Episode # 2 - MIAC coaches, John Tauer & Pat McKenzie

In today’s episode we connect with two guests from the world of
men’s college basketball at the Division 3 level – University of
St. Thomas men’s basketball coach John Tauer and St. John’s
University men’s coach Pat McKenzie.  Their two schools have
a long history of battles and this basketball season took it to
another level.  Both schools were ranked in the top 5
nationally this season.  They met twice in the regular
season, sharing the regular season MIAC title.  They then
met a third time in the MIAC conference playoff championship
game.  They take us through their season and those three big
games.  They also share their thoughts on the state of when
they knew they had a special team this season, their thoughts on
the strength of MN high school basketball and how they were ready
to meet for a fourth time this season in the biggest matchup of
the year in the Sweet 16 of the Division 3 national
tournament.  That last game was cancelled due to the
COVID-19 outbreak.  This storied rivalry will be changing
and perhaps ceasing, after the 2021 season is complete as St.
Thomas is moving out of the MIAC. 

5:14 = Each coach discusses the beginning of their
season 

18:32 = 1st matchup between St. Thomas & St. John's

22:43 = Both coaches talk about the strength of the MIAC
conference and MN high school basketball

26:43 = 2nd matchup between UST & SJU

32:18 = 3rd matchup between UST & SJU

37:35 = Each coach discusses their NCAA tournament 

44:54 = Disappointment of the season being cancelled

52:52 = Affect that the quarantine is having on summer
recruiting 

58:25 = Dream basketball starting 5