Full Court with Fischer & Kaye

The new Full Court hosts, Jenny Fischer and Cara Kaye, are joined by Andy Katz of MarchMadness.com from Mohegan Sun. Katz discusses the testing protocol at the event, a one-site NCAA Tournament, plus a bizarre story from the last Big Ten tournament as last season shut down. Plus sleeper teams to look for and favorite Thanksgiving foods. … [Read more...] about Full Court’s New Team Talks Hoop, Testing and Turkey with Andy Katz

Jenny Fischer is joined by Kentucky All-American Rhyne Howard. The discuss missing the rivalry game with Louisville, taking the Cats to a Final Four and the snubs that motivate her. Plus Jenny looks at the plan to bring the entire men's basketball tournament to Indy. … [Read more...] about Player of the Year Candidate Rhyne Howard Takes on the Critics

John Fanta and Jenny Fischer are joined by ESPN Insider Jeff Borzello. They discuss impact transfers, games to watch and a breakdown of the Top 25. Plus, John and Jenny share their men’s and women’s top 10 rankings. … [Read more...] about Rankings, Final Four Picks and Just How Much of the Season Will Get Played

John Fanta and Jenny Fischer are joined by Oregon women's basketball coach Kelly Graves. He discusses the new recruits and transfers that will keep the Ducks high in the rankings after three Top 10 WNBA picks depart. Plus, why he's in favor of a 22-game conference schedule in the toughest league in women's basketball. … [Read more...] about Oregon Moves into the Post-Sabrina Era

John Fanta is joined by Wake Forest coach Steve Forbes. He talks about a scooter that reminds him of his roots, his long journey to the ACC and bringing the Demon Deacons back to contending status. Plus, John delivers his preseason ACC power rankings. … [Read more...] about Wake Forest Coach Steve Forbes on Re-recruiting his Team and Competing with the Big Boys in the ACC

John Fanta speaks with Iowa All-America big man Luka Garza about bringing the Hawkeyes to the promised land, winning the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award and the toughest defenders he's faced in the Big Ten. Plus, his hidden musical talent. After the interview, John gives his top to bottom Big Ten power rankings. … [Read more...] about Iowa’s Luka Garza Zeroes in on Player of the Year, Final Four

John Fanta chats with Rutgers coach Steve Pikiell about rising star Geo Baker, the competition in the Big Ten, and breaking a 30 year tournament drought. Plus, what Pikiell learned from Jim Calhoun and what's on his playlist. All that and John gives give storylines to watch - from a potential beast in Champaign to a possible concern in Durham. … [Read more...] about Rutgers’ Steve Pikiell is Ready for the Big Ten Gauntlet

Brad Daugherty is one of the most unique individuals in basketball history. He was one of the best big men ever to play at the University of North Carolina for coach Dean Smith. He was the #1 overall pick in the 1986 NBA Draft, ahead of his good friend the late Len Bias who went #2. His NBA career was on a Hall of Fame trajectory, with 5 All Star appearances in his first 7 … [Read more...] about Pure Thoughts: Brad Daugherty

John Fanta celebrates the opening of the NBA Finals with YES Network analyst Sarah Kustok. They discuss the rise of the Heat, the size of the Lakers and John Calipari's fingerprints all over these NBA Playoffs. Plus, a look at what the addition of Kevin Durant and Steve Nash means to the Nets and John revisits last week's news-breaking interview with Louisville's Chris Mack. … [Read more...] about John Calipari’s Impact on NBA Finals; Future is Now in Brooklyn

John Fanta chats with Louisville coach Chris Mack. They discuss the bubble he's trying to create for teams to play non-conference games in Louisville and why the rivalry with Kentucky might be on pause for a year. Plus, a player he's looking to for leadership and why he's looking forward to the guard play Louisville will have this year. And John and Coach trade barbs on their … [Read more...] about No Louisville-Kentucky Game? It’s Possible. 2020 Strikes Again.