The 2018-19 NCAA college basketball season tips off Nov. 6. Heading into this season, Kansas tops the Associated Press’ Top 25 preseason poll followed by Kentucky, Gonzaga, Duke and Virginia in the top five spots. Defending national champions Villanova are ranked No. 9 coming into the season and have won two of the past three NCAA tournament championships. To help you get geared up for the season, here are some college basketball podcasts to listen to.
Hosted by three former basketball players who never played beyond high school, the Three-Man-Weave podcast features Matt Cox, Ky McKeon and Jim Root discussing all things college basketball. The bi-weekly show features conference previews, the latest news on and off the court, and which teams they are most excited to watch. Recent episodes include: "SEC Preview," "Big 12 Preview" and "3MW Special with Ken Pomeroy."
From the network that has become synonymous with March Madness and college basketball, this podcast — hosted by Gary Parrish — features interviews with the biggest names in the sport and provides the latest insight on a variety of topics. Recent episodes include: "Guilty verdicts across the board make for historic, landmark day in college sports — not for the better," "Kansas, Duke, LSU face the federal fire" and "Loyola-Chicago’s non-con schedule shows why college hoops is still a rigged game."
Hosts Mike Randle and Gus Kearns give college basketball a closer look all throughout the year. Along with team and conference previews, episodes feature guest discussions about the latest news and notes on college hoops. Recent episodes include: "Buffalo Bulls - Paul Peck," "Gonzaga Bulldogs - Jim Meehan" and "SMU Mustangs - Philip Mayer."
College Basketball Talk host Rob Dauster gives listeners the latest news on college basketball from around the country. Along with the news, Dauster provides a weekly recap of all the hardwood action from every conference, the latest in recruiting news and the future of the sports. Recent episodes include: "Big Ten Preview," "Big East Preview" and "Preseason Top 25, All-American teams."