Beyond the Basket is hosted by Brandon Mueting. This podcast covers news around the NCAA in college basketball. The podcast covers news across the league, and even when basketball is not in session, the Beyond the Basket podcast is in session. Of course when it hits March, this podcast covers the entire tournament, and you can call it madness.
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Brandon is joined by Sam Alessandro to break down this year's March Madness bracket. Join the Beyond the Basket tournament challenge on the ESPN app. Group: BeyondtheBasket Password: BeyondBasket
Beyond the Basket: Conference Bracketology (00:37:44)
This episode is just a sample of madness to come for this month. Brandon covers five conference tournaments and gives his predictions on how those fields will play out. With Selection Sunday occuring this weekend which teams are the safe picks to go farther and which teams are a wolf in sheep's clothing that may lose in the first two rounds?
Beyond the Basket: Pursued Chaos (00:14:51)
This week Brandon revisits Nebraska's decision about Fred Hoiberg. With only two games remaining in Creighton's schedule and one of them against a ranked UCONN team, is it realistic that the Bluejays make the big dance without their star player in Ryan Nembhard? After the top teams fell last week the AP poll could have had a number of variations, however Gonzaga still sits at the top even after their loss to Saint Mary's. As the season is coming to an end the coaching carousel will be in full rotation in a few weeks, which coaches are the most likely to join that carousel?
Beyond the Basket: Back to the basket! (00:17:58)
In the returning episode of Beyond the Basket, Brandon covers the swirling hot seat rumors about Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg and gives his insight on that front. Michigan head coach Juwan Howard has been suspended for the rest of the Wolverine's regular season after an altercation with Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard following their game. As we grow closer to March, Brandon breaks down the bubble teams and where they sit and what teams will have to work harder to claim a berth in the big dance. The full Beyond the Basket bracket can be found on Brandon's Twitter page: @BrandonMueting.
Beyond the Basket: goodbye for now.... (00:06:06)
I have personally decided it is time for me to take the next step with my college career and unfortunately this means leaving something that I have been doing for three years behind.
Beyond the Basket: SEC (00:19:49)
PODCAST ANNOUNCEMENT! Episodes will now be posted on Thursdays instead of Tuesdays! The SEC conference this year is nothing like it was last year. Alabama and Arkansas dominated last year while Kentucky and Tennessee looks to be at the top of the conference standings this season. Brandon also picks out a couple of teams that will be sleepers this season and may even get a spot in the March Madness tournament.
Beyond the Basket: Big 12 (00:26:12)
Brandon discusses the Big 12 conference where the reigning National Champions Baylor competes in. At the end of the season he predicts that Iowa St. and Kansas St. will both have to be looking for a new Head Coach. With the addition of the former Eastern Washington big man Tanner Groves and under new leadership with Head Coach Porter Moser, can the Sooners battle with the other Big 12 teams.
* Sorry for the late upload! My software is not allowing my intro and outro for the podcast and trying to fix it, for now this episode will be without it! I appreciate your patience!- Brandon Mueting
Beyond the Basket: PAC-12 (00:25:24)
Today Brandon discusses the conference that tore apart his March Madness bracket from last season. Brandon also learned how to edit other audios into his episodes which makes it more interesting..... Is UCLA guaranteed the crown this year or could Oregon put up a fight or a team like Washington be the dark horse?
Beyond the Basket: PAC-12 (00:25:15)
Today Brandon discusses the conference that tore apart his March Madness bracket from last season. Brandon also learned how to edit other audios into his episodes which makes it more interesting..... Is UCLA guaranteed the crown this year or could Oregon put up a fight or a team like Washington be the dark horse?
Beyond the Basket: Big East Conference (00:19:33)
This week Brandon takes a look at the Big East Conference teams to see how they will perform in the 2021-2022 season. Some of his predictions include Xavier topping the standings while Marquette is at the bottom. Seton Hall, Creighton, and Providence are bubbles in the upcoming March Madness while St. John's, UCONN, Villanova and Xavier get safe bids.
Beyond the Basket: NBA Draft Results (00:19:52)
After an exciting 2021 Draft, Brandon covers the results. Which college prospect in the draft will be the next Lebron James? Or the next biggest bust like Anthony Bennett? Next week we are back on track with College Basketball by taking a glimpse of the next season for the Big East Conference!
Beyond the Basket: NBA Mock Draft! (00:52:51)
Welcome back to Beyond the Basket! Season 2 kicks off with Brandon talking about the possibility of the dissolution of the Big 12 conference vy 2025. Since this Thursday is the NBA Draft, Brando gives his mock draft for all first round picks. It is AMAZING to be back!
Beyond the Basket: What if..... (00:27:27)
In this episode Brandon discusses a different timeline where the conferences have changed and are tested by the COVID-19 season. Some teams get conference upgrades and face many new challenging teams. The cool thing about this scenario it keeps the skill level and location close so every conference game would be a good one for fans to watch and safe for those who are traveling since the away games are even nearby.
Beyond the Basket: NBA Prospect Comparison (00:59:07)
First off Brandon is battling a cold and we apologize for all the sniffling and voice. Brandon takes a look at the top 30 prospects from CBS Sports and gives them an NBA Player Comparison. How will they do in the NBA? Can they be an All-Star pick like Kyrie Irving or are we looking at Busts like Anthony Bennett.
Next week there will be no podcast due to finals, thank you for your understanding:)
Beyond the Basket: Coaching Changes (00:21:53)
First off, I wanted to apologize, during the podcast I said I didn't know why they would fire John Brannen, Now I realize because it is because of an ongoing investigation and understand his firing.- Brandon Mueting
This episode talks about the new Gonzaga commit in Chet Holmgren. He is a very versatile big man who needs to improve on his post game, nether less he is the top prospect in the 2021 class. Brandon also talks about some coaching changes, ones he didn't see coming, ones that he loved, and ones that could have gone a different direction. If you haven't already checked out the Beyond the Basket blog the link is www.beyondthebasketcollegehoops.blogspot.com .
Beyond the Basket: Recruiting and The NBA Draft (00:28:00)
After the underwhelming National Championship game between the Baylor Bears and Gonzaga Bulldogs. How did the Bears take down the Bulldogs who dominated multiple teams this season? Brandon takes a look at 2021 recruiting with prospoects like Chet Holmgren, Jaden Hardy, etc. The 24/7 Sports released their NBA mock draft and Brandon looks at the top ten picks and picks each player and team apart.
Here is the new Beyond the Basket blog, if you haven't already check it out!: beyondthebasketballcollegehoops.blogspot.com
Beyond the Basket: The Championship (00:20:29)
We are down to the final 2. The undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs who look to win their first National Championship vs the Baylor Bears who dominated most of the Big 12 conference. Who takes the trophy home? Since Roy Williams retirement, North Carolina has to look for new head coaching candidates, Brandon covers a few candidates that would fit the program. If you haven't checked out the Beyond the Basket blog it is beyondthebasketcollegehoops.blogspot.com! A new blog post will be posted this week, go ahead and take a look at the two articles already posted!
Beyond the Basket: Road to the Final Four (00:21:37)
This week Brandon takes a look at the remaining eight teams left in the tournament and looks at their tournament resume. Is Gonzaga the true favorite to win the national championship? Then he covers a part of his blog post where the rest could be seen on the new website, beyondthebasketcollegehoops.blogspot.com!
Beyond the Basket: The Sweetest Round (00:20:47)
In this episode of Beyond the Basket, Brandon covers the first round of the NCAA March Madness tournament and covers some second round results. The end of today the Sweet 16 field will be set, which teams will go from being sweet to elite? Brandon also make an announcement regarding the podcast! Has your bracket been busted yet? After Loyola-Chicago's upset win, Brandon's is in the trash.
Beyond the Basket: Beyond the Bracket (00:42:00)
Nick Sehnert joins Brandon Mueting as they cover the winners, sleepers, Cinderellas and losers of each bracket. The play-in games starting on Wednesday and Round 1 starting on Saturday how much madness will their truly be? Brandon also has two wild upsets that involve a 1 & 2 seed. Is he crazy? I mean it is possible but we are in March. Feel free to join the BeyondtheBasket group on the MarchMadnessLive app to see how you stack up against others!
Beyond the Basket: BRACKETOLOGY PART 2 (01:17:37)
This is the most STACKED episode of Beyond the Basket we have had since the show started. Brandon shares his opinion on Creighton's Head Coach Greg McDermott and his situation. Then he takes a deeper look into the Big East teams who looking like will be dancing when Selection Sunday comes rolling around. Nick Sehnert who used to podcast with Brandon joins the podcast and their give their predictions in six conference tournaments. ( SEC, ACC, Big East, Big 12, PAC-12, and Big 10) Nick and Brandon will be going over their bracket next Monday! MARCH IS HERE!
Beyond the Basket: Big East Royale (00:22:13)
Brandon covers the games from this past week and the games include all 11 Big East basketball teams. Paul Scruggs wins Big East Player of the Week on this podcast after an amazing performance on his senior night against the ranked Creighton Bluejays. The new AP Poll results have been posted, how far did Villanova and Creighton drop after losing? Brandon talks about seeding and he has a new number one seed and hint it is NOT Illinois. Find out who that team is on this episode of Beyond the Basket!
Beyond the Basket: Surprise Factor (00:15:14)
As Selection Sunday is only weeks away the Big East conference gets so competitive that as many as 7 teams enter the tournament or as as little as 3 teams. This week Brandon covers the big games from last week and covers the Big East Conference Standings. Towards the end of the podcast we have a HUGE announcement regarding the second part to the bracketology episode as well as a bonus episode.
Beyond the Basket: Scramble to the Top (00:15:49)
As we get closer and closer to the Big East tournament the Big East conference becomes more questionable on who will actually control the conference when it comes to March. This week's episode we talk about how all 11 teams are scrambling to get to the top, will it be a sleeper team or can Villanova stay on top of the standings. This is Beyond the Basket.
Beyond the Basket: Rise of the Red Storm (00:12:05)
This week was all about St. John's basketball as they knocked off the third ranked Villanova Wildcats. Brandon also takes a look at a close one between Marquette and Butler as well as the fall of the Creighton Bluejays against the Georgetown Hoyas. At the end of the podcast we also take a look at the seeding for the Big East team in March Madness.
