
Episode 493 - 2025 NCAA Tournament - National Championship Game Edition
Jon gives you a National Championship game preview and prediction!

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Jon gives you a National Championship game preview and prediction!

For only the second time in NCAA Tournament history, four number one seeds make it to the Final Four! Jon discusses and breaks it all down!

Jon provides analysis and perspective on the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Talking Sweet 16 and potential Elite 8 match ups.

Jon's 2025 NCAA Tournament Picks & Bracket Breakdown!

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Saint Mary's Randy Bennett joins us to kick off the greatest month of them all; MARCH!!! Plus, Jon gives you his current #1 seeds ahead of selection Sunday.

Missouri's Dennis Gates is proving he can build a program! Don't miss our conversation about the turnaround of Tigers' hoops. Plus, Duke with a statement win. St. John's rising? It's the final episode of February as he h

Florida's Todd Golden has lead the Gators to a breakout season so far. Don't miss our conversation about all things Florida hoops! Plus, the top 16 bracket reveal discussed.

New Mexico's Richard Pitino is looking to finish strong after a 20-4 start! Don't miss our conversation with coach! Plus, St. John's with a statement win. And discussing how five teams in the SEC are all vying for a numb

Louisville's Pat Kelsey has brought an energy back to the Cardinals program and the turnaround speaks for itself! Don't miss this conversation with coach. Plus, a Duke v UNC recap. Johni Broome and Auburn continue to pla

Texas Tech's Grant McCasland has the Red Raiders playing at a high level in year two. Don't miss our in-depth conversation with coach! Plus, all the latest news and notes from around the world of college hoops!

Michigan's Dusty May has the Wolverines out to a 14-4 start and looking very competitive this season. Find out the biggest keys for them to make a deep run in March and much more! Plus, discussing the top teams currently

Ole Miss' Chris Beard joins us to discuss the Rebels 14-2 start to the season. Plus, a Duke Freshman goes off. And buy Michigan stock now?

Utah State's Jerrod Calhoun has the Aggies off to a 14-1 start! Find out about their "we over me" team philosophy. Plus, conference play is here!

BYU's Kevin Young is set to lead the Cougars into Big 12 play this week! Find out the state BYU hoops right here. Plus, Jon fills you in on all the happening around the world of college basketball!

Marquette's Shaka Smart joins Jon to discuss Golden Eagles basketball. Don't miss this in-depth conversation! Plus, Jon gives you his thoughts on the sport as we enter the holiday season.

Kentucky's Mark Pope is living the dream as the Wildcats head coach. Don't miss our chat about all things Kentucky hoops! Plus, 5-Good Nuggets and Games to Watch!

Tennessee's Rick Barnes joins the College Hoops Today Podcast to discuss the Volunteers perfect record so far. Can they make it to the Final Four this season? Plus, the SEC is showcasing its depth. UConn has its mojo bac

Baylor's Scott Drew gives us an assessment of the Bears after their first seven games. Plus, Jon explains why three conferences are separating themselves from the rest.

Rutgers' Steve Pikiell joins the College Hoops Today podcast to give us an assessment of the Scarlet Knights! What will be key for them to get back to the NCAA Tournament? Plus, Feast Week!
Randy Bennett
basketball coach · Arizona State University
1 appearance on this show
Grant McCasland
Texas Tech Head Men’s Basketball Coach · Texas Tech
1 appearance on this show
Dusty May
National Championship winning Coach · University of Michigan
1 appearance on this show
Chris Beard
Ole Miss Men's Basketball Head Coach · Ole Miss
1 appearance on this show
Jerrod Calhoun
Head Coach, Utah State University · Utah State Men's Basketball
1 appearance on this show
Kevin Young
Acupuncturist and Chartered Physiotherapist · Brigham Young University
1 appearance on this show
Shaka Smart
Men's Basketball Head Coach · Marquette University
1 appearance on this show
Mark Pope
BYU Basketball Head Coach · Kentucky Wildcats
1 appearance on this show
Rick Barnes
head basketball coach · Tennessee
1 appearance on this show
Scott Drew
Head men's basketball coach · Baylor University
1 appearance on this show
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