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Iconic Seasons is a podcast that takes you back to the greatest college basketball seasons of all time. Through the voices of players, coaches, and journalists, we relive the excitement, the drama, and the unforgettable moments that made these moments and seasons iconic.
We use interviews, audio from the games, as well as scripted storytelling, to bring the past to life.
Whether you're a die-hard college basketball fan or just a casual observer, Iconic Seasons is a must-listen for anyone who loves basketball and basketball culture.
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Send us Fan Mail Links Buy the book: University Press of KentuckyOct 22 launch tickets: Dan Issel Book Release and SigningTwo seconds left in a regional final against Naperville and Batavia is down one. Dan Issel catches a one-handed inbound on the low post and lays it in at the buzzer. He still calls it his favorite game from high school. In the first of three episodes Dan and coauthor Doug Brunk talk about how his memoir Dan Issel: From Kentucky Wildcat to NBA Legend came together and then ...
Send us Fan Mail Kareem and Wilt talked about Connie Hawkins the way you'd talk about the best you ever saw. Most fans under 45 have never heard the name. Bo Belanger is a writer with a passion for basketball. He found Connie's story in 2019, tracked down Connie's grandson Shawn a year later, and has been working to get it into the world ever since. "Connie and Jack: A Rigged Game" is the payoff, a nine-episode dual biography of Connie Hawkins, the New York playground legend blackballed at 19...
Send us Fan Mail Between 1992 and 2001, Duke went from back-to-back national champions to a program in crisis and back again. This episode of Iconic Seasons covers the nine-year drought between Duke's second and third national championships, including Coach K's battle with a career-threatening back injury, a 4-15 season, the night he drove to his athletic director's house to resign, and the rebuilding process that produced one of the most dramatic championship runs in college basketball...
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Iconic Seasons, we explore the 1991-92 Duke Blue Devils and their journey to become back-to-back national champions. After winning their first title, Duke transitioned from the beloved underdog to the "Goliath" of college basketball, facing intense scrutiny as "the most hated program in college basketball history". In this episode, we cover: The Psychological Shift: How Coach K used the philosophy of "pursuing" rather than "defending" a championship to keep...
Send us Fan Mail Iconic Seasons: Duke’s 1990–91 Redemption and Banner One Host Aaron Meyer recounts the 1990–91 Duke Blue Devils’ transformation from humiliation to national champions. After being demolished 103–73 by UNLV in the 1990 national semifinal and losing key veterans, Duke was widely dismissed, but Mike Krzyzewski added freshman Grant Hill and relied on sophomores Christian Laettner and Bobby Hurley, whose leadership matured after a “whine tape” exposed his negative reactions. A to...
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