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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…
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Locked On College BasketballEXPERT: Kentucky's LAST roster spot sparks intense conversation! Which TOP TIER senior will win out?
Kentucky Wildcats face a pivotal choice as Mark Pope weighs three elite transfer options—Jaxon Kohler, Mark Mitchell, and Keyshawn Hall—for the team's final…
Locked On College BasketballDarrion Williams BOOMERANGS back to Texas Tech in latest 5-in-5 eligibility chaos! NCAA in turmoil?
Texas Tech’s frontcourt reunites as Darrion Williams returns to Lubbock alongside the anticipated comeback of JT Toppin—can Grant McCasland’s squad vault into…
Locked On College BasketballFormer Denver Nuggets GM UNLOCKS key to successful recruiting in NIL and transfer portal era!
Can data-driven scouting revolutionize college basketball’s transfer portal chaos? Former Denver Nuggets GM Calvin Booth unveils The Standard Front Office, a…
Locked On College BasketballSENIOR IMPACT: Louisville’s Alvaro Folgueiras Could IGNITE ACC Success—Breakout Potential
Louisville Cardinals could be poised for an ACC resurgence as Pat Kelsey’s loaded transfer class takes center stage. Alvaro Folgueiras—the “Florida…
Locked On College BasketballSHOCKING SETBACK: Illinois Star David Mirkovic Undergoes Foot Surgery, Season Hopes in JEOPARDY?!
Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball faces a setback as star big man David Mirkovic undergoes foot surgery, casting uncertainty over their high expectations for…
Locked On College BasketballBREAKOUT ALERT: Auburn's Owen Freeman & Alabama's Brandon Garrison Poised to EXPLODE This Season
Auburn Tigers look to resurrect Owen Freeman’s dominance as a Big Ten Freshman of the Year—can he lead a breakout campaign in the SEC under Coach Steven Pearl?…
Locked On College BasketballCHAOS: Arizona LANDS RJ Godfrey as Transfer Portal ruling ROCKS College Basketball | Indiana update!
Arizona Wildcats land Clemson transfer RJ Godfrey, reshaping their frontcourt and igniting Final Four buzz. Can Tommy Lloyd’s newest addition push Arizona into…
Locked On College BasketballMAYHEM: Class of 2022 GRANTED 5th year, but CLARIFICATION halts transfer portal movement! Now what?
Judge Sweeney’s Colorado injunction shakes up college basketball as the entire Class of 2022 earns a 5th year of eligibility—yet transfer chaos and legal…
Locked On College BasketballBREAKTHROUGH: Mackenzie Mgbako’s Texas A&M ASCENT; Kam Williams PREPARES Big Jump for Kentucky
Texas A&M eyes an SEC breakout as Mackenzie Mgbako’s return to full health could unlock the Aggies’ high-octane Bucky Ball system. Is this the year Mgbako…
Locked On College BasketballBRACKET SET! Will Arizona & BYU help get Maui Invitational BACK to Being an ELITE MTE in 2026?
Southwest Maui Invitational matchups promise a deeper field as Arizona and BYU headline the bracket, aiming to restore excitement missing from last season…
Locked On College BasketballBREAKOUT: St. John's stars Ruben Prey and Ian Jackson poised to EXPLODE for Rick Pitino this year!
St. John’s Red Storm look primed for a Big East shakeup as juniors Ruben Prey and Ian Jackson headline breakout picks. Prey’s sharpshooting and expanded role…
Locked On College BasketballINSIDER: Purdue's RELOADED backcourt after Braden Smith departure - are Boilermakers inevitable?
Purdue Basketball reloads after massive roster turnover, with the guard room eyeing Big Ten dominance yet again. Freshman Luke Ertel’s intensity and CJ Cox’s…
Locked On College BasketballSHOCKER: Jamichael Stillwell FLIPS on UCF, Texas Tech could snag STAR forward in eligibility saga!
Texas Tech Red Raiders could shake up the Big 12 with a surprise frontcourt addition as Jamichael Stillwell eyes a last-minute move from UCF—possibly flipping…
Locked On College BasketballBREAKOUT CANDIDATES: Jamarion Bateman & Paul Mbiya To Make Major IMPACT for Iowa State & Kansas
Big 12 contenders Iowa State and Kansas are betting big on rising sophomores to fuel their upcoming seasons. Can Jamarion Bateman step up to fill the Cyclones’…
Locked On College BasketballFLORIDA HOMECOMING: Miami Lands LJ Cason, the LONE Michigan Transfer - INTRIGUING 5-in-5 Case Study
Miami Hurricanes basketball land a major addition as LJ Cason transfers home from Michigan, igniting buzz about their 2026-27 ACC title hopes...but there are…
Locked On College BasketballSOPHOMORE BREAKOUTS: Omer Mayer's BIG Shoes to Fill | Nik Khamenia: If you Can't Beat 'Em, Join 'Em
It's part 1 of our Sophomore Breakout Series! Andy Patton & Isaac Schade look at players in the Big Ten, Big East, & Best of the rest as breakout sophomores…
Locked On College BasketballSOFT: BYU reveals WEAK Non-Conference slate! Bruce Branch III, Rob Wright DESERVE more challenges!
BYU Cougars’ aggressive recruiting makes headlines, but are they undermining their March Madness ambitions with a soft non-conference schedule? Andy Patton…
Locked On College BasketballCayden Daughtry DOMINATES at Peach Jam! Can his game translate to the college hoops level?
Cayden Daughtry’s electric Peach Jam performance has the college basketball world buzzing—can a 6-foot “mighty mite” become a scoring legend in the new 5-and-5…
Locked On College BasketballFUTURE STARS: Tyran Stokes (KU), Jordan Smith (Ark), & Caleb Holt (Az) DOMINATE 2026 Newcomer Draft
College basketball’s future stars are already making waves before ever stepping onto the court. Who will become the next breakout sensation? The conversation…
Locked On College BasketballCollege Basketball Roster CHAOS Isn't Over?! NBA Summer League Players Could RETURN?!
College basketball roster chaos might not be over just yet. Could players currently competing in NBA Summer League actually find their way back to college…
Locked On College BasketballSURPRISE: Donovan Dent changes retirement plans after 5-in-5 ruling! Where will ELITE guard end up?
Donovan Dent’s sudden un-retirement stirs the college basketball landscape—will Gonzaga or another contender land the potential All-American point guard in…
Locked On College BasketballCincinnati lands MJ Collins as NCAA LOSES another legal battle! Who else will be back?
Ohio court ruling triggers unprecedented chaos in NCAA basketball eligibility—are the floodgates open for a fifth year frenzy? Andy Patton unpacks how MJ…
Locked On College BasketballSHOCK: Marcus Spears Jr. reclassifies with Texas! Longhorns' roster among college basketball's best?
Texas Longhorns land Marcus Spears Jr., the nation’s No. 1 prospect for the 2027 class, who’s reclassifying to join the roster immediately. Does this make…
Locked On College BasketballGAMECHANGER: Nikola Kusturica ELEVATES UCLA hoops! Can Mick Cronin keep star Serbian for 2 years?
UCLA Bruins shake up college basketball with the blockbuster signing of Serbian star Nikola Kusturica. Can Mick Cronin’s new wing elevate UCLA to a Big Ten…
Locked On College BasketballTexas Lands TOP HOOPS RECRUIT MARCUS SPEARS JR. | The Big 3 in 30 College
Texas lands Marcus Spears Jr., Louisville pushes for Aaron Webb and Domantas Sabonis makes a record donation to Gonzaga. #marcusspearsjr #aaronwebb…
Locked On College BasketballRETURNING PLAYERS DRAFT! Is Florida's Thomas Haugh the first player off the board?
College basketball’s elite returners shake up the preseason power rankings—who are the real difference-makers this year? Andy Patton and Isaac Schade draft…
Locked On College BasketballVITAL RETENTION: Jeremy Fears & Coen Carr LEAD Michigan State's CHARGE for Big Ten Greatness
Michigan State Spartans eye a Final Four return as Jeremy Fears Jr. leads a high-powered, veteran squad into the 2026-27 college basketball season. Coen Carr’s…
Locked On College BasketballJT Toppin set to RETURN for Texas Tech, but when? | Michigan keeping roster intact so far!
Texas Tech gets a major boost as JT Toppin confirms his return for the 2026-27 season after last year's ACL injury. With questions swirling about his recovery…
Locked On College BasketballRESET: UCLA COUNTS on Trent Perry, Eric Dailey Jr. to LEAD With Clark, Dent, & Bilodeau Out the Door
UCLA Bruins lean into Mick Cronin’s defensive mindset as returning starters Trent Perry, Eric Dailey Jr., and Xavier Booker set the tone for 2026-27. With…
Locked On College BasketballMichigan KEEPS BRANDON MCCOY After Coaching Change | The Big 3 in 30 College
Brandon McCoy stays at Michigan, Shawn Eichorst takes over at Wisconsin and Penn State misses on Khalil Taylor. #brandonmccoy #shawneichorst #khaliltaylor 📢…
Locked On College BasketballKerr Kriisa's $2M FRAUD scheme uncovered by FBI! What's next for former college guard?
FBI arrest shakes college basketball as former Arizona, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Cincinnati point guard Kerr Kriisa faces wire fraud charges exceeding $2.2…
Locked On College BasketballWas UConn or Villanova the GREATEST national champion of the last decade? | Where Michigan ranks!
Villanova Wildcats cement their legacy as the decade’s most dominant NCAA men’s basketball champion—are they college basketball’s true gold standard? Andy…
Locked On College BasketballSt. John's faces MAJOR setback as Donnie Freeman suffers season ending Achilles injury!
St. John’s face a major setback as star forward Donnie Freeman suffers a season-ending Achilles injury, leaving their formidable frontcourt exposed in the Big…
Locked On College BasketballROSTER REVOLUTION: Texas Longhorns RELOAD with Isaiah Johnson, David Punch in Massive Offseason Haul
Texas Longhorns reload after massive roster turnover as Sean Miller’s pivotal offseason sets the stage for a high-stakes Year Two in Austin. Can breakout…
Locked On College BasketballRESURRECTED: Gonzaga Headlines New Pac-12 as Mountain West Powers BOOST League Status
Pac-12 basketball is reborn with Gonzaga leading a bold new era—can this revamped conference reclaim its Power status? Isaac Schade and Andy Patton unpack the…
Locked On College BasketballArizona Wildcats land Maksim Brnovich, is he Tommy Lloyd's replacement for Koa Peat?
Tommy Lloyd’s Arizona Wildcats reload with 18-year-old Montenegrin wing Maksim Brnović — could he be the missing link for another Final Four push? Andy Patton…
Locked On College BasketballRanking the most ELITE one-and-done stars from the past decade in CBB! Kentucky SNUBBED?
Zion Williamson, Cooper Flagg, and Cam Boozer headline the top 10 one-and-done freshmen who redefined college basketball from 2016-17 through 2025-26. Can…
Locked On College BasketballNarcisse Ngoy drafted by Clippers, will COMPETE for Auburn! Is 'draft-and-stash' era upon us?
NBA draft chaos sends shockwaves through college basketball as Narcisse Ngoy is "draft-and-stashed" by the Los Angeles Clippers while still set to suit up for…
Locked On College BasketballDOMINANCE: Will Florida Lead the Charge to Propel SEC BACK to the Top of College Basketball?
SEC basketball aims to reclaim national dominance—can Todd Golden and the Florida Gators lead the charge? With a reloaded frontcourt featuring Alex Condon…
Locked On College BasketballNO MORE UTAH! AJ Dybantsa Headed to NATION'S CAPITAL, Darryn Peterson to Jazz | Dusty May gets MOREZ
Big 12 stars AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson shock NBA Draft pundits as the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz pass on an expected blockbuster trade that would…
Locked On College BasketballBREAKING: Dusty May STUNS College Basketball: Leaves Michigan for Dallas Mavericks Job
Dusty May has officially left Michigan to become the next head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, just months after leading the Wolverines to a national…
Locked On College BasketballMVP POTENTIAL: Will Darryn Peterson be future FACE of the NBA? Can AJ Dybantsa take over the league?
NBA Draft fever peaks as Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa emerge as leading MVP contenders from a stacked lottery class. Who boasts the highest ceiling among…
Locked On College BasketballTop 10 College Basketball Players of the Decade IGNITE Debate: Only ONE Freshman On the List?!
College basketball’s last decade has been dominated by elite talent—but which players truly defined the era? Andy Patton and Isaac Schade count down the top 10…
Locked On College BasketballNCAA rules for international pros just EMPTY threats as coaches keep signing them!
NCAA’s crackdown on international pros sparks debate as top programs, including LSU and St. John’s, continue to add experienced European and global talent. Are…
Locked On College BasketballGAMECHANGER: LJ Smith Joins Ohio State Early, BOOSTS Buckeyes Into Big Ten Contender Status
Ohio State Buckeyes get a major offseason boost as five-star combo guard L.J. Smith reclassifies and joins Jake Diebler’s squad early. How does Smith’s…
Locked On College BasketballSURPRISE: Key Blue Bloods NOT among top ten programs of the decade! | Who takes the top spot?
UConn Huskies claim the top spot as the most dominant men’s college basketball program of the past decade, with multiple national championships and unrivaled…
Locked On College BasketballIMPACT: Jalen Brunson's Finals MVP ELEVATES Darius Acuff Jr.'s NBA draft stock dramatically!
Jalen Brunson’s NBA Finals MVP sparks fresh debate: can smaller, offensive-minded guards like Darius Acuff Jr. become true centerpieces for NBA contenders?…
Locked On College BasketballRELENTLESS: Arizona’s Big 12 Title DEFENSE Faces Fierce Road | Conference Schedule Matrix RELEASED!
Arizona faces a demanding Big 12 schedule as Tommy Lloyd’s squad aims to defend its conference title. Challenging home-and-away matchups against Arizona State…
Locked On College BasketballBREAKOUT: Six Power 5 transfers set to EXPLODE at Mid-Major programs this college hoops season!
Power Five transfers set to become breakout stars at mid-major programs—who will shine the brightest in college basketball’s new landscape? Andy Patton…
Locked On College BasketballDOMINANCE: Duke, Michigan, & Arizona PRIMED to Take Over Next Decade of College Basketball
Duke, Michigan, and Arizona emerge as college basketball’s programs to watch for the next decade—will John Scheyer, Dusty May, and Tommy Lloyd build dynasties?…
Locked On College BasketballDISASTER: Brendan Sorsby Ruling Sets OFF Alarming Precedent in College Sports Meltdown!
College athletics face an all-time low as a shocking court ruling allows Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to return despite betting scandals—has the…
Locked On College BasketballDuke and Florida set to CLASH in ACC-SEC challenge! | Will Wade avoids facing the Wolfpack
Duke Blue Devils prepare for a high-stakes road showdown against Florida Gators, as two of college basketball’s top contenders face off in the ACC-SEC…
Locked On College BasketballSHOCKWAVE: St. John's Lands Tounde Yessoufou at Withdrawal Deadline; 3rd Straight Big East TITLE?!
St. John’s lands Baylor transfer Tounde Yessoufou as Rick Pitino reloads for a third-straight Big East title push. Can the Red Storm’s revamped…
Locked On College BasketballCONCERN: Is Arizona in trouble up front without Koa Peat? Where will Tommy Lloyd turn next season?
Arizona Wildcats face major uncertainty after missing out on both Koa Peat and Milan Momcilovic — can Tommy Lloyd’s squad find a new frontcourt anchor before…
Locked On College BasketballURGENT: UCLA Bruins MISSED on star transfer Tounde Yessoufou, does Mick Cronin have a BACKUP plan?
UCLA Bruins face a pivotal crossroads as Mick Cronin’s squad enters the new season with more questions than answers. Can returning starters Trent Perry, Eric…
Locked On College BasketballKentucky Lands TOP TRANSFER Milan Momcilovic | The Big 3 in 30 College
Kentucky gets transfer Milan Momcilovic and Bill Self wants to add another player at Kansas this offseason. Gonzaga goes after a late 2026 recruit…
Locked On College BasketballOPENING NIGHT FIRE! Florida vs. Miami Adds to An ELECTRIC Opening Night Slate for College Basketball
Florida vs. Miami highlights a new Opening Night event for College Basketball, which will add to a slate that already includes Gonzaga/Purdue, UCLA/Arizona, &…
Locked On College BasketballBREAKING: Milan Momcilovic COMMITS to Kentucky | Wildcats Now Have Nation's BEST 3-point Shooter
Milan Momcilovic has officially committed to Kentucky & Mark Pope. This is a huge get for the Wildcats who have struggled to get their guy this offseason…
Locked On College BasketballMilan Momcilovic RESHAPES offseason for Kentucky, if they can outbid Louisville and Arizona!
ACC contenders battle for elite shooting as Milan Momcilovic—the nation’s most efficient three-point marksman—narrows his choices to Kentucky, Louisville, and…
Locked On College BasketballNBA DRAFT DECISIONS Have Huge Impact On Upcoming College Basketball Season | The Big 3 in 30 College
Koa Peat decides to stay in the NBA Draft and Milan Momcilovic will return to college and enter the transfer portal. Florida football coaches make big money…