Indiana's Mike Woodson is embracing the high expectations for the Hoosiers this season. What must happen for them to reach those expectations? Who makes the biggest jump from last year to this year? Who steps up as a newcomer? Philosophy on scheduling. Big Ten title or bust? And what makes the combination of Trayce Jackson-Davis and Race Thompson so good? Plus, only five weeks away from college basketball! Jon continues to hit the road to bring you the inside scoop.

Houston's Kelvin Sampson has guided the Cougars' program to all time highs and is looking for complete player buy in this season to take them a step further. What can we expect from this year's team? Why roster depth leads to competitive practicing. Building and establishing a culture that has one level, one standard. Thoughts on how the American Athletic Conference has helped them grow and left coach feeling appreciative. Do they need the Big 12 from a basketball perspective to be in a...

Creighton's Greg McDermott thinks he may have the deepest teams he's ever had and knows there are high expectations that come with all the buzz. How the end of last year helped the team gain confidence. Which newcomer will provide the biggest lift? Can Ryan Nembhard regain his form after injury? Scheduling to ability and the need to be tested in the non-conference. Thoughts on the Big East conference. Weird without Jay Wright? And can they win the conference out right this year? Plus, Jon...

North Carolina's Hubert Davis is excited for this season and looking forward to building off last year's success. How are they handling expectations? Just how good can this year's team be? The difference between making suggestions and decisions. Why it's all about how you respond. Developing depth for their style of play. Why roles are developed through competition. And with a ton of returning players and high expectations, can the Tar Heels block out the outside noise? Plus, we are...

San Diego's Steve Lavin is excited to be back coaching and looks forward to the challenges of building a program that sustains winning. What brought him back to the sport after working in the media? What made USD the perfect re-entry point? How he's a different coach now versus his last year at St. John's. Exploring his recruiting philosophy. What was the pitch that led to the influx of talent into the program? Realistic goals for year one? And why it's all about building up to play your best...

San Diego State's Brian Dutcher is excited about the Aztecs' returning nucleus and is eager to reclaim the Mountain West title. Why he believes team experience coupled with key newcomers will be a formula for success. Exploring how team culture is formed. Navigating a challenging non-conference schedule. Being included in perhaps the best Maui Invitational field ever. Other conference challengers. And why at the end of the day, it's all about proving it on the court! Plus, a full Mountain...

UCLA's Mick Cronin has high expectations for this year's Bruins squad! What are the biggest keys to success this year? Thoughts on the future move to the Big 10. Getting more exposure on the west coast. Initial impressions of the team. Why he's excited about his group of Freshman. Could Jaime Jaquez be the best wing player in the NCAA? Added depth. Finding their identity on defense. And after a Final Four appearance two years ago and a trip to the Sweet 16 last year, is a National...

TCU's Jamie Dixon knows that with five returning starters, the Horned Frogs aren't sneaking up on anyone this year! Why the excitement is already building for the season coming up. Remembering last season's magical run through the NCAA tournament. The process of getting better over the summer. Why coach wants their defense to be the calling card this year. Can it be tops in the nation? Out of the returning starters, who makes the biggest jump? The importance of developing depth. Why they must...

Iowa's Fran McCaffery takes a lot of pride in the Hawkeyes' ability to replenish quality talent and this year's team will have no shortage of it. His thoughts on how last season ended. Can Kris Murray become a star and have a spike in production? The confidence of Tony Perkins. Playing Duke at Madison Square Garden. Thoughts on USC and UCLA joining the Big Ten? Ideas on how to clean up transfer rules. And Iowa overachieved last year... What has to happen for that to occur again? Plus, a full...

Miami's Jim Larranaga was thrilled with the Hurricanes' Elite Eight appearance last year and hopes to blend his newcomers into the program seamlessly with the veterans. "Small ball" seemed to work well for them last year; will that be the plan again this year? The value of transfers vs high school players. How much longer does he see himself coaching? And what are the keys for a Final Four run? Plus, a full ACC preseason preview!

Missouri's Dennis Gates has hit the ground running and is busy re-invigorating the Tigers' rich basketball program. How did he choose Missouri as his next coaching stop? Restoring program core values. The importance of team connectivity. Learning from his mentor Leonard Hamilton. The importance of emotional intelligence and keeping high standards. And why getting back to the NCAA Tournament is the primary goal. Plus, a full SEC preseason preview! Final Four or bust for Kentucky? Tennessee...

St. John's Mike Anderson enters his 4th year as the head coach and knows the time is now to make the NCAA Tournament. Feelings about last season. What he knows about the job now that he didn't when he took it? Why the excitement around the newcomers is growing. How will they balance team scoring? The power of retaining players. Will that be a factor this year? The Big East without Jay Wright. And how important is it to the program to be one of the teams in the bracket on Selection Sunday?...

Cincinnati's Wes Miller believes they laid a solid foundation in his first year but knows there is still room to grow. How can they get back to their standard of being a consistent player in the NCAA Tournament? Discussing the different ways to build a roster in today's game. Roy Williams' support and influence. Why he feels their advantage this year is positional length. Why this year's Maui Invitational is a huge opportunity. Thoughts on the move to the Big 12 in coming years. And what are...

Davidson's Matt McKillop is ready to take over the program associated with the McKillop name. When did he first think his father would possibly retire? Was he always the heir apparent to the program... How did those discussions go down? What attributes did he learn from the legendary basketball coach? And how much will be around? How he plans to put his own finger prints on the program. Navigating a sound A-10. Thoughts on his roster. And what are the goals in year one? Plus, a full Atlantic...

The great Jay Wright knows the one thing in life that is definite, is change. How is the former Villanova head coach doing in his post coaching career? Would he come back? Could he ever see himself coaching somewhere other than Villanova? The strong statement sent by the school to hire from within. How the pandemic altered his timeline. How will he impact the program without being overbearing? Why he believes N.I.L deals will keep players in school but guidelines for the offseason need...

The legendary Mike Krzyzewski reflects on the past and discusses the future of Duke basketball. It's the end of an era but a celebration of a nearly five decade career! When did he know Jon Scheyer was the right guy to succeed him? The state of College basketball. Time to restructure? And how often will he attend games? Plus, it's NBA draft week so we are inching towards full clarity for next season!

LSU's Matt McMahon is excited for the opportunity to build back the Tigers' program and is in it for the long haul. Can he bring his winning ways to Baton Rouge? Saying good bye to his team at Murray State and why he wasn't in a hurry to leave. The break neck pace at which coaching searches happen. What's the key to finding rhythm and continuity with thirteen new players? When continuity becomes an advantage. The process of building a roster from scratch. An Adam Miller update. And realistic...

Seton Hall's Shaheen Holloway is living in the moment and looking to ride the momentum of a magical NCAA Tournament run into success at his alma mater. What has the last few months been like? Balancing distractions. Leading St. Peter's on a historical tournament run and then having to say good bye. What's in store for the Pirates in year one? Being a coach in the vaunted Big East. Rounding out coaching staff and non-conference scheduling. Which newcomers make an impact? Gelling a new team....

Duke's Jon Scheyer is ready to lead the Blue Devils into the next chapter but is still getting used to being called the head coach at his alma mater. How will he put his own stamp on the program? Following a coaching legend. The genesis of his coaching desire. The excitement builds around a deep incoming freshman class. Who steps up to provide leadership? Why iron sharpens iron... The pros and cons of a tough early season schedule. The surreal moment between Duke and UNC at the Final Four....

Mississippi State's Chris Jans has a vision for what the Bulldogs program should look and feel like and is ready to get to work. Will his mid-major success translate to victories in the SEC? Thoughts on the roster he inherits. Why he's building a team for a season and not the long term. Tapping into the past success of the program. Why key additions need to earn playing time. Respecting SEC competition but not fearing it. And is a deep run in the NCAA tournament a possibility in year one?

Louisville's Kenny Payne is back at his alma mater and ready to re-establish the winning culture the Cardinals are accustomed to. Why he left a great NBA job to coach in college... What is he anticipating as far as possible NCAA sanctions? How last year's adversity will make for a stronger team this year. What are his year one goals? The importance of rallying the community. And why it's all about sustaining success. Plus, some of the sports marquee names are finding schools to play at next...

Florida's Todd Golden is eager to get the Gators back atop the SEC and into the NCAA Tournament making a deep run. How he engineered the turnaround at his past job. Utilizing analytics. Coaching experience. Impressions of the team. Goals for year one? The Billy Donovan factor. And the path taken to a prime job at the age of 36. Plus, Creighton lands a top transfer. And "Portal Kombat" rages on!

Villanova's Kyle Neptune ushers in a new era of Wildcats' basketball. How did he land one of college basketball's most coveted jobs after one season at Fordham? His relationship with Jay Wright and what he learned from him. Replacing a legend. Thoughts on the team he is taking over. Updates on Justin Moore and Caleb Daniels. And why it's all about focusing inwards and building team relationships. Plus, how N.I.L. is heading toward uncharted territory. And other "big picture" storylines.

Xavier's Sean Miller is back for another round with the Musketeers and knows the future is bright. What did he learn from his year away from the sport? Anything new in the coaching holster? Why his biggest goal was to keep the talented core of the program intact. His feelings watching Arizona. Playing in the Big East, a basketball centric league, with no Jay Wright at Villanova... Exciting? How long should Xavier fans expect it to take to get back to a high-ranking tournament team? And why...

Butler's Thad Matta is recharged and excited for the opportunity to lead a program he has such pride for. Discussing why Butler was the right landing spot for him coming out of retirement and how much familiarity played a role. How has he evolved as a coach? Early impressions of the roster. Dealing with a new style of recruiting. Thoughts on the Big East. The importance of enjoying the journey. How he viewed his time at Ohio State. Why passing on knowledge is a big focal point. And what are...