In Episode 742 of “Marching to Madness,” Ken Cross welcomes SMU head coach Rob Lanier, who begins his first season as head coach of the Mustangs. Lanier comes over from Georgia State where he led the Panthers to a 53-30 mark over three seasons. Lanier also has eight seasons as an assistant head coach to Rick Barnes with four at Tennessee and four at Texas.
Topics of discussion include:
- Coach Lanier’s vision for the program
- Returnees in Zach Nuttall, Zhuric Phelps, and Jalen Smith
- The inclusion of eight transfers into this season’s roster
- How Efe Odigie can show a leadership role
… And much more!