Hoopsology

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin interviews Interim President & Chief Operating Officer of the three-time WNBA champion Los Angeles Sparks Natalie White. White discusses her journey from college hoops star to leading one of the most historic WNBA teams, the LA Sparks. Then Matt and Justin bring you up to speed regarding the first round of the NBA playoffs. As always, you can get in touch with...

Matt gives his 1st Round and overall NBA Playoff Predictions as well as a brief summary of what he's rooting for (let's just say it's very different than his picks). Are we destined for a Lakers/Nets Finals? Will an up-and-comer make a splash this year? How much longer will LeBron be the face of the league? All this and more! You can always send feedback and questions to hoopsologypod@gmail.com an...

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt break down the 2020 class of the Basketball Hall of Fame and preview the 2021 Class of the Basketball Hall of Fame. The hosts also present their picks for the NBA season awards and get you ready for the playoffs. Get in touch with the show through Facebook and Twitter, leave us a review on iTunes and email us at hoopsologypod@gmail.com. --- Support th...

In this edition of Hoopsology, Matt and Justin first welcome Jenna Contreras director of ESPN Films' Latest Documentary "144" that Takes Viewers Inside the WNBA's Unprecedented 2020 Season. Jenna describes what it was like inside the WNBA Bubble and what viewers will learn from watching the documentary. Then Matt presents his league trends and the hosts break down who deserves to be MVP besides Jo...

Justin Herzig joins the show to discuss NBA Top Shot: Is it viable? Will it ever top trading cards? What can we expect for the future of NBA Top Shot? All this and more! Like – Comment - Share – Subscribe Be sure to follow Justin Herzig here: https://twitter.com/JustinHerzig And while you're at it, check out https://otmnft.com/ Be sure to check out our podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p...

In this edition of Hoopsology, Matt and Justin welcome Ben Golliver onto the show to discuss his upcoming book, Bubbleball: Inside the NBA's Fight to Save a Season. Ben brings some incredible insight regarding his time inside the bubble from his fondest memories to the challenges he faced, Ben lets our listeners know what the real experience was like for himself and players alike during one of the...

Freddie Coleman of ESPN and ESPN Radio joins Justin to discuss NBA Playoff sleeper teams, the rarely-discussed pressure on Giannis in Milwaukee, the keys to the New York Knicks' success in 2021, the impact of fans returning in the upcoming playoffs, an unsung MVP candidate, and so much more! Follow Freddie Coleman here: https://twitter.com/ColemanESPN Be sure to check out The Freddie and Fitzsimmo...

Jeff Stotts, operator of instreetclothes.com and Certified Athletic Trainer, joins the show to give us a data-supported perspective on injuries in the 2021 NBA season. Does the NBA's injury report seem legit? What is the correct frequency of games to minimize injury risk in NBA schedule development? How has the NBA done with player safety since 2020? All this and more on this interview! Follow Jef...

Jon Weinbach, Executive Producer of Mandalay Sports Media and Producer of "The Last Dance" joins the show to reflect on the cultural impact of "The Last Dance" one year after its release.  Like – Share – Subscribe Be sure to check out our podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hoopsology/id1509790773 or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Join the conversation! Twitter: https://twitter.c...

Seerat Sohi joins the show to discuss current events in the NBA including the Knicks' success this year and how it translates to Regular Season Awards (MIP? COY? MVP?!). We also discuss what makes Draymond Green great and covering the NBA in a strange year and how sports media might look in the coming years.  Follow Seerat Sohi here: https://twitter.com/seeratsohi Also, we are beyond excited to an...

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin welcome Co-host of #TheBettingAcademy Podcast Gina Paradiso. We cover everything from Gina's opinions regarding when she first fell in love with basketball, trading cards, the coverage of the WNBA on ESPN, betting on basketball, and more. Follow Gina on Twitter Listen to #TheBettingAcademy Podcast Get in touch with the show through Facebook and Twitter...

In this edition of Hoopsology Matt and Justin welcome NBA writer and reporter for SB Nation's NetsDaily and co-host of the Wingspan Podcast, Chris Milholen. Chris brings his perspective regarding how LaMarcus Aldridge sudden retirement will affect the Nets, the ongoing drama surrounding the team, the Nets title chances, and more. Get in touch with the show through Facebook and Twitter, leave us a...

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt talk to the official DJ for the Milwaukee Bucks, DJ Shawna. This conversation goes into detail on how DJ Shawna went from basketball player into DJing for one of the top teams of the NBA. DJ Shawna discusses how she's able to keep the energy up during games with limited to no fans during the pandemic. Then the hosts discuss the sudden retirement of La...

In this edition of Hoopsology, Matt and Justin welcome the host of Twitch stream NBATopShotSteph, Steph Sutto. Steph brings sheds some light as to what to expect from NBA Top Shot in 2021. We also discuss with her the flaws in the platform and how they plan on making improvements. Steph also breaks down the sudden growth of NBA Top Shot in such a short time span. Get in touch with the show through...

In this edition of Hoopsology, we welcome women's basketball analyst, Rachel Galligan onto Hoopsology. The upcoming WNBA Draft is coming up and Rachel provides a full preview regarding who's poised to go number one. She also breaks down what the WNBA was like inside the bubble and previews what fans can expect this season.  Follow Rachel on Twitter Listen to Rachel's Podcast- Winsidr WNBA Show ---...

In this edition of Hoopsology, welcome founder of Ballislife.com, Matt Rodriguez. Rodriguez discusses his love for the game of basketball and how the AND1 Mixtape inspired him to found Ballislife.com. We also ask what challenges Rodriguez faced recording high school games, his website charitable efforts during the pandemic, how the site has been able to adapt to new challenges, and more. Check out...

In this edition of Hoopsology, we first welcome college basketball reporter Isabel Gonzalez back onto the show to talk about the New Mexico Men's basketball team's new head coach and we discuss New Mexico representation in the upcoming summer The Basketball Tournament. Then Matt presents his trending topics and the hosts discuss if the Suns, Jazz, or Denver can make a serious playoff run and why t...

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin chats with the co-host of the Club Top Shot Podcast, Peter Overzet. Peter explains that will happen to NBA Top Shot with Michael Jordan, Kevin Durant, and Klay Thompson investing in the platform. Overzet breakdowns what improvements can be made, the future of other sports using NFTs, and more. Follow Peter on Twitter: Peteroverzet.com  Watch Peter on YouTube W...

Jake Fischer joins the show to give us an in-depth overview of the recent history of tanking in the NBA.  What is it like for players on tanking teams? How do coaches prove their value during a tank? What has been the effect of the recent addition of the play-in tournament and the lottery reform changes?  Should there be anti-tanking laws in the NBA? All this and more!  Follow Jake Fischer here: h...

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt welcome co-host of the Spinsters Podcast, Jordan Ligons. We get Jordan's perspective on the NBA trade deadline, why the NCAA should be held accountable for their treatment of women's basketball players, the return of the WNBA, the NBA MVP race, and more. Follow Jordan on Twitter Listen to Spinsters on iTunes Follow Spinsters on Twitter Watch Hoopsolog...

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Matt welcome guest Bijan Bayne, author of Elgin Baylor: The Man Who Changed Basketball, onto the show to discuss the legacy of Elgin Baylor. Bayne educates us as to why hoops fans should respect the legacy of this laker legend. Then Matt and Justin break down LaMarcus Aldridge signing with the Nets and Andre Drummond signing with the Lakers. Get in touch w...

In this edition of Hoopsology, Matt and Justin first welcome co-host of The First Mint Podcast, Phil Doucet. His podcast discusses everything revolving around NBA Top Shot, and we get his take on how the trade deadline affected the NFT platform. Phil also provides great insight as to how he got involved with NBA Top Shot, the future of digital collectibles, and more. Then Matt and Justin breakdown...

We had the pleasure of welcoming Kelly Oubre Sr. onto the show! Kelly discussed how he grew to love the sport of basketball, how principles for martial arts helped to shape both he and his son's lives, how parents can support athletes of all different ages, the highlight of his son (Kelly Oubre Jr.) that means the most to him, NBA Draft Night from a father's perspective, and how Beast Developmenta...

Matthew Gutierrez of The Athletic, who covers Syracuse men's basketball, chats with Hoopsology about the Orangemen run to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament. He provides some great insight as to how Syracuse turned their season around. Matthew also discusses what challenges Syracuse had to overcome during the most unusual season in college basketball history. We also discuss the obstacles Buddy B...

In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin talks with Sports Illustrated's Robin Lundberg. Robin gives his take on Lebron James' injury and if his injury will hurt the Lakers' title hopes. We also discuss which player is the new favorite to win MVP. We also discuss the NCAA tournament, NBA Top Shot, and more.  Follow Robin on Twitter: @robinlundberg  Watch Robin on Sports Illustrated's YouTube Channel...