SoCon Fast Break
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.
Episodes
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 toughness, and why the Bulldogs' best basketball is still ahead.
Coach Conroy opens up about navigating the transfer portal, serving as the caretaker of McAlister Fieldhouse, inverting the offense in the modern Southern Confe...
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 high-pressure playing style coming with them, and the chip on their shoulder heading into the new season.
Coach Anderson opens up about the historic March Madness run over Purdue, navigating an unexpected coaching change, embraci...
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 injury-riddled season and navigating the wild landscape of modern college basketball.
Coach Earl opens up about managing transfer portal chaos, lessons learned from his Big Ten playing days and military school coaching roots,...
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 new season.
Coach Giltner reflects on his homecoming to Spartanburg, the enduring influence of Mike Young, navigating modern offseason realities, and why Wofford is building a bigger, deeper, and more athletic roster i...
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 takes to defend a championship culture.
Coach Richey opens up about building a program brick by brick, staying process-driven in a microwave society, the transformation of Timmons Arena, and why deep care and high standar...
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 class an additional fifth year of eligibility—leaving the NCAA preparing for an appeal and coaches scrambling to react.
Richmond and Darren break down the high-stakes legal fallout, the logic behind the injunction,...
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 driving the Catamounts into the upcoming season.
Coach Craft opens up about his personal coaching evolution—from starting as a Florida baseball manager to navigating the modern transfer portal era—and finding d...
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.
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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 ...
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 commi...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 "ac...
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 Southern Conference already in the portal, the league is facing a total roster reset. We dive into the staggering new market rates for talent—where point guards are reportedly commanding $3M to $4M—and discuss the...
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 talented leagues in the country—regardless of what the national metrics say.
In This Episode:
- The Seeding Struggle: Why the conference’s lowest KenPom ranking since 2015 doesn't reflect the actual ...
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 night in Philly.
In This Episode:
- First Half Resilience: How Furman weathered a 6-0 UConn start.
- Tarris Reed Jr.: The historic individual performance with 31 points and 27 ...
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 the "tough love" text messages he sent this year's team during their mid-season slump, his memories of scoring 18 straight points at Samford, and the emotional reality of watching JP Pegues' shot 500 times in the upset...
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 the seeding fool you—this isn't your average 15-seed matchup.
Inside This Episode:
- The "Blender" Offense: How Furman must defend UConn’s relentless screening and cutting actions. <...
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