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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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- 1 weeks ago59 min
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 2026 season.Coach Acuff holds nothing back — from why recruiting "living it" players beats "liking it" talent, to the ultimate burden of leadership when disappointing players you care about.In This Episode:"You Have To LIVE It" — Coach Acuff breaks down the fundamental difference between players who like basketball and those who live it.Overloading the Locker Room with Character — Cultivating winning habits, team identity, and fundamentals that travel on the road.Cade Norris on Family & the Portal — Navigating being coached by his brother Keaton, competitive family rivalries, and his commitment to Samford.The Reality of Modern Leadership — The danger of "the meeting after the meeting" for staff alignment and the hardest choices in coaching.Built to Last — Managing summer workout loads to avoid burnout, off-court chemistry, and the ultimate pressure of the SoCon Tournament.Presented by Ingles Markets
- 1 weeks ago1h 1m
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 his faith to the trial by fire of taking over his first program at just 28 years old. Plus, Brady Shoulders opens up about his off-court bond with his teammates, his absolute obsession with bringing a championship banner to Macon, and why he chose to remain loyal to Coach Ridder's culture rather than walk away in the transfer portal.In This Episode:You Either Believe or You Don't — Coach Ridder opens up about navigating the devastating loss of his brother and how it solidified his faith."Tough, Together, Unselfish" — Breaking down the core program pillars established at Daytona State in 2013.Earning the Right to Coach Hard — Why the modern player relationship requires transparency, gym hours, and real investment before raising your voice.Brady Shoulders on the Portal — Why the grass isn't always greener and his relentless drive to hang a SoCon banner.Roster & Staff Blueprint — Navigating a brand-new roster and rebuilding a coaching staff after six offseason defections.Presented by Ingles Markets
- 2 weeks ago40 min
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 back—from the deep self-reflection that led him back to the sidelines after two years away to his "old school" refusal to let college hoops become purely transactional. Plus, RJ Greer opens up about making his commitment from a golf course, growing up as a coach's son in France, and the high-IQ family legacy he's bringing to the Southern Conference.In This Episode:The Two-Year Reflection: Coach Haase on overcoming his initial apprehension about returning to a radically changed college basketball landscape."Give, Grit, and Gratitude": Breaking down the three core cultural pillars built uniquely for this UNCG squad.RJ Greer on Family Legacy: Growing up as a baseline flag-kid in France, battling his dad in middle school hoops, and playing for an "Audience of One".The Floor Burns Backstory: How a Kansas business major self-published a senior-season diary and went on to sell 40,000 copies across the state.Human Intelligence vs. Analytics: Marrying advanced data with old-school gut instinct to scout the transfer portal.Roster Breakdown: Highlighting local floor-general Dionte Neal’s historic passing and the tactical spacing built around him.Presented by Ingles Markets
- 3 weeks ago1h 1m
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 reality of navigating last season's devastating injury wave to how he handled an emotional, late-night phone call involving the SEC. Plus, TJ Johnson opens up about the unique demands of cadet life, his deep-rooted faith, and why he chose to remain loyal to Coach Wilson's culture rather than walk away in the transfer portal.In This Episode:Andrew Wilson's late-night portal shocker: The 11:45 PM phone call from an SEC head coach"We run toward hard" — Breaking down VMI’s unique military landscape and the "Rat Line" cultureTJ Johnson on cadet life: Box springs, "Hay Downs," mandatory boxing, and performing under pressureRoster breakdown — Retaining all-conference stars, an international recruiting haul, and five-hour coaching whirlwind memoriesLearning from legends — How mentors Bobby Cremins and Leonard Hamilton shaped Coach Wilson's bench philosophyPresented by Ingles Markets
- Jun 29, 202650 min
Summer Tour Series: 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 brutal offseason self-critique to the "Illusion of Choice" mentality borrowed from Nick Saban. Plus, Maki Johnson opens up about his maturation, his faith, and why he's all-in on carrying Coach Savage's culture to the new roster.In This Episode:Brooks Savage's offseason self-critique: "I felt like I failed"The Nick Saban "Illusion of Choice" philosophy and how it shapes ETSU's cultureMaki Johnson on his growth, faith, and leadership role as a seniorRoster breakdown — portal additions, depth, and team cultureThe emotional toll of ETSU's Asheville tournament run and what's nextPresented by Ingles Markets
- May 1, 202651 min
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 Rocco Miller (Bracketeer.org/Field of 68) to peel back the curtain on the business and basketball implications of the 76-team proposal. In This Episode:The 76-Team Math: Why automatic qualifiers and mid-majors might be the biggest losers in the new format. The Commissioner’s Statement: Breaking down Dr. Michael Cross’s controversial support for expansion. Financial Units: How the "slices of the pie" change when you add more games. The Transfer Portal Chaos: Why the current April 7th opening is "gutting" rosters and why we need a week of breathing room.Presented by Ingles Markets
- Apr 24, 202642 min
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 market, including all 12 players from the All-SoCon first, second, and third teams who still had eligibility.In This Episode:The High-Major Jump: Analysis of Alex Wilkins’ move to Kentucky, Cooper Bowser’s fit at Arkansas, and Dylan Faulkner joining the Clemson Tigers.Eligibility Shakeup: What Charlie Baker’s proposed 5-year eligibility rule and the elimination of redshirts could mean for the future of the game.Major Wins in Lexington: Why TJ Johnson and Ricky Bradley Jr. returning to VMI is the biggest "Season of Hope" story in the conference.The Legacy Choice: Why some players, like Baraka Okojie, are navigating the portal and what "grass isn't always greener" looks like in 2026.Presented by Ingles Markets
- Apr 17, 202640 min
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 College Sports Company to go deep into the "steam" picking up behind tournament expansion.In This Episode:The Expansion Debate: Exploring whether moving beyond 68 teams is inevitable and if it truly offers more "access" or just more "play-in" hurdles for mid-majors.The SoCon 2-Bid Dream: Why the current metric system makes it nearly impossible for the Southern Conference to earn multiple bids without expansion.The Business of "Units": A breakdown of the roughly $2 million payout per unit and why some conferences are strategizing for the "opening round" just to secure the bag.Eye Test vs. Analytics: A look at teams like Miami (OH) that won 31 straight games but were still forced into a play-in scenario.The "Play-In" Narrative: Discussing why the "half-priced games" in Dayton shouldn't be viewed as the "Dollar Tree" version of the tournament.Storytelling in March: How national media brings the stories of mid-major stars to life and why those narratives are the heartbeat of the tournament.Presented by Ingles Markets
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