Three Man Weave: College Basketball Podcast

We are three men passionate about all things college basketball. And we all have weaves.

#350: Coaching Hire Report Cards 04/17/2024

#350: Coaching Hire Report Cards On the true debut of our offseason pod schedule, the fellas give all 60 hires a grade from A through F (apologies to Chicago State, Mount St. Mary's, and Florida A&M, whose jobs remain unfilled). THE TWIST: We can only give out 12 A's and 15 B's, and each guy must give at least eight D's and five F's. Grade inflation, be gone! Who LOVED the Calipari hire, and who simply gave it a C? Which select few coaches earned A's across the board from us? And, gulp, who earned the dreaded scarlet letter F? The Rundown:(0:10) - Intro (2:46) - Quick Root's Roundup (10:33) - Coaching Hire Grades (NOTE: Done grades in alphabetical order by school name - a couple reference points provided below to help you skip around if you'd like) (11:58) - Arkansas (22:54) - DePaul (29:34) - FAU (38:41) - Kentucky (44:32) - Michigan (53:54) - Saint Louis (57:20) - Stanford (1:05:59) - Washington (1:12:29) - Review(s)! /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/30875168

#349: 2024 Season Finale 04/10/2024

#349: 2024 Season Finale The season is over, and UConn won the national title easily! Is it 2023 or 2024? 2024, you say? Well, that means the Huskies went back-to-back! We look back on the incredible, buzzsaw-esque run of inevitability, particularly the meticulous dismantling of Purdue in the title game. Dan Hurley can coach some ball, folks. We also give Zach Edey and the Boilermakers some love, hat tip to NC State and Alabama, and have a detailed discussion on the WILD week that was in the coaching carousel. Thank you to everyone who tuned in this year - it's been a ton of fun interacting with folks about our beloved college hoops. The Rundown (0:10) - Intro (6:32) - Root's Roundup (heavy coaching carousel talk, plus a little NIT chatter) (35:24) - Final Four Roundup (55:07) - Extremely Quick 2025 Lookahead + one Review /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/30773168

#348: Final 4 Forecasting 04/03/2024

#348: Final 4 Forecasting One last stand before the Finale of Four, in Not Phoenix, Arizona. The Weave will be boots on the ground but we would never abandon our loyal soldiers sans podcast - alas, enjoy... Rundown: Intro (0:00) Roots Roundup (3:10) Sweet 16 / Elite 8 Reactions (23:30) Final 4 Takes (36:45) /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/30667778

#347: Sweet Sixteen and Other Lullabies 03/27/2024

#347: Sweet Sixteen and Other Lullabies It's Sweet Sixteen time! The boys get you prepped for the next weekend of college hoops and share our reactions to the Tournament thus far. We also recap the latest in the coaching carousel! The Rundown: (0:00) Intro (2:21) Root's Roundup (Coaching News) (24:12) Tournament Reactions (37:30) Sweet Sixteen Preview (1:12:30) Reviews /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/30568138

#346: March Madness Marathon 2024 03/18/2024

#346: March Madness Marathon 2024 It's here!!! Our favorite episode of the year. No frills, no Root's Roundup, nothing but bracket breakdown goodness. The Madness has arrived, and with it another annual edition of our March Madness Marathon pod! After an initial bracket reaction section, we go through every single first round game in detail, giving key stats and matchup angles for each one. We also peered into our crystal balls for Sweet 16, Final Four and Natty Champion picks! Region Time Stamps (We went in order down the line in bracket order for each: 1 vs. 16, then 8 vs. 9, then 5 vs. 12, etc.) (0:10) - Intro (3:18) - Bracket Reactions (15:04) - First Four (22:27) - East (49:28) - South (1:17:02) - Midwest (aka Maui) (1:41:31) - West (2:08:14) - Champ Picks /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/30430483

#345: Champion of Champions 03/13/2024

#345: Champion of Champions Champions are made in the summer, but Champions are crowned in March… Many coronations await this weekend for the mid and low majors, while the big boys take one last bite at the bubble apple. Speaking of big boys, the Weave triumvirate is here, as always, to cover it all: Rundown: (0:00) - Intro (4:30) - Root’s Roundup (17:35) - Weave Saw That (23:05) - Conference Tournament Previews - Part 2 (23:15) -“High ish Majors” (Big-12, Big East, Big Ten, SEC, ACC, Pac-12, MWC, A-10, AAC) (57:15) - “Mid ish Majors” (Ivy, WAC, CUSA, Big West, MAC, MAAC, MEAC, SWAC) /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/30361783

#344: Come on in, the March Water is Delightful 03/06/2024

#344: Come on in, the March Water is Delightful We dive into 15 conference tournaments on this week's pod: ASUN, A East, Horizon, Patriot, OVC, NEC, MVC, Big South, Sun Belt, Summit, Big Sky, Southland, WCC, CAA, & SoCon. We'll also talk about what we saw the past week and catch you up on some news & notes. The Rundown: (0:00) Intro (3:24) Root's Roundup (Dartmouth union, coach firings, & more) (17:30) Weave Saw That (ASUN, comebacks, bad/good bubble breaks, & more) (33:33) Conference Tournament Previews (ASUN, A East, Horizon, Patriot, OVC, NEC, MVC, Big South, Sun Belt, Summit, Big Sky, Southland, WCC, CAA, SoCon) (1:21:15) Reviews (Michigan, Syracuse, Expansion, & more) Presented by Manscaped! Go to www.manscaped.com and use our promo code 3MW to get 20% off your order plus free shipping! /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/30262468

#343: February, It Remains 02/28/2024

#343: February, It Remains If you want Weave, then you have come to the right place. We humbly present to you 100 minutes of CBB discourse, hitting all the bulletin board stories. This includes, but is NOT limited to: court storming, Big 12 vs. ACC gripes, Wins Above Bubble, Wake Forest and Wazzu's up and down weeks, clinched regular season championships, and the legend of OT Jerome Tang. Plus, some mini games of "Fun or For Real" and "This or That," as well as previews and reviews. And if you didn't know you needed us reading Manscaped ad...well, you did. Presented by: Circa Sports, CBB Analytics, Manscaped, and Homefield Apparel Enter our Circa giveaway - details in the link! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC6htm9JhVHOAfULt0c21v8e9d953fGMwYnoxyzfnl3gDIzw/viewform The Rundown (0:10) - Intro (5:09) - Root's Roundup (17:39) - Weave Saw That (31:54) - Three Man Thoughts (1:17:31) - Game Previews, Pod Reviews /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/30157778

#342: It's Still February 02/21/2024

#342: It's Still February It's uphill sledding in the dog days of conference play, but great college basketball podcasts get going when the going gets tough - the Weave intends to stand among them... Rundown: (0:00) - Intro (5:30) - Root's Roundup (22:50) - Weave Saw That (39:30) - Three Men Thoughts (1:08:25) - Game Previews + Review Reviews /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/30054513

#341: Cupid's Day 02/14/2024

#341: Cupid's Day It's Love Day, so we talk about something we love: College Basketball. A nation turns its head away from football and onto us, the Three Men of the Weave. Lots of good stuff to talk about today including the Holtmann firing, Monster Wins, Wisconsin, Gonzaga, 6-Bid Mountain West, Iowa State, & more! The Rundown: (0:00) Intro (3:44) Root's Roundup (Holtmann, Skyy Clark, Indiana State, & more) (18:35) Weave Saw That (Monster wins, triple-doubles, Drake/Evansville, & more) (30:33) Three Man Thoughts (Wisconsin, Gonzaga, Iowa State, Baylor, Mountain West, & more) (1:09:00) Game Previews (UNM/SDSU, Marq/UConn, UK/Auburn, Creighton/Butler, KU/OU, & Wake/UVA) (1:21:38) Reviews (Momentum & Big-margin wins) /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/29958608

#340: Super Ball Week 02/07/2024

#340: Super Ball Week The sports world may be focused on The Big Game (TM), but we're still doling out big slices of basketball knowledge here on the pod. Discussions range from Will Wade's new contract to South Carolina's surge, from teams with serious momentum to an Ohio State autopsy, from huge wins for Butler and K State to takeaways from the weekend's Top 10 showdowns. We also quickly preview six key Saturday contests, begrudgingly acknowledge the groundbreaking Dartmouth basketball labor ruling, and - of course - talk a little NCAA officiating. The Rundown (0:10) - Intro (5:45) - Root's Roundup (Dartmouth bball = employees, Will Wade contract, multipleStats of the Day) (18:44) - Weave Saw That (Big wins for Butler, Clemson, K State, (28:22) - Three Man Thoughts (Dayton and Indiana State Road Trip, Top 10 Takeaways, RIP Ohio State, Momentum Teams, Officiating Check-in) (1:11:00) - Saturday Previews (1:19:57) - Review (Oso Ighodaro and BE POY) /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/29847493

#339: Muss is Miserable (as is DePaul, still) 01/31/2024

#339: Muss is Miserable (as is DePaul, still) We're back, bigger and bolder than ever, dissecting all the soap opera situations across college basketball. The dog days of conference are upon us - do your work early, listen, invest in your CBB self before it's too late... Rundown: (0:00) - Intro (4:40) - Root's Roundup (15:10) - Weave Saw That (24:55) - Three Men Thoughts (1:01:35) - Game Previews (1:14:50) - Reviews! /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/29738803

#338: A Farewell to Stubbs 01/24/2024

#338: A Farewell to Stubbs DePaul fired Tony Stubblefield, kicking off the coaching carousel. We quickly talk replacement candidates and touch on various other titilating topics including: Big Z's debut, Blake Hinson's close-up, McNeese, Futures, insane current conference standings, the Big 12, & more! The Rundown: (0:00) Intro (3:21) Root's Roundup (Terrence Shannon, Big Z, Blake Hinson & more!) (15:28) Weave Saw That (McNeese, Rienk Mast, Purdue Fort Wayne, & more!) (24:27) Three Man Thoughts (Futures, Big 12, Jim's Portfolio, Diva Teams, & more!) (59:27) Game Previews (Auburn/Miss State, Wisconsin/Sparty, KU/ISU, Zona/Oregon, & Dayton/Richmond) (1:11:25) Reviews (Virginia, TCU, & more!) /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/29635318

#337: Cold Outside, Hot in the Gym 01/17/2024

#337: Cold Outside, Hot in the Gym On this weekly edition of the 3MW pod, the fellas fight the frigid Chicago temps and dig into some scorching hoops talk. Topics include Rick Pitino's "win or frostbite" policy, why UNC is amazing + why it's silly to write off Houston, Purdue's thrashing of archrival Indiana and Zach Edey's NPOY defense, Jerome Tang's OT mastery, the American is good (but the ACC isn't), some scuffling power conference squads, and plenty more! The Rundown: (0:10) - Intro (3:45) - Root's Roundup (19:20) - Weave Saw That (32:34) - Three Man Thoughts (1:09:09) - Quick Saturday Previews (and one pod review) /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/29535013

#336: Conference Crush 01/10/2024

#336: Conference Crush College hoops has officially hijacked the mic from college football - it's our stage now, baby. Still, we lend a warm welcome to all you gridiron warriors wading into our waters for the very first time... Conference clashes are abound, where all undefeateds go to die. We break down the early inklings from the opening monster weekend. Rundown: (0:00) - Intro (5:05) - Root's Roundup (18:50) - Weave Saw That (32:00) - Three Men Thoughts (1:00:00) - Game Previews (1:19:00) - Reviews! /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/29432493

#335: A Happy Happy New Year to You 01/03/2024

#335: A Happy Happy New Year to You New Year, same Weave. The boys catch you up on the past 2 weeks of college basketball, get into some Pac 12 talk, the Terrence Shannon situation, FAU, & more! We also look ahead to the weekend's best games, of course. The Rundown: (0:00) Intro (3:06) Root's Roundup (Terrence Shannon, recruiting) (10:55) Weave Saw That (Nevada, FAU, Buy games & more) (28:35) Three Man Thoughts (GMU, Providence, Pac 12, SMU, & more) (1:10:44) Game Previews (Illini / Purdue, UNC / Clemson, & more) 1:21:20 - Reviews (Texas Tech, betting, & Illinois) /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/29329458

#334: Christmas Ham-ming It Up 12/20/2023

#334: Christmas Ham-ming It Up Happy holidays, good listeners! We're handing out a hearty bag of gifts to you all via an exceedingly long new episode. We talk buzzer beaters, best team(s) in the land (Purdue? Arizona? Houston? UConn?), banner weeks (Michigan State back?), bananas results (Nebrasketball smoked Tang's Team), bad bad Notre Dame (The Citadel by 20?!), and bushels more! We also caught up on a ton of accidentally-missed reviews at the end, some fun listener questions in there. Briefly mixed in during our discussions, we reacted to the breaking news of Oregon State and Washington State to the WCC... The Rundown(0:10) - Intro (5:23) - Root's Roundup (News and notes) (11:52) - Weave Saw That (Surprising results, buy game losses, buzzer-beaters, etc.) (35:09) - Three Man Thoughts (Assortment of observations/debates from the manic minds of the Weavers) (1:12:55) - Game Previews (1:21:13) - Reviews /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/29173688

#333: Fighting Through Finals Week 12/13/2023

#333: Fighting Through Finals Week As we coast through a quiet Finals Week, the fellas gather to break down the past 7 days of basketball - and look ahead to an insane Saturday. Discussion topics include weekly winners/losers, discussions on the MVC and ACC, checking in with Ky's Lopsided Lovelies, Matt's My Guys, and plenty more! The Weavers also briefly touch on the potential implications of the temporary restraining order filed against the NCAA to prevent restriction of eligibility. The ruling had just come out as we recorded, so we did not have a chance to discuss individual teams that are most impacted. The Rundown (0:10) - Intro (6:03) - Root's Roundup (21:21) - Weave Saw That (29:04) - Three Man Thoughts (1:05:34) - Previews (and a Review) /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/29065063

#332: "They're Not Our Rival" 12/06/2023

#332: "They're Not Our Rival" Rivalry week + cross conference clashes galore, as the spotlight shines brightest on our beloved sport. Come one, come all, to the unofficial midway checkpoint of the non-conference stanza. Rundown: (0:00) - Intro (4:25) - Root's Roundup (13:00) - Weave Saw That (23:20) - Three Men Thoughts (1:06:10) - Game Previews /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/28962303

#331: MTE & Turkey Hangover 11/29/2023

#331: MTE & Turkey Hangover The boys return from a delicous Feast Week of food, family, & basketball. We reflect on MTE's and get into a variety of topics! (Apologies for the audio throughout!) The Rundown: (0:00) Intro (4:05) Root's Roundup (News & Notes) (12:56) Feast Week Takeaways (27:26) Weave Saw That! (32:35) Three Man Thoughts (MWC, KenPom, FAU, & More!) (1:06:00) Game Previews /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/28853488

#330: A Feast of A Week 11/22/2023

#330: A Feast of A Week In this most festive of weeks, the Weavers gather 'round their table and dig into the cornucopia of hoops being sent our way. We give detailed thoughts on the Maui Invitational teams, hat tip the champions of Feast Week so far, and give some general musings on the week that has been - plus look ahead to the weekend briefly... The Rundown (0:10) - Intro (5:14) - Root's Roundup (13:48) - Maui Thoughts (30:37) - Weave Saw That (46:51) - Three Man Thoughts (1:02:44) - Preview Discussion (Atlantis, ESPN Events, Arizona/Michigan St.) /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/28764108

#329: The Podcast of Champions 11/15/2023

#329: The Podcast of Champions The Champions Classic cameth and wenteth and we were in the flesh (in the nosebleeds) for the all the action. However, every program is a champion in our hearts, and we touch on many in another electrifying 'sode. If you haven't done so already, 1) purchase the AND 2) to our Youtube channel 3) repeat steps 1 & 2 if you failed to follow instructions the first time Rundown: (0:00) - Intro (4:50) - Root's Roundup (11:25) - Champs Classic Recap (30:10) - Weave Saw That (40:30) - Three Men Thoughts (1:06:10) - MTE Sneak Peek /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/28659788

#328: The Ball is Tipped... And There You Are 11/08/2023

#328: The Ball is Tipped... And There You Are College basketball is officially back! The Weave dives into the first two days of games, calling out some of the embarrassments and heroics. We finish it all off with some Friday previews and our review section. The Rundown: (0:00) Intro (4:48) Root's Roundup (News & Notes) (11:40) Weave Saw That! (Vandy, DePaul, & more) (18:40) Three Man Thoughts (Block/charge, bad beats, Bobby Knight, JMU, & more) (46:49) Friday Game Previews (Arizona/Duke, Tennessee/Wisconsin, Virginia/Florida) (58:38) Listener Reviews /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/28560017

#327: Futures and Predictions 11/01/2023

#327: Futures and Predictions Tip-off of the season is mere days away!! Thus, the Weavers donned Halloween costumes and gathered to do some forecasting: best odds to win the title & best conference champ odds, All-American teams, and of course: Final Four and national champion picks. Will all three fall prey to Duke brainwashing, or is there a Weave resistance? Is Zach Edey going to easily lumber to another Wooden Award? If not, who can stop him? And should all be betting on...Bellarmine (?!) to win the ASUN at 20/1?? Answers abound as we stare into our crystal ball... The Rundown (0:10) - Intro & Reviews (10 of them!) (17:30) - Root's Roundup (News & Notes) (27:40) - Futures Discussion (1:01:06) - All-Americans (1:14:01) - Elite Eight, Final Four, Champ picks /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/28490288

#326: Big-12 Preview 10/25/2023

#326: Big-12 Preview The biggest and the baddest, just got bigger and badder... Our Big-12 breakdown is as robust as this 14-team bloodbath. Join us as we welcome Houston, Cincinnati, BYU and UCF to the party. And for those of you procrastinating, stop it, do it, now, buy it >>>> Rundown: (0:00) - Intro (11:50) - Root's Roundup (22:30) - Big-12 Overview - Overview, Predictions & All-Conference Teams (30:05) - Kansas (33:50) - Houston (36:52) - Texas (40:00) - Baylor (43:40) - Kansas State (46:25) - Texas Tech (49:10) - Iowa State (52:25) - TCU (55:38) - Oklahoma State (58:50) - Cincinnati (1:03:20) - Oklahoma (1:07:00) - West Virginia (1:11:05) - BYU (1:15:20) - UCF /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/28423700

#325: Big Ten Preview 10/18/2023

#325: Big Ten Preview The boys sit around the campfire and break down the Big Bad Big Ten. Will this be the season of NCAA Tournament success? Can Northwestern repeat a Tourney berth? Will Michigan get back on the horse? Can anyone stop Purdue? All these questions, and more, shall be answered. The Rundown: (0:00) Intro (8:24) Root's Roundup (News & Notes) (24:50) Big Ten Preview (24:50) All-Conference Teams & Standings (30:15) Purdue (34:42) Michigan State (38:11) Illinois (41:36) Maryland (44:40) Indiana (48:32) Ohio State (51:50) Wisconsin (57:10) Iowa (1:00:46) Northwestern (1:05:04) Michigan (1:09:08) Rutgers (1:12:20) Nebraska (1:17:12) Penn State (1:21:00) Minnesota /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/28359320

#324: Big East Preview 10/12/2023

#324: Big East Preview This week, the Weave is talking Big East - aka the most fun power conference last year. Will the upper echelon (and Bill Raftery, and John Fanta, and Gus Johnson) continue to provide us with high-level, competitive games? We sure hope so! Will UConn continue to give wedgies to all nonconference foes? What's better: Rick Pitino with a mid-major all-star roster, or Kyle Neptune with a fully loaded one? What about Kim English with a high-upside group? How will Xavier handle all the injuries? And what about the likely bottom four... The Rundown(0:10) - Intro, Reviews (11:24) - Root's Roundup (News and notes, including laughing at the FBI/IARP) (20:44) - Big East overall (including awards) (28:11) - Marquette (34:05) - Creighton (37:39) - UConn (41:49) - Villanova (45:55) - St. John's (50:16) - Providence (56:04) - Xavier (1:00:16) - Georgetown (1:04:11) - Seton Hall (1:07:37) - Butler (1:12:30) - DePaul (1:17:11) - How many bids? Plus a board bet and a quick Cooley returns to Providence tangent /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/28303148

#323 ACC Preview 10/04/2023

#323 ACC Preview A power conference by pedigree, the ACC has lost its bite recently, despite housing multiple blue bloods. The Weave's bearish undertones on the league are evident throughout but don't let that deter you from stopping by for an outrageously insightful roundtable discussion! Rundown: (0:00) Intro (5:40) Root's Roundup (17:30) ACC Preview (21:00) All-Conference & Projected Standings (25:28) Duke (31:45) Miami FL (36:08) North Carolina (40:28) Virginia (44:58) Clemson (49:01) Syracuse (52:28) Virginia Tech (55:40) NC State (58:30) Boston College (1:02:20) Wake Forest (1:05:40) Florida St. (1:09:34) Georgia Tech (1:13:25) Pitt (1:16:53) Notre Dame (1:19:44) Louisville /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/28229324

#322 SEC Preview 09/28/2023

#322 SEC Preview The SEC... it just means more! The boys take a stroll through the south and dive deep into all 14 teams. Will Kentucky be good? Will South Carolina climb out of the cellar? Will Mizzou win the whole dang thing? The answer could be "yes" to all... The Rundown: (0:00) Intro (5:45) Root's Roundup (News & Notes) (15:55) SEC Preview (15:55) All-Conference & Standings (21:48) Texas A&M (25:36) Tennessee (29:27) Alabama (32:44) Arkansas (36:44) Mississippi State (40:47) Kentucky (46:06) Florida (49:09) Auburn (52:21) Missouri (56:54) Ole Miss (59:47) Vanderbilt (1:03:11) LSU (1:06:20) Georgia (1:09:37) South Carolina /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/28171520

#321: The Final Pac-12 Preview 09/20/2023

#321: The Final Pac-12 Preview Preview Season hits the power conferences this week, and we start on the Pacific coast - where the Pac-12 begins a lame duck season to remember. Arizona is loaded, but the Wildcats ducked out of March Madness quite early last year. Can a young and international UCLA topple them? What about USC and its bevy of talent up and down the roster? How about a resurgent Oregon or upstart Colorado? Plus, how badly did Stanford mess up by letting Mark Madsen go to its archrival? Do the Cardinal have to can Jerod Haase if Madsen and Cal finish higher than them this year? (Yes) Who else could climb up into the at-large picture? Dive into our team-by-team breakdowns for the answers! The Rundown (0:10) - Intro (6:24) - Root's Roundup (14:32) - Pac-12 Preview (15:05) - All-Conference (19:00) - Standings (20:49) - Arizona (26:02) - USC (30:08) - Colorado (33:58) - UCLA (38:10) - Oregon (42:03) - Washington (45:49) - Utah (49:04) - Stanford (51:49) - Cal (54:56) - Arizona St. (57:33) - Washington St. (1:01:43) - Oregon St. (1:04:30) - How Many Tourney Teams? /episode/index/show/threemanweave/id/28096730

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