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The Knicks & Wizards are on fire, plus an MVP discussion

April 29, 2021 by Pure Hoops

The Knicks continue to rise in the east and the Washington Wizards have become a scary team that hopes to make it to the "play in" round. Russell Westbrook has led the way in DC while New York's Julius Randle is a legitimate MVP candidate. Speaking of the NBA MVP race, Monica McNutt, King McClure, and Bruce Bernstein discuss why this race isn't as cut and dried as it appeared … [Read more...] about The Knicks & Wizards are on fire, plus an MVP discussion

Terrika Foster-Brasby sizes up the WNBA as Training Camps are about to open

April 22, 2021 by Pure Hoops

Monica McNutt welcomes Terrika Foster-Brasby of ESPN to preview the WNBA season. They projected how some of the rookies drafted last week will fill roles on their new teams, whether the idea of "one and done" is a good idea for Women's hoop, and if the "Sky" is the limit in Chicago (see what we did there?). With Renee Montgomery retiring as a player and joining the Atlanta … [Read more...] about Terrika Foster-Brasby sizes up the WNBA as Training Camps are about to open

Ten Year NBA Vet (and UCLA alum) Ryan Hollins brings the heat to #BBB

April 15, 2021 by Pure Hoops

Ryan Hollins played for 9 teams in 10 NBA seasons. He's "been there and done that" and brings his bag of smoking hot takes to the show this week. From his thoughts on social media, to his feelings about load management, to his MVP selection, and his feelings about his beloved UCLA Bruins, Ryan does not hold back. And when Monica McNutt and King McClure play "Word Association" … [Read more...] about Ten Year NBA Vet (and UCLA alum) Ryan Hollins brings the heat to #BBB

Baylor University’s “Mullet Bros” Matthew Mayer & Jackson Moffatt

April 8, 2021 by Pure Hoops

Baylor sits atop the college basketball world after crushing Gonzaga in the NCAA Championship Game on Monday. While everyone knows about the heroics of Jared Butler, Davion Mitchell, and Coach Scott Drew, less well-known is the legend of the "Mullet Bros" Matthew Mayer and Jackson Moffatt. When these two decided to go "Full Mullet," a series of positive events followed for the … [Read more...] about Baylor University’s “Mullet Bros” Matthew Mayer & Jackson Moffatt

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

April 1, 2021 by Pure Hoops

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

Monica & King’s NCAA Upset Candidates (Buckets, Boards, & Blocks #99)

March 18, 2021 by Pure Hoops

King McClure's Baylor Bears are a #1 seed while Monica McNutt's Georgetown Hoyas are a #12 seed. Monica and King size up their squads and then take a whole different angle on their tournament preview. Anyone can go with chalk, but picking upsets is the key to winning your pool. Predicting upsets is kind of random for most of us, but Monica and King base their picks on hard … [Read more...] about Monica & King’s NCAA Upset Candidates (Buckets, Boards, & Blocks #99)

The Best of Buckets, Boards, & Blocks: Segments & Guests to Remember

March 12, 2021 by Pure Hoops

The Buckets, Boards, & Blocks podcast debuted almost two years ago. During that time, Monica McNutt and King McClure have welcomed scores of great guests and also had meaningful discussions about the weighty issues of the day. In this "Best of #BBB" show, we relive some of those moments. We hear Hall of Famer Nancy Lieberman describe her close friendship with Muhammad Ali. … [Read more...] about The Best of Buckets, Boards, & Blocks: Segments & Guests to Remember

Baylor’s big win, McDermott’s big mistake, & “Who’s Trippin”

March 4, 2021 by Pure Hoops

Monica McNutt & King McClure examine Baylor's big win on Tuesday vs. West Virginia and the Bears' Big 12 regular season championship. They also reflect on Creighton head coach Greg McDermott's insensitive racial analogy and what should be done. Texas native King tells us "Who's Trippin" and it's not an athlete or a coach! Also, is a freshman from UConn the "Player of the Year" … [Read more...] about Baylor’s big win, McDermott’s big mistake, & “Who’s Trippin”

Jay Bilas of ESPN on Jalen Johnson, his quarter century at ESPN, & NCAA Predictions

February 25, 2021 by Pure Hoops

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

Draymond Green calls out the hypocrisy in the NBA’s management/player relations

February 18, 2021 by Pure Hoops

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

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