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The 17th episode of “The Triple Double” with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook (IL) High School Boys’ Basketball Head Coach. Rob, Mike, & Jason hit on three basketball topics in each episode of “The Triple Double”. On this episode Mike and Jason welcome back Rob Brost to discuss: Developing Basketball IQ Playing against Junk Defenses Full Court Pressure Defense - When, Why, and How Website - https:/...

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent impressive performances, including their comeback win in Boston, the 4th quarter Cavalanche against the Bulls, and their 11-game winning streak. They analyze the Cavs' playoff potential, matchups, and rotation strategies. The conversation shifts to the impact of Kyrie Irving's injury on the Dallas Mavericks and the implication...

Zach Settembre is a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. This is Zach’s second stint on the Texan staff having previously been an assistant in the 2022-23 season, before departing at the end of that season to join Tarleton graduate and former Texan assistant Jason Hooten at New Mexico State for 2023-24. He also spent one season as an assistant at Co...

Julian Allen is in his third year as a Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Allen previously spent 6 seasons as the Head Coach at Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida. Prior to Farragut he served as an assistant at Friends School of Baltimore and Oakland Mills High School before leaving his native Baltimore for Florida. Julian also founded and ran his...

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the significance of DeAndre Hunter's role in the Cavs' lineup and explore playoff contenders in the Eastern Conference. The conversation also touches on the injury concerns surrounding Victor Wembanyama and delves into Joel Embiid's ongoing injury issues and the implications for the Philadelphia 76ers. The conversation shifts to the Los Angeles Lakers, analy...

Sean Glaze is a leadership coach and workplace culture speaker/author who delivers engaging experiences that ignite team performance. Sean was a teacher and high school coach for more than 25 years and is currently a an assistant coach with the Reinhardt University Men’s Basketball Program. Sean’s engaging conference keynotes and custom team building programs have helped clients like Cisco, John D...

Jim Baker is in his first season as the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at Cannon School in Concord, North Carolina. Baker spent the past seven seasons at Central Carrabus High School where he had a record of 132-53 and won 2 NCHSAA 3A State Championships in 2023 and 2024 going 65-0 during those two seasons. Prior to his stint as a high school coach Baker was the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Catawba...

On this episode, Mike and Jason delve into the recent NBA All-Star Game, discussing its shortcomings and the overall format. They express their disappointment with the lack of competitive spirit and the excessive downtime filled with entertainment that detracted from the basketball experience. The conversation evolves into a critique of the All-Star Game's structure, exploring potential solutions...

Welcome to the 74th edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month. February’s Round Table question is: What frustrates you the most as a coach and what actions do you take to...

Cory Baldwin is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at South Georgia State College. During his tenure, which began in 2009, the Hawks have won more than 340 games, won three conference tournaments, and played in the NJCAA National Tournament in 2023, 2021, and 2011. 110 student-athletes have moved on to continue their education at four-year institutions while playing basketball at the four-year level....

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the recent trade involving Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis, the Dallas Mavericks, and the Los Angeles Lakers, analyzing the fallout for both teams. They delve into the implications of the trade for the Mavericks and the Lakers over the second half of the season and into the playoffs. The conversation highlights the unprecedented nature of the trade and the strong...

Ben Veshi is the Basketball Operations Director and Head Boys’ Post Grad Coach at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia. Before taking on the title of Operations Director, Ben coached the Boys’ High School Varsity Basketball team at Hargrave leading the team to four straight VISAA Elite Eight appearances and setting a modern school record for wins (26 wins) in a season in 2016-17. Prior t...

The 16th episode of “The Triple Double” with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook (IL) High School Boys’ Basketball Head Coach. Rob, Mike, & Jason hit on three basketball topics in each episode of “The Triple Double”. 1. Pre-game warmup philosophy 2. Preparing a team for state tournament play 3. Lessons learned as a parent that have made him a better coach On this episode Mike and Jason welcome back Rob Bro...

On this episode, Mike and Jason delve into the recent shocking trade of Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers. They discuss the implications of the trade, the perspective from both teams, and the broader impact on the NBA landscape. The conversation explores the rationale behind the Mavericks' decision, the Lakers' acquiring yet another star player, and the potential futu...

Justin Newton is in his 6th season as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Reinhardt University. He has amassed over 120 Head Coaching wins and has 13 years of experience as a college coach. Newton has had 3 top 2 Appalachian Athletic Conference regular season finishes in his 5 years at Reinhardt. Newton previously served one season as the Head Coach at Andrew (Ga.) College where his team had a record-b...

Eric Demers is a professional basketball player currently playing in Spain. He also spent two season with the Maine Red Claws in the NBA G League. Demers played his college basketball at D3 Gordon College where he scored over 2,500 points and averaged 32.4 points per game as a senior. He is also a member of the We are D3 TBT team. On this episode Mike and Eric discuss Eric’s journey from Division...

On this episode, Mike and Jason dive into midseason playoff predictions, focusing on the Eastern Conference. They discuss the play-in tournament matchups, and evaluate the performance and potential of teams like the Orlando Magic, Chicago Bulls, Atlanta Hawks, and Detroit Pistons. The conversation highlights key players, injuries, and the overall playoff landscape as they make predictions for pote...

Chris Kreider is the Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Rice University where he is in his second stint at Rice and his sixth season working with Head Coach Rob Lanier, including the last two years as an assistant coach at SMU and three seasons at Georgia State. Kreider was selected to the Top Connect Basketball Symposium in 2022 and 2023, a networking and leadership event that includes athl...

Dave Klatsky is the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at New York University. He was named head coach of the Violets in May of 2022. Klatsky produced his second consecutive winning season at NYU in 2023-24, as he led the Violets to a 21-6 record, the University Athletic Association (UAA) Co-Championship (the program’s first title in 30 years), and to the Second Round of the NCAA Division III Tournament....

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the biggest disappointments in the NBA so far this season. They analyze the struggles of key players and teams, including Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler drama. They also express their disappointment over the absence of NBA analyst Zach Lowe, highlighting the impact of his insights on the basketball community. Next, M...

Matt Mann is a basketball shooting coach and the Founder of Skills Within Hoops. Mann's journey began in Australia where, with no formal training available, he taught himself basketball fundamentals using makeshift equipment and a relentless drive for improvement, eventually playing professionally in five different countries. Today, he channels his experiences into a thriving platform that transfo...

Welcome to the 73rd edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month. January’s Round Table question is: What is an unconventional tactic, process, or strategy you've used that...

On this episode of the Hoop Heads Podcast, Mike and Jason discuss their return after a brief hiatus, reflecting on the holiday season and the NBA Christmas Day games. They analyze the performance of the Cleveland Cavaliers, particularly their recent games against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, highlighting the team's resilience and playoff potential. The conversation also touches on...

Michael Rejniak is a Senior Recruiting Specialist at NCSA, the GM/Head Coach of the “We Are D3” team in the TBT tournament, and a former college coach. Rejniak began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at The College of New Jersey from 2004-2006. His next stop was an assistant coach at Plymouth State for one season before he joined Hall of Fame Coach Dave Hixon as an assistant at Amherst f...

Joel Wallace is the Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at LeTourneau University where he works under his brother James who is the YellowJackets Head Coach. Wallace was named the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches Small College Assistant Coach of the Year following the 2023-24 season. Previously, Wallace spent two seasons as a graduate assistant with the Minot State men's basketball program...