Pro Basketball Today with Coach Young

Happy 100th Episode! What a fitting way to celebrate the BATR Podcast’s 100th Episode on Thanksgiving Day. On this one, Coach James Young wonders what’s going on with the reigning men’s basketball National Champions in the UConn Huskies, as the team lost back-to-back games sitting with a record of 4-2. Is the problem lately on the players or on head coach Dan Hurley? On the flip side, Coach has hi...

As the peak of the NBA Cup rolls on, a good amount of key players are set to make their return to the court. Coach James Young will refer to players such as Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, Kristaps Porzingis, Ja Morant, and a few others on this episode. In addition, Coach has some concerns about how the Timberwolves have been playing lately, especially in the month of November. As the team’s record...

It’s been a mix bag of craziness and highlights in the NBA, in which some teams are getting it together, while others are falling apart in early parts of this season. Coach James Young gives you the latest on what’s going on with Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on this 98th episode of the BATR Podcast. Are the 76ers already doomed as a team this season? Next, the Lakers seemed to have found...

Basketball is brewing in both the college and professional. This episode is jam-packed for you as Coach James Young previews some of the notable NBA Cup games on Tuesday (11/18), where he gives you his best bets for each matchup. Same situation can be said about Coach’s best bets for two upcoming NCAAM games on Tuesday with Purdue against Marquette as well as on Wednesday when Illinois takes on Ma...

As about a quarter of the NBA season has gone by, it’s time to look at how teams are doing so far in the Eastern and Western Conference. In this episode, Coach James Young gives you his most surprising and disappointing teams in both conferences. You will be amazed to hear what he has to say about the disappointing teams. Next, we look ahead to some of the notable games that will take place on Fri...

The NBA Cup starts this week as the month of the November goes by. On this episode, Coach James Young goes through four players in the NBA that are going to miss some time to due to injuries such as Chet Holmgren, Kevin Durant, Zion Williamson, and Tyrese Maxey. He tells why these injuries will affect their respective teams. Next, Coach briefly previews the NCAAM Championship Classic that features...

Basketball from the professional and college levels are in full swing as the month of November tips off already. On this episode, Coach James Young goes a good amount of notable games in the NBA as well as men’s and women’s college basketball. He will give you some best bets he likes for each game he previews, especially in college basketball where some ranked teams are playing over the weekend. L...

The college basketball season is finally here and Coach James Young is extraordinarily excited to preview everything before March Madness comes around. In this episode, Coach gives his Preseason All-American First Team for both the men’s and women’s side. Some of not most players should not surprise you. However, do you agree with his list? Next, Coach picks his teams that should have a surprise,...

The 2024-25 NBA season is in full swing and there is a lot of discuss in the early goings. On this episode, Coach James Young goes over some of the breaking news that occurred over the week. These include Warriors F Jonathan Kuminga getting moved to the bench instead of the starting lineup and the 76ers fined $100K concerning the unclear status of All Star Joel Embiid’s health. Coach explains how...

As the start of the NBA season continues, on this episode, Coach James Young relays the news regarding Stephen Curry, who is dealing with an ankle injury. How will this affect the Warriors the rest of the week? Next, Coach wonders about the futures for two teams that he feels uncertain about how each started the season 0-2; the Kings and the Nuggets. Which team do you think Coach has more concern...

More contract extensions were given to a good amount of players prior to the start of the NBA season. On this episode, Coach James Young goes through some of the notable extensions such as Ruby Gobert, Aaron Gordon, and some others. Next, we preview the odds and Coach’s best bets for the Thursday’s NBA slate. Would do you think will win each of those matchups. Lastly, Coach takes a look ahead to s...

The New York Liberty has captured its first WNBA Championship in franchise history in a thrilling Game 5 win over the Minnesota Lynx. On this episode, Coach James Young breaks that game and a great job the Liberty have done to make history. In addition, Coach lists his “way-too-early” top five teams in the WNBA ahead of the 2025 season. You will be surprised to know that on the top teams in the le...

It’s been a heated battle between the Liberty and Lynx as the WNBA Finals continue on. On this episode, Coach James Young recaps Game 2 in regard to what went right and wrong for both teams and then previews Game 3 that will take place in Minnesota’s home court. Next, after missing two NBA seasons, Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is set to make his return to the lineup on Wednesday, October 23rd against th...

The Liberty take down the Aces in four games during the WNBA Semifinals series. On this episode, Coach James Young, recaps New York’s victory as they move on to the Finals and why the play of Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart will be the key reasons why they will go all the way. In addition, the semifinals series is now tied with Sun winning over the Lynx in Game 4. Coach recaps that game and gi...

Major news in the NBA as the Knicks acquire Karl-Anthony Towns in a blockbuster trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves. On this episode, Coach James Young, breakdown the entirely of trade and how it either benefits or hinders both teams for the upcoming 2024-25 season. Next, NBA Hall of Fame center Dikembe Mutombo passes away at the age of 58 due to brain cancer. Coach goes through his accomplishme...

With the WNBA playoffs in full swing swing, on this episode, Coach James Young recaps the first round matchups on happened on Tuesday (09/24), then previews the semifinals series between the Liberty versus Aces. Coach gives you his best bets for that series as it is going to be a major battle between these two teams. Next, Coach lists his Top Five NBA Point Guards as the 2024-25 season approaches....

The WNBA regular season is rapidly coming to a close. On this episode, Coach James Young previews the 09/19 WNBA slate especially for the teams that are competing for the final spot (8th seed) for the WNBA Playoffs: Sky, Mystics, and Dream. Next, Coach takes a look at the WNBA Draft Lottery as the process of which team secures the #1 pick in the 2025 Draft is different compared to the NBA. Dependi...

Jamal Murray gets the bag in Denver. On this episode, Coach James Young discusses the big contract extension that Murray agreed to and how this either helps or hinders the Nuggets. Next, Coach previews Wednesday’s (09/11) WNBA slate and some best bets to put some money in your pockets. Do you bet on the Aces even if A’ja Wilson does not play? Without Angel Reese, can Chicago still win games for th...

The Indiana Fever are currently over .500 this season. On this episode, Coach James Young discusses why the play of Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell have sparked the team to make their huge run. How deep can this team make it into the playoffs? Next, Coach previews Tuesday’s (09/03) WNBA slate, especially with the big matchup between the Sky versus the Aces. Who will take the series lead as both...

As the WNBA season rolls on, on this episode Coach James Young goes over the entire slate for Wednesday, August 28th. Additionally, he gives his best bets for each game. Can the Liberty bounce back? Are the Fever able the upset the Sun? In the NBA, Coach reviews the futures markets for the Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, and Cleveland Cavaliers. Should the Bulls completely reset the team? Can th...

The WNBA season rolls on throughout and, on this episode, Coach James Young previews the two Saturday evening games. He gives you his best bets for both games. In addition, Coach goes to the NBA and takes a look at some futures bets and player futures as well. Could Jrue Holiday or Derrick White win Defensive Player of the Year for the Celtics? Can De’Andre Hunter win the 6th Man of the Year award...

As the WNBA season marches on, on this episode, Coach James Young recaps the big matchup over the weekend as the Liberty down out the Aces in dominant fashion and believes that both sides can have claims to win it all in detail. Next, Coach previews Tuesday’s WNBA games and finds you some interesting plays and bets to put some money in your pocket. Lastly, the NBA season is counting down and there...

The continuation of the WNBA season resumes on Thursday. On this episode, Coach James Young previews Thursday’s WNBA slate as well as his best bets for each game. Next, Coach goes to the WNBA futures market gives you his future bets for the championship and some of the team’s win totals. Lastly, Coach bets on some player specials offered on FanDuel for Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Would you bet...

The USA men’s and women’s Olympic teams win the gold medal in their matchups against France’s teams. On this episode, Coach James Young recaps both gold medal matches and how the performances of certain players such as Stephen Curry and A’ja Wilson played major roles to capture their respective victories. Next, Coach gives you his players and coaches that should be on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics...

The USA Men’s Basketball Team defeated Brazil in dominating fashion in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Paris Olympics. On this episode, Coach James Young recaps that game me goes over what they need to do in order to win their semifinal game against Nikola Jokic and Serbia.   In addition, regarding the men’s teams, Coach previews the other semifinal matchup between France and Germany. He explains wh...