Seth Greenberg and Dan Dakich give you an all-access pass inside the world of college basketball.
Seth’s Summer Hoops Jamboree
Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg discuss Seth’s idea to play intercollegiate games during the summer, why it isn’t that different from teams playing overseas, when players might do something similar, making college basketball a year-round sport and playing games during lulls in the sports calendar. Then, the guys share updates on their summer golf tours, Jay goes down memory lane with his high school friends, and they hit on Rutgers linebacker Drew Singleton appealing the NCAA for reinstatement after not being drafted.
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7/28/2022 • 43 minutes, 10 seconds
Jay Saunters Around Tahoe; Seth at the Summer League; Flagrant Fouls
Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg discuss Jay’s weekend in Lake Tahoe at the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, introducing Colin Jost to his wife, Miles Teller stopping by his table at dinner, his slow walk on the course and planning a tournament champions dinner. Then the guys get into Seth’s weekend in Las Vegas at the NBA Summer League, why he thinks it’s grassroots basketball on steroids, Summer League being the starting point for players, and fans overreacting to positive and negative play. Later, they talk about if conferences will start to add schools that don’t have football, if the NCAA Tournament could change and Scottie Pippen’s refreshing thoughts about the generational divide in the sport.
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7/14/2022 • 1 hour, 11 seconds
USC and UCLA Join Big 10, Evolving College Athletics Model, It's Just Business
Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg hop on to break down the seismic realignment of USC UCLA joining the Big 10. Then, they discuss the business of media rights deals, Notre Dame’s independence, and the survival of the other conferences. Plus, they discuss what this means for college athletics as we know it and what it means for the tournament.
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7/6/2022 • 41 minutes, 39 seconds
Expanding Your Limits With Jon Scheyer
Jon Scheyer joins Seth Greenberg and Jay Bilas to discuss his new role as Duke head coach. Then, Jon shares what he has learned from his 13 years with Coach K and his favorite memories as a player. Plus, he discusses Paolo Banchero being the number one overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
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6/29/2022 • 50 minutes, 56 seconds
NBA Draft Preview; Seth’s Top-5; Need vs. Best Available; Fast Risers; Sleepers
Seth Greenberg and producer Taylor Schwink discuss side hustles on social media hustle, Seth’s top-five players in the NBA Draft, the interesting case of Shaedon Sharpe, Malachi Branham and Ben Mathurin shooting up draft boards, which players are being slept on, and the advice Seth gave his players going through the draft process.
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6/22/2022 • 51 minutes, 24 seconds
Guardians of the Game
Gonzaga head coach Mark Few joins Seth Greenberg and Jay Bilas to discuss the difficult draft process and the importance of healthy lines of communication between players and coaches. Then, they breakdown the impact Malaki Smith has a leader and force on the court. Next, they take a trip down memory lane sharing some favorite stories throughout their basketball careers and what coaches have impacted their lives the most.
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6/14/2022 • 53 minutes, 39 seconds
Stuck In Complaining Mode
Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg discuss why so many big men decided to return to college basketball, interesting transfers, the need for people in the game to embrace change, if pay-for-play today is different from old school booster culture, college sports powerbrokers seeking limitations for athletes and more.
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6/7/2022 • 1 hour, 58 seconds
Kara Lawson & Tara VanDerveer on the 50th Anniversary of Title IX
Seth Greenberg and Jay Bilas talk to Duke's Kara Lawson and Stanford's Tara VanDerveer about the 50th anniversary of Title IX. They discuss their differing experiences growing up pre-and-post Title IX, frustrations with the enforcement of the law, media and corporate support for women’s sports, looking up to Olympic athletes and Calvin Murphy, how much their players know about Title IX, how NIL is impacting women’s basketball, what sticks with Kara from Pat Summitt, the continued unevenness of men’s and women’s college basketball, and Tara’s year away from Stanford coaching the 1996 Olympics team.
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6/2/2022 • 41 minutes, 20 seconds
Jay Wright on His Commencement Speech, Retirement, Coaching in the Olympics, Broadway, and the NBA
Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg welcome a newly retired Jay Wright to the podcast. The guys discuss delivering the commencement speech at Villanova, throwing out the first pitch at a Phillies game, not knowing how people would react to the announcement of his retirement, why it was harder to tell recruits than the players on the team, the pressure of coaching in the Olympics, the biggest difference between college and NBA players, Jermaine Samuels, Kyle Neptune, his retirement travel plans and if he has an itch to coach in the NBA.
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5/16/2022 • 43 minutes, 2 seconds
New SEC Coaches Lamont Paris & Todd Golden on Consistency, Fulfilling Seasons, Lululemon
Seth Greenberg and Jay Bilas talk to a pair of new SEC head coaches: South Carolina’s Lamont Paris and Florida’s Todd Golden. The guys get into if there were any jobs they had circled if given the opportunity, who do they lean on for advice, Paris bringing Silvio De Sousa to Chattanooga, the expectations at Florida, aspirations of consistency, their most fulfilling seasons in coaching, spending most of their time on roster management, Lululemon pants and moving their families.
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5/12/2022 • 38 minutes, 58 seconds
Sean and Archie Miller Talk Childhood Memories, Career Moves, and Best-Dressed Coaches
Sean and Archie Miller join Seth Greenberg and Jay Bilas to discuss their childhood and the impact of their father on their coaching career. Then, they discuss Sean's return to coaching at Xavier and the importance of building relationships with players. Plus, they share who is the best-dressed coach in basketball and discuss the reality of sweating through suits at games.
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5/4/2022 • 57 minutes, 53 seconds
Tom Izzo and Leonard Hamilton Talk NIL, Transfer Portal, What’s Next for College Hoops
Tom Izzo and Leonard Hamilton join Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg to take a look at the state of college basketball. The guys discuss Jay Wright retiring on his terms, why freshman are generally unhappy, free agency in college basketball that is unlike any other sport, if schools should reevaluate being in the athletics business, the possibility of players signing contracts, the mental maturity needed for the NBA and the kids who are left behind because of poor decision-making under the new rules.
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4/26/2022 • 1 hour, 20 minutes, 13 seconds
Wild, Wild West of NIL; Changing the Cycle; Big Names Entering the Draft
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis, and Seth Greenberg discuss how NIL deals have changed the game, what regulations need to be in place, and how players need to make informed decisions on their futures. Plus, they share how NIL deals would have impacted their lives as players. Later, they discuss who is expected to go high in the draft and if NIL deals could impact players' decisions on entering the draft in the future.
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4/20/2022 • 48 minutes, 57 seconds
Best Team Not Named Kansas; SEC Coaching Turnover; Seth Greenberg Mentorship Academy
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss the best teams other than Kansas, the most disappointing teams and the best storylines from the 2021-22 season. Later, the guys get into the coaching changes in the SEC and some of the systemic failures in college basketball that NIL has exposed.
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4/13/2022 • 46 minutes, 35 seconds
National Championship Recap
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss Kansas topping North Carolina in an exciting national championship game, their postgame SportCenter appearances in the rain, two very different halves of basketball, Kansas’ impressive comeback, Hubert Davis’ moving postgame comments, Bill Self’s legacy and the state of college basketball in a transitionary time for the sport.
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4/5/2022 • 28 minutes, 22 seconds
Final Four Recap; National Championship Preview
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss an exciting night in New Orleans as North Carolina downed Duke in the Final Four and their thoughts watching Mike Krzyzewski leave arena for the last time. Then, the guys preview the national title game between Kansas and the Tar Heels.
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4/4/2022 • 27 minutes, 11 seconds
Final Four Preview
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg look ahead to the Final Four matchups between Duke and North Carolina, and Kansas and Villanova. The guys discuss how the Blue Devils and Tar Heels have changed since the regular season, if North Carolina can exploit Paolo Banchero taking plays off, Leaky Black vs. AJ Griffin, Kansas needing to run its offense with speed, Villanova locking down the lane, the time Duke and UNC almost played each other in the Final Four, the baggage that Duke and North Carolina deal with when they play each other, and the winner Jay Hawks-Wildcats being able to put their feet up while a bitter rivalry unfolds on the biggest stage.
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3/29/2022 • 26 minutes, 37 seconds
NCAA Tournament Second Weekend Recap
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss St. Peter's stealing America's hearts in this tournament, Arizona and Gonzaga lost in a similar way, Seth's pet peeve with how the Bulldogs are talked about, Kansas taking Miami apart, North Carolina leveling up, Duke looking like the best team thus far and what Villanova is losing without Justin Moore.
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3/28/2022 • 22 minutes, 20 seconds
NCAA Tournament Second Weekend Preview
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss the Sweet 16, if Arkansas is capable of hanging with Gonzaga offensively, the keys to a Duke victory, Jaime Jaquez’s health, St. Peter’s only shot against Purdue, Seth admitting he was wrong about Houston, the toughest teams left in the tournament, Remy Martin boosting Kansas, Phonz’s attack on Jay and their Final Four picks.
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3/23/2022 • 42 minutes, 27 seconds
NCAA Tournament First Weekend Recap
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss the quality of competition in the first weekend of NCAA Tournament games, the ACC playing well, the SEC underperforming, Miami dismantling Auburn, St. Peter’s guards outplaying Kentucky’s guards, Hubert Davis’ big coaching move, Iowa State surprising and Duke with its best close out of the season.
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3/22/2022 • 32 minutes, 33 seconds
NCAA Tournament West Region Preview (Part 1)
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg preview the West region, including Gonzaga’s path to the Final Four, the muscle at the bottom of the bracket, why Vermont will be a problem for Arkansas, Michigan State’s strong performance in the Big 10 tournament, their lack of feel for Duke’s identity and why Phonz is high on Memphis.
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3/14/2022 • 18 minutes, 2 seconds
NCAA Tournament East Region Preview (Part 2)
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg preview the East region, including why they think it’s the toughest region, why Baylor is the most vulnerable No. 1 seed, under-seeded teams, UNC’s lack of depth, Indiana starting to roll and Virginia Tech being primed to upset Texas.
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3/14/2022 • 18 minutes, 23 seconds
NCAA Tournament South Region Preview (Part 3)
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg preview the South region, including why they think the South is the easiest region, Arizona’s path to the Final Four, the black-and-blue portion of the region, Colorado State having no match of Hunter Dickenson, concerns with Ker Kriisa’s health and Seth’s basketball crush.
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3/14/2022 • 12 minutes, 52 seconds
NCAA Tournament Midwest Region Preview (Part 4)
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg preview the Midwest region, including if Keegan Murray can have a Kamba Walker-like run in the NCAA tournament, if Auburn being humbled will be good for the team, kung fu fighting with Iowa State, which game Jay is salivating over, Johnny Davis' star potential and the vast unknown of this year's tournament.
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3/14/2022 • 22 minutes, 16 seconds
Nearing the Finish Line; UNC Upsets Duke, Conference Tournaments; Joe Lunardi
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss how North Carolina pulled off the upset over Duke in Mike Krzyzewski’s last home game, the Blue Devils’ late-game issues, Memphis’ impressive turnaround, Murray State, wanting another look at Kansas and Baylor, and recovery time for players during conference tournaments. Later, Joe Lunardi stops by to discuss the top-line teams, a new rule he’s instituted, how the committee will treat the ACC, where the eye test begins and ends, which teams have a chance of improving their seeds, and where Notre Dame ends up.
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Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss Baylor winning at Texas, Gonzaga’s rough night, Arkansas going small against Kentucky, if North Carolina will make the dance, Mike Krzyzewski’s last home game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, the Big Ten title race, bubbles teams in the American, why they’re looking forward to the Mountain West tournament and if Duke's players are feeling any pressure as Coach K calls it a career.
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3/1/2022 • 48 minutes, 18 seconds
Knowledge Gained; Juwan Howard Suspended; NIL or 2nd Round Pick?
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss Arizona’s bona fides, whether Jay or Seth was booed more in Tuscon for GameDay, their thoughts on the Juwan Howard-Greg Gard altercation, Michigan fighting for an NCAA Tournament bid with Phil Martelli on the sideline, Oregon’s opportunity against UCLA, how Auburn rights the ship, Virginia, the WCC, Kentucky’s comeback, Jay throwing out the first pitch at a Baylor baseball game and if Oscar Tshiebwe would make more money as a second round pick in the NBA or from NIL with another year at Kentucky.
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2/22/2022 • 44 minutes, 18 seconds
Depth of SEC; Andy Enfield; Is Illinois an Elite 8 team?
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis, and Seth Greenberg discuss the strength of the SEC. Plus, USC head coach Andy Enfield stops by to talk about the progress of his team, the defense being the identity of the team, and the impact of NIL deals on the transfer portal. Then, Phonz makes the case for Illinois being an Elite 8 caliber team.
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2/16/2022 • 40 minutes, 4 seconds
Kansas’ Inconsistencies; Banchero Needs the Ball; Ed Cooley; On the Couch/Off the Couch
Seth Greenberg and LaPhonso Ellis discuss Kansas’ inconsistencies after losing to Texas, Duke needing to get Paolo Banchero the ball and Kentucky’s continued improvement. Then, the guys are joined by Providence head coach Ed Cooley to talk not coaching “issues” this season, growing up in Providence, Seth demanding the Friar mascot be redesigned, connecting to the younger generation with music and fashion, and getting sucked into Ted Lasso. Later, Seth and Phonz look ahead to Purdue’s near back-to-back, Auburn’s tough road test and the debut of On the Couch/Off the Couch.
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2/8/2022 • 49 minutes, 33 seconds
Jungle is Jumpin ’; Chris Beard Returns to Lubbock; Scott Drew; Coach K’s Last Trip to Chapel Hill
Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg discuss Auburn burying Alabama in The Jungle, Bruce Pearl completely turning the Auburn program around, the Crimson Tide still being a work in progress and if they should disregard Texas’ performance in Lubbock with the awkwardness of Chris Beard’s return. Then, Baylor head coach Scott Drew stops by to talk about going keto, the ESPN+ docuseries Our Time: Baylor Basketball and cameras following him around all the time, what he’s trying to improve between now and Selection Sunday, and his love of fishing. Later, Coach K is taking his trip to Chapel Hill this weekend.
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2/2/2022 • 54 minutes, 9 seconds
Chris Mack Out; Speed on Speed in Lawrence; Who’s Got Good Lettuce?
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss Chris Mack and Louisville breaking up, what happened, how the Cardinals move forward and potential candidates for the job. Then the guys get into UCLA blowing out Arizona, Duke deferring to Paolo Banchero at the end of games, College GameDay heading to Lawrence and the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Later, who’s got a good head of lettuce and who’s lettuce is wilting this week?
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1/27/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Old School Basketball with Charles Barkley; Concerned about Duke?; Learning Lessons
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis, and Seth Greenberg talk with TV analyst and Hall of Fame star Charles Barkley. They discuss Barkley's old school basketball roots, navigating the new NIL territory, role models who shaped him throughout his life, and his career journey. Plus, the guys break down Duke’s progress this season and what players are proving themselves to be matured and poised on the court. Later, the guys discuss their travel plans and if Jay will be paying for their dinners on the road.
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1/20/2022 • 53 minutes, 24 seconds
Two Undefeateds Fall; Toughest Matchups; Jeff Van Gundy
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss Stanford toppling USC, if their opinion of Baylor has changed after losing to Texas Tech and the toughest matchups in college basketball. Later, Jeff Van Gundy stops by to talk about which college basketball games he’s taken in recently, the physicality being allowed in the sport this season and how he’d fill out a college coaching staff.
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1/12/2022 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 53 seconds
Iowa State’s T.J. Otzelberger; Worried About Kansas and Michigan?; Get the Games In
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg talk to Iowa State’s T.J. Otzelberger about the relentlessness of Izaiah Brockington, rebelling through basketball as a teen, starting his own AAU team, if he ever plays one-on-one with his wife and the Cyclones' biggest challenge the rest of the season. Later, the guys discuss Jay’s night in Baton Rouge, the time Seth stole a ball as a coach during a game, if they’re worried about Kansas, if there’s anything Johnny Davis can’t do, the best team in the SEC, the Michigan crossword puzzle and the Pac-12 having a hard time finding games.
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1/5/2022 • 54 minutes, 1 second
Big Night in the SEC; E.J. Liddell; New Year’s Resolutions
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg start the podcast by discussing Baylor’s sustainability and conference play starting in the SEC. Then, Ohio State’s E.J. Liddell stops by to talk about bad hair dye, his worst fear, going through the draft process, staying away from Buffalo Wild Wings, this year’s Buckeye squad and the new Spiderman movie. Later, the guys give their feel on Texas and Texas A&M, and share their New Year’s resolutions for teams in college basketball.
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12/29/2021 • 50 minutes, 31 seconds
Holiday Card Final Four; N.C. State Ruling; Bruce Pearl; Shopping for Teams
Jay Bilas and Seth Greenberg discuss LaPhonso Ellis briefly forgetting about his son’s wedding, whether teams should be awarded wins and losses from COVID-19 forfeitures, and N.C. State avoiding trouble with the NCAA. Then, Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl stops by to talk about watching his team while he was in “purgatory,” learning defense from a tuxedoed Bob Huggins, a tough game ahead against Murray State, and his favorite handshake with other coaches. Later, Seth and Jay ask each other: Do Wake Forest, LSU, USC and Western Kentucky look good on you?
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12/21/2021 • 1 hour, 7 minutes, 43 seconds
Phonz Fuels Notre Dame; Baylor’s Defense; Kevin Willard; Big East & SEC Depth
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss LaPhonso’s induction into Notre Dame’s ring of honor and how his pregame speech fueled the Irish upset over Kentucky, Baylor looking like last year’s championship team, and Arizona continuing to roll. Then, Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard stops by to talk about his fashion choices, the importance of his players’ mental health, Rick Pitino and Chris Mack’s love of horse racing, and how the Pirates ended up at Madison Square Garden against Texas. Later, the guys get into the depth of the Big East and if the SEC’s depth is misleading.
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12/14/2021 • 54 minutes, 24 seconds
Jimmy V Classic; Turgeon Out; Nate Oats
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss Villanova’s culture on full display at the Jimmy V Classic, Virginia losing to JMU, the upperclassmen-underclassmen divide at Memphis, Phonz going into the Notre Dame ring of honor and Mark Turgeon walking away from Maryland. Later, the guys talk to Alabama head coach Nate Oats about upsetting Gonzaga, his coaching influences, lessons he’s gleaned from Nick Saban and eating too much after arriving in Tuscaloosa.
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12/9/2021 • 58 minutes, 22 seconds
B1G-ACC Challenge Takeaways; Ohio State’s Chris Holtmann; Coveting Lettuce
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss their takeaways from the Big Ten-ACC challenge, the top-two tiers of teams in the country, and if anyone wanted to win between N.C. State and Syracuse. Then, Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann stops by to talk about upsetting No. 1 Duke, his team’s resiliency against the Blue Devils, a polite court storming, his daughter’s singing recital and his hair. Later, the guys look ahead to the Jimmy V Classic.
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12/3/2021 • 50 minutes, 35 seconds
Duke-Gonzaga Preview; Feast Week Takeaways; Give it to My Dad
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg preview Friday’s matchup between basketball royalty: Duke and Gonzaga. The guys discuss the last time these teams played, Gonzaga’s historic offense, Paolo Banchero vs. Drew Timme, if Duke can put pressure on the Zags and the Blue Devils’ need to score to keep pace. Plus, they share their takeaways from Feast Week and chat about their time in Las Vegas.
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11/26/2021 • 29 minutes, 27 seconds
Gonzaga Dominates UCLA; Dickie V Returns; Tasty Matchups
LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss Gonzaga’s complete domination of UCLA, Andrew Nembhard’s performance, UCLA’s disappointing ball movement, Phonz getting room service mid-show, Dickie V’s return to the booth and which teams they’re excited to watch this weekend.
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11/24/2021 • 20 minutes, 40 seconds
Discipline at Duke; Big Ten Blemishes; Previewing Feast Week
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis, and Seth Greenberg discuss Duke's handling of the DWI-related charges involving star freshman Paolo Banchero and Michael Savarino, whether or not fans of Illinois or Michigan should be worried about recent losses, and then they look ahead to Feast Week matchups at the Maui Jim Maui invitational, the Bad Boy Mowers Battle 4 Atlantis, and more.
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11/18/2021 • 49 minutes, 20 seconds
Champions Classic Recap; First Night Close Calls; Previewing UCLA-Nova & Texas-Zags
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg discuss the Champions Classic, what it was like being back at a college basketball game with fans in the stands, Michigan State’s turnover problems, Kansas appearing to be ahead of schedule and if Duke ultimately has a higher ceiling than Kentucky. Then, the guys talk about other opening night action including Ohio State nearly losing to Akron, Navy sinking Virginia, Tennessee jacking up threes and Memphis’ ball movement. Later, they preview UCLA-Villanova and Texas-Gonzaga.
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11/11/2021 • 53 minutes, 47 seconds
Previewing the Champions Classic & the Best of the Rest: American, A10, MVC, Mountain West, WCC
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg lead off the show with Phonz showcasing how he eats candy bars, Seth’s observations after trips to East Lansing and Blacksburg, and looking ahead to the Champions Classic. Then, the guys discuss the outlook for the American Conference, the A10, the Missouri Valley, the West Coast Conference, the Mountain West and more.
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11/2/2021 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 7 seconds
Previewing the SEC & Big East
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg lead off the show talking about how the "old" teams in college basketball are going to dominate the conversation, as opposed to one-and-dones, and the impact of older players jumping from mid-majors to high-major programs. Then, the guys preview the SEC and highlight the loaded upper tier of the league with Kentucky, Alabama, Arkansas and Tennessee. Later, they preview the Big East and discuss how they conference may be down compared to last year. Plus, a startling revelation about how Phonz eats candy bars and a look at projected win totals for the top teams in the SEC.
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10/26/2021 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 17 seconds
Previewing the Big Ten & Pac-12
Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg lead off the show voicing their support for Dick Vitale following his recent cancer diagnosis. Then, Seth shares what he’s seeing while visiting practices around the country, and they talk about the modern college basketball offense. Later, guys preview the Big Ten and discuss Mike Woodson’s transition to college basketball, Illinois not taking a step back, which teams are Final Four contenders and if the conference can find its grit. Later, they preview the Pac-12 and discuss UCLA’s national title aspirations, Tommy Lloyd landing at Arizona, and if they’re buying USC, Arizona State or Colorado. Plus, Seth meets Nick Saban.
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10/19/2021 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 7 seconds
Previewing the ACC & Big 12
In the first episode of Bald Men on Campus, Jay Bilas, LaPhonso Ellis and Seth Greenberg preview the ACC and Big 12. In the ACC, they get into how the conference killed it in the transfer portal, people sleeping on Notre Dame and Louisville, Mike Brey as the Ted Lasso of college hoops, Hubert Davis taking over for Roy Williams, Virginia Tech’s front court, and Mike Krzyzewski’s final season at Duke. Then, in the Big 12, the guys discuss Chris Beard dumping Texas Tech for Texas, how Beard completely overhauled the Longhorn roster, why they think Kansas will have a different grit this season and their confidence in Bob Huggins to retooling West Virginia.
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10/14/2021 • 1 hour, 37 seconds
Introducing 'Bald Men on Campus'
From the early-season tournaments to the crowning of a champion, ESPN’s Seth Greenberg, Jay Bilas, and LaPhonso Ellis bring you previews and analysis of the biggest games, and conversations with the biggest names in Men’s College Basketball. Whether you’re a fan of a Blue Blood, a Mid-Major, or a Cinderella, Bald Men on Campus is your all-access pass to all things college hoops.
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