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The Monarchists Basketball ShowA show by the fans of ODU hoops for the fans. Author: The Monarchists
The Monarchists sit down with ODU Men's Basketball Coach Mike Jones and ODU Women's Basketball Coach DeLisha Milton-Jones to discuss upcoming opponents, recap games and interview members of the team and staff about the season. Language: en Genres: Basketball, Sports Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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S4E6 - Monarchists Basketball Show ft. Coach Mike Jones
Episode 6
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026
The Monarchists Basketball Show is back with Head Coach Mike Jones as Old Dominion wraps up a critical road trip and turns the page toward two huge home games at Chartway Arena.We break down the heartbreaker at Georgia Southern, the gritty win at App State, and what Coach Jones learned about his team’s growth, toughness, and maturity along the way. The conversation highlights Jordan Battle’s electric performance, Jared Turner’s confidence and development, and what it truly means to learn how to win in Sun Belt play.Looking ahead, Coach Jones previews:- A massive Wednesday night matchup vs. Troy- A Saturday showdown vs. Louisiana- The jersey retirement of ODU legend Ronnie Valentine- Why alumni weekends, tradition, and fan support matter more than everThis episode is all about growth, belief, and momentum as the Monarchs fight for positioning and prepare for the stretch run toward Pensacola.🎧 Presented by The Pride of ODU👉 Be a Monarchist. Join The Pride.⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Presented by The Pride of ODU00:30 – Road trip recap & growth since last episode01:20 – Georgia Southern heartbreak breakdown02:50 – Free throws, officiating & attacking the rim04:45 – Practice focus & late-game pressure06:05 – Boone, App State & rivalry mentality07:10 – Jordan Battle’s big night & infectious energy09:00 – A “maturity win” and learning how to close games10:30 – Jared Turner’s development & confidence12:30 – What the team learned from the road trip14:00 – Troy preview: shooting, defense & adjustments16:10 – Handling multiple defensive looks18:10 – Louisiana preview & defensive challenges20:30 – Ronnie Valentine jersey retirement meaning22:10 – Alumni weekend & Monarch tradition24:15 – What fans should see now vs early season26:15 – February urgency & Sun Belt positioning27:30 – Final thoughts & Here Come The Monarchs
