The Monarchists Basketball Show

S4E8 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0400

The Monarchists are back with another edition of The Monarchists Basketball Show, joined by Mike Jones to break down the season, what went wrong, and what comes next for Old Dominion Monarchs Men's Basketball.

Coach Jones gets brutally honest about expectations vs. reality, roster construction challenges, and the evolving landscape of the Sun Belt Conference. From recruiting JUCO talent and navigating the transfer portal to building a defensive identity that can win in March - nothing is off limits.

🔥 Topics include:

- Season recap and tough lessons learned

- Fixing the defense without sacrificing offense

- Transfer portal strategy (April 7–21 window)

- JUCO recruiting insights from Kansas

- How to build a roster to survive the Sun Belt gauntlet

- Rule changes that NEED to happen in college basketball

Coach Jones also delivers a powerful message to Monarch Nation about the future and why ODU basketball is far from finished.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Intro (ODAF Support)

01:00 – Season recap: expectations vs reality

02:30 – Tough non-conference schedule lessons

04:00 – Fixing scheduling strategy moving forward

05:00 – Sun Belt expectations & roster evaluation

06:00 – Year 1 vs Year 2 roster construction

07:30 – Offensive improvement vs defensive struggles

08:45 – The challenge of finding two-way players

09:30 – Recruiting breakdown: JUCO scouting in Kansas

11:00 – Evaluating players beyond film

12:00 – The importance of coaching networks

13:30 – Truth vs bias in recruiting intel

15:00 – JUCO vs Division I mindset differences

17:00 – What players value about ODU facilities

18:30 – Building culture through recruiting

20:00 – Transfer portal strategy explained

21:30 – Selling opportunity at ODU

22:30 – Coach Jones’ growth as a head coach

24:00 – Sun Belt style diversity & challenges

26:00 – How close the Sun Belt really is

27:30 – Rule change #1: Goaltending review issue

30:00 – Rule change #2: Unlimited correct challenges

32:00 – Officiating consistency debate

35:00 – Building a roster to beat multiple styles

38:00 – Vision for ODU basketball’s future

39:00 – Message to Monarch Nation

S4E7 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Monarch Nation, this was a must-listen episode of The Monarchists Basketball Show.

Head Coach Mike Jones joins Aaron and Mike for a deep, honest breakdown of the week that was—what went wrong against ULM, how the team responded against Ohio, and why the next three games inside Chartway Arena will define the stretch run.

Coach Jones takes you inside:

- The emotional hangover from the road trip

- A powerful 6:00 AM practice that reset the culture

- Zacch Wiggins’ growth as a true freshman

- Cal’s impact when he stays out of foul trouble

- LJ’s clutch, ice-cold finish

- The goaltending no-call everyone’s still talking about

- Scouting Marshall and Georgia State

- Game-day preparation during doubleheaders

- What he learned from this season so far

- Ronnie Valentine’s jersey retirement on Valentine’s Day

- Why these final home games matter more than ever

Plus:

🎙️ A special message about The Mane Event w/ Coach Mike Jones at Afterglow Brewing on Thursday, 2/19 at 6PM and a plug for our upcoming episode with ODU Women's Basketball Hall of Famer Clarisse Machanguana, Mozambique flood relief, and a rallying call for Monarch Nation.

Go Fund Me: Rebuilding Clarisse's Home After Mozambique Floods https://gofund.me/00e5a6e74

The Mane Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C6K2q3pGu/

Buckle up. This one has everything. Go Monarchs!

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Intro & ODAF Message

00:45 – ULM Recap: “We Didn’t Answer the Call”

01:55 – Mental Hangover from Texas State

02:35 – Ohio Win & Late Rebounding Surge

03:55 – Chartway Crowd Energy Impact

05:00 – The Goaltending No-Call Breakdown 😬

07:45 – The 6:00 AM Reset Practice

10:05 – Zacch Wiggins’ First Home Start

11:25 – Freshman Development & Work Ethic

12:35 – Finishing Through Contact & Physical Growth

13:45 – Cal’s Impact When Out of Foul Trouble

16:05 – The “Pass of the Year” Moment

17:30 – LJ’s Crunch-Time Takeover

19:50 – 16-of-18 From the Line & Only 6 Turnovers

20:55 – ODAF Mid-Roll

22:30 – Marshall Preview & Doubleheader Setup

24:10 – Game-Day Prep Changes Explained

25:20 – The Mitch Advantage (24/7 Access)

26:55 – Spurs Practice Facility Experience

28:15 – Ronnie Valentine Jersey Retirement ❤️

29:45 – Georgia State Preview

31:10 – Louisiana Game Reminder (President’s Day)

31:55 – Senior Day Discussion

33:40 – Conference Scheduling Frustrations

35:05 – The Mane Event at Afterglow Announcement

36:45 – Baseball Season & Clarisse Machanguana Tease 🌍

38:20 – Coach Jones’ Message to Monarch Nation

39:55 – Go Monarchs

S4E6 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:30:00 -0400

The Monarchists Basketball Show is back with Head Coach Mike Jones as Old Dominion wraps up a critical road trip and turns the page toward two huge home games at Chartway Arena.

We break down the heartbreaker at Georgia Southern, the gritty win at App State, and what Coach Jones learned about his team’s growth, toughness, and maturity along the way. The conversation highlights Jordan Battle’s electric performance, Jared Turner’s confidence and development, and what it truly means to learn how to win in Sun Belt play.

Looking ahead, Coach Jones previews:

- A massive Wednesday night matchup vs. Troy

- A Saturday showdown vs. Louisiana

- The jersey retirement of ODU legend Ronnie Valentine

- Why alumni weekends, tradition, and fan support matter more than ever

This episode is all about growth, belief, and momentum as the Monarchs fight for positioning and prepare for the stretch run toward Pensacola.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Presented by The Pride of ODU

00:30 – Road trip recap & growth since last episode

01:20 – Georgia Southern heartbreak breakdown

02:50 – Free throws, officiating & attacking the rim

04:45 – Practice focus & late-game pressure

06:05 – Boone, App State & rivalry mentality

07:10 – Jordan Battle’s big night & infectious energy

09:00 – A “maturity win” and learning how to close games

10:30 – Jared Turner’s development & confidence

12:30 – What the team learned from the road trip

14:00 – Troy preview: shooting, defense & adjustments

16:10 – Handling multiple defensive looks

18:10 – Louisiana preview & defensive challenges

20:30 – Ronnie Valentine jersey retirement meaning

22:10 – Alumni weekend & Monarch tradition

24:15 – What fans should see now vs early season

26:15 – February urgency & Sun Belt positioning

27:30 – Final thoughts & Here Come The Monarchs

S4E5 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0400

Old Dominion Basketball Head Coach Mike Jones joins The Monarchists Basketball Show to break down a pivotal Sun Belt road trip, highlight standout performances, and dive deep into what it will take for the Monarchs to stay in the thick of the conference race.

Coach Jones walks us through:

-The defensive tone-setting win at Coastal Carolina

-Robert Davis Jr.’s bounce-back performance and leadership

-The heartbreaking finish at James Madison and late-game execution

-What discipline really means in tight Sun Belt games

-How injuries impact the frontcourt and rebounding

-Preparing for major road tests at Georgia Southern and App State

-Why every single possession matters in this league

This episode is a must-listen for Monarch Nation as ODU battles through one of the toughest stretches of conference play.

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⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Presented by The Pride of ODU

01:00 – Defensive mindset & fast start vs Coastal

02:10 – Why road trips shape Sun Belt standings

03:00 – Robert Davis Jr.’s impact beyond scoring

05:00 – Creating energy in tough road environments

06:40 – Quick turnarounds & second-time matchups

08:30 – Dominant first half vs JMU

10:00 – Life in the paint without key bigs

12:00 – Robert Davis Jr. injury update

13:00 – Film sessions, ball movement & rebounding

15:00 – Discipline becoming a team identity

17:20 – Coach Jones on Mark Cline’s influence

19:00 – Late-game execution & timeout strategy

23:00 – Breaking down Georgia Southern matchup

26:00 – What to expect at App State

28:00 – Coach Jones’ message to Monarch Nation

S4E4 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0400

Old Dominion Basketball Head Coach Mike Jones joins The Monarchists Basketball Show for an honest, in-depth conversation about where the Monarchs stand as Sun Belt play heats up. Coach Jones breaks down the challenges of a tough non-conference schedule, early-game struggles, offensive flow, defensive execution, rebounding analytics, lineup decisions, and the leadership emerging inside the locker room. He also previews a massive matchup with Georgia Southern and addresses fan questions head-on — from slow starts to young player development to Sun Belt scheduling frustrations. Despite the bumps, one thing is clear: everything the Monarchs want to accomplish is still right in front of them.

🎙️ Real talk. Real insight. Real Monarch basketball.

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⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – The Pride of ODU & Show Intro

01:00 – Season reflection since Villanova 02:15 – Non-conference scheduling & roster health

03:40 – JMU win, Coastal & App State lessons 05:10 – Slow starts & early-game focus issues

07:40 – Defensive execution & rebounding fundamentals

10:00 – Offensive flow & ball movement concerns

13:00 – Injuries, rotations & continuity challenges

15:10 – Analytics: box-outs, crashing & idle possessions

18:45 – “I’m gonna get mine” offense discussed

20:40 – Leadership emerging on the roster

24:00 – Young players, rotations & Zacch Wiggins

30:00 – Special teams in basketball & execution lapses

33:10 – What Coach wants to see in the next 3 games

36:00 – Georgia Southern scouting report

40:10 – Sun Belt scheduling frustrations

42:40 – Message to Monarch Nation & closing thoughts

S4E3 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Monarch Nation, we’re back with another episode of The Monarchists Basketball Show featuring Old Dominion Head Coach Mike Jones!

In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, Coach Jones opens up about the team’s growth since the early-season road trip — and the fellas don’t hold back. We ask Coach some tough, honest questions about the struggles, lapses, and inconsistencies the Monarchs have shown so far this season, including what’s behind the offensive stagnation, defensive breakdowns, and difficulty maintaining momentum on the road.

Coach breaks down the lessons learned from four challenging road losses (Miami (OH), George Washington, Xavier, Drexel) and the positives gained from strong home performances against Randolph, Norfolk State, and Morgan State. He also explains how he’s balancing a roster full of former “go-to guys,” the importance of trust, and why becoming a more connected team is the key to unlocking their true potential.

You’ll also get a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at ODU’s analytics system — from deflections to punctures to multi-side possessions — and how the coaching staff uses real-time data to guide decision-making.

The episode wraps with a preview of massive upcoming road matchups vs Villanova, William & Mary, Richmond, and George Mason… plus a powerful message to Monarch Nation about staying locked in as this team gears up for Sun Belt play.

Whether you’re looking for Xs and Os, honest discussions about growing pains, or pure ODU hoops passion… this episode delivers . . . despite problematic hotel internet towards the end.

Go Monarchs!

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to the Monarchists Basketball Show

00:32 – Coach Jones on Team Growth Since Miami (OH)

02:00 – Why Offense Sometimes Stalls & Breaking Old Habits

03:15 – Defensive Struggles: Technique, Trust & Fixing Blow-By Drives

05:20 – Inconsistency & Learning to Play Connected

07:10 – The Miami (OH) First Half & What “Good ODU Basketball” Looks Like

08:00 – Electric Atmosphere vs Norfolk State & Newcomer Reactions

09:00 – Home vs. Road: Fixing Runs & Stopping Momentum Swings

10:40 – Identifying a Leader When Things Go Wrong

11:00 – Zacch Wiggins’ Maturity & Freshman Impact

12:00 – Defensive Technique Deep Dive: Turning Hips vs Stepping Out

14:00 – What High School/AAU Doesn’t Always Teach Defensively

15:50 – Xavier Breakdown: Length, Matchups & Missed Responses

17:00 – Timeout Philosophy & Preparing for Sun Belt Crunch Time

19:00 – ODU’s Analytics System (Deflections, Punctures, Shot Clock Zones)

24:00 – Internet Chaos & Pepper the Dog’s Cameo

26:00 – Closing Thoughts from Mike & Aaron

28:20 – Final Message from Coach Jones

30:00 – Why Monarch Nation’s Support Matters

S4E2 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:00:00 -0400

The Monarchists Basketball Show is back!

Coach Mike Jones joins Mike and Aaron to break down the Old Dominion University Men’s Basketball program as the season tips off. Coach Jones shares insights from the Costa Rica trip, talks about the team’s depth and personality, reveals what he learned from the exhibition vs. Hampton, and previews the upcoming matchup with Miami (OH).

He dives into the development of Scottie Hubbard and Zacch Wiggins, the team’s scoring potential, defensive growth, and what makes ODU’s depth their “superpower.” Plus, he discusses leadership in the locker room, the fan experience, the challenging but intentional road schedule, and why this season feels special for Monarch Nation.

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📖 Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Welcome Back to The Monarchists Basketball Show

01:00 – Coach Jones on Goals for Camp and Building Team Chemistry

02:00 – What the Costa Rica Trip Taught the Team

03:00 – The Value of Personality and Team Bonding

04:00 – Scottie Hubbard’s Transformation and Hard Work

05:00 – Freshman Standout Zacch Wiggins Impresses Early

06:00 – Depth is ODU’s “Superpower”

07:00 – Building Trust Through Practice and Game Situations

10:00 – Takeaways from the Exhibition vs. Hampton

12:00 – Learning Moments, Metrics, and Why the Exhibition Was Valuable

15:00 – Offensive Firepower and Style of Play This Season

17:00 – Defensive Identity and Game Plan Versatility

18:00 – Scouting Miami (OH) and the MAC Challenge

20:00 – A Tough Road Environment and What to Expect from Miami

22:00 – Rotations, Injuries, and Building Chemistry

24:00 – The Excitement Around ODU’s Depth and Talent

25:00 – Playing Small Ball and Creating Mismatches

27:00 – Shooting, Rebounding, and Offensive Confidence

28:00 – Players to Watch: KC Shaw, LJ Thomas, Drew McKenna, and More

30:00 – The Road Schedule and Preparing for the Sun Belt

32:00 – Fan Accessibility and Intentional Scheduling

33:00 – How NIL and Revenue Sharing Impact Scheduling

34:00 – Building Momentum from Last Season

35:00 – Leadership in the Locker Room

37:00 – Team Personalities, Energy, and Culture

38:00 – Meet the Monarchs Night and Fan Connection

40:00 – Making ODU Basketball Events More Accessible

42:00 – Will There Be a Basketball Breakfast This Year?

43:00 – Looking Ahead: Selection Sunday Dreams

44:00 – New Dining Hall, Future Plans, and Coach’s Vision

45:00 – Closing Thoughts: Excitement for the Season & Go Monarchs!

S3E22 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Mike talks with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about their recent road trip, this week's trip to the peach state, the adversity they've faced, the lessons learned and a lot more.

S3E21 - Monarchist Basketball Show ft Vytautas Zygas

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Aaron sits down with Vytautas Zygas, the 6'6" guard from Kaunas, Lithuania, for Old Dominion Men's Basketball. Vy talks about why he chose ODU, his shared philosophy with Coach Mike Jones, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

S3E20 - Monarchist Basketball Show ft Kelsey Thompson

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:00:00 -0400

The fellas chat with Kelsey Thompson, 5'10" JR Guard from Mobile, Alabama, for Old Dominion Women's Basketball. They talk about her path from Alabama to being a Monarch, her game, why ODU fits her so well, and so much more.

S3E19 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft Asst Coach Roland Jones Jr

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

The fellas sit down with Roland Jones, Assistant Coach/Recruiting Coordinator of Old Dominion Women's Basketball. Snowed into his hotel in New Orleans, Coach Ro joins the pod to talk all things recruiting. We discuss the pros and cons to recruiting high school, junior college, and the transfer portal in addition to much, much more.

S3E18 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Stephaun Walker

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Aaron sits down with Steph Walker, wing from Washington D.C., for Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about his path to ODU, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

S3E17 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Simone Cunningham

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Mike and Aaron sit down with Simone Cunningham, senior forward from Pleasant Grove, Alabama, for Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to talk about her path to ODU, her game, her teammates and a lot more.

S3E16 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0400

The fellas sit down with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about winning five of their last six games and sweeping Louisiana and a first place, South Alabama team on the road. We get updates on a few key injuries, preview the four game homestand, discuss his coaching demeanor, and share some deals on tickets that will save you some $$$.

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S3E14 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Sean Durugordon

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Aaron sits down with Sean Durugordon, guard from Harlem, New York, for Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about his path to ODU, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

S3E15 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft_ Coach DeLisha Milton-Jones

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

The fellas sit down with DeLisha Milton-Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to talk about a 3-0 conference start, what stats Coach looks first to in evaluating her team's defensive and offensive performance, and their next two opponents - Coastal Carolina and Marshall. Coach also answers what her ideal NIL deal would have been when she was playing in college.

S3E13 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0400

The fellas sit down with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about the road win at ULM, the big win over Virginia Wesleyan, the progression they have made as a team, updates on a few of the team's younger players, and a lot more.

S3E12 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. En'Dya Buford

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0400

Mike and Aaron sit down with En'Dya Buford., graduate student guard from Memphis, Tennessee for Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to talk about her path to ODU, her game, her teammates and a lot more.

S3E11 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Delisha Milton-Jones

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0400

The fellas sit down with Delisha Milton-Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to talk about recent games, the progression they have made as a team, defense, hot and cold streaks and more.

S3E10 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Robert Davis Jr.

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Aaron sits down with Robert Davis Jr., sophomore guard from Detroit, Michigan for Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about his path to ODU, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

S3E9 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Jaden Johnson

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Aaron sits down with Jaden Johnson, freshman point guard for Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about his path to ODU, his game, his teammates and a lot more.

S3E8 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0400

The fellas sit down with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about the trip to the Cayman's, recent home games, the progression they have made as a team, the hurdles they've hit and a lot more.

S3E7 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach DeLisha Milton-Jones

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Mike and Aaron sit down with Delisha Milton-Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Women's and discuss the team's last three games. After wins against SMU, Morgan State, and Bowie State, the Monarchs ride a three game winning streak into this Thursday's contest vs. rival VCU at 6:30. See everyone at Chartway Arena.

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S3E6 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0400

The fellas sit down with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to talk about the first week of season play, preview upcoming games, evaluation, injuries strategy and a lot more.

S3 | Episode 5 - Coach Delisha Milton-Jones

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:00:00 -0400

The fellas sit down with Delisha Milton-Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Women's Basketball, to learn more about her squad before the 2024-25 season kicks off their first home game on Monday, November 11, 2024 against Morgan State at 6:30pm at Chartway Arena.

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S3 | Episode 4 - Coach Mike Jones

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 13:05:00 -0400

The fellas sit down with Mike Jones, Head Coach of Old Dominion Men's Basketball, to learn more about his squad before the 2024-25 season kicks off on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Chartway Arena against Buffalo.

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S3 | Episode 3 - Jeff Jones

Thu, 30 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Mike and Aaron sit down with Jeff Jones, newly retired ODU Basketball head coach. The fellas discuss his career, his favorite memories, how much college hoops has changed over the years, leadership and a lot more.

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The Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities the right way, without ever compromising the values of Old Dominion University and the legacy of all those who have donned the Blue and Silver in the past. To learn more, visit https://theprideofodu.com/

S3 | Episode 2 - Odell Hodge

Thu, 02 May 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Mike and Aaron sit down with The Big "O", Odell Hodge, ODU Basketball legend and hall of famer and now, Special Assistant to the Head Coach. The fellas discuss Odell's return to Norfolk, college memories (yeah, Friar Tuck's, we're talking about you), his role in the program, NIL, his love for Belgium and European influence. We also ask some fan questions and of course, some fun ones to round out the show.

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S3 | Episode 1 - Coach Mike Jones

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Mike and Aaron sit down with Coach Mike Jones for the first time and what a way to open Season Three of the show. The fellas discuss program evaluation, the new coaching/support staff, roster construction, play style, fan engagement, NIL, and so much more!

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S2 | Episode 17 - Kieran Donohue

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Mike and Aaron sit down with Coach Donohue to close the book on the turbulent 2024 season. We talk about the lessons learned, future schedules, logistical nightmares, jam bands and a lot more.

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S2 | E16 – Kieran Donohue & Leeroy Odiahi

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Mike and Aaron sit down with Coach Donohue and the 6' 11 big man from Tralee, Ireland, Leeroy Odiahi. We ask Coach about Leeroy and his recent emergence, what needs to happen for the squad to make a run in Pensacola, and discuss Thursday's matchup against Louisiana when the Ragin' Cajuns come to Chartway. After the break, we talk to Leeroy about playing soccer as a kid, his first in game dunk, what the scariest animal to be eaten by, and so much more.

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S2 | Episode 15 – Devin Ceaser and Imo Essien

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0400

The fellas sit down with guards Devin Ceaser and Imo Essien. We talk about their games, their goals, music, movies and a whole lot more.

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S2 | Episode 14 – Tyrone Williams and Dani Pounds

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 05:00:00 -0400

The fellas sit down with senior guard Tyrone Williams and discuss his path from Juco to Oregon to Norfolk, his future driving big rigs, his killer first step before welcoming in freshman forward Dani Pounds to talk about his freshman season, fashion, his work ethic and a whole lot more.

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S2 | Episode 13 - Kieran Donohue

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Following a jeckyll and hyde kind of week where the Monarchs crushed Marshall and then followed it up with a lackluster performance against ULM, we sit down with ODU Interim Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kieran Donohue to talk hoops. We discuss the games, preview Wednesday's home game versus JMU, and then talk about the rest of the staff.

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S2 | Episode 12 - Chaunce Jenkins & Vasean Allette

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0400

It's a star studded episode as Mike and Aaron sit down with Chaunce Jenkins and Vasean Allette this week on the podcast. It's great catching back up with Chaunce talking about his community day, what he focused on in the off season, and so much more. Vasean joins in after the break and we learn more about ODU's freshman point guard. Hear from both about their first in-game dunks and they tell Aaron what music he should be listening to!

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S2 | Episode 11 - Kieran Donohue

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0400

Following a tough second half collapse at home against South Alabama, we sit down with ODU Interim Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kieran Donohue to talk hoops. We discuss the USA game, preview the road trip to Troy and Arkansas State, talk about maximizing the team's connectivity and so much more.

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S2 | Episode 10 - Kieran Donohue

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Following a long road trip to Hawaii for the Diamond Head Classic, we sit down with ODU Interim Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kieran Donohue and get to business. We discuss the latest with Coach Jeff Jones' health scare, games versus TCU, Temple, and UMASS, last week’s on court strengths and opportunities, what the stats are telling us about the team, and what we need to do to hit the ground running at home this Saturday at 7:00PM versus South Alabama when conference play opens up.

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Season 2 | Episode 9 - Jeff Jones

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Following our losses on the road at William & Mary and at home to rival James Madison, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones and break it down. We discuss last week's struggles, where we have to improve, what the coaches are talking about behind closed doors, and changes fans should expect to see. It's a pretty open an honest discussion about where the team is now, where the coaches want it to be, and how they're going to try and make it happen.

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Season 2 | Episode 8 - Jeff Jones and RJ Blakney

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Following their win over Radford and a tough loss in Boston against Northeastern and the refs, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones and Guard RJ Blakney. We discuss last week and then chat about this week's home game against JMU and a road contest against William and Mary. After the break, we catch up with RJ Blakney and talk about his path to ODU, dunking, combat sports and more!

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Season 2 | Episode 7 - Jeff Jones and Kieran Donohue

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Following a scrap with the Tigers and slaying some Dragons, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones and Special Assistant to Men's Basketball Coach Kieran Donohoe. We discuss the loss to Princeton and win over Drexel and then chat about this week's home game against Radford and a road contest against Northeastern. After the break, we catch up with Coach Donohoe and talk about his path to coaching, scheduling, equipment, travel, and so much more!

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Season 2 | Episode 6 - Jeff Jones and Jason Wade

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Heading into feast week for ODU hoops, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and senior guard Jason Wade. We discuss their upcoming games against Princeton and Drexel, the zone defense, visits from some familiar faces and a lot more.

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Season 2 | Episode 5 - Jeff Jones and Jordan Brooks

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Fresh off of their road trip to Ball State and Arkansas, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and assistant coach Jordan Brooks. We discuss their top ranked recruiting class, their thoughts on the team, learn more about Jordan's path to coaching and a whole lot more.

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Season 2 | Episode 4 - Jeff Jones

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Fresh off of Monday night's opening night win over Virginia Wesleyan, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball head coach, Jeff Jones, and discuss his takeaways from the 71-57 victory. We dive into strengths and opportunities so far; updates on injuries to Dani Pounds, Imo Essien, and Sam Hood; NIL, the status of Dericko Williams, and much more. We also ask Coach about National Signing Day which could bring ODU its highest rated class in history.

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Season 2 | Episode 3 - Jeff Jones

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:00:00 -0400

We sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball head coach Jeff Jones to talk about the first exhibition game and what the coaches have learned about this squad so far. We chat about the 4-1, what fans should look for, what the team has gotten better at and what is still a work in progress. We also chat a little bit about upcoming games, the rotation, defensive wrinkles, if there's anyone on this squad who should never shoot a three, and so much more.

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Season 2 | Episode 2 - Jeff Jones

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400

We sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones to talk about practice officially tipping off, analytics, playing 4 guards and a lot more.

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Season 2 | Episode 1 - Jeff Jones

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

Kicking off year 2 of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones. We close the book on last season, talk about building this roster, putting together the non-conference schedule and so much more.

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Episode 15 - Jeff Jones and D'Angelo Stines

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0400

On the fourteenth installment of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and sophomore guard D'Angelo Stines. We recap the home sweep of Southern Miss and Marshall and preview the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. We discuss D'Angelo's game, recruitment, shooting mechanics, his teammates and so much more.

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Episode 14 - Jeff Jones and Jadin Johnson

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0400

On the fourteenth installment of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and freshman guard Jadin Johnson. We recap the road trip against James Madison and App State and preview the final home stand versus Southern Miss and Marshall. We discuss Jadin's game, shooting mechanics, his teammates and so much more.

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Episode 13 - Jeff Jones and Charles Smith IV

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0400

On the thirteenth installment of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and junior sharpshooter Charles Smith IV. We recap the road trip against Georgia State and Texas State and preview this week's road stand versus James Madison and App State. We discuss Charles' game, shooting mechanics, dangerous animals and so much more.

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Episode 12 - Jeff Jones and Dericko Williams

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0400

On the twelfth installment of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and junior big man Dericko Williams. We recap the home stand against James Madison and Georgia Southern and preview this week's road stand versus Georgia State and Texas State. We discuss Dericko's game, his journey to ODU, lucky number 5 and so much more.

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Episode 11 - Jeff Jones and Imo Essien

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0400

On the eleventh installment of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and sophomore point guard Imo Essien. We recap the road sweep against South Alabama and Coastal Carolina and preview this week's home stand versus James Madison and Georgia Southern. We discuss Imo's game, most memorable moments at ODU, Texas dining, his interesting reputation with teammates and so much more.

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Episode 10 - Jeff Jones and Cooper Jones

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0400

On the tenth installment of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and freshman guard Cooper Jones. We recap games against Georgia State and Appalachian State and preview this week's road trip versus South Alabama and Coastal Carolina. We discuss Cooper's game, most memorable moments at ODU, Jennifer Lopez, the dancing skills of a 6'10" teammate, and so much more.

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Episode 9 - Jeff Jones and Bryce Baker

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0400

On the ninth installment of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and freshman wing Bryce Baker. We recap games against Coastal Carolina and Marshall and preview this week's home stand versus Georgia State and App State. We discuss Bryce's time at Donda, his game, most memorable moments at ODU so far and so much more.

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Episode 8 - Jeff Jones and Faizon Fields

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0400

On the eighth installment of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and sophomore forward Faizon Fields. We recap games against Troy and Georgia Southern and preview Thursday's home game vs Coastal Carolina and a trip to Huntington to battle Marshall. We discuss Faizon's path to ODU, his game, most memorable moments at ODU so far, deadly hippos, and so much more.

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Episode 7 - Jeff Jones and Tyreek Scott-Grayson

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 05:00:00 -0400

On the seventh installment of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and senior guard Tyreek Scott-Grayson. We recap games against Arkansas State and Louisiana and preview the upcoming road trip at Troy and Georgia Southern. We discuss Tyreek's path to ODU, his game and so much more.

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Episode 6 - Jeff Jones and Chaunce Jenkins

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0400

On the sixth installment of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and sophomore guard Chaunce Jenkins. We recap games against William & Mary and Gardner Webb and preview upcoming games against George Mason, Arkansas State and Louisiana as well as the NET. We discuss Chaunce's path to ODU, playing in front of family and friends, his game and so much more.

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Episode 5 - Jeff Jones and P.J. Gill

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0400

On the fifth installment of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and senior guard P.J. Gill. We recap games against ECU, Charleston and Norfolk State and preview upcoming games against William and Mary and Gardner Webb. We discuss P.J.'s path to ODU, how he went from walk-on to team captain, his streetwear brand (RTBNS) and so much more.

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Episode 4 - Jeff Jones and Mekhi Long

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0400

On the fourth installment of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and junior forward Mekhi Long. We recap the Charleston Classic and preview upcoming games against ECU, College of Charleston and Norfolk State. We discuss Mekhi's path to ODU, the positive changes on the squad, his streetwear brand (Run It Up 4 Everr) and so much more.

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Episode 3 - Jeff Jones and Ben Stanley

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0400

On the third episode of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and senior forward Ben Stanley. Ben discusses his priorities on and off the court, how his time at Hampton and Xavier helps him at ODU, and so much more. With Coach, we review the team's road loss to Drexel and home victory over Virginia Wesleyan. We then preview the upcoming early season tournament, Charleston Classic, where the Monarchs start with Virginia Tech on Thursday at 2PM on ESPN2.

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Episode 2 - Jeff Jones and Jason Wade

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0400

On the second episode of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and junior guard Jason Wade. With Coach, we discuss advanced scouting, review the team's play against CNU and UMES and preview upcoming games against Drexel and Virginia Wesleyan. With Jason, we talk about his inspiring fight to get back on the court, his outlook on the season and so much more.

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Episode 1 - Jeff Jones and Jamal Robinson

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0400

The Monarchists Basketball Show debuts with interviews with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and assistant coach Jamal Robinson. We discuss how camp is going, rotations, recruiting, upcoming games and a lot more.

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