The 50th episode features a catch-up with a man who helped lead a memorable Sweet 16 run in 2005 for the UW-Milwaukee Panthers and Coach Bruce Pearl. Marion, Ohio's Ed McCants still has basketball in his blood. He now finds himself as an ambassador for women's hoops, which is awesome. But in this pod we talk about his longing to have been an Ohio State Buckeye, the 2005 tournament run, what the Sweet 16 experience was like at a Mid-Major. Plus a discussion you have to hear on girls' hoops (22:10) and how it deserves better. Plus, what the hell is like to actually play pro ball overseas? He tells you. Enjoy the Mad About Hoops catch up with Ed McCants!

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Episode 50 - Mid Major Memories with UW-Milwaukee's Ed McCants

It's summertime and we here at Mad About Hoops love a good movie as much as the next guy. So we decided to wrap our arms around Hoosiers, one of the most well known sports movies of all time, and an undeniable classic. We even recruited a couple movie buffs from the Nerd Association podcast to give it a more critical eye. Also, we got a Dad to join the podcast for the first time. A real life Hoosier himself Jeff Hall joins the pod to give his thoughts and perspectives on the film. Jeff played varsity ball at Chesterton HS in the 70s and was a scout team player at Purdue in the early 80s. We hope you enjoy Mad About Hoops at the movies!

Episode 49 - Legal Screening Edition: Hoosiers

After a two month hiatus we're baaaaaaaaaack!!! And Tim and Colin are looking at each other face to face in an actual radio studio for the first time since March of 2020. What a ridiculously wild year it's been. This is maybe the most free flowing podcast we've ever done. The only topics on the docket were Coach K's retirement and our reaction to that major news. Plus we put K and Roy up against each other in terms of likability. And at 38:40 we dive into Ohio State's offseason and its chances in 21/22. It's June 8 but we are just as Mad About Hoops as we've ever been.

Episode 48 - The Buckeye offseason and Coach K retires

Wow. We raise a glass to the 2020-2021 college basketball season. It's been real. And my goodness to Baylor end it with emphasis. Putting a harsh stop to Gonzaga's perfect season request. We spend the first segment breaking that down and how to view the Zags. I blast Colin for something that went on in a staff bracket pool (15:32). And at 18:58 we start talking about the UNC hire, and talk about how Karma got Sean Miller finally. And check back often as we get going in the offseason!

Episode 47 - Baylor wraps up the season, and Hubert Davis is Carolina's guy

Dag gummit we have no Roy Williams anymore. It was going to happen at some point, and now maybe the most prestigious job in the game is open (20:07). But the guys open right about the difficulties of balancing real life and watching March Madness. Sorry families! Then they go fast and furious on the Final Four. Do you want the Zags vs. Baylor (5:50)? How good has Timme been (8:46)? And these guys seemingly give Houston no love. So the Cougars will probably win it all.

Episode 46 - Final Four, balancing life and March Madness and Roy retires

Longtime fans of 97.1 The Fan will love this one. The midday sports talker Anthony Rothman joins us! We get into a wide ranging college basketball (and even beyond) discussion that isn't just limited to IU. We begin with a tale of a legendary video tape he made for his brother back in the day, and he used some pull as a TV sportscaster to do it (3:43). And did you know he attended not one but two college basketball powerhouses as a student (15:22)? We break down the IU hire (20:23) and how crucial Thad Matta's hire is for Mike Woodson (27:26). Then we talk tournament surprises before we hit Anthony with some jump shots (43:45).

Episode 45 - Indiana Hoops and Anthony Rothman

If you're an Ohio State hoops fan this will be 45 minutes of content you don't want to miss. We explore a lot of avenues with Buckeye basketball with beat writer Adam Jardy, who got to cover this wild NCAA Tournament in person, which he touches on near the end of the pod. Adam gives you a hint at some in depth pieces he may do in the offseason about measuring success (15:05). We also discuss how Thad Matta still affects this program (18:54) and how unique of an era Chris Holtmann is following up. And Tim goes in on Kansas and yet another early exit (6:40). Enjoy the pod everyone, and keep enjoying the madness.

Episode 44 - Total Buckeye breakdown with Adam Jardy, and we're onto the Sweet 16

Because Evil Bald Colin couldn't throw down on this fine day in history we are giving you our conversation with Ohio State basketball coach Chris Holtmann from our Zoom party on Sunday night (10:47). Also hear Holtmann get as emotional as he can get (21:07) in the immediate aftermath of the Illinois game. And Timmy Hall's son Jack Hall stops by (2:15) for the Final Four picks and upset specials. Get the young people into it early I say!

Episode 43 - Chris Holtmann and bracket tips from 9 year olds

The brackets are out. We've had less than 24 hours to break them down. And of course Gonzaga got that path that pushes Tim's take on the Zags going out before the Final Four to the brink. Lots of bracket breakdown, thoughts on the OSU-ILL OT thriller (14:00), THE FINAL FOUR PICKS (20:47) and Tim's Buckeye to watch in the tourney (23:15) not named Duane or EJ. Let's get it poppin.

Episode 42 - The calm before the storm

It's an emotional day. EBC is cherishing it. Tim has a hypothetical chalk board bracket that's been up for a year. It's time to heal and move thru this with the event of all sporting events. The guys get into Georgetown's run (8:16), the Ohio Bobcats (18:43). Did you see Josh Pastner's on court reaction to the ACC title? It was legendary (21:28). And we preview The Buckeyes and Illini (28:10). Plus so much more madness! Enjoy this day everyone.

Episode 41 - SELECTION SUNDAY

Our heads our spinning. There's one day to go. We're exhausted and happy at the same time. We tip it off with some Big East action, some love for that Creighton and UConn game. Full reaction to Ohio State vs. Purdue and the overtime thriller (12:36) and the near first fight between Howard and Turgeon before that. A look to the OSU-Mich rematch in the semis (17:11). EBC has a new favorite player and the reason is amazing (27:46). And who are our favorite coaches? (29:40) Buckle up, we are getting completely Mad About Hoops now!

Episode 40 - The Eve of Selection Sunday

It's a Friday morning in the thick of conference tournament action. Tim slept in his clothes on the couch, and EBC is thinking about things like Texas (4:24) and Tournament seed statistics that will blow you away (8:55). The boys talk about Indiana's sad and pathetic exit and Archie's future (11:35) and they talk about Dan Gavitt's insane comments (18:40) about 5 players being enough for the NCAAs.

Episode 39 - Conference Tournament Craze

Colin and Tim hop into the world of Mid-Major tournaments and the exciting games that have happened so far! They look back on their times going to tournament games, and they drop news on a Selection Sunday broadcast!

Episode 38: Mid-Major Tournament Madness + Selection Sunday News

Colin and Tim examine the landscape of college basketball with Conference tournaments underway! A point guard for Detroit Mercy stands out, America East and Big South Tournaments begin Saturday, and hot takes about Gonzaga and Baylor heading into the postseason!

Episode 37: Bubble Watch + Gonzaga Hot Takes

Colin and Tim take a look at the teams that are getting hot at the right time, and those heading in the wrong direction. Buckeyes vs Michigan comes this weekend and should be the game of the year! Plus the story of Butler legend Brandon Miller.

Episode 36: Risers & Fallers + Game of the Year

Let The Fan’s Timmy Hall and “Evil Bald” Colin Barringer entertain you with their love and passion of college basketball. Whether it’s EBC’s infatuation with random mid majors or Tim’s desire tour every classic venue in America, these episodes will have something for every college hoop head. Bottom line….it’s two dudes who are Mad About Hoops! Don’t miss a thing and subscribe today.

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