Episodes

Fresh off an overtime win over Presbyterian, Shea Santor of the Charleston Sports Network joins the pod to recap the Cougars' 2-0 week. The guys recap a bounce back road win at Tulane, and then give their rapid reactions following Ali's heroics for a shorthanded CofC team. We wrap up by getting Shea's perspective on why the student section has been rocking this season.

The Cougars hold on for a win against Tulane, but then get burned on the road at Furman. Harrison Bowne rejoins the pod to discuss late-game execution from CofC, Reyne Smith's back-to-back career games, and the week ahead. Tommy and Harrison preview the Tulane rematch, and discuss Coach Q's return to Charleston with Presbyterian later in the week.

The Cougars get a split on their first road trip, but pick up their biggest win yet in Chattanooga. College of Charleston broadcaster Everett German joins the pod to recap the Oklahoma State and UTC games, including a big time rally from the Cougs to pull off an upset over the weekend.

On this week's Holy City Hoops podcast, Ryan Teichler joins Tommy to recap an eventful game against UNC. Then the guys look ahead to road games this week at Oklahoma State and Chattanooga - Charleston's first of the season. Then, Tommy and Ryan discuss a CofC player hitting the transfer portal, and the first commitment from the 2022 class.

Three games, three wins. Harrison Bowne rejoins the pod to discuss Charleston's busy weekend, and preview the game everyone has circled. Tommy and Harrison recap the SC State, Lipscomb, and Loyola MD games, Brenden Tucker's hot shooting, Dalton Bolon's injury and much more before turning their attention to Tuesday's matchup with the Tar Heels.

On today's podcast, we're answering YOUR questions. You sent in questions over Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and we're dishing out our takes. Topics covered include: who will be in Charleston's starting lineup? Who will be the leading scorer? What's going on at JMU? How good is John Meeks? Plus much more.

In the wake of CAA media day and the preseason polls being released, Brendan Doyle of No Bid Nation rejoins the pod to preview all 10 teams in the Colonial Athletic Association. Who are the players to know? Is Delaware really the favorite? Will JMU be postseason eligible? We break down all that and more in a fully-loaded season lookahead.

The Holy City Hoops podcast is back! Tommy welcomes new College of Charleston head coach Pat Kelsey to preview the upcoming Cougar basketball season. They chat about style of play, the ceiling for CofC basketball, and the makeup of this year's roster before diving into what each player brings to the team. Remember to subscribe to the pod on your favorite app, and check out HolyCityHoops.com throughout the season.

The Cougars have a new coach! Tommy and Harrison hop on the pod to discuss Pat Kelsey taking over at the College of Charleston. We discuss the search itself, why Kelsey is the man for the job, why it's a big step up from Winthrop, and what comes next for the Cougars.

Tommy and friend of the program Martin Trojanowski react to the news that College of Charleston head coach Earl Grant is headed to Boston College. Tommy and Martin speculate on potential candidates to replace Coach Grant, what this means for players in the transfer portal, how attractive CofC is as a coaching destination, and much more.

Brendan Doyle of No Bid Nation returns to the pod to preview the 2021 CAA Tournament. Tommy and Brendan discuss the lasting takeaways from a bizarre regular season, lower-seeded teams that could make a run, whether JMU is still the favorite without Matt Lewis, and much more. They also look back on their preseason predictions and reflect on what they got right or wrong.

After playing their most complete game of the year against Elon, Charleston came crashing back to earth in the rematch. Harrison Bowne returns to the pod to discuss the inconsistency of the bench, reasons for optimism amidst a disappointing finish to the weekend, and the Cougars' outlook with just four games left to play.

Back from a mandatory quarantine, the Cougars AND the Holy City Hoops return this week. Charleston completed a sweep of Towson, but not without some drama. Ryan Teichler joins to discuss Cam Copeland and Zep Jasper's heroics, a double overtime classic, and much more. We wrap up with a look around the rest of the CAA.

Cougar broadcaster and CofC hoops alum Danny Johnson joins the pod to break down the Northeastern series. We discuss how Charleston dropped both games after being ahead late, and how they can improve their execution. Danny makes the case for a more aggressive Payton Willis, a steady dose of Brenden Tucker, and more defense-first lineups. We also look ahead to Charleston's upcoming road contests.

The Voice of the Cougars, Everett German joins the podcast after Charleston completes a weekend sweep of the Drexel Dragons. On the docket today: Brenden Tucker goes bonkers, Zep Jasper is Mr. Clutch, Coach Grant breaks tradition on defense, and much more. We finish with a preview of the Northeastern series coming up.

Charleston kicked off conference play with a 1-1 split in Delaware. Tommy is joined by CofC superfan Ryan Teichler to break down both games, including: Payton Willis going off, Cougs improving on defense, and a big game from the CofC bench. We also take a look around the rest of the CAA on opening weekend.

This week, Martin Trojanowski returns to the pod to recap Charleston's overtime loss to Western Carolina. Tommy and Martin discuss King's big game and case for Rookie of the Year, Payton Willis hitting a huge shot, and how CofC's defense is letting them down. Then Dr. Trojanowski talks ACL tear recoveries, and how the Cougars will adapt without Galloway the rest of the year.

The Cougars are midway through non-conference play and there's plenty to talk about. CofC alum and basketball fan Anthony Passante joins to recap an ugly loss to Furman, silver linings from the Marshall game, and a satisfying win against SC State. We also chat about the young guys stepping up for CofC, and why that will be essential if Galloway misses significant time.

We had real college basketball! Shea Santor of the Charleston Sports Network joins the podcast to chat where the Charleston Cougars stand two games into the season. We talk about the valiant effort at UNC in the opener, a dismantling of Limestone College, players who have surprised us the most, and much more. Later, we preview a HUGE home game against Top-25 Richmond on Wednesday.

College of Charleston basketball finally returns with a much-anticipated opener against the UNC Tar Heels this week. Here to preview the game is frequent guest and former CofC basketball player Harrison Bowne. We get the scouting report on UNC, discuss who should be in the Cougars' rotation, and talk about why CofC has a chance at the upset. Plus, Harrison and Tommy react to Grant Riller being selected by the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA Draft.

The NBA Draft is Wednesday night and Grant Riller has a great chance to hear his name called. Before the festivities, Hoops Hype and USA Today writer Bryan Kalbrosky joins the pod to share why he's high on Riller as a prospect. Tommy and Bryan chat about the former Cougar's body of work, combine performance, and fit with NBA teams. Later, Bryan shares what he likes about another CAA prospect - William & Mary forward Nathan Knight.

This week, Holy City Hoops and William & Mary basketball podcast No Bid Nation team up to preview all ten CAA teams. We discuss the guard-heavy talent returning to the conference, a pair of new coaches, preseason all-conference teams, and much more. Listen to the full episode or skip ahead: W&M (2:54), JMU (8:56), UNCW (14:51), Delaware (20:42), Elon (26:52), Drexel (31:16), Towson (35:03), CofC (39:37), Northeastern (46:44), Hofstra (51:54), All-CAA picks (55:50).

College of Charleston legend and Utah Jazz forward Jarrell Brantley joins the podcast to catch up with Cougar basketball fans. Jarrell gives a behind-the-scenes look at the NBA bubble, recaps the CAA's dominant 3x3 tournament win, chats toughest opponents from his college days and more.

The Holy City Hoops podcast returns with both College of Charleston head basketball coaches on to preview the upcoming season. First up, Earl Grant joins to recap the summer, discuss why he's so excited for this year's team, the challenge of the CAA's new schedule, and what NBA scouts ask him about Grant Riller. Next up, Coach Robin Harmony joins to chat about the up-and-coming CofC women's team, including the return of her top two scorers, a loaded freshmen class, and the exciting brand of bask...