Baseline Banter

After a week in the Dells, the guys review the WBCA Coaches Clinic. We also draft our Starting 5 of Villains of Wisconsin Sports Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in Wisconsin Find us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and Spotify Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id...

We. interview Pius XI Catholic boys head coach Dan Carey and dive into the importance of mental health in coaching high school basketball. Plus the Starting 5 is back as we draft Pre-Game Routines. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in Wisconsin Find us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and Spotify Ap...

This week we interview UW-Stout men's basketball head coach Tom Webb. He dove into recruiting, culture building, and much more. Chris and Colton also give mini-interviews for one another and discuss multi-sport athletes and the importance of that in high school sports. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school b...

This week we interviewed Sheboygan Lutheran boy basketball head coach Nick Verhagen and discussed the state basketball tournament, community, and preparation as a coach. We also touched on the importance of community-based high school athletics and how it serves as a rallying point for communities across the state and country. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Hea...

This week we interview Brookfield Central boys head coach and WBCA Hall of Famer Dan Wandrey. We also talk tragedy in high school sports and draft the spots to watch high school sports in our Starting 5. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in Wisconsin Find us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and Spot...

This week we sit down with Nate Beier, a high school sports photographer and story teller in Wisconsin. Plus we draft youth sports concession items in this week's Starting 5. You can find Nate on all socials GX3 Photography site: https://gx3media.smugmug.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GX3Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gx3_media/ X: https://x.com/NBGX3Media Follow Baseline Bante...

Jay Benish hops on the Baseline this week as we dive into the WBCA Fall Coaches Clinic and a handful of other topics. We also draft all-time Wisconsin Badger mens basketball players in this week's Starting 5. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in Wisconsin Find us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and...

This past year's Mr. Basketball in Wisconsin and current Illinois freshman Zavier Zens joins the pod to talk his recruitment, high school career at Wisconsin Lutheran and more. We also draft NFL players who were good basketball players in this week's Starting 5 segment. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school...

This week's interview is with Neenah boys basketball head coach Lee Rabas as we tackle a handful of topics surrounding his coaching journey and philosophy. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in Wisconsin Find us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and Spotify Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...

This week's interview is with Altoona girls basketball coach Michelle Peplinski. We dive into girls basketball participation, broadcasting at the WIAA State Tournament and more. We also draft Basketball Equipment in this week's Starting 5 segment. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in Wisconsin...

Homestead High School boys basketball head coach Sean Crider joins the pod this week and dives into a handful of topics including shot clock, non-conference scheduling, and more. We also drafted our NBA Starting Lineups in this week's Starting 5 segment, plus news and notes from around the state. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Head to Bound Wisconsin for all yo...

This week Wisconsin Badger basketball freshman Josh Manchester joins the podcast for an interview. Plus we do the Starting 5 of Wisconsin high school boys basketball teams since 2010. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in Wisconsin Find us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and Spotify Apple Podcast: h...

This week the guys on the Baseline talk some big news that came out over the past few weeks in high school hoops in Wisconsin. Shot clock approval update, tournament expansion voted down, and sectional assignments were released. Chris dives into his week coaching at the WBCA All-Star games. Trav breaks down the Bound Wisconsin Summer Shootout. And Colton welcomes his first child in a jam-packed en...

Beaver Dam boys basketball coach Tim Ladron joins us this week and talks the importance of support staff, assistant coaches, and preparation. We also do the Starting 5 of Kwik Trip Food/Drink Items. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in Wisconsin Find us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and Spotify A...

New Eau Claire North head boys basketball coach Michael Cooper joins us this week and talks all things as a first time head coach. We also draft Wisconsin high school girls basketball players from 2010-2025 in this week's Starting 5. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in Wisconsin Find us on Ap...

In this week's episode we interview Southwestern boys basketball head coach Clint Nemitz. We also talk WBCA survey about basketball enrollment cutlines and draft the Shouts Heard from the Stands in this week's Starting 5 Segment. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in Wisconsin Find us on Apple...

This week we interview 5-time state champion girls basketball head coach from Notre Dame, Sara Rohde. We also draft the Starting 5 of Wisconsin high school boys basketball players since 2010. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in Wisconsin Find us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and Spotify Apple Po...

This week Freedom junior and Iowa State basketball commit Donovan Davis joins us alongside his head coach Andrew Gibbons. We also talk some major boys basketball coaching news and draft Basketball Movies in this week's Starting 5 segment. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in Wisconsin Find us...

Oostburg girls basketball head coach and WBCA Girls Basketball Coach of the Year Isaiah Ketterhagen joins this week to talk coaching his daughters, the 2025-26 undefeated season, and more. We also draft the Starting 5 of Wisconsin high school girls basketball teams since 2000. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Baseline Banter is now on TikTok Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high...

La Crosse Central boys basketball head coach Todd Fergot joins the Basline to talk a few WBCA topics, including state tournament expansion in both boys and girls basketball. We also drafted the Starting 5 all-time NBA Jerseys. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in Wisconsin Find us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and Spotify Apple...

New Northern Illinois mens basketball head coach Matt Majkrzak sits down for a interview where we talk everything from his journey to his first Division 1 coaching job, recruiting, Wisconsin high school hoops, and more. We also drafted the Starting 5 of Wisconsin High School Mascots. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in Wisco...

Wisconsin Lutheran boys basketball head coach and 5-time state championship winning coach Ryan Walz joins us and talks everything from Kon Knueppel's recruiting process, Zavier Zens recruitment, youth basketball, and the culture of Wisco basketball. We also introduce a new segment "Starting 5" where we snake draft basketball related topics. This week we drafted Coach Sayings/Phrases. Follow Baseli...

The college hoops landscape, NIL, transfer portal, and more dominate this week's episode. Chris also recaps his end-of-year protocols as a coach, sharing how he conducts post-season exit interviews, summer plans as more. Plus, Zavier Zens de-commits; Amare Hereford commits, and a few kids transfer out of state. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of hig...

Chris, Travis, and Colton review their weekend at the WIAA Boys Basketball State Tournament, with a full review of the final 15 games of the 2025-26 basketball season. We also give a little preview on how what to expect from the Baseline during the offseason, Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in Wisconsin Find us on Apple Pod...

We review the 50th WIAA Girls Basketball State Tournament and the year end showcase to the 2025-26 hoops season. We also preview the upcoming WIAA Boys Basketball State Tournament with divisional breakdowns and our picks for each state champion. Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' Here Head to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in Wisconsin Find us on Apple Podcast, YouTube,...