Time to talk Feast Week and the state of the SoCon with national analyst Rocco Miller (Bracketeer.org)!

What you'll learn:

• Mid-Major Crisis: Rocco details how NCAA Tournament expansion and biased NET rankings hurt quality SoCon teams like Furman from getting at-large bids and valuable Quad 1/2 games.
• SoCon Standouts: Wofford's surprising start under Kevin Giltner. TJ Johnson (VMI) leads in scoring. Jadin Booth and Keaton Norris form Samford's explosive backcourt.
• Contender Check: Why early struggles for favorites like Furman and Chattanooga are temporary, and what UNCG's first win tells us about their defense.
• Scheduling Insight: We discuss the SoCon/ASUN Challenge and why Rocco applauds the SoCon's 10-year commitment to the Asheville Tournament.

What will we see in Feast Week?

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In the early weeks of SoCon non-conference action, we analyze the early risers, surprise starts across the league, and dive into the SoCon/ASUN Challenge.

What We Cover:

• Wofford Miracle: How new coach Kevin Giltner stabilized the Terriers for a competitive start, despite the coaching chaos.
• Star Performers: TJ Johnson (VMI) is a top scorer in the nation. Jadin Booth and Keaton Norris (Samford) form one of the league's most explosive backcourts.
• The Struggle: Why Furman and Chattanooga are off to uncharacteristic slow starts, and which Mid-Major teams like Mercer are making the leap.
• Ingles Exclusive: Melissa Leavell (Ingles Markets) discusses the Ingles SoCon Tournament partnership and fan engagement.

Who will continue to rise?

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The Catamounts could be poised for a big leap here in the 2025-26 season! We analyze Coach Tim Craft's strategic roster overhaul and the return of star Marcus Kell.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• SoCon Breakout Star: Why Marcus Kell is earning Preseason All-SoCon buzz and is primed for a huge season.
• The Problem/Solution: Breaking down WCU's struggles with efficiency (3P% & defense) and how transfers like Julien Soumaro and Tidjiane Dioumassi will improve ball handling and shooting.
• Key Additions: The impact of 7-footer Abdulai Kabba (rim protection) and explosive wings.
• Prediction: We set the floor and ceiling, and explain why the Catamounts will be a dangerous spoiler in the SoCon Tournament in Asheville.

How high can WCU jump this season?

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The SoCon champions are in Crisis Mode! Wofford is reeling from an unprecedented offseason of coaching upheaval and roster loss.

We break down the SoCon Tournament winners' chaos and analyze the massive challenge facing new head coach and alum, Kevin Giltner.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Coaching & Roster Crisis: The abrupt departure of Dwight Perry, the last-minute hiring of Kevin Giltner, and the loss of five starters.
• Mike Young's Influence: Can Giltner instantly implement the winning Wofford basketball culture and motion offense?
• Transfer Portal Talent: Analyzing the impact of key newcomers like Aleandro Paratt (6'10" big man), Nils Mahowski (UCF), and Rick Sterling to rebuild the team.
• Prediction: We set the floor and ceiling for the Terriers in the hyper-competitive Southern Conference. Can Wofford be a spoiler and finish as high as 6th?

Will Coach Giltner save their season?

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After a brutal winless conference slate last season, can Coach Ed Conroy and a new roster finally find success in the highly competitive Southern Conference?

We break down what went wrong for The Citadel last year (poor 3-Point Percentage and Free Throw Percentage were major issues) and look the changes through the transfer portal with key veterans returning.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Roster Overhaul: Targeted shooters and athletes to fix offensive inefficiencies.
• Keynan Davis & Christian Moore: Assessing the potential of these returning backcourt contributors.
• Sola Adebisi: Why the high-motor big man is crucial for rim protection and efficiency this season.
• Ceiling & Floor Prediction: What is the realistic expectation for the Bulldogs?

Will they go from ZERO TO HERO?

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The most in-depth SoCon Basketball Season Preview is here!

Join "Mr. SoCon" Dean Keener to break down the Southern Conference men's basketball season. We analyze the SoCon Championship race, the impact of transfer portal pickups, and coaching changes for Samford and Wofford.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• SoCon Favorites: Why Furman, Chattanooga, and Samford are the top contenders and the key players to watch.
• Massive Turnover: Which teams were hit hardest by the Transfer Portal (ETSU, UNCG) and how they plan to reload.
• Coaching Carousel: The arrival of Lennie Acuff at Samford and the unique rebuild scenario at Wofford with Kevin Giltner.
• Wildcard Teams: Analysis of sleepers like VMI (led by Ricky Bradley Jr.) and Mercer under Ryan Ridder.
• Mid-Major Analysis: Dean Keener shares his expert insights on the history and future of the league, and why the Southern Conference is still underrated.

Presented by Ingles Markets.

Join Richmond Weaver and Darren Angell as they launch SoCon Fast Break, your new go-to podcast for everything Southern Conference Basketball!

New episodes are released each week throughout the entire season with previews, recaps, and insider access via conversations with players, coaches, and college basketball analysts!

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