SoCon Fast Break
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63 episodes
SoCon Fast Break is the essential podcast that defines SoCon basketball. Get game breakdowns, including previews for matchups and keys to victory, along with detailed recaps while granting insider access through exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and analysts. Hosted by former college basketball assistant coaches Richmond Weaver and Darren Angell, there's no content void, no surface-level chatter—just the in-depth coverage and insight you need.
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SoCon Preseason Coaches Poll: Did the Coaches Get It Wrong?
The 2026-27 Southern Conference basketball preseason coaches poll is here, and the predictions raise one burning question: did the league's head coaches get it right? Furman claims the preseason top spot, but looming…
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Summer Tour Edition: The Citadel's Next Chapter with Ed Conroy
The 2026 Ingles SoCon Fast Break Summer Tour marches into Charleston, SC! The Citadel Head Coach Ed Conroy and junior guard Keynan Davis break down the remarkable turnaround in Charleston, building a culture of…
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Summer Tour Edition: Tobin Anderson & Tennessee Tech’s New Threat
The 2026 Ingles SoCon Fast Break Summer Tour heads to Cookeville, TN! Tennessee Tech Head Coach Tobin Anderson and forward De'Ante Green break down the Golden Eagles' arrival in the Southern Conference, the…
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Summer Tour Edition: Dan Earl's Rebuild Plan for Chattanooga Basketball
The 2026 Ingles SoCon Fast Break Summer Tour rolls into the Scenic City! Chattanooga Head Coach Dan Earl and sophomore sharpshooter Tate Darner break down how the Mocs are rebuilding from the ground up after an…
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Summer Tour Edition: The Wofford Formula with Kevin Giltner
The 2026 Ingles SoCon Fast Break Summer Tour stops in Spartanburg, SC! Wofford Head Coach Kevin Giltner shares the unique culture, roster identity, and fit-first philosophy defining Terrier basketball heading into the…
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Summer Tour Edition: "Adapt, Never Abandon" with Furman's Bob Richey
The 2026 Ingles SoCon Fast Break Summer Tour rolls into Greenville, SC! Furman Head Coach Bob Richey and sophomore Cole Bowser break down the "adapt, never abandon" philosophy driving Paladin basketball and what it…
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NCAA Eligibility Injunction: How the Latest Court Ruling Impacts SoCon Rosters
The latest NCAA eligibility ruling could reshape Southern Conference basketball rosters. A federal court injunction issued by Judge Charlotte Sweeney has granted affected Division I athletes from the 2022 recruiting…
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Summer Tour Edition: "Give You Everything We Got" with Western Carolina's Tim Craft
The 2026 Ingles SoCon Fast Break Summer Tour heads into the mountains of Cullowhee, NC! Western Carolina Head Coach Tim Craft and sophomore Samuel Dada break down the culture, work ethic, and relentless commitment…
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Summer Tour Edition: The "Live It" Mindset with Samford's Lennie Acuff
The 2026 Ingles SoCon Fast Break Summer Tour rolls into Birmingham! Samford Head Coach Lennie Acuff and junior guard Cade Norris break down the relentless mindset driving the Bulldogs' program and their vision for the…
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Summer Tour Edition: Ryan Ridder Building a Standard of Belief at Mercer
The 2026 Ingles Fast Break Summer Tour rolls into Macon! Mercer Head Coach Ryan Ridder and junior guard Brady Shoulders discuss the Bears' plan for the 2026 season. Coach Ridder holds nothing back — from what shaped…
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Summer Tour Edition: Jerod Haase's "Give, Grit, and Gratitude" Blueprint at UNCG
The 2026 Ingles SoCon Fast Break Summer Tour rolls into Greensboro! UNCG Head Coach Jerod Haase and transfer guard RJ Greer sit down to discuss the Spartans' blueprint for the 2026 season. Coach Haase holds nothing…
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Summer Tour Edition: Why Andrew Wilson "Runs To Hard" at VMI
The 2026 Ingles Fast Break Summer Tour rolls into Lexington! VMI Head Coach Andrew Wilson and senior guard TJ Johnson discuss the Keydets' plan for the 2026 season. Coach Wilson holds nothing back — from the brutal…
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Summer Tour Edition: Brooks Savage and ETSU's Master Plan
The 2026 Ingles Fast Break Summer Tour kicks off in Johnson City! ETSU Head Coach Brooks Savage and senior guard Maki Johnson discuss the Bucs' plan for the 2026 season. Coach Savage holds nothing back — from his…
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Rocco Miller + March Madness EXPANSION: A Cash Grab or More Access?
The NCAA is on the precipice of expanding the tournament to 76 teams. Is this a win for "access," or a defeatist move that waters down the greatest event in sports?. Richmond and Darren are joined by bracketologist…
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Roster EXODUS: The Changing Face of the SoCon
Richmond and Darren dive into the "transfer portal chaos" currently reshaping the Southern Conference. With the portal officially closed, the league is grappling with a staggering 78 players entering the transfer…
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The FUTURE of Mid-Majors & NCAA Tournament Expansion with Vince Wolfram
The NCAA Tournament is often called the "perfect" sports event, but is the push for expansion about to break what makes March magical? In this Insider Edition, we're joined by Vince Wolfram of The Field of 68 and The…
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The DILEMMA: Mid-Majors & The Transfer Portal
The transfer portal has officially entered a state of chaos. Richmond and Darren Angell break down the "boots on the ground" reality from the Final Four and the NABC convention in Indy. With 69 players from the…
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SoCon Season Rewind: The KenPom Lie, Freshman Phenoms + Coaching Changes
Richmond and Darren put a bow on the 2025-26 Southern Conference basketball season. From Furman’s run as a 6-seed in Asheville to the shocking coaching changes at UNCG, we analyze why the SoCon remains one of the most…
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Furman BATTLES UConn to the End | NCAA Tournement Recap
A 15-seed bid for an upset fell just short, but Furman made the Southern Conference proud in a physical battle against the Huskies. Richmond and Darren break down the key runs and the standout performers from a wild…
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From Furman to Greece with Mike Bothwell | Legends Edition
The heart and soul of the 2022-2023 "Better Together" squad. Mike Bothwell joins the show just hours before the Furman Paladins take on the UConn Huskies in the 2026 NCAA Tournament. Mike doesn't hold back, revealing…
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Furman vs UConn Tournament Preview: Can the Paladins UPSET the Huskies?
Are the Furman Paladins poised for another "One Shining Moment" in Philadelphia? After tearing through the SoCon Tournament, the Paladins have secured a 15-seed and a date with the 2-seed UConn Huskies. But don't let…
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Jalen Slawson on Furman’s Winning Culture + Journey to the NBA | Legends Edition
Richmond and Darren are joined by former Furman Basketball star and current Indiana Pacers forward, Jalen Slawson. Jalen reflects on his journey from breaking Furman’s 43-year SoCon title drought to making his mark in…
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SoCon Tournament Recap + Furman's 15-Point Championship Statement
The Furman Paladins Claim the 2026 SoCon Championship! After 1,099 days since their last celebration, the No. 6 seed Furman Paladins returned to the top of the mountain, dismantling top-seeded ETSU 76–61 in a…
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Player Edition: Tom House and Furman Storm Asheville for the SoCon Title
In this Player Edition of SoCon Fast Break, Richmond and Darren get the inside story from Furman guard Tom House as the Paladins found their rhythm at the perfect moment to cut down the nets in Asheville. Tom was the…
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SoCon Tournament Saturday Preview: Samford vs. Furman + WCU vs. Mercer
Richmond and Darren Angell look at the high-stakes Saturday evening sessions of the 2026 Ingles SoCon Basketball Championships in Asheville. As the tournament heat intensifies, it's a clash between the league's most…
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SoCon Tournament Friday Games Preview: Upset Alerts in Asheville?
The Road to Asheville has officially reached its destination! Richmond and Darren Angell look at the opening round of the SoCon Tournament, focusing on the tactical matchups that will define Friday night at the…
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Jadin Booth's Sweep + The 2026 SoCon Superlatives Reaction
The votes are in and the hardware has been handed out! The Southern Conference has officially announced the 2026 Men’s Basketball awards, and it was a historic day for Samford’s Jadin Booth, aka Jadin Buckets! In this…
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It's March! Why No One is Safe + Power Rankings
March is here, and "the madness begins" in the Southern Conference. With the regular season officially wrapped, the bracket is set for Asheville, and the parity in the league has never been higher. In this episode: •…
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Who Grabs the Final Top-6 Seed? | SoCon Season Finale
The regular season comes to an end, and the seating scenarios are enough to give any fan a headache! While ETSU has already clinched the outright title, the battle for the Top 6 is wide open. In this episode: • ETSU…
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Must-Win in the Scenic City: UNCG Spartans at Chattanooga Mocs Preview
It's a Thursday night matchup in the Scenic City as the UNCG Spartans head to "The Roundhouse" to take on the red-hot Chattanooga Mocs. With the Southern Conference standings tightening, this is a "must-win" situation…
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Wednesday Preview: Solving the ETSU Puzzle + Mercer’s Survival Guide at WCU
Wednesday night in the Southern Conference is a powder keg with implications all over the standings. On today’s episode, we break down two massive matchups that will define the race for the #2 seed and the crucial…
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Player Edition: Jadin Booth's Journey of the Nation’s #1 Three-Point Shooter
Samford’s Jadin Booth is officially the most dangerous threat from deep in college basketball. In this special Player Edition of SoCon Fast Break, we sit down with the man known as "Jadin Buckets" to go beyond the stat…
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SoCon Edition: ETSU Clinches The #1 Seed + Standings Chaos
The #1 seed is officially set, but the pathway to Asheville remains a total mystery. We look at ETSU's dominant run to the top of the Southern Conference and discuss whether anyone can catch them in the tournament. In…
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ETSU Clinches #1? + Samford’s Streak & Separation Saturday Preview
It is Separation Saturday in the Southern Conference, and the stakes couldn't be higher as we head into the final stretch before Asheville! ETSU is on the verge of clinching the regular-season title and the #1 seed—we…
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ETSU vs Furman: The OT Rematch + UNCG at WCU Previews
Will Furman avenge their 15-point collapse, or can ETSU bounce back in this OT thriller rematch? We’re breaking down the keys to the game, the impact of Asa Thomas and Charles Johnston, and our official prediction.…
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SoCon Edition: STREAKS Continue—Who Can Stop Samford or UNCG?
With only two weeks until the Southern Conference Tournament descends on Asheville, the race for the top seed is reaching a fever pitch. Samford and UNCG have officially shown they're the hottest teams right now, but…
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Who Stays Hot? | Samford-ETSU & UNCG-Wofford Previews
Three of the hottest teams in the Southern Conference are on a collision course this Saturday, and something has to give. With Samford and ETSU both riding four-game winning streaks into their showdown, and UNCG…
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SoCon Edition: FEB-FRENZY in the SoCon!
Football is officially in the books, which means the road to Asheville is heating up! In this episode of SoCon Fast Break, we dive into the mid-February madness where the "baked-in" identities of teams are being tested…
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SoCon Edition: Second-Half SURGE
We have officially crossed the ten-game mark of the Southern Conference slate! With the 18-game journey to Asheville more than halfway complete, the standings are beginning to harden. This week, we analyze the…
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SoCon Edition: WINTER STORM Hoops!
Not even a winter storm could slow things down in the Southern Conference! We discuss the "Winter Storm 2026" scheduling shakeup and a week of basketball that defied the odds. From a historic comeback in Charleston to…
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Coach Edition: Ryan Ridder | Mercer Head Coach
In this "Coach Edition" of SoCon Fast Break, we sit down with Mercer head coach Ryan Ridder to discuss the Bears' explosive start to the conference season. Coach Ridder shares how his team transitioned from a…
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SoCon Edition: Career Nights + Road Wins!
A third of the way through the conference slate, the SoCon is reaching a fever pitch, with elite individual performances and a wild week in which road teams dominated, winning 8 of 10 games. In this episode: •…
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Coach Edition: Kevin Giltner | Wofford Head Coach
What does it feel like to get the "dream job" call just days before the season begins? We’re joined by Wofford Head Coach Kevin Giltner to pull back the curtain on his "whirlwind" return to Spartanburg and the…
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SoCon Edition: FIRST Wins + Streaks Snapped
The Southern Conference hierarchy is beginning to take shape. This week was defined by breakthroughs, defensive masterclasses, and an offensive explosion in Macon that has the rest of the league on high alert. In this…
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SoCon Edition: Week One LEADERS
After just two games of conference play, the standings are already providing surprises, from winless starts for preseason contenders to dominant defensive statements. In this episode: • The Power Rankings Shift: Why…
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SoCon Edition: CLEAN Slate, New STAKES with Ben Vander Wal
Conference play in the Southern Conference is officially here, and the quest for Asheville begins now! In This Episode: • Conference Tip-Off: We preview the opening slate of games, including the 106th season of SoCon…
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Non-Con Edition: MID-TERM Grades
MID-TERM GRADES: Final exams are over and conference play is just two weeks away! We transition from observations to definitive trends handing out official mid-term grades for all 10 teams! In This Episode: • ETSU…
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Non-Con Edition: TOP TEN Storylines + NET Rankings
We break down the SoCon's Top 10 Storylines, separating early trends from final conclusions as the league will turn their attention to conference play soon! In This Episode: • SoCon Frontrunners: ETSU's defensive…
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Non-Con Edition: Triple-Double, Fast Starts + Freshman ASCENT
We examine the SoCon's most surprising early-season moments! In This Episode: • Triple-Double History: Celebrating Brian Taylor II's rare historic feat for ETSU as the Bucs look like the team to beat (6-1). •…
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Non-Con Edition: Feast Week + ROCCO MILLER with Mid-Major Storylines!
Time to talk Feast Week and the state of the SoCon with national analyst Rocco Miller (Bracketeer.org)! In This Episode: • Mid-Major Crisis: Rocco details how NCAA Tournament expansion and biased NET rankings hurt…
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