In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners will hear host Chris Cottrell celebrating the NCAA Division II National Champions, Nova Southeastern University with Coach Jim Crutchfield and Bevo Francis Award Winner, MJ Iraldi.   

Also, on today's episode, listeners can celebrate the NAIA National Champions, the College of Idaho Yotes and Coach Colby Blaine.  

Cottrell also provides a brief recap of the 2025 Small College Basketball Award winners...   

Read about Nova Southeastern's National Championship here...

https://nsusharks.com/index.aspx

Read about the College of Idaho's National Championship here...

https://yoteathletics.com/sports/mens-basketball

The 2025 Small College Basketball Award winners can be found here...

https://www.smallcollegebasketball.com/awards

The Small College Basketball Podcast has been named #8 of the "Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts" by Feedspot.... and the 61st best College Basketball Podcast by Million Podcasts.   

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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners will hear host Chris Cottrell celebrating the 6-small college basketball National Champions, crowned so far during March Madness.. 

Cottrell also provides a brief recap and preview of the NCAA Division II National Championship game, later today, Saturday, March 29, 2025.  

USCAA Men's Basketball Division I National Championship

https://uscaachampionships.com/2024-25_Championships/2025_Basketball/Press_Releases/mens_basketball_division_1_championship

USCAA Men's Basketball Division II National Championship 

https://uscaachampionships.com/2024-25_Championships/2025_Basketball/Press_Releases/mens_basketball_division_2_championship

NCCAA Men's Basketball Division I National Championship 

https://thenccaa.org/tournaments/?id=4824&path=mbball

NCCAA Men's Basketball Division II National Championship

https://thenccaa.org/tournaments/?id=4827&path=mbball2

NAIA Men's Basketball Natioinal Championship

https://www.naia.org/sports/mbkb/2024-25/releases/Game_15_Recap

NCAA Division III Men's Basketball National Championship

https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2025-03-18/trinity-ct-wins-2025-ncaa-diii-mens-basketball-championship

NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Championship

https://www.ncaa.com/sports/basketball-men/d2

The Small College Basketball Podcast has been named #8 of the "Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts" by Feedspot.... and the 61st best College Basketball Podcast by Million Podcasts.   

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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com

For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with 2024 National Christian College Athletic Association head coach Pat Estepp.  Pat Estepp led Cedarville University to last year’s NCCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship, his third as the head coach at Cedarville University. 

Now, Coach Estepp has moved onto an assistant coaching role at Furman University, a member of NCAA Division I and the Southern Conference.  Cottrell and Estepp discuss last season’s national championship, Coach Estepp’s transition to Furman and what he loves about Small College Basketball.

Cedarville University National Championship

Furman Paladins Men’s Basketball

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In this episode I sit down with Coach Ben Thompson from Emory & Henry College, a current NCAA Division 3 member, in the process of transitioning to NCAA D2 and joining the South Atlantic Conference. We talk about that transition, his coaching journey that’s taken him from update NY to Brazil and then back home to Southwest Virginia.

News and notes from the CCAA, VA State opts out, Preseason Polls announced in the Lone Star, Gulf South and Great American Conference... and recap of great weeks in the Peach Belt, The MIAA, the GLVC, the SAC, RMAC and GMAC...

In this episode Wayne Cavadi, writer for NCAA.com and I recap of the first two weekends of NCAA D2 Men’s basketball including what to expect for a National Tournament, teams and players to watch, and our Elite 8 predictions...

In this episode Commissioner Racy and I discuss the MIAA’s return to play procedures And activity, the rising tide of MIAA football and NWMS basketball “lifting all ships”, his vision for the future of the Athletic Association and a even get a Bruce Springsteen reference....

Today’s episode offers a recap of the best from across Division 2 Men’s Basketball over the week of Thanksgiving !! Also, a look ahead of the games to watch in the first week of December...

In this episode I breakdown the first week of NCAA D2 men’s basketball taking a look at the MIAA and SAC... I offer a brief preview of the best games this week across the country and recent announcements from the Lone Star Conferenxe.

This is a bonus episode where I run down the remaining top teams in the country and finish my conversation with Small College Basketball founder John McCarthy about the top players to watch in NCAA D2 hoops...

In this episode I host John McCarthy, the founder of Small College Basketball, to breakdown the top teams entering the 2020 NCAA D2 season. We discuss the top 13 teams in the county according to the NABC and Basketball Times....

In this episode I preview the NABC Coaches Preseason Poll... and host Coach Saul Phillips from Northern State. We talk about eating ice cream with legendary coach Don Meyer, Parker Fox’s development, the “I Hate Winter Game” and all things Northern State University Basketball...

In this episode I discuss return to play announcements across the country for NCAA Division 2 Basketball... and talk with coach Peter Bond about what he learned in his first season as the HC at his alma mater Azusa Pacific, his upcoming season, and strength training, outside in Southern California....

In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a “Fast Break” around Small College Basketball, celebrating the best games, upsets and performances from the last week.  Cottrell also hosts three interviews, with the reigning national championship head coaches from NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III and the NAIA.  Cottrell discusses Minnesota State Basketball with Coach Matt Margenthaler, Trine University Men’s Basketball with coach Brooks Miller and Freed-Hardeman University Men’s basketball with Coach Dew Stutts. 

Minnesota State Men’s Basketball LINK
Trine University Men’s Basketball LINK

Freed-Hardeman University Men’s Basketball LINK

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In this episode I discuss return to play schedule announcements, South Atlantic Conference preseason rankings, and host UMSL Coach Bob Sundvold. We chat about the NCAA division two men’s basketball tournament format, his returning players, and expectations after breaking a 32 year NCAA tournament drought last season.

In this bonus episode of #6 Coach Olen and I discuss his time at UC San Diego, the program’s consistent improvement and the transition to Division 1.

In this episode I discuss the NCAA’s social series, Peach Belt Conference’s return to play announcement and talk with with Coach Ben Howlett about his time at West Liberty as an assistant and entering year 4 as the head coach.

In this episode we discuss return to play announcements from around NCAA D2 Men’s Basketball, the Basketball Times PreSeason Top 10 and welcome coach Joe Lombardi fro the Indiana Univ. (Pa) Crimson Hawks....

In this episode I break down return to play announcements from across the country including the Mountain East Conference’s return to play decision and justification...... We speak with #5 Florida Southern Mocs Coach Mike Donnelly about the tradition at FSC, National POY Brett Hanson and their recent success!

In this episode I have a conversation with the Head Coach of the St Edwards University Hilltoppers, Andre Cook. We discuss our more than 20 year relationship, his mans basketball program at St Edwards Univ in Austin, TX and the incredible teams in the Lone Star Conference.....

Join me for news and notes around NCAA Men’s Basketball Division II and a discussion with Bart Lundy (Queens Univ) and Josh Schertz (Lincoln Memorial University) as we discuss return to play this season, their programs and our time together at High Point University.

This week I am joined by the commissioner of the South Atlantic Conference Comissioner, Patrick Britz, to discuss their return to play announcement. The purpose of the Bonafide Basketball Podcast is to promote, popularize, and celebrate the men’s basketball teams, players, and coaches at the NCAA Division 2 and 3 levels....

Introduction to the Pod ! 

In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a conversation and recap of the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, with guest Wayne Cavadi.

In this interview, Cottrell and Cavadi recap match-ups from the NCAA Division II opening weekend tournament. The conversation also gets into teams, players and coaches to watch across NCAA Division II men’s basketball. 

Website featuring Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic

Website featuring Wayne Cavadi's NCAA Division II Coverage

For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com

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Today's episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast previews the upcoming season at the NCAA Division III, NCAA Division II, and NAIA Levels. Host Chris Cottrell chats with the founder of Small College Basketball, John McCarthy about teams and players to watch. Also, Cottrell and McCarthy preview the upcoming Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, tipping off Saturday November 2, 2024 from Florida Southern College.

For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com

For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Pat Estepp.  This season Coach Estepp led Cedarville University to the NCCAA Men’s Basketball National Championship!!  Cottrell and Estepp discuss the journey of the Cedarville Yellow Jackets season and recap the national championship game against Wayland Baptist.  

Website featuring Cedarville University Basketball

Website featuring the National Championship Game Recap

Website featuring Coach Pat Estepp

For additional information please click the links below to follow all of the Small College Basketball National Tournament progress.

Website featuring NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament

Website featuring NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Tournament

Website featuring NAIA National Tournament 

Website featuring NCCAA National Tournament

Website featuring USCAA National Tournament 

Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel

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For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Brooks Miller.  This season Brooks Miller led Trine University to the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship!!  Cottrell and Miller discuss the journey of the Trine Thunder season and recap the national championship game against Hampden Sydney.  

Cottrell and Miller also briefly discuss buzzer beaters, the best team activities from this past season and how the team and coaches locked into the NCAA tournament.  

Website featuring Trine University Basketball

Website featuring the National Championship Game Recap

Website featuring Coach Brooks Miller

For additional information please click the links below to follow all of the Small College Basketball National Tournament progress.

Website featuring NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament

Website featuring NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Tournament

Website featuring NAIA National Tournament 

Website featuring NCCAA National Tournament

Website featuring USCAA National Tournament 

Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel

For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com

For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a solo episode.  Cottrell recaps the national championship games from NCAA Division III and the USCAA.  

Cottrell also briefly previews the remaining tournaments and national championship schedule for NCAA Division II, NAIA, and NCCAA.  

For additional information please click the links below to follow all of the Small College Basketball National Tournament progress.

Website featuring NCAA Division II Men's Basketball National Tournament

Website featuring NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Tournament

Website featuring NAIA National Tournament 

Website featuring NCCAA National Tournament

Website featuring USCAA National Tournament 

Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel

For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com

For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with the host of the “Q-Cast” Bob Quillman.  This is Quillman’s second visit to the Small College Basketball Podcast, and we are grateful as he is one of the brightest minds in NCAA Division III Basketball coverage.  Quillman joined Chris Cottrell earlier in the season to discuss NCAA Division III Basketball on episode 13.  

You can listen to that episode here…. 

In today’s episode, Quillman and Cottrell discuss the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship Tournament.  Topics covered include upsets in the opening rounds, best performances, and games to watch in the Sweet 16 and beyond.  

Website featuring NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Tournament

Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel

For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com

For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with head coach Aaron Landon.  Coach Landon is in his 4th season as the head men’s basketball coach at St. Martin’s University, in Washington State.   

At the time of the interview, St. Martin’s was the #13 ranked team in NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball.  St. Martin’s competes in the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC).

In today’s episode, Coach Landon and Cottrell discuss the changing landscape of Small College Basketball, winning on the road, and swimming in the Pacific Ocean on Thanksgiving… 

Website featuring St. Martin's University Basketball

Website featuring Roster and Coach Landon

Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel

For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with head coach Matt Margenthaler.  Coach Margenthaler is in his 22nd season as the head men’s basketball coach at Minnesota State University.  

At the time of the interview, Minnesota State was the number two ranked team in NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball.  Currently they are 5th in the nation and scheduled to play four of their last five games at home.  

In today’s episode, Coach Margenthaler and Cottrell discuss the weather, managing the dog days of January and the elite coaches and players in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.  

Website featuring Minnesota State Men’s Basketball

Website featuring Coach Matt Margenthaler 

Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a chat with d3Hoops.com Managing Editor and D3 Basketball guru, Pat Coleman.  Coleman joins the SCB Podcast for the third season in a row to breakdown the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball tournament, now underway and entering the Sweet 16 Rounds.  

Together, Cottrell and Coleman recap the upsets of the first and second rounds.  The tandem also discuss multiple teams, players and performances from the first and second rounds.  

Pat Colman lists his teams to watch, does your team make the cut... as well as the top performers thus far.  Cottrell and Coleman wrap uo with the most intriguing match-ups of the upcoming Sweet 16 and Elite Eight rounds... 

Check out the links below to follow more of the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball National Tournament.... 

Link: NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship, Updated Bracket

https://d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2025/bracket

Link: NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Day 2 Recap

https://d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2025/second-round-recap

Link: NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Day 1 Recap

https://d3hoops.com/playoffs/men/2025/first-round-recap

The Small College Basketball Podcast has been named #8 of the "Top 30 College Basketball Podcasts" by Feedspot.  Please click here for the full article. 

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For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with D3Hoops.com managing editor Pat Coleman.  Coleman is one of the foremost experts on NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball.  

Today, Cottrell and Coleman talk about the top teams and top players in NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball.  The two discuss the NIL and the impact of the transfer portal on small college basketball.  And, Pat Coleman lines up the second half of the NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball, what to expect and the timeline of events leading to the national championship game.  

Website featuring d3hoops.com

Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Steve Drabyn from Bethel University.  Bethel University is currently 14-3 and scheduled to take on Taylor University.  In the most recent NAIA Coaches’ Poll Bethel is ranked #23 in the country.  

Website featuring Coach Steve Drabyn

Website featuring Bethel University Basketball

Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Chuck Benson and Junior Guard Nick Brenegan from Carson Newman University.  Carson Newman competes in the NCAA DIvision II South Atlantic Conference.  

Last weekend Brenegan set a school record with 17 made 3-pointers and scored 64 points in CNU’s victory over Newberry College. 

Coach Benson, Brenegan and Host, Chris Cottrell, discuss the career night for Brenegan, the state of Carson Newman Men’s Basketball and the strength of the South Atlantic Conference.  

Website featuring Nick Brenegan’s Career Night

Website featuring Coach Chuck Benson 

Website featuring Carson Newman University Men’s Basketball

Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for an interview with Coach Brooks McKowen from Upper Iowa University.  Coach McKowen is in his 11th season as the head coach at Upper Iowa and are entering Saturday’s game on a 4-game winning streak.  

Coach McKowen and Cottrell discuss their transition from Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference to the Great Lakes Valley Conference as well as their depth of talent and the leadership of 5th year senior, Jake Hilmer.  

Website featuring Coach Brooks McKowen

Website featuring Upper Iowa University Men’s Basketball 

Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a a recap of the 2023 portion of the small college basketball season.  

Cottrell covers NCAA Division II and NCAA Division III rankings as well as the latest in NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA teams and players.  

Website featuring Small College Basketball 

Small College Basketball Podcast YouTube Channel

For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com

For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a conversation with the NAIA’s Grace College Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Scott Moore and their returning NAIA All American Elijah Malone.  Elijah Malone is a Senior Forward at Grace College, while Moore is in his fifth season as the head coach.  

Today, Cottrell, Moore and Malone talk relationship building, managing expectations and Christmas parties.  

Website featuring Coach Scott Moore

Website featuring Elijah Malone 

Website featuring Grace College Basketball

For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and NAIA’s Taylor University Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Josh Andrews.  Andrews is in his 11th season as the coach at Taylor University.   

Today, Cottrell and Andrews talk about Taylor’s “Silent Night” tradition, his team, his team’s execution and confident shot making.

Website featuring Coach Josh Andrews

Website featuring Taylor University Basketball

For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and guest, Bob Quillman.  Quillman hosts the “Q-Cast” and is the founder of iwuhoops.com… He is one of the brightest minds in NCAA Division III Basketball coverage.  

Today, Cottrell and Bob Quillman discuss the state of Illinois Wesleyan University Basketball, the overall landscape of NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball and also the relationships he has formed throughout his years of coverage.  

Website featuring Bob Quillman’s Twitter Page

For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and special guest, Trevor Hudgins.  Hudgins currently plays overseas for Le Mans in France’s Euroleague.  

Hudgins was a standout guard at Northwest Missouri State University where he was named the NCAA Division II Player of the Year in back-to-back seasons in 2021 and 2022, and was named the MIAA Player of the Year in three straight seasons from 2020 to 2022. In 2022, Hudgins was named the Small College Basketball Bevo Francis Award winner

Today, Cottrell and Trevor Hudgins discuss the creation of his award, the impact his family has had on his career and playing for one of the nations top coaches in Ben McCollum.  

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and Coach Chris Briggs from Georgetown College (NAIA) in Kentucky.   Coach Briggs is in his 13th season as head coach and recently guided Georgetown College to its 2,000th men’s basketball win as a member of the NAIA.  

Today, Cottrell and Coach Briggs discuss the history and success of Georgetown College Men’s Basketball, their upcoming schedule.  Listeners also get an inside look at the many different hats, small college basketball coaches have to wear throughout the season. 

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a chat with University of Mary Washington, Guard, Jadon Burgess.
Together, Cottrell and Burgess discuss their connection and the meaningful relationships basketball has allowed them both to develop.  
Jadon discusses his process leading to a successful sophomore season thus far as well as his most important influences.  Jadon also explains the "Day in the Life" of an NCAA Division III Men's Basketball student athlete and his upcoming conference tournament.  
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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and Coach Ken French, of Oakland City University in Indiana.  Coach French is a long-time NAIA head coach, previously holding the same position at Rio Grande University in Ohio.  

Today, Cottrell and Coach French discuss his holiday event featuring some of the best men’s and women’s teams in NAIA Basketball, “The Show”.  In its’ ninth year, “The Show” had 20 elite NAIA Men’s Basketball teams and 10 elite NAIA Women’s Basketball teams competing in Kingsport, TN over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend.  Cottrell and Coach French discuss “The Show”, his Oakland City men’s basketball team and being a lifelong Small College Basketball Coach.  

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a discussion with the participating coaches representing the NCAA Division III schools participating in the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic.  

Cottrell interviews the four coaches prior to this weekend’s event in Aberdeen, South Dakota on the Campus of Northern State University.  

Coaches Scott Bittner (Stockton), David Hastings (Keene State Univ), Pat McKenzie (St Johns, MN) and Jeff Gard (UW-Platteville) discuss their teams and the opportunity to participate in the Small College Basketball Champions Classic.  

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a discussion with Coach Greg Tonagel, from Indiana Wesleyan University (NAIA).  Coach Tonagel recently won his 500th career game and we celebrate that accomplishment among other discussions.   Website featuring Coach Greg Tonagel Website featuring Indiana Wesleyan University Basketball For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email smallcollegebasketball@gmail.com For all of the latest news and highlights of NCAA D2, NCAA D3, NAIA, NCCAA and USCAA Men’s Basketball follow Small College Basketball on Twitter @smcollegehoops or visit www.smallcollegebasketball.com For more information visit https://anchor.fm/scb_podcast You can follow Host Chris Cottrell on Twitter @Coach_Cottrell_ LinkedIn @Chris Cottrell

In this weekend’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a conversation with Wayne Cavadi, also known as the “Dean of DII.”  Wayne covers men’s and women’s NCAA Division II sports for the NCAA.com and has been involved in the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame Classic in the past.  He also hosts the weekly DII Nation Podcast available on Spotify and YouTube.  In today’s episode Cottrell and Cavadi discuss the: 

• NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Power 10 Preseason Rankings

• SCB Hall of Fame Classic Field

• Players to Watch in NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball this season 

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a special interview with Chad Lance and his son, Jace Lance of Missouri Valley College (NAIA).  Coach Lance is the Head Men’s Basketball coach at Missouri Valley College and Jace is entering his junior season, after averaging 12 points per game as a freshman and sophomore.  In today’s episode we discuss the special bond between father and son, coach and player. 

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell for a special announcement and an interview with Coach Jim Crutchfield.  Coach Crutchfield is the Head Men’s Basketball coach at Nova Southeastern University (NCAA D II).  Coach Crutchfield led Nova Southeastern to the 2022-2023 Men’s Basketball NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball National Championship and a perfect 36-0 record last season. 

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Website featuring Nova Southeastern University Basketball

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In today’s episode of the Small College Basketball Podcast, listeners join host Chris Cottrell and guest John Kirkorian.  Coach Kirkorian is the Head Men’s Basketball coach at Christopher Newport University (NCAA DIII).  Coach Kirkorian led Christopher Newport to the 2022-2023 Men’s Basketball NCAA Division III Men’s Basketball National Championship and a 30-3 record last season. 

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Website featuring Christopher Newport University Men’s Basketball

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