Episode 8

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14th Nov 2025

ETSU Basketball Preview: How Can Brooks Savage Rebuild After Losing The SoCon POY?

The ETSU Buccaneers are facing a massive void after losing SoCon Player of the Year, Quimari Peterson. Coach Brook Savage brought in 10 transfers to uphold the defensive culture.

In This Episode:

  • The Challenge: Replacing the team's top four scorers and maintaining defensive identity while finding offensive efficiency.
  • Targeted Reload: Analyzing the key impact transfers like floor general Jaylen Smith (Preseason All-SoCon), elite volume shooter Milton Matthews III, Brian Taylor II, and Cam Morris III.
  • The Culture: Why the Freedom Hall atmosphere and a travel-friendly schedule give this new roster a chance to contend immediately.
  • Prediction: We set the floor at 7th and the ceiling at contending for the No. 1 or No. 2 seed going into the SoCon Tournament in Asheville.

How quickly can ETSU gel?

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SoCon Fast Break
Defining Southern Conference Basketball
SoCon Fast Break is the essential podcast that defines SoCon basketball. Get game breakdowns, including previews for matchups and keys to victory, along with detailed recaps while granting insider access through exclusive interviews with players, coaches, and analysts. Hosted by former college basketball assistant coaches Richmond Weaver and Darren Angell, there's no content void, no surface-level chatter—just the in-depth coverage and insight you need.

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