On this loaded episode of Zone Star State, Ishmael and Brune discuss TCU's WBB Big 12 Championship, Texas MBB's tournament hopes, A&M MBBs four game losing streak, Houston's Big 12 title, and more!
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CBS Sports' Isaac Trotter on having Houston No. 1 | Sean Miller home run hire?
Brune and Ishmael are joined by Isaac Trotter of CBS Sports to discuss the landscape of Texas college basketball in Texas, from SMU, Baylor, Houston, Texas and more. SPONSORED BY BALLOGY: Ballogy gives real data on player development, saves you time, and ensures your players are training the right way. With verified skill assessments, AI-driven training, and direct recruiting connections, it levels the playing field for every athlete, no matter where they’re from. If you’re serious about player development and accountability, why not try Ballogy. Join thousands of teams, coaches, and organizations already using Ballogy to elevate their game. Download the Ballogy app for Free today.
State of the State: After Elite Eight run, TCU WBB has reloaded for another big year!
Brune and Ishmael are joined by Melissa Triebwasser to talk about TCU WBB's reloaded roster, Mark Campbell's incredible turnaround, and more! SPONSORED BY BALLOGY: Ballogy gives real data on player development, saves you time, and ensures your players are training the right way. With verified skill assessments, AI-driven training, and direct recruiting connections, it levels the playing field for every athlete, no matter where they’re from. If you’re serious about player development and accountability, why not try Ballogy. Join thousands of teams, coaches, and organizations already using Ballogy to elevate their game. Download the Ballogy app for Free today.
Milos Uzan returns to Houston! Pop Isaacs heads to Texas A&M?!
Brune and Ishmael discuss the major new of Milos Uzan withdrawing from the NBA Draft and returning to Houston! Plus the fallout of Pop Isaacs moving on to Texas A&M.
State of the State: What does year two look like for Andy Enfield at SMU?
Billy Embody from On3 joins the show to discuss SMU's offseason, the big-time additions, the expectations for Andy Enfield in year two, and more! SPONSORED BY BALLOGY: Ballogy gives real data on player development, saves you time, and ensures your players are training the right way. With verified skill assessments, AI-driven training, and direct recruiting connections, it levels the playing field for every athlete, no matter where they’re from. If you’re serious about player development and accountability, why not try Ballogy. Join thousands of teams, coaches, and organizations already using Ballogy to elevate their game. Download the Ballogy app for Free today.
State of the State: What to make of Baylor's revamped roster in 2025
Ishmael and Brune are joined by Matt Wilson from Between Two Bears Podcast to talk about Baylor MBB, the past season, the roster overhaul, and an in-depth look at each addition! Ballogy gives real data on player development, saves you time, and ensures your players are training the right way. With verified skill assessments, AI-driven training, and direct recruiting connections, it levels the playing field for every athlete, no matter where they’re from. If you’re serious about player development and accountability, why not try Ballogy. Join thousands of teams, coaches, and organizations already using Ballogy to elevate their game. Download the Ballogy app for Free today.
Transfer portal winners and losers! | Should we worry about Houston's offseason?
Brune and Ish discuss the major moves in the portal and how they impact all of the top teams in Texas, both mens and womens. Ballogy gives real data on player development, saves you time, and ensures your players are training the right way. With verified skill assessments, AI-driven training, and direct recruiting connections, it levels the playing field for every athlete, no matter where they’re from. If you’re serious about player development and accountability, why not try Ballogy. Join thousands of teams, coaches, and organizations already using Ballogy to elevate their game. Download the Ballogy app for Free today.
Transfer Portal Update! | SMU and Texas Tech make huge splashes, Baylor's reset
Brune and Ishmael dive into the new additions and roster changes throughout Texas, then they dive into Houston's potential changes and the WNBA Draft!
Transfer Portal chaos!! | All of the moves to know and top players in the portal so far
Ishmael and Brune discuss all of the portal movement so far, with top names, Texas teams getting busy, and more!
Texas CBB coaching changes! | Who upgraded? Who got worse?
Brune and Ishmael discuss all of the coaching changes in the state of Texas, from Texas A&M men to SMU womens and everyone else.
Houston loses to Florida in the National Title Game | Instant reactions & analysis
Ishmael and Brune recap an incredible national title game, Houston's loss, and what's next for the Cougars next season.