The Mike Wise Show features interesting guests from the world of basketball. From owners like Jeanie Buss to coaches like Stan Van Gundy and George Karl to Hall of Famers like journalist Bob Ryan and photographer Andy Bernstein, they all share their stories with Mike. We have classic locker room memories from Derek Harper, stories about doing broadcasts with legends Hubie Brown … [Read more...] about The Best of Mike Wise 5.0
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Final Four Recap, Coaching Moves in College Hoops with Chris Spatola
Baylor dominates the National Championship game and Chris Spatola gives us his Darwinian Theory on why that happened (it involves turtles!). The ESPN College Hoops Analyst and SiriusXM ACC Radio Host joins Aaron Berlin and Otto Strong to give us his full breakdown of the Final Four, including that great game between UCLA and Gonzaga in the National Semifinal. In terms of … [Read more...] about Final Four Recap, Coaching Moves in College Hoops with Chris Spatola
Veteran NBA journalist Steve Bulpett on the Boston Celtics reboot
Mike Wise has the week off, so Bruce Bernstein welcomes veteran NBA journalist Steve Bulpett to the show. Steve has covered the Boston Celtics since the 1980s and he shares his thoughts on how the Celtics will fare in the wake of Danny Ainge's trade deadline moves. Is Robert Williams III the answer at center? Will Evan Fournier provide enough scoring and playmaking to … [Read more...] about Veteran NBA journalist Steve Bulpett on the Boston Celtics reboot
Overcoming discrimination with George Raveling & Wayne Embry: Part I
George Raveling is a Hall of Fame basketball coach and Wayne Embry is a Hall of Fame player and executive. Both have been pioneers in breaking down racial barriers and rising to the highest levels of the coaching, executive, and business ranks. Both men are in their 80's and have seen it all, including being excluded from opportunities and even denied accommodations at team … [Read more...] about Overcoming discrimination with George Raveling & Wayne Embry: Part I
2021 NBA All-Star Reserves: Who Makes the Cut?
Each year, it seems as if the question of “Who should be selected for the All-Star game?” gets tougher and tougher. 2021 is no exception, as the league has become absolutely loaded with talent, and unfortunately, some incredibly talented players won’t make the cut. Without further ado, here are my selections for the All-Star Reserves in each conference: Eastern … [Read more...] about 2021 NBA All-Star Reserves: Who Makes the Cut?
Hall of Famer Ann Meyers Drysdale: A Woman of many “Firsts”
Ann Meyers Drysdale has had a remarkable life and career. One of 11 children, she became one of the most legendary athletes of the 20th century. She was the "first" to achieve so many things as a female athlete that they're too numerous to list here. She has some incredible life experiences and she shares many of them with Mike Wise. She is a member of 6 Halls of Fame, … [Read more...] about Hall of Famer Ann Meyers Drysdale: A Woman of many “Firsts”
Mike Wise’s 100th show with good pals Harvey Araton & Frank Isola
The Mike Wise Show debuted on January 14, 2019 and this is his 100th show. To help him celebrate the milestone, two of his best friends join him to look back at 2020 and look ahead to 2021. Harvey Araton, the legendary New York Times journalist and author and Frank Isola of Sirius/XM, YES Network, ESPN, and a 22 year veteran of the NY Daily News spend a great hour together. … [Read more...] about Mike Wise’s 100th show with good pals Harvey Araton & Frank Isola
ESPN and Sirius/XM’s Chris Spatola breaks down College Hoop with the #BBB Crew
Chris Spatola of ESPN and Sirius/XM Radio is one of the most well informed and thoughtful hoop analysts in the national media. He joins Monica McNutt and Bruce Bernstein, who is filling in for King McClure for a discussion of his own unique background, the greatness of Mark Few's top ranked Gonzaga program, the ascension of Illinois under Brad Underwood, and how Baylor's Scott … [Read more...] about ESPN and Sirius/XM’s Chris Spatola breaks down College Hoop with the #BBB Crew
Former NBA Big man Sam Perkins tells great stories from his 17-year career
On this edition of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Sam Perkins joins Aaron Berlin for a conversation about his 17-year NBA career and his college days at North Carolina. Perkins tells good stories about Magic Johnson, Dean Smith and his experience playing in Seattle. Bruce Bernstein also joins the show to share some memorable stories about George Karl. … [Read more...] about Former NBA Big man Sam Perkins tells great stories from his 17-year career
Morgann Mitchell of NBA TV on Life in the Orlando Bubble
Monica McNutt and King McClure welcome Morgann Mitchell, who runs NBA TV's Twitter page with 4.6 million followers. She has been producing content from the Orlando Bubble and has great insight on what it's like to be in this unique environment. Monica and King also discuss his new found respect for the WNBA and whether the best WNBA team could make the MEN'S NCAA Tournament if … [Read more...] about Morgann Mitchell of NBA TV on Life in the Orlando Bubble