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Big Fellas Basketball, hosted by John Hartofilis, is a Gen Z Basketball, Coaching, and Sports Business Podcast where Facts, Stats, and Context reign supreme. John sits down with prominent Players, Coaches, Executives, Agents, and Reporters from across the Sports Industry.

John Hartofilis


    • May 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 468 EPISODES

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    The Big Fellas Basketball podcast is a must-listen for any basketball fan or enthusiast. From the moment I stumbled upon this podcast, I was immediately captivated by the high quality conversations that unfolded from the first minute to the last. There is something so genuine and authentic about this show that kept me hooked, and I am glad to be a part of John Hartofilis' journey.

    One of the best aspects of The Big Fellas Basketball podcast is the caliber of guests and interviews featured on the show. John does an excellent job of bringing on diverse guests from all levels of the game, allowing listeners to gain unique perspectives and insights into different experiences in the basketball world. The questions posed by John are always on point, eliciting thoughtful responses from his guests. It truly feels like a treasure trove of information and stories from individuals deeply immersed in basketball.

    Furthermore, John's personality shines through in every episode, making it highly enjoyable to listen to. His passion for basketball is evident, as he delves into various topics with enthusiasm and knowledge. Whether you are already well-versed in basketball or just starting out as a fan, there is something for everyone in this podcast. It's informative yet entertaining at the same time, with each episode offering valuable nuggets of wisdom that can help expand one's basketball IQ.

    While it's hard to find any major flaws with The Big Fellas Basketball podcast, one potential downside could be that some episodes may not cater to every listener's specific interests. As with any podcast covering a particular subject matter, there may be episodes that resonate more strongly with certain individuals compared to others depending on their preferences or knowledge gaps.

    In conclusion, The Big Fellas Basketball podcast is a standout show in its genre. With its commitment to high quality content and engaging conversations, it has quickly become a go-to resource for anyone looking to dive deeper into the world of basketball. John Hartofilis has created something truly special here, and I am excited to see what the future holds for this podcast. Whether you're a basketball fanatic or simply interested in learning more about the game, I highly recommend giving this podcast a listen.



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    469. Patrick Crossan - Former GM And Head Coach Of Wizards District Gaming

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 51:11


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!!Patrick Crossan, Former GM And Head Coach Of Wizards District Gaming, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Building A Roster In The NBA 2K League, Winning Back To Back Championships And NBA 2K Memories!!!(0:00) - Intro(0:13) - Welcoming Patrick To Gen Z Hoops(1:00) - Early Days In Sports Journalism(4:54) - Pursuing Esports And Competitive Gaming(6:41) - Favorite 2K(10:26) - Sports Journalism Skills Translating To Building A Team(11:37) - GM And Head Coach Of Wizards District Gaming(14:33) - Team Culture(15:58) - Back To Back Championships (16:49) - Coach Of The Year And Highest Winning Percentage In League History(21:29) - Defensive Settings(23:39) - Drafting JBM (26:58) - Managing A Team During Slumps(31:13) - Connecting Brand Strategy To Team Identity(33:49) - Building A Connection Between WizDG And The DC Community(36:36) - NBA 2K League Competition Committee(37:43) - NBA 2K Glitches And Memories(43:52) - Team USA(47:53) - Advice

    468. Barbara Turner - Washington Mystics Assistant Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 26:33


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!!Barbara Turner, Washington Mystics Assistant Coach, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Her Playing Career, Winning Back To Back National Championships At Uconn And Coaching in the NBA/WNBA!!!(0:00) - Intro(0:13) - Welcoming Coach TurnerTo Gen Z Hoops(0:39) - Connection To Basketball(1:00) - Larry Nance And The Cavs(2:21) - High School Career(3:53) - Lessons From Mentors(5:15) - College Recruiting Process(6:17) - Top 3 And Choosing Uconn(7:06) - Transition To College(8:53) - Freshman Year(9:34) - First National Championship Run(10:31) - Offseason After Winning A National Championship(11:38) - Favorite Title Run(12:29) - Pregame Ritual(14:05) - Senior Year Leadership(14:59) - Playing In A Winning Culture(16:11) - Deciding To Go Pro(16:45) - Pre Draft(17:52) - Getting Drafted(18:20) - Sue Bird(19:00) - Notable WNBA Career Moments(19:47) - First WNBA Bucket(20:13) - Pursuing A Career In Coaching(21:04) - Player Development Coach(21:59) - Jalen Green And Alpern Sengun(23:18) - Washington Mystics Assistant Coach(24:20) - Aspirations(24:55) - WNBA Training Camp(25:35) - Legacy

    467. Chris Fleming - Portland Trailblazers Assistant Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 48:07


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!!Chris Fleming, Portland Trailblazers Assistant Coach, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Playing Career, Coaching The German National Team And His Time Coaching In The NBA!!!(0:00) - Intro(0:13) - Welcoming Coach Fleming To Gen Z Hoops(0:46) - Passion For Basketball(2:11) - High School Career(3:20) - Recruiting Process(4:32) - Transition To College Basketball(11:22) - University Of Richmond(12:12) - Going Pro(17:00) - Pursuing A Career In Coaching(18:37) - German Cup Championship(20:17) - Brose Bamberg(22:00) - Culture In A Program(25:05) - Coaching Dirk On The German National Team(28:30) - Transition From European Basketball To The NBA(31:16) - Brooklyn Nets And Chicago Bulls(35:02) - Going 5-0 As An Interim Head Coach Of The Bulls(36:57) - Lonzo Ball(38:25) - Joining The Blazers Staff(39:27) - Goal This Season(41:35) - Blazers Young Core(44:03) - Analytics In The League(46:53) - What Legacy Do You Hope To Leave Behind?

    466. Elijah Moreno-Winston - IMG Assistant Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 43:14


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!!Elijah Moreno-Winston, IMG Assistant Coach, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Playing Career, Getting Into Coaching And The Typical Day In Life As An IMG Coach!(0:00) - Intro(0:13) - Welcoming Elijah To Gen Z Hoops(0:36) - Passion For Basketball(5:30) - Playing career(9:59) - Covid Hoops(13:28) - Transition From Player To Coach(20:24) - IMG All-Time Starting 5(23:44) - Eye Opening Moment At IMG(26:12) - Player Development(28:41) - Challenges Coaching At IMG(30:50) - Defining Success(38:10) - Looking To Coaches For Inspiration(41:00) - Future Aspirations

    465. Nico Parauda - Washington Wizards Scout

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 65:27


    Nico Parauda,  Washington Wizards Scout, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss The Art Of Scouting, His Time As The Assistant GM Of The Capital City Go-Go And The Typical Day In Life As An NBA Scout !(0:00) - Intro(0:13) - Welcoming Nico To Gen Z Hoops(0:44) - Connection To Basketball(4:58) - Breaking Down Film At Blair Academy(7:13) - Player Development At Blair(10:31) - Training Players From All Different Levels(12:02) - Special Connection To Blair(14:21) - Atlanta Hawks(21:00) - Important Stats That Don't Show Up In The Box Score(27:48) - Do Numbers Lie?(30:47) - Capital City GO-GO(35:41) - G League And NBA Connection(39:50) - Assistant GM Of The Capital City Go-Go(43:48) - Scouting For The NBA Draft(46:50) - Impact Of A March Madness Performance (48:24) - Perspective Of Talent Evaluation Evolving Overtime(55:00) - Future Aspirations(58:00) - Hobart Hoops Story

    464. Christopher Corso - Rutgers MBB Director Of Communications

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 34:31


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!!Christopher Corso, Rutgers MBB Director Of Communications, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Rutgers Hoops, Media Training  And Memorable Rutgers MBB Moments!!(0:00) - Intro(0:13) - Welcoming Christopher To Gen Z Hoops(0:34) - Connection To Basketball(2:34) - Getting Into Sports Media(3:34) - Long Island Native(5:38) - Working For The Minnesota Vikings(11:09) - NIL(12:44) - Day In The Life As The Director Of Communications(14:20) - Media Training(17:40) - Running A Teams Social Media (19:12) - Knights Of Honor(21:25) - Favorite Rutgers MBB Alumni(25:55) - Media Strategy From Different Levels(27:27) - New Content(29:47) - Future Aspirations(31:24) - Advice For Those Looking To Break Into The Industry

    463. B Hen - Club 520 Podcast Co-Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 43:22


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!!B Hen, Club 520 Podcast Co-Host Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Hoop Culture, Distinct Fashion Trends And The Creation Of Club 520!!(0:00) - Intro(0:13) - Welcoming B Hen To Gen Z Hoops(0:50) - Connection To Basketball(1:55) - Role Model Growing Up (3:34) - Swaggy Jerseys(7:30) - Friendship With Jeff Teague (8:46) - Butler University/St Johns(12:40) - Nickname B Hen(13:33) - Hoop Career(16:27) - Creation Of Club 520(20:20) - Black Air Forces With White Laces(24:30) - Zach Randolph(25:30) - Favorite Club 520 Episode(26:07) - Lance Stephenson Story(28:28) - Brandon Jennings Calling Out The 2009 Draft Class(30:19) - Michael Beasley Vs Lance Stephenson(31:00) - Ny Hoopers Vs Indiana Hoopers All Time(34:23) - March Madness Picks(36:24) - NIL Changing The College Basketball Landscape(38:25) - NBA Playoff Picks(39:09) - Favorite NBA Performance(40:00) - My Favorite Moments Of My Career So Far(42:01) - Future AspirationsThanks For Listening!!!

    462. Arop Arop - Columbia Lions Guard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 26:19


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!!Arop Arop, Columbia Lions GuardJoins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Recruiting Process, Going To Prep School And His Career So Far At Columbia University!!(0:00) - Intro(0:13) - Welcoming Richie To Gen Z Hoops(0:30) - Connection To Basketball(2:33) - High School Career(6:50) - Prep Year At Hotchkiss(8:40) - Hotchkiss Teammate (10:33) - Recruiting Process(13:44) - NEPSAC Showcase(14:50) - Welcome To College Moment(15:38) - Development In College(1627) - Coach Engles(18:25) - Leadership(20:20) - Gameday(23:44) - Goals For College Career

    461. Richie Bonney - Hobart Basketball All-Time Leading Scorer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 44:29


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!!Richie Bonney, Hobart Basketball All-Time Leading Scorer Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His College Career At Hobart, Becoming The All-Time Leading Scorer In Program History And Being Inducted Into The Hall of Fame!!!(0:00) - Intro(0:13) - Welcoming Richie To Gen Z Hoops(0:32) - Connection To Basketball(2:39) - Highschool Career(4:49) - Multi-Sport Athlete(7:42) - College Recruiting Process(13:10) - Freshman Year And Transition To College(16:55) - Goals Going Into Sophomore Year(22:59) - Becoming A Captain Junior Year(26:06) - First NCAA Tournament Game(28:47) - Breaking The Hobart Scoring Record(33:22) - Most Memorable Game (36:39) - Going Pro?(38:29) - Hall Of Fame Induction(39:34) - Advice 

    460. Alex Manfredi - Utah Jazz Basketball Operations Generalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 24:43


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!!Alex Manfredi, Utah Jazz Basketball Operations Generalist Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Being A Grad Assistant And Video Coordinator For Long Beach State University, Making The NCAA Tournament And His Experience With The Utah Jazz So Far!!!(0:00) - Intro(0:13) - Welcoming Alex To Gen Z Hoops(0:42) - Connection To Basketball(3:13) - Long Beach StateUniversity(5:20) - Taking On Different Roles(7:24) - College Recruiting(9:34) - Making The NCAA Tournament(12:06) - Intern to Basketball Operations Generalist With The Jazz(14:40) - Day In The Life Working For The Jazz(18:15) - Keyonte George(19:31) - Biggest Challenges(21:23) - Advice For Those Looking To Break Into Basketball

    459. Craig Sword - Kaohsiung Aquas Guard

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 41:31


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!!Craig Sword, Kaohsiung Aquas Guard Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Growing Up In Alabama, NBA Career And Playing Overseas!!!(0:13) - Welcoming Craig To Gen Z Hoops(0:39) - Connection To Basketball(2:27) - Highschool Career(5:57) - Recruiting Process, Why Mississippi State(9:10) - Freshman Year Mindset(11:48) - Junior Year Back Surgery(14:57) - Reflecting On College(17:58) - Wilki Morskie Szczecin In Poland(23:33) - Mexican Championship In 2019(25:54) - First NBA Contract With The Detroit Pistons(28:58) - Capital City Go/Washington Wizards(33:50) - First NBA Game Against The Miami Heat(38:54) - Kaohsiung Aquas In Taiwan(44:09) - Future Aspirations

    458. Dillon McGowan - Birmingham Squadron Assistant General Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 52:24


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Dillon McGowan, Birmingham Squadron Assistant General Manager Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Being A Grad Assistant At LSU, Time As A Video Coordinator In The NBA G League And His Rise To Become The Assistant GM Of The Birmingham Squadron!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Dillon To Gen Z Hoops (0:32) - Connection To Basketball (7:14) - Pursuing A Career In Sports (9:43) - Grad Assistant At LSU (23:00) - Naz Suns Video Coordinator (31:00) - New Orleans Pelican Equipment Manager (40:35) - Starting Off As The Equipment Manager For The Birmingham Squadron (46:07) - Birmingham Squadron Assistant GM  (50:33) - Future Aspirations Thanks For Listening!!!

    457. Keegan Brown - Wisconsin Herd Head Video Coordinator

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 29:55


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Keegan Brown, Wisconsin Herd Head Video Coordinator Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Coaching In College, Working In The NBA G League And Being The Head Video Coordinator Of The Wisconsin Herd!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Coach Brown To Gen Z Hoops (0:37) - Connection To Basketball (2:09) - Pursuing A Career In Sports (3:41) - University Of Central Florida (7:40) - Sports Marketing Intern At BYU (9:00) - SLC Stars (10:43) - Charlotte Hornets (12:41) - Scouting (15:45) - Director Of Player Personnel At BYU (20:56) - Sports Business Classroom (23:16) - Head Video Coordinator For The Wisconsin Herd (28:07) - Future Aspirations

    456. Colin Dougherty - Rojos de Veracruz Guard And Hobart Basketball Alum

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 39:33


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Colin Dougherty, Rojos de Veracruz Guard And Hobart Basketball Alum Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops Ahead Of Hobart MBB Alumni Weekend To Discuss Prep School Hoops, His College Career At Hobart And Playing Professional Basketball!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Colin To Gen Z Hoops (0:45) - Connection to Basketball (5:13) - Lockport High School (8:15) - Westminster/Prep School Stories (12:19) - Recruiting Process, Why Hobart? (15:25) - Transition To College (18:57) - Motivation From Successful Freshman Year (20:14) - Offseason Going Into Sophomore Year (21:44) - Frustrations During College Career (25:42) - Junior Year Captain (28:00) - Senior Year Accolades/Going Pro (29:31) - Offseason Before Going Pro (30:35) - First Game As A Pro (32:38) - Different Style Of Play Overseas (34:07) - Biggest Change In Skillset (35:30) - Rojos De Veracruz (36:28) - Future Aspirations

    455. Damon Jones - Player Development Coach And Video Coordinator For The Minnesota Lynx

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025 54:08


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!!  Damon Jones, Player Development Coach And Video Coordinator For The Minnesota Lynx Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Playing Career, Coaching College Basketball And His Training Philosophy!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Coach Jones To Gen Z Hoops (0:45) - Connection To Basketball (3:30) - Highschool/AAU  (5:40) - Recruiting Process (7:44) - Transition From Highschool To College Hoops (12:37) - College Accolades (15:14) - Going Pro (17:34) - Playing In Denmark (19:45) - Moment From First Year As A Pro (22:45) - Winning The Danish Cup (26:48) - Pursuing A Career In Coaching (32:18) - Basketball Operations Intern For The Detroit Pistons (33:50) - College Coach (37:14) - First Stint As Video Coordinator (38:27) - Video Coordinator For USA Basketball (41:41) - Kelsey Plum (42:45) - Player Development Coach And Video Coordinator For The Lynx (44:23) - Training Philosophy (46:44) - WNBA Finals Run (52:13) - Future Aspirations

    454. Victoria Mazur - Former Professional Player

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 42:40


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Victoria Mazur, Former Professional Player, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Her Playing Career, Work Ethic As An Undersized Guard And Russian Culture!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Victoria To Gen Z Hoops (0:35) - Connection To Basketball (3:57) - Kursk State University (8:48) - Specific Moment From College  (11:06) - BC Dynamo Kursk (13:33) - American Colleges Vs European Colleges (16:43) - Russian Champ And Euro Cup Finalist (19:37) - Learning To Speak English (22:06) - Winning Two Lithuanian Championships (25:19) - Motivation In Lithuania (31:41) - Final Season Of Career (35:45) - Future Aspirations

    453. Stefan Thompson - Hobart Basketball Head Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 48:02


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Stefan Thompson, Hobart Basketball Head Coach, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Playing Career, Coaching Philosophy And Building A Championship Program At Hobart!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Coach Stef To Gen Z Hoops (0:34) - Connection To Basketball (2:50) - Growing Up In Syracuse (5:22) - Syracuse Dome Story (7:41) - High School Career (9:30) - Recruiting Process, Why Hobart (11:35) - Mindset Freshman Year (15:00) - Reflecting On Freshman Year Accolades (16:45) - Extra Conditioning (18:32) - Senior Year Accolades (22:39) - Pursuing A Career In Coaching (24:32) - Wilkes University Assistant (27:11) - Recruiting Trips: What Makes A Player Standout (28:59) - Returning To Hobart As An Assistant Coach (31:57) - Becoming Head Coach Of The Hobart Statesmen (34:13) - Creating The Pillars Of Hobart Basketball (36:00) Ups And Downs Of The Sweet 16 NCAA Tournament Run Season (40:27) - Winning The Liberty League Championship And Going Undefeated At Home (42:23) - Mentorship Of Dennis Pysnack (44:17) - Significance Of The Class Of 2025 (46:19) - Future Aspirations (47:11) -  Gen Z Hoops Merch Giveaway

    452. Sloane Rosen - Aspiring Journalist And Member Of The Wisconsin Dance Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 39:48


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Sloane Rosen, Aspiring Journalist And Member Of The Wisconsin Dance Team, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Her Career As A Dancer, Overcoming A Serious Injury  And Pursuing A Career In Journalism!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Sloane To Gen Z Hoops (0:36) - Connection To Sports (1:49) - Childhood Inspirations (2:48) - Love For Dance (6:04) - Overcoming An ACL Injury (13:46) - Roots Of Motivation (16:38) - College Process, Why Wisco? (18:26) - The Importance Of “Ride Or Die” Friendships (20:26) - Transition To College (21:47) - Game Day Ritual (23:03) - Most Memorable Game Of Career (25:05) - Building A Following (26:56) - Brand Ambassador (29:06) - Pursuing A Career In Journalism (31:02) - First Game As A Sideline Reporter (35:58) - Nationals Prep (38:36) - Future Aspirations

    451. Bryce Daley - Head Coach Of Salisbury School Men's Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 54:24


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Bryce Daley, Head Coach Of Salisbury School Men's Basketball, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Playing Division 1 Basketball At Umass Lowell, Prep School Stories And Building A Championship Program At Salisbury School!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Coach Daley To Gen Z Hoops (0:56) - Connection To Basketball (1:47) - Pittsfield Massachusetts (4:55) - Playing AAU For The City Rocks And Middlesex Magic (7:35) - Phillips Exeter Academy (10:44) - Duncan Robinson (12:53) - Transferring From Exeter And Choosing Salisbury (15:07) - Mindset Going Into First Year At Salisbury (17:04) - Reflecting On Accolades From Salisbury And The Honor Of Being Captain (18:50) - Different Types Of Leaders (20:47) - Committing To Umass Lowell (25:30) - Welcome To College Moment (30:21) - Overcoming Injuries (35:47) - Pursuing A Career In Coaching (39:39) - Returning To Salisbury As An Assistant Coach (44:24) - Becoming The Youngest Head Coach In Salisbury Basketball History (45:32) - Building A Championship Program (48:39) - Mentorship Of Jeff Ruskin (49:54) - Advice For Young Players Looking To Play At The Next Level (52:39) - Future Aspirations Thanks For Listening!!!

    450. Brock Berenato - Philadelphia 76ers Assistant Video Coordinator

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 23:42


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Brock Berenato, Philadelphia 76ers Assistant Video Coordinator, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To His Experience In The Video Room At The College Level, Working In The G League  And His Journey To Becoming An Assistant Video Coordinator For The Philadelphia 76ers!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Mr. Berenato To Gen Z Hoops (0:32) - Connection To Basketball (2:48) - Pursuing A Career In Sports (4:56) - Bradley University Women's Basketball Manager (7:06) - VCU Video Coordinator (10:20) - Breaking Down Film (11:40) - Film At All Levels (13:00) - Atlanta Dream Video intern (16:44) - Texas Legends (19:17) - Assistant Video Coordinator For The Philadelphia 76ers (20:58) - Paul George (22:05) - Future Aspirations

    449. Chris Jones - Utah Jazz Assistant Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 50:38


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!!  Chris Jones, Utah Jazz Assistant Coach, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To His College Basketball Career At The University Of Pittsburgh, Being The Founder Of Living Proof Basketball And His Journey To Becoming An Assistant Coach For The Utah Jazz!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Coach Jones To Gen Z Hoops (0:34) - Connection To Basketball (2:26) - Game Of Basketball Changing Overtime (4:36) - Deciding To Attend The University Of Pittsburgh And The Recruiting Process (9:53) - Transition From Highschool To College Hoops (14:35) - Developing The Right Mentality (21:25) - Graduate Assistant And Team Video Coordinator At Pitt (25:50) - Video Assistant For The Utah Jazz (29:18) - Moving At Your Own Speed, “Be Where Your Feet Are” (33:22) - Player Development Coach For The Jazz And Training Philosophy (36:36) - Video Coordinator For Team USA (39:00) - Living Proof Basketball (43:14) - Assistant Coach Of The Jazz (45:10) - Lauri Markkanen (46:23) - Keyonte George's Development (48:25) - Future Aspirations

    448. Cam Griffin - Head Video Coordinator And Player Development Coach For The Denver Nuggets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 37:20


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Cam Griffin, Head Video Coordinator And Player Development Coach For The Denver Nuggets, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To His Time As The Nuggets Head Video Coordinator, Being Apart Of The 2023 NBA Championship Team And His Training Philosophy When Working With High Level Players!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Coach Griffin To Gen Z Hoops (0:32) - Connection To Basketball (2:52) - Choosing To Play At The University Of Denver (5:58) - Desire To Go Pro (7:20) - Playing In The G League  (9:50) - Transition From College To the G League (14:03) - First Coaching Job At The Village School (17:17) - Grad Assistant At Abilene Christian University And Playing Kentucky In The NCAA Tournament (21:09) - Assistant Coach At The United Air Force Academy (23:07) - Assistant Video Coordinator For The Denver Nuggets (27:32) - 2023 NBA Championship (28:58) - Jamal Murray Game Winners Against The Lakers (29:52) - Managing The Positions Of Head Video Coordinator And Player Development Coach (30:33) - Training Philosophy (32:34) - Michael Porter Jr Workouts (35:14) - Future Aspirations

    447. Bobby Marks - Official NBA Insider For ESPN

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 36:27


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Bobby Marks, Official NBA Insider For ESPN, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To His Journey To Becoming The Assistant General Manager Of The Nets, Being An Official NBA Insider For ESPN And His Time As The Lead Instructor At Sports Business Classroom!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Mr. Marks To Gen Z Hoops (0:32) - Connection To Basketball (1:38) - Role Model Growing Up (3:30) - Pursuing A Career In Sports (5:55) - Intern For The New Jersey Nets (10:10) - Learning About The Salary Cap And Player Contracts (12:12) - Coach Cal  (14:46) - Director Of Basketball operations For The Nets (16:28) - Two Finals Appearances With The Nets (19:21) - Assistant GM For The Nets (21:32) - pressure From Fans And Social Media As A GM (25:55) - NBA Today (27:51) - Thoughts On The Miami Heat (31:12) - Sports Business Classroom (33:20) - Predictions For This Upcoming NBA Season (35:04) - Future Aspirations

    446. Howard Beck - Senior NBA Writer For The Ringer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 51:48


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Howard Beck, Senior NBA Writer For The Ringer, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To His Time As The Lakers Beat Writer, Working For The Ringer And Being An Instructor For Sports Business Classroom!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Mr. Beck To Gen Z Hoops (0:50) - Connection To Basketball (6:56) - Pursuing A Career In Journalism (14:36) - Working As A Staff Writer For Davis Enterprise  (20:20) - Kobe Stories While Working As The Lakers Beat Writer (24:22) - Developing A Relationship With Kobe Over time (30:00) - Working For The New York Times As The Knicks Beat Writer (32:32) - Working For Bleacher Report (39:01) - Senior Writer For Sports Illustrated (45:05) - Being An Instructor For Sports Business Classroom (48:25) - Future Aspirations Thanks For Listening!!!

    445. Alex Cocoros - Host Of The Co-Courtside Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 21:05


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Alex Cocoros, Host Of The Co-Courtside Podcast, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Pursuing A Career In Production, Starting The Co-Courtside Podcast  And Predictions For The Upcoming NBA Season!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Alex To Gen Z Hoops (0.32) - Connection To Basketball (2:13) - Favorite Player (3:46) - Pursuing A Career In Production (4:50) - Pursuing Production At NBA Summer League  (7:27) - Working At HallPass During The School Year (8:52) - Starting The Co-Courtside Podcast (11:02) - Favorite Interview From Summer League (12:35) - Summer League Standouts (13:31) - Start, Bench, Cut (16:36) - Upcoming NBA Season (19:35) - Future Aspirations Thanks

    444. Grind City Training Camp - Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 18:56


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Ryan Kennedy, Founder And Head Coach Of Grind City Training And Campers Join Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops Live From The Grind City Training Camp To Discuss The Goals Of Camp, New Skill Moves And Whether Or Not They Can Beat Coach In A Game Of 1 On 1! (0:00) - Welcome To Gen Z Hoops! (0:13) - Player Interviews (11:32) - Interview With Head Coach And Found Of Grind City Training Ryan Kennedy Thanks For Listening!!!

    443. Tommy Sheppard - Former NBA President/General Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 18:33


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Tommy Sheppard, Former NBA President/General Manager, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Supporting SBC Students, Building A Staff And Meaningful Jobs Throughout His Career!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Mr. Sheppard To Gen Z Hoops! (0:53) - Supporting Sports Business Classroom (1:45) - Free Time Away From Basketball (3:15) - Senior Director Of Basketball For The Denver Nuggets (5:15) - Working With UNLV Legend Jerry Tarkanian (6:34) - Washington Wizards (8:15) - Building A Staff (9:36) - 65 Game Rule Vs Mental Toughness (11:04) - New CBA (13:08) - Mohammed Ali And The Olympic Torch (15:00) - Advice For Those Trying To Break Into The Industry (16:40) - Favorite NBA Players 

    442. Mike Brown - Sacramento Kings Head Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2024 1:37


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Mike Brown, Sacramento Kings Head Coach, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Boogie Elli's Performance And King's Culture!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Coach Brown To Gen Z Hoops (0:35) - Boogie Ellis's Performance

    441. Wesley Johnson - Player Development Assistant For The Los Angeles Clippers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2024 2:11


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Wesley Johnson, Player Development Assistant For The Los Angeles Clippers, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Summer League Hoops, His Training Philosophy When Working With Players And Working With Russell Westbrook!!! (0:00) - Welcoming Coach Johnson To Gen Z Hoops (0:26) - Summer League Hoops (0:52) - Training Philosophy (1:26) - Working With Russell Westbrook

    440. SLAA - Super League Athletic Academy Youth Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 5:25


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Live From The Super League Athletic Academy Youth Camp In Brooklyn, New York, Players And Coaches Join Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Being Apart Of Super League And How Much They Love Camp!!! (0:00) - Welcome To Gen Z Hoops! (1:06) - Exclusive With Coach James (1:58) - Campers Vs Ash Shooting Contest! (3:28) - Ice Cream For Everyone! (4:21) - Closing Regards

    439. Riley Sager - Rising Sophomore At USC And Aspiring Journalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2024 28:31


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Riley Sager, Rising Sophomore At USC And Aspiring Journalist, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Being A Young Journalist, College Life And Developing A Winning Mentality!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Riley To Gen Z Hoops! (0:42) - Falling In Love With Basketball (1:56) - Role Models Growing Up (2:36) - Pursuing A Career In Journalism (3:37) - Shifting Your Perspective (4:25) - Choosing USC (6:11) - USC Rivalries (7:07) - Hosting The SBC Podcast (8:42) - Chasing The Passion Of Journalism At Summer League (10:01) - Dealing With Mental Fatigue (10:44) - Legalization Of Sports Betting (13:29) - Favorite Interview (14:45) - Steph Curry Interview (15:08) - Standout Prospects At Summer League (17:07) - Favorite Summer League Interview (17:40) - Life Can Alter Quickly And Every Decision Matter (18:48) - Plans For The Remainder Of The Summer (19:36) - Team USA Assembling “The Avengers” For The Olympics (20:28) - “If You Don't Have Haters, You're Not Doing Something Right” (20:47) - Hobbies Outside Of Basketball And Journalism (21:23) - Enjoying Reading (22:29) - “I LOVE MY QUOTES” - Riley (24:09) - David Goggins Quote (24:44) - Dealing With Failure (25:34) - Future Aspirations (26:32) - Finding A Balance In Your Routine Thank You For Listening!!!

    438. Udonis Haslem - 3X NBA Champion And Host Of The OGs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 2:10


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Udonis Haslem, 3X NBA Champion And Host Of The OGs, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss The Transition From A Player To The Vice President Of Basketball Development For The Heat And Kel'el Ware's Development!!! (0:13) - Welcoming UD To Gen Z Hoops! (0:40) - Transition From Player To VP Of Basketball Development (1:20) - Kel'el Ware's Development Thank You For Listening!!!

    437. Landry Fields - General Manager Of The Atlanta Hawks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 3:06


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Landry Fields, General Manager Of The Atlanta Hawks, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Summer League Hoops, The Development Of #1 Overall Pick Zaccharie Risacher, And His Pregame Handshake With Jeremy Lin!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Mr. Fields To Gen Z Hoops! (0:24) - Chicken Tenders!! (0:50) - Summer League Hoops (1:15) - Development Of Zaccharie Risacher (1:56) - Pregame Handshake With Jeremy Lin Thank You For Listening!!!

    436. Shams Charania - Senior Lead NBA Insider For The Athletic And Stadium

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 1:40


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Shams Charania, Senior Lead NBA Insider For The Athletic And Stadium, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Summer League Hoops And Why He Decided To Pursue A Career In Media And Broadcast!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Shams To Gen Z Hoops! (0:24) - Summer League Hoops (0:44) - Pursuing A Career In Media And Broadcast Thank You For Listening!!!

    435. TyTy Washington Jr - Milwaukee Bucks Guard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 2:27


    435. TyTy Washington Jr - Milwaukee Bucks Guard Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! TyTy Washington Jr, Milwaukee Bucks Guard, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Summer League Hoops, Offseason Goals And Being Coached By Coach Cal At Kentucky!!! (0:13) - Welcoming TyTy To Gen Z Hoops! (0:24) - Summer League Hoops (0:50) - Offseason Goals (1:20) - Time With Coach Cal At Kentucky Thanks For Listening!!

    434. CP The Fanchise - Creator And Host Of Knicks Fan TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 50:10


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! CP The Fanchise, Creator and host of Knicks Fan TV, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Predictions For The Knicks Offseason, Creating Knicks Fan TV And Being An Instructor At Sports Business Classroom At NBA Summer League !!! (1:02) - Welcoming CP To Gen Z Hoops! (1:27) - Connection To Basketball (3:26) - Pursuing A Career In Media And Broadcast (5:38) - Knicks Vs Nets  (7:36) - Jalen Brunson's Contract (9:49) - 7 Years Of Knicks Fan TV (13:18) - Host Of NBA Radio On Sirius XM And WFAN In NY (16:47) - Effect Of “Mike And The Maddog” (17:53) - Being Featured On Various Platforms (21:00) - Being An Instructor At Sports Business Classroom (22:36) - Favorite Era Of Knicks Basketball (25:22) - Favorite Knick Of All Time (29:11) - Reflecting On This Past Season For The Knicks (34:24) - Knicks Offseason Predictions (41:10) - NBA Finals Breakdown (48:10) - Future Aspirations Thanks For Listening!!

    433. AJ Speaks - Senior Producer Of Miami Heat Radio And Television Broadcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2024 43:49


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! AJ Speaks, Senior Producer Of Miami HEAT Radio And Television Broadcast, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Favorite Moments Of Miami Heat Basketball, Pursuing A Career In Media And Broadcast And His Journey To Becoming The Senior Producer Of The Miami Heat Television And Radio Broadcast!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Mr. Speaks To Gen Z Hoops! (0:42) - Connection To Basketball (5:05) - Pursuing A Career In Media And Broadcast (6:49) - Role As A Stage Manager For HBO Sports Helping Him Later On In His Career (10:50) - Erik Spoelstra Work Ethic (12:45) - Impact Of Lebron's Game 6 Performance In Boston (16:54) - Becoming The Assistant Producer Of The Miami Heat Television And Radio Broadcast (22:50) - Current Role As The Senior Producer  Of The Miami Heat Television And Radio Broadcast (26:00) - Working With Eric Reid And John Crotty (30:30) - Working With Jason Jackson (34:00) - Dwyane Wade's Last NBA Game (38:00) - Learning Experience From Wade's Last Game (41:05) - Advice For Those Looking To Pursue A Career In Media And Broadcast

    432. Chase Audige - Windy City Bulls Guard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2024 3:09


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Chase Audige, Windy City Bulls Guard, Joins Ashton Khoorchand Live From T3 Performance On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Embracing Heat Culture, His Offseason Goals And Playing For The Chicago Bulls At NBA Summer League 2024!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Chase To Gen Z Hoops! (0:33) - Embracing Heat Culture (1:09) - Offseason Goals (1:59) - Playing For The Bulls

    431. Katie Heindl - Award Winning Writer And NBA Journalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2024 47:21


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Katie Heindl, Award Winning Writer And NBA Journalist, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss How She Got Into Sports Writing, Her Work For Various Platforms  And Being An Instructor At Sports Business Classroom!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Katie To Gen Z Hoops! (0:34) - Connection To Basketball (2:45) - Favorite Players Growing Up (4:39) - Getting Into Sports Writing (9:43) - Growth Of The WNBA Brand (14:14) - Work With Vice Media (19:21) - Time As A Feature Writer For The Toronto Raptors (23:55) - Writing Featured On Various Platforms (25:16) - Success Motto (27:18) - Nike X Togethxr Campaign (31:39) - Favorite Canadian Basketball Player (32:57) - Fourth Consecutive Appearance As An Instructor At Sports Business Classroom (35:43) - Favorite Piece Of Writing  (38.21) - Favorite Dunk Contest (42:00) - Advice For Those Who Want To Get Into Sports Media (44:58) - Future Aspirations

    430. Scott McCloud - Pro Scout Consultant

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 26:18


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Scott McCloud, Pro Scout Consultant , Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Coaching College Basketball, Creating CloudHOOPZ And Working As A Pro Scout Consultant!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Coach Cloud To Gen Z Hoops! (0:38) - Connection To Basketball (3:29) - Getting Into Coaching (6:47) - Offensive System In College Hoops (8:00) - Coaching In College (12:22) - Training Players (15:43) - Advice To College Players Entering The Transfer Portal (18:35) - Creating CloudHOOPZ And Being A Pro Scout Consultant (24:07) - Future Aspirations

    429. Kenny Anderson - NBA All Star And Second Overall Pick In The 1991 Draft

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 32:25


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Kenny Anderson, NBA All Star And Second Overall Pick In The 1991 Draft , Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Growing Up In Queens, NY,  Being One Of The Best Prospects To Come Out Of New York And His Playing Career In The NBA!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Coach Anderson To Gen Z Hoops! (0:45) - Connection To Basketball (2:08) - Career At Archbishop Molloy High School (3:15) - Reflecting On Accomplishments From High School Career (4:23) - Training At A Young Age (5:52) - Playing On The New York Blacktop (7:17) - Experience With The Recruiting Process (9:25) - Transition From High School To College Hoops (10:13) - Lethal Weapon 3 With Dennis Scott and Brian Oliver (11:23) - Making It To the Final 4 (12:58) - Offensive System At Georgia Tech (15:05) - Gameplan Against Shaq (16:02) - Representing Team USA In The FIBA World Championships (16:53) - Entering The Draft (17:53) - Draft Process (18:57) - Getting Drafted Second Overall By The New Jersey Nets (20:18) - Mindset Going Into Rookie Year Being The Youngest Player In The League (21:03) - Getting Coached By Chuck Daley (22:21) - First Playoff Appearance (24:06) - Favorite Organization To Play For (25:29) - Playing With “The Truth” (26:50) - Getting Inducted Into The New York Basketball Hall Of Fame (27:50) - Shoutout Coach Ian Cunningham (28:42) - Advice For Young Hoopers (29:30) - Getting Into Coaching (30:57) - Celtics Ending It In 5?

    428. Antoine Broxsie - Player Development Coach And Assistant Defensive Specialist For The Cleveland Cavaliers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 59:49


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Antoine Broxsie, Player Development Coach And Assistant Defensive Specialist For The Cleveland Cavaliers , Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Playing Career, Being A Player Development Coach For The Cleveland Cavaliers And Shares His Thoughts On The Cavaliers Offseason!!! (0:13) - Welcoming Coach Broxsie To Gen Z Hoops! (2:34) - Connection To Basketball (4:47) - Playing Multiple Sports (7:26) - Kevin Garnett's Impact (9:31) - Transition From Highschool To College Hoops (12:03) - Playing In March madness (13.44) - Offsenvie System In College (17:52) - 2008 Celtics Vs 2024 Celtics  (22.57) - Playing Pro (26.10) - Submerging Into Different Cultures While Playing Overseas (28.42) - Pursuing A Career In Coaching (30:42) - Coaching The Memphis Hustle (33.13) - Player Development Coach For The Rio Grande Valley Vipers And His Training Philosophy (36:36) - Developing A 3&D Player (41:38) - Being A Player development Coach For The Cavs And Working With Donovan Mitchell (44:39) - Max Strus (49:23) - Work As An Assistant Defensive Specialist For The Cavs (51:33) - Zone Defense In The NBA (53.19) - Offseason Plans (58:08) - Future Aspirations For Career Thanks For Listening!!

    427. Taj McWilliams-Franklin - 2x WNBA Champ And Women's Basketball Hall Of Famer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 80:56


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Taj McWilliams-Franklin, 2x WNBA Champ And Womens Basketball Hall Of Famer , Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Her Playing Career,  Predictions For The WNBA Season And The Growth Of The Women's Basketball As Well As The WNBA Brand!!! (0.13) - Welcoming Mrs. Franklin To Gen Z Hoops! (0.43) - Connection To Basketball (3.56) - Leaving Hometown To Pursue A College Career (9.08) - Reflecting On College Accolades (12.09) - Love For The Game Supporting Personal Life (16.31) - Getting Drafted Into The ABL (18.54) - Representing Team USA In The 1998 FIBA World Championships (22.27) - Levels Of College Basketball (28.48) - Getting Drafted Into The WNBA By the Orlando Miracle (32.56) - Using Fear As Motivation (36.58) - 2004 WNBA All Star Game (40.28) - Winning Two WNBA Championships  (42.36) - Playing For Bill Laimbeer  (49.31) - Being A Leader In Minnesota (58.07) - Reflecting On Professional Career  (1.01.58) - Current Role As A Player Relations & Development Manager For WNBA (1.05.36) - Growth Of Women's Basketball And The WNBA Brand (1.12.44) - WNBA Predictions (1.19.06) - Future Aspirations Thanks For Listening!!

    426. Eric Pincus - General Manager Of Sports Business Classroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 91:07


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Eric Pincus, General Manager Of Sports Business Classroom , Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Journey To Becoming A National Writer At Bleacher Report,  Predictions For The NBA Offseason And Sports Business Classroom This Summer At NBA Summer League!!! (0.13) - Welcoming Eric To Gen Z Hoops! (0.40) - Connection To Basketball (3.35) - Lakers Vs Clippers (9.14) - Putting Aside The “Fan Brain” (15.16) - Writing For HoopsWorld (28.13) - Winning Two PBWA Awards (33.24) - Working As A Capologist (46.18) - Transition From An Instructor To The General Manager Of SBC (58.59) - Managing More Than One Job At Once (1.10.50) - Predictions For The NBA Offseason Thanks For Listening!!

    425. Jackson Meshanic - 2023 Liberty League Player Of The Year And Pro Player For Avanti Mondorf

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 74:32


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Jackson Meshanic, 2023 Liberty League Player Of The Year Pro Player For Avanti Mondorf, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His College Career At Hobart,  Developing A “Level Up Mindset” And Playing Professional Basketball Overseas!!! (0.13) - Welcoming Jackson To Gen Z Hoops! (0.41) - Connection To Basketball (3.31) - Looking Up To Kevin Love (5.15) - Reflecting On High School Career (11.41) - Experience With The Recruiting Process And Decision To Attend Hobart (20.28) - Mindset Heading Into Freshman Year At Hobart (24.57) - Adapting To The System At Hobart (27.29) - Motivated Offseason Leading To A Successful Sophomore Year (37.19) - Making It To The Sweet 16 Of The NCAA Tournament (44.44) - Season Canceled Due To The COVID-19 Pandemic (48.13) - Training With Pro Players And Developing A “Level Up” Mentality (53.59) - Getting Back On The Court With The Statesmen After The Pandemic (56.39) - Reflecting On Amazing Senior Campaign And Career At Hobart (1.02.38) - Game Winner Featured On SportsCenter Top 10  (1.04.32) - Playing Pro For Avanti Mondorf In Luxembourg (1.10.39) - Future Aspirations For Career Thanks For Listening!!

    424. Dylan Krause - Sports Management Professional

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 56:26


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Dylan Krause, Sports Management Professional, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Sports Management Career Routes,  Growing Up In South Africa And Working For The Los Angeles Clippers!!! (0.13) - Welcoming Calvin To Gen Z Hoops! (0.58) - Connection To Basketball (2.34) - Basketball Without Borders (3.15) - Inspiration From European Players In the NBA (4.14) - Pursuing Sports Management (8.52) - Time At Investec (13.27) - Transition From South Africa To The United States  (23.46) - Working For The Los Angeles Clippers (38.49) - Experience With True Capital Management (48.10) - Account Executive For Raydiant (50.57) - Future Aspirations Thanks For Listening!!

    423. LD Williams - Long Island Nets Assistant Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 52:06


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! LD Williams, Long Island Nets Assistant Coach, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Growing Up In North Carolina, His Career At Wake Forest And Coaching The Long Island Nets!! (0.13) - Welcoming Coach Williams To Gen Z Hoops! (0.54) - Connection To Basketball (1.55) - Growing Up In The “Hoop State” Of North Carolina (6.20) - Playing At Forbusch High School (8.58) - Transferring To Montverde Academy (11.54) - Experience With The Recruiting Process (13.22) - Freshman Year At Wake Forest (16.57) - Being Team Captain As A Sophomore (18.47) - ACC All Defensive Team Honors  (21.22) - Playing With Jeff Teauge (24.27) - Passing the 1000 Point Milestone Against Kentucky In His Final College Game (26.25) - Playing Professionally (27.53) - Atmosphere Of Playing Overseas (30.02) - Playing For The Springfield Armor (32.13) - Playing In 2012 Summer League For The Spurs (34.20) - D-League Slam Dunk Champion (37.16) - Pursuing A Career In Coaching (39.59) - Being An Assistant Coach For The Long Island Nets (42.52) - Development Of Jalen Wilson (46.03) - Philosophy When Working With NBA Players (49.07) - Working With Coach Andrew Cobian (50.44) - Future Aspirations Thanks For Listening!!

    422. John Petrucelli - 2023 Italian Cup Winner And LBA Defensive Player Of The Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 65:41


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! John Petrucelli, 2023 Italian Cup Winner And LBA Defensive Player Of The Year, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Journey Coming Out Of Long Island NY,  Playing In The NBA And Winning The Italian Cup With Germani Brescia!! (0.13) - Welcoming John To Gen Z Hoops! (0.36) - Connection To Basketball (1.40) - Lebron's Impact (3.54) - Lebron's Longevity (5.18) - Biggest Takeaway From High School Career (11.43) - Molloy College Being His Only Offer Coming Out Of Highschool (19.03) - Staying Loyal To Molloy (21.46) - Advice From Tamar Adams (Director Of PYS 247) (23.56) - Getting Inducted Into Molloy's Athletic Hall Of Fame (30.25) - Going Pro (33.35) - Transition From The College Game To Pro And Playing For Iskra Svit of the Slovak Basketball League (41.54) - Playing In The D League (45.50) - “I'm Just Going To Go Out There And Hoop!” (55.41) - Winning The Italian Cup And Being The DPOY (58.18) - Relationship With Ev Chapo Of “eM.V.P Performance” (1.03.05) - Advice For The Next Generation Of Basketball Players Thanks For Listening!!

    421. Ryan Lucey - Hobart Basketball 2024 Liberty League Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2024 37:37


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Ryan Lucey, Hobart Basketball 2024 Liberty League Champion, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Being A Statesman For The Past Four Years,  Experience As A Captain And Winning The Liberty League Championship!! (0.13) - Welcoming Ryan To Gen Z Hoops! (0.42) - Connection To Basketball (2.30) - Reflecting On His High School Career (3.31) - Recruiting Process And Decision To Become A Statesman (4.47) - Freshman Year Canceled Due To The Covid-19 Pandemic (7.20) - Transition From The Highschool Level To The College Level (9.10) - Mentality Heading Into His Rookie Year (9.59) - Origins Of The Nickname “Goose” (11.34) - Adapting To The System At Hobart (15.24) - Pillars Of Hobart Basketball (16.09) - Bigger Than Basketball And Alumni Weekend (17.54) - Atmosphere In Bristol On Alumni Weekend (18.57) - First Playoff Appearance During His Rookie Year (20.52 - Losing To St. Lawrence In The Playoffs Junior Year And Motivation Heading Into His Senior Year (23.23) - Being A Senior Captain And Taking On More Of A Leadership Role (25.08) - Playing The Center Position (26.44) - Mentality In The Locker Room Leading To Being Undefeated In Bristol (28.24) - Emotions Leading Up To The Liberty League Championship Game (29.39) - Finishing The Game With A Separated Shoulder (31.16) - Securing A Bid Into The NCAA Tournament (32.42) - Reflecting On The NCAA Tournament (34.35) - Relationships With Matt Brand And Isaiah Washington (36.07) - What's next? 5th Year? (36.38) - Gen Z Hoops Merch! Thanks For Listening!!

    420. Christian Kovacevic- Recruiter And NBA Draft Trend Analyst

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2024 27:42


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, And All Major Platforms!! Christian Kovacevic, Recruiter And NBA Draft Trend Analyst, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Recruiting, NBA Draft Trends And Being A Minority Owner Of Iraklis BC!! (0.13) - Welcoming Christian To Gen Z Hoops! (0.37) - Connection To Basketball (2.30) - Pursuing A Career In Sports (3.51) - Roles In Warsaw Sports Clubs While At Oregon (7.17) - Post Graduate Recruiter For DME Academy (9.32) - Answering Tough Questions As Recruiter (12.32) - What Makes A Player Standout (13.31) - NBA Draft Trends (16.13) - Looking Back At The 2017 NBA Draft (20.13) - Favorite Aspect Of Draft Trends (21.03) - Senior Recruiter For Robert Half (23.24) - Future Aspirations (23.42) - Being A Minority Owner Of A Greek Team (26.50) - Basketball In Greece Thanks For Listening!!

    419. Brad Zellner - Derby City Distillers Assistant General Manager

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 28:55


    Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!  Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Brad Zellner, Derby City Distiller Assistant General Manager, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Recruiting,  Building Cultures Within A Team And Balancing The Positions Of Assistant GM And Assistant Coach In The TBL!!! (0.13) - Welcoming Coach Zellner To Gen Z Hoops! (1.03) - Connection To Basketball (2.18) - Getting Into Coaching (3.18) - Experience Coaching College Basketball  (5.48) - Recruiting (10.07) - Team Culture (19.46) - College To The TBL (19.59) - New Position With The Derby City Distiller (21.47) - Balancing Working In The Front Office And Coaching (23.33) - Camp Quality Kentuckiana Thanks For Listening!!

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