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 For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email [email protected] 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 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 [email protected] 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 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 [email protected] 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 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 [email protected] 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 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 [email protected] 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 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 For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email [email protected] 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 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 For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email [email protected] 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 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 For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email [email protected] 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 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 For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email [email protected] 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 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 For more information on today’s episode and Small College Basketball you can tweet at us @coach_cottrell_ or @smcollegehoops… or email [email protected] 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