule in college basketball, expectations for Tennessee and Vanderbilt this season, and much more.Some of the topics the guys discuss:* The constant changes with college basketball scheduling* How the NCAA Tournament selection process could work with canceled games* Auburn self-imposing sanctions for the 2020-21 season* Vanderbilt’s potential in Jerry Stackhouse’s second season on the job* Why Tennessee is a legit Final Four contenderAll 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 on FridayThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.In Friday’s long-form edition for paid subscribers, Kevin Ingram’s My Favorite Venues series returns with another installment, and the Blue Ribbon staff shares thoughts on the start of the college basketball season.Subscribe now for subscriber-only stories for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, be sure to pre-order the 40th-anniversary edition of the Blue Ribbon Yearbook for the 2020-21 season. 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

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Austin Peay guard Terry Taylor.Some of the topics the guys discuss:* The entire NCAA Tournament being held in Indianapolis* College basketball coaches testing positive for COVID-19* Gregg Marshall’s exit at Wichita State* How Taylor has adapted to the unique offseason* The Governors’ goal of winning the OVCAll 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 on ThursdayThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.In Thursday’s long-form edition for paid subscribers, Kevin Ingram discusses Terry Taylor’s impressive career at Austin Peay, Chris Lee looks at upcoming games to watch in the 2020-21 college basketball season, and Blake Lovell shares thoughts on potential sleeper teams heading into the season.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, be sure to pre-order the 40th-anniversary edition of the Blue Ribbon Yearbook for the 2020-21 season. 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

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon SEC Podcast, hosts Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) and Blake Lovell (@theblakelovell) discuss the non-conference schedules for the SEC’s top teams, preview Georgia and South Carolina, and much more.Some of the topics the guys discuss:* The importance of building a non-conference schedule this season* Comparing non-conference schedules for the top five SEC teams* How Kansas transfer Issac McBride could impact Vanderbilt* Expectations for Georgia without Anthony Edwards* Why South Carolina could once again outperform its preseason projectionAll 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.This Week’s NewsletterThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.In Wednesday’s long-form edition of the Blue Ribbon Report, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook publisher Chris Dortch detailed the journey of Tennessee senior John Fulkerson during his career in Knoxville.Subscribe now for subscriber-only stories for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, be sure to pre-order the 40th-anniversary edition of the Blue Ribbon Yearbook for the 2020-21 season. 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

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Mississippi State coach Ben Howland.Some of the topics the guys discuss:* Abdul Ado’s development on offense* How Mississippi State wants to use his its size this season* The Bulldogs’ versatile backcourt* Howland’s impressive career in coaching* The foul rate in SEC basketballAll 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 on ThursdayThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.In Thursday’s long-form edition for paid subscribers, Chris Lee’s look at Vermont basketball in our new series, Hidden Gems, continues. It’s an incredible story of perseverance and success you won’t want to miss.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, be sure to pre-order the 40th-anniversary edition of the Blue Ribbon Yearbook for the 2020-21 season. 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

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon SEC Podcast, hosts Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) and Chris Dortch (@cdortch) discuss ESPN canceling its MTE events in Orlando, the SEC/Big 12 Challenge matchups, and much more.Some of the topics the guys discuss:* The continued scheduling issues for college basketball teams* Which SEC/Big 12 Challenge matchups are the most intriguing* How Olivier Sarr and Jacob Toppin being eligible impacts Kentucky* Physicality in SEC basketball* Expectations for Missouri and Texas A&M this seasonAll 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 on ThursdayThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.In Thursday’s long-form edition for paid subscribers, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook associate editor Chris Lee begins his Hidden Gems series with an inside look at the impressive, consistently successful Vermont program. And Blue Ribbon contributing editor Patrick Stevens writes about the travels of Zane Martin, who began his career at Towson, transferred to New Mexico, and this season has returned to Towson.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, be sure to pre-order the 40th-anniversary edition of the Blue Ribbon Yearbook for the 2020-21 season. 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

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Colorado coach Tad Boyle.Some of the topics the guys discuss:* The difficulty of scheduling opponents for the 2020-21 season* McKinley Wright’s importance to the Colorado program* Why experience and veteran leadership will matter more than ever this season* How D’Shawn Schwartz is a huge key for the Buffs* Tyler Bey’s potential in the NBAAll 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 on ThursdayThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.In Thursday’s long-form edition for paid subscribers, we have stories on Richmond being the oldest team in Division I, Little Rock embracing international players, and another My Favorite Venue installment featuring Cameron Indoor Stadium.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, be sure to pre-order the 40th-anniversary edition of the Blue Ribbon Yearbook for the 2020-21 season. 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

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon SEC Podcast, hosts Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) and Chris Lee (@chrislee70) discuss expectations for the middle of the SEC in the 2020-21 college basketball season, how schools are scheduling MTE events, and much more. Some of the topics the guys discuss:* The strength of the SEC entering the 2020-21 season* Scheduling and eligibility questions in college basketball* How transfer waivers will play a huge role this season* Expectations for Florida as an SEC title contender* John Calipari once again reloading at KentuckyAll Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts.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 on ThursdayThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.In Thursday’s long-form edition for paid subscribers, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook editor Chris Dortch profiles South Alabama’s Richie Riley in The Coaching Journey, and also writes about Alabama center Jordan Bruner as part of a package about the best passing big men in college basketball.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, be sure to pre-order the 40th-anniversary edition of the Blue Ribbon Yearbook for the 2020-21 season. 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

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Alabama coach Nate Oats.Some of the topics the guys discuss:* How Oats uses advanced analytics as a coach* Jordan Bruner’s incredible passing ability* Revamping the Alabama roster entering the 2020-21 college basketball season* The next step for John Petty in his individual game* Herb Jones’ role for the Crimson Tide this season* What Alabama needs to do to become a better defensive teamAll Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts.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 on ThursdayThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.In Thursday’s long-form edition for paid subscribers, Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook contributing editor Lindsey Willhite profiles only the second female assistant coach in Division I basketball, Loyola Marymount’s Corin “Tiny” Adams. Her master’s degree in journalism was one reason Loyola coach Tavaras Hardy hired her; he thought Adams could use those skills to help tell the program’s story.Also, Blue Ribbon’s 2020-21 All-America teams will be announced. You already know Iowa Luka Garza is our preseason national player of the year. Now you’ll get to see who we picked for national newcomer of the year and all four of our preseason All-America teams.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, be sure to pre-order the 40th-anniversary edition of the Blue Ribbon Yearbook for the 2020-21 season. 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

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon SEC Podcast, hosts Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) and Blake Lovell (@theblakelovell discuss Blue Ribbon’s preseason rankings for the SEC, potential sleeper teams, what to expect from Ole Miss and Mississippi State, and much more.Some of the topics the guys discuss:* What to expect from the SEC with scheduling* Blue Ribbon’s preseason rankings for the conference* Why Texas A&M and Missouri are potential sleeper teams* The five players on Blue Ribbon’s preseason All-SEC Team* How Ole Miss and Mississippi State are reloading entering the seasonAll Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts.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 on ThursdayThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.In Thursday’s long-form edition for paid subscribers, Lindsey Willhite tells you what you need to know about Ohio guard Jason Preston, and Blue Ribbon publisher Chris Dortch shares an update on the yearbook. 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, be sure to pre-order the 40th-anniversary edition of the Blue Ribbon Yearbook for the 2020-21 season. 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

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Iowa coach Fran McCaffery.Some of the topics the guys discuss:* The role of media in covering college basketball* McCaffery getting the opportunity to coach his sons* Approaching the challenges of building a non-conference schedule this season* Iowa’s potential heading into 2020-21* Luka Garza’s incredible skillset* The best process for selecting teams for the NCAA tournament* Reflecting on building the Hawkeyes into a national title contenderAll Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts.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 on ThursdayThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.In Thursday’s long-form edition for paid subscribers, Kevin Ingram looks at the top mid-major programs in college basketball entering the 2020-21 season.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, be sure to pre-order the 40th-anniversary edition of the Blue Ribbon Yearbook for the 2020-21 season. 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