Monica welcomes Mike Wise from the Mike Wise Show, Otto Strong from Catch & Shoot 2.0, and Bruce Bernstein from Pure Hoops Media. The panel discusses basketball's future in a time of national crisis, how everyone is dealing with the lack of basketball, the Hall of Fame class of 2020, how Kobe Bryant should be introduced at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony, and Kareem … [Read more...] about Monica McNutt hosts a Pure Hoops Media Roundtable on basketball in the time of the Corona virus pandemic
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Monica McNutt welcomes legendary sports journalist George Solomon
George Solomon was the assistant managing editor for sports at the Washington Post from 1975-2003. During his career he oversaw the work of legendary journalists like Michael Wilbon, Sally Jenkins, Christine Brennan, JA Adande, David Aldridge, Tony Kornheiser and many others. Since 2003, has been the director of the Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University … [Read more...] about Monica McNutt welcomes legendary sports journalist George Solomon
Rachel McNair of CBS Sports takes us behind the scenes
Rachel McNair of CBS Sports is on the college basketball and NFL crew for live broadcasts of the games. She takes us behind the scenes of TV production and also shares her philosophy of producing the "One Shining Moment" feature that caps the NCAA tournament coverage. While this year's tournament has been cancelled, Rachel has been a part of the crew for several years and her … [Read more...] about Rachel McNair of CBS Sports takes us behind the scenes
Lessons learned through basketball will help us through the Corona Virus crisis
Monica McNutt and Bruce Bernstein discuss lessons they learned from playing on teams and how they will help us navigate the crisis the country (and the world) is going through. Teamwork, leadership, sacrifice, and adjusting on the fly are all characteristics of successful teams. And as our society plays "one possession at a time" during these uncertain days, our nation and our … [Read more...] about Lessons learned through basketball will help us through the Corona Virus crisis
Pamela McGee of the USC Women of Troy
Pamela McGee has had an amazing journey. As a member of the 1983 and 1984 NCAA Championship winning USC Women of Troy, she was a key member of what some have called the original Women's Dream Team. Along with teammates like Cheryl Miller, Cynthia Cooper, and her twin sister Paula McGee the Women of Troy are the subject of a new HBO Documentary that dropped on March 10th and is … [Read more...] about Pamela McGee of the USC Women of Troy
Tyrone Johnson of Sixers Outsiders from NBC Sports Philadelphia
Ty Johnson has the scoop on the wild ride the 76ers have taken their fans on this season. He has takes on why it’s too soon to consider breaking up the Embiid/Simmons combo, whether a “developmental style” of coaching is right for the Sixers moving forward, and if Al Horford has time to fulfill management’s faith in him. … [Read more...] about Tyrone Johnson of Sixers Outsiders from NBC Sports Philadelphia
Diana Taurasi, Sabrina Ionescu, and Geno Auriemma honor Gigi & Kobe Bryant
When the basketball world honored Kobe and Gigi Bryant on Monday, three women's hoop legends were front and center. Diana "The White Mamba" Taurasi, Sabrina Ionescu, and Coach Geno Auriemma all shared stories of his influence on their lives. Monica shares some highlights from their speeches and reflects on Sabrina's memorable game on the same day she honored Kobe. … [Read more...] about Diana Taurasi, Sabrina Ionescu, and Geno Auriemma honor Gigi & Kobe Bryant
Morgann Mitchell of NBA TV with All Star reflections and other words of wisdom
Morgann Mitchell oversees social media content for NBA TV. She and Monica McNutt discuss how Common blew up the internet with his performance at All Star Weekend in Chicago. Morgann also discusses the challenge of convincing her father Sam (a former player, coach, and NBA TV analyst) to be active on Twitter. She also shares words of wisdom about how people starting out need to … [Read more...] about Morgann Mitchell of NBA TV with All Star reflections and other words of wisdom
Marc J. Spears of “The Undefeated” on Kobe Bryant, Zion Williamson & Trae Young
Monica McNutt welcomes Marc J. Spears, who is one of the top basketball journalists in the country and he shares personal stories about the late Kobe Bryant. Marc also sizes up the potential of Zion Williamson, who reminds him of a young Charles Barkley. And Marc discusses a project he is working on with Hawks All Star Trae Young. … [Read more...] about Marc J. Spears of “The Undefeated” on Kobe Bryant, Zion Williamson & Trae Young
Mike “Overtime Mikey” Kaufman on Dunks, D-Wade, and The Greek Freak
Monica McNutt welcomes "Overtime Mikey" from the Overtime Empire. They discuss how he became a 6 foot tall dunk master, his pickup game at Chelsea Piers with Dwyane Wade, his trip to Greece with Giannis Antetokounpo, and why Allen Iverson was his "Dunk Idol." Monica and Bruce Bernstein also discuss the labor agreement between the WNBA and its players and why it is a great deal … [Read more...] about Mike “Overtime Mikey” Kaufman on Dunks, D-Wade, and The Greek Freak