Hoops & Recreation | A Basketball Podcast by Sneakers & Recreation

The team are well rested, and its time to talk all things basketball again! In this episode Mark, Matt and Wardy grade each teams free agency moves, discuss Summer League, and share their thoughts on the new In-Season Tournament. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

The NBA season has come to a close, and what a season it has been! In this episode Mark, Matt and Wardy share thoughts on Denver being crowned the 2022/23 NBA champions. The team also talk recent trade rumours, blockbusters trades, Ja's suspension, and give their top highlights from the season. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

The NBA finals have started and we have a series on our hands! In this episode Mark, Matt and Wardy recap the first two games from the NBA finals, and give their prediction for the next few games. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

The NBA finals have been set, and its what we all wanted (apart from Celtics fans)! In this episode Mark, Matt and Wardy recap the conference finals and make their predictions ahead of the NBA finals. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

Nuggets got Lakers fans feeling emo! In this episode Mark, Matt and Wardy discuss the mind blowing start to the conference finals. To close out the episode, the group also give their thoughts on the draft lottery, Doc Rivers being fired by Sixers and Nike pulling all JA1s from their website. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

And then there were four! In this episode Mark, Matt and Wardy look back at what unfolded in the second round, as well as give their predictions for the conference finals. To close out the episode, the group also give their thoughts on the 2023 All NBA team selections. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

Do you need to up your WNBA knowledge? Don't worry, we have you covered this week! Mark, Matt & Wardy are joined by Giulia Zed (@giuliaz12) to talk all things WNBA ready for the new season. Giulia also talks about being an ambassador in the sport, traveling the world through basketball, and the group give an update on this weeks playoff games. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on I...

Well...wasn't round 1 just full of surprises! In this episode Mark, Matt and Wardy give their thoughts on how round 1 ended, as well as an overview on what they are looking forward to going into round 2.

Just when you thought 2022/23 couldn't be any more exciting, the playoffs have been full of drama in round 1! In this episode Mark, Matt and Wardy give their thoughts on every round 1 series up to date, as well as a quick recap on the most recently announced end of season awards. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

Game 1 of the playoffs is in the books and Mark, Matt & Wardy are joined by former Clippers dancer Brooke Preston (@bmpresto) to give a recap. Brooke also shares how she became a 9x NBA dancer, as well as how she became a social media hit recreating player tunnel fits! Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

The 2022/23 regular season has come an end, and the playoffs are days away! In this episode Mark and Matt discuss a drama filled final day of the season, recap their predictions for the regular season standings, and unpack who our listeners think will walk away with the end of season awards. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

Welcome to the Hoops & Recreation Halftime Show! In this episode, Mark, Matt and Wardy answer questions submitted by listeners, and give their thoughts on the current playoff picture. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation

The playoffs are almost here, and everyone is getting excited! In the first quarter Mark, Matt and Wardy look back at some of the highlights from the week, including the return of Ja Morant for Memphis. During the second, Matt shares his experience from attending an early screening of Air The Movie. Moving into the second half, everyone goes a bit Lin-sane for the third quarter throw back. In the...

Welcome to the Hoops & Recreation Halftime Show! In this episode, the group are joined by two WBBL stars Claire Paxton (@clazzapee) and Tia Freeman (@tiafreeman) of Essex Rebels as they discuss their journeys as pro ballers, and all things basketball. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation

The episode where Wardy was the only one who swore! In the first quarter Mark, Matt and Wardy look back at some of the highlights from the week, including another Clippers v Knicks matchup. During the second, Mark challenges Matt and Wardy to a game of 'who wore that fit'. Moving into the second half, Mark brings the team his origin story in this weeks third quarter throwback. In the fourth, Mark,...

Welcome to the Hoops & Recreation Halftime Show! In this episode, Mark tells stories from the games he saw whilst in New York, and the team talk league updates. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation

The big three turns into a big two for the week! In the first quarter Matt and Wardy recap a historic 2OT game between Kings and Clippers. During the second, Matt and Wardy play a game of start, bench, cut with signature sneaker lines. Moving into the second half, the guys discuss the game that created the phrase "You just got Mozgov'd" in this weeks third quarter throwback. In the fourth, Matt an...

Welcome to the Hoops & Recreation Halftime Show! In this episode, the group recap the NBA All-Star weekend, as well as some buyout market updates. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation

What a week to be a basketball fan! In the first quarter Mark, Matt and Wardy look back at some of the highlights from teams who made big moves at the trade deadline. During the second, the squad discuss Nike gifting LeBron a pair of 1-of-1 customs after breaking the scoring record. Moving into the second half, Wardy FINALLY reveals his favourite All-Star game in this weeks third quarter throwback...

Welcome to the Hoops & Recreation Halftime Show! In this episode, the group are joined by Dav (@daddydav) as they discuss the recent Kyrie trade drama, and the final All-Star 2023 selections. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation

Its rivals week! In the first quarter Mark, Matt and Wardy look back at some of the highlights from rivals week. During the second, the squad discuss the League Fits All-Star selections. Moving into the second half, Wardy takes the team back to Lebron's 52 point game against Knicks in this weeks third quarter throwback. In the fourth, Mark, Matt and Wardy look ahead at what games they have circled...

Welcome to the Hoops & Recreation Halftime Show! In this special Kobe Bryant memorial episode, the group are joined by Skillz (@skillz_on_insta) as they recall some of their fondest memories of Kobe and look back at his final game. Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation

We are half way through the season, and its time to check on our predictions! In the first quarter Mark, Matt and Wardy look back at some of the predictions the team made at the start of the season. During the second, the squad discuss the recent fake JT1 pics, as well as some other upcoming sneaker releases. Moving into the second half, Matt takes the team through one of his favourite Clippers ga...

Welcome to the Hoops & Recreation Halftime Show! In this extended episode Matt, Mark and Wardy discuss who they think should make the All-Star game from both conferences.  Remember to follow @sneakersandrecreation on IG for all Hoops & Recreation updates.

WTF IS THIS SEASON?! In the first quarter Mark, Matt and Wardy recall a historic week of games. During the second, the team chat about Ja Morant debuting the Ja 1 on Christmas day. Moving into the second half, Wardy takes the team through his top 5 moments of 2022. Finally in the fourth, Mark, Matt and Wardy look ahead at what games they have circled in their diaries for this upcoming week. Rememb...