Three Man Weave: College Basketball Podcast

It's our second annual gambling retrospective! The Weave boys take a magnifying glass to the 2019-20 season and zero in on the teams, conferences, and trends that helped/hurt us the most. Spoiler: we loved the SEC this year. We also discussed home court advantage, buying the hook, and why November is our favorite month to bet. Rundown: 0:00 - Intro 5:15 - Gambling Lookback 16:32 - Team & Conference Breakdown 41:10 - Overall Themes 49:55 - Buying the Hook

Matt, Ky, & Jim join forces from three distinct points around the globe to bring you the latest Weave podcast. This one is deep dive into the latest moving and shaking int the transfer market. How do the latest additions impact their respective teams? The episode is capped with a reaction to Ky's Coach Rank article. The Rundown: 0:00 - Intro 10:28 - Root's Roundup (News & Notes) 10:28 - The Transfer Rule 12:07 - The Scheme (Dawkins Documentary) 14:17 - Recruiting News (Auburn, Stanford, & more) 18:21 - NBA Draft - Who's Gone? 32:31 - Transfers - A deep dive into major contributors and key role players 1:04:04 - Coach Rank Reactions

Jim & Ky 2-man our second "off-season" podcast of 2020. We discuss our recent consensus early top 25 release, covering the biggest issues CBB fans had with the list. We also dive into the transfer market and run through the latest in college hoops news. The Rundown: 0:00 - Intro 6:51 - Root's Roundup (News & Notes) 8:47 - Coaching News (Billy Gillispie, Bryce Drew, & more) 20:09 - Recruiting News 23:37 - Transfer News & Transfer Discussion 38:20 - Other News & Notes (Obi Toppin v. Luka Garza) 41:00 - Early Top 25 Beef (Iowa, Virginia, Gonzaga, SMU, Michigan State, Ohio State, Florida, Texas Tech, & more)

The 2020 season came to an abrupt and unfortunate end. We reflect on how the Coronavirus affected the sport we cherish most. Fear not, though -- it's not all doom and gloom. We talk All-Americans, transfers, coaches, and other more light-hearted stuff as well. The Rundown: 0:00 - Intro 7:19 - Root's Roundup (News & Notes) 7:35 - Coaching News (Rick Pitino & firings) 19:12 - Transfer News (Wichita, Syracuse, Landers Nolley, & more) 34:04 - Other News (Point records & Draft decisions) 35:58 - Three Man Thoughts 35:58 -Reliving Armageddon 42:53 - Hypothetical Brackets 45:44 - One More Year for Seniors? 50:36 - Covid-19 Winners & Losers 59:55 - All-Americans & Coach of the Year 1:18:00 - Spring & Summer Itinerary

Conference tournament season is in full force, so we preview the 18(!) tourneys tipping this week from the MAC on Monday all the way to the Ivy on Saturday. Selection Sunday is oh so near... The Rundown: 0:00 - Intro 10:15 - Root's Roundup (News & Notes) 12:04 - Coaching News (Billy Wright & Rick Ray) 13:50 - Recruiting News 14:52 - Transfer News (Bryce Aiken & more) 16:29 - Injuries & Suspensions (Ashton Hagans & more) 17:56 - Other News (Auto-bids, Wisconsin, Archie Miller, Jonah Mathews, & more) 28:06 - Conference Tournament Previews 30:30 - MAC 33:50 - MEAC 36:46 - SWAC 39:15 - MAAC 41:10 - ACC 44:32 - Southland 46:35 - Big Sky 49:23 - C-USA 52:10 - A-10 55:52 - Big 12 58:52 - SEC 1:01:49 - Pac 12 1:04:07 - Big East 1:07:22 - Big Ten 1:10:35 - Big West 1:12:24 - WAC 1:14:08 - American 1:16:32 - Ivy

The calendar has flipped to March, the most wonderful time of the year. Conference tournaments are upon us, so we dive into the 14 leagues starting this week. A handful of news, notes, and thoughts are peppered in as well. The Rundown: 0:00 - Intro 9:58 - Root's Roundup (News & Notes) 10:00 - Coaching News (Jerome Allen, Brad Underwood & more) 11:50 - Recruiting News (LSU & Indiana) 13:15 - Transfer News (Ed Croswell & Kobe King) 14:23 - Injury News (De'Riante Jenkins & more) 16:53 - Other News (Coronavirus, Butler Blue, Merrimack, Evansville, Reddit stats, & more) 27:35 - Three Man Thoughts 27:35 - Around the Horn: Pac 12, Big East, Big 12, ACC, & SEC 37:15 - Big Ten Weekend Wrapup 44:33 - Surgers: UCLA & Texas 52:15 - Conference Tournament Previews 52:30 - Atlantic Sun 54:45 - Patriot 57:39 - Big South 59:54 - Horizon 1:01:50 - Mountain West 1:04:05 - NEC 1:07:13 - Ohio Valley 1:09:32 - WCC 1:12:00 - Missouri Valley 1:14:43 - SoCon 1:17:35 - Sun Belt 1:20:00 - America East 1:20:48 - Colonial 1:23:15 - Summit

The Weave returns with an episode jam packed with content. In the intro, Michigan and Maryland are discussed. In the news & notes, we talk Izzo & Hoiberg, Eastern Illinois, Merrimack, & more. In the thoughts, we dive into Florida State, the Pac 12, Creighton, Providence, BYU, & more. It's a solid 'sode. The Rundown: 0:00 - Intro 11:40 - Root's Roundup (News & Notes) 12:05 - FBI News (Kevin Stallings) 13:16 - Coaching News (Tom Izzo, Fred Hoiberg, Mark Pope, & more) 19:15 - Injury News (Dylan Frye) 20:00 - Other News (Eastern Illinois, Montana State Full Courter, Obi Toppin, Merrimack, & more) 28:25 - Three Man Thoughts 28:25 - What Matt Learned (Florida State, Oregon, & Sparty) 34:30 - Creighton 38:07 - The Day of the U Schools (UNLV, UMBC, & UCLA) 41:07 - Matt's "Go Away" (NC State, Memphis, & Minnesota) 44:27 - Providence 47:05 - Figuring Out Louisville, Ohio State, & Wichita State 52:30 - Pac 12 57:00 - Hook of Mormon (BYU) 1:01:27 - Game Previews 1:01:53 - Iowa v. Michigan State 1:04:23 - Alabama v. Mississippi State 1:06:25 - LSU v. Florida 1:08:43 - Rutgers v. Penn State 1:11:23 - Arizona State v. UCLA 1:13:52 - Quick Hitters (lots more)

Join in on a good ole fireside chat with the three men of the Weave as we break down last week's happenings and give our thoughts on the college basketball landscape. Topics include 3X3U, John Beilein, Georgetown, Michigan, North Florida, Scheduling, Player Spotlights, "Disrespect", Mid-Major games, Would You Rather, and game previews. The Rundown: 0:00 - Intro 8:26 - Root's Roundup (News & Notes) 8:42 - FBI Update 9:30 - Coaching News (John Beilein & more) 14:55 - Transfer News (Shareef O'Neal) 15:53 - Injury News (Ayo Dosunmu, Isaac Okoro, & more) 23:30 - Other News (C-USA Pod Play, Virginia, & more) 27:01 - Three Man Thoughts 27:01 - Scheduling Reform 30:57 - 3X3U Tournament 33:45 - Michigan Revival 36:38 - Player Spotlight (Malachi Flynn, Fatts Russell, & more) 43:56 - Would You Rather (Teams in the Tourney) 50:30 - Georgetown the Tourney Team 54:38 - Disrespect (and why players & teams who say they are, aren't) 57:07 - Mid-Major Showdowns 1:01:57 - North Florida 1:05:08 - Game Previews 1:05:08 - Creighton v. Marquette 1:07:19 - Kentucky v. LSU 1:09:30 - Dayton v. VCU 1:12:03 - Baylor v. Oklahoma

Jim is back in Chicago for an in-person episode on the coattails of the first annual WeaveCon. Topics include Bobby Knight's emotional halftime appearance, UNC's epic collapse, LSU's epic collapse, Indiana, Seton Hall, BYU, Louisville, conference POYs, and the Top 16 Reveal. The Rundown: 0:00 - Intro 7:45 - Root's Roundup (News & Notes) 8:17 - Recruiting News 10:20 - Injuries & Suspensions (Ft. Tyrese Haliburton) 16:48 - Other News (Bobby Knight, Michigan State, New Haven, Script Jerseys, BYU's Mascot & more) 25:12 - Three Man Thoughts 25:12 - What Matt Learned (Indiana, Penn State, Michigan, & more) 30:30 - 3-Bid WCC?? 35:10 - WTF (A recap of LSU/Auburn & Duke/UNC) 41:16 - HALL Pass (Seton Hall) 43:35 - Louisville's Resume 47:48 - Top 16 Takeaways 52:11 - The Best Mid-Majors 57:12 - Conference POY Races 1:02:35 - Game Previews 1:03:26 - Michigan State v. Illinois 1:05:38 - Mississippi State v. Ole Miss 1:07:44 - Rhode Island v. Dayton 1:10:08 - Creighton v. Seton Hall 1:11:18 - Xavier v. Butler 1:13:40 - Kansas v. West Virginia 1:16:05 - Murray State v. Austin Peay

Those seeking sanctuary after another NFL season have a safe spot at the Three Man Weave. The boys run through a classic-style episode with plenty of takes on teams, upcoming games, and the college basketball landscape. Highlights include discussions on Wisconsin, Creighton, Tulsa, 2020 Winners & Losers, and more! The Rundown: 0:00 - Intro 10:57 - Root's Roundup 10:57 - Coaching News (Coach K) 13:35 - Transfer News (Kobe King & more) 18:18 - Injuries & Suspensions (DeJon Jarreau, Brad Davison, & more) 22:27 - Other News (Retired Jerseys, Wooden Top 20, & more) 27:11 - Three Man Thoughts 27:22 - 2020 Risers (Baylor, Tulsa, Miss State, & more) 35:10 - 2020 Sinkers (Evansville, Oklahoma State, & more) 40:00 - Record-setting Tourney Bids? 43:51 - Missouri Valley 46:53 - Elite Teams in College Basketball? 50:05 - The Luckiest Teams in the Country 56:45 - TRIVIA! 1:00:09 - Game Previews 1:00:17 - Mississippi State v. Kentucky 1:03:10 - Villanova v. Butler 1:06:02 - Iowa v. Purdue 1:08:50 - Maryland v. Illinois

The boys return with musings on San Diego State, C-USA, the AAC, the KU / K State brawl, the Illini, the current bracket, & more. Game previews and news & notes generously peppered in throughout the show. The Rundown: 0:00 - A Tribute to Kobe Bryant 2:00 - Intro 9:56 - Root's Roundup 11:56 - Coaching News (Todd Lickliter, Mike Brey, & more) 16:19 - Recruiting News 17:12 - Transfer News (Khalil Whitney, Shareef O'Neal, & more) 21:25 - Injuries / Suspensions (Zavier Simpson) 22:32 - Other News (KU Brawl, New Mexico, & more) 28:34 - Three Man Thoughts 28:44 - Conference USA 35:42 - The Illini 40:22 - Bracket Chatter 47:00 - The AAC (Proud to be an American) 53:44 - Summit Home Court 57:54 - San Diego State: Up Close & Personal 1:01:59 - Surprising Conference Leaders 1:07:12 - Game Previews 1:07:19 - Purdue v. Rutgers 1:10:01 - SMU v. Cincinnati 1:12:14 - West Virginia v. Texas Tech 1:15:27 - Arizona v. Washington 1:18:48 - Harvard v. Penn

Matt & Ky dance a duet as Jim recovers from the Packers' NFC championship loss. Conversation includes a bunch of mid-major musings, a reflection on our preseason top 40 rankings, Arkansas' 3P defense, and the mighty mighty Scarlet Knights of Rutgers. Other topics and game previews are also scattered about. The Rundown: 0:00 - Intro 8:33 - Root's Roundup (News & Notes) 11:30 - Coaching News (Ben Howland) 12:40 - Recruiting & Transfer News (Jalen Terry & Drew Lowder) 13:38 - Injuries / Suspensions (Blake Francis, JJ Caldwell, Ohio State) 16:24 - Other News (AP Poll Firsts, Myles Powell, 3PFG, Mizzou's FT shooting, & more) 25:30 - Three Man Thoughts 25:43 - Mid Majors Under the Microscope (Top 5 & other Stories) 36:18 - Good Weave / Silly Weave (Reflections of our Top 40) 44:30 - Midway Checkpoint on Homecourt Advantage & Shooting 51:27 - Rutgers 56:45 - Matt's Mailbag (Steve Pikiell, Meltdowns, New Coaches, & More) 1:03:50 - Arkansas & 3P Defense 1:06:37 - Game Previews 1:06:37 - Butler v. Villanova 1:09:07 - Florida v. LSU 1:11:50 - Penn State v. Michigan 1:14:50 - Belmont v. Murray State 1:16:40 - Northern Kentucky v. Wright State

The boys are Final Four bound and giddy to talk some hoops. Topics include Kentucky, DePaul, Baylor, Ohio State, the AP Poll, the ACC, & more! Game previews, WeaveCon info, and other banter also included. The Rundown: 0:00 - Intro 10:26 - Root's Roundup (News & Notes) 11:17 - FBI News (TCU) 11:38 - Coaching News (CB McGrath, Bob Huggins, & more) 17:00 - Transfer News (Dahmir Bishop & Charles O'Bannon) 17:43 - Injuries & Suspensions (Tyler Polley, Aaron Nesmith, & more) 21:29 - Other News (Carlton Bragg, Delaware State, & more) 26:14 - Three Man Thoughts 26:14 - DePaul's Struggles 30:03 - Baylor's Triumphs 34:28 - AP Polls: What are they for? 39:05 - Kentucky's Revival 43:26 - Ohio State's Stumbles 46:50 - ACC Catastrophe 50:58 - Random Rapid Fire (MAAC, Horizon, Rutgers, & more) 55:36 - Big Ten & Home Court Advantage (a teaser) 57:29 - Game Previews 57:39 - Maryland v. Wisconsin 1:00:25 - VCU v. Dayton 1:03:08 - Auburn v. Alabama 1:05:57 - Seton Hall v. Butler 1:09:00 - Georgia State v. South Alabama 1:12:01 - Bonus Questions

Top five teams are losing at an unprecedented rate! Is it a bad thing? No! It's a Parity Party! We talk that plus KU's airplane problems, a smattering of other topics, and game previews in our 151st episode. The Rundown: 0:00 - Intro 6:19 - Root's Roundup (News & Notes) 7:05 - Coaching News (Walter McCarty, Jay Joyner & more) 12:25 - Recruiting News (Jalen Suggs & more) 15:05 - Transfer News (Seth Towns & more) 18:30 - Injury News (Geo Baker, Isaiah Livers & more) 24:04 - Other News (Delaware State, KU's plane & more) 27:28 - Three Man Thoughts 27:28 - Bruce & The Boys (Auburn) 32:55 - Parity Party 35:35 - Cassius is Back 39:09 - This or That (Florida or FSU? And more!) 47:07 What Are You? (Colorado, South Alabama & Purdue) 53:53 - Utah State Panic? 56:52 - Butler: Best Team in the Country? 1:01:28 - Game Previews 1:01:28 - Ohio State v. Maryland 1:04:01 - Baylor v. Texas Tech 1:06:56 - Arizona v. Baylor 1:09:32 - BYU v. Saint Mary's 1:11:25 - Washington v. Stanford

To celebrate our 150th episode, we're doing a MAILBAG! We answer all your questions in just under 90 minutes - a multitude of topics are covered... The Rundown: 0:00 - Intro 11:17 - Mailbag 11:25 - UNC or UVA: Who Misses the Dance 13:04 - What Team are we Stubbornly Still Supporting 16:57 - Best & Worst Podcast Moments 19:21 - Which Team Falls off a Cliff in Conference Play 21:20 - The Name for the 150th Episode 22:38 - Matt's Face Photo 23:38 - Archie Miller and Indiana 27:25 - 3MW Shirts 28:05 - Cal State Northridge 29:17 - Florida SEC Resurgence 32:30 - Dayton's Seed Odds 34:15 - One-Seeds for a Coach Fight Tourney 36:57 - Three-Point Shooting: Oregon, Saint Mary's, & Marquette 39:05 - Jordan Nwora, Nick Richards, & The Matrix 40:33 - Saint Mary's At-Large Chances 41:18 - Favorite College Refs 43:55 - Memphis Without James Wiseman 44:38 - Our 150th Favorite Basketball Player of All-Time 45:58 - Touts 47:05 - The Berenstein / Berenstain Bears 47:55 - Penn State 49:18 - What Bad Team Can Get Hot & Win 51:22 - Monmouth & the MAAC 52:28 - 2021 / 2022 Champions 55:48 - Futures Betting 57:06 - Nebraska & Fred Hoiberg 1:00:20 - Most Disappointing Conferences 1:02:19 - Oregon's Title Chances 1:04:45 - Finding Edges with Small Schools 1:06:14 - Overvalued & Undervalued Teams 1:08:59 - The Jumbled Big East 1:11:20 - Worst 2-Loss Teams 1:13:20 - One Rule We'd Change About College Basketball 1:15:32 - Louisville vs. Kentucky 1:16:40 - Sierra Canyon vs. Maryland Eastern Shore 1:18:15 - Vegas Sports Books During March Madness 1:19:15 - Slow vs. Fast Teams: A Tempo Battle 1:21:32 - Scottie Lewis & The NBA 1:22:18 - Nate Oats & Alabama 1:22:55 - The Patriot League 1:23:43 - Favorite Food While Watching Hoops