Jared Butler declared for the 2020 NBA Draft after his second season at Baylor. He was named All Big 12 and Third Team All America. He is also a good pal of Monica McNutt's new co-host King McClure. Those three chop it up in a fun conversation that includes some very revealing moments such as Jared's dream team of dinner companions. We also learn that 80% of the NBA teams have … [Read more...] about Jared Butler of Baylor University joins “Buckets, Boards, & Blocks”
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Catching Up with Hall of Fame Coach Tom Izzo
John Fanta chats with Michigan State coach Tom Izzo about the uncertainty of the upcoming season, a wildly competitive Big Ten, his beef with the transfer rules and the time he got in trouble with his wife for skipping Magic Johnson's epic birthday bash. … [Read more...] about Catching Up with Hall of Fame Coach Tom Izzo
Antonio Davis on the Battles in the 90s and the Evolution of the Power Forward Position
Eric Newman and BJ Armstrong are joined by Antonio Davis for a discussion on what it was like to face bangers like Charles Oakley, dominant bigs like Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon plus the next generation of skilled bigs like Chris Webber. Plus, the legendary battles between the Pacers and Knicks and the role of players as leaders in getting the season up and running again. … [Read more...] about Antonio Davis on the Battles in the 90s and the Evolution of the Power Forward Position
Tim Scarborough breaks down TBT (The Basketball Tournament)
Monica McNutt and her brand new co-host King McClure welcome Tim Scarborough, who will be one of the analysts for TBT on ESPN and ESPN2. He is dialed in on every aspect of this increasingly popular tournament, which runs from July 4-14. This year all games are in Columbus, Ohio and the "bubble" environment will be studied extensively by the NBA as it prepares to resume its own … [Read more...] about Tim Scarborough breaks down TBT (The Basketball Tournament)
Seth Partnow of The Athletic on the NBA restart
Seth Partnow is a former executive in the Milwaukee Bucks organization who is now an NBA writer for The Athletic. He joins Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin for an examination of the issues that will affect the restart of the NBA season at the end of July. Among their topics: Which "Red Lines" may exist Which teams are expected to prosper Will the eventual winning … [Read more...] about Seth Partnow of The Athletic on the NBA restart
Pure Thoughts: Dennis Johnson
In the first episode of "Pure Thoughts," the late Hall of Famer Dennis Johnson tells us in his own words the secrets of his success. "DJ," who passed away in 2007 became a household name in the basketball world when he led the 1979 Seattle Sonics to the NBA Championship and was named the NBA Finals MVP. He would go on to win two more NBA Championships as a member of the 1984 … [Read more...] about Pure Thoughts: Dennis Johnson
Bill Walton Part II: John Wooden, Maurice Lucas, Bob Dylan, & the ’86 Celtics
In Part II of Mike Wise's conversation with Hall of Famer Bill Walton, among other subjects, they discuss these: Bill's loving but complex relationship with UCLA's Hall of Fame coach John Wooden Bill's continuing admiration for legendary musician Bob Dylan and the time he introduced Dylan to fellow Hibbing, Minnesota native Kevin McHale Bill's final meeting … [Read more...] about Bill Walton Part II: John Wooden, Maurice Lucas, Bob Dylan, & the ’86 Celtics
NBA Draft Re-dos and Coronavirus concerns in Orlando
On this edition of Catch and Shoot 2.0, Otto Strong and Aaron Berlin break down the NBA's challenges in Orlando during the Coronavirus pandemic. The guys also look at some NBA draft gaffes and how teams would like to have a re-do. Some of the drafts discussed are 1984 with Michael Jordan (Sam Bowie), 2003 with Carmelo Anthony, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade (Darko Milicic). 2007 … [Read more...] about NBA Draft Re-dos and Coronavirus concerns in Orlando
Storytime with Bill Raftery
John Fanta and Kim Adams are joined by legendary coach and broadcaster Bill Raftery, who brings classic Big East stories and keen insight into today's coaches. Plus a laugh or two .... or more. … [Read more...] about Storytime with Bill Raftery
Bill Walton Part I
The word "Legend" doesn't even begin to describe Hall of Famer Bill Walton. In part one of a very special conversation with Mike Wise, Bill discusses all of these issues and more: Our current societal strife and how we can improve relations with our fellow citizens Taking his Celtics teammates to a Grateful Dead show in 1985 Bill's "Bike for Humanity" events to … [Read more...] about Bill Walton Part I