🔥 THIS is the episode Bison Nation has been waiting for… 🔥What does it really take for Howard Basketball to go from MEAC champions to March Madness disruptors? 👀In this powerful Part 2 conversation, Coach Kenny Blakeney pulls back the curtain on everything—from building a winning culture in the NIL era to what it will actually take to make a deep NCAA Tournament run. And trust…he doesn’t hold back.🎙️ In this episode, you’ll hear:🏀 How close Howard REALLY is to making a historic March Madness run🔥 The truth about recruiting in the transfer portal + NIL era🧠 What separates a “Howard guy” from everyone else (IQ, toughness, and more)🚀 Why this year’s team might be more athletic, tougher, and dangerous than ever💬 The mindset shift Coach is making with THIS squad that could change everything🎯 The real impact a tournament run could have on HBCUs, recruiting, and national exposure💡 Behind-the-scenes strategy on scheduling powerhouse programs like Duke & Missouri👀 Why some teams are starting to avoid playing Howard💰 The “1,000 alumni challenge” that could transform the program💥 Plus…you get classic Bison Brothers energy:The story behind Coach Blakeney’s nickname 😂A messy DMV basketball debate you don’t want to missAnd a hypothetical coaching staff lineup that might actually dominate 👀🎧 Whether you’re a die-hard Howard fan, a student of the game, or just love underdog stories—this episode gives you real insight, real strategy, and real vision for what’s coming next.📢 Bottom line:Howard isn’t far off… but the difference between good and historic comes down to focus, health, culture—and YOU showing up.👉 Tap in. Turn it up. And get ready to see why the Bison are built for something bigger.#BisonBrothers #HowardBasketball #MarchMadness #HBCUBasketball #NCAA #BisonNationSubscribe for more exclusive conversations around Howard Bison men's basketball and HBCU basketball stories.And if you read this far, and you finished the episode, here is the link to donate to the 1000 for 50 campaign - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/bison-brothers-basketball-podcast Spread the word!Comment below. Where do you rank Howard's Brand amongst other college basketball programs?