Hoops Prospects Podcast (HPP)

The annual Hoops Prospects Podcast Mock Draft continues, as Rich, Cam, Drew, and Joey make their predictions for the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, with analysis of the prospects’ potential and fit. The guys also talk about the hidden gems that can be found in the latter half of the draft.  CHAPTERS : 1.  Mock Draft — Picks 31-40 (0:00) 2.  Mock Draft — Picks 41-59 (16:18)

In Part I of the annual Hoops Prospects Podcast Mock Draft, Rich, Cam, Drew, and Joey make their predictions for the first-round of the 2025 NBA Draft, analyzing the prospects’ potential and fit.  Also, in a new NBA Notebook, the guys discuss the NBA Finals, recent trades, free agency, and league expansion.  CHAPTERS : 1.  NBA Notebook (5:20) Finals Recap — How dominant is OKC? Where do the Pacers...

In a fiery and candid episode, Cam, Drew, and Rich discuss a bunch of topics, including the draft early entries who are not NBA ready, March Madness expansion, Zion’s legal troubles, and the Knicks’ head coaching vacancy.  The show concludes with the guys’ analysis and picks for the 2025 NBA Finals between the favored Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers.  CHAPTERS : 1.  College Hoops Note...

In a special bonus NBA Episode that features plenty of conspiracy theories, Cam, Joey, and Rich debate what some key teams in the league must do in the offseason, if the draft lottery needs fixing, and more.  Also, on a hot streak with our “Picks of the Week,” they make predictions for the Conference Finals. CHAPTERS : 1.  NBA Notebook (0:46) Do the Cavaliers need fixing?   With Jayson Tatum likel...

Cam, Joey, and Rich give a detailed recap of last week’s combines — the G League Elite Camp (GLEC) and the NBA Combine — discussing the winners and losers at the events.  They also discuss the latest college hoops news and are joined by sophomore combo guard Silas Demary Jr., who just recently withdrew from the 2025 NBA Draft.  Demary Jr. played his first two college seasons at Georgia but transfe...

In a jam-packed show, Cam Riehl, Joey Bardack, and Rich Harris focus on the NBA, especially the playoffs and the upcoming draft.  Joining the show is Kansas State forward David N’Guessan, who recently participated at the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (PIT), an independent draft combine for college seniors.  This past season with K-State, David averaged 13.3 points and 7.2 rebounds per game wh...

It’s that time of year again!  The NBA Playoffs are here, and the guys preview the tournament and make their predictions.  Also, there is an interesting discussion of what is going on in Dallas with Nico Harrison and the Mavericks in the wake of the Luka Doncic trade, plus a new segment called “The Draft.” CHAPTERS : 1.  NBA Notebook (1:55) A Look at the Play-in Games Nico Harrison Meets the Press...

The guys wrap up the 2024-25 college basketball season by handing out the annual Hoops Prospects Awards, including the HP All-American Team and Player of the Year.  Also, in a new Notebook, the gang discusses who is winning in the portal, why so many seniors are in the portal, the top players still available, the best coaching hires, and the most promising early entries into the NBA Draft. CHAPTER...

In the 2025 Final Four edition of HPP, the guys talk about the most significant transfer moves among the nearly 2,000 players in the portal.  Also discussed: chalk dominating the MBB NCAA Tournament, looming eligibility questions, the latest coaching changes, and the logic behind transferring.  And of course, the guys analyze the Final Four and make their predictions for the semifinals and final. ...

In the latest episode of the Hoops Prospects Podcast, Rich Harris, Joey Bardack, and Josh Tischler preview the Sweet Sixteen.  So far in the postseason, the guys have been hot with their bracket predictions and picks ATS.  Also, in a new College Hoops Notebook, the gang discusses the highlights and lowlights of March Madness, the most impactful transfer portal moves, and the latest coaching change...

Just before the tipoff of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, Rich Harris, Drew Barton, and Josh Tischler put their heads together and pick a collective bracket.  Reviewing each matchup in all four regions, the guys eliminate teams one by one until only a champion is standing.  Also, they discuss oversights by the NCAA selection committee, the latest coaching changes, and standout play...

Rich Harris, Drew Barton, Joey Bardack, and Josh Tischler make predictions for all 16 conference tournaments tipping off this week.  Also, in a new College Hoops Notebook, the guys discuss the latest coaching and GM changes, the opening of the transfer portal, and the developments in the 15 conference tourneys already in progress, including the March Madness auto-bids already earned.  CHAPTERS : 1...

This episode features interviews with four mid-major stars: St. Joe’s forward Rasheer Fleming, a top NBA Draft prospect, Dayton guard Enoch Cheeks, UNC forward Isaiah Hawthorne and UNC guard Langston Reynolds.  Also, Drew Barton and Rich Harris discuss the possibility of Cooper Flagg returning to Duke, the flaws in the March Madness selection process, and who’s the best bet to win the WCC Tourney....

Rich Harris, Drew Barton, Joey Bardack, and Josh Tischler make predictions for the conference tournaments that are tipping off this week, talk about the latest hot topics in a new College Notebook, and sit down with one of the most intriguing stars in college basketball this season, Drake point guard Bennett Stirtz. Transferring to Drake in the offseason, Stirtz and three other teammates followed...

With some conference tournaments on the verge of tipping off, Rich Harris sits down with three star players, all of whom lead their respective teams in scoring:  Xavier forward Zach Freemantle, Lipscomb forward Jacob Ognacevic, and Air Force guard Ethan Taylor. Having overcome a series of injuries, Freemantle is a candidate to be All-Big East this season, averaging 16.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2 ass...

Back from an unplanned hiatus, Rich Harris, Joey Bardack, and Josh Tischler discuss everything that has gone down in the Big Ten so far this season, reviewing the top teams, the best pro prospects, the key injuries, the pleasant surprises, and the biggest disappointments.  Joining the show is the red-hot Micah Parrish; the Ohio State wing has scored at least 18 points in five of his last eight gam...

The guys open up the initial College Hoops Notebook of the regular season and review the first two weeks of action.  They also make their predictions for the Final Four, the national champion, and various individual awards.  Georgia Tech guard Javian McCollum also joins the show to talk about his basketball journey and the 2024-25 Yellow Jackets. Last season at Oklahoma, Javian ranked in the top 2...

Rich, Joey and Josh break down the Big 12 Conference from top to bottom, with predictions for NCAA Tournament bids and individual awards.  Kentucky sophomore center Brandon Garrison joins the show to talk about his journey to Lexington and the Wildcats’ chances in the SEC this season.  Proving to be a valuable sparkplug off the bench for UK this season, Garrison is coming off an impressive freshma...

Rich and Drew declare the SEC as the top conference in college basketball this season, as they break down the league from top to bottom.  Two of the top scoring guards in the SEC join the show, Ole Miss senior Mathew Murrell and Mississippi State senior Claudell Harris Jr. Murrell, an All-SEC selection last season, averaged 16.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.6 steals per game while shoo...

Rich, Joey Bardack, and Josh Tischler break down the entire Big Ten conference with predictions for NCAA Tournament bids and individual awards.  Big Ten Player of the Year candidate Payton Sandfort joins the show.  The Iowa guard/forward talks about his NBA Combine experiences, his development, and the 2024-25 version of the Hawkeyes men's basketball. An All-Big Ten selection last season, Pay...

Jake and Rich analyze the Big East and make conference predictions for NCAA Tournament bids and individual awards.  Xavier senior guard Dante Maddox Jr joins the show to discuss his game and the Musketeers' journey back to the Big Dance this season. Last season with Toledo, Maddox was an All-MAC selection, averaging 15.6 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 1.4 steals per game while shootin...

Rich and Drew break down the Atlantic Coast Conference, including an interesting discussion on Tony Bennett’s unexpected retirement at UVA and predictions for NCAA Tournament bids and individual awards.  Two rising stars in the conference join the show, Florida State guard/forward Jamir Watkins and Virginia Tech forward Tobi Lawal. Last season, the 6-foot-7 Watkins averaged 15.6 points, 6 rebounds...

Rich and Jake preview the American Athletic Conference with two special guests, UAB forward Yaxel Lendeborg and ECU guard RJ Felton.  Lendeborg, the reigning AAC Defensive Player of the Year, averaged 13.8 points, 10.6 rebounds (10th in the nation), 2.1 assists, and 2.1 blocks per game while shooting 51 percent from the floor.  He was a first-team All-AAC selection and ranked in the top 5 of the c...

Jake and Rich preview the Atlantic 10, joined by two of the conference’s stars — VCU guard Max Shulga and GW forward Darren Buchanan Jr. Shulga, a first-team All-A10 selection last season, averaged 14.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game with outstanding shooting splits of .446/.415/.876.  He finished in the top five of the Atlantic 10 for true shooting percentage (64.3), FT%, 3-pointe...

With the NBA season about to tip off, the guys take a quick break from college basketball and review Hoops Prospects annual NBA Fearless Forecast. Seven current and former HP contributors plus one well-known NBA writer were surveyed on the predicted order of finish in each conference, each conference champion, the eventual NBA champion, and various individual awards.  Cam, Doc and Rich discuss the...