Pro Basketball Today with Coach Young

In this heartfelt episode of the Betting Above the Rim podcast, we pay tribute to our late friend and colleague, Dave Sharapan. The episode covers WNBA contract renewals, team performances, and key injuries as we analyze the playoff standings, with a notable focus on the New York Liberty's struggles. We also discuss major NBA injuries, Bruce Pearl's retirement from Auburn, and the impacts on the H...

In this episode of the Betting Above the Rim Podcast, recorded on September 17th, we discuss Paige Bueckers winning the WNBA Rookie of the Year award after a stellar season with the Dallas Wings. We also highlight Veronica Burton's Most Improved Player accolade and the latest standings and playoff updates in the WNBA. Additionally, we analyze the New York Knicks' recent signings and provide an off...

In this episode of the Betting Above the Rim podcast, we dive into the latest basketball news and analysis. Host celebrates a day before his 49th birthday by welcoming special guest Kate Constable, a sports broadcaster and betting analyst for BetMGM, Audacy, and YourBettingNews. They discuss the drama surrounding the Chicago Sky and Angel Reese's controversial comments about her teammates. Kate pr...

In Season 4, Episode 1 of the Betting Above the Rim podcast, we kick off by reminiscing about Jeremy Lin's memorable career as he announces his retirement from basketball. The host also discusses NBA team updates, including Kyle Neptune joining the Charlotte Hornets and the Milwaukee Bucks re-signing Thanasis Antetokounmpo. The episode dives deep into analyzing the upcoming NBA season, focusing on...

We dive into the NBA's latest headlines and analyses. We discuss Rick Carlisle's multi-year extension with the Indiana Pacers, his coaching journey, and his caliber. The episode also covers John Wall's official retirement and his impact on the game. Highlighting key updates in the WNBA, we spotlight the return of stars like Big Fi Na Kaler and Brianna Stewart. In our award tour, we examine the Eas...

On our Tip Off Topics, the injuries keep piling up for the Fever as Sophie Cunningham will miss the remainder of the season with knee surgery. In addition, Paige Bueckers became the fastest rookie in league history to record 500 points and 100 assists. It'll be very interesting to see how everything pans out for Paige and the future of the Dallas Wings going forward. Also, the Golden State Valkyri...

We got some news and updates from both the NBA and WNBA. Coach James Young will cover it all with you on this episode.  On our Tip Off Topics, Marcus Smart finds a new home in Los Angeles with the Lakers on a two-year deal. Kyle Filipowski was awarded Summer League MVP after posting remarkable numbers throughout the summer league season this year. In the WNBA, Jonquel Jones makes her return from i...

A ton of major updates and offseason moves took place over the weekend in the NBA as well as recapping the WNBA All Star Weekend and some upcoming action to go over. All will be discussed with Coach James Young on this episode.  On our Tip Off Topics, Damian Lillard and Chris Paul decide to sign back with their respective former teams. Lillard heads back to Portland on a three-year deal and Chris...

More NBA & WNBA action and news in the mix so Coach James Young has you covered on this episode.   Sad news to start the Tip Off Topics as Fever star Caitlin Clark suffered a groin injury during Indiana's win over the Sun on Tuesday. What does this mean for the Fever going forward? In addition, ESPN released its Top 20 WNBA Players in the league so far this season. Were they accurate or did so...

More NBA offseason movements and extensions that have occurred, the 2025 Summer League progresses, and some WNBA action as well. All will be discussed with Coach James Young on this episode.  On our Tip Off Topics, the Mavericks shutdown rookie Cooper Flagg after two performances in the 2025 Summer League. It seems that Dallas is satisfied with what Flagg brought to the table after two games. In a...

More offseason moves in the NBA unfold with some WNBA action along the way. All will be uncovered by Coach James Young on this episode.  On our Tip Off Topics, Coach reviews the max rookie contract extensions given to Orlando's Paolo Banchero and OKC's Chet Holmgren. Could both players either enhance or hinder their respective teams going forward? Anthony Davis had to get a procedure done on his e...

More offseason moves in the NBA are still brewing and the WNBA is approaching its midway point of the season. On this episode, Coach James Young goes through all of that and more, especially since some of the NBA rookies of the 2025 draft class will be taking part in this year's Summer League.  First up on our Tip-Off Topics, we review the three-team trade that involved Norman Powell being sent to...

On this episode with Coach James Young, we bring you an NBA free agency special, giving you two segments worth of the notable moves and signings that teams have made so far to kick off the offseason. In addition, we got some WNBA action to preview.  On our elongated Tip Off Topics, we reviewed some of the movements in the NBA free agency. There have been players going left and right to different t...

There’s been a ton of free agency and offseason moves, buyouts, and extensions made around the NBA not to mention there have been major changes in the WNBA regarding this season and for the future. All will be unveiled with Coach James Young on this episode.  On our Tip Off Topics, there have been some contract extensions, trades, and buyouts that have happening to start free agency:  LeBron James...

The first round of the 2025 NBA Draft has concluded as well as some major trades that occurred now that the 2024-25 season is officially over. Also, some notable players were able to agree contract extensions with their respective teams. In addition, there are some games happening in the WNBA on Friday. All of these will be discussed on this episode with Coach James Young.  On our Tip-Off Topics,...

The Oklahoma City Thunder win their first ever NBA Championship in franchise history as the NBA Finals concluded on Sunday. There was also some major breaking news regarding Game 7 and in the offseason for the rest of the teams in league as well as some WNBA action along with the coverage of the NBA Draft on Wednesday. All will be uncovered with Coach James Young on this episode.  On Our Tip Off T...

A lot of action in the NBA and WNBA to uncover. Coach James Young will take you through the continuation of the NBA Finals and the rest of the WNBA Season.  On our Tip Off Topics, we recap Game 5 of the NBA Finals as the Thunder take a commanding 3-2 series lead over the Pacers. In addition, Tyrese Haliburton had suffered a strain in his right hamstring, which could be the difference maker with th...

Some breaking news dropped in the NBA as well as a lot of updates in the WNBA, which Coach James Young will uncovered on this episode.  Our Tip Off Topics include the blockbuster trade in the NBA as the Grizzlies send Desmond Bane to the Magic in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and future picks. Does this trade help or hinder both teams? In addition, the Rockets bring back big...

The Indiana Pacers defended home court to take a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals, there are some WNBA games to recap and preview, along with some updated futures markets in the NBA and WNBA. All of that and more will be discussed with Coach James Young on this episode.  On our Tip Off Topics, we recap Game 3 of the NBA Finals as Indiana takes down OKC. How will the rest of the series go? Will OK...

The Thunder were able to even up the series in the NBA Finals 1-1 defeating the Pacers in Game 2. In addition, there are major injury updates, some news, props/futures markets, and upcoming games that will all be uncovered on this episode with Coach James Young. First up on our Tip Off Topics, Thunder take Game 2 of the Finals and even up the series at one game a piece. The Thunder made adjustment...

A lot of breaking news in the NBA, the Finals are about to tip off this week, and there are a couple of WNBA games to preview. It all happens here on this episode with Coach James Young.  On our Tip Off Topics, the Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau. What does this mean for the Knicks and GM Leon Rose going forward? Who are top candidates for the positions? The Suns land Jordan Ott as their new...

It all comes down to two teams as the NBA Finals are set between the Thunder and Pacers. We also have some WNBA action on Tuesday. Coach James Young will breakdown all of that and more on this episode.  On our Tip-Off Topics, we recap Game 6 as the Pacers win the Eastern Conference Finals series against the Knicks. In addition, Pascal Siakam got awarded Eastern Conference Finals MVP. As the Knicks...

A lot of major updates and news in the world of the basketball from the collegiate and professional levels so Coach James Young breaks it all down on this episode.  First up on our Tip Off Topics, we recap Game 4 between the Knicks and Pacers as Indiana takes a commanding 3-1 series lead. Is there any hope for New York to come back in this series or will the Pacers reach their first Final appearan...

Some changes in the series were made in Conference Finals in the NBA as well as some breaking news and WNBA action coming your way. Coach James Young will discuss all of that on this episode.  First up on our Tip Off Topics, we recap Game 3s in both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, both the Timberwolves and Knicks being down 0-2 respectively took Game 3. Timberwolves won in dominant fash...

A bunch of major news in the basketball world and the NBA Playoffs continue through as well. Coach James Young goes through it all with you on the episode.  First up on our Tip-Off Topics, we recap Game 1 of Western Conference Finals as the Thunder blow out the Timberwolves. In the WNBA, the Mercury will miss out on their star player Kahleah Copper as she will be out 4-6 weeks after having knee su...