Hoops Upside Ya Head Podcast

Description: Top College NBA Prospects...Who will pay out in the 2020 Draft? In this episode, Coach B is back in the saddle, and the HUYH Boys turn it up, quickly. It's March Madness time of year and the boys do their research to find the Best of the Best of the Best in College hoops. The NBA season is down to the final 20 games and teams are kicking, cruising, or crying. Coach B has 2 heavyweight coaches squaring off in the 'Corner', while E is ranting about the NC2A and the worst MLM/Ponzi Scheme in American History...On an all New 'Hoops Upside Ya Head'!

In this episode, Coach B is away being “The Don” - taking care of family business - and with his permission, E is going to contract out today’s episode 15 to a substitute podcaster that likes hoop. E and Coach B will be back next week mixing it up and holding court on an all NEW Episode of Hoops Upside Ya Head. The substitute dude is supposed to be pretty good…go check out EAT Leadership Today podcast to confirm or deny that statement. So, without further adieu, let’s talk everything basketball - why the players are the best athletes; why the game, at it’s finest, presents the best qualities of team - high quality individual play coupled with coached, coordinated, scripted, and free style ‘play’ at the highest level; the best in sports business, entertainment and culture change; and a worthy teaching tool for everything that needs to be taught. It’s Basketball for All, ya’ll, on Hoops Upside Ya Head!

In this episode, the HUYH boys are all over All-Star Weekend, from the Celeb game to the Slam Dunk contest, and everything in between, the boys are bringing it to you. And wait until you hear the 'Slap Fight' they had over the Skills Challenge...it's hilarious listening to old guys fight. Coach B keeps the pressure on NBA head coaches with another play-in match - Coach Donovan vs Coach Casey - in the Coaches Corner. And E is rapping about the power and purpose of the NBA...It's just simply the best in so many ways...and of course, he'll tell you so on an All New Hoops Upside Ya Head.

In this episode, the HUYH Boys dip their toes into the trade waters and talk about the NBA trades from yesterday and today that had or will have real impact on the league, moving forward. Did you know that Elvin Hayes was traded away after averaging 27 pts and 16 rebs over 4 seasons in San Diego (now Houston)? Yeah, well, you will. Coach B has a playoff match up scheduled for the corner with Brett Brown taking on Kenny Atkinson; we’re getting down to brass tacks now! And E is rapping about the best thing to ever happen to the NBA, a week before All-Star Saturday night – The ABA and Juuuuuuuulius Errrrrrrrviing! It’s all NEW on Hoops Upside Ya Head!

In this episode, the HUYH Boys shake off tragedy and show up with ‘Mamba’ mentalities to discuss…NBA Woulda, Shoulda, Coulda Players…Some made it, many didn’t, some had opportunity, others struck down before their time…but the common denominator…Their Star never shined as bright as it might have. Coach B brings a criminal justice Coaches Corner with his head to head match up; And E raps about the only things that matter to him right now…Leadership and Legacy! On an ALL NEW…Hoops Upside Ya Head

Coach B and E come back to life in their first 2020 Episode and catch up on all of the NBA movement since Santa brought Cilk and Mookies for Xmas…I mean Milk and Cookies, sorry! While the East remains something less than a Beast after the league leading Milwaukee Bucks, the Western Conference is heating up, and there is an old Sheriff back in town in OKC! The Hydra is upon us…be afraid…be very afraid…of OKC…The Grizzlies are young and hungry and holding onto the 8th spot, while the Spurs, Suns, Blazers and Pelicans are in chase down win now mode. And Welcome Home to #1 draft pick Zion Williamson. The HUYH boys get settled back in quickly making sense of the standings, top teams, and players, while braking out the BEEF on all things LeBron, Brooklyn/NYC, Eastern conference shenanigans, the Playoffs, MVP and ROY races, and much, much more!   #BlackMamba #MambaMentality #24 #8 #Gigi B

This week the HUYH boys show up and show out for the Ladies! The Women’s game; one with a rich history going back to the end of the 1800s. Listen to E and Coach B kick some history on the evolution of the women’s game – the timeline, the seminal moments, the players, the big games, historic coaches, superstars, and more. They’ll update our MVP watch and Coach B brings you a fresh new Coaches 1 on 1 to send you into the holiday season. And, E goes out in style (he thinks) talking about love, his love for the women’s game. Don’t miss it on an all new Hoops Upside Ya Head.

In this episode, the HUYH Boys have their first ‘quarrel’ and you’ll be hard pressed to guess what about. But the Hot Topic is NYC basketball – Then and Now; The boys will walk & talk you through the history of NYC hoops – the places, the teams, and the players – and connect you to their NYC passion for the game. Coach B comes to you with an interesting match-up in Coaches 1 on 1 – Interesting is the best word I have to describe it. And E is rapping about the Rens. The Rens? What are they, birds? No, The Renaissance Big 5. All New on Hoops Upside Ya Head!

This week the HUYH boys come back from Thanksgiving break and it takes a little while for the L-Tryptophan to wear off, but they get it together to drive the discussion on the proposed structural changes recently announced by the league office. Also, Coach B and ‘E’ begin their MVP watch, and Coach B brings a defensive match up to his Coaches 1 on 1. And as always, ‘E’ is rapping and this week it’s all about leadership…Adam Silver for President!

In this episode, the HUYH boys go in search of big men and take a walk down memory lane to “when dinosaurs ruled” and NBA big men dominated the paint and the league. The fellas try to determine whether a big man will ever lead an Inside-Out offense to championship, ever again, and if there is a big man out there today that fits the bill. Coach B brings hoop heads a 3rd installment of his Coach vs. Coach match up – Brad Stevens - Boston Celtics takes on Quinn Snyder - Utah Jazz. And this week, ‘E’ has got an ‘Itch’ he just has to scratch on Hoops Upside Ya Head. Look for our SPHot Lighters on social media – 2 players and 1 coach we’ll follow all week to see who can take the heat, and who has to get out of the ‘kitchen’. This week’s SPHot Lighters: Joel Embiid Luka Doncic Brad Stevens

On this episode, the HUYH boys buckle down and get in their defensive stances - talking about how you measure it, who’s playing it, who’s coaching it, and what impact league rules are having on Defense…! Coach B has 2 champions in the Corner, squaring off in this week’s Coaches 1 on 1; E’s rapping about the global power, growth, and impact of the NBA. And, the fellas, who are always innovating, introduce their Player and Coach SpHot Lights – 2 players (1 from ea conference) and 1 coach to watch during the week on social media. All on this week’s Hoops Upside Your Head. SpHot Light Players this week: Eastern Conference – Jaylen Brown, Boston Celtics. The Celtics hold the best record in the league, and while Kemba Walker is playing to form, Jaylen Brown has stepped up his game immensely – 21 ppg, 7 rbpg, 2 apg , 1 st on 51% FG, 39% 3P FG. We think he’s the difference right now. Western Conference – Karl Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves continue to play above early season expectations at 7-6 and holding 8 spot, currently, and big KAT is the reason why. At 27 PPG on 51% FG, 43% 3P FG, 13 RBPG, 4 APG, 1.5 BLPG and 1.5 STPG game, big KAT is stuffing the stat sheet on a nightly basis, making Ryan Saunders transition a whole lot easier. Coach – James Borrego, Charlotte Hornets Though not at .500 at 6-7, Borrego still has his Hornets punching above their weight in the East and in 7th position, currently. With unexpectedly strong play from 2nd year guard Devonte Graham – 18 PPG, 7.5 APG, 39% 3P FG, Borrego and Charlotte may be sending a message to the rest of the East that MJ may not be as bad an executive as we thought. We’ll see about that.  

 With 3 weeks now in the books in the 19/20 NBA season, the HUYH boys hit their stride this week discussing Workload Management – what is it actually and why are people bugging out? Team and Player weekly review by conference with a focus on player efficiency numbers – how do they translate to winning? Coach B is back with week 2 of his Head to Head Coaching match up and analysis of who is better – this week - Steve Kerr vs Eric Spoelstra :). And finally, E is rapping about Point Guards and the evolution of that critical role.

On this episode, the HUYH boys dig into and evaluate the 1st and 2nd year players making a difference, trying to make a difference, or trying to keep their jobs. Coach B has a special segment for his ‘Corner’ this week – it’s like the old half-time 1 on 1 games, but with coaches! And ‘E’ is rapping about NBA Pedigree. Check it out.

After the first week of the regular season, the HUYH boys are crazy hyped to talk about emerging stars (or not) - players with 2+ years in the association, some highlights and positive shine - in hot topics; recap team and individual play from week 1; Coach B talks about why he coaches in his coaches corner; and E raps about players and politics following the China / Hong Kong controversy.

The HUYH boys get into the Coaching conversation - how are we measuring NBA coaches, where are the analytics on them, who can and cannot coach; Coach B talks youth coaching in his 'corner'; 'E' raps on Player vs Coach data disparity; the boys give their predictions for the Western Conference, playoffs and championship

The HUYH boys talk player power and the changing power dynamic in the league; Coach B talks youth sports in his 'corner'; 'E' raps on King James and brand power; the boys give their predictions for the Eastern Conference

Get to know Coach B and 'E', as they lay down the vision, mission, and format for Hoops UpSide Ya Head during the 2019/2020 NBA Season