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7th Nov 2025

SOCON SEASON PREVIEW with Dean Keener: Favorites, Wildcards, & Rebuilds

The most in-depth SoCon Basketball Season Preview is here!

Join "Mr. SoCon" Dean Keener to break down the Southern Conference men's basketball season. We analyze the SoCon Championship race, the impact of transfer portal pickups, and coaching changes for Samford and Wofford.

What you'll learn in this episode:

  • SoCon Favorites: Why Furman, Chattanooga, and Samford are the top contenders and the key players to watch.
  • Massive Turnover: Which teams were hit hardest by the Transfer Portal (ETSU, UNCG) and how they plan to reload.
  • Coaching Carousel: The arrival of Lennie Acuff at Samford and the unique rebuild scenario at Wofford with Kevin Giltner.
  • Wildcard Teams: Analysis of sleepers like VMI (led by Ricky Bradley Jr.) and Mercer under Ryan Ridder.
  • Mid-Major Analysis: Dean Keener shares his expert insights on the history and future of the league, and why the Southern Conference is still underrated.

Presented by Ingles Markets.

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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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