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HoriZone Roundtable

HoriZone Roundtable

By Bob McDonald and Matt Dudek

A weekly recap of the latest news and views from around the Horizon League.
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HoriZone RoundtableApr 05, 2020

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How About That?

How About That?

Oakland became the first Horizon League team since 2011 to win an NCAA Tournament game, and Bob and Matt welcome Griffin Beers on to talk about his experience in Pittsburgh during the Golden Grizzlies' tourney run. Bob and Matt also talk about Cleveland State's win in the CBI, Purdue Fort Wayne's wins in the CIT and WNIT, and movement in the transfer portal, which opened on March 18th.

Mar 24, 202451:14
To the Victors, Oakland Edition

To the Victors, Oakland Edition

Oakland has made it to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since joining the Horizon League, and Matt and Bob talk about the conference tournament, as well as the Golden Grizzlies' tourney opponent, Kentucky. They also talk about the coaching changes at IUPUI and Detroit Mercy, along with who may be in the mix for those jobs.

Mar 18, 202449:07
Horizon's Gonna Horizon, Tournament Edition

Horizon's Gonna Horizon, Tournament Edition

The Horizon League semifinals are set, and Bob and Matt talk about the match-ups. Matt also talked to Oakland coach Greg Kampe, and Bob talked to Cleveland State head coach Daniyal Robinson. There's also a discussion about what appears to be return of the heated rivalry between Milwaukee and Green Bay.

Mar 11, 202446:36
It's Tourney Time Again, Women's Edition

It's Tourney Time Again, Women's Edition

Bob, Matt and Kyle discuss the last week of the regular season and how the Horizon League women's tournament shakes out.

Mar 03, 202447:45
It's Tourney Time Again, Men's Edition

It's Tourney Time Again, Men's Edition

Bob, Matt and John discuss the final week of the season and discuss how the Horizon League men's tournament shakes out.

Mar 03, 202446:42
Some Days the Bear Gets You...Some Days You Get the Bear

Some Days the Bear Gets You...Some Days You Get the Bear

Despite getting hammered by Wright State, Oakland will go into the final week of the regular season with at least a share of the Horizon League title. Bob and Matt, to shake things up, talk about the week that was in the vein of where each team's top player is positioned in the Player of the Year race.

Feb 25, 202449:10
Grin and Bear It

Grin and Bear It

Oakland has a half-game lead in the Horizon League standings and also have the inside track to take the regular season title. Bob and Matt break down what The Grizz and second-place Green Bay need to do to take the crown, and they also talk about the rest of the week, which included Detroit Mercy's first win and Milwaukee's last-second heroics.

Feb 18, 202453:34
The Phoenix Has Risen Again

The Phoenix Has Risen Again

Bob and Matt discuss the week that was, starting with Green Bay, which continues to completely outpace any preseason expectations with its sweep of Robert Morris and Youngstown State, the latter of which happening without star Noah Reynolds. They also talk about how the rest of the week went down and preview the IUPUI-Detroit Mercy game for...reasons.

Feb 11, 202442:15
It's Not So Lonely At the Top...Or the Middle Or the Bottom

It's Not So Lonely At the Top...Or the Middle Or the Bottom

Bob and Matt start of by remembering Earl Cureton, the staple of Detroit Mercy basketball who passed away on Sunday, a day after providing color for the Titans game against Robert Morris. They also talk about Detroit Mercy's luck being bad already, having clinched the Horizon League record for consecutive losses this week. Plus, they discuss the rest of the conference, which now has two teams tied for the top spot.

Feb 05, 202448:32
The Wisconsin Trip Is Tough Again!

The Wisconsin Trip Is Tough Again!

With another week in the books, and a good chunk of Horizon League teams close together, Bob and Matt discuss how the Wisconsin trip through Milwaukee and Green Bay has become a grind once again after a multi-year lull. They also talk about the seemingly never-ending saga that is the Detroit Mercy losing streak, team depth and...the Detroit Lions?

Jan 29, 202450:04
Another Round With Jordan Bernfield

Another Round With Jordan Bernfield

Bob and Matt welcome back ESPN's play-by-play announced Jordan Bernfield (@jordanbernfield) to discuss both the upcoming ESPN broadcasts of league games and the conference teams themselves.

Jan 21, 202444:22
Colonial Chaos

Colonial Chaos

With Matt out, Bob is joined by Scott Meier (@smeier87) to have an in-depth conversation about the situation at Robert Morris and what the future holds for head coach Andy Toole (hence the title, which is not what Bob said at the beginning). They also talk about what happened elsewhere this past week in the conference.

Jan 14, 202448:01
Wright Place, Wright Time

Wright Place, Wright Time

Bob and Matt get into the week's conference action that included Wright State getting back into the swing of things with two big wins, and Oakland passing two critical tests against the Wisconsin teams. They also talk about the ongoing misery with Detroit Mercy, IUPUI's place in the world, and what to make of Northern Kentucky without Sam Vinson, among other things.

Jan 08, 202450:24
The 2024 HoriZone Roundtable Live New Year's Day Episode

The 2024 HoriZone Roundtable Live New Year's Day Episode

Bob, Kyle Rossi, John Parker and Blake Schumaker get into the New Year by discussing what went down in the games prior to 2024, including the return of BJ Freeman, Detroit Mercy's continued woes and the fight to keep up with Purdue Fort Wayne at the stop of the standings.

Jan 02, 202401:08:12
A Mantis at the Table
Dec 18, 202355:04
The Long String of Non-Conference Games

The Long String of Non-Conference Games

As 19 straight days of non-conference games is in full swing, Bob, Matt and John talk about what has happened so far and which Horizon League teams are faring better than others.

Dec 10, 202352:22
This All Seems Oddly Familiar...

This All Seems Oddly Familiar...

With the first games of the Horizon League schedule in the books, Bob and Matt break down how each team fared, as well as discuss Oakland's huge upset at Xavier to start the week.

Dec 03, 202345:53
We Were ALL Rooting for You!

We Were ALL Rooting for You!

Bob and Matt discuss the week that was, which was filled with holiday MTE games and a few near-disasters. And with the conference game coming this week, they talk about which teams they're buying and which ones they're selling.

Nov 26, 202357:29
Tempered Expectations

Tempered Expectations

Matt and John (minus Bob) discuss the crush of games during the week, including some close games with power conference teams and the start of MTE contests.

Nov 20, 202359:25
First Week Blues

First Week Blues

The first week of the season is in the books, and Bob, Matt and John talk about the highlights, including IUPUI, Purdue Fort Wayne and Cleveland State, and the lowlights, including a host of games on Friday that are better well forgotten.

Nov 13, 202356:26
Another Season Is Upon Us!

Another Season Is Upon Us!

Bob and Matt touch on the final warm-up games (including two games against Wayne State with significantly different results), and they delve into the first games of the regular season this week.

Nov 05, 202344:48
The 2023 Student Media Forum

The 2023 Student Media Forum

Bob and Matt are join by Torie Houston of The Northerner, Giovanni Moceri of WXOU and Michael Deemer of the Colonial Sports Network to discuss their respective teams and the Horizon League in general.

Oct 29, 202347:57
Staring the the Floorboards with Jordan Majewski

Staring the the Floorboards with Jordan Majewski

Bob and Matt welcome Jordan Majewski (@jorcubsdan) from Staring at the Floorboards (staringatthefloorboards.wordpress.com) to the podcast, and they discuss the release of the Horizon League's official preseason poll and what Jordan makes of the conference's team for the upcoming season.

Oct 22, 202347:29
The 2023 Post-Preview Week Recap, Part 2

The 2023 Post-Preview Week Recap, Part 2

John Parker and Kyle Rossi join Bob to wrap up Preview Week and discuss the Horizon League men's and women's teams in the second of this annual two-part wrap-up.

Oct 15, 202343:09
The 2023 Post-Preview Week Recap, Part 1

The 2023 Post-Preview Week Recap, Part 1

John Parker and Kyle Rossi join Bob to wrap up Preview Week and discuss the Horizon League men's and women's teams in the first of this annual two-part wrap-up.

Oct 15, 202346:13
Bonus - Tanner Holden Cleared!

Bonus - Tanner Holden Cleared!

Tanner Holden has been cleared to play this season for Wright State, completing his homecoming to the Raider. John Parker and Blake Schumaker join Bob to talk about the impact that will have on Wright State, as well as the rest of the Horizon League.

Oct 12, 202320:43
The 2023 Media Forum
Oct 08, 202352:26
It's Almanac Season Again!

It's Almanac Season Again!

The Almanac is back and has a new format (cbbalmanac.com), and Bob and Matt welcome back Matt Cox (@matty_cox) on the podcast to talk about the publication and what they've gleaned from their Horizon League coverage.

Sep 24, 202349:37
Horizon Boy's 2023 Visit!

Horizon Boy's 2023 Visit!

With Matt setting up the Southwest offices of the HoriZone Roundtable, Bob is flying solo to welcom Horizon Boy (https://twitter.com/HorizonBoy_HB) back to the podcast for their annual discussion about how the conference shook out last year and what the upcoming season holds.

Sep 17, 202301:01:05
The 2023 Writer's Forum - #HLMBB Edition, Part 2

The 2023 Writer's Forum - #HLMBB Edition, Part 2

Bob and Matt welcome HoriZone Roundtable men's basketball writers John Parker, Alec Kwait, Blake Schumaker and Griffin Beers to discuss the upcoming season from a league and individual team perspective.

Sep 10, 202346:11
The 2023 Writer's Forum - #HLWBB Edition

The 2023 Writer's Forum - #HLWBB Edition

Bob is joined by HoriZone Roundtable women's basketball writers Kyle Rossi and Blake Schumaker to discuss the league in general, as well as the individual teams.

Sep 01, 202351:07
The 2023 Writer's Forum - #HLMBB Edition, Part 1

The 2023 Writer's Forum - #HLMBB Edition, Part 1

Bob and Matt welcome HoriZone Roundtable men's basketball writers John Parker, Alec Kwait, Blake Schumaker and Griffin Beers to discuss the upcoming season from a league and individual team perspective.

Aug 27, 202345:41
Luke is the Boss(o) at IUPUI Now!

Luke is the Boss(o) at IUPUI Now!

Bob and Matt welcome new IUPUI athletic director Luke Bosso (@boss2356) to the podcast, and they talk about his background, the job at IUPUI and the upcoming name transition to IU-Indianapolis.

Jun 30, 202328:43
A Conversation with Daniel Young

A Conversation with Daniel Young

Alec Kwait takes over for Matt and Bob this episode, and he has a conversation with incoming Cleveland State freshmen Daniel Young.

Jun 04, 202315:25
2023 Fan Battle Royale, Part 2
May 14, 202351:60
2023 Fan Battle Royale, Part 1
May 07, 202344:34
The Juiceman Cometh

The Juiceman Cometh

Matt (and later on, Bob) welcome new Green Bay head coach Sundance Wicks (@CoachSundance) to the podcast, talking about all things Phoenix, as well as some of Coach Wicks' history, his love of Star Wars, and of course, the origins of bringing the juice.

Apr 06, 202341:56
That's the End?

That's the End?

The season has come to an end, and Bob and Matt discuss the post-season outcomes from Northern Kentucky, Youngstown State, Cleveland State and Milwaukee, along with who was not in any post-season tournament (hint: Detroit Mercy). They kick the episode off, of course, with the recent hiring of Sundance Wicks to Green Bay, then close things out with their assessment of the transfer portal and how it's worked out for players coming in and out of the Horizon League over the years.

Mar 22, 202341:12
The Kings of the North(ern Kentucky)

The Kings of the North(ern Kentucky)

The Horizon League Tournament is over, and Bob and Matt reflect on their time there, as well as briefly recap the games, in which Northern Kentucky emerged as the champion. They also talk about the Norse's first-round foe in the NCAA Tournament, Houston, as well as Youngstown State's home NIT contest against Oklahoma State and Cleveland State and Milwaukee reaching the CBI (while Detroit Mercy did not). Finally, with the transfer portal opening, they discuss the one big name that is stay: Wright State's Trey Calvin.

Mar 14, 202348:36
To Indy We Will Go!

To Indy We Will Go!

Bob and Matt not only talk about the upcoming semifinal match-ups for the Horizon League tournament, they also chat with Cleveland State head coach Daniyal Robinson (at the 17:20 mark) and Milwaukee head coach Bart Lundy (at the 24:54 mark). They also talk about the roads that Youngstown State and Northern Kentucky took to get to Indianapolis, as well as Antoine Davis, who may yet still get the all-time NCAA scoring record if the CBI invites Detroit Mercy to Daytona.

Mar 05, 202345:18
Bonus - HoriZone Roundtable All-League Picks Recap

Bonus - HoriZone Roundtable All-League Picks Recap

In this bonus episode, Bob and John break down the HoriZone Roundtable's picks for Player of the Year, Coach of the Year, Freshman of the Year, 6th Man of the Year and Defensive Player of the year, as well as the pick for all three All-Horizon League teams. 

Feb 27, 202347:39
We Had That Going Differently In Our Heads

We Had That Going Differently In Our Heads

With the regular season over for the Horizon League, Bob and Matt talk about the champions, Youngstown State, along with all of the preseason predictions that the HoriZone Roundtable, along with everyone else, made that were completed wrong. They also talk about how the seedings shook out, as well as a small glimpse into the conference tournament itself.

Feb 26, 202345:24
March of the Penguins...to the Championship

March of the Penguins...to the Championship

Youngstown State is on the cusp of its first regular season conference crown ever, and Bob and Matt talk about the Penguins' dominances over both Milwaukee, who struggled the entire week, and Green Bay. They also talk about Cleveland State's sweep of Wright State and Northern Kentucky, Detroit Mercy making more noise to close out the season, and the general lack of consistency within a lot of the league's teams this season.

Feb 20, 202344:44
Throw the Records Out!

Throw the Records Out!

This past week's Horizon League action featured rivals that played each other hard regardless of record, and Bob and John, filling in for Matt, broke down all of them. They also got into what the various scenarios for the top four teams would be going into the last two weeks of the season, which the Thursday match-up between Youngstown State and Milwaukee being the most critical contest.

Feb 12, 202348:39
IUPUI Is For the Children

IUPUI Is For the Children

IUPUI has finally won a Horizon League game, and Bob and Matt discuss The Jaguars' progress leading up to the win, as well as the ongoing slide for the team they beat. Green Bay. They also discuss, among other topics, Youngstown State's dominance to stay atop the standings, Cleveland State's no-good, very bad week, and Purdue Fort Wayne, which followed up a win against Oakland with...getting blown out by Detroit Mercy. 

Feb 05, 202350:06
We're Doing the Four-Way Tie at the Top Again

We're Doing the Four-Way Tie at the Top Again

Once again, four teams are tied atop the Horizon League standings, and Bob and Matt talk about how we got here. They also talk about what seemed to be a constant conversation about officiating in the conference, as well as the apprehension of considering Antoine Davis for Player of the Year when Detroit Mercy currently sits in ninth.

Jan 30, 202351:20
Bonus: Ryan's Hope...Is Gone

Bonus: Ryan's Hope...Is Gone

Will Ryan is gone, and Bob and John get into the ins and out of what's next for Green Bay. Fair warning: Bob curses a lot in this episode.

Jan 26, 202340:50
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do

Northern Kentucky and Milwaukee each held serve this past week to remain in a first-place tie in the Horizon League, and Bob and Matt talk about those games, especially the game-winner by the Norse's Marques Warrick on his birthday. They also talk about the rest of the league, including Wright State's struggles, Antoine Davis becoming the second-leading scorer all-time, and Green Bay virtually disappearing in the second half of nearly every single game.

Jan 22, 202347:17
The Antoine Davis Conundrum

The Antoine Davis Conundrum

Antoine Davis is now the all-time leading three-point shooter in NCAA history, yet Detroit Mercy sits near the bottom of the Horizon League standings. Bob and Matt discuss that weird dynamic that seems to have plagued the Titans throughout Davis' time there. They also talk about the three-way tie at the top of the standings, which includes Youngstown State making a statement against the Michigan teams this past week, as well as how the rest of the conference shook out.

Jan 15, 202346:38
Bart Lundy Magic

Bart Lundy Magic

John fills in for Matt, and he and Bob discuss the week's action, including Milwaukee's surge to a share of the top of the Horizon League standings, thanks to a sweep of Cleveland State and Purdue Fort Wayne. They also talk about Northern Kentucky, who also share a top standings spot, although under much shakier circumstances, and three teams within a game of the Panthers and Norse, namely the Vikings, Youngstown State and a resurgent Oakland.

Jan 09, 202348:40