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The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast

The latest in West Coast Conference commentary and news from former WCC reporter Zack Farmer. Music from HookSounds.

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00:38:40

Episode 220: What is the NET for anyway?

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2023/01/17

On my soapbox for this one. The NET is the creation of the NCAA as a tool to evaluate teams for the NCAA Tournament. Yet, bracketologists continue to undervalue mid majors. Is this new? No, but how about some consistency? Also, Slipper Still Fits' Arden Carvalho stops by to talk Zags. Is Nolan Hickman back on track? Music by HookSounds #ncaabasketball #wcchoops #zags #byu #marchmadness #smcgaels #usfdons

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00:40:32

Episode 219: Midseason Awards, Can Santa Clara Still...

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2023/01/09

Zags survive scares at San Francisco and Santa Clara. Does Santa Clara still have a path to the NCAA Tournament? I think so. Pacific is 3-1. Also, I'll pick my midseason WCC awards. Music by HookSounds #ncaabasketball #wcchoops #marchmadness #zags #santaclara #pacific #smcgaels #collegebasketball #wcc

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00:34:40

Episode 218: WCC Play Week 1, BYU is back, USF spiraling

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2023/01/02

BYU is now on a seven-game winning streak and it looks like the Cougars have figured it out. USF's NCAA Tournament hopes might be dashed after an 0-2 start. Locked On Zags and Locked On College Basketball host Andy Patton joins to recap the first week. Music by HookSounds

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00:50:13

Episode 217: Dons, Broncos Tip Off WCC Play

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/12/27

San Francisco and Santa Clara arguably played the best game of the WCC season last year. The open up WCC play against each other at the Leavey Center. Broncos are 12-3, two games better than a year ago, all this without Jalen Williams. USF hasn't dropped off much either, sitting at 11-4. USF Head Coach Chris Gerlufsen and Santa Clara play-by-play voice Anthony Passarelli stop by to talk about the teams and what to look for in the rivalry renewal. Music by HookSounds

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00:46:35

Episode 216: This Non-Conference is Killing Me

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/12/20

Make it make sense. I'm back from vacation and the last two weeks in the WCC have been nothing short of chaotic. I review the chaos and preview the start of WCC play with bracketologist/analyst Rocco Miller. Music by HookSounds

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00:32:04

Episode 215: Midterm Grades Are In

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/12/05

We are one month into the season. The NET rankings have dropped this week. How is each team grading out? Music by HookSounds

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00:50:48

Episode 214: Remember the name Portland Pilots

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/11/28

The Portland Pilots took down Villanova and had both No. 1 North Carolina and No. 12 Michigan State on the ropes at the Phil Knight Invitational. Have the Pilots arrived? Saint Mary's plays its toughest non-conference game maybe ever against No. 2 Houston on Saturday. Locked On Coogs podcast host Parker Ainsworth stops by to talk about the matchup. Music by HookSounds

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00:45:52

Episode 213: Who Will Feast During the Turkey Tourneys?

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/11/21

It's Thanksgiving Week and there are plenty of tournaments to choose from. Who from the WCC will feast and who will starve? Who has the most to gain? The Almanac's and Heat Check Hangout's Connor Hope joins me. Music by HookSounds

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00:57:39

Episode 212: Podziemski Rises, Gonzaga Faces Tough Tilt

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/11/14

Gonzaga has begun maybe the toughest non-conference stretch in all of college basketball and takes on Texas and Kentucky this week. New Bloods Podcast co-host Josh Linke stops by to chat. Also, what stood out this week? Brandin Podziemski, Jevon Porter, and Saint Mary's. Music by HookSounds

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00:48:25

Episode 211: The Season Begins

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/11/07

At long last the season is here. All ten WCC teams are in action on opening night, including Oral Roberts at Saint Mary's. It's one of three big matchups for the Gaels, along with mid-major powerhouses Vermont and North Texas. I chat with SMC play-by-play man Alex Jensen. Later in the week, BYU at San Diego State and Gonzaga vs. Michigan State. Music by HookSounds

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00:41:00

Episode 210: Gaels Own Best Non-conference Schedule,...

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/10/31

The Saint Mary's Gaels have the toughest non-conference schedule in the country. Yes, you read that right... at least according to the metrics. Gonzaga opens its exhibition play. Also, my final WCC preseason picks. Music by HookSounds

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00:55:53

Episode 209: Will Zags Win it All, Can Portland...

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/10/24

Is this finally the year Gonzaga will win it all? Can Portland continue to climb in the WCC? What about Pacific? Listen to the last of my team previews, this time focused on Gonzaga, Portland, and Pacific. Also, the three players who are primed for breakout seasons. Music by HookSounds

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00:46:53

Episode 208: BYU, San Diego biggest question marks in...

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/10/17

BYU and San Diego have a lot of questions entering the season. They both have 12 newcomers to their rosters and will likely be redefining their styles this season. How quickly can they gel? Can they improve upon their conference finishes a year ago? For USF, what can the Dons do as an encore to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1998? Music by HookSounds

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00:52:38

Episode 207: The Season Draws Close, Previews for...

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/10/11

Is Saint Mary's better than a year ago? How can Santa Clara follow up a banner year? Can Pepperdine's talent carry them back into the hunt? Will LMU rebound from a rough season? I preview the Gaels, Broncos, Lions, and Waves in the first of three episodes previewing the West Coast Conference. Music by HookSounds

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00:48:15

Episode 206: Vibes from WCC Media Day

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/10/07

WCC Media Day was this week and I spoke with a number of players and coaches to get the scoop on what we should expect this season. Portland stock rising. BYU and San Diego lowering. Also, got to chat with SMC's Logan Johnson, USF's Ty Roberts, and Portland's Tyler Robertson. Music by HookSounds

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00:38:12

Episode 205: Can San Diego Match the Hype?

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/09/27

The San Diego Toreros are one of the more interesting teams in the WCC. New head coach, 12 new players, only four players returning but all have started in the past. There are external expectations of the Steve Lavin led squad. Are they ready? San Diego broadcaster Jack Cronin gives us the breakdown. Who else from last year's bottom half has the best chance to breaking into the top 4?

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00:30:57

Episode 204: The End of the One and Done, Santa Clara...

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/09/20

The NBA is on the verge of lowering the age requirement from 19 to 18. Is this the end of the one and done? How will this impact college hoops and the WCC? Changes to the NCAA Tournament? Let's hope not. Santa Clara play-by-play man Anthony Passarelli drops in to chat Broncos basketball. Music by HookSounds

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00:41:30

Episode 203: Tiering the WCC, Most to Prove,...

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/09/08

How do you tier the teams in the WCC? The countdown to the season continues and FanSided's Tristan Freeman stops by to talk the WCC outlook and transfers. Also, who has the most to prove this season? Music by HookSounds

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00:46:31

Episode 202: Shabazz, Dons Aim for Return to NCAA...

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/08/25

USF star Khalil Shabazz stops by to talk about the coming season, the confidence built last season, and Washington native dives into the scene at the CrawsOver (Seattle Pro-Am) over the weekend. Also, Saint Mary's Australia trip and a quick look at the conference schedule. Music by HookSounds

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01:23:31

Episode 201: Gaels Gone Wild, Realignment Talk

The Unofficial WCC Hoops Podcast ·

2022/08/08

The college basketball season is less than 100 days away! Time to get back into the flow of things. 11:41 - Saint Mary's schedule 23:16 - Conference realignment 39:05 - New Bloods Podcast's Tuck Clarry

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