Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast

In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@blueribbonyearbook.bsky.social) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) discuss a variety of college basketball (and other) topics:• The SEC’s domination in non-conference play has reached historical proportions. So we brought in friend of the show and SEC Network stalwart Dane Bradshaw to help us break it all down.• There are four unbeaten teams left. Which will be the last one to fall?• Another good weekend of games before Christmas.• Our spoiler-filled recap of Star Wars spinoff Skeleton Crew continues, and Chris and Kevin pick their favorite rock Christmas songs. Warning: There will be impersonations.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. 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 (@blueribbonyearbook.bsky.social) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) discuss a variety of college basketball topics:• In the last 20 years, a team ranked among the top 12 in the AP Poll after week six won the national championship. We look at what teams from that dandy dozen have a realistic shot in 2025.• We’re cool with NCAA Tournament expansion as long as mid-major teams get a fair shake.• More on the SEC’s dominance in the season’s first month and a half.• Our spoiler-filled recap of a Star Wars spinoff makes its triumphant return, and our fastest-growing segment, “What Are You Listening To?” continues.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. 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 (@blueribbonyearbook.bsky.social) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) discuss a variety of college basketball topics:• The boys witnessed parts of it in person but still can’t believe what happened in the SEC-ACC Challenge.• If you’re into numbers, here are two that help describe Creighton’s victory over No. 1 Kansas in the Big East-Big 12 soiree—34 and 75.• The college basketball world mourns the death of a St. John’s legend.• RIP to one of the best beat writers ever to wield a pen and pad.• Our fastest-growing segment, “What Are You Listening To?” continues.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. 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) discuss a variety of college basketball topics:• Get your copy of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook at blueribbonyearbook.com!• The Maui Invitational returns to Lahaina, and wow, what a first day—UConn loses, Auburn and North Carolina pull off huge comebacks, and Danny Hurley lights up the officiating.• The last week has given us ample evidence of how the game has been given over to 3-pointer shooters. We dig it.• Kevin had a great trip to the Charleston Classic. Chris wonders, “why didn’t he take me along for the ride?”• Our fastest growing segment, “What Are You Listening To?” continues with a little bit of Zep, a little bit of Lennon.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. 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) discuss a variety of college basketball topics:• Get your copy of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook in time for Feast Week at blueribbonyearbook.com. We have just a few more left!• Auburn, Kentucky, and LSU all score big wins for the SEC in less than a week.• Our buddy Paul Biancardi of ESPN talks about the November recruiting classes. Hint: Duke is dominating.• In its second season with Rick Pitino on the bench, St. John’s is back where it belongs.• This week, Chris and Kevin turn to the Great White North and Liverpool for their listening pleasure.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. 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) discuss a variety of college basketball topics:• Get your copy of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook before they’re gone at blueribbonyearbook.com. We have just a few more copies left!• Blue Ribbon almost chose Gonzaga as its preseason No. 1. It’s early, but should we have pulled the trigger on that? Baylor might agree.• How much longer will the Kyle Neptune era last at Villanova/a.k.a. it’s hard to replace a legend.• There’s a huge slate of huge games on tap in the next few days. We discuss without the slightest bit of hyperbole.• Paying tribute to a legendary broadcaster who was able to replace a legend.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. 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) discuss a variety of college basketball topics:• Get your copy of Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook before they’re gone at blueribbonyearbook.com.• Blue Ribbon contributing editor Patrick Stevens joins the boys to talk about the late, great Amir Abdur-Rahim, who was one of the good guys in college basketball.• Keys we’re eager to see from the power conferences.• The season starts in three days—looking ahead at some great early games.• Chris talks about his role with HoopsHQ, Seth Davis’s new college basketball website.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. 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) discuss a variety of college basketball topics:•  Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook pre-orders have been filled and new orders are going out every day. Get your copy before they’re gone at blueribbonyearbook.com.• Mr. ACC, Brett Friedlander, joins Kevin and Chris to talk about the sudden retirement of Virginia coach Tony Bennett. He’ll be missed.• Kevin gives us his report from the Southeastern Conference media day and we discuss the strength of that league.• Is Vanderbilt now a football school? Kevin, always on the scene, clues us in.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. 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) discuss a variety of college basketball topics:• The printer is almost finished putting together Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook! If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, you can do so at blueribbonyearbook.com.• The Pac-12 lives on. Bill Walton would be proud, even without UCLA in the mix.• What do the great coaches have in common?• Schools are getting crafty in drumming up NIL coin.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. 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) discuss a variety of college basketball topics:• Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is at the printer and the digital edition will be available Sept. 6. Pre-order both at blueribbonyearbook.com.• The issue of how NIL will be regulated is far from decided.• Memphis coach Penny Hardaway is now a staff of one after the most serious housecleaning we’ve heard tell of.• The SEC asks its member schools to reveal injuries before game day.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. 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