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It's the first day of the 2024 NCAA tennis tournament! On this episode, we answer your final questions as we prepare for regional action across the country. 0:55 - Thoughts on UNC’s switch of Crawley and Scotty? 4:18 - Why is Brantmeier listed in the NCAA doubles event but not singles? 5:11 - Why are Elizabeth Scotty and Anika Yarlagadda not in the doubles draw despite being ranked #24? 9:52 - Who are the lowest seeded teams I could see winning the title? 16:00 - Why is Eleana Yu not on Stanford’s lineup? 17:30 - What do you make of Ohio State’s lineup shenanigans? 20:15 - What are the lineup rules for NCAA and what has changed? 21:48 - Should college events offer pro points? 24:02 - What are my hopes for Oklahoma State as a host? 29:51 - NCAA men’s All-Star team Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

The brackets are set! We preview the 2024 NCAA men's tournament by breaking down this weekend's regionals. We give our high-level takeaways, best first round matchups, seeds on upset alert, and make predictions! 4:30 - Bracket Takeaways (Seeding, 400 mile rule, parity) 12:42 - #1 Ohio State Quarter 20:33 - #4 TCU Quarter 31:35 - #3 Virginia Quarter 46:00 - #2 Texas Quarter Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Head Coach Chris Young has helped Oklahoma State win everything this season. The Cowgirls are 27-0 and find themselves six home matches away from winning the first women's NCAA title (in any sport!) in school history. Coach Young discusses what makes this team special, some memorable moments from the season, what's required to host NCAAs, and what it will take for the Cowgirls to win the title in May. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Texas junior Pierre-Yves Bailly earned the Big 12 Tournament Most Outstanding Player award for his undefeated performances in singles and doubles which helped Texas earn its first Big 12 tournament title since 2018. Pierre discusses how Texas rebounded from their early season losses, his path to college tennis, playing on a team with his younger brother, and what it will take for Texas to win the NCAA title. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Three Power 5 conferences concluded their championships this past weekend. We recap the finals, the off-court storylines and controversies, and update on NCAA seeding and bubble watch implications! 2:40 - ACC Recap 12:57 - Big 12 Reap 24:45 - SEC Recap Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Will the Virginia men win their fourth straight ACC conference tournament title and will the UNC women win their first since 2021? We overview the ACC conference tournament in Cary, NC, discuss the most intriguing storylines from the season, what to watch for during the tournament, and breakdown top 8/16 seeding and NCAA bubble watch implications! 1:39 - Women's Preview 30:51 - Men's Preview Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

The SEC women's tournament runs Wednesday through Sunday in Athens, Georgia! We break down the regular season storylines, what to watch for in the tournament, top 8/16 NCAA seeding and bubble watch, and make predictions. Will we get a rematch of Georgia vs. Texas A&M in the final? Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Former 2X All-American Carson Branstine is returning to the Texas A&M roster for the remainder of the 2024 season. We break down Branstine’s history, impact this could have on 2024, and if this poses poses an existential threat to college tennis. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

It's the final match of the SEC regular season and it will determine the outcome of the conference regular season title. #6 Tennessee heads to Lexington to take on #5 Kentucky. How have these teams progressed this season, how do they matchup, and who will will the SEC title? 1:50 - Saying goodbye to a large, historic senior class 8:13 - Honorable mention matches 14:28 - #6 Tennessee at #5 Kentucky Preview Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Head Coach Harry Jadun isn't looking to build a "standard, vanilla program" -- he's looking to build "the best of the best." Jadun joins the show to talk about how he's elevated the Spartans to a top 16 national ranking in his second year -- including how Ozan Baris has impacted the program, the importance of NIL, and what's resonating on the recruiting trail. Plus, he defines his team culture and what it will take to stay atop the college tennis rankings. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Auburn sophomore Angella Okutoyi became Kenya's first African Games tennis gold medalist in 46 years. Now, she has 10 weeks to reach to the WTA top 400 to claim her Olympics berth. In this episode, Okutoyi talks about her path to the gold medal (including a 4.5 hour match against a WTA top 70 player!), what this win means for Kenya, and provides insight into her tennis background and the support that helped her make it onto the world's biggest stages. Follow Angella on Instagram @angella_okutoyi and Twitter @Okutoyiangella2 to support her journey! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Michigan State, the young upstart in the Big Ten, looks to take down a perennial power. We assess their 2024 seasons, the history between the two schools, and make predictions! 2:05 - TCU at Texas Recap 7:18 - Matches of the week: Honorable Mention 13:50 - #18 Michigan State at #19 Illinois Preview Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

On Monday, UNC sophomore Reese Brantmeier filed a federal lawsuit against the NCAA challenging the NCAA bylaws preventing student-athletes from earning prize money in pro competitions. We discuss the revelatory facts of the case (who knew sharing a hotel room with your mom was so controversial!), what this could mean for college tennis, and where the lawsuit goes from here. Then, we preview a highly-requested matchup: #2 TCU at #8 Texas in Austin. Do the Longhorns get their revenge from a few weeks ago? 2:15 - Brantmeier's lawsuit 32:25 - #2 TCU at #8 Texas preview Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

#9 Georgia knocks off #14 Texas A&M 4-3 in a thrilling, late-night match in Athens. Dasha Vidmanova (Georgia) battled through cramps and overcame a 1-5 third set deficit to clinch the win over #1 Mary Stoiana (Texas A&M). It was 4.5+ hour match…and it might just be the best match I’ve ever seen! Listen as we recap the special atmosphere, the matches, and give takeaways for both teams. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

The #9 Texas men went on the road to face #38 Georgia under the lights in Athens. The result? A dramatic, roller coaster ride! We recap the atmosphere, the craziness of the singles matches, and provide takeaways for each team. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

University of Georgia junior Dasha Vidmanova reached a career-high of #4 in the nation last season. Now, she's using that experience to step into a leadership role on the team playing #1 singles. Dasha discusses what makes Czech tennis so good, how she's becoming more aggressive on court, and what to expect against Texas A&M on Friday! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

University of Georgia junior Thomas Paulsell has jumped from outside of last year's singles lineup to the #1 position. Thomas discusses the serendipitous tennis connection that attracted him to UGA at a young age, how he's balanced the pressure and privilege of ascending to the #1 spot, and what fans can expect in Thursday's match versus #9 Texas. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Coach Drake Bernstein is in his first year as head coach for the University of Georgia women's tennis team. Coach Bernstein discusses his team's 2024 performance, aspirations to keep Georgia as the mecca of college tennis, and what his team needs to do in their upcoming match against SEC rival Texas A&M. Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

#8 Pepperdine makes a road trip through the midwest taking on #9 Ohio State and #2 Michigan. Can the Waves ride the strength of its top 3 to victory or will Michigan's depth prevail? We talk about the importance of this match, break down the keys to victory for each team, and make predictions! Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

This week, the undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes travel to Austin to take on the Longhorns. Is this a must-win match for Texas and would Ohio State actually be better off dropping this road test? We break down the matchup, preview lineups, and make predictions. 1:30 - Virginia vs. Wake Forest Recap 7:35 - Steve Johnson (USC) retires from the pro tour 11:19 - Biggest movers in the singles rankings and more ITA secret errors 23:30 - #1 Ohio State at #12 Texas Preview Follow us on Twitter @JTweetsTennis and Instagram @NoAdNoProblem. Don't forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode!