King of the Court

Send us Fan Mail The MLP Mid-Season Tournament is finally here, and we're breaking down everything you need to know before the action begins in Grand Rapids. This week we preview every first-round matchup, discuss which teams have the best chance to make a run, and debate whether Australia or any of the international teams can pull off an upset. We also dive into one of the biggest conversati...

Send us Fan Mail The professional pickleball world had one of its craziest weeks yet. Tyler Loong and Jimmy Miller break down everything from the shocking Rachel R scoreboard incident, controversial MLP trades, surprising upsets, DreamBreakers, player hype, league issues, and what needs to change if professional pickleball wants to continue growing. 00:00 Fan behavior & where the line is 00:48...

Send us Fan Mail The MLP drama continues. This week Tyler Loong + Jimmy Miller break down everything that happened at MLP St. Pete, including the controversial Casey Diamond situation, questions surrounding Palm Beach's roster decisions, the upcoming waiver wire, and what could happen before the trade deadline. They also discuss: * MLP St. Pete atmosphere and venue review * Casey Diamond&apos...

Send us Fan Mail MLP Austin delivered one of the wildest weekends of the season. In this episode of KOTC, Tyler and Jimmy break down the biggest storylines from Austin, including player absences, controversial no-shows, heated on-court drama, major trade news, and a full recap of Championship Sunday. The guys discuss the Dallas Flash's shocking performance, the blockbuster Tyra Black trade, J...

Send us Fan Mail KOTC breaks down everything that happened at MLP St. Louis, including the controversial court conditions, Riley Newman’s injury, DreamBreaker strategy debates, and which teams are rising or falling after another major league event. We discuss: The rollout court controversy in St. Louis  Why players were frustrated with the venue setup  Riley Newman’s injury and Brooklyn’s outlook...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of KOTC!  This week Tyler Loong & Jimmy Miller break down everything from MLP Columbus , including the California Black Bears' performance, the continued struggles of the St. Louis Shock despite one of the most expensive rosters in MLP history, and whether the pickleball world is too quick to overreact to a single event. The guys discuss th...

Send us Fan Mail KOTC is back breaking down EVERYTHING from the wild MLP Dallas weekend at Pickler Universe — including the controversial new MLP rules, Ben Johns’ dominant performance, DreamBreaker strategy, player rankings drama, and whether international PPA events are gaming the system. Tyler and Jimmy discuss the chaos surrounding blue cards, standing restrictions, phone bans, injury replacem...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of King of the Court, Tyler and Jimmy break down everything heading into the first Major League Pickleball event of the season at Pickler Universe in Dallas. They preview the biggest matchups, debate new team lineups, discuss waiver wire moves, and analyze how teams might use younger players this season. Jimmy/Tyler also recap PPA Asia, react to rumors surrounding...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of King of the Court, Tyler and Jimmy break down everything from the PPA Finals and San Clemente 500, including partnership rumors, controversial line-calling technology, MLP storylines, and the future of pro pickleball. Jimmy absolutely unloads on the New Jersey 5s logo, while Tyler shares behind-the-scenes stories from competing in the finals himself. We also dis...

Send us Fan Mail This week on KOTC we break down one of the biggest moments in pickleball history — a $225 million investment into the UPA and what it means for the future of the sport. From MLP and PPA growth to players cashing in, KOTC is diving into the real story behind the headlines (and calling out the misinformation along the way). We also recap the Atlanta tournament, including The rise of...

Send us Fan Mail This episode of KOTC gets WILD. We kick things off with one of Jimmy’s craziest 7 on 7 stories you’ll ever hear that completely spiraled out of control. From trash talk to parents getting involved, it’s a perfect example of everything wrong (and hilarious) about youth sports culture today. Then KOTC shifts back into pickleball and breaks down everything you need to know heading in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of King of the Court, we break down one of the most chaotic weeks in pickleball in a long time. From controversial line calls and cheating accusations to a shocking disqualification mid match and everything in between.  KOTC dives into the drama surrounding the U.S. Open, including questionable calls, player reactions, and the growing conversation around officiatin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of King of the Court (KOTC), KOTC breaks down some of the biggest storylines in and around pickleball, from the Joola lawsuit against multiple paddle companies.  KOTC also previews the Sacramento Open with key matchups and players to watch, dive into the implications of the Joola lawsuit on the paddle industry, and discuss how NIL deals are reshaping athlete earnin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the King of the Court (KOTC) podcast covers a wide range of topics from the PPA Hanoi Cup and also the PPA Newport Beach Challenger tournaments. Jimmy and Tyler recap the PPA Asia Hanoi Cup, highlighting the challenging conditions (extreme heat, humidity, and questionable court quality) and the continued dominance of American players despite international partic...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy go over the latest pickleball tournament in the desert. They talk about all the upsets and results. They then talk about the latest news of Proton Pickleball being banned from PPA events for further notice…  They end with a Q+A with questions from the fans, SO don’t forget to send us your questions!  Let us know what we should cover on the pod in f...

Send us Fan Mail Pickleball Club Mastermind: Maximize Your Revenue. Minimize Your Expenses Imagine Spending 3 Days With Top Pickleball Club Owners And Business And Marketing Experts Who Are Running Pickleball Clubs At The Highest Level... In this video, KOTC briefly attends one of the Club Masterminds and speaks with some of the attendees.  These are real future and current operators that are atte...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy start by catching up and sharing anecdotes. They go over the MLP drama and the latest drafts. They then talk through the latest PPA event that was overtaken by the wind! They talk about each event and the pairings and the results. They end with a Q+A with questions from the fans, SO don’t forget to send us your questions!  Let us know what we shoul...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy start by sharing stories from the last week and fun anecdotes. They then go through PPA Newport Beach and the results. They also talk about UPA wanting to make sure rules are being followed and fines being issued for behaviour. They end with a Q+A with questions from the fans, SO don’t forget to send us your questions!  Let us know what we should c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy start by shouting out the lead sponsor and then announce a BRAND NEW sponsor which is super exciting. They then talk about the latest rule change for line calls. And for the main event, they talk through the MLP Draft and all the drama that followed!  They end with a Q+A with questions from the fans, SO don’t forget to send us your questions!  Let...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy start by talking about the epic W from the US Hockey Olympic team and a NEW sponsor, The Pickler Universe! They then go over the latest pickleball tournament that just happened in Mesa, Arizona and recap all of the upsets and go through the upcoming MLP draft that is happening this week! They end with a Q+A with questions from the fans, SO don’t fo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy start by sharing a few stories over the last couple of weeks, talk about other sports and what’s been going on. They then go over the latest pickleball tournament that just happened in Cape Coral and preview the next tournament in Mesa.  They end with a Q+A with questions from the fans, SO don’t forget to send us your questions!  Let us know what w...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy talk about the latest announcements happening in the Pickleball world. They mention the name Sofia Sewing who will be breaking into the PPA and MLP circuit in the next year! MLP 2026 season is getting closer and so they talk through the teams and what predictions they have for upcoming drafts! They end with a Q+A with questions from the fans, SO do...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy are joined by the one and only Layne Sleeth, fellow Black Bear and Pro Player on the Pickleball tour. She talks about her extremely sporty background, and what her experience has been leading up to her career in pickleball. She goes through what her year looks like and her partners for the remaining of 2026. They end with a Q+A asking Layne a few q...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy talk through the latest PPA tournament in Minnesota. They touch on all of the results and their opinions based on the drawers. They touch on drama that happened and much more. They end with a Q+A from the fans, don’t forget to send us your questions!  Let us know what we should cover on the pod in future episodes and who we should get on, thanks fo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tyler and Jimmy talk through a week in the pickleball world! They talk through a Masters recap and how the tournament turned out, they go through the latest news and updates especially from MLP announcements and then talk through PPA Minnesota happening this week. They end with a Q+A from the fans, don’t forget to send us your questions!  Let us know what we shoul...