Join Kris Gardner on this edition of The Houston Roundball Review TAKEOVER of The Lunch Break powered by JM&E as he speaks with Byron Smith, Prairie View A&M Men’s Basketball Head Coach; and more.
00:00 – Intro
01:07 – Coach Byron Smith joins the show
02:35 – Coach Smith discusses putting together the 2025-26 PVAMU MBB roster
05:18 – What’s the pitch to get players to come to Prairie View?
06:50 – Coach Smith discusses how much of an adjustment the NIL landscape has been for him
06:38 – PVAMU’s Athletic Director Anton Goff “gets it” regarding NIL
09:38 – What’s been the feedback from alums and businesses regarding NIL?
10:12 – “The last few seasons have not been seasons that we’ve wanted.”
11:27 – “I have solid expectations for each and everyone of these young men.”
13:20 – Coach Smith discusses his coaching style / coaching philosophy
14:23 – Thoughts on SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland
15:37 – 10th season as PVAMU MBB Head Coach; The SWAC has changed a lot the last 10 years
18:26 – Will Prairie View A&M MBB have any secret scrimmages?
19:37 – 2025 PVAMU MBB non-conference schedule
22:35 – Has Coach Smith put added pressure on himself to win this season?
24:10 – Is Prairie View A&M MBB an NCAA Tournament team in 2025-26?
25:37 – How important is fan support at Prairie View’s games?
27:05 – SWAC conference home games split up again this season — only men’s / women’s doubleheaders on Saturdays
28:26 – “To the Prairie View fans, keep the faith”
29:28 – How much does the intimidation factor play into games vs the SEC and the Big 12?
31:08 – Are you surprised how quickly Houston Cougars MBB taken over the Big 12?
34:50 – BS3 Network promo
36:22 – Welcome back
37:05 – Shoutout to HRR’s sponsors
37:55 – Launching of the Houston Roundball Review YouTube Membership section
38:40 – Will UH MBB have a secret scrimmage / an exhibition game?
40:12 – Will Houston WBB have a winning record this season?
41:09 – Kingston Flemings invited to Chris Paul Elite Guard Camp
43:30 – Starting 5 for Houston Cougars MBB?
45:46 – Support the local media that covers the Coogs
48:12 – Houston Cougars WBB recruiting update
50:38 – Rice Owls MBB non-conference schedule and a European trip
53:40 – Will UH Athletics provide a video tour of the new Football Operations Center?
54:58 – College Basketball Crown
59:00 – Conclusion
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3 Comments
I don't think Uzan would have come back to school to come off the bench, imo. I never would have thought the CBC would have that kind of viewership. I am shocked, too, Kris.
Lots of size this season
Great facilities