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Plant The Flag
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Plant the Flag podcast from the University of Massachusetts. Talking UMass hockey on the UMass Minute with Jay and Nate. and hoops on the Just Being Frank podcast with UMass Men's Basketball Head Coach Frank Martin. The Flagship University for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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We dive in as UMass Basketball prepares for a pair of exhibition games in advance of the 2025-2026 season. April 19th the Minutemen will take on Brown in Providence and will then host Rhode Island College at the Mullins Center on the 25th. Jay and Frank discuss the NCAA Tournament expansion rumors as well as the development of the this year’s roster.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Classes have started and Coach Frank Martin checks in with Voice of the Minutemen Jay Burnham to discuss the team's progress through the Summer. Frank touches on the team's dedication in the weight room as well as the ability to bond and get to know one another. Nov. 3rd is around the corner and Coach dives into the importance of the time allotted in September.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Summer's in full swing and the 2025 UMass Minutemen are working out on the court, in the classroom and in the community. Frank covers some of his recent recruiting trips and lays out some suggestions for how to improve the ever-changing world of college basketball. He also gives us some insight on the shooting ability of this new team and we say congrats to a UMass Legend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Frank Martin and ESPN analyst Fran Fraschilla cover the world of coaching and college basketball in this episode of Just Being Frank. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Just Being Frank presented by the Massachusetts Collective – Frank and Jay discuss the passing of the House Settlement agreement and what those ramifications might mean for college athletics. Also, former UMass radio and TV broadcaster, now the voice of the New York Knicks, Tyler Murray jumps on the pod to talk some NBA and Frank sets us up for the Summer 1 schedule with players arriving on campus this week.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Frank sits down with the Voice of the Minutemen Jay Burnham to discuss the talented incoming front court for next season. Recruiting, relationships, team-building its all on the docket in this episode of Just Being Frank presented by the Massachusetts Collective.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Kicking off season three of the Just Being Frank podcast with a look at the incoming forwards for the 2025-2026 UMass Men’s Basketball squad. Frank has some thoughts on a Game 1 loss for the Celtics against the Knicks and we get into the nitty gritty of what recruiting is like nowadays. Big thanks to the Massachusetts Collective for all their efforts to help support this team.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A candid look back at 2024-2025 for UMass MBB Head Coach Frank Martin. In this episode Coach Martin discusses the year that was, what went wrong and how to move forward in an ever-changing landscape. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Just Being Frank live from the Spoke Feb 28, 2025 presented by the Mass Collective. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Just Being Frank presented by the Massachusetts Collective, Jay and Frank dive into a two-win week for UMass Basketball. From the triple overtime winner at Rose Hill to a smashing of La Salle, Coach Martin explains the growth and improvement of his squad. Also questions from the fans!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The first Just Being Frank of 2025, presented by the Massachusetts Collective. Coach Martin and Jay Burnham discuss the start of A-10 play and what are some of the areas the team is focusing on this to start the new year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Just Being Frank from the Spoke presented by the Mass Collective on December 12. Frank talks about a few tough losses, overcoming adversity, Coach bill Belichik at UNC and more! He also takes questions from the students in preparation of a game against UMass Boston.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Frank and Jay take this show on the road, from the Spoke in downtown Amherst. Presented by the Mass Collective. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of JBF Coach Martin covers the season-opening 103-74 win over New Hampshire at the Mullins Cetner. UMass senior guard Rahsool Diggins set a new career-high of 26 points and matched a program record of eight made three’s as fans got a view of some new faces on the rosterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
With one week to go before the season begins, Coach Frank Martin and the Voice of the Minutemen Jay Burnham break down the team’s exhibition contest down in Providence against the Friars. Frank also gives his thoughts on Virginia’s Tony Bennett, a coaching icon stepping aside and the life of Coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, who sadly passed away last week at the age of 43.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Just over three weeks remain until UMass Basketball squares off in an exhibition game against the Providence Friars and Head Coach Frank Martin is dialed in to get his to ready for the season. Frank is excited to see the competition and toughness each day in practice, with plenty of players ready to take the next step forward. Additionally, Single game ticket go on sale this week!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Just Being Frank Jay Burnham and Frank Martin dive into the growth of the 2024-2025 team as they continue to develop over the summer in Amherst. The duo discuss the Olympics and a star from Worcester as well as the newest NCAA changes coming out of the House Settlement. Get your summer hoops fix with this episode of Just Being Frank all presented by the Massachusetts Collective!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of Just Being Frank – Jay Burnham and Coach Martin are happy to welcome in new Assistant Coach Matt Figger as a summer guest. Coach Figger has an extensive resume, including an Ohio Valley Conference Coach of the Year Award. His experience and relationship with Frank are both vast and will help this team grow. Speaking of the team, the 2024-2025 squad is on campus for a two-week Boot Camp and have been active on the court and in the community. Check it all out on this episode of Just Being Frank.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this Episode of JBF….there is a lot to unpack. Frank touches on the impact Assistant Coach Brett Nelson left on the program after one season in Amherst and now departing for NC State. A new former Head Coach fills his role as UMass is excited to welcome Matt Figger to the Commonwealth. The roster for the season has been completed and Frank touches on the news swirling around this season’s MTE and the state of the NCAA. A can’t miss episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.