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Three Power 5 conferences concluded their championships this past weekend. We recap the finals, the off-court storylines and controversies, and update on NCAA seeding and bubble watch implications!

2:40 - ACC Recap
12:57 - Big 12 Reap
24:45 - SEC Recap

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Will the Virginia men win their fourth straight ACC conference tournament title and will the UNC women win their first since 2021?

We overview the ACC conference tournament in Cary, NC, discuss the most intriguing storylines from the season, what to watch for during the tournament, and breakdown top 8/16 seeding and NCAA bubble watch implications!

1:39 - Women's Preview
30:51 - Men's Preview

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The SEC women's tournament runs Wednesday through Sunday in Athens, Georgia! We break down the regular season storylines, what to watch for in the tournament, top 8/16 NCAA seeding and bubble watch, and make predictions. 

Will we get a rematch of Georgia vs. Texas A&M in the final?

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Former 2X All-American Carson Branstine is returning to the Texas A&M roster for the remainder of the 2024 season. We break down Branstine’s history, impact this could have on 2024, and if this poses poses an existential threat to college tennis. 

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It's the final match of the SEC regular season and it will determine the outcome of the conference regular season title. #6 Tennessee heads to Lexington to take on #5 Kentucky. How have these teams progressed this season, how do they matchup, and who will will the SEC title?

1:50 - Saying goodbye to a large, historic senior class
8:13 - Honorable mention matches
14:28 - #6 Tennessee at #5 Kentucky Preview

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Head Coach Harry Jadun isn't looking to build a "standard, vanilla program" -- he's looking to build "the best of the best." 

Jadun joins the show to talk about how he's elevated the Spartans to a top 16 national ranking in his second year -- including how Ozan Baris has impacted the program, the importance of NIL,  and what's resonating on the recruiting trail. Plus, he defines his team culture and what it will take to stay atop the college tennis rankings. 

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Auburn sophomore Angella Okutoyi became Kenya's first African Games tennis gold medalist in 46 years. Now, she has 10 weeks to reach to the WTA top 400 to claim her Olympics berth.

In this episode, Okutoyi talks about her path to the gold medal (including a 4.5 hour match against a WTA top 70 player!), what this win means for Kenya, and provides insight into her tennis background and the support that helped her make it onto the world's biggest stages.

Follow Angella on Instagram @angella_okutoyi and Twitter @Okutoyiangella2 to support her journey!

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Michigan State, the young upstart in the Big Ten, looks to take down a perennial power. We assess their 2024 seasons, the history between the two schools, and make predictions!

2:05 - TCU at Texas Recap
7:18 - Matches of the week: Honorable Mention
13:50 - #18 Michigan State at #19 Illinois Preview

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On Monday, UNC sophomore Reese Brantmeier filed a federal lawsuit against the NCAA challenging the NCAA bylaws preventing student-athletes from earning prize money in pro competitions. We discuss the revelatory facts of the case (who knew sharing a hotel room with your mom was so controversial!), what this could mean for college tennis, and where the lawsuit goes from here.

Then, we preview a highly-requested matchup: #2 TCU at #8 Texas in Austin. Do the Longhorns get their revenge from a few weeks ago?

2:15 - Brantmeier's lawsuit
32:25 - #2 TCU at #8 Texas preview

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#9 Georgia knocks off #14 Texas A&M 4-3 in a thrilling, late-night match in Athens. Dasha Vidmanova (Georgia) battled through cramps and overcame a 1-5 third set deficit to clinch the win over #1 Mary Stoiana (Texas A&M). It was 4.5+ hour match…and it might just be the best match I’ve ever seen!

Listen as we recap the special atmosphere, the matches, and give takeaways for both teams.

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The #9 Texas men went on the road to face #38 Georgia under the lights in Athens. The result?  A dramatic, roller coaster ride! We recap the atmosphere, the craziness of the singles matches, and provide takeaways for each team.

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University of Georgia junior Dasha Vidmanova reached a career-high of #4 in the nation last season. Now, she's using that experience to step into a leadership role on the team playing #1 singles. Dasha discusses what makes Czech tennis so good, how she's becoming more aggressive on court, and what to expect against Texas A&M on Friday!

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University of Georgia junior Thomas Paulsell has jumped from outside of last year's singles lineup to the #1 position. Thomas discusses the serendipitous tennis connection that attracted him to UGA at a young age, how he's balanced the pressure and privilege of ascending to the #1 spot, and what fans can expect in Thursday's match versus #9 Texas.

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Coach Drake Bernstein is in his first year as head coach for the University of Georgia women's tennis team. Coach Bernstein discusses his team's 2024 performance, aspirations to keep Georgia as the mecca of college tennis, and what his team needs to do in their upcoming match against SEC rival Texas A&M.

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#8 Pepperdine makes a road trip through the midwest taking on #9 Ohio State and #2 Michigan. Can the Waves ride the strength of its top 3 to victory or will Michigan's depth prevail? 

We talk about the importance of this match, break down the keys to victory for each team, and make predictions!

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This week, the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Austin to take on the Longhorns. Is this a must-win match for Texas and would Ohio State actually be better off dropping this road test? We break down the matchup, preview lineups, and make predictions. 

1:30 - Virginia vs. Wake Forest Recap
7:35 - Steve Johnson (USC) retires from the pro tour
11:19 - Biggest movers in the singles rankings and more ITA secret errors
23:30 - #1 Ohio State at #12 Texas Preview

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Current UGA Associate Head Coach, Jamie Hunt, joins to talk about succeeding the legendary Manny Diaz as Georgia's head coach. Hunt reflects on the legacy Diaz leaves behind, his aspirations for Georgia's "Hunt Era," and the growth he's seen this season from his young squad.

Plus, what 2x grand slam finalist was almost a Bulldog?

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We discuss some of the biggest news in men’s tennis, including Manny Diaz’s retirement announcement and last week’s ITA rankings mishap! Plus, Ethan gives his three biggest takeaways from men’s Indoors.

Then, we preview #3 Wake Forest at #8 Virginia — an opening weekend conference match that could determine the ACC championship #1 seed.

2:48 - Manny Diaz Retires; Jamie Hunt is his successor
9:04 - Ethan’s ITA indoors takeaways
19:00 - ITA flubs their rankings and proposed changes
31:50 - #3 Wake Forest at #8 Virginia preview

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Recapping Ohio State's 4-3 win over TCU to earn the Buckeyes' third ITA national championship! Then, we give a takeaway from each of the 16 participating teams.

0:48 - Big picture takeaways
5:21 - OSU def. TCU 4-3 recap
17:30 - One takeaway per team

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Recapping Oklahoma State's 4-3 win over Michigan to earn the Cowgirls' first ITA national championship! Then, we talk through some standout players from Seattle and give a takeaway from each of the 16 participating teams.

1:22 - Championship recap
13:11 - Standout players
18:38 - One takeaway per team

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The men’s ITA Indoor National Championship takes place in New York City this week! We give our thoughts on the seeds, draw parity, and breakdown each first round matchup. Plus, we give our predictions for reach round, including who we think will take home the title.

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Six of the top ten men's teams lost last weekend! What to make of the chaos in men's tennis? We break down the results and preview South Carolina at #1 Ohio State. 

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It's the first full edition of matches of the week! But first, we give our biggest kickoff weekend takeaways and discuss Auburn’s firing of women’s head coach Caroline Lilley. 

Then, we preview two top-6 battles with #6 Tennessee at #5 TCU (men) and #6 Pepperdine at #3 Oklahoma State (women).  We walk through what makes these compelling matches, storylines to watch, match calculus, and predictions!

0:37 - Kickoff takeaways
7:13 - Auburn fires Head Coach Caroline Lilley
12:48 - #6 Tennessee at #5 TCU (men)
32:00 - #6 Pepperdine at #3 Oklahoma State (women)

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The road to the ITA Indoor Championships begins with kickoff weekend! On this episode, we breakdown each region and give our:

• Lineup takeaways
• Most interesting regions
• Hosts on upset alert
• Predictions

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#1 Virginia held off #3 Texas in Austin 4-3. This is Virginia's ninth-straight win over the Longhorns. We discuss our in-person(!) experience at the match and provide Texas and Virginia takeaways for how this result impacts the rest of the season. 

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#1 Virginia travels to #3 Texas in an early season rematch of the 2023 NCAA semifinal. Will Texas get revenge on its home courts or will Virginia keep it's win streak alive against the Longhorns? We breakdown the important storylines, projected lineups, and make predictions.

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It's our final preseason episode and we're going on the record with our predictions and answering your questions! We predict NCAA champions, discuss the impact of realignment, draw up the best mixed doubles pairings, and so much more!

Predictions
2:00 - Women’s Team Winner
6:10 - Women’s Singles Winner
9:40 - Men’s Singles Winner

Mailbag Questions

14:00 - Toughest schedules

18:00 - All-American Draw Size

20:00 - Mid-Majors who can make an impact

27:50 - Conference all-star team on TV

31:40 - Must-see dual matches this season

34:40 - Can Michigan State beat Michigan?

37:40 - Who is impacted most by realignment?

48:10 - Hopes for NCAA individuals in Waco

51:45 - Should we add mixed doubles? If so, who would be the best team?

57:10 - Any news on Arthur Fery?

57:40 - Record number of NCAA doubles finalist appearances?

58:15 - Review Cal tennis

1:01:10 - Kris Kwinta vs. Dustin Taylor

1:04:18 - How will Georgia Tech do this season?

1:08:15 - Who should Michigan women targeted in the transfer portal?

1:10:50 - How will Oklahoma men finish?

1:13:35 - Who has less of a chance to win the Big Ten: Ohio State men or Michigan women?

1:15:18 - Can Texas go undefeated at #4 like Ohio State did last year?

1:16:22 - What singles position across Texas, Ohio State, Virginia will have the best record?

1:17:45 - Do Texas, Virginia, Ohio State go undefeated when winning the doubles point?

1:19:30 - Who has the most lineup volatility of Texas, Virginia, Ohio state? 

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In our penultimate episode of season preview content, we discuss the two men’s favorites (in our opinion!) for the 2024 title: Texas and Virginia. Will Virginia win its third straight NCAA title or will Texas stop the streak?
 
Please send in your questions and comments for our upcoming mailbag episode where we'll make 2024 predictions! 

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In our second episode of men's season preview content, we discuss the three title contenders -- teams we think are in the hunt to win it all, but not yet ready to be named a favorite. On the next episode we'll discuss the title favorites! 

Please send in your questions and comments for our upcoming mailbag episode where we'll make 2024 predictions! 

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We're previewing the 2024 men's season with three tiers of teams. First up: teams to watch...for better or worse. Who will be "America's team" and who might struggle? Ethan Moszkowski joins the show to kick off our preseason content!

We'll host a mailbag and predictions episode at the end of the series so send in your questions on Twitter or Instagram. You can find Ethan @EthanMosz. 

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After 10 years as the primary broadcaster for the USTA Pro Circuit Challengers, Mike Cation shares what it takes to successfully transition from college to the pro tour. Plus, Mike shares his thoughts on how to increase the popularity of college tennis and whether there was meaningful progress in 2023 to ensure more players can make a living playing pro tennis.

In addition to his broadcasting role, Mike also co-hosts the Behind the Racket Podcast. You can follow Mike on Twitter @MikeCTennis and his Podcast @BehindTRacquet.

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Cannon Kingsley is ready to enjoy his final year at Ohio State, but the 3x All-American has one goal in mind: winning a national championship. Cannon discusses his US Open experience, how his level stacks up at ATP Challengers, and what to expect in 2024 from the Buckeyes. 

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Manny Diaz is entering his 36th season as the head coach for Georgia men's tennis. In that time, he's guided the bulldogs to 29 SEC championships and 4 NCAA team titles. 

Coach Diaz addresses how the team is adapting to higher-than-expected roster change, why Georgia is the best host for the NCAA team tournament, and why college tennis is more competitive than ever! 

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Rich Bonfiglio is a first-time head coach at Penn. He joined the program in January and led the Quakers to one of its best year-end rankings (#53) in years. He shares his vision for the program, his recruiting principles, and we discuss why more top juniors are choosing the Ivy League. 

Plus, Coach Bonfiglio addresses the importance of getting college tennis on TV. 

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Garrett Johns decided to use his fifth year of eligibility at Duke — but take the fall semester off. In that time off, he competed in 17 pro tournaments, across three different continents, and captured seven titles. Garrett discusses his experience of playing a full pro schedule and what to expect from Duke in 2024! 

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We breakdown the final singles rankings of the fall! Who're the biggest movers? Who's making history and who might already be eliminated from the NCAA singles tournament?

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Texas senior Micah Braswell is playing the best tennis of his career. Two weeks ago, he became the second Longhorn to win the ITA National Fall Championships singles title. Micah discusses what's helped him play so well these past 6 months, what lessons he's learned in his three years in Austin, and why Texas should be the preseason #1 team.

Plus, what's it like to be Boris Becker's body double?!

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UNC sophomore Reese Brantmeier won the singles and doubles titles at the ITA National Fall Championships in San Diego. She discusses her run to the titles, what's changed for UNC now that the Tar Heels are defending NCAA champions, and her timeline for a pro career. 

Plus, what's the motivation behind the high-socks and what artistic piece is Reese most proud of (hint: there's a San Diego connection!)?

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The final national event of the 2023 fall season is here! The ITA National Fall Championships runs Wednesday through Sunday in San Diego. We discuss the favorites, unseeded dark horses, circle first round popcorn matches, and make predictions for both the men's and women's singles draws. 

2:50 - Breaking News: Former junior #1 Gilles-Arnaud Bailly signs with Texas
8:00 - It's the final iteration of Fall Nats and it's missing a lot of top players
16:20 - Men's draw preview
36:25 - Women's draw preview

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Stanford sophomore Nishesh Basavareddy is only the fifth player born in 2005 to make an ATP Challenger final. The 18-year-old discusses his relationship with former doubles #1 Rajeev Ram, his assessment of how his game stacks up against top 200 players,  what to expect from the Stanford Cardinal in 2024, and so much more!

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Alex Gruskin of Cracked Racquets joins the show to discuss the title runs of Eliot Spizzirri (Texas) and Robert Cash/JJ Tracy (Ohio State) at this year's first national event. Plus, we discuss the players who caught our attention, whether or not this is a weak freshmen class, and give our general takeaways as we prepare for the 2024 team season!

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The first national event of the 2023-2024 season is here! We preview the event with:

• An overview of All-American history and its place in the college tennis calendar
• The top players/teams to watch
• Our dark horses and predictions

Let us know who you think will take home the title on Twitter or Instagram!

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In 2023, Amelia Rajecki helped NC State win its first ACC championship, earned the program record for most single-season wins, and made the NCAA singles semifinals, defeating #1 Fiona Crawley (UNC) en route. She discusses her upbringing in Nottingham, how a coach's honesty attracted her to NC State, and what her goals are for her final season.

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"Tough decision is an understatement."
After a 3x All-American career at Duke, Chloe Beck has decided to forgo her fifth year of eligibility and turn pro. The former #2 player in the country reflects on growing up in a tennis family, why college tennis and Duke are "everything to her," and what's next as she embarks on her pro journey. 

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The ITA has released its 2023-2024 pre-season rankings. We provide takeaways from the pre-season rankings and deep-dive on the top newcomers so you're familiar with the new faces during the fall season.

Timestamps:
0:00 - What are the pre-season rankings and do they matter?
5:42 - Rankings takeaways: notable absences and open questions
15:30 - Women's Newcomers
29:52 - Men's Newcomers

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Quinn Vandecasteele is one to watch this season. After playing #2 for Oregon in 2023, the rising senior finished the  college season unranked by the ITA. Three months later, Vandecasteele has claimed his first pro title, qualified into an ATP Challenger, and competed in the US Open Qualifying. 

Vandecasteele discusses how he got into tennis, why he chose Oregon, and what he's looking to accomplish in his senior season after his breakout summer.

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Mary Stoiana finished her sophomore season at Texas A&M as the SEC Player of the Year and the #2 ranked singles player in the country. Mary joins the show to discuss her breakout summer on the pro tour, which ended in a qualifying wild card to the US Open, and her plans for the future. 

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$75K to play a year of college tennis? What's considered "pay to play?" Former Florida Associate Head Coach Tanner Stump -- now the founder of collegetenniscrashcourse.com -- joins the show to demystify the NIL rumors in college tennis. He addresses what types of players are making money, how much those players should expect, and how schools and coaches are adapting. 

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We're recapping the biggest takeaways from the NCAA Division 1 Men's and Women's Tennis annual meeting. We discuss:

• The decision to award Baylor the fall NCAAs
• The pathway to qualify
• The committee's feelings on the 2023 tournament
• Bracket integrity and NIT 

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The Golden Gate Open, hosted at Stanford 8/12 - 8/19, will bring combined ATP and WTA tennis to Northern California for the first time. Tournament Principal Pablo Pires de Almeida takes us behind the scenes of what it takes to host a historic event. We discuss:

• History of pro tennis in the Bay Area
• How much it costs and how you fundraise
• The state of gender pay equality in tennis and the Golden Gate Open's commitment to equal prize money
• The entry list which includes former Top 10 players Kei Nishikori and Coco Vandeweghe

You can learn more and get tickets at goldengateopen.com.

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