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Reflecting on College Basketball, the Buyout Market, and Russell Westbrook

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Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong take a trip down memory lane, reflecting on the Larry Bird-era of college basketball. The pair also breakdown the latest buyout moves, including Andre Drummond to the Lakers, LaMarcus Aldridge to the Nets, and DeMarcus Cousins possibly joining the Clippers? Also, BJ shares his perspective following the back and forth between Stephen A. Smith and … [Read more...] about Reflecting on College Basketball, the Buyout Market, and Russell Westbrook

NBA reporter & multimedia journalist Ashley Nevel

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Bruce Bernstein fills in for Mike and welcomes Ashley Nevel to the show. In the new era of news and sports coverage, multimedia journalists like Ashley wear many hats from content creator to "techie," to talent producer, to marketing director, and then some. She is currently covering the Denver Nuggets, but has a long history with the Phoenix Suns as well. Her own story is one … [Read more...] about NBA reporter & multimedia journalist Ashley Nevel

Clark Kellogg of CBS Sports breaks down the Final Four & much more on #BBB Show #100

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Clark Kellogg of CBS Sports helps Monica McNutt and King McClure celebrate the 100th episode of Buckets, Boards, & Blocks. They size up the Final Four matchups, including the expected showdown in the championship game between King's Baylor Bears and undefeated Gonzaga. Clark also shares his thoughts on UCLA's improbable journey from the "play in" game to the national semifinal … [Read more...] about Clark Kellogg of CBS Sports breaks down the Final Four & much more on #BBB Show #100

Final Four Preview & Ethan Skolnick on Miami Heat

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Aaron Berlin & Otto Strong give their reactions to the teams that made it to the final weekend of the NCAA Tournament and the amazing coaching jobs turned in by Mick Cronin, Scott Drew, Mark Few and Kelvin Sampson to get their teams there. But ....will anybody beat Gonzaga? Moving to the NBA, Ethan Skolnick of Five Reasons Sports Network joins the show and tells us how Pat … [Read more...] about Final Four Preview & Ethan Skolnick on Miami Heat

A Deep Dive into the Most Underrated Player in the NBA

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  What if I told you there is a player in the league that was in the same company as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Michael Jordan, but only received 19 minutes a game? And what if I told you there is a player in the league that has made an overwhelmingly positive impact for his team, but only a few have seemed to notice? Here are the only players this season averaging … [Read more...] about A Deep Dive into the Most Underrated Player in the NBA

The Mike Wise Show Quick Hitter: Could Kemba Walker be the next “Microwave?”

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxBiTRAJrEs Bruce Bernstein fills in for Mike Wise this week and welcomes veteran NBA journalist Steve Bulpett to the show. Steve has covered the Boston Celtics since the 1980s and Bruce suggests a radical experiment for the Celtics in the wake of Evan Fournier's acquisition. Be sure to subscribe to the channel, follow @purehoopsmedia on … [Read more...] about The Mike Wise Show Quick Hitter: Could Kemba Walker be the next “Microwave?”

Pure Hoops Podcast Quickhitter: Breaking Down the Aaron Gordon and Rajon Rondo Trades

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONUdpwHHOdc Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong analyze what the Nuggets could look like with Aaron Gordon, and how Rajon Rondo can help the Clippers win the championship. 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 dive story … [Read more...] about Pure Hoops Podcast Quickhitter: Breaking Down the Aaron Gordon and Rajon Rondo Trades

Trade Deadline Spectacular

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Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong discuss the league’s biggest trades following the deadline, including Nikola Vucevic to the Bulls, Aaron Gordon to Denver, Evan Fournier to the Celtics, Rondo to the Clippers, and Norm Powell to the Blazers. In addition, we preview the buyout market and survey the league ahead of the playoffs. … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Spectacular

Catch & Shoot 2.0 Quick Hitter: Howie Schwab on the Pac 12’s NCAA Tourney success

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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