The State of Basketball

The State of Basketball Podcast Episode 84 | IU Indy Head Coach Ben Howlett On today’s episode Adam and Jaren sit down with the new head coach of IU Indy: Ben Howlett! If there’s one thing you need to know about him, its that he wins. Coach gets the guys excited about the new era in Indy and you should be excited, too. We'll be back with a new LIVE episode next Sunday to talk about the Pacers in the NBA finals?Subscribe to The State of Basketball Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStateofBasketball?sub_confirmation=1 Merch Store: https://tsob-shop.fourthwall.com/ Sponsors: Crow’s Nest Coffee Roasters15% off every order using Promo Code: TSOB at checkouthttps://www.cncoffeeroasters.com/ Coffee Subscription: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLK96360NPB04/checkout/2UCMRMYUGQBIJX6LMF2ZFZRF Follow the show on all socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStateofBball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofbasketball/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestateofbasketball Listen on Podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HWojIhew2ReCOjpGz8C4x Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-basketball/id1721282273 Follow Adam: Twitter: https://twitter.com/miller_cbb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miller_cbb Follow Jaren: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarenwilt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarenwilt

The State of Basketball Podcast Episode 83 | USI’s John Spruance On today's episode the fellas talk to USI Assistant Coach John Spruance about the ins and outs of being an assistant coach at a program like Southern Indiana We'll be back with a new LIVE episode next Sunday to talk about the Pacers in the ECF?Subscribe to The State of Basketball Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStateofBasketball?sub_confirmation=1 Merch Store: https://tsob-shop.fourthwall.com/ Sponsors: Crow’s Nest Coffee Roasters15% off every order using Promo Code: TSOB at checkouthttps://www.cncoffeeroasters.com/ Coffee Subscription: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLK96360NPB04/checkout/2UCMRMYUGQBIJX6LMF2ZFZRF Follow the show on all socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStateofBball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofbasketball/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestateofbasketball Listen on Podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HWojIhew2ReCOjpGz8C4x Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-basketball/id1721282273 Follow Adam: Twitter: https://twitter.com/miller_cbb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miller_cbb Follow Jaren: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarenwilt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarenwilt

The State of Basketball Podcast Episode 82 | Mid-Majors with Bracket Busters On today's episode the fellas are joined by Elliott Crow from Bracket Busters. Together they talk about how the 2024-25 season treated mid-majors and which ones were most impressive. Then they get into their thoughts about how Mid-Majors can continue to stay relevant when teams are spending over 10 million per year in NIL for a roster.We'll be back with a new LIVE episode next Sunday with another special guest!Subscribe to The State of Basketball Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStateofBasketball?sub_confirmation=1 Merch Store: https://tsob-shop.fourthwall.com/ Sponsors: Crow’s Nest Coffee Roasters15% off every order using Promo Code: TSOB at checkouthttps://www.cncoffeeroasters.com/ Coffee Subscription: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLK96360NPB04/checkout/2UCMRMYUGQBIJX6LMF2ZFZRF Follow the show on all socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStateofBball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofbasketball/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestateofbasketball Listen on Podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HWojIhew2ReCOjpGz8C4x Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-basketball/id1721282273 Follow Adam: Twitter: https://twitter.com/miller_cbb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miller_cbb Follow Jaren: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarenwilt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarenwilt

The State of Basketball Podcast Episode 81 | 2024-2025 Season Recaps Pt. 2 On today's episode the fellas talk about if Notre Dame, Purdue, Purdue Fort Wayne, Southern Indiana, and Valpo met the goals they set for them at the beginning of the season. They talk about if each team’s record was better or worse than expected and if the predictions they made worked out. We'll be back with a new episode next week!Subscribe to The State of Basketball Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStateofBasketball?sub_confirmation=1 Merch Store: https://tsob-shop.fourthwall.com/ Sponsors: Crow’s Nest Coffee Roasters15% off every order using Promo Code: TSOB at checkouthttps://www.cncoffeeroasters.com/ Coffee Subscription: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLK96360NPB04/checkout/2UCMRMYUGQBIJX6LMF2ZFZRF Follow the show on all socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStateofBball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofbasketball/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestateofbasketball Listen on Podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HWojIhew2ReCOjpGz8C4x Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-basketball/id1721282273 Follow Adam: Twitter: https://twitter.com/miller_cbb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miller_cbb Follow Jaren: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarenwilt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarenwilt

The State of Basketball Podcast Episode 80 | Season Recaps pt. 1 On today's episode the fellas talk about if Ball State, Butler, Evansville, Indiana, Indiana State, and IU Indy met the goals they set for them at the beginning of the season. They talk about if each team’s record was better or worse than expected and if the predictions they made worked out. We'll be back with a new episode next week to talk about Notre Dame, Purdue, Purdue Fort Wayne, Southern Indiana, and Valpo!Subscribe to The State of Basketball Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStateofBasketball?sub_confirmation=1 Merch Store: https://tsob-shop.fourthwall.com/ Sponsors: Crow’s Nest Coffee Roasters15% off every order using Promo Code: TSOB at checkouthttps://www.cncoffeeroasters.com/ Coffee Subscription: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLK96360NPB04/checkout/2UCMRMYUGQBIJX6LMF2ZFZRF Follow the show on all socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStateofBball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofbasketball/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestateofbasketball Listen on Podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HWojIhew2ReCOjpGz8C4x Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-basketball/id1721282273 Follow Adam: Twitter: https://twitter.com/miller_cbb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miller_cbb Follow Jaren: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarenwilt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarenwilt

The State of Basketball Podcast Episode 79 | Natty and Masters Recap On today's episode Adam and Jaren discuss the wild way that Florida took home the natty over Houston. Then they break down the Masters, which had an epic finale. Then they discuss their plans for the season recapsWe'll be back with a new LIVE episode next Sunday to recap the 2024-25 season for our Indiana Teams!Subscribe to The State of Basketball Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStateofBasketball?sub_confirmation=1 Merch Store: https://tsob-shop.fourthwall.com/ Sponsors: Crow’s Nest Coffee Roasters15% off every order using Promo Code: TSOB at checkouthttps://www.cncoffeeroasters.com/ Coffee Subscription: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLK96360NPB04/checkout/2UCMRMYUGQBIJX6LMF2ZFZRF Follow the show on all socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStateofBball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofbasketball/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestateofbasketball Listen on Podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HWojIhew2ReCOjpGz8C4x Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-basketball/id1721282273 Follow Adam: Twitter: https://twitter.com/miller_cbb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miller_cbb Follow Jaren: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarenwilt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarenwilt

The State of Basketball Podcast Episode 78 | Final Four Reactions On today's episode The fellas talk about the Final Four games from Saturday. Jaren fills Adam (and the listeners) in about what happened in the college basketball world while he was on vacation. We'll be back with a new LIVE episode next Sunday to talk about the 2025 National Champion and plans for the offseason. Subscribe to The State of Basketball Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStateofBasketball?sub_confirmation=1 Sponsors: Crow’s Nest Coffee Roasters15% off every order using Promo Code: TSOB at checkouthttps://www.cncoffeeroasters.com/ Coffee Subscription: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLK96360NPB04/checkout/2UCMRMYUGQBIJX6LMF2ZFZRF Follow the show on all socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStateofBball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofbasketball/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestateofbasketball Listen on Podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HWojIhew2ReCOjpGz8C4x Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-basketball/id1721282273 Follow Adam: Twitter: https://twitter.com/miller_cbb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miller_cbb Follow Jaren: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarenwilt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarenwilt

The State of Basketball Podcast Episode 77 | Purdue Makes the Sweet 16 On today's episode Adam and Jaren recap the first weekend of the 2025 NCAA tournament, including Purdue being the first team to move on to the sweet 16. We'll be back with a new LIVE episode next Sunday to talk about the sweet 16 and elite 8Subscribe to The State of Basketball Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStateofBasketball?sub_confirmation=1 Sponsors: Crow’s Nest Coffee Roasters15% off every order using Promo Code: TSOB at checkouthttps://www.cncoffeeroasters.com/ Coffee Subscription: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLK96360NPB04/checkout/2UCMRMYUGQBIJX6LMF2ZFZRF Follow the show on all socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStateofBball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofbasketball/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestateofbasketball Listen on Podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HWojIhew2ReCOjpGz8C4x Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-basketball/id1721282273 Follow Adam: Twitter: https://twitter.com/miller_cbb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miller_cbb Follow Jaren: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarenwilt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarenwilt

The State of Basketball Podcast Episode 76 | 2025 Bracket Reveal On today's episode Adam and Jaren react to the 2025 NCAA Tournament bracket reveal. They give their picks, talk about possible upsets, and of course, talk about the Indiana teams who are in the field.Join our bracket challenge: https://picks.cbssports.com/college-basketball/ncaa-tournament/bracket/pools/kbxw63b2geztkmrugizte===?pool-join-key=d3cqc916ulxnxi6m0dtm1rjq4360xtx0&invited-by=ivxhi4tzhizdamrvg44tgmby&via-medium=copy&ttag=FF25_lk_cbssports_cbb_bpm_copySetupInvite&sender-role=mfatngazg6elrj We'll be back with a new LIVE episode next Sunday to talk about the first and second round of the NCAA tournament.Subscribe to The State of Basketball Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStateofBasketball?sub_confirmation=1 Sponsors: Crow’s Nest Coffee Roasters15% off every order using Promo Code: TSOB at checkouthttps://www.cncoffeeroasters.com/ Coffee Subscription: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLK96360NPB04/checkout/2UCMRMYUGQBIJX6LMF2ZFZRF Follow the show on all socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStateofBball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofbasketball/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestateofbasketball Listen on Podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HWojIhew2ReCOjpGz8C4x Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-basketball/id1721282273 Follow Adam: Twitter: https://twitter.com/miller_cbb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miller_cbb Follow Jaren: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarenwilt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarenwilt

The State of Basketball Podcast Episode 75 | Valpo: America’s Team On today's episode the fellas talk about how Valpo captured America’s heart by making an incredible run to the Arch Madness semifinals as the 11 seed. IU also got a win on Senior day to seemingly make the NCAA tournament. Then, they talk about how the season came to an end for all the mid-major teams in the state.We'll be back with a new LIVE episode next Sunday to talk about the 2025 Bracket Reveal!Subscribe to The State of Basketball Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStateofBasketball?sub_confirmation=1 Sponsors: Crow’s Nest Coffee Roasters15% off every order using Promo Code: TSOB at checkouthttps://www.cncoffeeroasters.com/ Coffee Subscription: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLK96360NPB04/checkout/2UCMRMYUGQBIJX6LMF2ZFZRF Follow the show on all socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStateofBball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofbasketball/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestateofbasketball Listen on Podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HWojIhew2ReCOjpGz8C4x Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-basketball/id1721282273 Follow Adam: Twitter: https://twitter.com/miller_cbb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miller_cbb Follow Jaren: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarenwilt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarenwilt

The State of Basketball Podcast Episode 74 | March On today's episode…it. Is. March.We'll be back with a new LIVE episode next Sunday to talk about Conference tournaments and which teams might continue on to the NCAA tournament.Subscribe to The State of Basketball Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStateofBasketball?sub_confirmation=1 Sponsors: Crow’s Nest Coffee Roasters15% off every order using Promo Code: TSOB at checkouthttps://www.cncoffeeroasters.com/ Coffee Subscription: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLK96360NPB04/checkout/2UCMRMYUGQBIJX6LMF2ZFZRF Follow the show on all socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStateofBball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofbasketball/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestateofbasketball Listen on Podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HWojIhew2ReCOjpGz8C4x Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-basketball/id1721282273 Follow Adam: Twitter: https://twitter.com/miller_cbb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miller_cbb Follow Jaren: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarenwilt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarenwilt

The State of Basketball Podcast Episode 73 | Indiana and Evansville Get RevengeOn today's episode the fellas talk about how Indiana and Evansville bounced back against Purdue and Indiana State, respectively. We'll be back with a new LIVE episode next Sunday to talk about some of our teams’ final regular season games.Subscribe to The State of Basketball Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStateofBasketball?sub_confirmation=1 Sponsors: Crow’s Nest Coffee Roasters15% off every order using Promo Code: TSOB at checkouthttps://www.cncoffeeroasters.com/ Coffee Subscription: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLK96360NPB04/checkout/2UCMRMYUGQBIJX6LMF2ZFZRF Follow the show on all socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStateofBball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofbasketball/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestateofbasketball Listen on Podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HWojIhew2ReCOjpGz8C4x Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-basketball/id1721282273 Follow Adam: Twitter: https://twitter.com/miller_cbb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miller_cbb Follow Jaren: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarenwilt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarenwilt

The State of Basketball Podcast Episode 72 | Top 16 Tourney Seeds RevealedOn today's episode the fellas talk about the top 16 seed reveal for the NCAA tournament which features the Boilermakers. They also talk about a bunch of players who scored their 1000th point and why this week was rough for the Purdue schools.We'll be back with a new LIVE episode next Sunday to talk about the IU-Purdue matchup and the Indiana State-Evansville matchup.Subscribe to The State of Basketball Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStateofBasketball?sub_confirmation=1 Sponsors: Crow’s Nest Coffee Roasters15% off every order using Promo Code: TSOB at checkouthttps://www.cncoffeeroasters.com/ Coffee Subscription: https://square.link/u/VqvdCLkI Follow the show on all socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStateofBball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofbasketball/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestateofbasketball Listen on Podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HWojIhew2ReCOjpGz8C4x Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-basketball/id1721282273 Follow Adam: Twitter: https://twitter.com/miller_cbb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miller_cbb Follow Jaren: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarenwilt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarenwilt

The State of Basketball Podcast Episode 71 | Will Purdue 3-Pete? Who Will IU Hire?On today's episode the guys talk about how Purdue is back in control of the Big Ten race and IU officially announced that Woodson would not be back next season. They also talk about Jaren’s boots on the ground journalism, Butler having a good week, since it has been awhile, and how this week was pretty rough for every team except Purdue, PFW, and Butler. Then they get into why they want more basketball games on Friday nights and who the number 1 team should be.We'll be back with a new LIVE episode next Sunday to talk about Valpo at Evansville and whatever other madness may transpire next week!Subscribe to The State of Basketball Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@TheStateofBasketball?sub_confirmation=1Sponsors:Crow’s Nest Coffee Roasters15% off every order using Promo Code: TSOB at checkouthttps://www.cncoffeeroasters.com/Follow the show on all socials:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStateofBballInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofbasketball/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestateofbasketballListen on Podcast platforms:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HWojIhew2ReCOjpGz8C4xApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-basketball/id1721282273Follow Adam:Twitter: https://twitter.com/miller_cbbInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/miller_cbbFollow Jaren:Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarenwiltInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarenwilt

The State of Basketball Podcast Episode 70 | Purdue Takes Down IU In Mackey On today's episode the fellas talk about Purdue hanging on to beat IU in Mackey Arena and that Indiana State and Evansville got back on track this week with two wins. They also talk about their trip to Grace College where Grace got a dominant win over Indiana Wesleyan. We'll be back with a new LIVE episode next Sunday to talk about Valpo traveling to the Hulman Center to take on Indiana State! Subscribe to The State of Basketball Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheStateofBasketball?sub_confirmation=1 Sponsors: Crow’s Nest Coffee Roasters 15% off every order using Promo Code: TSOB at checkout https://www.cncoffeeroasters.com/ Follow the show on all socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheStateofBball Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofbasketball/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thestateofbasketball Listen on Podcast platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7HWojIhew2ReCOjpGz8C4x Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-state-of-basketball/id1721282273 Follow Adam: Twitter: https://twitter.com/miller_cbb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miller_cbb Follow Jaren: Twitter: https://twitter.com/jarenwilt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jarenwilt