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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...

On this episode of the Hoop Heads Podcast, Mike goes solo and shares wishes & resolutions for all 30 NBA teams as they head into 2025. The conversation is divided into two main sections: insights on Eastern Conference teams and Western Conference teams, providing a comprehensive overview of the current NBA landscape. Visit our Sponsors! Give With Hoops Give With Hoops is a groundbreaking initi...

Rick Boyages has worked inside the college sports industry as a basketball coach, special assistant, conference administrator, and consultant for 39 years. Most recently, he spent 12 years as vice president for men’s basketball at the Big Ten Conference in Chicago. His role included oversight of event management, game operations, conduct policies, and officiating. During his tenure, Rick served as...

Jason Smith is in his first season as the women’s basketball head coach at NAIA Tennessee Wesleyan University. He previously served as the head women’s coach at Peru State during the 2023-2024 season and Cedarville University from 2021-2023. Prior to Cedarville Smith had a ten-year run as the women’s head coach at Bryan College in Dayton, Tenn. He produced an impressive resume at Bryan where he is...

Tiffany Sardin is in her first season as the Women’s Basketball Head Coach at Presbyterian College in . She was previously the Associate Head Coach at Saint Louis University where she helped the Billikens win the Atlantic-10 Conference Tournament Championship and earn a bid to the NCAA Tournament. Prior to her one season at Saint Louis, Sardin was the Head Coach at Chicago State where the 2021-22...

The 15th 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". Rob's induction to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame End of practice drills/activities to end practice on a high note Keys to a good scouting report On this episo...

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the NBA Cup Championship game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder. They express their thoughts on the game's significance, attendance issues, and the overall format of the NBA Cup. The conversation delves into potential changes to the tournament structure, player motivation, and how these factors affect fan engagement. They also an...

welcome to the 72nd 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. December’s Round Table question is: What is the most underrated aspect of running a great practice? Our Coa...

Brad Fischer is in his 13th season as the Women’s Basketball Head Coach of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. Fischer has won more than 265 games in his 12 plus seasons and guided the Titans to the NCAA Division III Championship nine of the past ten tournaments. Under Fischer’s guidance UW-Oshkosh reached the Elite Eight in 2022 and the Sweet Sixteen in 2024 in addition to numerous second and th...

On this episode of the Hoop Heads Podcast, Mike and Jason discuss the NBA Cup Quarterfinals and delve into the strengths and weaknesses of the Milwaukee Bucks, the struggles of Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, and the rising potential of the Atlanta Hawks. They express disappointment in the Phoenix Suns due to injuries, discuss the Memphis Grizzlies' unexpected success, and critique the Chris...

Tom Sadler is in his second season as a varsity boys’ basketball coach at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Previously, he was the Head of Performance Basketball at the University of Essex in the United Kingdom. Tom was also the Director of ONE2ONE Basketball from 2015-2022 in addition to working at several other academies in the U.K. Tom played collegiate basketball at Franklin Pierce University...

Rus Bradburd was an assistant men’s basketball coach for 14 seasons at UTEP and New Mexico State University. He eventually left the game to pursue a life in writing. Rus’s latest book is the satirical novel, “Big Time” a mirror to the distorted reality of sports on modern American college campuses. All five of his books focus on the intersections of sport, social progress, politics, and race. He w...

On this episode of the Hoop Heads Podcast, Mike and Jason dive into the NBA Cup and the future of Zion Williamson. They also evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the Denver Nuggets and Orlando Magic. The conversation also touches on the Brooklyn Nets' playoff potential and the overall state of the Eastern Conference. Next, Mike Jason discuss the implications of two-way contracts, analyze the W...

Annie McDonald is a dual sport athlete at Spire Academy in Geneva, Ohio where she competes in both Track & Field and Basketball. Annie grew up in Santa Barbera, California playing a variety of sports before focusing on basketball and track. McDonald has competed in the Junior Olympics twice, in Javelin, Discus and Shot Put. This past summer, she was selected to play on a basketball team that t...

Hannah Dewater is the Girls’ Basketball Head Coach at Union Mine High School in El Dorado. California. Hannah previously served as a student manager and then assistant coach at her alma mater, Simpson University. Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod. Make sure you’re subscribed to the Hoop Heads P...

On this episode of the Hoop Heads Podcast, Mike and Jason discuss what various teams across the NBA are thankful for as the season progresses. They highlight the Cleveland Cavaliers' gratitude for coach Kenny Atkinson, the Orlando Magic's rising star Franz Wagner, and the trade between the Knicks and the Timberwolves, focusing on the impact Karl Anthony Towns and Julius Randle on their new teams....

Ben Betts is the Head Coach of the Boys’ National High School Basketball team at Combine Academy in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Betts has accumulated 34 years of experience as a college coach. After beginning his coaching career at South Carolina State, Betts has been an assistant at College of Charleston, VCU, Oklahoma, Tennessee State, IPFW, Georgia Southern, Western Carolina, and Winthrop. Addi...

The 14th 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”. BLOBs and SLOBs - Philosophy and how to effectively practice them How to handle player and team rankings Game day routines for coaches On this episode Mike and Jason welcome back Rob Br...