Juniata Men's Basketball Show

Join us for part 2 of our heartfelt journey through the legacy of Juniata basketball irecorded during a vibrant alumni weekend. Delve into the deep-rooted bonds of our Juniata family, including Nate DaCanal, Cameron Keck, John Kelly, Chase Husted, Jeremy Hayes, Evan Eisenhart, Dino Brown, Kohl Bernarding, and Gabe Guidinger as they share their personal experiences on the court and beyond. From lig...

Get ready for an exciting weekend as the Juniata Men’s Basketball Show dives into the much-anticipated annual Alumni Game! Hosts Tom Frank and Drew "Biz" Besket are joined by Assistant Coach Nick Hager, Team Gold’s #1 draft pick Chase Husted, and Team Blue’s top selection John Kelly to break down the draft and share what’s in store for this year’s showdown. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, draft st...

Join hosts Tom Frank, Drew "Biz" Beskett, and head coach Greg Curley for a festive episode of the Juniata Men’s Basketball Show. The crew reflects on holiday traditions, shares favorite Christmas movies (spoiler: Die Hard is in!), and dives deep into the upcoming Doc Green Tournament. Hear insights on the competition, including matchups against Immaculata, Hood College, and New Jersey City Univers...

We’re diving into some hot debates and cool strategies this week! Coach Greg Curley shares his take on sportsmanship—should teams always play to the buzzer, or is there a point where respect for your opponent comes first? And what about Penn State? Should their focus be on the Big Ten Championship or locking in a home game? We’ve got opinions, and we’re not holding back. Coming off a tough loss ag...

In this week’s episode of The Juniata Men's Basketball Show, Tom, Biz, and Coach Curley dive into Thanksgiving week. The trio kicks off by sharing their love (and occasional gripes) about Thanksgiving traditions, from turkey and stuffing to acceptable napping. On the basketball front, the team reflects on two hard-fought losses: a nail-biting overtime thriller against Lycoming and a defensive grin...

In this week’s episode of The Juniata Men’s Basketball Show, Tom, Biz, and Coach Curley break down the first three games of the season. While the Eagles are off to an 0-3 start, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic. With a roster stacked with talented freshmen and returning players adjusting to new roles, the team is navigating the challenges of growth and chemistry. Coach Curley highlight...

Ready for an exhilarating start to the Juniata Men's Basketball season?  Join us as Coach Curley provides crucial insights into the team's preseason scrimmages against McDaniel and Dickinson, sharing the invaluable lessons learned.  Plus we'll meet three critical players to this season's success – Neco Campbell, Mason Hardy and Tyler Lapetina. We hear about their off seasons, how they first met an...

O' boy do we have an entertaining and insightful episode of the Juniata Men's Basketball show for fans of all ages. We kick things off with a lively chat about our favorite sports teams beyond the court, revealing our die-hard allegiances. From the Steelers to the Commanders, Celtics, and Auburn sports, our lineup of hosts and guest, share what makes their sports hearts beat faster. Assistant Coac...

How do you build a winning basketball program from the ground up? This week on the Juniata Men’s Basketball Show, we spotlight Regis Head Coach Nate Hager, tracing his path from player to assistant at Juniata and now leading the charge at Regis College. Nate shares how his time at Juniata shaped his coaching philosophy, and we explore the lasting bond between him and Coach Curley. Alongside these...

We tip off this week's episode with Tom's brand new State College sweatshirt,  cherished memories of Suzy Wong's egg rolls, and a lively look at the early days of the academic year at Juniata. Coach Curley dives into the nuts and bolts of what the team's first practice may look like, with special emphasis on the foundational  defensive principles that sets his Eagles apart from the rest of the Lan...

What is it like to transition from the basketball court to the recording studio? Find out as we catch up with Juniata Basketball Class of 2014, #15 Dimitri Ross, a.k.a.  Rosetti, a.k.a. Sal-va-tor-e Ro-setti, a.k.a. D_Ross_The_Boss. From his early days in Petersburg, Virginia, to his introduction to Huntingdon, PA, Dimitri shares how his journey as a member of the the "Legacy of Seven," shaped his...

When Tom returns from an Ocean City vacation, the fellas can't help but reminisce on their questionable choices in beach hotels. Has anyone else called the the Plim Plaza or Monticello home for the week? Curious about what goes into scouting and recruiting at summer basketball tournament? We break down the ins and outs of attending basketball showcases around the region, including dodging parking...

On this special episode of the Juniata Men's Basketball Game, Tom, Biz and Curley get into all sorts of topics including Dan Hurley's decision to stay at UConn to pursue a 3rd consecutive National Championship, an open door to Frank Vogel as both a guest on the show and Tom's assistant on Team Blue, why anyone would possibly want to coach and what Curley looks for in a Juniata basketball player. C...

Join Tom, Biz, and Coach Curley on this week’s Juniata Men's Basketball Show as they sit down with one of the most accomplished players in Juniata history, Jeremy Hays. A 2014 graduate, Jeremy left an indelible mark on the court, holding both school and conference records for steals (261) and assists (474), scoring an impressive 1,289 points, and earning Landmark 1st Team honors his senior year. I...

Join hosts Tom , Biz , and Coach Curley on this episode of the Juniata Men's Basketball Show as they honor the remarkable journey of the graduating seniors from Juniata College. In this special episode, we spotlight the eight outstanding seniors who are poised to embark on their next chapter. Tune in as we sit down with Kade Anzulavich, Chase Husted, and Dino Brown to discuss their future aspirati...

🎙️ Strap in for some off-season hoops banter! Why settle for one Coach Curley when you can double the fun? Join Tom, Biz, Coach Curley and the OG Curley himself, Coach Kevin Curley from McDaniel College, as they serve up the inside scoop on all things basketball. 📜 Coach Kevin dives deep into the history of the Green Terror while giving us the lowdown on McDaniel's past season. Meanwhile, the fel...

With a 83-77 victory over Alvernia last Sunday, the Juniata Men’s Basketball Team won its third ECAC Championship and wrapped up the 2023-2024 Juniata Basketball Season. Join Tom, Biz and Coach Curley as they celebrate a championship, the great 8 senior class, and Chase Husted being named the program's sixth Landmark Conference Senior Scholar Athlete. The fellas also dive into the NCAA Tournaments...

Mark it down now - Sunday, March 3, 2024 - The Shot by Tyler Lapetina to send us to OT in the semifinal ECAC Post Season Tournament game between our Eagles and Penn State Behrend. Join Tom, Biz and Coach Curley as they break down the game that was truly a microcosm of the 2023-2024 season. We had highs, we had lows, we had a record breaking game by senior Chase Husted and yes, we get to talk about...

Sometimes it’s what you learn from a game that can be just as important as winning the game. We fell a bit short against Wilkes in the Landmark Conference Championship Tournament but as Coach Curley tells Tom and Biz, “Sometimes you just play good games against good team. I could not have asked for anything more from our group of guys, in terms of effort and cohesion.” But all was not lost, Tom, B...

Big wins, a playoff game on the horizon and it’s the 50th episode of the best D3 basketball podcast in the business. Join Tom, Biz and Coach Curley as they celebrate victories over Susquehanna and Moravian to close the regular season at 15-10 and look ahead to an intriguing first round Landmark Conference Tournament matchup at Wilkes this Tuesday night at 7pm. In honor of the 50 episode, the fella...

Well, it wasn’t exactly the best stretch in Juniata-land this past week. However, to help us get over two tough losses, Tom walks us through his 7-step therapy plan which begins with reflecting and accepting the losses. But no fear, by the end we had parked the negativity, visualized success and were setting our short-term goals. Tune in as we look ahead to the last week of the regular season, inc...

The University of course… and Drew aka Biz when it comes to the Alumni Game. Join the fellas this week as we, well really just Tom, breaks down the key moments in the Alumni Game. We also talk about momentum, the mental aspects of the game, the five game winning streak and the BIG week that is starring us down. We got Catholic on Wednesday and Goucher on Saturday. So come one, come all for this We...

This past Saturday was a special one at Juniata College. It was Alumni Saturday and the pod was on campus LIVE to capture all of the excitement. From the men’s alumni game through post game interviews, you will get to hear and SEE it all. That’s right #JuniataNation, this week’s episode is not only on Apple and Spotify but also YouTube – https://youtu.be/5M4W3HbdHyI Join Tom and Biz as they give a...

We are deep into the season, but this week on the show we need to take a timeout to acknowledge and appreciate Coach Curley’s 300th win at Juniata. The win came following a big Evan Eisenhart three in the final minute of Saturday’s 80-78 victory at Scranton. Tom, Biz and our very special guest (he will also be forever know as the first pick in 2023-2024 Alumni Game Draft) give Coach his flowers on...

Following a tough one at Catholic and nail-biter at home vs Drew, the fellas had to put these losses behind us quickly. But not all is lost. With 10 conference games remaining, it’s time for Juniata to make a run. Join Tom, Biz and Coach Curley as they take a look at this week’s matchups versus the Riverhawks and Royals, remember last year’s Palestra experience, debate the perfect temperature sett...