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Tysor Anderson is a men’s basketball assistant coach at Wofford College having joined the staff in June of 2022. Anderson spent the previous three seasons at Jacksonville State University. Prior to Jacksonville State, Tysor was a head coach at the high school level. He served as head coach at Atlanta’s South Gwinnett High School from 2016 to 2018 before taking the head coaching job at Holy Spirit...

Ty Lawson is the Boys’ Basketball Varsity Head Coach at Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, Maryland. Lawson was born and raised in Baltimore. He played 2 seasons of college basketball at Bowie State University before beginning his career as a coach. He loves the game of basketball and has a passion for giving back and teaching the game to the next generation. Coach Lawson’s basketball journey has...

On this episode Mike & Jason analyze the Bucks' come from ahead loss to the Pacers and the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Cavs' strong performance against Miami, and the competitive series between the Celtics and Orlando. The discussion also touches on the Pistons' resilience against the Knicks and the heavy minutes load being carried by the Knicks starters. The conversation highlights t...

Dick O’Neill is a member of the New York Basketball Hall of Fame. Dick amassed more than 340 wins in his 20 plus years as a high school boys’ basketball head coach at Monticello (NY) High School and Burke Catholic (NY) High School. Dick has served as President of the Orange County Coaches Association and of the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He was the organizer and chairman of the BC...

Luke Rosinski is the Prep National Assistant Basketball Coach; Post Grad Director of Recruiting, and Assistant College Counselor at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia. He previously served as a Graduate Assistant Coach at the Division 1 level with the Men’s Basketball Team at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Rosinski played basketball collegiately at the Division 1 level fo...

On this episode Mike & Jason dive into the NBA playoffs, analyzing key matchups and performances. They discuss the Detroit Pistons' surprising competitiveness against the New York Knicks, the Clippers' resurgence led by Kawhi Leonard against the Denver Nuggets, and the Oklahoma City Thunder's dominance over the struggling Memphis Grizzlies. Next, they dive into the Milwaukee Bucks' struggles a...

The 18th 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”. The Nike Hoop Summit Experience Coaching Takeaways from the Nike Hoop Summit Players that impressed Rob at the Nike Hoop Summit Visit our Sponsors! Give With Hoops Give With Hoops is a...

welcome to the 76th 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. April’s Round Table question is: What role do analytics and statistics play in shaping your strategic decis...

On this episode Mike & Jason quickly discuss Bud's firing in Phoenix and the hiring of Joe Dumars in New Orleans before jumping into their thoughts on the play-in games in both conferences. Next, they analyze the series that are locked in including the Bucks, Pacers, Nuggets vs. Clippers, Pistons vs. Knicks, Timberwolves vs. Lakers, and Celtics vs. Magic. They discuss player performances, coac...

Dyami Starks is one of the Midwest’s premier basketball trainers. His approach to training combines professional-level insights with data-driven development strategies. Starks also serves as the player development coach for All Iowa Attack, the director of Starks Elite AAU program, and as an assistant women’s basketball coach at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. Dyami was a Divi...

Jalen Archer just completed his first year as the Coordinator of Video and Camp Operations for the Southern Miss men's basketball program. Archer spent the previous six seasons at Lancaster Bible College as an assistant coach. While at LBC, Archer helped the school to a NEAC Regular Season Championship (2017-18), NEAC Conference Tournament Championship (2017-18), two United East Conference Regular...

On this episode Mike & Jason rank the top 3 players from each playoff team. Off the top, they discuss the implications of Michael Malone's firing and the future of Nikola Jokic. The hosts rank players 1-20 in three tiers, 1st option, 2nd option, and third option while comparing different teams and their chances in the playoffs, ultimately leading to a comprehensive ranking of players and teams...

Kyle Tolin is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at The University of Texas Permian Basin. In his first four seasons at UTPB the Falcons have a 62-54 overall record and made the Lone Star Conference Tournament in 2022. Prior to UTPB, Tolin spent the last seven seasons at the University of Arkansas - Monticello, where he reached the NCAA Tournament twice, won a pair of regular-season conference champi...

Cat Lutz is the Head of Mental Performance at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida where she is responsible for overseeing the psychological and cognitive training of athletes to enhance their mental resilience, focus, and overall performance. On this episode Mike & Cat explore the critical role mental performance plays in athletic success. Lutz emphasizes that mental skills are not solely applic...

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the recent firing of Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins, exploring the implications of this decision and the disconnect between Jenkins and the front office. They also compare the careers of Ja Morant and Zion Williamson, reflecting on their injuries and performance since entering the league. Finally, they analyze the 2019 NBA Draft, questioning its...

Cooper Neimand is a Performance Coach for College Basketball Coaches. Neimand helps college coaches gain control, prioritize themselves, and build championship habits and cultures. Cooper was previously a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at D2 Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee where he began his tenure in 2019. Prior to that he was an assistant at D2 Lander University in South Carolina for...

Tramel Barnes is a men’s basketball assistant coach at South Dakota State University under Head Coach Eric Henderson. This is Barnes’ second stint as an assistant with the Jackrabbits having also served under Henderson from 2019-21. Barnes spent three seasons from 2021-2024 at the University Utah on the coaching staff led by Craig Smith. He’s served as a director of player personnel and assistant...

On this episode Mike & Jason discuss the latest updates in the NBA, focusing on the implications of Dame Lillard's injury on the Milwaukee Bucks' playoff chances. They delve into the long-term future of Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, potential trade scenarios, and the rumored move of Kevin Durant to Boston. The conversation also covers the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent struggles, the Defens...

Bob Williams is the head coach of Fork Union Military Academy's postgraduate boys’ basketball program. Under Williams' leadership, Fork Union has achieved an impressive 102-44 record over four seasons. Williams brought 24 years of collegiate head coaching experience to Fork Union, including a successful tenure at West Virginia University Tech from 2002 to 2019. At WVU Tech, he led the Golden Bears...

Welcome to the 75th 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. March’s Round Table question is: What is the most important thing you try to accomplish during a post seaso...

On this episode Mike & Jason first hit on some key tanking injuries around the league before they discuss their selections for the All-NBA team. They debate the merits of various players for the second and third teams and hit on who might be left out. The conversation transitions into a broader discussion about the playoff picture in both the Eastern and Western Conferences, highlighting the s...

Matt & Zac Snyder are the hosts of D3 Datacast, a YouTube Show, Audio Podcast, and Website. The Snyder brothers are graduates of Calvin University and avid followers of Division III basketball. Matt & Zac take a lighthearted approach to D3 basketball and utilize their unique data in discussions on efficiency ratings, regional rankings, NCAA Tournament selections, and computer predictions o...

Brad Cooper just completed his first season as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York. He spent the previous season as an assistant at Hamilton College. Prior to joining the staff at Hamilton, Cooper was the head coach at Keystone College in La Plume, Pa., from 2013 to 2023 and an assistant coach at Keystone for the previous two seasons. Cooper has also been the 1...

On this episode Mike & Jason discuss the current seedings in both the Eastern & Western Conferences and dial in on potential playoff matchups, particularly the Cleveland Cavaliers' route to the NBA Finals. They analyze the Cavaliers' depth, resilience, and playoff experience compared to the Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Mike & Jason express their optimism about the Cava...

Shane Laflin is the Director of Evaluating Services for Premier Basketball based in Mansfield, Texas. His duties for Premier include marketing and event operations, managing and directing Premier Basketball Camps, oversight of Premier Basketball Player Services, and he is Director of the Premier Basketball Report. Shane is also a part of the McDonald’s All-American Committee, the Naismith Trophy B...