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Join Luke Wilson as he covers the highs and lows of NBA and NCAA basketball.

Luke Wilson


    • Jun 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 23 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Behind the Line

    Postseason Priorities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 25:05


    In this episode, Luke breaks down the playoffs and current situations for every team as well as some offseason priorities for the teams eliminated in the first round.

    Top 50 Players (Playoff Edition)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 31:40


    In this episode, Luke talks about his top 50 players (updated from previous pre-season ranking) in the NBA this year including the playoffs so far.

    Big Men Season

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 26:05


    In this episode, Luke breaks down the best and most valuable big men in the league today and why he has them ranked where they are.

    Positionless Players

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 28:42


    In this episode, Luke breaks down the ever-changing position of forwards and the current top 10 in the NBA.

    Scorers and shooters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 29:03


    In this episode Luke breaks down his top 10 shooting guards in the NBA.

    The point guards to roll with

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 30:34


    Find out whether your point guards make the cut as the elite of the elite our league are talked upon

    Trade Deadline Drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2021 25:26


    Luke speaks on the winners of trade deadline pickups. The Nets, Nuggets, Lakers, Blazers, Bulls, Heat and Celtics made some notable pickups to see if they can improve their squad before playoff pushes.

    March Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 29:53


    Luke gives updates from the first and second round March Madness as well as NBA trade rumors and analysis.

    Big Men Buyout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 27:52


    In this episode Luke touches on big men such as Andre Drummond, LaMarcus Aldridge, and John Collins and the moves expected to be made around them. Luke also provides analysis on his seeding predictions come playoff time in the respected conferences.

    Is LaMelo Worth The Hype?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 29:17


    Throughout this episode I talk about LaMelo Ball, the Nets, Heat, MVP race, ROY race, coach of the year, and G league as well as some college basketball updates.

    The Flaming West

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 27:49


    Luke speaks on teams who have been cooking the Western Conference with win streaks such as the Clippers, Suns, Blazers, and the Jazz.

    Comparing Young Talent ft Landon Holland

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 30:23


    Breaking down young talent across the league and comparing them to each other.

    Battle Of The Big Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 27:13


    Host Luke Wilson compares the big men of the NBA. Luke sounds off on the success of a few NBA teams this far.

    Don't Sleep on Utah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 29:43


    Host Luke Wilson gives listeners his takes on some of the most important headlines in the NBA during this week's episode. He discusses the early season successes of the Utah Jazz despite the media's lack of confidence in their abilities--as he points out the players that have been proving themselves to be powerhouses on the team. He ends the show with a discussion on the blunders of Washington, and why Bradly Beal should seek a trade to either the 76ers or the Knicks.

    Kyrie's Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 29:04


    In this episode of Behind the Line, host Luke Wilson discusses the trade that rippled throughout the NBA: James Harden going to the Brooklyn Nets. He walks through the Nets gameplay thus far, and what impact Kyrie's return could have on their playoff run. Luke also mentions the ongoing struggles with Washington and the balance within the Eastern Conference. Last, he answers the question that many fans have been wondering: how long are Lillard and Curry going to be carrying their teams? For all this and more, be sure to tune in!

    What's going on with Washington?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 28:39


    In this episode of Behind the Line, Luke Wilson talks through the early struggles that the Washington Wizards have been facing...and ways they can overcome their unexpected slump. He also discusses how the Grizzlies should adapt to Ja Morant's injury--and what the playmaker's absence on the court means in a stacked Western Conference.

    The Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 26:17


    After a shortened offseason, shocking trades, and teams restructuring to find their balance, the NBA is finally back. Host Luke Wilson discusses some current news surrounding the league's return, as well as some unexpected teams leading the charge early on. Tune in to hear Luke's takes on why these upsets are happening and what they mean for the team rankings in the East and the West.

    The Great Balance

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 30:26


    In this episode, Luke talks through the balance of talent across the league that will inevitably lead to some intense matchups this season. He also dives into his NBA rankings predictions for this season, highlighting some emerging powerhouses to keep an eye out for.

    Luke's Top 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 34:16


    After ESPN released their Top 100 NBA Players list for the 2020-2021 season, some rankings were seen as slightly controversial. In this week's episode of "Behind the Line", Luke highlights his Top 50 NBA Players list--making sure to explain what makes his selections stand out amongst the crowd.

    Franchise Phenoms (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 32:13


    With the 2020-2021 NBA season quickly approaching, Luke offers an in-depth analysis of some of the league's top talent, all while comparing them to their closest position rivals. Tune in to see who the next franchise phenoms will be! (Part 2 of 2)

    Franchise Phenoms (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 30:11


    With the 2020-2021 NBA season quickly approaching, Luke offers an in-depth analysis of some of the league's top talent, all while comparing them to their closest position rivals. Tune in to see who the next franchise phenoms will be! (Part 1 of 2)

    Free Agency Frenzy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 30:50


    In this episode, Luke recaps the 2020 NBA Draft and how his predictions stacked up against the team's selections. He also discusses the first few days of free agency, highlighting the reality behind some shocking aquisitions. Later in the episode, Luke brings on a special guest to talk about this action-packed offseason--as well as some hot takes based on the new rosters.

    2020 NBA Predraft Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 29:50


    With the 2020 NBA Draft upon us, host Luke Wilson discusses which 5 prospects are most likely to be selected as the Number 1 overall pick. Luke also outlines a mock draft and talks about how critical it is to place this draft class's talent with the right organization. Be sure to tune in for the first-ever episode of "Behind the Line".

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