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Mike & Jason discuss some big performances from Fred Van Vleet, Dame, & Jokic over the past week or so. Mike quizzes Jason on the worst players ever to score 50 points in a game. Next, they hit on the possibility of the All Star Game being played in Atlanta this March and what that might look like. Finally, they look at the current standing in both conferences and share their thoughts on s...

Fran Dunphy completed his 13th and final season at the helm of the Temple men's basketball program in 2018-19. The all-time winningest coach in Philadelphia Big 5 history, Dunphy was one of 25 active NCAA Division I coaches with 500 victories in his final season and is also just the fifth coach to win 200 games at two different Division I programs while also taking both schools to seven or more NC...

Welcome to At The Buzzer, the Charlotte Hornets Podcast, hosted by Matthew Wadleigh on the Hoop Heads Podcast Network. At The Buzzer is your audio home for all things Charlotte Hornets, part of the Hoop Heads Podcast Network. At The Buzzer is hosted by Matthew Wadleigh and details all the latest happenings with the Charlotte Hornets. The podcast will include Matthew's analysis and opinions on the...

Chistopher Spartz is the inventor & founder of SWSH. He is also the creator of Christopher Spartz Basketball and Spartz Sportz. Chris has been in and around basketball for decades. His experiences as a player, then later a coach and trainer, have given him the valuable insight into how the game is played, taught, and coached. Having participated in the highest levels of play, his passion for c...

Mike & Jason discuss Shaq's post game questioning of Donovan Mitchell and the timing of his criticism. Next, they look back at the anniversary of Kobe's tragic death and Mike shares his feelings on the passing of baseball legend Hank Aaron. Colin Sexton has taken a leap and the guys talk about his improvement and the Cavs' two wins over the Nets last week. Steph passed Reggie Miller to move in...

Kevin Sapara is in his first season as the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at Strongsville High School in the state of Ohio. Prior to his arrival in Strongsville, Sapara led Avon High School’s boys basketball program for eight seasons. His resume includes two Lorain County Coach of the Year awards and two conference coach of the year honors, as he guided the Eagles during their transition from the Wes...

Aaron Meyer & Josh Barnett from 19Nine Vintage Sports Apparel join us on this episode. Josh is one of the founders of 19Nine while Aaron hosts the 19Nine Podcast. Aaron & Josh know college basketball. They know the history, the rivalries, the championships, the nicknames, the eras, the legendary players and the historic coaches. This is, always has been, and forever will be their passion....

Mike & Jason discuss Kyrie's imminent return to the Nets. They look closely at the end of the Bucks / Nets game and try to determine what we learned. Next they talk injuries to key Blazers McColllum and Nurkic. They hit a quick discussion on the Cavs focused mainly on Andre Drummond and his fit long term. Finally, the guys look at the recent cancellations and wonder if there was/is another way...

Brian Stanchak is the Founder of the BDS Agency which is dedicated to providing individualized and innovative management to each of their coaching clients while forming long-term relationships with them and their families. Understanding the life and demands of a Division I basketball coach himself, Brian focuses on providing a service to coaches that he would have wanted as a coach. Since 2014, Th...

Hello and Welcome to the 25th 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: How do you motivate your team or an individual player? What wo...

Mike and Jason do an emergency podcast to discuss the blockbuster James Harden to the Nets trade. They discuss all of the moving parts, the immediate and future implications, and they give grades to each of the teams involved in the trade - the Nets, Rockets, Pacers, & Cavs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal d...

Mike & Jason discuss the NBA's new COVID protocols, the cancellation of games, and whether the season is in jeopardy. Next, they wonder about Kyrie Irving and what is really going on with his situation in Brooklyn. They finish the episode with a look at the early stat lines for some potential MVP candidates around the league. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in...

Lewis Shine is the author of "Defense: Keys to Becoming a Top Defensive Team". Lewis most recently coached at Winthrop University as the Associate Head Coach of the Women’s Basketball Team for the 2018-2019 season. Prior to Winthrop Shine coached at Central State University, a Division II school in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) where he was a part of two 20-game winning s...

Matt Langel is in his 10th season as the Colgate University Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Langel is already the second winningest head coach in Colgate men's basketball history. His career record stands at 139-151, including an 81-73 mark in league play. Langel is the three-time defending Patriot League Coach of the Year (2018, 2019, 2020). He has led Colgate to back-to-back Patriot League regular...

Welcome to The Wizards Hoops Analyst, The Washington Wizards Podcast, hosted by Bryce Haase on the Hoop Heads Podcast Network. The Wizards Hoops Analyst is your audio home for all things Washington Wizards, part of the Hoop Heads Podcast Network. The Wizards Hoops Podcast is hosted by Bryce Haase and details all the latest happenings with the Washington Wizards. The podcast will include Bryce's an...

Mike & Jason discuss the NBA's potential expansion plans and which cities are in line to land a team. Next they look at the early season performances of Giannis, Steph, Sexton, Emiid, & more. They finish the episode with a look at the current standings in both conferences and attempt to figure out which teams are for real and who may drop in the standings as the season goes on. Hosted by S...

Dennis Hopson is in his second season as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Lourdes University in Sylvania, Ohio. In his first season at Lourdes, and as a collegiate head coach, Hopson led the Gray Wolves to a 20-11 record and a tie for third place in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. A native of Toledo, Hopson arrived at Lourdes with more than 30 years of basketball coaching, recruiting,...

Denny Lennon is the host of Sports Stories with Denny Lennon, a video and audio podcast that focuses on uplifting stories told through long form interviews with a wide range of sports figures. Denny was born and raised in Venice, California as part of a family known for music but also highly passionate about sports. His true love for sports started in his own backyard. It was games in that yard th...

Terry Awls joined the Lourdes University men’s basketball staff as the junior varsity head coach in the fall of 2020. Awls has also served as the state director in Ohio for US Amateur Basketball, one of the largest travel/AAU associations in the country. He coached the Ohio Celtics 17U team to the US Amateur Basketball Division II national championship in 2019 after leading the 16U team the previo...

Welcome to Thunderous Applause, The Oklahoma City Thunder Podcast, hosted by Josiah Morton on the Hoop Heads Podcast Network. Thunderous Applause is your audio home for all things Oklahoma City Thunder, part of the Hoop Heads Podcast Network. Thunderous Applause is hosted by Josiah Morton and details all the latest happenings with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The podcast will include Josiah's analys...

Ken Rector is in his second season as the girls’ varsity coach at Barberton High School in the state of Ohio. Ken previously spent 20 years as the head boys basketball coach at Barberton High School. Rector's teams won 314 games over those 20 seasons, and his teams won eight conference titles, three district titles and over 70 percent of their games. He was the 2009 AP Ohio Div. I Coach of the Yea...

Mike & Jason discuss the James Harden/Rockets situation and then each of them share three things that caught their eye during Wednesday nights opening games across the league. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mike & Jason discuss the NBA's Opening Night Games. KD appears to be completely healthy and the Nets should be an offensive force. The Clips beat the Lakers, but it feels pretty meaningless. Then Mike & Jason share their thoughts on this week's contract extensions for Rudy Goebert, Luke Kennard, Jonathan Isaac, Markelle Fultz, OG Anunoby, & Kyle Kuzma. Finally they talk potential NBA e...

Check out episode 1 of the LA Hoops Pod on the Hoop Heads Podcast Network Chiz & Roman debate whether the Lakers or Clippers have a better roster, play “Would You Rather", and go Over/Under on Lakers and Clippers win totals. Plus, would you go to jail for 1 year to play 1 year in the NBA? Anything goes on the debut of the LA Hoops Pod. Follow LA Hoops on Social Media Twitter - @LAHoopsPod Inst...

We're bringing you episode one of Spanning the Spurs on the Hoop Heads Podcast Network. Spanning the Spurs host Corban Ford breaks down three storylines heading into this upcoming Spurs season. Is the preseason a precursor of things to come? What to do about DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge Looking forward to what we can see from these young Spurs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p...