Shows / Locked On College Basketball
Locked On College Basketball
Locked On College Basketball podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of all the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info in college hoops. Hosted by Isaac Schade and Andy Patton, the Locked On College Basketball podcast provides your daily college basketball fix with big-name expert opinions, player and coach interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things college basketball. You’ll get all the heart-pounding action, buzzer-beating shots…
Episodes
Locked On College BasketballNEXT MAN UP: Iowa State Cyclones CONFRONT Offense Void Post-Milan Momcilovic, Joshua Jefferson Era
Iowa State Cyclones face a new era as top scorers Milán Momcilović and Joshua Jefferson move on. Can Tamin Lipsey, Ryan Prather, and Jamarion Batemon fill the…
Locked On College BasketballRISING: Is Nikola Kusturica READY to lead Mick Cronin and UCLA Bruins to Big Ten CHAMPIONSHIP?
UCLA Bruins gear up for a high-stakes March run as Mick Cronin welcomes superstar freshman Nikola Kusturica to an already talented roster. Can this mix of…
Locked On College BasketballHISTORIC RUN: Nate Oats Has Taken Alabama to NEW HEIGHTS! Is Another FINAL FOUR Coming?
Alabama Crimson Tide eye a new level under Nate Oats after four straight Sweet 16s. Can Amari Allen and Aden Holloway lead the charge to another Bama Final…
Locked On College BasketballSWEET 16 ENERGY: Duke vs. Kansas highlights OUTSTANDING college basketball exhibition weekend slate!
College basketball’s exhibition season explodes with Sweet 16-level matchups, dramatic upsets, and breakout stars! Kansas star Tyran Stokes dominates with 27…
Locked On College BasketballBUY-IN: Pat Kelsey MUST UNITE Louisville’s Transfer Stars for ACC Glory
Louisville Cardinals assemble a transfer-powered starting five, but it’s freshman Obinna Ekezie’s electric debut that could truly define their season. Can…
Locked On College Basketball"Mystery Roster" for Texas Tech in 2026-27? Who is Eligible & When Will JT Toppin be BACK Healthy?!
Texas Tech Red Raiders face season-defining uncertainty as Darrion Williams' eligibility and JT Toppin’s health hang in the balance. With potential Final Four…
Locked On College BasketballCONTENDERS: Kansas' Tyran Stokes and Arkansas’ Jordan Smith Jr BATTLING to become top NBA draft pick!
2027 NBA Draft class wide open as Tyran Stokes, Jordan Smith Jr., and Caleb Holt headline a field with no clear front-runner. Can Kansas’s Stokes silence…
Locked On College BasketballHUGE: NCAA CHAOS unfolds as Trey Kaufman-Renn JOINS Kansas Jayhawks! Can Bill Self manage the drama?
Kansas Jayhawks overhaul their lineup as Trey Kaufman-Renn secures a controversial court injunction to join Bill Self’s squad, shaking up the Big 12 power…
Locked On College BasketballNO AJ DYBANTSA, NO PROBLEM: Can BYU Cougars OUTPERFORM last year with Rob Wright III in charge?
BYU Cougars enter a new chapter after AJ Dybantsa’s departure, but with Rob Wright III leading a revamped lineup, could they actually become stronger playoff…
Locked On College BasketballNEW ERA: San Francisco Dons primed to TAKE OVER new look West Coast Conference post Gonzaga!
San Francisco Dons test their rebuilt roster against Final Four powerhouse Arizona Wildcats—are Chris Gerlufsen’s international newcomers ready for prime time?…
Locked On College BasketballCONTENDER GAP: Thomas Haugh, Florida SEPARATE from SEC Pack - Can Hogs, Texas, Vols, UK Catch Them?
Florida Gators stand alone as the SEC’s only true national title contender—can any team close the gap? Andy Patton and Isaac Schade break down why Florida, led…
Locked On College BasketballUNFINISHED: Jon Scheyer & the RELOADED Duke Blue Devils EXPECT to Reach the Mountaintop in 2026-27!
Duke Blue Devils seek redemption after back-to-back 35-win seasons and ACC double championships, but questions linger—can Jon Scheyer finally capture his first…
Locked On College BasketballELIGIBILITY WINS: How Quinn Ellis and Keyshawn Hall REINVENT St. John's Big East title hopes!
St. John’s Basketball surges in the Big East race as Rick Pitino scores double eligibility wins with Keyshawn Hall and Quinn Ellis. Can the Johnnies capitalize…
Locked On College BasketballHOGS RELOADED: Can John Calipari’s Freshmen DOMINATE and Bring Arkansas Back to the Final Four?
Arkansas Razorbacks chase Final Four glory with John Calipari’s electrifying freshman class led by Jordan Smith Jr., JJ Andrews, and Miikka Muurinen. Can this…
Locked On College BasketballREVOLUTION: How Players Era & CEO Seth Berger Are TRANSFORMING College Hoops BEYOND NIL-Backed MTEs | Seth Berger Interview
Players Era revolutionizes college basketball, prioritizing NIL opportunities and putting athletes at the forefront of high-stakes events. CEO Seth Berger…
Locked On College BasketballURGENCY: Eric Musselman faces MAKE-OR-BREAK year with USC Trojans! Can young bigs thrive in Big Ten?
USC Trojans face make-or-break season as Eric Musselman enters year three under mounting pressure. With no 20-win campaigns or NCAA Tournament berths so far…
Locked On College BasketballREBIRTH: Can the Pac-12 POWER Their Way Back with Braden Huff and Gonzaga Leading the Charge?
Pac-12 basketball returns with a bold new look as Gonzaga, Utah State, San Diego State, and Texas State join Oregon State and Washington State in a revamped…
Locked On College BasketballLESSONS LEARNED? Mark Pope Works to FIX Kentucky Wildcats After Roster Missteps Last Season
Kentucky Wildcats overhaul their roster after last season’s point guard woes. Can Coach Mark Pope’s revamped lineup restore the program’s dominance in SEC…
Locked On College BasketballBREAKING: Oregon head coach Dana Altman retires effective IMMEDIATELY! What does it mean for Ducks?
Longtime Oregon Ducks head basketball coach Dana Altman is retiring, one day before Big Ten media day and less than a month until the college basketball season…
Locked On College BasketballSHAKEUP: Can Brian Dutcher GUIDE San Diego State through roster overhaul to SHOCK new look Pac-12?
San Diego State Aztecs basketball enters a new era—can Brian Dutcher’s squad reclaim their NCAA Tournament spot in a revamped Pac-12 conference? After heavy…
Locked On College BasketballREBORN: Villanova Wildcats set to CHALLENGE UConn and St. John's after major roster overhaul!
Villanova Wildcats aim to reclaim Big East dominance as Kevin Willard enters his second year at the helm. Can Villanova finally bridge the gap with UConn and…
Locked On College BasketballNEW ERA: Mark Few leads Gonzaga into Pac-12, can they get back to national championship contention?
Gonzaga Bulldogs embark on a new era, joining the revamped Pac-12 while striving to maintain their elite status. Braden Huff and Davis Fogle headline a roster…
Locked On College BasketballFINALLY! Michigan Ends Big Ten's 25-Year Title Drought - Can Illinois or Michigan State Run it Back?
Big Ten powers Illinois and Michigan State surge toward 2027 glory—can they follow-up Michigan's national championship with a second straight? Hosts Andy…
Locked On College BasketballRELOADED! Kelvin Sampson's Houston Cougars Aim for an NCAA RECORD-SETTING 6th Straight 30-Win Season
Houston Cougars eye a record-breaking 6th straight 30-win season—can Kelvin Sampson’s reloaded roster keep the streak alive? Isaac Schade and Parker Ainsworth…
Locked On College BasketballRELOAD: Can Arizona Wildcats and Ivan Kharchenkov MAINTAIN Big 12 dominance despite roster overhaul?
Arizona Wildcats eye back-to-back Big 12 titles—can anyone dethrone them? With Ivan Kharchenkov, Mo Krivas, and potential breakout freshman Caleb Holt leading…
Locked On College BasketballFRESHMAN SWAP! Can Tyran Stokes LEAD Kansas Jayhawks After Darryn Peterson Departure?
Kansas Jayhawks reload with star freshman Tyran Stokes eyeing Big 12 dominance—can Bill Self’s squad return to the top after recent tournament disappointments?…
Locked On College BasketballPERENNIAL?: Is Mark Byington turning Vanderbilt into an SEC POWERHOUSE with Tyler Tanner's return?
Vanderbilt Commodores reload with Tyler Tanner’s return and a new-look roster—can Mark Byington’s squad cement themselves as perennial SEC contenders after…
Locked On College BasketballNO CHALLENGE: UConn, St. John's CONTROL Big East | Can Villanova, Providence, or ANYONE Catch Up?
UConn and St. John’s remain the teams to beat as the Big East braces for another power struggle—but can rising squads like Villanova, Providence, or Marquette…
- Locked On College Basketball
UNSTOPPABLE: Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Can AVERAGE A Double-Double If New Front Court STEPS UP!
Michigan State Spartans basketball faces a season of transformation as Jeremy Fears returns poised for a breakout year, but who will emerge as his go-to weapon…
Locked On College BasketballDYNASTY: Mason Falslev set to turn Utah State into Pac-12 POWERHOUSE! Can they dethrone Gonzaga?
Utah State Aggies eye a breakthrough year as Mountain West Player of the Year Mason Falslev returns for a fourth head coach and the Aggies tackle the Pac-12…
Locked On College BasketballNEW ERA: North Carolina Tar Heels DITCH tradition, can NBA champion Michael Malone REVIVE UNC hoops?
North Carolina Tar Heels shake up college basketball after firing Hubert Davis and landing NBA champion Michael Malone as head coach. Can Malone, who lacks Tar…
Locked On College BasketballELITE: Texas Longhorns build BEST transfer portal class in CBB! Can Sean Miller make Final Four run?
Texas Longhorns reload with college basketball’s top transfer portal class—can Sean Miller turn talent into a Final Four run? Isaiah Johnson, David Punch, and…
Locked On College BasketballPOWER SHIFT: Newcomers Arizona & Houston Now RUN the Big 12; Can Kansas & Bill Self Get BACK On Top?
Newcomers Arizona Wildcats and Houston Cougars shake up the Big 12, leaving Kansas Jayhawks searching for answers. Can Bill Self return Kansas to dominance, or…
Locked On College BasketballPORTAL OVERHAUL: Indiana Hoosiers RELOAD With Markus Burton, Aiden Sherrell
Indiana Hoosiers reload with transfer portal stars as Markus Burton’s homecoming headlines year two of the Darren DeVries era. Will this retooled roster push…
Locked On College BasketballREUNION: Tamin Lipsey plans to RETURN to Iowa State if granted eligibility, MAJOR news for Cyclones!
Iowa State Cyclones eye blockbuster reunion with Tamin Lipsey as legal battles shake up NCAA basketball eligibility. Can Lipsey’s return counter the blow of…
Locked On College BasketballUNCERTAIN FUTURE: St. John's Big East 3-Peat in Jeopardy With Freeman Injury & Eligibility Concerns
St. John’s Red Storm aim for a historic Big East 3-peat, but an uncertain frontcourt could derail Rick Pitino’s powerhouse. Quinn Ellis brings steady…
Locked On College BasketballCONTENDERS: Virginia ready to DOMINATE ACC under Ryan Odom! Can Thijs de Ridder lead UVA over Duke?
Virginia Cavaliers basketball reemerges as a national contender under Ryan Odom, boasting 30 wins, a top-3 preseason ranking, and a reloaded starting five…
Locked On College Basketball3 BIDS?! Who Can Join VCU & St. Louis in the BIG DANCE to Represent the A10?
Atlantic 10 Conference eyes a 3-bid NCAA Tournament resurgence as VCU Basketball and St. Louis University (SLU) anchor a revitalized field. Can Dayton Flyers…
Locked On College BasketballUNFORGIVING: Duke Faces Most DAUNTING ACC Path Among Contenders While UNC's is Easier Sledding
Duke faces the ACC’s toughest road to a championship as the conference slate drops—while archrival North Carolina may cruise with the easiest path among…
Locked On College BasketballBREAKING: SEC threatens To EXPEL LSU over pro players! | Will this stop Lane Kiffin and Will Wade?
SEC threatens to expel LSU over “pro players” controversy. Is conference unity at risk, and how does it impact college basketball? Andy Patton breaks down the…
Locked On College BasketballTAKEOVER: Can Jai Lucas and Miami SURPASS Duke in ACC? Malik Reneau's eligibility could make it so!
Miami Hurricanes basketball surge toward ACC elite status—can Jai Lucas’ squad overtake Duke with Malik Reneau potentially back in the mix? Last year’s…
Locked On College BasketballSTEP UP: Illinois Fighting Illini face FINAL FOUR pressure as Brad Underwood returns ELITE talent!
Illinois Fighting Illini gear up for another Final Four run—can they defy the odds without Keaton Wagler's magic? Brad Underwood returns three key starters…
Locked On College BasketballDuke Still Controls ACC - BUT Virginia, Miami, Louisville CLOSING THE GAP! | ACC PREVIEW
Duke Men's Basketball remain the team to beat in the ACC, but recent home run coaching hires at Virginia, Louisville, and Miami are closing the gap fast. Will…
Locked On College BasketballNEW ERA: Duke’s Coach K Court EMBLAZONED With Edward Jones Sponsorship - The Cost of Doing Business
Coach K’s iconic court at Duke now features Edward Jones branding—has college basketball’s purity finally met its price? Hosts Isaac Schade and JJ Jackson…
Locked On College BasketballDISASTER: Michigan faces devastating Brandon McCoy ACL injury! Will Roddy Gayle SAVE the season?
Michigan Wolverines’ worst fears are realized as star freshman Brandon McCoy suffers a season-ending ACL injury, casting doubt on their national championship…
Locked On College BasketballRUPP REELING: Mark Mitchell DITCHES Kentucky—How Wildcats SURVIVE the BLOW to Their LINEUP
Kentucky Wildcats’ roller-coaster offseason takes another wild turn as Mark Mitchell shocks Big Blue Nation, backing out to remain with Missouri Tigers. Does…
Locked On College BasketballBREAKTHROUGH?: Can the Tennessee Volunteers, led by star Juke Harris, FINALLY reach the Final Four?
Tennessee Volunteers eye historic Final Four breakthrough as Rick Barnes assembles a transfer-heavy roster. With nine transfers, including key additions like…
Locked On College BasketballDISRUPTION! Can Michigan Wolverines REPEAT Even After a Late Coaching Change?
Michigan Wolverines prepare to defend their national title with a bold new era—can they repeat without Dusty May at the helm? Mike Boynton takes over as head…
Locked On College BasketballSEC CRACKDOWN: LSU's RJ Luis INELIGIBLE Again as Legal Tug-of-War Rolls Along
SEC lays down the law as RJ Luis is declared ineligible again, sparking chaos across college basketball rosters. With swift, unanimous action, the SEC…
Locked On College BasketballSHAMELESS: RJ Luis SECURES eligibility for LSU, after leaving college basketball for NBA! What now?
LSU Tigers shake up college basketball as RJ Luis is suddenly ruled eligible, igniting backlash across the NCAA landscape. The controversial injunction sends…
Locked On College BasketballMark Mitchell TRANSFORMS Kentucky Wildcats into TOP 5 contender! Final Four or BUST in Lexington?
Kentucky Wildcats reload with Mark Mitchell and eye a Final Four run under Mark Pope. Is this the most talented roster in college basketball? Andy Patton and…
Locked On College BasketballGAME-CHANGER: Mark Mitchell to Kentucky Wildcats, giving coach Pope ELITE roster in Lexington!
Kentucky Wildcats ignite NCAA buzz as Mark Mitchell commits, transforming a turbulent offseason into national championship aspirations. With Mitchell joining…
Locked On College BasketballSTACKED: Florida Gators’ Roster Continuity with Chinyelu, Haugh, Condon SIGNALS Frontcourt DOMINANCE
Florida Gators bring back a powerhouse lineup as Todd Golden's squad eyes another national championship run. Returning frontcourt stars Reuben Chinyelu, Thomas…
Locked On College BasketballBACK-TO-BACK?: Arizona Wildcats RELOAD After Final Four, Can ANOTHER Freshman (Caleb Holt) DELIVER?
Arizona Wildcats eye back-to-back Final Four runs—can Tommy Lloyd’s squad reload after losing top talent? Caleb Holt leads a promising mix of newcomers and…
Locked On College BasketballDYNASTY WATCH: Is a 4th Final Four in FIVE Years INEVITABLE for Dan Hurley, Braylon Mullins & UConn?
UConn Huskies reload for another Final Four quest as Braylon Mullins returns and Dan Hurley’s squad eyes redemption after last year’s national championship…
Locked On College BasketballCONFUSION: NCAA temporarily halts Ohio lawsuit, here's what it means for fifth year seniors!
NCAA’s 5-and-5 eligibility saga sparks chaos as court rulings sideline top college basketball seniors like MJ Collins and Kolby King. Will this legal roller…
Locked On College BasketballWill Wade lands FIRST 5-in-5 transfer, can Skyy Clark carry LSU's CHAOTIC roster to success in SEC?
LSU Tigers scramble to build a viable basketball roster as Skyy Clark commits, but is Will Wade’s gamble on transfer eligibility pushing the team to the brink?…
Locked On College Basketball"Keaton Kandidates": Can Arizona's Cameron Holmes & A Pair of NBA Sons BREAKOUT As Freshmen?
Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler came out of NOWHERE last season & wound up being the 5th pick of the 2026 NBA Draft. What freshmen might do the same this…
Locked On College BasketballLOADED: Duke Unveils Epic Non-Conference Slate Featuring UConn, Florida, Illinois, Illinois, & MORE!
Duke Blue Devils unleash a powerhouse non-conference basketball schedule—can Jon Scheyer’s stacked roster handle the nation’s toughest early slate? Isaac…
Locked On College BasketballAGAIN: Is Illinois' Brad Underwood about to REPEAT the Keaton Wagler miracle with Lincoln Williams?
Which under-the-radar freshman will become college basketball’s next breakout star? Illinois’ Lincoln Williams, ranked outside the top 200, draws striking…