Buckets Boards & Blocks

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 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?

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

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

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

ESPN college hoop analyst Seth Greenberg was a two time ACC Coach of the Year and hasn't lost a game in nearly 9 years. Which happens to coincide with the amount of time he's been at the "World Wide Leader." He is a master story teller, a great strategist, and has a great sense of humor. He joins Monica McNutt and Bruce Bernstein, who is filling in for King McClure. They … [Read more...] about ESPN’s Seth Greenberg on College Hoop, the Pandemic, and “Garzilla”

With American families scaling back their Thanksgiving gatherings due to the surge in the COVID-19 pandemic, Monica McNutt and King McClure invited their Dads on the show to discuss basketball, society, and life. Both Leroy McClure and Kevin McNutt are great story tellers who shared their experiences raising incredibly accomplished human beings who also happen to be outstanding … [Read more...] about The #BBB Thanksgiving Special w/Leroy McClure & Kevin McNutt

Justin Jackson of the Dallas Mavericks is heading into his fourth NBA season and second full season with the Mavs. After leading the University of North Carolina to the 2017 NCAA Championship, he spent his first season and a half in Sacramento before being traded. In this interview, he talks about the UNC Brotherhood, being traded on Draft night, playing with Luka Doncic, his … [Read more...] about Justin Jackson of the Dallas Mavericks joins King McClure