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On this episode, Mike and Jason focus on teams that could be considered 'Sneaky good' for the upcoming season. They analyze the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic from the Eastern Conference, highlighting their recent roster changes and potential for improvement. The conversation then shifts to the Western Conference, where they evaluate the San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers, discussing th...

Kevin Hovde was hired as the 24th Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Columbia University in March of 2025. He returns to the Lions after helping the University of Florida Gators win a National Championship this year as an assistant to Head Coach Todd Golden. Hovde went to Florida after spending the 2021-22 season at his alma mater, Richmond, under the direction of his former head coach Chris Mooney. W...

Alex Popp is in his first year as the Director of Basketball at The Winchendon School in Winchendon, Massachusetts. Popp most recently served as the Head Coach of the Academic Post-Graduate team at IMG Academy for 5 seasons. Prior to IMG Popp was the Head Coach at Vermont Academy, a perennial NEPSAC power, from 2014 to 2020 where he developed seven top 100 nationally ranked players, two NBA Draft...

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the latest developments in the NBA offseason, including the impact of DeAndre Ayton signing with the Lakers, the Norm Powell, John Collins, Kevin Love trade, and Kyle Lowery returning to the Sixers. They also delve into Paolo Banchero's contract extension, Mike Brown with the Knicks, and speculate on LeBron James' future with the Lakers, considering potentia...

Terrance “Munch” Williams has been the Executive Director of ProScholars Athletics since 2008. Under his leadership, ProScholars Athletics has grown from one team of a handful of afterschool students to a basketball program recognized as the top men's basketball AAU program in the country. His new book “Here are the Answers: A Roadmap for Navigating Success in the Business of Youth Basketball” off...

Zack Thomsen is entering his third season as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at DII Frostburg State University. Thomsen increased the Bobcats’ win total by 9 in his second year. Thomsen came to Frostburg having been the head coach at the State University of New York at Delhi for seven seasons. During his tenure, he compiled 123 total wins, including reaching at least 20 victories in each of the pa...

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss NBA free agency 2025, analyzing the moves made by all 30 teams. They discuss the implications of trades, signings, and losses, evaluating how each team has fared in the offseason. From the Atlanta Hawks' potential to rise in the Eastern Conference to the struggles of the Washington Wizards and the uncertain future of LeBron James, the hosts provide insights...

Sean Hanna has been a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at East Stroudsburg University for 4 seasons. Hanna previously served as a graduate assistant for the program from 2017-19. Since graduating with a master's degree from ESU in 2019, Hanna served as the director of basketball operations at Division I Lafayette College. As a student-athlete at Moravian College, Hanna averaged 10.2 points per gam...

Coretta Brown will be entering her fifth season as a Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Eastern Kentucky University. She previously served two season as an assistant at Georgia Southern University. Before her time at Georgia Southern Brown was an assistant at the University of West Alabama from 2017 to 2019. Brown launched a new program when she became the first head coach at Thomas University...

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the recent NBA Finals, focusing on the Indiana Pacers' unexpected run and the impact of Tyrese Halliburton's injury. They analyze the Oklahoma City Thunder's championship victory and what it means for their legacy. The conversation shifts to recent trades, including Kevin Durant's move to the Houston Rockets and the Celtics' fire sale. The hosts also touch o...

Andrew Wingreen is the Head Men's Basketball Coach at New College of Florida having been hired on May 1, 2023 to start the Mighty Banyan program from scratch. In their first season as a member of the NAIA and The Sun Conference, Wingreen led the Mighty Banyans to a 14-15 (7-9) record, which would be good enough for fifth place in the conference. The Banyans qualified for the Sun Conference Tournam...

Welcome to the 78th 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. June’s Round Table question is: What’s your process for setting goals with your team at the beginning of th...

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the NBA Finals as we head into Game 6 on Thursday night. They break down J-Dub's 40 point Game 5 and Shai's season long MVP performances. Next, they discuss the Pacers and how hard it is to pin down where they rank in the hierarchy of the NBA heading into next season. Mike and Jason also look at all the Finals teams for the past 25 years and make the case th...

The 20th 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”. What is the right amount of summer contact days for high school coaches to have with their players? What is the biggest mistake high school coaches make when looking for or taking a new...

Brandon Ubel will be entering his 4th season as a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at the University of South Dakota. Prior to his time at South Dakota Ubel was the director of scouting at the University of Utah for one season in 2021-2022. Ubel began his coaching career as a graduate assistant coach at Utah State from 2019-21. Ubel was a four-year standout at the University of Nebraska from 2009-...

Following the Pacers Game 3 win over the Thunder, Mike shares his 5 key takeaways through the first 3 games of the 2025 NBA Finals. Visit our Sponsors! Give With Hoops Give With Hoops is a groundbreaking initiative that fuses basketball analytics with modern sponsorship. Built for teams who see data as opportunity, from AAU programs to college powerhouses. By tying on-court performance directly to...

Connor Harr is the Video Coordinator for the Osceola Magic, managing all film-related tasks and supporting player development, coaching, and team strategy. Harr previously spent five years at NCAA Division II West Liberty University, where he served as both Assistant and Head Assistant Coach. Known for its uptempo style, West Liberty boasts the highest winning percentage in NCAA men’s basketball s...

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. They analyze the game's key moments, standout performances, and the incredible comeback by the Pacers. They look back on the Pacers' playoff run that now includes 4 ridiculous comebacks topped off by clutch shots by Tyrese Haliburton. Finally, they attempt to make sense of this...

Tom McKeown is the author of This Is Panther Country: A Memoir of Youth, Underdog Spirit, and Basketball Glory, a classic underdog story of a high school basketball team's quest for glory and a young man's journey of growth, family, and determination. Set against the vibrant backdrop of mid-1970s Long Island, New York the book captures the excitement, challenges, and camaraderie of a small-town va...

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the upcoming NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder., the firing of Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau, and the overall performance of the Knicks during the season. The conversation touches on the Indiana Pacers' surprising run to the finals and their potential challenges on both sides of the ball. They discuss the strengths and weaknesse...

Sean Rossi is the Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Montclair State University where he has been on Head Coach Justin Potts’ staff for six seasons helping guide the Red Hawks to a .628 overall winning percentage during their tenure together. Rossi previously served as an assistant at Moravian, where he helped guide the Greyhounds to two 20 win seasons and back to back Landmark Conference ch...

Darris Nichols was hired as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at La Salle University on March 11, 2025. Nichols most recently served as the head coach at Radford University, where he amassed two 20-win seasons in four years (68-63), including a 20-13 record during the 2024-25 season. Nichols' coaching experience includes stints as an assistant coach at Florida, Louisiana Tech, Wofford, and Northern...

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. They touch on the lack of defensive intensity in the series and whether that is a result of the Pacers style of play. Next, they look at the performances of Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyrese Haliburton, and how their contributions affect their teams' chances of success. Mike a...

Nick Williams is heading into his first season as a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at McNeese State University. Williams spent the previous three seasons as an assistant at the University of Southern Mississippi from 2022-2025. Before joining the staff at Southern Miss he worked for 3 season at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Prior to Northwest, Williams spent the 2017-18 and 2018-19 se...

The 19th 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 into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame What Rob has learned from his son Trey's recruitment What has Rob energized heading into the summer On this e...