Plus: When will Aaron Rodgers announce he’s a Steeler? And if Stephen A. Smith runs for President, does NIT Stu have to do it too?
3 Things: Walter Clayton Couldn’t Compete in the NIT
Facts only. Also: The Sens made the playoffs and Easton Stick is still a free agent.
One Shining MomeNIT, 2025
Explanation, for those wondering what they’re stumbling into: Every year, we publish “One Shining MomeNIT” as a response to the NCAA T*urnament’s “One Shining Moment” propaganda. Why? Well, like the rest of you, we’re suckers for a good montage. Why isn’t this a montage? We don’t have video rights, music rights, or a budget. Thankfully, […]
Free Hoops, Episode 11: Garrison Keeslar & Bash Wieland. Champions.
Two iconic Mocs join the program to talk basketball, NIT, and life.
3 Things: Chattanooga’s Charm, and Someone Had to Lose
The Mocs were human. So were the Anteaters in the end.
Free Hoops: NIT Championship Recap, ft. Dan Earl, Trey Bonham, & Terrell Owens
What a NITe.
UC Irvine vs. Chattanooga, at Hinkle Fieldhouse
What we know about tonight, and what we’re going to find out.
Free Hoops: NIT Championship Preview
It’s NIT Championship day, and we’ve got the podcast to prove it. Nothing glamorous today. It’s just me. Just me and cold, hard NIT thoughts as we approach UC Irvine vs. Chattanooga, one of the greatest NIT title game matchups of all time. Links: Bona NIT. **
3 Things: The (Great) Thing About Greg Sankey
Defending a man with plenty of haters. Then: Why Chris Beard to A&M would have been good for Texas, and the latest Rob Manfred scheme.
More Honor Huff, More Justin Hohn, and the End of a North Texas Era (NIT Final Four Recap)
Really fast thoughts on tonight, because someone just turned the lights out at Hinkle Fieldhouse and although they immediately turned them back on, that was a spooky fifteen seconds:
NIT Final Four Preview, Part VII: Final Thoughts Before It All Goes Down
Note: This is Part VII of our seven-part NIT Final Four preview. Parts I, II, III, and V are also written blogposts. Parts IV and VI are episodes of our podcast, Free Hoops. ** It’s almost time for tip-off, and really, I only have one thought remaining: The NIT is everything that is good about […]
NIT Final Four Preview, Part V: The Players
Note: This is Part V of our seven-part NIT Final Four preview. Parts I, II, III, and VII are also written blogposts. Parts IV and VI are episodes of our podcast, Free Hoops. ** We’ve talked about the programs, the schools, and the coaches. Now, for the guys who’ll decide this national championship. Assists, as […]
Free Hoops: NIT Final Four Preview – Head Coach Interviews
It’s time for Part VI of our seven-part NIT Final Four preview: Head coach interviews ahead of tonight’s games. I say this at least once on the podcast, but it was generous of each coach to take the time to do this. These guys are coaching, recruiting, and in one case taking care of a […]
Gambling Scandal Rocks the College Basketball Crown
Funds are reportedly frozen. Odds are off the board.
Why Joe Kelly Missed the Dodgers’ World Series Ring Ceremony
And other news on the greatest pitcher of his generation.
3 Things: Panama City Airport, the NIT, and America
The big three.
Free Hoops, Episode 10: NIT Final Four Preview – The Experts
Our Final Four preview continues with a visit from those who know these teams best.
2025 NIT Final Four Preview, Part III: The Coaches
Note: This is Part III of our seven-part NIT Final Four preview. Parts I and II are linked below. Parts V and VII will be published at www.thebarkingcrow.com as Tuesday’s games get closer. Parts IV and VI will be released on Monday and Tuesday as episodes of our podcast, Free Hoops. ** In Parts I […]