Big Ten Hoops Weekly
SportBrett and Steve bring you your one-stop shop for everything Big Ten men's basketball-related. Weekly episodes feature recaps, previews, and in-depth breakdowns of all major news surrounding the league.
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- Episode 26: 2025 NBA Draft Preview and Coaching Updates (00:38:23)
In our annual offseason episode, we discussed the prospects from Big Ten schools likely to be selected in this week's NBA draft before touching on the coaching changes from Iowa and Maryland.Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 25: The Big Ten Season Comes to an End, Kevin Willard Leaves Maryland, Minnesota Hires Niko Medved (00:45:00)
In the final regularly scheduled episode of the season, Brett and Steve discuss Michigan State's Sweet 16 victory and Elite 8 Loss to Auburn as well as Michigan's loss to Auburn, Purdue's loss to Houston, and Maryland's loss to Florida. Also featured are discussions on Kevin Willard leaving Maryland (NOTE: this was recorded before Maryland hired Buzz Williams) and Minnesota hiring Niko Medved.Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening this season! We'll be back with some draft content and any other important happenings during the off-season
- Episode 24: First Weekend Recap + Second Weekend Preview (00:59:19)
In this week's episode, Brett and Steve discuss an 8-0 first round for the Big Ten and the 4-4 second round before sidetracking into discussing two recent coaching hires and previewing the Sweet 16Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 23: Michigan Wins the Big Ten Tournament + NCAA Tournament Preview (00:59:18)
In this week's episode, we discussed Michigan's victory over Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament championship game and their respective paths to Sunday in addition to other highlights from Indianapolis before diving into a preview of all of the first and second round matchups for the Big Ten teams in the NCAA tournament. This is March!Got questions? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 22: MSU Wins the Conference Outright, Other Final Week Happenings, Awards, and Big Ten Tournament Preview (00:53:17)
In this week's episode, we discussed Michigan State winning the outright conference title, double byes being locked up by Michigan, Maryland, and UCLA, and our conference awards before diving into a preview of the Big Ten Tournament. This is March!Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 21: This. Is. March! Michigan State Starts to Pull Away, the Bubble Grows, and Weekly Preview (00:55:35)
In this week's episode, we celebrate the wonders of the third month before diving into Michigan State's two-win week, the crime against basketball that was Nebraska-Michigan, and where various bubble teams find themselves heading into the last week of the season before diving into the weekly preview.Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 20: Who Wants to Win the Big Ten? Plus Bubble Updates (00:45:13)
In this week's episode, we discuss Michigan State's two-win week, other teams in contention for the conference title faltering, and provide updates on some of the bubble teams before diving into the weekly preview.Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 19: Michigan and MSU Atop the Conference, Wisconsin Wins at Mackey, UCLA and Maryland Lurking (00:44:38)
In this week's episode, we discuss Michigan shooting into sole possession of first place on the backs of wins against Purdue and OSU, Michigan State rebounding from a tough loss by beating Illinois, Wisconsin winning at Mackey, and UCLA and Maryland's chances at the double bye before heading into the weekly preview.Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 18: Purdue's Back On Top, UCLA's 7-Game Winning Streak, MSU Comeback, and Wisconsin Stays Hot (00:52:24)
In this week's episode, we discuss Purdue being back in first place, another 2-win week for UCLA, MSU's comeback over Oregon, Wisconsin beating Indiana and Iowa, the Woodson Watch coming to a end, and some buzzer beaters before diving into the weekly previewGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 17: No More Undefeated Teams, UCLA Is Rolling, Many Other Teams Get Much-Needed Wins (00:51:43)
In this week's episode, Brett and Steve discuss a packed week in the Big Ten, including USC's upset of Michigan State, UCLA's demolishing of Oregon, Michigan with a 2-win week, and many other things before diving into the weekly previewGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 16: Maryland Wins Two on the Road, Minnesota Wins Two More, UCLA Gets Back on Track (00:50:07)
In this week's episode, Brett and Steve discuss Maryland's wins at Illinois and Indiana, Minnesota's unexpected 3-game winning streak, UCLA showing signs of life, and Purdue rebounding from a home loss by thrashing Michigan before diving into the weekly preview.Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 15: MSU Remains Unbeaten, Purdue Sweeps PNW, Wisconsin Stays Consistent, Buzzer Beaters, and More (00:53:00)
In this week's episode, Brett and Steve discuss the wild game that was MSU-Illinois, Purdue's sweep of Oregon and Washington, Wisconsin continuing its winning streak, buzzer beater wins for Minnesota and Northwestern, and some other quick hitters before diving into the weekly previewGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 14: A Lot of Teams Go 2-0, USC Wins in Champaign, and UCLA on a Slide (00:54:25)
In this week's episode, we discussed a 2-0 week for a number of teams, including Oregon, MSU, Michigan, and Wisconsin, USC's stunning upset of Illinois, and UCLA's recent 3-game losing streak before diving into the preview of the week to comeGot questions? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 13: Illinois Wins Out West, Michigan Schools 3-0 in Conference, Points Galore in Madison, and More (00:53:35)
In this week's episode, we discussed offensive explosions from Illinois and Wisconsin, both Michigan schools remaining undefeated in conference play, a defensive struggle in Lincoln, and Indiana picking up two big wins among other conference happenings before heading into the weekly preview Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 12: UCLA Beats Gonzaga, Nebraska Wins Diamond Head Classic, Washington Suffers a Bad Loss, and More Conference Previews (00:35:19)
In this week's episode, we discuss the few happenings from the holiday break, namely UCLA-Gonzaga, Nebraska winning their MTE, and Washington's stunning loss to Seattle University before diving into the preview of the first conference games of 2025.Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.com and don't forget to like, subscribe, and rate on your podcast app of choicethanks for listening!
- Episode 11: OSU Dominates Kentucky, Close Losses from UCLA, Michigan, and Rutgers, Plus Final 2024 Preview (00:35:27)
In this week's episode, we discuss the CBS Sports classic featuring a blowout of Kentucky by Ohio State and a collapse from UCLA, last-second losses by Michigan and Rutgers, Illinois' win over Mizzou, and other conference highlights before previewing the final games of 2024 headlined by UCLA-GonzagaGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 10: More Buzzer Beaters, Some Atomic Brickfests, and UCLA Keeps Winning (00:49:06)
In this week's episode, we discussed Rutgers' two-win week, Illinois going down to the wire with #1 Tennessee, the Indy Classic, and UCLA-Arizona before diving into the week ahead in non-conference gamesGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 9: Conference Play Starts! (00:44:28)
In this week's episode, Brett and Steve discuss the beginning of conference play, including UCLA's buzzer beater against Oregon, Penn State's win over Purdue, 2-0 starts for Michigan and Michigan State, and Northwestern's in-state rivalry win against Illinois before diving into a preview of the week to comeGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 8: Feast Week Recap + Preview of First Conference Games (00:45:45)
In this week's episode, we discuss all the Big Ten happenings from Feast Week, including MTE wins from Oregon, Purdue, and Michigan, MSU's 3rd place finish in Maui, and tough weeks for Rutgers, Indiana, and USC before diving into the first preview of conference games this season.Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 7: Some High Profile Losses, Wisconsin Wins the Greenbrier, Rutgers Stumbles in Georgia, and Feast Week Preview (00:42:08)
In this week's episode, Brett and Steve discuss Purdue falling at Marquette, Illinois losing to Alabama, Wisconsin winning the Greenbrier Tip Off after a scare from UTRGV, Nebraska winning at Creighton, and the rest of the week's happenings before diving into the packed preview of Feast WeekGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 6: Big Wins for Purdue and Wisconsin Plus the Rest of the Non-Conference Increase in Competition (00:49:40)
In this week's episode, Brett is joined by friend of the program Matt to discuss huge wins for Purdue and Wisconsin, Michigan State and Maryland suffering close losses, and the rest of last week's Big Ten standout games before previewing the week aheadGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 5: The Still Undefeated Big Ten! (and other observations from the first week of the season) (00:42:12)
In this week's episode, we discuss our takeaways from the first few days of the college basketball season, including Ohio State's victory over Texas, Mackenzie Mgbako's strong performance, and Purdue's first game without Zach Edey before previewing the next week+ of gamesGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 4: 2024-25 Season Preview Part 3 (00:30:53)
In the final episode of the season preview, we discuss our predicted top four teams in the conference and dole out our preseason awardsGot questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 3: 2024-25 Season Preview Part 2 (00:35:09)
In part 2 of the 3-part season preview, Brett and Steve run through the teams they predict will finish between 5th and 11th in the conference this upcoming season.Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!
- Episode 2: 2024-25 Season Preview Part 1 (00:33:45)
We are officially back to talking hoops! In the first part of this three-part season preview, Brett and Steve bring you their official predictions and previews for who will finish 12th-18th in the Big Ten this upcoming season!Got questions or comments? Send them to us at big10hoopsweekly@gmail.comThanks for listening!