

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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Aug 11, 2022 • 37min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 61: Talking about trends, the future of the NCAA Tournament, and Blue Ribbon presales
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:• Trends from talking with several coaches over the summer.• The benefits of international tours.• The future of the NCAA Tournament.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

Jul 12, 2022 • 35min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 60: Duke coach Jon Scheyer, seismic shifts in the conference landscape, and an obscure NCAA rule about jersey numbers
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 impact of UCLA and USC moving to the Big Ten.• Major transfer portal activity has finally come to a close.• Why exactly can’t Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe can’t wear number 9?• First-year Duke coach Jon Scheyer talks about replacing a legend, putting his own stamp on a storied program, and much more.• Chris is about to join his boyhood hero Grantland Rice in the Tennessee Sports Writers Hall of Fame.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 to have it sent directly to your email. And coming in mid-August, you can order the 2022-23 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, our 42nd edition, at blueribbonyearbook.com. Get your copy while you can!Subscribe now 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

Jun 30, 2022 • 35min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 59: Talking with Tom Leach, voice of the Kentucky Wildcats; saying farewell to the man who never met a stranger; and our final reviews of Obi Wan Kenobi
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:• Has the NCAA’s transfer portal finally been picked clean?• Best match-ups in the ACC-Big Ten and Big 12-SEC challenges.• Tom Leach helps us pay tribute to his dear friend and broadcast partner, the late, great Mike Pratt.• The apple doesn’t far fall from the tree after a coaching change at Davidson.• We loved the Star Wars mini-series Obi Wan Kenobi. Deal with it.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 to have it sent directly to your email. And coming in mid-August, you can order the 2022-23 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, our 42nd edition. Get your copy while you can!Subscribe now 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

Jun 15, 2022 • 35min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 58: Talking with Kyle Tucker of The Athletic about the transfer portal, and Kevin and Chris put on their film critic hats to discuss Adam Sandler's latest
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.Some of the topics:• Some gems are still left in the transfer portal.• Who’s the OG transfer with immediate eligibility? That would be Kevin Kruger.• Playing college hoops in some unorthodox venues.• Kyle breaks down a well-researched story about how players have fared in the portal.• With apologies to Siskel and Ebert, two thumbs up for Adam Sandler’s latest, Hustle. 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 to have it sent directly to your email. And coming in mid-August, you can order the 2022-23 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook, our 41st edition. Get your copy while you can! Subscribe now 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

May 31, 2022 • 32min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 57: talking with Blue Ribbon contributing editor Kevin Brockway, and Kevin Ingram and Chris wander into college baseball, NBA Finals and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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.Some of the topics of discussion:• Portal activity is winding down.• June 1 is the deadline for NBA Draft decisions.• Kevin and Chris talk about the NBA Finals.• Why college baseball is cool.• Our first spoiler-filled Obi-Wan Kenobi wrapup.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

May 17, 2022 • 37min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 56: Talking ball with Fran Fraschilla, ESPN analyst and new USA Basketball 3x3 coach
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.Some of the topics of discussion:• What kind of podcast would we be without another portal update?• Seeing the NIL from all sides.• 3x3 halfcourt is basketball in its purest form.• Fran tells Chris and Kevin about his new gig with USA Basketball.• Fran offers his opinions on the portal and NIL.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

May 3, 2022 • 40min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 55: Talking with most excellent basketball writer Alexander Wolff and saying a fond farewell to Ozark.
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.Some of the topics of discussion:• The portal’s still popping.• How the NCAA can get back on track with a change of leadership.• Duke coach Jon Scheyer is already putting his own stamp on the program.• Alex talks about the immense task of editing Basketball: Great Writing About America’s Game.• Alex and the boys talk about what makes the NCAA Tournament great.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

Apr 6, 2022 • 40min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 53: ESPN bracket guru Joe Lunardi helps dissect an awesome NCAA Tournament
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.Some of the topics of discussion:• Villanova (twice), Virginia, and now Kansas winning titles with experienced dudes. It’s a thing!• Was coach K’s legacy tarnished in the Final Four? Give us a break!• North Carolina made a valiant run that fell just short.• Joe talks about seeding (his answer might surprise you) and helps us break down what we saw over the last three weeks.• Chris and Kevin’s wild weekend (not really, but college baseball, live music, great food, and a cool Elvis poster were involved.)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

Mar 31, 2022 • 0sec
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 52: Talking with Blue Ribbon contributing editors Brett Friedlander and Joe Juliano about the Final Four
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.Some of the topics of discussion:• Chris’ bracket was a disaster, but he doesn’t care.• Brett Friedlander talks about Final Four memories and breaks down Duke vs. North Carolina.• New USBWA Hall of Famer and long-time Villanova beat writer Joe Juliano breaks down Villanova vs. Kansas.• Chris’ recollections of the last time the Final Four was played in New Orleans.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

Mar 24, 2022 • 40min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 51: Talking Sweet 16 match-ups, coaching changes and Cincinnati chili?
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.Some of the topics of discussion:• Our fearless Sweet 16 forecasts.• Trying to figure out the SEC landscape after a flurry of coaching hires.• Kevin partakes of a Cincinnati delicacy after a final round trip of the year.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