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Podcast: Previewing the West Region in the 2018 NCAA Tournament

In this 2018 NCAA Tournament region preview on the Marching to Madness podcast, we look at the potentially unpredictable West region. Topics include: Xavier's path to the Final Four Why Michael Porter Jr. could turn Missouri into a potential sleeper Gonzaga's chances of making another...

NCAA Tournament Predictions: Tennessee/Wright State, UK/Davidson, and more

The 2018 NCAA Tournament gets started on Thursday, with four SEC teams trying to take one step closer to San Antonio. Regular season champion Tennessee and SEC Tournament champion Kentucky will both take the floor, as will third-place Florida and Avery Johnson's Alabama squad. As always,...

Podcast: Previewing the South Region in the 2018 NCAA Tournament

In this 2018 NCAA Tournament region preview on the Marching to Madness podcast, we run through the South and look at how things could unfold. Topics include: Virginia losing De'Andre Hunter due to injury Arizona's potential to win it all The ability of Tennessee and...

Podcast: Previewing the East Region in the 2018 NCAA Tournament

In this region preview on the Marching to Madness podcast, we break down the interesting field in the East Region. Topics include: Collin Sexton's ability to lead Alabama to multiple wins How Stephen F. Austin could play the spoiler role The competitiveness of the West...

Ole Miss announces Kermit Davis as new head coach

Middle Tennessee coach Kermit Davis will officially take over as the new head coach at Ole Miss. The school will officially announce Davis at a 6:30 p.m. EST press conference on Monday. It was reported by ESPN's Jeff Goodman on Wednesday that Davis was the likely...

Georgia reaches out to Tom Crean regarding coaching vacancy

After former Ohio State coach Thad Matta turned down the Georgia position on Wednesday, it appears that the school is interested in another top coaching candidate. According to Seth Emerson of DawgNation.com, Georgia contacted former Indiana coach Tom Crean on Wednesday to discuss the position. Crean...

Podcast: Previewing the Midwest Region in the NCAA Tournament

In our first NCAA Tournament region preview on the Marching to Madness podcast, we dissect the loaded field in the Midwest. Topics include: Seton Hall's opening round matchup with NC State How Kansas can make the Final Four Auburn's path to the Sweet 16 Best...

Podcast: Florida’s road ahead in the East w/Jake Winderman

In today's episode of the Southeast Hoops podcast, I'm joined by ESPN Gainesville reporter Jake Winderman (@jakewinderman) to discuss Florida's draw in the East Region. Topics include: Keys to success for the Gators in this tournament The first round matchup with St. Bonaventure, Whether Texas...

Kermit Davis expected to be named new head coach at Ole Miss

Middle Tennessee State head coach Kermit Davis will likely be named as the new head coach at Ole Miss. According to ESPN's Jeff Goodman, the announcement is expected to come later this week. https://twitter.com/GoodmanESPN/status/973879281834168327 Davis has led the Blue Raiders to three straight 25+ win seasons and...

South Region: The road ahead for Tennessee

The 2018 NCAA Tournament is already under way with First Four games in Dayton, but first round action will officially begin on Thursday. Here at Southeast Hoops, we're diving into the path to San Antonio for each of the eight SEC teams in the field. Next...