

Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast
Chris Dortch
The Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcasts discuss all things college hoops. Hosts Chris Dortch and Kevin Ingram welcome guests from around the country in national podcasts and conference-only podcasts. blueribbon.substack.com
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Nov 30, 2021 • 38min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 36: ESPN PXP man extraordinaire Rich Hollenberg and what Chris has in common with Grantland Rice
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome ESPN play-by-play announcer and friend of the show Rich Hollenberg.Some of the topics of discussion:• Duke and Purdue are some bad dudes• Kevin’s first hoops road trip since 2020• Rich’s first two primo gigs in Charleston and Brooklyn• Rich paying it forward with a new side gig• Chris earns a spot in the Tennessee Sports Writers Hall of FameAll Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Nov 17, 2021 • 33min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 35: Talking ACC basketball (and Field of Dreams) with Blue Ribbon contributing editor Brett Friedlander
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome Brett Friedlander, who has covered the Atlantic Coast Conference for many years and is a Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook contributing editor.Some of the topics of discussion: • Recapping the first week of play.• The changing of the guard in the ACC.• Can Duke deliver coach K a lovely parting gift?• Brett tells the true tale of an important Field of Dreams character.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Nov 4, 2021 • 41min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 34: ESPN bracketology guru Joe Lunardi and World Series hijinks
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in the godfather of bracketology, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi.Some of the topics of discussion:* Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook selling briskly* Kevin and Chris preview the Southeastern Conference* Joey Brackets issues his “you-heard-it-here-first” prediction* Joe discusses the future of his beloved NCAA tournament* Chris talks about his wild night covering the Atlanta Braves the last time they won the World Series, in 1995All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Oct 20, 2021 • 35min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 33: CBS and ACC Network analyst Dan Bonner
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in CBS and ACC Network analyst Dan Bonner.Some of the topics of discussion:* Blue Ribbon Yearbooks are shipping!* Cousy Award candidates* Wishing Dickie V the best in his fight against cancer* Dan talks about being the dean of ACC analysts* What it’s like to be three in the booth with Kevin Harlan and Reggie MillerAll Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Oct 6, 2021 • 36min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 32: Talking numbers with Duke director of analytics Zach Marcus
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Duke’s director of analytics and video scouting, Zach Marcus.Some of the topics of discussion:* The rise of analytics in basketball* Numbers all fans should know* More conference shifting* Kevin’s travelogue * Blue Ribbon print edition nearly finishedAll Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can pre-order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Sep 22, 2021 • 32min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 31: Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Tennessee head coach Rick Barnes.Some of the topics of discussion:* Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook is at the printer.* Why the older Rick Barnes gets, the faster he wants his teams to play.* How Barnes replaced half a team and two assistants in two weeks last spring.* Taking a look at the college (and NBA) career of former Duke star JJ Reddick, who recently announced his retirement.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, you can pre-order the 2021-22 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of our 41st edition while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Sep 9, 2021 • 37min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 30: Belmont coach Casey Alexander
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Belmont head coach Casey Alexander.Some of the topics of discussion:* The guys discuss the decision-making process and planning that went into Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook’s cover.* Late-breaking injuries.* What team has four MBA candidates in its starting five? Hint: We’re talking to the coach today.* The difficulty of scheduling when you’re the coach of a good midmajor team.All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, there are still a few copies of the 40th-anniversary 2020-21 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of this historic collector’s item while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Aug 26, 2021 • 45min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 29: Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann and paying tribute to three legends
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann.Some of the topics of discussion:* Memphis loads up on high school talent* Chris Holtmann talks about his coaching influences* What it’s like competing in the Big Ten night after night* Saying goodbye to some heroes of our youthAll Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, there are still a few copies of the 40th-anniversary 2020-21 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of this historic collector’s item while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Aug 10, 2021 • 33min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 28: Yale head coach James Jones
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Yale head coach James Jones.Some of the topics of discussion:* Is the rest of the world catching up to USA Basketball?* Recruiting still making news, especially for Memphis* How does a coach survive a season without basketball?* What conferences will be the strongest next season?All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, there are still a few copies of the 40th-anniversary 2020-21 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of this historic collector’s item while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com

Jul 27, 2021 • 34min
Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, Ep. 27: The changing landscape of college hoops, who's No. 1, and more.
In the newest episode of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Podcast, hosts Chris Dortch (@cdortch) and Kevin Ingram (@KIngramSports) welcome in Geoff Cabe, the associate commissioner of the Southern Conference.Some of the topics of discussion:* What role is the NCAA going to play in the ever-changing world of college athletics?* Will conference-shifting start dominos falling again?* What team will be Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook’s preseason No. 1?All Blue Ribbon college basketball podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.You can also listen in your email client or click on the “Listen In Podcast App” link above to listen in your podcast player of choice.Coming up soonThanks for listening to this free podcast from the Blue Ribbon Report.If you haven’t yet subscribed to the newsletter, there’s still time so you can read all our college basketball coverage, which will continue throughout the offseason.Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, there are still a few copies of the 40th-anniversary 2020-21 edition of the Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook. Grab a copy of this historic collector’s item while you can! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit blueribbon.substack.com


