Zoom The TBT

As the official Tournament field has been announced, Charge and Haner invited the 15th seeded Armored Athlete to discuss the massive roster upheaval most teams are facing because of COVID, what it means to play in this tournament every year, and exactly how long AJ was quarantined in his hotel room. #FreeAJ Can this long time TBT fixture win the $1M+?

Charge and Haner invite Michael Illiano (GM Team 23) and Shane Presley (co-GM Showtime) to discuss the first round matchups in The Basketball Tournament #TBT2020. Picks are made, teams are analyzed, and basketball is discussed.  Call in guests include 'Magic' Juan Bernal to discuss betting lines, Armored Athlete super booster Jess Reinhardt, and at the end D2 GM/HC Grant Leonard to discuss th...

Charge and Haner invite" Magic" Juan Bernal, former GM of TBT team Pedro's Posse, to talk first round matchups from a gambling perspective. Where is the smart money going this weekend? Find out!

As the official Tournament field has been announced, Charge and Haner invited the 20th seeded Mid American Unity to discuss being one of the surprise teams invited to TBT, how they plan to blend experience and youth, and what it means to rep the MAC.   Can this veteran squad win the $1M+ ?

As the official Tournament field has been announced, Charge and Haner invited the 17th seeded War Tampa to discuss the rebranding of Tampa 20/20 to an Auburn flavored squad, how they plan to attack 16th seeded House of Paign, if the SEC is better than the Big Ten, and who is taking the Elam Ending shot.  We also help Brent work through his confidence problems. War Damn (Tampa) Eagle.

As the official Tournament field has been announced, Charge and Haner invited the 5th seeded Eberlein Drive to discuss the history of the franchise, their new head coach Cody Toppert (assistant coach at Memphis), Josh Magette's potential chances to play in the NBA bubble, and how they plan to compete for $1M+.

As the official Tournament field has been announced, Charge and Haner invited the 24th seeded Jackson TN Underdawgs to discuss their matchup with 9th seeded BigX, what it means to be representing West Tennessee as always, and how they plan to compete for $1M+.

As the official Tournament field has been announced, Charge and Haner invited the 21st seeded Stillwater Stars to discuss their matchup with 12th seeded Brotherly Love, what it means to be representing Oklahoma State for the first time in TBT, and how they plan to compete for $1M+.

As the official Tournament field has been announced, Charge and Haner invited the first standby team to be seeded, replacement for #10 seed Best Virginia, the squad of Playing for Jimmy V. We discussed their matchup with 23rd seeded Herd That, being a replacement team in time of COVID, and how they plan to compete for $1M+.

As the official Tournament field has been announced, Charge and Haner invited the 19th seeded Men of Mackey to discuss their matchup with 14th seeded Heartfire, what it means to be representing Purdue for the first time in TBT, and how they plan to compete for $1M+

With the official release of the Tournament's final 24 team bracket this afternoon, Zoom the TBT hosts Charge and Haner bring on guests Mat Shelton-Eide (GM of Ram Nation) and Michael Illiano (GM of Team 23) analyze the final bracket for the return of basketball in America.  Thoughts on key matchups, sleepers, and potential final four teams are discussed. Which team will eventually pocket the...

Zoom the TBT hosts Charge and Haner share their FINAL take on the #TBT2020 field, with a impossibly tight 24 team cap. Also with a big new entry of Team CP and the dearly departed of some great teams, how can anyone cut the 40-50 deserving teams to double dozen? The lads analyze the potential teams that could be playing for $1M+ in the summer of 2020.  Honestly, we're STILL not sure how the p...

As part of #TBT2020 "Bubble Week", Charge and Haner discuss the TBT in a SHARED episode with both the GM of D2:Unheralded, Grant Leonard AND the GM of We Are D3, Michael Rejniak. Just above the already cut teams, but below the safe teams, life on the TBT bubble is stressful. It is so tight that We Are D3 was cut hours before taping. To his credit, Michael honored the booking and came on to chat TB...

As part of #TBT2020 "Bubble Week", Charge and Haner discuss the TBT with the GM of GaelNation, John Kiggins. We discuss the small, but passionate, fan base of the Gaels, the buzz at Iona due to the arrival of Rick Pitino, and the luxury of having one of the deepest perimeter rotations in the TBT community.  Was the foul that put them out to Armored Athlete in 2018 a tough call? What impact wi...

As part of #TBT2020 "Bubble Week", Charge and Haner discuss the TBT with the GM of the Fort Wayne Champs, Garrett Martz.  We discuss how unique it is to be one of the few (only?) teams with G-League roots as part of the Ants Alumni, what it is like to be one of two teams to defeat a defending TBT champion, and how they were able to step in on short notice for a withdrawn team to make the Supe...

Charge and Haner discuss the TBT with the GM of Big X, Andrew Dakich.   We discuss how a team made up of Big Ten grads are able to blend different styles of play, what it is like for Andrew to be a potential "triple threat" of GM / Head Coach / Player, and how much of a responsibility it would be for Andrew to guide recent Buckeye Kaleb Wesson in his first professional basketball journey. &nb...

Zoom the TBT hosts Charge and Haner share their most recent draft of the #TBT2020 field, with a impossibly tight 24 team cap. With Overseas Elite and Golden Eagles. Also with a big new entry of the Money Team (TMT), a remixed Fredette squad, how can anyone cut the 40-50 deserving teams to double dozen? The lads analyze the potential teams that could be playing for $2M in the summer of 2020. ...

Charge and Haner discuss the TBT with Power of the Paw's GM Nick Isabella. We discuss the how the physical identity of Clemson basketball powers this team, what it means to represent the university in a positive and professional manner, and what having a school primarily known for it's football wins means for its' hoops persona? Professional and on point, Nick provides a compelling trip on why the...

Charge and Haner discuss the TBT with Herd That''s GM Ot Elmore. We discuss what how important it is to rep the state of West Virginia, how playing in a current one bid conference like C-USA prepares a team for the knockout melee of the tournament, and being a viral sensation in March. The theory is a team wins by playing up tempo and scoring at will, can this hold up in the grind of TBT? The coun...

Charge and Haner discuss the TBT with SUPA Crew's GM Derrick Byars + SF LD Williams. We discuss what it means to be a "veteran" team in TBT, how experience and cohesion can make up for speed, and what it's like having a team GC who can still pound the rock. The 901 is represented, and we discuss what it means to play for Andre Emmett. Supa Crew: Deep. Talented. Old. Age is just a number, and these...

Zoom the TBT hosts Charge and Haner share their most recent draft of the #TBT2020 field with the reduced field of 24 teams announced 5/27/20 and analyze the potential teams that could be playing for $2M in the summer of 2020.   Painful cuts are made.  Haner might have cried a little   #GoBigOrGoHome  #YourTeamsYour Tournament

Charge and Haner discuss the TBT with Playing for Jimmy V's GM Alex Neumann. We discuss the importance of training camp, what a mess the West Virginia region is from 2 to 11, and what having a team with a core from the TriState area means. Alex also defends his team's honor in regards to certain bracketologists. Rutgers was going to make the NCAAs for the first time in twenty nine years (!) before...

Charge and Haner discuss the TBT with Primetime Players GM Chris Thomas. We discuss the confidence that five TBT wins gives this veteran squad, how hard it is to go 122-8 in ECBL play, and how  a team founded in 1991 keeps it fresh against some of the best players in Europe every summer. Experience, guts, and nothing to lose. Can this underdog team walk out with $2M? Recording date: 05/20/20

Charge and Haner discuss the TBT with Boeheim's Army GM Kevin Belbey,  We discuss what it's like to play in front of a sea of Orange, how a team of hardened TBT veterans can benefit from some young NBA draft pick legs, and the pros and cons of the Elam Ending against the drama of a certain six overtime game (which Haner refused tickets to).   Consistently a top seed and regional favorite...

Charge and Haner discuss the TBT with Hickory Hoyas: GM/HC Jeff Johnson.  We discuss what life on the bubble for a 3rd time applicant trying to get their first TBT bid, what is life like in the ECBL against league favorite (and TBT OG team) Primetime Players, and why a tournament that thrives on underdogs needs the spark that the Hoyas can bring.   Trees and the great outdoors are discus...