Episode 442 - DePaul's Chris Holtmann

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Episode 442 - DePaul's Chris Holtmann

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We begin our new coaches series with DePaul's Chris Holtmann! Find out what his year one goals for the Blue Demons are. Can they be competitive this year? Plus, Mark Pope takes the Kentucky job.

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Apr 15, 2024

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Episode 442 - DePaul's Chris Holtmann

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