RELENTLESS: Troy Trojans and Scott Cross, PROVE They BELONG in the NCAA Tournament

Troy Trojans surge into the NCAA tournament with renewed depth and tactical versatility—can Coach Scott Cross engineer another March shockwave? Dave Schultz spotlights Head Coach Scott Cross's blueprint for Troy's Sun Belt dominance, emphasizing the rise of the Campbell brothers, Victor Valdez's unique “Mexicano Luka” skillset, and the impact of adjusting defensive schemes against top rivals like Southern Miss and Georgia Southern. Key discussions include navigating a midseason slump after key injuries, the evolution of practice intensity for peak tournament readiness, and integrating young talents like Austin Cross and Evan Griffin into the rotation. Coach Cross also shares insights on managing player workload, key recovery strategies, and reflecting on last year’s tourney lessons to prime Troy for a potential upset. With the Trojans most rested in the NCAA field, all eyes are on their blend of cohesion and offensive firepower.