James Neveau and Kenneth Davis are feeling draft-happy in this edition of Big Ten Country. The guys break down the WNBA Draft, with Caitlin Clark and Celeste Taylor set to make big things happen for the Indiana Fever (12:56) and Kate Martin allowing the rich to get richer as she heads to Las Vegas (11:00). Later, Ken and James hold their own unique NFL Draft, picking players that they think will have the best careers at the next level. Marvin Harrison Jr., Cooper DeJean and JJ McCarthy take center stage as the guys debate the futures of the conference's biggest stars from 2023 (25:28). See Pri ..read more

James Neveau and Kenneth Davis take a look around the Big Ten as spring football hits its crescendo. The guys start with Ohio State's ongoing quarterback competition, with Will Howard and Devin Brown both getting shots to land the starting role for the Buckeyes. Attention then turns to Penn State, where Drew Allar has new weapons at his disposal and where the Nittany Lions are looking to replace key contributors on defense. Finally, the guys check in on Michigan star Frank Nazar's contract with the Blackhawks and revisit Claire's Corner for an NCAA Gymnastics title week preview See Privacy Pol ..read more

It was another day and another tough loss in Big Ten Country as Zach Edey and Purdue fall to UConn in the national championship game. Ken Davis and James Neveau break down what went wrong for Purdue in the game, but also have plenty of praise for how well the Huskies executed their gameplan en route to a second straight title. Later, the guys discuss Purdue's strategy, and whether they should have incorporated Braden Smith's talent on the perimeter to greater effect early in the game. Finally, Ken and James weigh Zach Edey's legacy with the Boilermakers, and talk about what set him apart and w ..read more

In today's Big Ten Country, James Neveau and Kenneth Davis break down Final Four matchups for Purdue and Iowa. Zach Edey has been a dominant force for the Boilermakers, but will he meet his match in DJ Burns Jr. (1:00)? Also, can Braden Smith and Fletcher Loyer make enough shots from beyond the arc to tame the Wolfpack (7:15)? Later, the guys move to Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes, who are looking to finish an incredible era with a bang (24:00). Standing in their way are Paige Beuckers and UConn, who are fresh off beating freshman star JuJu Watkins. Ken and James give their keys to victor ..read more

The Final Fours will feature two teams from Big Ten Country, with Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes seizing revenge over LSU and Zach Edey and Purdue knocking off Tennessee. James Neveau and Kenneth Davis start the show by breaking down Clark's historic performance, putting into context what she's been able to accomplish in her incredible career and in this NCAA tournament (1:00). They also have plenty of praise for Kate Martin and Sydney Affolter, and they discuss what Iowa needs to do to finish their story (11:56). Later, the guys shift the acclaim over to Edey and the Boilermakers, who ar ..read more

James Neveau and Kenneth Davis take a deep dive into the four remaining Big Ten teams in the men's and women's NCAA tournaments. They start out by breaking down Iowa's scare against West Virginia, discussing which players need to step up against Colorado if the Hawkeyes want to reach the Final Four again (0:40). Indiana also gets its share of the spotlight after a dramatic win over Oklahoma, but can Sydney Parrish and company stun undefeated South Carolina in the Sweet 16 (14:48)? The guys then turn to the men's tournament, with Zach Edey and Purdue aiming to take down Gonzaga (26:47). The big ..read more

In a jampacked Big Ten Country, Kenneth Davis and James Neveau break down opening weekend in the NCAA basketball tournaments. The guys give Zach Edey and Purdue their flowers after a pair of emphatic victories (4:30), then turn their attention toward Illinois, who have romped through two games thanks to Terrence Shannon and now face their toughest test of the season against Iowa State (13:17). Later, the duo discusses the women's tournament, mourning the defeat of Ohio State and pondering what's ahead for the Buckeyes (25:24). Finally, the guys break down Caitlin Clark's now-viral moment again ..read more

It's Selection Sunday, and James Neveau and Kenneth Davis are reacting to the men's and women's NCAA tournament fields. They start out with Big Ten tournament-winning Illinois, and ask whether Terrence Shannon and company should be worried about Morehead State. The guys then dissect a tough Wisconsin matchup against James Madison, and discuss whether they think Zach Edey and Purdue have the easiest path to the Final Four of any No. 1-seeded team. They then turn to the women's bracket, where Nebraska will take on Texas A&M just days after their AD bolted to join the Aggies. The guys also as ..read more

Ohio State guard Celeste Taylor joins Kenneth Davis on the Big Ten Country podcast to discuss the season ahead of the NCAA Women's Tournament. Celeste and Kenneth discuss splitting the season series with Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes (1:28). She also dives into their big loss in the Big Ten Tournament and how the Buckeyes will bounce back (6:20). Celeste also shares her thoughts on NIL and the transfer portal (8:40). Finally, she discusses being a Latin player in college hoops and how the game can grow in the Latin community (19:19). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca ..read more

In today's Big Ten Country, Kenneth Davis and James Neveau react to the conference's All-Big Ten teams, announced Tuesday (0:45). Did media and coaches get the teams right, or were players like Tyson Walker and Keisei Tominaga snubbed (9:55)? The guys also break down Coleman Hawkins' low finish on the list, and name players were deserving of more love (15:00). The Big Ten men's tournament takes center stage this weekend, but outside of Purdue, which schools do Kenneth and James think could raise the trophy (22:30)? Finally, expanded College Football Playoff talk is all the rage, but is a 14-te ..read more