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In this episode, we sit down with a veteran coach whose journey through college basketball has been shaped as much by people as by wins and losses. From growing up in football-crazed Dallas to discovering the moment basketball became the calling, he reflects on the early ambitions, mentors, and guidance that helped chart his path into coaching.

He shares lessons learned under Eddie Sutton while helping rebuild Oklahoma State, offers candid insight into defining professional happiness from both the assistant’s chair and the head coach’s seat, and opens up about navigating the stress and uncertainty that come with career transitions.

At its core, this conversation is about growth, perspective, and the lasting impact a coach hopes to leave when the final horn sounds—on the court and far beyond it.

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In this episode, we visit with legendary Davidson coach Bob McKillop to trace a remarkable life in basketball—from his first shots on New York playgrounds to building one of the most consistent programs in college hoops.

Coach McKillop reflects on his formative years at Chaminade High School, the lessons learned through early struggles as a player and coach, and the winding path that took him from New York to North Carolina and back again before ultimately defining Davidson basketball.

He opens up about perseverance through losing seasons, the personal evolution that fueled 15 years of sustained success in the Southern Conference, and the keen eye that led him to recruit a lightly regarded guard named Steph Curry.

Now retired from the sidelines, McKillop offers perspective on leadership, growth, and what life looks like after the whistle—making this a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about the game, the grind, and the person behind the wins.

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Tulane head coach Ron Hunter takes listeners on a deeply personal journey that stretches far beyond the sidelines. From the early childhood moment that led his mother to place him in Catholic school — and the unlikely beginnings of his basketball education at the hands of a priest and a nun — Hunter reflects on how faith, structure, and academics helped shape his identity as both a player and a leader.

Coach shares the inspiration behind his long-standing commitment to Samaritan’s Feet, the unexpected life lessons basketball has taught him, and the pivotal moments that reshaped his approach to coaching over more than three decades. Along the way, Hunter discusses the influence of mentors like John Thompson, the humility gained from becoming a head coach at 30, the evolution of building culture, and the profound meaning of coaching his son, RJ, including their visit to Cameron Indoor Stadium.

It’s a thoughtful, heartfelt conversation about purpose, perspective, and the people who change the course of our lives — sometimes in the most unlikely ways.

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In this episode of At the Hashmark, longtime ACC official and administrator Bryan Kersey takes listeners behind the stripes to share the human side of officiating at the highest level of college basketball.

From his earliest memories of the game growing up in Virginia under the influence of a referee father, Bryan traces the moments that pulled him from observer to participant, and eventually to one of the most respected officials in the sport. He reflects on the nerves and preparation before his first college games, the unforgettable atmospheres that define big nights in packed arenas, and the internal discipline required to process noise, emotion, and pressure in real time.

Bryan also opens up about the mental toughness of officiating, the lessons learned from working alongside legendary coaches and players, and the transition from on-court official to mentor and coordinator. It’s a thoughtful, revealing conversation about judgment, resilience, and the lifelong relationships built through basketball—told from a perspective fans rarely get to hear.

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Step into a globe-trotting basketball life with Florida’s head coach as he reflects on the forces that shaped him—from full-tilt teenage days at Sunnyslope High to a career that has zigzagged across states, countries, and cultures.

In this conversation, he opens the door to the origins of his coaching voice, the art of honoring tradition while forging a fresh identity, and the delicate craft of building trust inside deeply rooted programs. He speaks candidly about the pressures of chasing championships, the grounding power of family, and the lessons he hopes to leave with both his players and his children. It’s a thoughtful, wide-ranging look at the person behind the sideline presence—and the journey that made him.

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In this episode, we sit down with longtime Bellarmine coach Scotty Davenport to trace the arc of a life shaped by Louisville’s energy—Derby mornings just down the street, a mother whose strength set his course, early mentors who sharpened his curiosity for the game, and the inspiration of a young Cassius Clay rising from the same hometown streets.

We explore how intellect became his edge as a high-school player, why the University of Louisville felt like the natural next step, and how he walked from graduation straight into coaching. Along the way, Coach reflects on the city’s competitive spirit, the meaning of “home” after decades rooted in one community, and—fittingly—what Kentucky Derby horse name would capture his basketball journey.

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Step inside the mind of one of college basketball’s most respected teachers of the game. In this episode of At the Hashmark, Mike Young shares the experiences, influences, and competitive fire that shaped his journey from Radford, Virginia, to leading Virginia Tech on the national stage. Thoughtful, candid, and seasoned with his trademark storytelling, Coach Young packs a lot into our time with him.

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His life as a journeyman has served him well. Coach Archie Miller has learned lessons throughout his life in basketball, and his candor about family, leaning on others, and perspectives of this world are both refreshing and enlightening.