Pro Basketball Today with Coach Young

As the 2024 Paris Olympics press on, the USA men’s and women’s basketball teams have been showcasing everything that they have on the floor. On this episode, Coach James Young recaps the men’s victory over Puerto Rico this past weekend and preview the upcoming game against Brazil on Tuesday. Coach will talk about what his concerns are with the and men’s team and how they can continue to work hard...

The USA Men’s defeated South Sudan as the 2024 Paris Olympics press on. On this episode, Coach James young recaps their victory and what’s been working correctly for them. In addition, he preview the next group stage game against Jose Alvarado and Puerto Rico. Next, Coach recaps the Women’s USA team in their strong win over Belgium. He discusses the performances of A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart...

As the 2024 Paris Olympics continue on, the USA men’s and women’s basketball team showed out everything on the court in their first games in the group stages l. On this episode, Coach James Young recaps the men’s game vs Japan and their dominant performance all-around. In addition, he breaks down the upcoming match against South Sudan. Coach will also give you his best bets for the South Sudan gam...

The New York Knicks are keep head coach Tommy Thibodeau for the long run as the team extends his contract on a three-year deal. On this episode, Coach James Young discusses the entire offseason that Knicks made so far and why Thibs and this team can be in contention again to capture an NBA Championship. Next, the Paris Olympics will be underway this weekend and Coach previews the USA men’s and wom...

On Monday, Team USA for men’s basketball defeated Germany in another close battle exhibition game. On this episode, Coach James Young discusses what went right and wrong for USA and how can they be better going forward before the Olympics kickoff. Next, Team WNBA takes down Team USA for women’s basketball during the 2024 All Star game over the weekend. Coach explains his concerns for this USA abou...

As the WNBA season is the midway point, on this episode, Coach James Young gives you his grades for each team in the league. What has each team done right and wrong so far, especially with the top teams in standings. Next, Coach breaks down the trade between the Sky and Sun, as Marina Mabrey gets traded to the Sun in a package. How good can the Sun be with this new addition? Also, Coach recaps the...

As the 2024 NBA Summer League continues on, on this episode, Coach James Young takes a look at the updated rookie of the year odds as there has been major movement while the 2024 rookie class has been showcasing their skills in the summer league. In addition, he gives you a few players that he has been really impressed with so far in the league. Also, Coach recaps Monday’s Olympic exhibition game...

The USA Men’s National Team for basketball took down Canada in their exhibition showcase on Wednesday. On this episode, Coach James Young recaps that game and gives you his expectations for the USA team going forward. In addition, one of the most talked-about and highly anticipated prospects in the nation is a player named Cooper Flagg, who got to play with the USA Select-Team showcased his skills...

With the NBA Free Agency coming to a close and the WNBA season continuing on, on this episode, Coach James Young discusses the sign and trade news as DeMar DeRozan heads to the Western Conference to join the  Kings. How will he fit with Domontas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox? Next, Franz Wagner signs a massive rookie contract extension with the Magic. What’s the ceiling for Wagner and the team as a who...

As the NBA offseason and free agency continue on, on this episode, Coach James Young goes through each of the available NBA futures markets to see what are some valuable bets you can make prior to the start the 2024-25 season. From MVP, Rookie of the Year, Division Winners, Championship Odds and more, which one do you think you can take a flyer on before a new NBA season begins?

The NBA free agency has some major drama. On this episode, Coach James Young goes over some of the notable moves that happened already such as Paul George going to the 76ers, Klay Thompson moving to the Mavericks, Chris Paul joining the Spurs, etc.. He gives you his thoughts about each of them and if each one was a good move or not. Lastly, J.B. Bickerstaff gets hired by the Pistons as their new h...

The NBA offseason has been crazy and 2024 Draft has concluded. On this episode, Coach James Young goes through the massive trade that sent Dejounte Murray to the Pelicans. What’s the future for both the Pelicans and the Hawks. Next, the Nova Knicks puzzle is complete as the Knicks made a massive trade to acquire Mikal Bridges. How far that this Knicks team go for next season, especially trying to...

The Cleveland Cavaliers have hired Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as its new head coach. On this episode, Coach James Young discusses the signing and what should the Cavaliers do this offseason, especially with trying to keep Donovan Mitchell. Next, the Raptors are planning to sign Scottie Barnes to a rookie max contract extension. Is this the right move for the team and how will t...

Breaking news in the NBA as the Pistons have dismissed head coach Monty Williams after his one season with the team. On this episode, Coach James Young wonders why it happened and what direction should this franchise go to get back to playoff contention. Next, the Pacers are reportedly planning to give a long-term contract extension to Pascal Siakam. What could this mean for the future of Indiana...

On this episode, unfortunate news in the NBA as hall of famer and Lakers legend Jerry West passes away at the age of 86. Coach James Young goes through his entire career not only as a player but also as a head coach, executive, and other positions for multiple teams to help them secure championships. Next, the head coaching positions for the Cavaliers and Lakers are still open. Coach gives his opi...

Breaking news on Monday (06/10) as UConn head coach Dan Hurley reportedly turned down the Lakers head coaching position. On this episode, Coach James Young explains why this was the right move for Hurley and his coaching career. Next, the USA Women’s Olympic roster was revealed last week and Caitlin Clark was not listed. Coach gives his thoughts on why Clark should not be on the team as well from...

As the Celtics and Mavericks gear up for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, on this episode, Coach James Young previews the odds for game and his best bets that you should take a look at to get some money on your pocket. Speaking of money in your pocket, Coach, then, looks at the series overall and gives you some of his player props and series bets that are plus money, which are intriguing pert...

As the NBA Finals are approaching between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, on this episode, Coach James Young goes over some player props that are intriguing to bet on before Game 1 tips off on Thursday, June 6th. Next, in the WNBA, Coach looks at how the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun are doing so far this season. Can one of these two teams carry themselves to capture this year’...

As the NBA Draft approaches, on this episode, Coach James Young explains why he would have the Atlanta Hawks take Zacchaire Risacher as the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft over Alex Sarr. Next, speaking of the Hawks, Coach wonders what this team should do this offseason. Should they trade Trae Young or DeJounte Murray? Should they trade Jalen Johnson or De’Andre Hunter? If the team takes...

The Boston Celtics have punched their ticket to the NBA Finals as they swept the Pacers Monday night. On this episode, Coach James Young recaps Game 4 and gives reason why not only the Pacers lost this game, but also why they lost this series. He, then, goes over the Pacers roster and describes what the team should do for the foreseeable future as they have a current young core. Next, Coach wonder...

The Cleveland Cavaliers fired head coach JB Bickerstaff. On this episode, Coach James Young wonders what the future for the Cavaliers will be. Should Donovan Mitchell get traded? Should Jarrett Allen or Evan Mobley get moved? Coach also gives his top candidate for the head coaching job. Next, Coach recaps Game 1 and previews Game 2 of the Western Conference finals of the Mavericks and Timberwolves...

The Eastern and Western Conference Finals is set to go as the semifinals concluded over the weekend. On this episode, Coach James Young preview the matchup odds of the Eastern Conference final between the Pacers and Celtics and the Western Conference final between the Mavericks and Timberwolves. He gives you his in-depth analysis on who should win the Game 1s. In addition, Coach gives an offseason...

With the Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated in five games by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, on this episode, Coach James Young recaps the game five blowout between these two teams, in which the Celtics won, and what’s next for the Cavaliers and head coach JB Bickerstaff. Next, Coach previews game six between the Pacers and Knicks. He gives his thoughts on how this game will t...

The Phoenix Suns have change head coaches as the team fires Frank Vogel, then hires Mike Budenholzer. On this episode, Coach James Young shares what the Suns should do going forward as their future is uncertain with their players they have the luxury taxes they need to pay. Next, Coach previews Game 5 of the Knicks @ Pacers and Timberwolves @ Nuggets series as both series are tied 2-2. Lastly, Coa...

Game 3s for the Pacers-Knicks and Nuggets-Timberwolves is Friday. On this episode, Coach James Young previews both matchups and what are his best bets. In addition, Coach gives you a few players that he thinks are the new faces of the NBA, as father-time is catching up to the older players such as LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant. Lastly, Coach gives a major rant about the NBA’s last...