D Hoop University

Featuring JB the Ticket. The interview that will likely propel this podcast to new heights. From the Dominican Republic, to Wall Street, to Crenshaw, to right here in Las Vegas - this man has seen it all and then some. DHU is more than happy to have JB drop by the classroom and share some knowledge. Episode rundown below, buckle up & enjoy the pod! Getting to know JB the Ticket (6:50) The spor...

5-4-3-2-1 …*buzzer sounds* The surprise entrant at #30 of the DHU podcast canon is none other than the official introduction of wrestling talk. Join me as I make the longest, one-of-a-kind analogy of the Oklahoma City big 3 to WWE's The Shield. Over an hour recapping the most foundational wrestling group of the 2010s, and how three men have shaped the wrestling landscape today - which is larger an...

Featuring Terrel Emerson. Boy did this pod happen at the perfect time. T and I go Shaq & Penny through a ridiculous weekend in Las Vegas. While Terrel was courtside for Wemby's first two games, I was in the live audience for the In-Season tournament Special. Then, we formally introduce the Talk That Talk Media Company on wax, and pay homage to the legends of the LAnd. Enjoy the pod! (5:56) Fre...

Featuring Shiva Dhiman. The Casual Diehards going for 50 on this one folks. We get this party started with more Dame Lillard discourse (4:20), with new arguments for teams like Minnesota to enter the sweepstakes (11:11). Next, what's possibly going on in Chicago, as well as what our sources are saying about the Heat. That's followed by our free agency big board of sorts (see rundown below). Roundi...

Featuring Shiva Dhiman & Jacob Awada. The picks are in. The trades are being made (and reversed?) and we're here to talk about it all. We begin with discussing the Jordan Poole / CP3 deal, and Kristaps Porzingis trade (3:00) before bouncing all around the board to share who we feel won and lost in this year's NBA Draft (30:05). Enjoy the pod!

Featuring Chuck Campbell. The resident draft professor at DHU returns to share his wisdom. Darrell & Chuck walk through the top 10 picks in Thursday's NBA Draft - pausing for necessary trade rumors and deep-dives (3:40). The grand finale at #10 is Chuck's survival guide/rebuild for his beloved Dallas Mavericks (29:00). Half-court trap vibes all-around, title is in homage to the late great Virg...

Featuring Shiva Dhiman. Change is good, or so they say. Free agency feels like it's in full swing and the draft hasn't even happened. The Bradley 'deal' is done (7:11), and the trade machine is alive and well (20:45). Hear the process of elimination that weeds out true suitors for Zion and Damian Lillard. The Ja Morant suspension is discussed (47:30). Finally, the 'Casual Diehard Fantasy Football...

Featuring Shiva Dhiman & Jacob Awada. The off-season is here, and it's time to shake things up. That means adding another voice to the pod to throw some darts at the wall. Leading the way is International basketball & NBA villain talk (4:50), before revisiting the aftermath of The Finals (21:05). Later on Shiva & Jacob give their off-season wishlists (32:00) before Darrell details why...

Featuring Omar James. Clearout! Making his long-awaited debut to the pod, the one & only Omar James - fellow journalist, graduate, and also my best friend since kindergarten. We keep it casual on this Sunday afternoon, breaking down why the Finals isn't measuring up (5:00), before diving into off-season wishlists (12:25). First pitstop is at the top of the NBA Draft. with valid concerns for Sa...

Featuring Shiva Dhiman. Nobody's allowed to say these NBA Finals are boring, or not being talked about enough because the Casual Diehards certainly got to it on this episode. We cover the bases through 2 games including the use of zone defense (18:25), whether or not Denver's guys are going to fold, and oh yeah - ChatGPT's top 50 Greatest Players of All-Time (50:32). Enjoy the pod!

Featuring Shiva Dhiman. The opening anecdote is a one of a kind lead-in to Game 7 (1:35), clearing the way for refined takeaways from the series as a whole (9:40). The Casual Diehards look ahead to the NBA Finals matchup along with Darrell's copy of the series script & a tangent about legacy (35:50). Lastly, a wrap around the league (48:05) discussing Wemby, trade ideas, ownership & coach'...

An official farewell to the Los Angeles Lakers, courtesy of a more than deserving conference champion Denver Nuggets (3:05). Darrell gives a big picture series review, and rolls the tape from early on in the podcast (9:00) - before he became blinded by the chance of ring #5 for LeBron. That leads to a teaser for Boston / Miami Game 4 and the inevitable NBA Finals matchup (12:00). The closing anecd...

Featuring Shiva Dhiman & Isaiah Knox. Long overdue, yet just in time, the third man himself joins the pod. After introductions, class begins (4:05) with takeaways from Lakers/Nuggets Game 1 - a mixed bag that left a trail which may spell the keys to success for LA (11:25). Darrell sets the table for the ECF before letting Isaiah and Shiv take the stand and make their respective cases (18:00),...

Featuring Chuck Cambell. The return of 'The Half-Court Trap' in all its glory, here to discuss some NBA Draft on Lottery Day. First, Victor Wembanyama (2:40). We are both MORE than ready to see what he'll bring to the Association. Whether Scoot Henderson is next hands down follows (8:00). Then, we rip around the big board to discuss some potential movers and shakers in this confusing class (11:30)...

Featuring Shiva Dhiman. There isn't a more appropriate title for this episode. In the days to come, massive outcomes will unfold. Up first, a Game 7 preview between Boston & Philly (4:00) followed by another series possibly on the same path - that being the Lakers & Warriors (17:00). However, Darrell breaks out the history book again to reassure Laker Nation, hopefully (25:00). We give kud...

Featuring Shiva Dhiman. As playoff intensity ratchets up, as does the conversation, beginning with Game 4 between the Lakers and Warriors (3:45). The star of the game, Lonnie Walker IV gets his flowers (10:55), before knocking on the door of the Warriors season coming to a close (21:30). Nuggets/Suns has grabbed our attention (30:25), as have ancillary concerns with the Boston Celtics, again (41:0...

Featuring Shiva Dhiman. We open the discussion with the Boston Celtics taking care of Philadelphia in Joel Embiid's return (2:00), before addressing the off-the-court concerns in Beantown that may be more prevalent (8:30). Then, at long last I have a word about the Lakers' game one victory (12:00), broken down under my unique viewing experience - including the moment I saw blood in the water (25:0...

Featuring Shiva Dhima, The Oscar for Best Supporting Actor goes to ya boy on this episode. Harden goes for 45 and a game-winner for good measure, again Shiva's Celtics no less... In turn, Shiv pulls no punches with how he feels about his guys, and brings one glaring observation into focus. The Nuggets continue to make us look wise while the great unknown looms in Tuesday night's games. Enjoy the p...

Featuring Shiva Dhiman. The buzzer has sounded on the first Game 7 in the canon of this podcast. And surprise, surprise - Greatness did what greatness does. But will the Dubs catch lightning in a bottle twice? Or will the heroics even be necessary? Round two takes incoming... Also, where we were right with the Denver Nuggets and Playoff Power Rankings Vol. III, 'Separating the contenders from the...

Featuring Shiva Dhiman. In short, the Lakers and Celtics move on in convincing fashion, and we have a game 7 baby! As the field narrows, the Casual Diehards seize the opportunity to plant our respective flags for the teams we see going all the way - spoiler alert. That's not to detract from serious conversations about the Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat and New York Knicks. We give our gut picks for D...

Featuring Shiva Dhiman. Welcome to class.. the assignment you thought you had to prepare for today is no longer on the agenda - that is where the NBA Playoffs stand. Casual Diehards in their truest form to date on this episode, where we address the legitimate Boston concerns & hypothesize the NBA Finals a bit. Specifically, the potential matchup that would be the most must-see series in some t...

Featuring Shiva Dhiman. One full week and then some of round one action in the books, and the tabs are still open in every series except for one; And that one team doesn't even crack the top 5 of our Playoff Power Rankings Vol. II. Then we give Casual Diehard All-NBA awards. Yes, there were snubs. Enjoy the pod!

Featuring Shiva Dhiman. As an LA native, you may think this title is referring to me raving about the Laker's Game 3 performance... it is not. On this episode, the Casual Diehards table set for the second half of round 1 in the NBA Playoffs, while previewing Sunday's action ahead of the latest installment of Playoff Power Rankings.

Featuring Shiva Dhiman. The 'lucky number seven' episode, setting the table for a number of matchups that could be headed to a game seven. The most compelling discussion to be had involves the Golden State Warriors, but on this episode, we're reminded of what these guys have done with their backs against the wall.

Featuring Shiva Dhiman. A robust 60 seconds on 76ers / Nets, some of our finest work in fact. Then the breaks come off discussing what to make of Draymond Green's flagrant 2 for the stomp heard 'round the world. Thankfully, some feel-good energy emerges to put a bow on things.