https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R98_dDHYHK4 College basketball expert Howie Schwab joins Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin to discuss the remarkable showing that Pac 12 teams have had in the NCAA Tournament. Of the five Pac 12 teams that made the tournament, four have advanced to the Sweet 16: Oregon, Oregon State, UCLA, and USC. Only Colorado has been eliminated and even the … [Read more...] about Catch & Shoot 2.0 Quick Hitter: Howie Schwab on the Pac 12’s NCAA Tourney success
Howie Schwab on March Madness: Reflections & Previews
Nobody knows college basketball like Howie Schwab. The co-host of the "Talkin' College Hoops" podcast joins Otto Strong & Aaron Berlin to reflect on all of the upsets from the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Howie shares his reasons why teams like Loyola of Chicago, Oral Roberts, and Oregon State were able to take down teams that were supposedly much better. Howie, Otto, … [Read more...] about Howie Schwab on March Madness: Reflections & Previews
Monica & King’s NCAA Upset Candidates (Buckets, Boards, & Blocks #99)
King McClure's Baylor Bears are a #1 seed while Monica McNutt's Georgetown Hoyas are a #12 seed. Monica and King size up their squads and then take a whole different angle on their tournament preview. Anyone can go with chalk, but picking upsets is the key to winning your pool. Predicting upsets is kind of random for most of us, but Monica and King base their picks on hard … [Read more...] about Monica & King’s NCAA Upset Candidates (Buckets, Boards, & Blocks #99)
ESPN’s Front Office Insider Bobby Marks previews Trade Deadline activity
ESPN's Front Office Insider Bobby Marks joins Otto Strong & Aaron Berlin to size up some of the anticipated personnel moves around the league as the trade deadline approaches. Will the Lakers or Nets acquire a big man? Is Cleveland asking too much in a trade for Andre Drummond? Will the Orlando Magic be sellers? Does Danny Ainge have a plan to use his $28.5 million trade … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Front Office Insider Bobby Marks previews Trade Deadline activity
Former NBA Referee & ESPN/ABC Rules Expert Steve Javie
During his 25 seasons as an NBA Referee, Steve Javie carved out a reputation as a "no nonsense" official who was an excellent game manager and a man of integrity. After retiring due to chronic knee problems, he became the highly visible rules expert for ESPN/ABC's game broadcasts. But his journey didn't end in the Secaucus, NJ Replay Center where millions heard his analysis of … [Read more...] about Former NBA Referee & ESPN/ABC Rules Expert Steve Javie
Pure Hoops Podcast Quickhitter: Breaking Down the Boston Celtics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLx91mVo3lw Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong dissect the Boston Celtics as we enter the second half of the season, including where Marcus Smart and Kemba Walker fit within the rotation. Be sure to subscribe to the channel, follow @purehoopsmedia on social and visit www.purehoopsmedia.com for their library of shows featuring stellar guests, deep … [Read more...] about Pure Hoops Podcast Quickhitter: Breaking Down the Boston Celtics
Legendary NBA Photographer Andrew D. Bernstein
If you've followed the NBA over the past four decades, your view of the sport was partially shaped by Andy Bernstein. His lens has captured (and sometimes created) iconic NBA moments from Kareem and Dr. J to Magic and Bird, to Shaq, Michael, LeBron, & Steph. And of course, the one and only Kobe Bryant. Andy is literally a Basketball Hall of Famer, having won the Curt Gowdy … [Read more...] about Legendary NBA Photographer Andrew D. Bernstein
From Discrimination to Empowerment: Part II with Wayne Embry & George Raveling on Dave’s Front Office
Racism is nothing new. In fact, previous generations of African Americans faced much more overt racism than we see today. Hall of Famers George Raveling & Wayne Embry have the receipts and they'll tell their stories. Both came of age in the 1950's and reached the pinnacle of success in the 1970's & '80's. Their success in not only overcoming discrimination, but rising to the … [Read more...] about From Discrimination to Empowerment: Part II with Wayne Embry & George Raveling on Dave’s Front Office
Blake Griffin to the Nets, LaMarcus Aldridge Rumors, and the Boston Celtics
Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong discuss what Blake Griffin can do for the Nets, and where they stand in the Eastern Conference. Following news that the Spurs and LaMarcus Aldridge are parting ways, we discuss the best place for the big man. Also, Marcus Smart makes his return for the Celtics, and Eric and BJ give their suggestions on what they need to do to get over the hump. … [Read more...] about Blake Griffin to the Nets, LaMarcus Aldridge Rumors, and the Boston Celtics
The Best of Buckets, Boards, & Blocks: Segments & Guests to Remember
The Buckets, Boards, & Blocks podcast debuted almost two years ago. During that time, Monica McNutt and King McClure have welcomed scores of great guests and also had meaningful discussions about the weighty issues of the day. In this "Best of #BBB" show, we relive some of those moments. We hear Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman describe her close friendship with Muhammad Ali. … [Read more...] about The Best of Buckets, Boards, & Blocks: Segments & Guests to Remember