BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast

Adam Stanco's in-depth interview with UMass AD Ryan Bamford, one of the nation's most respected young leaders in the athletics department industry. They discuss the details behind hiring a Division I head basketball coach, creating a winning culture, and navigating the relationship between head coach and AD. They also talk about Bamford's decision to hire Brian Gregory at Georgia Tech, the role ch...

Adam Stanco talks to Don MacLean, the Pac-12's all-time leading scorer and current workout guru, about the upcoming NBA Draft. MacLean explains why Ben Simmons is the only choice at No. 1, Kris Dunn is worthy of being a top two pick, Jakob Poeltl has serious NBA potential, Ron Baker is a future pro, and Marquese Chriss is shooting up draft boards. He also reveals what makes Tyler Ulis so special....

Adam Stanco and former NBA player Matt Walsh discuss the top prospects in the NBA Draft. They talk about what should go into the Sixers' decision with the top overall pick, examine why Ben Simmons is such a special prospect, evaulate the strengths of Kentucky's Jamal Murray, and Matt reveals why a little known international player could become a star.  On Twitter... Adam Stanco: @NaismithLives Mat...

Listen to Coach Nick's preview of Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the Warriors and Cavaliers for all the marbles.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Stanco and former NBA player Matt Walsh dive deep into the NBA Finals. They discuss Game 6 in-depth, analyze LeBron's legacy (dating back to his high school years), explain why the Warriors' role players are so vital to their success, and go over what's at stake in Game 7 for both teams and their stars. On Twitter... Adam Stanco: @naismithlives Matt Walsh: @mattyvincent44 Great Point Podcast:...

Coach Nick is joined by Sports Illustrated's Ben Golliver to discuss the topics of the day regarding the NBA Finals. Will Draymond keep his cool in Game 6? Will Kyrie repeat his scintillating Game 5 performance? And how will LeBron handle the pressure of a close out game at home? Ben has got his boots on the ground and has followed the Finals in person, so don't miss his insider's take. You In? Le...

Coach Nick is joined by SI's Andrew Sharp to discuss what is going on with the Cavaliers through the first 2 games of the NBA Finals. Is Kyrie not as good as we thought? How can JR Smith get on track? Is this the beginning of The Decline for LeBron James? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Katz is the Thunder Beat Reporter for the Norman Transcript and discusses with Coach Nick the meaning of Game 6 and how it might affect the outcome for the Thunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mercury News Sports Columnist Tim Kawakami covers the Warriors and lends his extensive knowledge of the team to explain how tongiht's epic Game 6 will go down against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do NOT miss TNT and NBA TV's Brent Barry as he joins Coach Nick to discuss the Thunder vs the Warrirors, the evolution of the 3 point shot, and whether the post up will ever become a viable offensive action.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a celebration!!! The Sixers won the draft lotto so Jon is on cloud nine. Matt and Jon talk about whether the lotto was rigged, who to pick at #1, and then, a HISTORIC Get @ Me Dog. Lots of shoutouts and no beefs because life is good when you're chilling with the #1 pick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Becky Griffin, an Israeli columnist for Calcalist (think The Wall Street Journal in Israel) joins Coach Nick to discuss women journalists in sports, Steph Curry's place in culture and the NBA, and the murky waters of interacting with fans on social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indianapolis Star Beat Writer for the Indiana Pacers (Extraordinairre) Candace Buckner joins Coach Nick to discuss the intricate details behind Frank Vogel's tenure as head coach of the Pacers and why Larry Bird decided to let him go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan Toporek and Sarah Cilea kicked things off with a huge Spurs-Thunder Game 2 rant, and then discussed CLE-ATL, MIA-TOR, GSW-POR and what they thought about IND letting Frank Vogel go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick welcomes friend of the show Ryan Ruocco - NBA Play By Play announcer for the YES Network. He covers the Brooklyn Nets and the NBA for ESPN and we sat down to have an in depth conversation on the nature of covering the NBA in real time. We discuss a lot of the techniques involved, providing a fascinating glimpse behind the curtain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

It's the return of the Instant Offense Podcast: Playoff style. I'm joined by ex-NBA big man with even bigger personality, Scot Pollard. Pollard spent 11 years battling with the best of the best in the NBA trenches, and I'm excited to talk Pacers, Kings, playing against (and with) Kevin Garnett, and he gives us an insider's view of the best big men he's battled. We also get his take on the current...

Join Bryan, Morten, and Sarah as they talk about the Portland Trail Blazers chances against the Golden State Warriors if Curry is out for an extended period. Also: what's next for the Clippers, as well as a big Spurs-Thunder breakdown. What will the Timberwolves look like with Tom Thibodeau in Minnesota and the Lakers under newly hired Luke Walton in Los Angeles.  Learn more about your ad choices....

Coach Nick welcomes Jonathan Tjarks, the newest member of Bill Simmons latest venture The Ringer, to talk about the NCAA Tournament and the NBA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Dickey (@Hoops_Nerd) joins Coach Nick to discuss their initial predictions before the tournament started (VERY), as well as give unique insight into the Sweet 16 matchups.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Nick is joined by Basketball Analyst Dan Dickey - who has some of the most robust statistical models to predict player performance and team performance. We discuss teams that should have gotten in the field, some prime upset candidates, and under the radar players who you should definitely tune in to see. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Slater is the Thunder Beat Writer for the Oklahoman and NewsOK.com. Find out what Kevin Durant's options are this summer in Free Agency, how Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant get along, and whether head coach Billy Donovan has enough control over the team to get them over the top and win a title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sekou Smith, senior analyst at NBA.com and NBA TV, joins Coach Nick to discuss the what is going on with Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is it a failure of coaching? Can they improve their decision making? Will they ever get it together to take on the toughest teams in the West? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't miss this entertaining romp through the NBA Trade deadline (Detroit! Orlando!) as well as an informative and intelligent discussion of pop music and its place in our culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stu Jackson, former Wisconsin, Knicks, and Grizzlies head coach, as well as the former Executive Vice President of the NBA and current Senior Associate Commissioner of the Big East and NBA TV Analyst, comes on the show to discuss his experiences with the game. Did he think Michael Finley would become such a great NBA player while playing at Wisconsin? Did the rules he instituted create the style o...

Dave Futernick joins the pod to break down a fantastic all star weekend. Topics range from the dunk contest to Devin Booker's good looks to Matt's dinner and Dave's girlfriend's love of Derek Fisher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices