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Happy Veterans Day and there is a college hoops game on the USS Lincoln air craft carrier between Michigan State and Gonzaga, could it ever come to the 757? We go over some of the games in the NBA and the NCAA. The NBA has also released each teams City Edition jerseys for this year. We also have our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with University of Arkansas of Pine Bluff men’s basketball player, Chris Gree...

We go over the most recent games in the NBA and what we can look for this upcoming weekend and some predictions for the rest of the season. The first college football playoff picture has come out and will Tennessee stay atop or will they be taken off if Georgia wins this weekend? Kyrie Irving is facing backlash from the league after a recent post deemed anti-Semitic has landed him in hot water. Ne...

Should the lakers be worried after starting the season 0-4? Will UNC stay no. 1 or will a new underdog team join the top of the basketball country? We make our picks for this weekends slate of NBA and NCAA games. We also have our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with JetLyfe CO-CEO and owner of ReemMoneyPicks, Kareem Mchardy

On this day, all the stars align for a night of the NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL games. The NBA season is officially here!!! Are fan reactions and overreactions getting worse now more than ever? More FanDuel picks for the week and weekend. Finally, we have our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Overseas pro basketball star, Omar Lo

No suspension for Draymond after punching Jordan Poole, was that the best decision for the Warriors? Dan Snyder has “dirt” on a lot of people in the NFL, what or who is he blackmailing? NBA players will be assessed a tech if they shout/distract three-point shooters in game, near the bench area. Big shoutout to ODU and JMU as their game in November is already sold out. We go over the picks of the w...

We have a very special guest as Devon Calhoun, creator of “The Chosen League” podcast comes on to the show to talk about our many topics. First, we react to “pick your side” podcast episode debating if KD is a legend. Also, we go into if high school basketball should institute a shot clock, NBA mascots and how much they are paid, and we make some FanDuel picks for this weekends NFL and NCAA footba...

We talk about the electrifying Savannah bananas baseball team and how they have created a “Harlem globetrotter” vibe in the south and all across the country. Levar and I play “Over or Under” debating on if teams will improve their wins from last season or do worse. We also go over the weekend picks for NCAA/NFL games.

HBO is releasing a new documentary on oct. 11 called “38 in the Garden”, which reflects on Jeremy Lin and Linsanity at Madison Square Garden and his time with the Knicks. Now that the Suns and Mercury are for sale after the Sarver investigation, who are the likely candidates to fill in that position? Also, we have our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Keystone College Men’s Basketball Star, Jack Anderson...

Netflix has just released their trailer for “The Redeem Team”, which is the story of the 2008 Men’s Olympic basketball team. The investigation into Suns and Mercury owner, Robert Sarver has concluded and is facing suspension and a $10 million fine. Is this the start of another Donald Sterling incident? We also go over some weekend picks courtesy of FanDuel and make some responsible bets for colleg...

We dive into another weekend of NCAA Football as well as the first weekend of NFL. We also go over the Class of 2022 for the Basketball Hall of Fame. Finally, we have our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Pitt Panther Women’s basketball player, Amber “AB” Brown.

On this episode, I dive into all of the big games this weekend in the college football and NFL world. Also, with the NBA implementing a new in-season tournament for the 2023-24 season, will it work? I recap the latest untold documentary, “Race of the Century”. Finally, NBA 2k23 is out now on platforms, make sure to go grab your copy. Make sure to also check out our podcast and channel on all socia...

As Serena William’s career comes to an end at the U.S. Open, we look back on how dominate she has been and how much of an influence she has been for women in sports. NCAA football playoff committee has increased to a 12-team playoff format during the 2026 season. The G-League has decided to implement the Elam-Ending for all overtime games in the season. Is this a good idea that can grow or not nee...

On this episode, I discuss with Levar the latest Untold story: Operation Flagrant Foul, and if something like this can still happen today in sports, even with the addition of online gambling and betting apps. Over a year ago since Bishop Sycamore and their football program fooled the entire country by being a fake high school and the coach denying that he’s a con man. We also go over the WNBA play...

With some of the best in the NBA heading back home to represent their country in the EuroBasket tournament, which country do you believe will come out on top? WNBA playoffs are in the semi-finals, who will take home the trophy this year? With the NIL still growing and athletes taking advantage of it, what are some pieces of advice that some players could use when trying to market and network their...

With AND1 being the definition of streetball and mixtapes, would you say that BALLISLIFE is this generations AND1? Chet Holmgren will miss this season due to injury, what should the thunder look towards this season and next years draft? With the Bryant lawsuit ending and the LA county sheriffs office owes $31 million, and specifically Vanessa Bryant $16 million, what will happen for the legacy of...

In 2003, Rucker Park was supposed to host an epic 3x3 matchup, what would it look like in today’s NBA? We also have our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Drury Alumni, and current overseas pro baller, Conley Garrison. Finally, with Vol. 2 of Untold ending the beginning of September, we talk about the last documentary of the series: Race of the Century, discussing the Australia sailing team competing in t...

Netflix has another new “Untold” story coming at the end of August, and it is the story of Tim Donaghy, an NBA ref who decided to bet on games. We also discuss the All-Rookie WNBA team, including Sam Thomas who’s numbers are questionable. Joining us for our 1 on 1 Hooper profile is the newest member of the San Jose State Spartans Men’s Basketball program, Kellen King. We also go over Lebron’s new...

With NBA season around the corner, the NBA has already released the 5-Christmas day games. What could we expect from these games? With Krogers in Ohio branching out and going to add betting kiosks in 2023, will people be betting grocery money on parlays? Also, Jake rejoins us for our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Australian Pro basketball star, Austin Treweek. Finally, with the WNBA Playoffs starting...

With MLB having their “Field of Dreams” game, could someday the NBA and NFL have something like what the MLB has with “Field of Dreams” game and the NHL with “Winter Classic”? Bill Russell’s number 9 will be forever immortalized in the NBA, being just the 3rd number in all of sports being retired in their league, and the question is are their any other numbers throughout the wide world of sports t...

With Paolo Banchero and Dejounte Murray getting into it at the Tacoma Pro-Am, is it wise to keep getting pro players into these pro-ams or do players need to realize that it’s not the NBA play. Also, KD is trying to give an ultimatum to the Nets owner, is KD taking it too far? We also have our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Randolph-Macon star, Buzz Anthony. Finally, I go over the preview for a new Hu...

Bill Russell, an icon, a legend, of the greats to play the game. Rest In Peace. I have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with YKS Bulldawgs coach and founder, George James III. Also, we discuss the return of slamball, why ESPN 8 “The Ocho” is important what “sports” should be added to list, and finally with the return of NCAA football, if EA delivers, should they get the green light for an NCAA basketball...

Coming out the end of August, Netflix is releasing two new “untold” sports stories: “The Girlfriend that didn’t exist” and “The Rise and Fall of AND1”. Also, I have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Providence Women’s Basketball player, Janai Crooms. Finally, we go over some of the Greatest Sports movies of all time and what we consider the best and worst that have come out.

After winning another championship with the Warriors, Draymond Green is looking to capitalize on that and try to get a max deal with the organization. Do you think the Warriors will give it to him or will he be looking for a new home? With the pistons bringing back the “Grant Hill Teal” throwback jerseys, we go over some of the best throwback jerseys and give ideas for ways the NBA can bring those...

With the NCAA implementing new rules regarding the transfer portal, is the power going back to the players, or will this hurt coaches/athletic directors? Also, I have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Alabama Women’s basketball player, Hannah Barber. Finally, with more TBT basketball happening, and getting down to the nitty gritty of it, who do you guys think are the front runners to claim the $1 mill...

With the end of summer getting close and less than 2 months until NBA season, what’s left in free agency, and what is a Hot Take before the season starts? Also, I have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Cape Henry Collegiate School strength and conditioning coach, Phil Reichoff. Finally, with talks between the PAC-12 and BIG-12 ending, what could happen to the future of college conferences and mixing t...