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Mike Wise

Host: Mike Wise.

The Mike Wise Show is a Pure Hoops signature show, featuring entertaining takes, incredible stories and high level guests from a seasoned journalist with great sense of humor and persona.

Shaun Powell of NBA.com with deep thoughts on Life, Basketball, Big Men, & Ballmer

May 9, 2021 by Pure Hoops

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Shaun Powell of NBA.com has covered the league for nearly four decades. But he is so much more than just a sports journalist. He is also a keen observer of the human condition whose nuanced views set an example that all of us should follow. Mike Wise and Shaun discuss the resurgent Knicks, The crew that Shaun has dubbed "The Notorious Big 3" in Brooklyn, the return of superstar … [Read more...] about Shaun Powell of NBA.com with deep thoughts on Life, Basketball, Big Men, & Ballmer

The legendary “White Mamba” Brian Scalabrine visits with Mike Wise

May 1, 2021 by Pure Hoops

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Brian Scalabrine is the co-host of The Starting Lineup with Frank Isola on Sirius/XM NBA Radio. Scal, a.k.a. "The White Mamba" is also the TV analyst for the Boston Celtics on NBC Sports Boston. His vast knowledge, irreverent takes, and joyful approach to the sport make him one of the most beloved NBA voices in the basketball world. He joins Mike Wise to examine the MVP race, … [Read more...] about The legendary “White Mamba” Brian Scalabrine visits with Mike Wise

International basketball expert Fran Fraschilla of ESPN

April 25, 2021 by Pure Hoops

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Fran Fraschilla was a successful college basketball coach who became an expert on the international game and has been an analyst at ESPN for nearly 20 years. In addition to calling college games, he is ESPN's NBA Draft expert on talent from around the world. With international players becoming some of the NBA's biggest stars, Fran's role has become more important than ever. On … [Read more...] about International basketball expert Fran Fraschilla of ESPN

Legendary NBA Executive & Master Storyteller Jerry Colangelo

April 20, 2021 by Pure Hoops

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Jerry Colangelo has done everything in the world of basketball. The Chicago native played college ball for Illinois, was the youngest general manager in the NBA at age 29, owned the Phoenix Suns and the MLB Arizona Diamondbacks, is Managing Director of USA Basketball, and serves as Chairman of the Basketball Hall of Fame. His stories are rich in detail and include memories … [Read more...] about Legendary NBA Executive & Master Storyteller Jerry Colangelo

The Best of Mike Wise 5.0

April 11, 2021 by Pure Hoops

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The Mike Wise Show features interesting guests from the world of basketball. From owners like Jeanie Buss to coaches like Stan Van Gundy and George Karl to Hall of Famers like journalist Bob Ryan and photographer Andy Bernstein, they all share their stories with Mike. We have classic locker room memories from Derek Harper, stories about doing broadcasts with legends Hubie Brown … [Read more...] about The Best of Mike Wise 5.0

NBA reporter & multimedia journalist Ashley Nevel

April 5, 2021 by Pure Hoops

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Bruce Bernstein fills in for Mike and welcomes Ashley Nevel to the show. In the new era of news and sports coverage, multimedia journalists like Ashley wear many hats from content creator to "techie," to talent producer, to marketing director, and then some. She is currently covering the Denver Nuggets, but has a long history with the Phoenix Suns as well. Her own story is one … [Read more...] about NBA reporter & multimedia journalist Ashley Nevel

Veteran NBA journalist Steve Bulpett on the Boston Celtics reboot

March 29, 2021 by Pure Hoops

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Mike Wise has the week off, so Bruce Bernstein welcomes veteran NBA journalist Steve Bulpett to the show. Steve has covered the Boston Celtics since the 1980s and he shares his thoughts on how the Celtics will fare in the wake of Danny Ainge's trade deadline moves. Is Robert Williams III the answer at center? Will Evan Fournier provide enough scoring and playmaking to … [Read more...] about Veteran NBA journalist Steve Bulpett on the Boston Celtics reboot

Legendary NBA Photographer Andrew D. Bernstein

March 14, 2021 by Pure Hoops

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If you've followed the NBA over the past four decades, your view of the sport was partially shaped by Andy Bernstein. His lens has captured (and sometimes created) iconic NBA moments from Kareem and Dr. J to Magic and Bird, to Shaq, Michael, LeBron, & Steph. And of course, the one and only Kobe Bryant. Andy is literally a Basketball Hall of Famer, having won the Curt Gowdy … [Read more...] about Legendary NBA Photographer Andrew D. Bernstein

Barbara Barker of Newsday on her early years in sports journalism plus NBA stories

March 8, 2021 by Pure Hoops

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Barbara Barker is the sports columnist for Newsday in New York. She helps Mike Wise celebrate Women's History Month with stories from the beginning of her career in the early 1990s when female sports journalists were fighting for equal access. Along the way she covered the Knicks and now covers the entire sports scene as a columnist. Barb sizes up the championship chances for … [Read more...] about Barbara Barker of Newsday on her early years in sports journalism plus NBA stories

Bob Ryan on his half century covering the Boston Celtics

March 1, 2021 by Pure Hoops

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Bob Ryan spent 43 years at the Boston Globe and nearly three decades with ESPN. In his more than 50 year career, he has covered 20 NBA Finals, 20 Final Fours, 9 World Series, 5 Super Bowls, and 7 Olympics. But the NBA is where he left his lasting mark, covering the Boston Celtics since the days of Bill Russell. Bob and Mike Wise discuss the legendary Boston Globe sports … [Read more...] about Bob Ryan on his half century covering the Boston Celtics

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26 Dec 2021

@MikeWiseguy and I produced 140 shows for
@purehoopsmedia and although nobody asked, I wanted to share a brief appreciation of Mike on the occasion of our final show with Pure Hoops. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year everyone.

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23 Dec 2021

🏀 On the Catch & Shoot finale, @Aaron_Berlin & Otto Strong assemble some C&S legends including @PureHoopsBruce, @NaismithLives, @NoahCoslov, @Turk0219 & @cozdkramer as they hand out NBA gifts, favorite memories, guests & MORE!

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It’s the last ride for #CatchAndShoot on @purehoopsmedia. What better way than to end it with the ones who got us here.

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