No Shot Clock

Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien break down the week in high school basketball. The episode opens with a mailbag and then Mike and Joe give their Two Takes. This week's feature is a look at the When Sides Collide shootout on Saturday at Benet. It's one of the best lineups of the season with Young vs. Glenbard West, Simeon vs. Glenbrook South, New Trier vs. Yorkville Christian and St. Ignatius vs...

Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen return to the traditional No Shot Clock podcast format. The episode opens with a mailbag and then Mike and Joe give their Two Takes. We wrap things up with a look at an exciting week of Public League basketball, breaking down some of the best matchups, surprise players and interesting storylines so far this season. 

Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien take a look back at a busy week of high school basketball, reviewing numerous holiday tournaments from all around the state. 

It's an all Holiday Tournament episode. Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen break down the brackets at Proviso West, Pontiac, York, Rich South, Hinsdale Central, Pekin, Bloomington, Centralia and Plano.

On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien discuss the Team Rose Classic and other action from a busy week of high school basketball. We answer some listener questions to open the episode and then give Two Takes, a weekly segment where we sound off on current issues in the sport or highlight certain teams and players. Then it's time for the feature segment of the sho...

On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien discuss the Chicago Elite Classic and other action from a busy week of high school basketball. Joe and Mike give their Two Takes and then give an in-depth look at some of this week's biggest games, including the Team Rose Classic at Mount Carmel.

On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien break down what they saw in the opening week of the 2021-22 high school basketball season.  The episode wraps up with a look at the busy week ahead.

Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien continue to preview the 2021-22 high school basketball season.  We dive into the following topics: * Two surprise teams not in the rankings that could do big things. * Two seniors set to blossom this year  * Two breakout underclassmen (juniors or sophomores) that people will get very familiar with this season. * Two storylines we are looking forward to following...

It's finally here. A real, full high school basketball season is on the way. The first games start on Monday. Get ready for the next five months with the preseason preview.  Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen start the season with an exclusive look at the preseason Super 25, talking about each of the teams that cracked the rankings. 

On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen debate the format of this hastily thrown together answer questions from the listener mailbag and give their Two Takes, a regular weekly feature of commentary and opinion on high school basketball. -Why didn't CPS plan a season-ending event or set of games? -Player of the Year discussion -Breaking down DePaul Prep's big Chipo...

On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien answer questions from the listener mailbag and give their Two Takes, a regular weekly feature of commentary and opinion on high school basketball. The mailbag is the biggest and longest of the season, with tons of questions addresed: -Is Simeon senior/Michigan recruit Isaiah Barnes a Player of the Year contender? -Mid-Suburb...

On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien answer questions from the listener mailbag and give their Two Takes, a regular weekly feature of commentary and opinion on high school basketball. The podcast concludes with a look at the week ahead. Topics include: -How good is Glenbard West and why they aren't in the Chipotle Classic -More shot clock debate -Should the ove...

On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien reveal the five teams that have surprised them the most with major success so far this season.  The episode opens with a listener mailbag and then Joe and Mike give their Two Takes, a regular weekly feature of commentary and opinion on high school basketball. The podcast concludes with a look at the week ahead. Topics includ...

On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen debate the recently revealed season-ending tournament, the Chipotle Classic.  Then we preview the top six basketball teams in the Chicago Public League, which begins its basketball season over the next week.  Then Joe and Mike give their Two Takes, a regular weekly feature of commentary and opinion on high school basketball....

Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien talk about their initial impressions of the very young and very short high school basketball season.  The episode opens with a brief news update and a listener mailbag. Then Joe and Mike give their Two Takes.  The podcast concludes with a look at the week ahead. Topics include: -Which players may have their recruitment hurt by the lack of a full season? -What is...

Michael O’Brien and Joe Henricksen get started on a new season of the podcast.  The episode opens with a big mailbag of listener questions. After that we break down the preseason Top 10, which is revealed for the first time.  The podcast concludes with a look at the week ahead.  Topics include: -How COVID-19 has changed recruiting -What is the status of Public League basketball? -How will Evanston...

Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien review the past week of action in Chicago high school basketball. The episode opens with a big mailbag of listener questions. After that we break down every Class 3A and Class 4A sectional semifinal, since that is the last basketball fans across the state will get this season.  The podcast concludes with a look at the possible top ten teams for next season.  Topi...

Michael O’Brien and Joe Henricksen review the past week of action in Chicago high school basketball. The episode opens with a quick preview of the Class 1A and Class 2A supersectionals and then we breakdown the five players that received votes for the Sun-Times All-Area team but didn’t make the final list of 20 players. After that it is all sectional talk. We break down every Class 4A sectional se...

Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien review the past week of action in Chicago high school basketball. The episode opens with an in-depth discussion of the Illinois High School Association’s tentative schedule for the new state finals weekend format. Topics include: -Why is the IHSA playing third place games at 7 pm on Thursday and Friday in the new state format? -Is Notre Dame the clear favorite in...

Michael O’Brien and Joe Henricksen review the past week of action in Chicago high school basketball. The episode starts up with our Two Takes.  Then we get into the feature segment, where we dive into a huge listener mailbag full of all types of questions. Things finish up with a brief look at the week ahead. Topics include: -Could Barrington make a state tournament run? -Will Evanston make it to...

Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien review the past week of action in Chicago high school basketball. The episode starts up with a big listener mailbag followed by Mike and Joe each giving their Two Takes. Then we get into the feature segment, where we answer some of the season’s big questions.  Things finish up with a brief look at the week ahead. Topics include:  -Does Joliet West have enough to...

Michael O’Brien and Joe Henricksen review the past week of action in Chicago high school basketball. The episode starts up with a huge listener mailbag followed by Mike and Joe each giving their Two Takes. Then we get into the feature segment, Conference Surprises, where we breakdown some of the things that have surprised us so far in various conference races. Things finish up with a brief look at...

Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien review the past week of action in Chicago high school basketball. The episode starts up with a quick listener mailbag followed by Mike and Joe each giving their Two Takes. Then we get into the feature segment, The Stock Report, where we each breakdown five teams whose stock we think is overvalued and five teams whose stock we would purchase.  Things finish up wit...

Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen review the past week of action in Chicago high school basketball. The episode starts up with a listener mailbag followed by Mike and Joe each giving their Two Takes. Then we get into the feature segment, talking about eleven teams that have flown under the radar while putting together excellent seasons.  Things finish up with a brief look at the week ahead. Topic...

Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien review the past week of action in Chicago high school basketball.  The episode starts up with a huge listener mailbag and then Mike and Joe each pick five breakout players that have opened eyes this season. Things finish up with a brief look at the week ahead. Topics include: -DeKalb’s new status -More shot clock talk -The state bracket has been determined. A loo...