Pass First Hoopscast

  October 19, 2016. Back for more, two Pistons winning scores. Drew joins Pat in-studio to highlight player performances from back-to-back wins against the 76ers and Bucks. A blowout and a hot shooting performance...bodes well to see the squad winning in different ways. Plus, extended run for rookies Henry Ellenson and Mike Gbinije...good for the mix?

October 14, 2016. We meet again. 2016-2017 Pistons 3rd preseason game vs the Atlanta Hawks...an INSTANT next morning chat from Pat and Drew. Lots of minutes for the available Top 6, Ish Smith takes charge, enjoying Johnny L, and yes - we did just compare Aron Baynes to Blake Griffin.

  Hill, Gaga, Dubes, Pat. The Pass First Boys joined elite company in-person at the Detroit Pistons 2016-2017 Preseason home opener. The Palace of Auburn Hills experience, updates on all Pistons who have seen the floor in 2 preseason games, & even some details about platlet rich plasma (PRP) injections.

September 21, 2016. What IS the beat of Reggie Jackson's drum? A well-traveled leader and our Pistons starting Point Guard. Mr. Reggie Jackson receives the attention today, as Pat + Drew share ALL the information. Drop in to learn about the past, present, and future of the 6'3 guard leading the 2016-2017 Detroit Pistons.

September 9, 2016. We talkin' RAY toDAY. For the first time, Pat and Drew appear together IN STUDIO for a live chat about Ray McCallum. A Detroit native, but from the earliest days?  Touching on Ray's journey as a coach's son and his stable mindset in pursuing the 3rd string Point Guard spot on this year's Detroit Pistons.   We're building the most interesting independent Pistons-focused Instagram page in the world! :  @PassFirst_Hoopscast   As always, the support of our sponsor imageOne makes this possible.  Easy. Efficient. Reliable.  That makes for a nice work environment.  If you work in a USA office with printers, copiers, or multifunction devices, let imageOne use their progressive approach in completely managing your environment.  Visit imageoneway.com to schedule a free assessment of your organization.  Sign on with imageOne?  Your organization is guaranteed 15-20% instant printing cost savings.

July 26, 2016. The first annual. Join Pat and Drew with some Olympic fever, honoring next month's games by selecting an NBA squad for a volleyball court. That's 6-on-6 volleyball on the hard court. Did somebody say "libero"?   Keeping up with original Pass First content? Sure! Instagram: @PassFirst_Hoopscast   This episode made possible thanks to our sponsor, Detroit-based imageOne.  Easy. Efficient. Reliable.  That makes for a nice work environment.  If you work in a USA office with printers, copiers, or multifunction devices, let imageOne use their progressive approach in completely managing your environment.  Visit imageoneway.com to schedule a free assessment of your organization that will instantly save 15-20% of printing costs.

July 22, 2016. Pat and Drew go WIDESPREAD NBA. Which summer acquisitions do we like most? More of an opinion/analysis time here on the 'cast. Pau Gasol (1:30), locking up some French Magic (3:45), another Evan (5:30), the “Pure Dallas Youth Movement” (7:00), use of the word “artistic-ness” (14:45), the Pistons in-division scaries (15:00), and Solomon's climbing Hill of cash (19:00). For real, DON'T BE SHY - follow along with original Pass First content: www.passfirstmedia.com Instagram: PassFirst_Hoopscast Twitter: @PassFirstHoops   This episode made possible thanks to our sponsor, Detroit-based imageOne.  Easy. Efficient. Reliable.  That makes for a nice work environment.  If you work in a USA office with printers, copiers, or multifunction devices, let imageOne use their progressive approach in completely managing your environment.  Visit imageoneway.com to schedule a free assessment of your organization that will instantly save 15-20% of printing costs.

July 21, 2016.  Pat and Drew RETURN after a hush July to recount Pistons Free Agency. First, 5 minutes about Drew’s trip to Morocco. Then…how the Pistons got the party started with Ish Smith (5:30), how he compared with other available point guards (8:00), Jon Leuer (9:30), how the Pistons might be set up for an “SVG Special” (12:00), the beloved Boban (14:30), A Steph connection (16:30), and talkin’ summer league (19:00).  The first of three episodes this week. Don't be shy - keep up with new episodes and original Pass First content:www.passfirstmedia.com Instagram: @passfirst_hoopscastTwitter: @PassFirstHoops Today’s episode was made possible by our sponsor, imageOne. Easy. Efficient. Reliable. Head over to www.imageoneway.com and discover how your company can instantly save 15-20% in printing costs.  

June 24, 2016.  The Pistons stayed their course as a versatile 19-year old from Marquette surprisingly slid, and a seasoned 24-year old out of Syracuse joined the franchise.  That's Henry Ellenson and Mike Gbinije.  Pat and Drew see what Henry's all about (1:30), discuss the Gbinije approach (6:30), disagree for once (13:50), and get excited about Drew's fellow Indiana University graduate, Victor Oladipo, joining the Oklahoma City Thunder (15:40).  Henry and Mike...welcome.   A friendly reminder to follow the fellas on Instagram (@passfirst_hoopscast) and Twitter (@PassFirstHoops), where thoughts will stay crackin' while Drew takes some time in Morocco.   Today’s episode of the Pass First Hoopscast was brought to you by Detroit-based imageOne. Easy. Efficient. Reliable. Jeez that sounds nice doesn’t it? imageOne is just that in the world of Managed Print. If you work in a USA office with printers, copiers, or multifunction devices, let imageOne use their progressive approach in completely managing your environment. That means everything works, and you don’t have to think about some confusing printer. Visit imageoneway.com/contact-us. Mention the Pass First Hoopscast to schedule a free assessment of your organization that will instantly save 15-20% in printing costs.

June 22, 2016.  NBA Draft Eve.  Pat and Drew with conversation about some guys that the Detroit Pistons may consider with the 18th and 49th picks.  No doubting the Detroit front office is an active place to be right now – scenarios, right fits, stashing abroad, trades...let's set this table and enjoy a draft night that comes after tasting the playoffs.   Today’s episode of the Pass First Hoopscast was brought to you by Detroit-based imageOne. Easy. Efficient. Reliable. Jeez that sounds nice doesn’t it? imageOne is just that in the world of Managed Print. If you work in a USA office with printers, copiers, or multifunction devices, let imageOne use their progressive approach in completely managing your environment. That means everything works, and you don’t have to think about some confusing printer. Visit imageoneway.com/contact-us. Mention the Pass First Hoopscast to schedule a free assessment of your organization that will instantly save 15-20% in printing costs.

  June 20, 2016. What an NBA Finals 2016.  Has the dust settled yet?  Pat and Drew go quick hits to make sense of it all, after a thrilling Cleveland Cavaliers Game 7 victory.  Kyrie's completeness, LeBron keeps coming, and Richard Jefferson gets his.  Apologies to JR Smith for no mention here.  Enjoy.   Today’s episode of the Pass First Hoopscast was brought to you by Detroit-based imageOne. Easy. Efficient. Reliable. Jeez that sounds nice doesn’t it? imageOne is just that in the world of Managed Print. If you work in a USA office with printers, copiers, or multifunction devices, let imageOne use their progressive approach in completely managing your environment. That means everything works, and you don’t have to think about some confusing printer. Visit imageoneway.com/contact-us. Mention the Pass First Hoopscast to schedule a free assessment of your organization that will instantly save 15-20% in printing costs.  

June 13, 2016.  A good old-fashioned sitcom length of Andre Drummond.  Pat and Drew follow the Big Penguin's career from high school hype thru the present day.  The University of Connecticut year and that (tweeted) choice (1:45), developing the "hop-hook" (5:45), the meaning of ours and Andre's five-year age difference in "social media years" (13:00), how he is setting a tone to emulate the best franchises (17:30), the Woah Baby moment (23:30), and enjoying that Dre is "hardly home but always reppin" (29:00). Today’s episode of the Pass First Hoopscast was brought to you by Detroit-based imageOne.  Easy. Efficient. Reliable.  imageOne is just that in the world of Managed Print.  If you work in a USA office with printers, copiers, or multifunction devices, let imageOne use their progressive approach in completely managing your environment.  That means everything works, and if it doesn’t you don’t have to think about some confusing printer. Visit imageoneway.com/contact-us.  Mention the Pass First Hoopscast to schedule a free assessment of your organization that will instantly save 15-20% in printing costs.

June 02, 2016.  Pat and Drew discuss Drew’s experience at the Real Madrid vs. UCAM Murcia playoff game 3 in Madrid. If you dig thinking about the European basketball scene and conversation about Sergio Rodriguez, Gustavo Ayón, Sergio Llull, Trey Thompkins, Jeff Taylor, Andres Nocioni, James Mackenzie, Joe Ingles, Dante Exum, Shelvin Mack, Trey Burke, and Rodney Stuckey…then this is for you. If not, skip ahead to the 12:30 mark for some NBA Finals chatter and to hear Drew contemplate staying awake for Game 1’s 3:30am tip in Madrid.

May 25, 2016.  This is the Aron Baynes.  Pat and Drew chat out Aron's path and his perfect fit.  The importance of the Boomer's role cannot be overstated.  The boys quick hit on all things Aron, enjoying themselves along the way.  The 3rd big in the D will continue to thrive with a couple years left on his well-earned deal.

May 20, 2016.  He's Joel Anthony but he's so much more.  Pat and Drew talk the skillset and career arc of Joel Anthony.  Then - each share 5 favorite things about the widely-liked big man currently sitting 3rd on the Detroit Pistons depth chart with a team option going into next season.

May 16, 2016. Pat and Dubes take their licks part 2 on this Monday holiday.  The Piston lowdown & the ability to forgive and forget.  On tap - "The Last-second Leaner Heard from Memphis" (1:30), popping bottles of Gallo (6:00), a lil playoff love/depth/contributions from full roster (10:30), the impactful ring up (13:00), Pop's quick lesson on the network (14:20), and over to DC for the largest lick in a season full of Wiz licks (21:00).  Plus, Stat Boys in with the new...stacking up Steph and Zeke (27:00).

May 13, 2016. Pat and Drew recount 3 tough times from this Pistons season.  What happened? How did we respond?  Includes an early trip to the Staples Center (1:30), "The Half Court Runner Debacle" (6:00), a fresh impactful (11:30), & another lick from the Clip (13:00).  Plus, a meeting of the minds between SVG, Arn Tellem, & Barack Obama (17:00) and Stat Boys comparing Andre Drummond to The Worm (20:00).

May 6, 2016. Talkin' MORE favorite moments. Pat and Drew with four more moments in part 2 recounting this 2015-2016 Detroit Pistons season. Includes a nifty tip-in (1:30), "Russ Night at The Palace" (6:00), A NEW FEATURE, handling our neighbors in the biggest moment (10:45), and clinchin' (15:00). A final month to remember. Pass First.

April 29, 2016 - Talkin favorite moments. Pat and Drew reflect upon 4 important times during the 2015-2016 season in part 1 of this 2-part pod. Opening night (2:00), a 41-point 4th quarter (6:00), beating the NBA's best regular season squad ever (10:00), and a clutch swipe from the NBA's King (13:15). All of that, and even a mention of Andrew Bogut! Pass First.

April 25, 2016 - That's all she wrote. Pat and Dubes talk about how Pistons players improved throughout the series, dap up the well-rounded Cavs of Round 1 (8:30), plan SVG's upcoming getaway (11:00), and appreciate Reggie Jackson's final shot attempt (12:00).

April 23, 2016 - Dubes calls Pat for some quick thoughts about Detroit's Game 3 loss at the Palace to the Cavs in the first round of the 2016 Playoffs.

April 22, 2016.  Pat and Dubes pump out some brief thoughts after a loaded first two games of Pistons / Cavs.  Standin' up for our Stans indeed.

April 16, 2016 - Pat and Dubes get hyped for the playoff spotlight, dive into Cleveland's experience (3:30), explain Detroit's "team" LeBron stopper (4:30), admire the mind of LeBron James (11:20), wonder if Jodie Meeks hops back aboard (13:00), show love for Kobe (16:40), and wonder how we would have covered the NBA's wild final night (19:00).

April 9, 2016 - Pat and Drew (Dubes) celebrate the Pistons first playoff berth since 2009, talk Detroit's clinching win over the Wiz (4:30), show gratitude for Andre Drummond (7:00), search for a nickname to differentiate Stan Van Gundy from Stanley Johnson (12:00), talk about “passing first” (13:05), crave the Cavs (14:30), and Pat highlights a few youngsters (22:00).