Duke legend Jay Bilas has been a player, an actor, a lawyer, and an analyst at ESPN for more than a quarter century. This week he joins Monica McNutt and King McClure for an in depth discussion on Jalen Johnson's departure from Duke. Jay and Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim clashed over the topic earlier in the week and Jay lays out his reasons for disagreeing with Boeheim. It's a … [Read more...] about Jay Bilas of ESPN on Jalen Johnson, his quarter century at ESPN, & NCAA Predictions
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Draymond Green calls out the hypocrisy in the NBA’s management/player relations
Draymond Green has never been shy about speaking his mind. This week, he unloaded on the hypocrisy he sees in the NBA's double standard regarding how franchises and players are labeled when labor and management clash. We'll hear his words and then Monica McNutt and King McClure discuss the issue with Dave Wohl, host of Dave's Front Office from Pure Hoops Media. Dave was an NBA … [Read more...] about Draymond Green calls out the hypocrisy in the NBA’s management/player relations
UConn’s Paige Bueckers leads the Huskies to the top of the Polls
Monday's showdown between #1 South Carolina and #2 Connecticut was a classic OT thriller, won by UConn behind a 31 point performance from "Paige Buckets.". Monica McNutt was on the call for FS1 and she welcomes Alexa Philippou of the Hartford Courant and Mechelle Voepel of ESPN.com to discuss the fabulous freshman's impact, where the Huskies go from here, what South Carolina … [Read more...] about UConn’s Paige Bueckers leads the Huskies to the top of the Polls
ESPN’s LaPhonso Ellis on “Blue Bloods, “New Bloods,” and the NBA opponents that still give him nightmares
ESPN college hoop analyst LaPhonso Ellis is one of the most perceptive basketball minds in the country. In this discussion with Monica McNutt and King McClure, "The Phonz" sounds off on the struggles of "Blue Bloods" Duke and Kentucky, the ascension of "New Bloods" like Florida State, and which college stars are the most "NBA Ready." In addition, the 11 year NBA vet (1992-2003) … [Read more...] about ESPN’s LaPhonso Ellis on “Blue Bloods, “New Bloods,” and the NBA opponents that still give him nightmares
One Year after Kobe Bryant’s death, Jorge Sedano of ESPN LA reflects on his legacy
Monday January 26th was the one year anniversary of the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven other friends in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles. Jorge Sedano of ESPN hosts a daily radio show from 4-7pm on ESPN 710 in LA and he shares his thoughts on Kobe's legacy, the mood among the fans in Southern California, and the past year which also saw the Lakers win … [Read more...] about One Year after Kobe Bryant’s death, Jorge Sedano of ESPN LA reflects on his legacy
New President, New Big 3, New #1, & New Dreams in Atlanta
We have a new President, a new "Big 3" in Brooklyn, a new #1 in Women's college hoop, dreams of a new WNBA ownership group in Atlanta, and a new statue of A'ja Wilson on the campus of the University of South Carolina. On this week's show, Monica McNutt and King McClure discuss all of these events and even share some thoughts on how college and pro basketball can complete … [Read more...] about New President, New Big 3, New #1, & New Dreams in Atlanta
James Harden is a Brooklyn Net: So what could go wrong?
James Harden finally got his wish and put the city of Houston in his rearview mirror. But did the Nets pay too steep of a price by mortgaging their future, gutting their depth, and introducing another ball dominant guard to play with ball dominant point guard Kyrie Irving? And speaking of Kyrie, has his self imposed sabbatical damaged the chemistry of the team? So many … [Read more...] about James Harden is a Brooklyn Net: So what could go wrong?
The WNBA, the Georgia runoff election, & Women’s college hoop with Katie Barnes of ESPN
Katie Barnes of ESPN writes about women's basketball and social issues. On this week's show, Katie joins Monica and King to break down how the WNBA players had a major influence on the Georgia Senate runoff elections with the Atlanta Dream players actively organizing against the co-owner of their team (Kelly Loeffler) and raising the profile of (and money for) Loeffler's … [Read more...] about The WNBA, the Georgia runoff election, & Women’s college hoop with Katie Barnes of ESPN
Monica, King, & Bruce reflections on 2020 and hopes for 2021
In this special year end episode of the show, Monica McNutt, King McClure, & Bruce Bernstein reflect back on the year 2020 from a societal and sports point of view. Was it all bad? Were there any silver linings? And where would we like to see the world go from here? Our crew is VERY hopeful about the year ahead and everyone feels that 2021 will be a year of healing, … [Read more...] about Monica, King, & Bruce reflections on 2020 and hopes for 2021
Ava Wallace of the Washington Post on Russell Westbrook & The Wizards
Monica McNutt and King McClure welcome Ava Wallace, the Wizards beat reporter for the Washington Post to this week's Buckets, Boards, & Blocks. Ava helps break down how Russell Westbrook will mesh with shooting guard Bradley Beal on the new look Wiz. Ava also discusses the challenges of covering a team on a daily basis during the pandemic. Ava details how the Wizards franchise … [Read more...] about Ava Wallace of the Washington Post on Russell Westbrook & The Wizards