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Master Tesfatsion of Bleacher Report

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Master Tesfatsion of Bleacher Report is the host of "Untold Stories," and is one of the hottest young story tellers around. He is also a keen observer of college hoop and the NBA. He checks in with thoughts on Evansville's upset of Kentucky as well as Kemba Walker's strong start in Boston. Master and Monica also discuss Kyrie Irving's impact in Brooklyn, LeBron James' hot start … [Read more...] about Master Tesfatsion of Bleacher Report

Angel Gray: Cavaliers’ sideline reporter for FOX Sports Ohio

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Angel Gray is one of the most versatile hoop broadcasters in the country. She currently patrols the sidelines during Cavaliers games on FOX Sports Ohio, but she has also done play by play for the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks and analysis for many networks including ESPN, CBS, and NBA TV. Angel also played four seasons of college hoop at Florida State. She shares stories of her … [Read more...] about Angel Gray: Cavaliers’ sideline reporter for FOX Sports Ohio

Head Coach Diane Richardson of Towson University

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Diane Richardson has had an incredible journey in life and basketball. (6:14) She spent more than two decades in corporate America before pursuing her true passion and becoming a full-time college coach. (@7:38) As the Mom of special needs kids, she explains how that shaped her as a coach and (@9:15) how her daughter won a silver medal in the Special Olympics. (@10:00) In 1980 … [Read more...] about Head Coach Diane Richardson of Towson University

NBA Season Preview with Monica and Bruce

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The new NBA season promises to be a wild and exciting ride. Monica and Bruce Bernstein from Pure Hoops Media discuss all the major storylines. LeBron James and the Lakers top the bill (@2:08). The Clippers and Kawhi Leonard (@8:05) are favored by many to win it all and the chemistry under Doc Rivers will be a work in progress. At 14:00, Monica and Bruce discuss the pros and … [Read more...] about NBA Season Preview with Monica and Bruce

Edniesha Curry: Assistant Coach for the University of Maine Men’s Team

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There are 1,404 full time coaches and assistant coaches in men's division one college hoop and only one is a woman. She is Edniesha Curry of the University of Maine. "Coach Eddy" discusses her journey and describes how she traveled the world doing different coaching gigs and honing her skills. Coach Eddy downplays the "adjustments" that need to be made for a woman coaching men. … [Read more...] about Edniesha Curry: Assistant Coach for the University of Maine Men’s Team

LaChina Robinson and WNBA Finals Analysis

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Monica McNutt welcomes women's hoop analyst LaChina Robinson. They tackle a number of important issues including thoughts about the WNBA playoffs (14:40), Derek Fisher's inexplicable decision to only play Candace Parker 11 minutes in the closeout game against Connecticut (19:49), and whether the WNBA needs affirmation from NBA players (26:00). The interview with LaChina was … [Read more...] about LaChina Robinson and WNBA Finals Analysis

Hannah Withiam of The Athletic

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Hannah Withiam is the associate editor of The Athletic and is in charge of all WNBA editorial coverage. At the age of 25, Hannah oversees a staff of 14 writers, including beat reporters for all 12 teams. At the 5:04 mark, Hannah discusses the surreal feeling of having such editorial responsibility at such a young age. At 10:11 Monica and Hannah discuss how the extended WNBA … [Read more...] about Hannah Withiam of The Athletic

Journalist Howard Megdal with an in depth WNBA Discussion

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Howard Megdal covers the WNBA for numerous publications and is dedicated to equalizing coverage of women's sports in general. Monica and Howard discuss the depth of talented players in the WNBA (2:00 mark), why WNBA players shouldn't have to thank the media for covering the sport (5:50), why single elimination is a bad idea after the first round of the playoffs (7:15), the … [Read more...] about Journalist Howard Megdal with an in depth WNBA Discussion

Jonquel Jones of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun

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Jonquel Jones of the Connecticut Sun is Monica McNutt's guest this week. "JJ" leads the WNBA in rebounds and blocks and is a legit MVP candidate. At the 1:47 mark, JJ discusses the awful plight of her native Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian and how she is trying to help her fellow Bahamians recover. At 6:56 she discusses why the Sun are having such a great season and … [Read more...] about Jonquel Jones of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun