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College Hoops Chat ShowSeason Preview: 3 Weeks to Opening Day, Florida Atlantic, Syracuse, Purdue, St. John's, Kentucky, Duke & Seton Hall!Click above to listen to the October 16, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat show (39 mins) - 2nd Show of 2023-24 CBB Season. We're a podcast now - used to be a radio show!
On this show, I chat with the following guests:
Neil Adler from Inside The Loud House website - we do a preview of Syracuse Basketball under new Coach Red Autry.
Steve Hiegel of Just College Basketball website - we discuss Matt Painter & Purdue, St. John's & Big Dance and Parity in March Madness.
#KennyFromRye - Ken Nixon is our top guest - we discuss...
2023-10-1739 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowWe're Back! Listen to College Hoops Chat Opening Show for 2023-24 Season - we discuss Iona, Big East, St. John's and more!Click above to listen to the October 9, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat show (44 mins). This is the opening show for our 4th Season.
We're a podcast now! For the past 3 years, our show was on WVOX Radio, but sadly that station closed down last month.
On this show, I chat with the following guests:
Guy Falotico from Iona Hoops website - we do an Iona Gaels preview & discuss the optimism at Iona thanks to new coach Tobin Anderson!
Patrick Madden of Big Big East Blog - we discuss the best teams in the...
2023-10-1044 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowLast Show of Season: New Iona Coach Tobin Anderson, Changes in Syracuse, Big East Additions & Portal/NIL Impact on High School Recruits, 4/24/23CLICK ABOVE to listen to April 24, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (47 mins). This is our final episode of the season!
I chat with following guests:
New Iona Coach Tobin Anderson: March Madness run, taking Iona job, jumping into recruiting, building his Gaels team and coaching philosophy!
Mike Waters of Post Standard newspaper: lots of changes for Syracuse Orange - new coach plus players coming and going via Transfer Portal!
Patrick Madden of Big Big East Blog: the Big East teams that are winning the Transfer Portal so far!
Coach Tom Fraher of Mount...
2023-04-2547 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowNew Quinnipiac Coach Tom Pecora, Fordham Update with Coach Urgo & AD Kull, Plus Iona Brings in Recruits, 4/17/23!CLICK ABOVE to listen to April 17, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (47 mins). I chat with our guests about the following:
New Quinnipiac Coach Tom Pecora - another shot at head coach, Bobcats return 5 experienced guys in rotation & recruiting in crazy portal era!
Fordham Update with Coach Keith Urgo and AD Ed Kull - 25 wins, Final 4 battle in A-10 Tourney, great crowd support & 23-24 outlook!
#KennyFromRye & I review Iona's recruiting additions (4 new freshmen & a transfer), and continue prior chat about Quinnipiac & Fordham!
We have 1 more show for this season on April 24 which will feature special...
2023-04-1847 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowUConn - National Champs & Transfer Portal Craziness, 4/10/23!CLICK ABOVE to listen to April 10, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins). I chat with our guests about the following:
Mike Solomon of Sidelines-UConn page on National Champion Univ. of Connecticut, and the Huskies win over San Diego St, big celebration and outlook for next season!
Sam Federman of Mid-Major Madness on Transfer Portal Craziness!
#KennyFromRye, our top caller, with more on Transfer Portal!
I add an update on Iona as new Coach Anderson tries to find transfers to replace the 10 Gaels players who entered the portal!
We have 2 more shows for this season...
2023-04-1146 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowNational Championship Pregame Show - UConn vs San Diego State - 4/3/23!Listen to April 3, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins). It's our National Championship Pregame Show - UConn vs San Diego State - with Mount St. Michael Coach Tom Fraher, Gus Kearns from Screen The Screener Podcast, Patrick Madden from Big Big East Blog and our Top Caller #KennyFrom Rye!
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: www.collegehoopschat.com. Email me if you have any questions or suggestions for the show.
Jim Maisano
2023-04-0447 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowMore March Madness, Elite 8 Review & Thoughts on Final 4, Plus Iona Coaching Update, 3/27/23!Listen to March 27, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins).
Dick Weiss, longtime CBB Analyst and member of National Sportswriters Hall of Fame; Guy Falotico from IonaHoops.com; & our top caller #KennyFromRye join me as we continue to discuss March Madness! We review the Elite 8 games and preview the Final 4. We also do an update on coaching change at Iona (Rick Pitino leaves & replaced by Tobin Anderson).
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: www.c...
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College Hoops Chat ShowIt's March Madness! Plus Coaching Carousel, 3/20/23Listen to March 20, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (47 mins).
Kenny Nixon (a/k/a #KennyFromRye) joins me in the studio with guests Patrick Madden from the Big Big East Blog, Gus Kearns from Screen the Screener Podcast & RaveOn sports app, and our friend #JohnFromPostChester!
We discuss March Madness & Coaching Carousel - Pitino & Cooley!!!
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: www.collegehoopschat.com. Email me if you have any questions or suggestions f...
2023-03-2147 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowNCAA Tourney Brackets Show - Guests Mike Vaccaro & Vin Parise - Get Great Advice To Help Fill Out Your March Madness Brackets, 3/13/23!Listen to March 13, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (45 mins). It's our "Brackets Show!" I chat with our guests about this year's Cinderella teams, mid-level seeds that will make big runs, and the higher seeds that may lose in 1st Round, plus Final 4 & Champion predictions! We also consider whether Iona can beat UConn on Friday in Albany! Here's our terrific guests:
Mike Vaccaro - NY Post Columnist!
Vin Parise - Broadcaster on FOX & SNY!
Tom Fraher - Mount St. Michael Head Basketball Coach!
Jaden Daly - Daly Dose of Hoops website!
#KennyFromRye - Our Top Caller!
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2023-03-1445 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowThis Is March, Conference Championship Week Previews: ACC, Big 10, MAAC & Big East, Plus Big Wins for Iona & Fordham, 3/6/23!Listen to March 6, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (45 mins). I open with my review of recent Iona and Fordham wins and add a shout-out to Women's Basketball Teams South Carolina and Iona, and then discuss the following with guests:
Tristan Freeman of Busting Brackets website - ACC & Big 10 Previews!
Dianne Nolan, former Coach & Quinnipiac Broadcaster - MAAC Preview!
Top Caller #KennyFromRye & Patrick Madden of Big Big East Blog - Big East Preview!
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out...
2023-03-0745 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowSpecial Guest John Fanta Is Ready for March Madness, A-10 Tourney Preview, Big 12 is Nation's Best Conference & Iona Gaels Remain Hot, 2/27/23Listen to February 27, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (45 mins). I discuss the following with guests:
John Fanta, Fox CBB Broadcaster/Analyst, Big East Digital & Field of 68 - It's been a fabulous college hoops season and parity across CBB will bring us an exciting and wide-open NCAA Tournament, plus Big East Tourney Preview!
Jack Godar from A10Talk - Best teams in Atlantic 10 and preview of its Tournament at Barclays in Brooklyn!
Top Caller #KennyFromRye - Big 12 is best conference in nation - how many teams from Big 12 will make the Big Dance?
#JohnFromPortChester - Iona...
2023-02-2845 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowFordham Coach Keith Urgo, Erik Haslam on CBB Analytics, ACC Teams in Big Dance & Iona on a Roll, 2/20/23!Listen to February 20, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (45 mins). I discuss the following with guests:
Fordham Coach Keith Urgo - Fordham Rams are 21-6 and having one of their best seasons in decades!
Erik Haslam of Haslametrics - College Basketball analytics and how his website predicts teams' future performance!
Top Caller #KennyFromRye - which ACC Teams besides Virginia & Miami will be in Big Dance!
#JohnFromPortChester - Iona Gaels on 7 game win streak!
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out ou...
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College Hoops Chat ShowBest Teams in SEC & Big 10 & Outlook for Big Dance; Iona & MAAC Tourney; and WAC & Trouble at New Mexico St, 2/13/23!Listen to February 13, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (45 mins). I discuss the following with guests: Blake Lovell from Southeastern 14, Guy Falotico from IonaHoops website/podcast, and Derryl Trujillo from WAC Hoops Digest, plus our Top Caller #KennyFromRye and #JohnFromPortChester:
SEC - Best teams & who is going to Big Dance!
Big 10 - Best teams & who is going to Big Dance!
Iona wins 2 up in Buffalo & MAAC Tourney outlook!
Western Athletic Conference (WAC) & New Mexico St. cancels rest of season!
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9...
2023-02-1444 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowWest Coast Teams & Big Dance, Big East Update, UNCW & CAA, Plus Iona Gaels, St. Bonnies, UNC Tar Heels & PC Friars, 2/6/23!Listen to February 6, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins). I discuss the following with guests: Rocco Miller, a top Bracketologist; Patrick Madden of the Big Big East Blog; & Zac Voynow of Sidelines-UNCW; plus our Top Caller #KennyFromRye and #JohnFromPortChester:
Who's going to Big Dance from West Coast in Pac-12, WCC & Mountain West?
Big East Update - right now 5 teams in Big Dance & 1 bubble team.
Exciting year in Colonial Athletic Association - UNCW, Charleston & Hofstra are top teams.
Iona Gaels win 2 more - Mount St. Mary's & tough game in Fairfield's beautiful new arena, and now off t...
2023-02-0746 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowTop Teams in Nation with 6 Weeks to March Madness, Purdue is #1, plus Iona, St Bonnies, Fordham, Fairfield and Providence, 1/30/23!Listen to January 30, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (45 mins). I discuss the following with guests: Brian Rauf of Heat Check CBB; Sam Basel of A10 Talk; and "Fairfield Frank" Aquino, plus our Top Caller #KennyFromRye and #JohnFromPortChester:
Who are Top Teams in nation with 40 days to Selection Sunday & March Madness: #1 Purdue, Tennessee, Houston & Alabama!
Iona's "Jekyll and Hyde" weekend - blown out by Siena & wild comeback over Quinnipiac!
St. Bonaventure upsets VCU!
Fordham is 17-4 & won 4 straight - can they win A-10?
Providence keeps winning!
Fairfield's inconsistent season - host Iona on Sunday in new a...
2023-01-3145 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowNYC Metro Area Top 10 Ranking, ACC & Big East Reports, Iona Update & Fordham at St. Bonnies Preview, 1/23/23Listen to January 23, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (45 mins) - I discuss the following with guests: Jaden Daly, Daly Dose of Hoops; Phil Dexter, Everything College Basketball Podcast; Matt St. Jean, Road to the Garden Blog; our Top Caller #KennyFromRye; Jack Milko, A10 Talk & #JohnFromPortChester:
NYC Metro Area Top 10 Ranking by Jim & Jaden!
ACC Report: NC St, UNC & Bacot's records, Clemson & Duke!
Big East Report: What's up w/ UConn, plus Xavier, Marquette, Creighton, St. John's & Providence!
Iona Update: OT Win vs Jaspers, plus big games this weekend!
Preview: Fordham Rams at St. Bonaventure Bonnies in A...
2023-01-2445 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowVin Parise & Coach Bozzella; Another Iona Loss; WCBB on Seton Hall, Big East & Gamecocks; & Parity All The Way To March Madness, 1/16/23Listen to January 16, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (45 mins) - with guests: Vin Parise, CBB Analyst/Broadcaster, Coach Tony Bozzella, Seton Hall Women's Team, and our Top Caller #KennyFromRye - we discuss:
- Another Iona loss, and a win, plus injuries to key Gaels,
- Seton Hall & other top Women's Teams in Big East, plus South Carolina Gamecocks & Coach Staley,
- Parity throughout College Basketball - expect it to continue all the way through March Madness, so many teams can be Champs!
This weekly college basketball radio show a...
2023-01-1745 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowCollege Hoops Chat: Quinnipiac blows out Iona, Charleston at UNCW and Fordham's Big Game vs Dayton, 1/9/23!Listen to January 9, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (42 mins) with excellent guests: Former Coach Pat Kennedy, Brant Wilkerson-New of The Seahawk Perch, and our Top Caller #KennyFromRye. We discuss:
1) Quinnipiac blows out Iona and how Gaels can bounce back!
2) Big CAA Game - Charleston @ UNCW - both on winning streaks!
3) Fordham's biggest game in years vs Dayton!
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com.
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2023-01-1042 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowHappy New Year Show: UConn, Providence, Big East, Iona Gaels, Rutgers & Big 10, 1/2/23Listen to January 2, 2023 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (42 mins) with excellent guests: Mike Solomon of Sidelines-UConn, our #1 Caller #KennyFromRye, and Mark Remsa, the Rutgers Hoops Insider.
We discuss UConn's hot start, Providence & Big East, Iona Gaels win again, and Rutgers vs Big 10.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com.
Email me if you have any questions or suggestions for the show.
Jim Maisano
CollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
2023-01-0341 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowBest College Hoops Teams in NYC Metro Area, MAAC Conf Power Ranking & Iona Wins 2 In Hawaii, 12/26/22!Listen to December 26, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins) with excellent guests: Zach Braziller, NY Post CBB Writer, Jaden Daly, Daly Dose of Hoops website, and our #1 Caller #KennyFromRye.
We review the top CBB teams in the NYC Metro Area, MAAC Conference Power Ranking, and Iona wins 2 of 3 at Diamond Head Classic in Hawaii.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com.
Email me if you have any questions or suggestions...
2022-12-2746 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowBig Games of Week: UCLA over Kentucky, UNC over Ohio State, Gonzaga over Alabama, Kansas over Indiana, Iona over Princeton but loses to New Mexico, 12/19/22Listen to December 19, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (45 mins) with terrific guests Dick "Hoops" Weiss, a member of National Sportswriters Hall of Fame & award winning columnist for NY Daily News; Josh Burton of Everything College Basketball podcast; Gus Kearns of Screen The Screener podcast; and our #1 Caller #KennyFromRye. We cover the big college basketball games of past week including:
UCLA 63 Kentucky 53
UNC 89 Ohio State 84 OT
Gonzaga 100 Alabama 90
Kansas 84 Indiana 62
Iona beats Princeton & loses to New Mexico (Pitino vs Pitino)
Plus, we chat about St. John's, Seton Hall & Rutgers.
This weekly college basketball radio show a...
2022-12-2045 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowNYC Metro Area Ranking, Iona's Big Wins Over A10 Teams, Big East Power Ranking, St. Bonnies & A10 Review, Possible At-Large Bids, 12/12/22Listen to the December 12, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (44 mins) with great guests Patrick Madden from the Big Big East Blog, Jack Milko from A10 Talk, and our #1 Caller #KennyFromRye - we cover:
My NYC Metro Area Team Ranking, along with a counter-ranking by Jaden Daly,
Iona's 2 big wins over A10 teams, St. Louis & St. Bonaventure, where the Gaels displayed their aggressive defense and unyielding full court press,
Big East Power Ranking,
St. Bonaventure's full rebuild and best teams they face in A10, and
Chances for some local teams to get at-large bid to NCAA Tour...
2022-12-1344 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowCollege Hoops Chat Review of Week 4, Iona's Big MAAC Kickoff, Providence's Mixed Start, and Hot Starts for UConn & Maryland, 12/5/22!Listen to the December 5, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (42 mins) with great guests Pat Kennedy (former coach), Mike Surette of the Providence Crier and our #1 Caller #KennyFromRye!
We discuss Iona's big wins over Niagara & Canisius to start MAAC Schedule, Providence's mixed start, UConn & Maryland are red hot to start the season, Rutgers gets big win over Indiana, Marquette shocks Baylor, and St. John's loses to first tough opponent Iowa St, plus Coach Kennedy chats about scheduling (cupcakes vs tough games), impact of transfer portal, and Florida St. and Louisville collapse in first month.
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2022-12-0642 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowBig Feast Week for Purdue, UConn, Arizona & Tennessee, not for UNC & Villanova, plus Top 10 NYC Area Teams, Iona, St. Bonnies, Niagara, Canisius, Syracuse, 11/28/22Here's the November 28, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (44 mins) with excellent guests Jaden Daly, Rachel Lenzi, #KennyFromRye & Neil Adler - we discuss news from Feast Week for Purdue, UConn, Arizona, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Creighton, Arkansas, UNC & Villanova; Top 10 Ranking for NYC Metro Area; Iona's loss to Santa Clara & upcoming games vs Niagara and Canisius; St. Bonnies big win over ND; and Syracuse's 3-3 start.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com.
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2022-11-2944 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowTalking Gaels with Iona Asst Coach Walsh, Illinois Surprise, Slow Kentucky Start, 1000? for Jim B, Big Games of Week 2, 11/21/22!Here's the November 21, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (42 mins) with excellent guests Iona Assistant Coach Bob Walsh, #KennyFromRye and Steve Hiegel - we discuss big games of Week 2 like surprising Illinois over UCLA, Kentucky's struggles vs Michigan St & Gonzaga, Jim Boeheim wins 1000 twice, Indiana over Xavier, UNC keeps rolling, and Iona's D shuts down Vermont, plus Houston looks unstoppable.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com.
Email me if you have any q...
2022-11-2242 minCollege Hoops Chat Show1st Week of Games, Upcoming Schedule, Gonzaga over Michigan St, Iona 1-1, Hofstra's 3 Pointers, Villanova Only Loss in Big East, Friars Survive Rider, Seton Hall/New Coach, 11/14/22Here's the November 14, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (42 mins) with guests:
Kevin Sweeney from Sports Illustrated - we discuss unpredictability of opening week, 11 teams lose "buy games" in one day, some big upcoming games, Gonzaga over Michigan St on Battleship, and Wisconsin over Stanford on baseball field.
Patrick Madden from Big Big East Blog - we discuss 1st Week in Big East, Temple upsets Villanova, Seton Hall with new Coach Holloway, Rider almost upsets Providence, and St. John's opens 2-0.
#KennyFromRye - we discuss Iona's opening games and loss to Hofstra's 3 Pointers, more on Providence...
2022-11-1542 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowHope You Enjoyed Opening Day, Pitino Exonerated, Iona's Talented Roster, Plus Previews: Big 10, Big 12, Pac 12 & WCC, 11/7/22Here's the November 7, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins).
Our Top Caller #KennyFromRye joined me in the studio, and we discussed the NCAA's IARP ruling that fully cleared Iona's Rick Pitino (issues from when he was at Louisville) and the Gaels' talented roster this season. Then we were joined by national CBB bracketologist/analyst Rocco Miller, and we discussed several conferences: Big 10, Big 12, Pac 12 & WCC.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com.
2022-11-0846 minCollege Hoops Chat Show1 Week to Season Tip-Off & More Predictions: ACC, MAAC & Big East Conference Previews, Manhattan Debacle, More Teams in Big Dance, 10/31/22Here's the October 31, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (44 mins).
With 1 week to College Basketball's Opening Day, I chat with our guests:
R.L. Bynum of Tar Heel Tribune website, and we discuss UNC's goal to get back to NCAA Tournament Finals and ACC teams that will challenge the Tar Heels,
Jaden Daly of Daly Dose of Hoops website, and we preview the MAAC Conference and biggest challengers to Iona U, and
#KennyFromRye, our #1 Caller, and we consider whether Villanova's run at top of Big East is over and who may emerge as top t...
2022-11-0144 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowPreseason Preview Continues: Big 1st Week Games, Best Teams in ACC & SEC, Iona University Gaels & 2 Weeks To Opening Day!Here's the October 24, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins).
With 2 weeks to the College Basketball Opening Day, I chat with Guests Tristan Freeman from Busting Brackets website on best teams in ACC & SEC, Guy Falotico from IonaHoops website and podcast on the Iona University Gaels, and wrap up the show with #KennyFromRye, our #1 Caller, as we discuss tip-off of season and some of the big games in first week.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out our...
2022-10-2546 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowPreseason Preview: Iona, Freshmen vs Transfers, Stonehill, NIL & St. John's and Things To Watch like KenPom, Scheyer at Duke & Neptune at Villanova, 10/17/22Here's the October 17, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins).
I chat with Guests Coach Tom Fraher (Mount St. Michael), Vin Ochani (St. John's Superfan) and #KennyFromRye (#1 Caller) - we discuss Iona Gaels, Recruiting 2022: Freshmen vs Transfers, Stonehill goes D1, NIL: Storm Marketing, St. John's Red Storm, and things to watch this season like Jon Scheyer at Duke, Oscar Tshiebwe/UK Wildcats #1 on KenPom, and Kyle Neptune at Villanova.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website...
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College Hoops Chat ShowOpening Show of Season 3: Top 10 Teams, The Almanac, Gonzaga, Big East & Top Returning Players, 10/10/22Here's the October 10, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (45 mins).
It's our Season 3 Tip-Off Show:
I open with greetings and some background on our show, followed by a discussion of my Top 10 preseason teams.
Next, I'm joined by Connor Hope from Heat Check CBB, and we chat about The Almanac - a terrific comprehensive preseason CBB guide put together by staff from Heat Check CBB, Field of 68, Three Man Weave & Verbal Commits websites. We also review Connor's alma mater Gonzaga.
For the second half of the show, I chat with Patrick Madden from the B...
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College Hoops Chat ShowFinal Show of Season 2, CBB Wrap-Up, Transfer Portal, NIL, UNC, St. John's, St. Bonnies, Providence, Villanova, Seton Hall, 5/2/22Here's the May 2, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins).
We wrap-up the season with Ken Nixon (#KennyFromRye) in the studio, along with several callers: Patrick Madden, Ethan Carbone, Tom McAlister & John Regan, including discussion about the Transfer Portal, NIL, UNC, St. John's, St. Bonnies, Providence, Villanova & Seton Hall.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com.
Email me if you have any questions or suggestions for the show.
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2022-05-0346 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowJay Wright Retires, More CBB Offseason, Transfer Portal, UNC, Bonnies, Gamecocks, RL Bynum, Tom Fraher, 4/24/22Here's the April 25, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins).
We're still covering the CBB Offseason, Transfer Portal and Recruits. Guests on this show are RL Bynum from Tar Heel Tribune, and Tom Fraher, who is head coach at Mount Saint Michael. We discuss retirement of Jay Wright, Final 4, UNC gets 4 starters back, and Transfers to St. Bonaventure Bonnies & South Carolina Gamecocks. We have an interesting discussion with Coach Fraher about how the Transfer Portal is seriously hurting scholarship chances for top high school seniors. Plus, #KennyFromRye on Providence Friars doing so well in Transfer...
2022-04-2646 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowCBB Offseason: Transfer Portal, Recruits, UNC, Iona, St. John's, Providence, Guy Falotico, Mike Szabo, 4/18/22Here's the April 18, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins).
We're covering the CBB Offseason, Transfer Portal and Recruits including:
My thoughts on UNC making another run in 22-23;
Iona w/ Guy Falotico (IonaHoops website/podcast);
St. John's w/ Mike Szabo (WSJU Sports Radio); and
Providence w/ #KennyFromRye.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com.
Email me if you have any questions or suggestions for the show.
Jim Maisano
2022-04-1946 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowNational Championship Game, Kansas Over North Carolina, 1st Week of Offseason, 4/11/22Here's the April 11, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (49 mins). I'm joined by CBB friends Patrick Madden, Tom McAlister, #KennyFromRye (Ken Nixon) & Peter DiBiasi to analyze the National Championship game between North Carolina and Kansas and the first week of the offseason!
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com.
Email me if you have any questions or suggestions for the show.
Jim Maisano
CollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
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2022-04-1249 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowMarch Madness Episode, Sweet 16 & Elite 8, Final 4 Preview, Coaches Pat Kennedy & Tom Pecora, 3/28/22Here's the March 28, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (47 mins) with the Coaches: Pat Kennedy (HC at Iona, FL ST, DePaul, Montana & Towson) & Tom Pecora (Current Quinnipiac Asst & former HC at Hofstra & Fordham). We're also joined by our great callers #KennyFromRye & Patrick Madden.
We discuss the past 4 days of the NCAA Tournament - the Sweet 16 & Elite 8 - plus thoughts on the Final 4. I also mention my St. Bonaventure Bonnies who made NIT Semifinals.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm...
2022-03-2947 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowMarch Madness Show! We Discuss 1st Weekend of the NCAA Tournament, Guests Dick "Hoops" Weiss & Tom Fraher, 3/21/22Here's the March 21, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (47 mins) with Guests Dick "Hoops" Weiss, Hall of Fame CBB Analyst & Tom Fraher, Coach at Mount Saint Michael Academy.
We discuss the exciting opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament including:
Best Games
Most Shocking Losses
Big East: the Good & the Bad
St. Peter's, Arizona, Gonzaga, Providence, Villanova, UNC, Houston, Duke & Purdue
Preview of Sweet 16
Plus St. Bonaventure & Iona in NIT
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle, NY every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website...
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College Hoops Chat ShowMarch Madness Brackets Show: Mike Vaccaro, Vin Parise, Tristan Freeman, Pat Kennedy, Patrick Madden & #KennyFromRye, 3/14/22Here's the March 14, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (45 mins). This is our March Madness Brackets Show - our biggest show of the year. Last year's #1 show for number of listeners. Check out the show and get terrific advice for your bracket!
I interview 6 thoughtful College Basketball analysts who share the following predictions:
Name a bubble team that got into Big Dance & will now make a run (like UCLA last year)?
Give us a Cinderella team?
Pick a Top Seed team (1-4) that gets knocked out in 1st Weekend?
Final 4?
National Champ?
Here's...
2022-03-1545 min
College Hoops Chat ShowChampionship Week, Iona & MAAC Tourney, Fordham, UNC Beats Duke, Providence & Big East, Vin Parise & Dianne Nolan, 3/7/22Here's the March 7, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (48 mins) with guests Vin Parise (CBB Broadcaster/Analyst) & Dianne Nolan (former Coach who won 575 games/CBB Broadcaster).
I open with the following: Iona closes season strong with #1 Seed in MAAC Tourney, shoutout to Fordham, UNC Tar Heels spoil party at Duke, Loyola Chicago back in Big Dance and Memphis is hot. I also mention some big games coming up in Championship Week.
Vin Parise & I discuss how many different teams have legitimate shot at National Championship and the upcoming battle for Big East Title.
2022-03-0848 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowCrazy Upset Saturday, JD Notae, Bubble Teams, Iona #1 Seed & MAAC Tourney, Pat Kennedy & Brian Rauf, 2/28/22Here's the February 28, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins) with guests former coach Pat Kennedy & Brian Rauf of Heat Check CBB.
I open with our show's upcoming schedule for March Madness and give my Iona Report with Gaels winning 2 more games (Canisius & Rider) & becoming #1 Seed in MAAC Tournament. I also talk about Tuesday's big games for my Bonnies (St. Bonaventure @ VCU) & Bulls (Toledo @ Buffalo), and begin discussing Crazy Upset Saturday - when 7 of Top 10 Teams in AP Poll lost this past Saturday - first time in history of CBB.
Next is Pat...
2022-03-0146 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowJim's Teams Won, Michigan/Wisconsin Fiasco, Gonzaga, Nova @ UConn, St. John's Surge/Creighton Game, Iona, Cinderellas, Connor Hope & Mike Szabo, 2/21/22Here's the February 21, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (49 mins) with guests Connor Hope of Heat Check CBB & Mike Szabo, a St. John's student/campus radio broadcaster.
I open the show with the very happy news that all my teams won this past weekend: St. John's beat Butler, South Carolina beat LSU, Buffalo beat Western Michigan, UNC beat VA Tech, St. Bonaventure beat Duquesne, UNCW beat JMU & Iona beat Fairfield! It's probably the most successful CBB Weekend of my life! I also predict how my 7 teams will finish the season.
My first interview...
2022-02-2249 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowCBB Top 5, UNCW, Iona, Pat Kennedy, Rutgers, Big East, #KennyFromRye & Patrick Madden, 2/14/22Here's the February 14, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (47 mins) with guests Pat Kennedy (former coach, Iona, FL ST, DePaul, Montana & Towson), Ken Nixon (#KennyFromRye) & Patrick Madden (Big Big East Blog):
I'm joined in studio by #KennyFromRye, and we discuss latest AP & NET Top 5 and Iona's mixed weekend (loss at Siena & win vs Monmouth). I also mention the big turnaround this season for UNCW Seahawks.
Then we're joined by Pat Kennedy and discuss Iona's games with Siena & Monmouth, and Coach Kennedy shares how he got his teams ready to close out final weeks of season and...
2022-02-1547 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowIona, Wyoming, Big Games of Week, UNC/Duke, ACC, Purdue, St. Bonnies, Providence; Tristan Freeman, Joe Jackson & Jack Milko, 2/7/22Here's the February 7, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (48 mins) with guests Tristan Freeman of Busting Brackets, Joe Jackson, Purdue Hoops Analyst, & Jack Milko, who covers St. Bonaventure for A10 Talk:
My opening covers Iona's first loss vs Niagara & upcoming games, Wyoming as NCAA Cinderella, and big games of the week.
Tristan Freeman & I discuss Duke's blowout of UNC & Tar Heels difficult road to NCAA Tourney, Duke's chance to be ACC Champs, potential ACC teams for Big Dance, and ACC surprises/disappointments.
Joe Jackson & I discuss Purdue's strong season, offensive excellence & defensive concerns, duel star centers...
2022-02-0848 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowIona, Kentucky, Louisville, Buffalo, Niagara, Canisius & Syracuse, Rachel Lenzi & Neil Adler, 1/31/22Here's the January 31, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (49 mins) with guests Rachel Lenzi from The Buffalo News & Neil Adler from Inside The Loud House.
I open the show with thoughts on 2 more wins for Iona, including Rick Pitino's 800th win, Kentucky's big win over Kansas & the Louisville split with Chris Mack.
Next is Rachel Lenzi who shares thoughts on Iona's next 2 road opponents, Canisius & Niagara, along with the mediocre season for the Buffalo Bulls (where I went to law school).
I also interview Neil Adler, who covers Syracuse, and we...
2022-02-0148 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowIona, Auburn & College Basketball Class with Coach Pat Kennedy & Coach Tom Pecora, 1/24/22Here's the January 24, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (50 mins) with Pat Kennedy (former HC at Iona, FL St, DePaul, Montana & Towson) and Quinnipiac Asst. Coach Tom Pecora (former HC at Hofstra & Fordham).
I start with a review of another successful week for Iona Gaels (Now 5 in a row/16-3 overall/8-0 in MAAC) with road wins at Monmouth & Quinnipiac. I then discuss the new #1 team in nation, the Auburn Tigers (AP Poll), and the tremendous excitement on that campus sparked by motivated Coach Bruce Pearl and his talented, athletic and explosive Tigers.
N...
2022-01-2550 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowIona, UNC, St. John's, Gonzaga, Baylor, Auburn, Purdue vs Illinois, Texas Tech, Houston, Northwestern vs Mich St & Marquette vs Seton Hall; Kevin Sweeney & Kevin Long, 1/17/21Here's the January 17, 2022 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins) with guests Kevin Sweeney, Kevin Long, #KennyFromChicago, Patrick Madden & #JohnFromPortChester.
I start with Iona's 3 game win streak over Fairfield, Manhattan & Niagara, along with weekend wins by North Carolina Tar Heels & St. John's Red Storm. I discuss with guests the latest AP Poll & Gonzaga Bulldogs, Baylor Bears, Auburn Tigers; Purdue holiday win over Illinois; Texas CBB teams Baylor, Texas Tech & Houston; 9 ranked teams lost on Saturday; Northwestern over Michigan St; and Marquette over Seton Hall.
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2022-01-1846 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowSt. Louis Over Iona & Upcoming Games, SEC Update, Providence over St. John's & USC, Pat Kennedy & Matt Sak, 1/10/22Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (50 mins) from January 10, 2022 with guests Pat Kennedy & Matt Sak.
Pat Kennedy and I discuss how Iona found a Saturday night replacement game at St. Louis, which turned out to be exciting but a heartbreaking loss in closing seconds, plus Iona's upcoming 4 games over the next week.
Matt Sak and I discuss the top 5 teams in SEC: Auburn, LSU, Kentucky, Tennessee & Alabama, plus my SEC squad South Carolina.
#KennyFromRye and I discuss St. Louis over Iona and Providence over St. John's.
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2022-01-1150 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowBig Games of New Year, Iona Over Marist & Rescheduling Problems, Fordham, Seton Hall, Xavier, Poland, 1/3/22Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (48 mins) from January 3, 2022.
I open with thoughts on top games of weekend like Villanova over Seton Hall, Baylor over Iowa St and Auburn over LSU, plus Iona's win over Marist. I also review Iona's schedule changes due to Covid cancellations. Next, we chat with 6 guests:
Kent Washington on his book "Kentomania: A Black Basketball Virtuoso in Communist Poland,"
Sam Basel from A10 Talk website on Fordham,
Patrick Madden from Big Big East Blog on Seton Hall & Big East,
Tim Daniel from 48 Minutes Podcast on Xavier,
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2022-01-0448 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowPat Kennedy & Jaden Daley, Covid Cancellations & ACC's New Protocols, Iona & MAAC Conf Review, 12/27/21Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (49 mins) from December 27, 2021. We begin with my thoughts on problems with current Covid protocols causing cancellations of games, the impact on Iona & St. John's, and the ACC's approval of much improved protocols. Next, Pat Kennedy joins us to discuss how coaches deal with cancellations and Covid, DePaul & Florida St, and Iona's win over Delaware. Up next is Jaden Daley from A Daley Dose of Hoops website, and we discuss his detailed review of the MAAC Conference so far and the tops teams that can challenge Iona. The show...
2021-12-2849 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowProvidence, Xavier, Seton Hall & Best in Big East, Peter Dibiasi & Patrick Madden, 12/20/21Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (49 mins) from December 20, 2021. I begin with in-studio guest Peter Dibiasi, a Providence College Junior involved in broadcasting at WDOM campus radio, who is thrilled that Providence is now ranked #22 by AP. We discuss Covid cancellations/forfeits, upcoming games this week, Iona vs Delaware and Kentucky over North Carolina. Then we're joined by Ken Nixon (#KennyFromRye) to chat about Big East Teams with best resumes in November/December such as Xavier, Providence & Seton Hall, based on losses and best wins. We ask the question: Is Xavier the best team...
2021-12-2149 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowIona, North Carolina, Kentucky, UCLA & Big East w/ RL Bynum, Michael Beard & Sam Connon, 12/13/21Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (49 mins) from December 13, 2021: 1) Show opens with my Iona update on win over Yale and next game vs Seton Hall at MSG; 2) Then we do 3 interviews on "blueblood" programs with R.L. Bynum on North Carolina Tar Heels, Michael Beard on Kentucky Wildcats, and Sam Connon on UCLA Bruins; and 3) we finish with a Big East status check with Ken Nixon (#KennyFromRye).
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2021-12-1449 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowIona, St. John's, Pat Kennedy, Michael Szabo, Last Week's Big Games, 12/6/21Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (48 mins) from December 6, 2021.
I open the show with thoughts on Iona's wins last week vs Marist & Rider, plus Purdue over Iowa, St. Bonaventure over Buffalo (strange game for me) & Alabama over Gonzaga. Next, I'm joined by former coach Pat Kennedy to discuss Iona's progress under Rick Pitino and how the Gaels are becoming a typical gritty/tough Pitino team to close out games. We discuss how teams can play so differently in successive games. Pat also takes us back to how he and Jim Valvano built...
2021-12-0748 min
College Hoops Chat ShowDuke/Gonzaga, Iona, Bonnies, Big East & Friars; Derek Howard, Patrick Madden & Mike Surette; 11/29/21Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (50 mins) from November 29, 2021.
I open the show with thoughts on 3 big games during Feast Week: Duke over Gonzaga, Iona over Alabama and Dayton over Kansas. Next up are 3 guests: 1) Derek Howard from SBUnfurled website on St. Bonaventure Bonnies; 2) Patrick Madden from Big Big East Blog; and 3) Mike Surette from the Providence Crier website on Providence Friars. I'm joined in final segment by Ken Nixon a/k/a #KennyFromRye and we discuss Duke/Gonzaga game and Iona's 3 games in the ESPN Events Invitational in Disney.
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2021-11-3050 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowCBB Week 2, Gonzaga, Purdue, St. Bonaventure & Iona, Pat Kennedy & Josh Linke, 11/22/21Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (49 mins) from November 22, 2021.
I open with thoughts on 2 teams that had great weekends: Purdue (won Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun) & St. Bonaventure (won Shriners Children's Charleston Classic), plus an Iona update (win over Liberty). Then I interview: 1) former coach Pat Kennedy about issues facing coaches in early season like getting team ready when it's a big favorite and having the right amount of guys in rotation (issue for Villanova in 2 games so far), and 2) Josh Linke from The Zagaholic website and we do full...
2021-11-2349 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowCBB Opening Week, Ken Nixon & Tim Idoni, 11/15/21Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (47 mins) from November 15, 2021 about college basketball's opening week!
I start with thoughts on Iona's opening home victories over Appalachian St and Harvard and the Villanova at UCLA late night OT Thriller. Next, I chat with Ken Nixon, a/k/a #KennyFromRye, about Gonzaga's big win over Texas, some of big upsets like Navy over Virginia, the nice return for Ivy League, and the 2-0 start for show favorites St. John's, St. Bonaventure and Providence Friars. In final segment, Tim Idoni (County Clerk & former Mayor) and I...
2021-11-1647 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowPat Kennedy & Season Tip-Off, 11/8/21Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (48 mins) from November 8, 2021 - I open with thoughts on Iona College's opening 3 home games and Champions Classic at MSG (Michigan St vs Kansas & Duke vs Kentucky), and then interview former Coach Pat Kennedy (Iona/FL ST/DePaul/Montana/Towson) who shares interesting stories on his season openers.
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2021-11-0948 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowBig East Preview, 11/1/21Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (48 mins) from November 1, 2021 - it's our Big East Preview - I interview 6 Twitter friends who are all big fans of the Big East Conference: Vin Ochani, Tom McAlister, Anthony Marino, Peter DiBiasi, Ken Nixon & Patrick Madden.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle every Monday night from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com.
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Jim Maisano
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2021-11-0248 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowTom Fraher, 10/25/21Listen to this segment from October 25, 2021 episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (13 mins) of my interview with Mt. St. Michael Coach Tom Fraher.
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2021-10-2613 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowJimmy Patsos, 10/25/21Listen to this segment from October 25, 2021 episode of College Hoops Chat radio show (21 mins) with my opening comments, followed by my interview with former Siena & Loyola MD Coach Jimmy Patsos.
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2021-10-2621 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowFull Show: Jimmy Patsos & Tom Fraher, 10/25/21Here's the full episode of the College Hoops Chat radio show (46 mins) from October 25, 2021, where I interview former Siena & Loyola MD Coach Jimmy Patsos and Mt. St. Michael Academy Coach Tom Fraher.
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Jim Maisano
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2021-10-2646 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowTristan Freeman, 10/18/21From October 18, 2021 episode of College Hoops Chat radio show (13 mins) where I interview Tristan Freeman of https://bustingbrackets.com/ and we do an ACC Conference preview.
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2021-10-1913 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowJaden Daly, 10/18/21From October 18, 2021 episode of College Hoops Chat radio show (24 mins). I interview Jaden Daly of http://dalydoseofhoops.blogspot.com. We do a MAAC Conference Preview and discuss if any team can beat Iona. This includes my opening of the show.
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2021-10-1924 minCollege Hoops Chat Show#KennyFromRye, 10/11/21Check out this clip from October 11, 2021 episode of College Hoops Chat radio show (12 mins) - it's my discussion with Ken Nixon (a/k/a #KennyFromRye) on Iona's 9 day/5 game Disney road trip of tough games like Liberty, Alabama & Belmont or Drake, Iona's goal of better seed in NCAA Tourney and need for better home court advantage, and impact of transfer portal on CBB this season.
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2021-10-1312 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowGuy Falotico, 10/11/21From October 11, 2021 episode of College Hoops Chat radio show (24 mins) - my interview with Guy Falotico of IonaHoops.com website - we discuss Iona's games in Greece vs pro teams, roster and potential starters, and review non-conference schedule. This includes my opening of show.
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2021-10-1223 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowVin Parise, 10/4/21Season 2, Episode 1 of College Hoops Chat radio show on October 4, 2021 - this segment (13 mins) includes my interview with Vin Parise on issues facing coaches as official practices begin, plus his recent review of an Iona practice. Vin is a CBB analyst for Fox Sports & SNY.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com.
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2021-10-0513 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowDick "Hoops" Weiss, 10/4/21Season 2, Episode 1 of College Hoops Chat radio show on October 4, 2021 - this segment (24 mins) includes my opening of the show and a season preview with guest Dick "Hoops" Weiss, long-time CBB analyst and member of National Sportswriters HOF.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com.
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2021-10-0524 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowWho Pulled Out of Draft, 7/12/21Episode 35 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on July 12, 2021. Guest Tristan Freeman of www.bustingbrackets.com and #KennyFromRye join me in a discussion of the impact of CBB players who pulled out of NBA Draft prior to July 7 deadline and which teams will benefit most from adding back this talent, such as Kansas, UCLA, UNC, Michigan, St. John's & Rutgers.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and the big stories from across the...
2021-07-1347 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowNBA Draft Bubble Players, 6/28/21Episode 34 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on June 28, 2021. #KennyFromRye joined me in studio and we discuss, along with callers, bubble college players in NBA Draft who may return to college, St. Bonaventure, Iona & NBA Playoffs.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and the big stories from across the nation.
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2021-06-3049 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowTony Siracusa on NCAA Supreme Court Decision & CFB Playoff, 6/21/21Episode 33 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on June 21, 2021 with guest Tony Siracusa from www.lastwordonsports.com/collegefootball - we discuss blockbuster Supreme Court decision NCAA v. Alston, Name/Image/Likeness (NIL) issue & college football playoff. We also chat with #KennyFromRye & #MitchFromPitt.
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2021-06-2249 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowTransfer Portal, Summer Practice, NBA Draft & Playoffs & Mets, 6/14/21Episode 32 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on June 14, 2021 with more discussion on transfer portal & NBA Playoffs, plus who now in NBA Draft may return to college, what happens at summer college practices & 1st Place Mets, with great playoff analysis by Peter "The Friar" DiBiasi & Mikey "The Gamecock" Maisano.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and the big stories from across the nation.
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2021-06-1549 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowIan Sacks, Iona ESPN+ Broadcast, 6/7/21Episode 31 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on June 7, 2021 with guest Ian Sacks, ESPN+ Broadcaster who covers Iona Gaels. I also discuss Coach K retirement (with #KennyFromRye), Mt. Rushmore of College Basketball Coaches, transfer portal (again), NBA Playoffs & Julio Jones to Titans!
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2021-06-0849 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowFordham AD Ed Kull, 5/24/2021Episode 30 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on May 24, 2021 with Fordham AD Ed Kull - learn more about Fordham's new basketball coach Kyle Neptune and success for Rams in water polo, women's basketball and men's soccer. We also chat with #KennyFromRye on incoming transfer portal recruits for Iona & Fordham, including Coach Pitino's great get from prior team - Quinn Slazinski of Louisville.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and the big stories...
2021-05-2649 minCollege Hoops Chat Show#KennyFromRye, #PeterTheFriar & #JohnFromCroton, May 17, 2021Episode 29 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on May 17, 2021 with #KennyFromRye, #PeterTheFriar & #JohnFromCroton - we discuss Knicks finally back in NBA Playoffs, Jay Wright HOF, UB football & hoops, Mets injuries and NBA Playoffs play-in games.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and the big stories from across the nation.
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2021-05-1949 minCollege Hoops Chat Show#KennyFromRye & Mikey Maisano, 5/10/21Episode 28 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on May 10, 2021 with #KennyFromRye & Mikey Maisano - we discuss Justin Champagnie to NBA Draft, flops may be technical in CBB, Hartford, after making Big Dance, drops sports to D3, Kentucky adds upperclassmen who can shoot, Mets, UMemphis & Penny Hardaway, Titans, and Knicks & NBA playoffs.
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2021-05-1349 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowCasey Stanely & Tristan Freeman, Transfer Mania, 4/26/21Episode 26 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on April 26, 2021 with Iona Asst. Coach Casey Stanley, Tristan Freeman from Busting Brackets and #KennyFromRye - we discuss Iona, Villanova, ACC, Big East and more on crazy transfer portal.
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2021-04-2849 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowJaden Daly, Transfer Portal Show 4/19/21Episode 25 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on April 19, 2021 - our "Transfer Portal" show with Jaden Daly of Daly Dose of Hoops, #KennyFromRye and Peter Dibiasi discussing St. John's, Iona, UNC, Providence, plus MAAC & Big East transfers!
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and the big stories from across the nation.
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2021-04-2149 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowGuy Falotico & Tom Fraher, Transfer Portal Craziness 4/12/21Episode 24 of College Hoops Chat radio show on April 12, 2021. Our first post season show with guests Guy Falotico, #KennyFromRye, Tom Fraher & Sam Basel. We chat about National Champion Baylor Bears & great Gonzaga season, transfer portal craziness, new Iona transfers and new coach for Fordham!
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2021-04-1349 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowDick "Hoops" Weiss, March Madness 3/23/21Episode 22 of College Hoops Chat radio show on March 23, 2021. It's our March Madness Show with Dick "Hoops" Weiss of National Sportswriters Hall of Fame, Kenny from Rye, TR from LA & Coach Tom Fraher from Mt. St. Michael. We chat about 1st & 2nd rounds of NCAA Tournament; PAC-12 as new best conference in nation; exciting upsets; Loyola-Chicago beats Illinois; early exits for North Carolina, St. Bonaventure & Iona (despite tough stand by Gaels vs Bama); impressive USC Trojans; and Creighton & Villanova into Sweet 16.
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2021-03-2450 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowMike Vaccaro, Brackets Show 3/15/21Episode 21 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on March 15, 2021. Our "Brackets Show" starts w/ NY Post's Mike Vaccaro, followed by calls w/ college basketball analysts Vin Parise, Jaden Daley, Guy Falotico, Peter DiBiasi, Sam Basel, Derek Howard & Kenny From Rye! Listen before doing your bracket - terrific March Madness advice on this show!
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2021-03-1649 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowPat Kennedy, Former Coach 3/8/21Episode 20 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on March 8, 2021. I discuss Iona College, Florida St and ACC Tournament with former Coach Pat Kennedy and Big East Tournament with Kenny from Rye, along with our new segment called "Bracket Scoop" - we pick teams to watch for your NCAA Tournament Bracket!
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2021-03-0947 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowTim O'Toole, Asst Pitt Coach 3/1/21Episode 19 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on March 1, 2021. I discuss Fordham job opening with Assistant Pittsburgh Coach Tim O'Toole and his current Panthers team which is on the rebound, and our new segment with Kenny from Rye called "Bracket Scoop" - we pick teams to watch for your NCAA Tournament Bracket!
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2021-03-0234 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowJaden Daly, Daley Dose of Hoops 2/22/21Episode 18 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on February 22, 2021. I discuss Iona and MAAC Conference Tournament & St. John's NCAA chances after DePaul loss with Jaden Daly of A Daly Dose of Hoops and our new segment with Kenny from Rye called "Bracket Scoop" - we pick teams to watch for your NCAA Tournament Bracket!
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2021-02-2447 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowVin Parise & Tom Fraher 2/15/21Episode 17 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on February 15, 2021 - for my Birthday show, I discuss Iona & St. John's with College Hoops Analyst Vin Parise, what high school players are dealing with due to shutdowns with Mount St. Michael Coach Tom Fraher, and our new segment with Kenny from Rye called "Bracket Scoop" - we pick teams to watch for the Big Dance!
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and the big...
2021-02-1649 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowPat Kennedy, Former Coach & Sam Basel 2/8/21Episode 16 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on February 8, 2021 - I discussed coaching during a shutdown and ACC teams in mix for NCAAs with Pat Kennedy, the Fordham coach search with Sam Basel and the status of Big East with Kenny from Rye, plus my thoughts on UNC victory over Duke, St. John's hot streak and Iona finally playing a game.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big stories from across...
2021-02-0948 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowKenny from Rye & Mitch from Pitt 1/25/21Episode 15 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on January 25, 2021 - we had an open line show for callers including Kenny from Rye, Mitch from Pittsburgh and Vin from St. John's on issues like Iona restart and new player, St. John's winning 3 of 4 led by star frosh PG Posh Alexander, will St. Bonnies coach leave for BC, and can Covid cause shutdown of conference tournaments.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big...
2021-01-2649 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowJP Butler, Olean Times Herald 1/18/21Episode 14 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on January 18, 2021, where I interview JP Butler, who covers the St. Bonaventure Bonnies for the Olean Times Herald.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big stories from across the nation.
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Jim Maisano
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2021-01-1949 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowBob Walsh, Asst Providence Coach 1/11/21Episode 13 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on January 11, 2021, where I interview Bob Walsh - who I coached in Little League - former head coach at Univ. of Maine and Rhode Island College, now an assistant at Providence, and wrote book "Entitled To Nothing."
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big stories from across the nation.
Questions or Suggestions for show? Email to: CollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
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2021-01-1249 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowPat Kennedy, Former Coach on 1/4/21Episode 12 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on January 4, 2021, where I interview Pat Kennedy - former Head Coach of Iona, Florida St, DePaul, Montana & Towson, plus Kenny from Rye and other callers.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big stories from across the nation.
Questions or Suggestions for show? Email to: CollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
Jim Maisano
College Hoops Chat
2021-01-0549 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowDerek Howard, SBUnfurled 12/28/20Episode 11 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on December 28, 2020, where I interview Derek Howard from SBUnfurled Podcast/Website about St. Bonaventure hoops, plus Kenny from Rye and other callers.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big stories from across the nation.
Questions or Suggestions for show? Email to: CollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
Jim Maisano
College Hoops Chat
2020-12-2949 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowJohn Felicetti & Kenny from Rye 12/21/20Episode 10 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on December 21, 2020, where I interview John Felicetti on Rutgers & #1 Caller Kenny from Rye.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big stories from across the nation.
Questions or Suggestions for show? Email to: CollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
Jim Maisano
College Hoops Chat
2020-12-2249 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowBrian Harrington & Andrew Thomas 12/14/2020Episode 9 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on December 14, 2020, where I interview Brian Harrington on Villanova hoops (Brian played on 1985 Nova National Champs) & Andrew Thomas of Sports Talk Buffalo podcast on UB hoops, along with #1 caller Kenny from Rye.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big stories from across the nation.
Questions or Suggestions for show? Email to: CollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
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2020-12-1549 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowJohn Whittle, The Big Spur 12/7/2020Episode 8 (Full Show) of the College Hoops Chat radio show on December 7, 2020, where I interview John Whittle of The Big Spur website in South Carolina - we discuss the hiring of Shane Beamer as new Gamecocks football coach and the early season for South Carolina basketball teams, along with our callers.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big stories from across the nation.
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2020-12-0949 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowClip w/ John Whittle, The Big Spur Website, South Carolina on 12/7/2020Episode 8 segment of the College Hoops Chat radio show on December 7, 2020, where I interview John Whittle of The Big Spur website in South Carolina - we discuss the hiring of Shane Beamer as new Gamecocks football coach and the early season for South Carolina basketball teams.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. I discusses my favorite teams and big stories from across the nation.
Questions or Suggestions for show? Email to: CollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
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2020-12-0826 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowGuy Falotico, Iona Opener Preview 11/30/20Episode 7 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on November 30, 2020 - I discuss the Iona opener vs Seton Hall with Guy Falotico of IonaHoops.com.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big stories from across the nation.
Questions or Suggestions for show? Email to: CollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
Jim Maisano
College Hoops Chat
2020-12-0151 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowSteve DeMeo, St. John's Asst. Coach 11/23/20This segment is from Episode 6 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on November 23, 2020, where I interview St. John's Assistant Coach Steve DeMeo.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big stories from across the nation.
Questions or Suggestions for show? Email to: CollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
Jim Maisano
College Hoops Chat
2020-11-2424 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowKenny from Rye, A10 Preview 11/16/20Episode 5 of the College Hoops Chat radio show from November 16, 2020 - I chat with #1 Caller Kenny From Rye (Ken Nixon) and we do an Atlantic 10 Preview, including St. Bonaventure Bonnies.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big stories from across the nation.
Questions or Suggestions for show? Email to: CollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
Jim Maisano
College Hoops Chat
2020-11-1749 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowPeter DiBiasi, Providence Podcaster 11/9/20Episode 4 of the College Hoops Chat radio show from 11/9/20 - Jim Maisano interviews Peter DiBiasi, Student Podcaster and Game Announcer at Providence College.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big stories from across the nation.
Questions or Suggestions for show? Email to: CollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
Jim Maisano
College Hoops Chat
2020-11-1149 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowVin Ochani, St. John's Superfan & CE George Latimer 11/2/20Episode 3 of the College Hoops Chat radio show on November 2, 2020 with Surprise Guest County Executive George Latimer and Vin Ochani, St. John's Twitter Superfan!
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big stories from across the nation.
Questions or Suggestions for show? Email to: CollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
Jim Maisano
College Hoops Chat
2020-11-0449 minCollege Hoops Chat ShowCasey Stanley, Iona Asst. Coach 10/26/20Excerpt from Episode 2 of College Hoops Chat radio show on 10/26/20 - Jim Maisano interviews Casey Stanley, Iona College Assistant Basketball Coach.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big stories from across the nation.
Questions or Suggestions for show? Email to: CollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
Jim Maisano
College Hoops Chat
2020-10-2925 min
College Hoops Chat ShowGuy Falotico, IonaHoops.com 10/19/20Episode 1 of the College Hoops Chat radio show from 10/19/20 - Jim Maisano interviews Guy Falotico from IonaHoops.com.
This weekly college basketball radio show airs on WVOX, 1460AM in New Rochelle on Mondays from 8 to 9pm. Check out our website at: collegehoopschat.com. We discuss my favorite teams and big stories from across the nation.
Questions or Suggestions for show? Email to: CollegeHoopsChat@gmail.com
Jim Maisano
College Hoops Chat
2020-10-2350 min