The Picket Fence Podcast

In this episode of the Picket Fence Podcast we overview the amazing rookie campaign from Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever. Derik and Cam also give their thoughts on the Knicks trade for Karl-Anthony Towns. In our final segment we have our second annual pre-season awards show. The guys make their picks for the NBA awards in the 24-25 season and discuss stand out teams at training camp!

On this episode Derik reveals his recent move in the basketball world. We also discuss Caitlin Clark's rise in the WNBA and her Indiana impact. We end with an Olympic basketball recap and a look ahead to 2028.

We are joined by Bellarmine head coach, Scott Davenport. Coach Davenport won the DII 2011 National Championship coaching at Bellarmine, as well as coaching Ballard High School to a state championship in 1988. Coach Davenport discusses his time at Bellarmine and their transition to DI, his time working for Denny Crum and Rick Pitino, and what he has learned throughout his life in the game of basket...

IU alum and the 1989 Indiana Mr. Basketball award winner Pat Graham joins the Picket Fence Podcast to discuss his basketball career. He gives us insight into his basketball upbringing, his coaching influences, and gives his thoughts on the game today.

On this episode Derik and Cam draft a team from a pool of number 1 picks from every NBA draft. Who will go number 1? Who did we leave off? Who assembled the best team?

Welcome back! On this edition we go over the decisions made during the 2024 NBA Draft (19:42), discuss the big moves made so far during free agency (1:02:00), and finally we wrap up the episode with and overview of USA basketball headed into the Olympics (1:26:15). Don't get caught watching the paint dry!

Derik and Cam draft the best coaches available across all of basketball. Who will be the number one pick? Plus... the Indiana/Kentucky All Star Game and NBA Finals games 1 & 2.

On this edition we break down the results of the conference finals, preview the Celtics and Mavericks match-up, and make predictions for the 2024 NBA Champions.

On this edition of The Picket Fence Podcast we break down the NBA Conference Semi-Finals. Will the T-Wolves be able to defend their way to the title, or will Luka Magic prevail? What kind of offensive pace will we see with the Boston and Indiana series? We discuss all of this and more! Don't get caught watching the paint dry!

We are joined by the head coach of the Barr-Reeve Vikings, Josh Thompson, in his second time on our podcast. On this episode we discuss the state of AAU, its culture, and if it has youth basketball headed in the right direction.

Welcome Back! In this episode we start with the 2024 Mr. Basketball selection (2:50). We look to college basketball and the world of the transfer portal (16:38). Also in this episode we take a look at the potential impact Caitlin Clark will have on the state of Indiana as the newest member of the Fever in Indy (48:08). We stay in the pro leagues to discuss the best playoff performers of the first...

Big weekend for basketball fans... especially in Indiana. We recap the State Finals weekend in Indianapolis (10:45) and breakdown the class realignments (46:40). We end the show by looking back through our brackets and previewing this weekends Final Four (58:50). Don't get caught watching the paint dry!

The Madness is upon us! Join us on this edition of The Picket Fence Podcast where we fill out our NCAA Tournament bracket (16:00). We navigate through possible upsets and try to predict this year's Final Four!

On this edition of the Picket Fence Podcast we lead off the show with the 5 Overtime thriller between Barr-Reeve and Orleans! (2:00) Join us as we break down this coaching chess match! Plus!... Regional Preview (31:10) NCAA Conference Tournament Preview and Predictions (1:01:26) Caitlin Clark's Scoring Record (1:28:10) LeBron 40k! (1:39:03)

On this edition of The Picket Fence Podcast we kick off the episode with Derik's experience at All Star Saturday Night in Indianapolis. We preview next week's sectional tournament with favorites from around the state (31:29) and make predictions for the State Finals! (58:50) Later in the episode we suggest ideas to improve NBA All Star weekend (1:07:38) and wrap up the episode by correcting the Fo...

Derik and Cam discuss the upcoming NBA trade deadline, the explosion of NBA offenses, and the potential new superstar for the Kentucky Wildcats. A special overtime segment dedicated to Kobe Bryant and the anniversary of his tragic passing. Don't get caught watching the paint dry!

We are right in the heart of basketball season! Derik and Cam discuss the top teams and stories at the high school, college, and NBA level. Don't get caught watching the paint dry!

What is the best venue to watch a basketball game? Derik and Cam discuss their favorite gyms in Indiana and across basketball country (1:06:34). We take 4 quarters to preview the Indiana high school basketball landscape, talk college hoops, and to discuss the NBA and its "In-Season Tournament" (17:56).

Derik and Cam debate their picks for the winners of the NBA regular season awards. Who will be this years MVP, what teams are being slept on, and their very early pick for this season's champion. Don't get caught watching the paint dry!

Has the NBA power dynamic shifted to the Eastern conference? Derik and Cam discuss the shift in power dynamic after the Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday trades (14:10). The Picket Fence Podcast also wants to shout out "Feel For the Game" and "FLOW Hoop" for an outstanding coaches clinic in Bloomington this weekend. Don't get caught watching the paint dry!

Welcome back to The Picket Fence Podcast! After a short hiatus Derik and Cam are back to recap FIBA basketball. They discuss the growing concern about American basketball players and the lack of rebounds from team USA and American players in the NBA. After 4 Quarters of discussion the guys will break down the greatest rebounders of all time at each postion (40:40). Don't get caught watching the pa...

On this episode of The Picket Fence Podcast we go back in time! First, we will discuss the New Albany basketball hire during our shoot around (1:35). We will take 4 Quarters to discuss NCAA Conference realignment, Team USA basketball, and the Naismith Hall of Fame induction (8:47). Finally, Derik and Cam will be taking a "Time Machine" to go back to historical basketball games that they were not y...

On this edition of The Picket Fence Podcast we warm up in our Shoot Around discussing the reinstatement of Slamball (1:32). We take 4 Quarters to discuss Indiana high school basketball transfers, Victor Wembanyama, NBA Summer League, and the biggest contract in NBA history (12:38). Finally, in honor of the TBT tournament Derik and Cam create their dream TBT teams using NCAA basketball alumni teams...

This week on the Picket Fence Podcast we are joined by Coach Mike Brown! Over Coach Brown's 34 year career he accumulated 500 wins, 9 sectional titles, 7 regional titles, 1 semi-state titles, and the 1999 2A State runner up.

Coach Ryan Miller joins us from Providence High School. Coach Miller has a record of 70 and 27, with 2 sectional titles, a regional and semi-state title, and the 2022 State Championship.