Episode 39

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11th Mar 2026

Player Edition: Tom House and Furman Storm Asheville for the SoCon Title

In this Player Edition of SoCon Fast Break, Richmond and Darren get the inside story from Furman guard Tom House as the Paladins found their rhythm at the perfect moment to cut down the nets in Asheville. Tom was the ultimate catalyst for the Paladins, dropping 20 points off the bench in a gritty quarterfinal win over Samford and following it up with 13 points in the championship victory against ETSU.

In This Episode:

  1. The Mental Reset: How a late-season 19-point loss to Western Carolina served as the "reset" the team needed.
  2. Redemption Arc: The motivation of seeing last year’s seniors fall short and the determination to not let that happen again.
  3. Strength in Depth: How navigating mid-season injuries to key players like Cooper Bowser and Alex Wilkins eventually built a deeper, more resilient rotation.
  4. Frontcourt Dominance: The impact of the Bowser brothers and Cooper’s unstoppable low-post performance in the final.
  5. The "House Spot": Why Tom feels most dangerous on the right wing in transition.

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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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