Episode 982: UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner

Marching to Madness

The Anteaters once again have an eye on the top of the Big West Conference after finishing first in the conference a season ago. Coach Turner returns key players in Justin Hohn and Andre Henry at guard, with Bent Lecturn and Jurian Dixon as key contributors inside and on the wing, respectively. Coach Turner begins his 15th season as the winningest coach in Anteaters history with 289 wins, as he has led UCI to seven Big West regular-season titles and two conference tournament championships.

Topics of Discussion include:

• The return of four starters and four of the top five scorers from a yeargo
• Justin Hohn and Andre Henry as leaders in the backcourt
• The role of Devin Tillis
• Bent Lecturn as a solid Anteater in the paint