Hoopsology

He is a Senior Writer for Front Office Sports and the host of the Front Office Sports Today Podcast we welcome Owen Poindexter  Senior Writer for Front Office Sports and the host of the Front Office Sports Today, Owen Poindexter joins Hoopsology to discuss the NBA’s future after the conclusion of the NBA Finals. Owen gives his opinion of WBD potentially losing the NBA rights, the importance of TV...

Matt and Justin dissect the 2024 NBA Finals with a deep dive into the Boston Celtics' championship run. We celebrate their 18th title, solidifying their place as the winningest franchise in basketball history. We analyze the performances of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, with Brown taking home Finals MVP honors. The hosts also break down the Dallas Mavericks' Finals collapse and what caused their...

In this edition of Hoopsology’s In The Lab, Justin and Matt explore what happens when the WNBA is thrown into the mainstream and the societal culture war. We also give our thoughts on Caitlin Clark being left off Team USA for the Olympics and more! Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake...

Lakers in Coaching Limbo: Can They Find a Head Coach? Matt and Justin dissect the latest blow to the Los Angeles Lakers: their pursuit of Dan Hurley falling short. They debate whether the Lakers can find a suitable head coach to lead LeBron James and Anthony Davis. LeBron's Basketball Bromances: Kyrie Irving & JJ Redick The guys delve into LeBron James' well-known admiration for Kyrie Irving. Does...

Matt and Justin welcome J. Alphonse Nicholson who plays Chris Paul in the FX series Clipped which takes viewers behind the scenes of the Donald Sterling scandal that rocked not only the Clippers but also the sports world and based on the hit ESPN 30 for 30 podcast The Sterling Affairs. Nicholson shares his passion for hoops, how he landed the role, and what’s catching his eye during the NBA Playof...

In this packed episode of In The Lab, Matt and Justin discuss how the Indiana Fever is dealing with a rough start and the controversy surrounding the cheap shot Caitlin Clark received from the Chicago Sky’s Chennedy Carter. We also break down the top storylines that have occurred in the WNBA. The hosts also preview the upcoming NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics. Hoopso...

We have an episode that we have been looking forward to for a while. Our guest is a member of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters Donte "Hammer" Harrison. The Globetrotters holds a special place in basketball and we get Donte’s perspective regarding his passion for basketball, how he became a member of the team, his favorite moments, and how he holds multiple Guinness World Records®. Hoopsology...

We have a special guest joining this episode of Hoopsology. You might have seen his work on ESPN and now for the Chicago Sun-Times and he along with George Gervin wrote Ice: Why I Was Born to Score which is available now, we welcomed Robert Scoop Jackson onto the show. Scoop joins Matt and Justin to discuss his favorite basketball memories, writing the book with George Gervin, and what Gervin mean...

It’s an exciting time to be a fan of the WNBA and the league is planning on adding new teams, with its new addition of the Golden State Valkyries. In this edition of Hoopsology Justin and Matt welcome NBC Sports Bay Area Reporter Zena Keita to talk about what led San Francisco to gain a new WNBA franchise. We get her thoughts on the current WNBA season and what the future lies for the Golden State...

Matt and Justin break down the Conference Finals on Hoopsology, analyzing the Indiana Pacers' Cinderella run against the Boston Celtics. They also dissect the Minnesota Timberwolves' shocking upset over the defending champion Denver Nuggets and preview the upcoming series between the Wolves and the Dallas Mavericks. Plus, they dive into the offseason outlook for both the Nuggets and the New York K...

NIL and the transfer portal changed the DNA of college sports and we discussed whether the new changes are positive for student-athletes with the Washington Post’s Jesse Dougherty. Do opponents of NIL and the transfer portal have any credible arguments against the paradigm shift in college sports, we get Jesse’s perspective. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@...

Matt and Justin return to the lab to give you their impressions of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, their thoughts on the individual NBA Awards of MVP and Defensive Player of the Year, the future of NBA Broadcast Rights, and the beginning of the WNBA season. We also go in-depth if TNT loses the NBA.  Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin...

Howard Megdal, Author of “Rare Gems” and the host of Locked On Women's Basketball Podcast, joins the show to discuss the recent growth, past failures, and bright future of women’s basketball and the WNBA. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Rare Gems is available now: https://www.amazon.com/Rare-Gems-Generations-Women-Paved/dp/1637271980 Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's...

We welcome New York Times best-selling author, a professor at the University of Texas, and the author of Hoop Atlas, Kirk Goldsberry. Kirk goes in depth about LeBron’s Greatness, why the three point shot is important, and he explains how his book Hoop Atlas gives readers a visual tour through the three last decades of pro hoops history. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife.  Hoop Atlas is availab...

We’re back to discuss this absolute GOLD MINE of an NBA Playoffs Second Round! Luka vs SGA, Ant vs Jokic, Tatum vs Mitchell, and Haliburton vs Brunson: we break it all down and give our predictions. We also touch on Pat Beverly’s ridiculous behavior and Wemby’s unanimous Rookie of the Year Award campaign. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin...

We go back into the lab as Justin and Matt discuss the hottest storylines during the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Matt and Justin break down what the future lies for the Suns and why LeBron was so frustrated after his Lakers were eliminated from the playoffs.  Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: ...

Tim Chartier (Author of “Get in the Game” and Davidson Math Professor) joins the show to educate us on analytics in sports, basketball, sports injuries, and beyond! Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The postseason is not only on fire in the NBA but also internationally with EuroLeague Basketball. We speak with Evan Planchon, the Head of Digital Marketing at Euroleague Basketball. Justin goes in-depth with Evan about how EuroLeague works, the popularity of the league in Europe, its passionate fanbase, and the league’s relationship with the NBA. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@h...

The playoffs are in full gear and the Knicks have high expectations to advance far in the NBA Playoffs. Justin chats with The Associated Press’ Brian Mahoney about whether the Knicks can overcome the injury to Julius Randle and if New York is primed to make a huge run in the playoffs. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopso...

Matt goes into the lab solo as he provides a detailed preview of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Which teams did Matt pick to advance and will any upsets happen? Find out Matt’s picks for the first round of the NBA Playoffs! Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about y...

The momentum for women’s college basketball continues as the basketball world watched the WNBA Draft and is excited for the upcoming WNBA season. We welcome the Wall Street Journal’s Rachel Bachman onto Hoopsology to discuss how Caitlin Clark has affected the dynamic for the upcoming WNBA season, expectations for when she plays in the Olympics, the future of Dawn Staley at South Carolina, and a lo...

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin welcome tech expert Brian Tong to discuss how the recent release of the Apple Vision Pro will affect the NBA viewing experience.  Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We welcome back sportswriter for Ballislife, Sara Jane Gameli to discuss the state of gambling in the game of basketball, along with the growth of women’s college basketball. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ESPN’s Michael Eaves joins the show to discuss his favorite sports coverage moments, the rise of player media, the decline of journalism, the ascent of Caitlin Clark, and more! Be sure to catch Michael Eaves on Sportscenter! Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your a...

Justin Goodrum welcomes back Wes Goldberg of the Locked On Heat Podcast to discuss how the Heat have been hammered with injuries all season, will Pat Riley pursue a reconstruction of the roster, whether Tyler Herro is better off with another team, and if gambling will harm the future of the NBA.  Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitte...