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The Monarchists bring you the ODU Basketball post-game presser LIVE with Head Coach Mike Jones. Subscribe and turn on alerts to never miss new content! 🦁👑 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6077041606000640

Welcome back to Monarch Prep on the Monarchists Network — your fan-driven home for Old Dominion Men’s Basketball. Paul Jones recaps a tough close to 2025 for the Monarchs, breaking down losses to Maryland and Appalachian State, while calling on the team to finally put together a complete 40-minute performance as the calendar turns to 2026. This episode also delivers a centerpiece segment Monarch fans won’t want to miss: Mount Monarch — the fan-voted Top 4 ODU Men’s Basketball players of all time. Based entirely on your submissions, we celebrate the legacy, stats, and unforgettable moments of Monarch legends who defined generations. Plus: – A look at where ODU sits in the Sun Belt race – A preview of Georgia Southern at Chartway Arena – Road revenge opportunities vs Coastal Carolina – Shoutouts to Monarch Nation in the stands As always — for fans, by fans. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments and let us know what you want to see on Monarch Prep in future episodes. 🔔 Like, subscribe, and share Monarch Prep to keep ODU hoops coverage rolling. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro – Petey Sessoms opens Monarch Prep 01:00 Closing out 2025: Maryland & App State losses 02:15 Monarch Nation shoutouts from the stands 03:10 Mount Monarch – Honorable Mentions 03:25 Alex Loughton legacy breakdown 04:25 Mark West legacy breakdown 06:05 Mount Monarch Top 4 revealed 06:15 Petey Sessoms 07:45 Kent Bazemore 09:15 Dave Twardzik 10:40 Odell “Big O” Hodge 12:00 Why Mount Monarch is about the Monarch uniform 12:45 Sun Belt standings update 13:15 Georgia Southern preview at Chartway Arena 14:05 Road trip preview: Coastal Carolina & revenge watch 15:10 Monarch Nation shoutouts & fan connection 15:45 Closing thoughts – For fans, by fans

Old Dominion Basketball Head Coach Mike Jones joins The Monarchists Basketball Show for an honest, in-depth conversation about where the Monarchs stand as Sun Belt play heats up. Coach Jones breaks down the challenges of a tough non-conference schedule, early-game struggles, offensive flow, defensive execution, rebounding analytics, lineup decisions, and the leadership emerging inside the locker room. He also previews a massive matchup with Georgia Southern and addresses fan questions head-on — from slow starts to young player development to Sun Belt scheduling frustrations. Despite the bumps, one thing is clear: everything the Monarchs want to accomplish is still right in front of them. 🎙️ Real talk. Real insight. Real Monarch basketball. 👇 Get involved, drop your thoughts in the comments, and Go Monarchs. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – The Pride of ODU & Show Intro 01:00 – Season reflection since Villanova 02:15 – Non-conference scheduling & roster health 03:40 – JMU win, Coastal & App State lessons 05:10 – Slow starts & early-game focus issues 07:40 – Defensive execution & rebounding fundamentals 10:00 – Offensive flow & ball movement concerns 13:00 – Injuries, rotations & continuity challenges 15:10 – Analytics: box-outs, crashing & idle possessions 18:45 – “I’m gonna get mine” offense discussed 20:40 – Leadership emerging on the roster 24:00 – Young players, rotations & Zacch Wiggins 30:00 – Special teams in basketball & execution lapses 33:10 – What Coach wants to see in the next 3 games 36:00 – Georgia Southern scouting report 40:10 – Sun Belt scheduling frustrations 42:40 – Message to Monarch Nation & closing thoughts

The Monarchists bring you the ODU Basketball post-game presser LIVE with Head Coach Mike Jones. Subscribe and turn on alerts to never miss new content! 🦁👑 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6077041606000640

🎄 Merry Christmas, Monarch Nation! 🦁 The holidays didn’t stop Monarch Prep from delivering another packed episode breaking down all things Old Dominion Men’s Basketball. Host Paul Jones recaps ODU’s hard-fought 76–74 loss to Coastal Carolina, highlights standout performances, and discusses what needs to tighten up as Sun Belt play rolls on. We hear postgame thoughts from Jordan Battle, preview a marquee holiday road trip to Maryland, and look ahead to a New Year’s Eve matchup at Chartway Arena. 🎁 This festive episode features: • Holiday shoutouts & academic recognition • KC Shaw joining the 1,000 Point Club • Sun Belt standings check • Maryland homecoming insights from Caelum & Coach Jones • Mount Monarch honorable mention spotlight • A heartfelt Crown Check-In with former Monarch Brandan Stith Grab some leftovers, settle in, and spend the holidays with Monarch Prep. 🔔 Like, Subscribe & turn on notifications 🎄🦁 Hoops, Holidays & Monarch Nation — Go Monarchs! ⏱️🎄 Chapters 00:00 – Merry Christmas & Monarch Prep welcome 🎄 01:00 – Holiday shoutouts & Dean’s List recognition 01:45 – KC Shaw enters the 1,000 Point Club 🎁 02:00 – Coastal Carolina recap 02:45 – Jordan Battle postgame reaction 03:45 – What worked & what didn’t 04:25 – Sun Belt standings check 04:55 – Holiday road trip preview: ODU at Maryland 05:15 – Caelum Swanton-Rodger on returning to College Park 05:50 – Coach Jones’ Maryland homecoming 06:40 – Monarch Nation travels well 07:05 – New Year’s Eve preview vs App State 🥂 07:40 – Mount Monarch honorable mention 09:15 – Crown Check-In: Brandan Stith 👑 11:45 – Holiday sendoff & final thoughts