Eamonn Brennan
@eamonnbrennan.bsky.social
I write Buzzer, a college basketball newsletter, at eamonnbrennan.com. I do other stuff, too.
Lotta season left blah blah but highly likely Wake Forest just won the Bubble Watch gut-punch loss of the year award
November 12, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Lotta season left blah blah but highly likely Wake Forest just won the Bubble Watch gut-punch loss of the year award
The latest in the Buzzer preview series -- on what should be a really fun edition of the Big Ten, with a handful of new coaches adding yet more more tactical variety -- is here. Offseason finish line in sight!
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Better Know a Conference: Big Ten
Now with a real conference tournament!
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October 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
The latest in the Buzzer preview series -- on what should be a really fun edition of the Big Ten, with a handful of new coaches adding yet more more tactical variety -- is here. Offseason finish line in sight!
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Wrote about Bruce Pearl, endearing showman and unstoppable wrecking ball — for better and worse
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Bruce Pearl bulldozed his way to the top
His career was like his teams: relentless
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September 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Wrote about Bruce Pearl, endearing showman and unstoppable wrecking ball — for better and worse
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I never thought it would happen to me
Indiana football is a source of unironic joy
Indiana football is a source of unironic joy
September 21, 2025 at 2:03 AM
I never thought it would happen to me
Indiana football is a source of unironic joy
Indiana football is a source of unironic joy
Wrote about something that hadn't occurred to me until the podcast earlier this week: In the portal era, it's now part of a program's job to connect new players with fans.
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Connecting players to fans is now part of a program's job
On recovering some of what the portal era took
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August 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Wrote about something that hadn't occurred to me until the podcast earlier this week: In the portal era, it's now part of a program's job to connect new players with fans.
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Hello Bluesky, the latest episode of BURP is a fun one -- w/ Ryan Odom! We talk about his journey to UVa, what fans can expect from a program in transition, and how on Earth you build a good roster in one month.
Check it out below or in all the podcast places:
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Check it out below or in all the podcast places:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDn_...
The Basket Under Review Podcast: S1E7 - A Conversation with Ryan Odom
YouTube video by Basket Under Review
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August 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Hello Bluesky, the latest episode of BURP is a fun one -- w/ Ryan Odom! We talk about his journey to UVa, what fans can expect from a program in transition, and how on Earth you build a good roster in one month.
Check it out below or in all the podcast places:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDn_...
Check it out below or in all the podcast places:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDn_...
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I competed in College Basketball Jeopardy with the brilliant @eamonnbrennan.bsky.social and @ksweeneycbb.bsky.social. It’s one of the most competitive games of jeopardy I can remember, which means you gotta stick around the whole time youtu.be/Aa6ZzIyRavI
College Basketball Jeopardy: Episode 1
YouTube video by Basket Under Review
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August 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
I competed in College Basketball Jeopardy with the brilliant @eamonnbrennan.bsky.social and @ksweeneycbb.bsky.social. It’s one of the most competitive games of jeopardy I can remember, which means you gotta stick around the whole time youtu.be/Aa6ZzIyRavI
As someone who used to play golf twice a weekend and got so frustrated after a round he sold his clubs on Craigslist the next day and has refused to play since, I have gained a powerful ally in Scottie Scheffler
July 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
As someone who used to play golf twice a weekend and got so frustrated after a round he sold his clubs on Craigslist the next day and has refused to play since, I have gained a powerful ally in Scottie Scheffler
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Happy @basketunderreview.bsky.social opening day. Would you like to hear @eamonnbrennan.bsky.social and @kenpom.com talk NCAA Tournament expansion? I assume you would. (Presented by Homefield!!!) open.spotify.com/episode/4gSV...
The Basket Under Review Podcast: S1E1 - A Conversation with Ken Pomeroy
Basket Under Review Podcast · Episode
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July 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Happy @basketunderreview.bsky.social opening day. Would you like to hear @eamonnbrennan.bsky.social and @kenpom.com talk NCAA Tournament expansion? I assume you would. (Presented by Homefield!!!) open.spotify.com/episode/4gSV...
The first episode of the podcast is upon you — talked to Ken Pomeroy about tournament expansion and his secret double life as a touring indie artist of the same name (and much more).
On all the usual podcast places. Give it a spin!
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On all the usual podcast places. Give it a spin!
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https://www.basketunderreview.com/the-basket-under-review-podcast-s1e1-a-conversation-with-ken-pomeroy/
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July 14, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The first episode of the podcast is upon you — talked to Ken Pomeroy about tournament expansion and his secret double life as a touring indie artist of the same name (and much more).
On all the usual podcast places. Give it a spin!
t.co/IfzyMtwsGQ
On all the usual podcast places. Give it a spin!
t.co/IfzyMtwsGQ
The best argument I've seen in favor of tournament expansion goes something like "ah, c'mon, it probably won't be that bad." That's not a good reason to do anything!
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No one loves tournament expansion
If the best argument is "eh, it won't be that bad," it's probably not a great idea
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July 11, 2025 at 12:42 PM
The best argument I've seen in favor of tournament expansion goes something like "ah, c'mon, it probably won't be that bad." That's not a good reason to do anything!
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Well this rocks. Some great people involved here, including the legend, @eamonnbrennan.bsky.social. Looking forward to following and supporting. lfg
Stealing from @trillydonovan.bsky.social ...
We have a new website. It's called Basket Under Review. We believe that it can be College Basketball Grantland. It launches next Monday. The following people are all involved. Follow @basketunderreview.bsky.social.
We have a new website. It's called Basket Under Review. We believe that it can be College Basketball Grantland. It launches next Monday. The following people are all involved. Follow @basketunderreview.bsky.social.
July 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Well this rocks. Some great people involved here, including the legend, @eamonnbrennan.bsky.social. Looking forward to following and supporting. lfg
Did a deep dive on every collegiate pick of the 2025 NBA draft, beginning with a buzzy and freshman-dominated first round …
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The college hoops fan's view of the 2025 NBA Draft: Part One
A look at every first-round pick as it happened (sort of) Wednesday night
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June 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Did a deep dive on every collegiate pick of the 2025 NBA draft, beginning with a buzzy and freshman-dominated first round …
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"These young men are able to see and hear the haters and the doubters" more scintillating draft commentary, a real value add
June 26, 2025 at 3:35 AM
"These young men are able to see and hear the haters and the doubters" more scintillating draft commentary, a real value add
The draft going to five minutes per pick is perfect for the broadcast partner, which doesn't let its analysts speak for more than 15 seconds anyway
June 26, 2025 at 12:56 AM
The draft going to five minutes per pick is perfect for the broadcast partner, which doesn't let its analysts speak for more than 15 seconds anyway
There should be a clause in every NBA TV rights contract that if you go to Game 7 you have to bring in Raftery on comms
June 23, 2025 at 12:59 AM
There should be a clause in every NBA TV rights contract that if you go to Game 7 you have to bring in Raftery on comms
Took a big long offseason look at 18 college hoops rosters that particularly interest me -- with "interest" meant alternately as a compliment and a dig.
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The most interesting and confusing rosters of the 2025 offseason
A deep dive on new teams that catch the eye (and tons more besides)
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June 6, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Took a big long offseason look at 18 college hoops rosters that particularly interest me -- with "interest" meant alternately as a compliment and a dig.
www.eamonnbrennan.com/p/the-most-i...
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@eamonnbrennan.bsky.social I can think of nothing more perfect to land in my inbox right before a four hour flight than a long and wildly speculative June post about roster changes. 👊
June 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
@eamonnbrennan.bsky.social I can think of nothing more perfect to land in my inbox right before a four hour flight than a long and wildly speculative June post about roster changes. 👊
Incredible Finals moment punctuated by Richard Jefferson. Why is everything bad now
June 6, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Incredible Finals moment punctuated by Richard Jefferson. Why is everything bad now
In an era of unprecedented on-court brilliance, college basketball had one last glaring problem: too many video reviews.
That problem is about to be fixed.
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That problem is about to be fixed.
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College hoops is closing in on perfection
A good review challenge system is the last big step
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May 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM
In an era of unprecedented on-court brilliance, college basketball had one last glaring problem: too many video reviews.
That problem is about to be fixed.
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That problem is about to be fixed.
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Did a little mailbagging over the weekend, focused on making sense of Indiana’s roster and how IU fans should feel about it
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What is Indiana doing?
Plus transfer takes, coaching changes, early favorites, the best Final Four city and more post-portal-flavored thoughts in this week's Buzzer Mailbag
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May 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Did a little mailbagging over the weekend, focused on making sense of Indiana’s roster and how IU fans should feel about it
www.eamonnbrennan.com/p/what-is-in...
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Will never get over Fred Van Vleet being not only a decent NBA player but like an actually awesome one
May 3, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Will never get over Fred Van Vleet being not only a decent NBA player but like an actually awesome one
Todd Golden about to go on a Frank from White Lotus run after this national title
April 8, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Todd Golden about to go on a Frank from White Lotus run after this national title
You gotta shoot the ball. Maybe it gets blocked, who cares. Shoot it
April 8, 2025 at 3:13 AM
You gotta shoot the ball. Maybe it gets blocked, who cares. Shoot it