Camel Call | Basketball Preview

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Coach McGeehan reveals Colby Dugan's leap and a transfer from Iceland whose brother was Davidson's player of the year.

The episode begins by announcing the start of basketball season with a men's-women's doubleheader at Gore Arena. Host Chris introduces previews from head coaches Kevin McGeehan and Ronnie Fisher. McGeehan, in his 12th season, talks about new faces on the men's team, including Colby Dugan's development and transfers like Bragi from Iceland and Cam Gregory from St. Francis. He emphasizes the team's depth and athleticism. McGeehan outlines a tough non-conference schedule with road games at Virginia and Ohio State, aiming to build a road-tested team for CAA play. He reflects on lessons from the first CAA season, noting increased physicality and the need for length in recruiting. Fisher, in his ninth season, discusses the women's team's youth after losing seven seniors. He highlights returners like Gemma Nunez and Audrey Fuller, and the addition of five freshmen. Fisher explains Campbell's defensive consistency, ranking top-25 in scoring defense for eight straight years, attributing it to recruiting tough players. He talks about assistant coach Shai Tooley's transition from player to coach and the program's culture that retains players without using the transfer portal. Both coaches share personal updates, with McGeehan noting his children growing up and Fisher discussing his kids' marriages. The episode concludes with reminders about upcoming football games and ticket information.

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A grounded Campbell preview focused on CAA lessons, roster priorities, and the early home slate.

Campbell's basketball preview works best as a measured check-in on what changes once a program has seen the CAA up close. Kevin McGeehan describes a league where the physical bar rises quickly, then ties that lesson to practical adjustments: preparing for familiar opponents,…

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You want Campbell's basketball season teed up before the men's-women's doubleheader starts at 5:30.

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