The Monarchists Basketball Show

Mike and Aaron sit down with The Big "O", Odell Hodge, ODU Basketball legend and hall of famer and now, Special Assistant to the Head Coach. The fellas discuss Odell's return to Norfolk, college memories (yeah, Friar Tuck's, we're talking about you), his role in the program, NIL, his love for Belgium and European influence. We also ask some fan questions and of course, some fun ones to round out the show. For more Old Dominion athletics content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/ To learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/ Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective The Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities the right way, without ever compromising the values of Old Dominion University and the legacy of all those who have donned the Blue and Silver in the past. To learn more, visit https://theprideofodu.com/

Mike and Aaron sit down with Coach Mike Jones for the first time and what a way to open Season Three of the show. The fellas discuss program evaluation, the new coaching/support staff, roster construction, play style, fan engagement, NIL, and so much more! For more Old Dominion athletics content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/ To Learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/ Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective The Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities the right way, without ever compromising the values of Old Dominion University and the legacy of all those who have donned the Blue and Silver in the past. To learn more, visit https://theprideofodu.com/

Mike and Aaron sit down with Coach Donohue to close the book on the turbulent 2024 season. We talk about the lessons learned, future schedules, logistical nightmares, jam bands and a lot more. For more Old Dominion athletics content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/ To Learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/ Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective The Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities the right way, without ever compromising the values of Old Dominion University and the legacy of all those who have donned the Blue and Silver in the past. To learn more, visit https://theprideofodu.com/

Mike and Aaron sit down with Coach Donohue and the 6' 11 big man from Tralee, Ireland, Leeroy Odiahi. We ask Coach about Leeroy and his recent emergence, what needs to happen for the squad to make a run in Pensacola, and discuss Thursday's matchup against Louisiana when the Ragin' Cajuns come to Chartway. After the break, we talk to Leeroy about playing soccer as a kid, his first in game dunk, what the scariest animal to be eaten by, and so much more. For more Old Dominion athletics content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/ To Learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/ Mentioned in this episode: The Pride of ODU Collective The Pride of ODU leverages the power of Old Dominion University alumni and fans to equip student-athletes with the tools and resources necessary for them to excel both during and beyond their time in Norfolk. More importantly, we seek to help student-athletes maximize their NIL opportunities the right way, without ever compromising the values of Old Dominion University and the legacy of all those who have donned the Blue and Silver in the past. To learn more, visit https://theprideofodu.com/

The fellas sit down with guards Devin Ceaser and Imo Essien. We talk about their games, their goals, music, movies and a whole lot more. For more Old Dominion athletics content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/ To Learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/

The fellas sit down with senior guard Tyrone Williams and discuss his path from Juco to Oregon to Norfolk, his future driving big rigs, his killer first step before welcoming in freshman forward Dani Pounds to talk about his freshman season, fashion, his work ethic and a whole lot more. For more Old Dominion athletics content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/ To Learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/ Mentioned in this episode: SANIL Pride of ODU Rhoback

Following a jeckyll and hyde kind of week where the Monarchs crushed Marshall and then followed it up with a lackluster performance against ULM, we sit down with ODU Interim Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kieran Donohue to talk hoops. We discuss the games, preview Wednesday's home game versus JMU, and then talk about the rest of the staff. For more awesome content, visit our website at https://odumonarchists.com/ and subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@odumonarchists/featured For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/ To Learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/ Mentioned in this episode: SANIL Pride of ODU Rhoback

It's a star studded episode as Mike and Aaron sit down with Chaunce Jenkins and Vasean Allette this week on the podcast. It's great catching back up with Chaunce talking about his community day, what he focused on in the off season, and so much more. Vasean joins in after the break and we learn more about ODU's freshman point guard. Hear from both about their first in-game dunks and they tell Aaron what music he should be listening to! For more awesome content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/ To Learn more about the Pride of ODU collective, please visit their website at https://theprideofodu.com/ Follow us on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODUMonarchists Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/odumonarchists/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODUMonarchists/ Mentioned in this episode: SANIL Pride of ODU Rhoback

Following a tough second half collapse at home against South Alabama, we sit down with ODU Interim Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kieran Donohue to talk hoops. We discuss the USA game, preview the road trip to Troy and Arkansas State, talk about maximizing the team's connectivity and so much more. For more awesome content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/ Mentioned in this episode: SANIL Pride of ODU Rhoback

Following a long road trip to Hawaii for the Diamond Head Classic, we sit down with ODU Interim Men’s Basketball Head Coach Kieran Donohue and get to business. We discuss the latest with Coach Jeff Jones' health scare, games versus TCU, Temple, and UMASS, last week’s on court strengths and opportunities, what the stats are telling us about the team, and what we need to do to hit the ground running at home this Saturday at 7:00PM versus South Alabama when conference play opens up. For more awesome content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ Please consider joining the collective, The Pride of ODU, at https://theprideofodu.com/ Shop at Rhoback and get 20% off with discount code monarchs For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/ Mentioned in this episode: SANIL Pride of ODU Rhoback

Following our losses on the road at William & Mary and at home to rival James Madison, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones and break it down. We discuss last week's struggles, where we have to improve, what the coaches are talking about behind closed doors, and changes fans should expect to see. It's a pretty open an honest discussion about where the team is now, where the coaches want it to be, and how they're going to try and make it happen. For more awesome content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ Please consider joining the collective, The Pride of ODU, at https://theprideofodu.com/ For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/

Following their win over Radford and a tough loss in Boston against Northeastern and the refs, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones and Guard RJ Blakney. We discuss last week and then chat about this week's home game against JMU and a road contest against William and Mary. After the break, we catch up with RJ Blakney and talk about his path to ODU, dunking, combat sports and more! For more awesome content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/

Following a scrap with the Tigers and slaying some Dragons, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jeff Jones and Special Assistant to Men's Basketball Coach Kieran Donohoe. We discuss the loss to Princeton and win over Drexel and then chat about this week's home game against Radford and a road contest against Northeastern. After the break, we catch up with Coach Donohoe and talk about his path to coaching, scheduling, equipment, travel, and so much more! To check out the auction benefiting Coaches Versus Cancer, visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/zrq/i/_Auction/opwy/ For more awesome content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/

Heading into feast week for ODU hoops, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and senior guard Jason Wade. We discuss their upcoming games against Princeton and Drexel, the zone defense, visits from some familiar faces and a lot more. To check out the auction benefiting Coaches Versus Cancer, visit https://e.givesmart.com/events/zrq/i/_Auction/opwy/ For more awesome content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/

Fresh off of their road trip to Ball State and Arkansas, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and assistant coach Jordan Brooks. We discuss their top ranked recruiting class, their thoughts on the team, learn more about Jordan's path to coaching and a whole lot more. For more awesome content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/

Fresh off of Monday night's opening night win over Virginia Wesleyan, we sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball head coach, Jeff Jones, and discuss his takeaways from the 71-57 victory. We dive into strengths and opportunities so far; updates on injuries to Dani Pounds, Imo Essien, and Sam Hood; NIL, the status of Dericko Williams, and much more. We also ask Coach about National Signing Day which could bring ODU its highest rated class in history. For more awesome content, visit https://odumonarchists.com/ For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/

We sit down with ODU Men’s Basketball head coach Jeff Jones to talk about the first exhibition game and what the coaches have learned about this squad so far. We chat about the 4-1, what fans should look for, what the team has gotten better at and what is still a work in progress. We also chat a little bit about upcoming games, the rotation, defensive wrinkles, if there's anyone on this squad who should never shoot a three, and so much more. For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/

We sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones to talk about practice officially tipping off, analytics, playing 4 guards and a lot more. For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/

Kicking off year 2 of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones. We close the book on last season, talk about building this roster, putting together the non-conference schedule and so much more. For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/

On the fourteenth installment of The Monarchists Basketball Show, we sit down with ODU Men's Basketball head coach Jeff Jones and sophomore guard D'Angelo Stines. We recap the home sweep of Southern Miss and Marshall and preview the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. We discuss D'Angelo's game, recruitment, shooting mechanics, his teammates and so much more. Follow D'Angelo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dlostines/ For more information on how to donate to Old Dominion Athletics please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/ For basketball specific giving please visit https://www.olddominionaf.com/giving/sport-specific-giving/mens-basketball/