Not Even D2

Not Even D2

by KJ Allison
Non-ProfitBasketball
Season 1

Caleb Kimbrough - Hampden-Sydney MBB Head Coach talks S.O.E Culture, National Championship Run + More

Caleb Kimbrough, head coach of Hampden-Sydney men's basketball team, is on this week's episode of "Not Even D2". Coach Kimbrough led HSC to its best season in program history; his team finished the season 31-3 including a trip to the National Championship game. Kimbrough has created an unbreakable foundation at Hampden-Sydney, with the expectation to be the Standard of Excellence for Division 3 basketball. Hear about this culture that allows HSC to be successful, their 2023-24 run to the National Championship, and how this season affects Hampden-Sydney moving forward. This episode is available wherever you get your podcast(s). Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @ Not Even D2 for more Division 3 content. Enjoy the episode!
S1 · E25
May 23, 2024
1:04:52

Mike Rejniak - Head Coach of We Are D3 talks TBT, the Landscape and Future of D3 Basketball, + More

Head Coach and General Manager of TBT's We Are D3 team, Mike Rejniak is on this week's episode of "Not Even D2". Coach Rejniak has played and coached basketball in Division 3 for 20+ years, so he has a unique perspective seeing the division transform over the years. Coach Rej talks about his journey coaching D3 basketball, the main factors impacting the landscape of D3 basketball, and this years 2024 We Are D3 team. This episode is available wherever you get your podcast(s). Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @ Not Even D2. Enjoy the episode!
S1 · E24
May 16, 2024
1:32:25

Justice Brantley - Utica MBB Star talks Utica Basketball, Winning 2 Empire 8 Championships, and his Future

"Not Even D2" talks with Justice Brantley on this week's episode. Brantley ended his collegiate career winning two Empire 8 Championships, and being the 2023-24 Empire 8 Tournament MVP. After being awarded NABC Region III 1st-Team, Justice is planning on playing professionally, overseas. Hear about his journey battling injuries, the battle between Utica and Nazareth that motivated Utica's 2024 Empire 8 Championship, and the goals he has for himself moving forward. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure to subscribe to the podcasts YouTube Channel, "Not Even D2", for more Division 3 sports content. Enjoy the episode!
S1 · E23
May 9, 2024
44:37

Joe Reilly - Wesleyan MBB Head Coach talks Coaching two NESCAC Programs + the Evolution of Division 3

Current head coach of Wesleyan's men's basketball team, Joe Reilly, joins this weeks episode of "Not Even D2". Coach Reilly just finished his 16th season coaching the Wesleyan Cardinals; prior to Wesleyan, Joe spent 11 seasons coaching at rival NESCAC school, Bates College. Reilly has seen the NESCAC, and Division 3 basketball evolve from his time playing at Trinity (CT) College in the late 1980's. Hear from the legendary coach about his family history coaching basketball in Connecticut, all about his career coaching two different NESCAC teams for over a decade, and the current state of Wesleyan men's basketball. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @ Not Even D2. Enjoy the episode!
S1 · E22
May 2, 2024
1:30:09

Steve Axtell - Cortland's MSOC Head Coach talks about Building and Maintaining a Winning Environment

After being awarded as the Region 3 Coaching Staff of the Year, SUNY Cortland men's soccer coach, Steve Axtell joins this weeks episode of "Not Even D2". Axtell has led the Red Dragons to six Sweet 16 appearances and three SUNYAC championships since 2014. Axtell has developed a unique culture within the soccer program and that's changed the narrative surrounding Cortland soccer. Axtell talks with "Not Even D2" about the leadership hierarchy he created, the intense rivalry with SUNYAC powerhouse Oneonta, and how working in the Cortland athletic department has driven so much of his success. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @ Not Even D2. Enjoy the episode!
S1 · E21
Apr 25, 2024
1:09:59

Joe Palmer - "Headband Joe" talks his Augsburg and Colorado St. career + his Future

"Not Even D2" is joined by former D3 2nd Team All-American, Joe Palmer. After a great junior season at Augsburg, Joe transferred to Colorado St. Joe has become a popular name in Division 1 due to a combination of his play and his headband. Hear about his journey from playing in the MIAC (D3) to the Mountain West (D1), how he got the nickname "Headband Joe", and what the next steps are for Joe and his basketball career. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @ Not Even D2. Enjoy the episode!
S1 · E20
Apr 18, 2024
59:00

Alex Sobel - Former Middlebury and Sacred Heart MBB Player talks D3 to D1 Journey + More

Alex Sobel, the 2022-23 Division 3 POTY joins this weeks episode of "Not Even D2". After his final year at Middlebury College he transferred to Sacred Heart University (D1); in his first year at Sacred Heart he earned 2nd team All-NEC. Hear more about Alex's transition from D3 to D1, what it was like winning POTY, and what Alex has in store for his basketball career going forward. (00:00-15:20): Intro discussing D3 players that are now coaching powerhouse Division 1 schools and Alfred and Utica's off-season so far. (15:32): Conversation with Alex Sobel begins This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @ Not Even D2. Enjoy the episode!
S1 · E19
Apr 11, 2024
42:17

Alex Stoddard - A$tod

On this weeks episode, "Not Even D2" talks with Williams men's basketball player, Alex Stoddard. Alex is a platinum and billboard #1 music producer while playing at a high level for Williams. Hear all about Alex's basketball career, his journey to becoming a top producer, and the experience of working with top artists like Rod Wave. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Make sure to subscribe to the YouTube channel @ Not Even D2. Enjoy the episode!
S1 · E18
Apr 4, 2024
46:59

David Arseneault Jr. - The System

Head coach of the Grinnell men's basketball team, David Arseneault Jr. joins this weeks episode of "Not Even D2". Coach Arseneault was one of the best point guards in the country during his playing career and now coaches one of the most unique systems in college basketball. The system he runs is known as the Grinnell System; players have exploded for historic games under his system- including Jack Taylor's 138 point NCAA single game record. Hear about how the system was developed, Jack Taylor's performance(s), a crazy story about Grinnell's 0 2pt field goals attempted game, and much more. This episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @ Not Even D2. Enjoy the episode!
S1 · E17
Mar 28, 2024
56:32

Daniel Cook

"Not Even D2" is joined by the first player in Empire 8 history to win POTY four consecutive years, Daniel Cook. Cook has had a great college career at St. John Fisher- averaging almost 20 points and 10 rebounds in his career. Hear about his transition from Hobart to Fisher, the Battle of the Beaks rivalry, and which Player of the Year award means the most to him. This episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe to the podcasts YouTube channel @ "Not Even D2". Enjoy the episode!
S1 · E16
Mar 21, 2024
29:49
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