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2023 has been amazing... the SD Grand Finale preview is here, we will discuss the 2024 Gauntlet Tournament Series calendar and more!... Predictions coming Friday before the tourney!

The pod of all pods... Take a gander at what we got!

Come get all the info you need for the BEST TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR!!!... This is just the preview... Schedules drop Sunday, Predictions Podcast on Wednesday and the Tourney begins Friday Night at Cerritos College... Enjoy!

The Commish sits down with Lorenzo Mata to discuss the All Latino HS Showcase that will take place at Schurr HS in Montebello April 1st, 2023. Enjoy!

The East LA Latino Hoops Mi Raza Es Primero tournament... one of the new staples of the Latino Tournament Gauntlet... Here is the predictions podcast you have been waiting for... The premier latino event will continue to rise to the top!... Good luck to all the squads!

The Grand Finale in San Diego is finally here!... and here's who we see winning it all... do you agree??

Not your ordinary tournament, but the GRAND DADDY OF THEM ALL... The Tommy Nuñez National Hispanic Basketball Classic predictions podcast...

Dope finish to Part 1... We dive into some great topics in Part 2 as we continue the conversation... The future of Latino ball in LA, Latino ProAm standings, MVP race talk, Buena Suerte vs Coach Abner in Vegas, Brandon Chavez comeback from injury story... Dope ass podcast. Enjoy!... More to come!

Part 1 - The Latino Pro Am Poker Podcast takes over this show! Abner (The Latino PrAm Commish), Drew & Brandon (Buena Suerte), JetLife Joe (The Crew), Coach O (K-LAveras), Ollie (No Sympathy), Marqus (Los Encierros) sit at a poker take and talk Latino Hoops.

We are HERE!!!... NLT Memorial Predictions... take a listen!...

Just a sneak peak for NLT Memorial... Not the predictions yet but we are ready!!... Enjoy!

"The Show" aka the Southwest Latino Showcase in the new collaboration between the CBL, NLT and NHBC... On this episode we break down what has been going on this new year... Plenty of tourneys going up, the NLT verification has been doing its job and more to come this 2022... Enjoy!

In your ride, on your way to the game, in your hotel... take it all in, the STR Podcast predictions for Laughlin are here!... Good luck to all the teams... CBL Laughlin Latino Tournament 2022, lots of divisions, lots of games but only 1 predictions podcast.

The Commish comes on and drops the predictions for this weekend Latino Hoops tourney in Carson CA.

Listen in on the conversation that will catapult Latino hoops for NLT, CBL and the Tommy Nunez NHBC in 2022... Enjoy!

What up raza!... We in Los Angeles with a Latino Tournament hosted by the NLT... this will be a great weekend... Who will make it to Sunday?... Are you a Final 4 team?... How will this effect the NLT Power Rankings?... We will know Sunday, and lets see how the predictions look after 27 games!... Good luck to all the teams... Enjoy The Pod!

Some new updates and a quick preview to the NLT: LA invitational Tournament... This bodes to be a great weekend of hoops... Predictions coming on Friday...

This podcast breaks down some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) that you might have about Rosarito Beach Mexico, the safety, the tourney, the hotels and the vibes down south!... If you are planning to go to Mexico for the Cinco de Mayo Basketball Tournament I would highly suggest listening to this podcast... If you still have questions you can always DM us directly @shoottherock on Instagram... Thanks for listening and see you soon!

East Los Angeles College Head Coach John Mosley joins us from a highly acclaimed Netflix docu-series "Last Chance U"... Coach Mosley sits down with us to discuss the daily grind of Junior College (juco) basketball and how it was portrayed and edited for the world to see... This was a great podcast about a show that was right in our backyard... This is a great listen and make sure to watch it on Netflix if you haven't already seen it!... Thanks again Coach... Enjoy!

Today's broadcast we introduce Ian Rice, aka Clipps 555, to the STR Podcast community... Clipps has been all over the basketball world and been leading the NBA podcast platforms as part of the duo of "The Follow Through with Clipps & Drew"... We discuss his days as a Clippers ballboy, his viral basketball move "The Glitch" and NBA Top Shot!... Great interview and great listen.... Enjoy!

From Whittier CA to Hawaii to Lithuania, Aaron Valdes talks about his journey from a HS All-American Water Polo player to becoming a professional basketball player. This was a great conversation, we wish 'Air Mexico' continued success as he continues his pro hoops career. Thanks for jumping on the STR Podcast. Enjoy!

For The Culture, we bring on Mexican National Team player, Edgar Garibay. We discuss his hoops journey and how he's fought through adversity after THREE ACL injuries. We talk hoops, life, his clothing brand (Edgar G Official) and hosting youth basketball camps! Enjoy!

Chopped it up with EZA, Eric Alvarez, for this episode of the STR podcast... The growth of our two brands and making commitments and sticking to them... This is just the beginning for the EZA Approach concept and we are here for it... Enjoy!

What a year!... 2020 is now in the rearview mirror, no guarantee that 2021 will be any better, but take this quick rewind recap of last year's Pod episodes... We plan to be back for some new amazing shows very soon!... Thanks for listening, enjoy!

This predictions podcast breakdown the winners for the CBL Latino Labor Day Classic Tournament in Gilbert AZ... The Commish gives you the lowdown for this weekend's big event... The STR Pod is brought to you by @customedbyjiuce Custom Footwear on instagram.

All squads be safe! Here is the Las Vegas Predictions you've been waiting for. Suerte a todos!

We bring on Drew Ruiz, co-creator of the NBA Bubble Life twitter page and former SLAM basketball magazine writer joins the STR Pod to discuss how a kid from BG is making a career in the NBA media circles. It was great to bring “Air Modelo” and listen to some behind the scenes stories on some of his SLAM covers. Thanks Drew! Thats why you were always The Good Rook!… Enjoy!

Since the NBA is stuck in hotels out in Orlando, Florida during this pandemic, The Commish and podcast guest Lorenzo Mata talk about their hotel days in Mexico. Some stories of what life in Mexico living out of hotels from city to city was like. We also discuss Lo's first season in the Puerto Rican League and the LNBP Covid no fans options for his upcoming season with Soles de Mexicali. Thanks for listening, enjoy!

The Commish breaks down the LBA LA "Memorial" Tournament for June 26-28... Follow along, listen to his predictions and let's see how well or terrible he does... Good luck to all teams... Enjoy!

Our guest, Edgar Loera, was one of the original local pro hoopers in the southeast L.A. area, we discuss his high school and college career and crazy journey through that and dive into how he was part of arguably one the best latino teams in the late 90s, the Estrellas. Lots of great stories and overall a solid podcast. We will definitely bring E-Money back in the future to discuss more of his pro career, take a listen to this one, hope you enjoy!

South Gate HS CA alumni, Jose 'Flake' Sanchez, gives the STR Pod a glimpse into his basketball journey, his mindset of being self-aware and how he is giving back to the Los Angeles community in his career as a Police officer and businessman during these trying times in a world of uncertainty. Flake's journey has not been an easy one but he has found a way to make it work in his favor, all the time. Enjoy!

On today's podcast, The Commish speaks out on the Black Lives Matter movement. How can we continue to educate ourselves on learning move to uplift the Black and Brown communities in 2020 and beyond. Thanks for listening, please subscribe and rate us. Enjoy!

Today's podcast we discussed the history of a mythical place on the internet called the Smack Page. Back in the Southeast League days, the Smack Page was created and it became a Latino Circuit phenomenon where players came to get their tourney updates, check the latest odds, and escape the work day for a laugh. Take a listen! Please subscribe and rate us.

On today's podcast: Joe Leon, Chicano Basketball League Tournament Director, joins us to talk about this weekends latino basketball tournament and the rules and safety measures to this Arizona event. 21 teams will ascend to AZ to duke it out for this great event. The Commish aka The Latino bleacher Report makes his predictions on the Open and 35+ divisions. Take a listen Enjoy. Please subscribe and rate us!

Today's podcast is an interview I did on The Coaching Connection with Marcus Alvarado. Myself and Coach Al Cuevas talk HS hoops in CA, our basketball upbringings and our hoop days in the Latino Circuit. Great podcast, thanks Marcus for bringing us on. Enjoy! Let me know what you think! Coaching Connection YouTube Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGc6WDYFTyo

These are unprecedented times and this week, a dozen Latino tourney directors meet for a Zoom call to discuss what the upcoming months will look like for the Latino Circuit. The Commish aka the Latino Bleacher Report breaks down what was stated, take a listen to see what's new!

East LA hoops legend, Steve Monreal, talks about his trek from local baller to professional all star back to back champion... The Realz has hung them up after some great basketball memories on this podcast.

Latino hooper and Real Estate Entrepreneur, Carlos Reyes, drops some absolute gems on this podcast. His life story is truly a version of the American Dream. As a part of the Latino hoops scene with PHX Finest, he knows how to win on the hardwood, he has learned to have those same aspirations in the corporate world. Check him out @carlosreyes and congrats on the new book "The Best Wholesaling Book Ever" on Amazon. Great podcast and worth a second listen for those that need that extra motivation during these hard times.

Our first full podcast in Spanish: straight from Rosarito Beach Mexico, Gustavo Soqui and I talk about how this Mexican tourist town has become the host to some of the best basketball in Baja California. Great conversation with our hoops hermano Soqui!

Marcus Alvarado, Head Coach of McCullom HS in San Antonio Texas, joins us to talk about his new YouTube show "Coaching Connection with Marcus Alvarado"... Great conversation with this coach that would give his shirt off his back for his basketball community.

Santa Clara University Basketball Assistant Coach, Jason Ludwig, discusses his journey from a basketball manager to getting on some major NCAA Division I coaching staffs... Jason talks about coaching Paul George and Klay Thompson in AAU... Check out a big change change in Latino basketball and be sure to follow him new association for latino coaches at LABC_basketball... Great podcast!

LBA CEO, John Paul Guerrero, joins the Pod to discuss what his Memorial Latino tourney will look like after this quarantine lockout. JPG discusses running his Las Vegas Latino Hoops Classic and how his events have grown to close to 100 teams and reaching a milestone of 25 years of coordinating latino events.

The consummate champion, Mario Perez, Head Coach of the Div. II City Champion Roosevelt High School Rough Riders joins the STR Pod... MP talks about his 5am workout origin, his grind in the Latino Circuit and what's NOW in HS latino hoops. Enjoy this great podcast!

Reminiscing about the 2009-2010 title run in the LNBP on UV-Xalapa with Coach Zee. Coaching the Mexican college team to a Final, how he ended up on the LNBP Finals coaching staff and where he got his favorite good luck watch. Take a listen.

Interview with Big Tom Granado directly from Spain. The hoop grind and the long journey to success isn't easy. Big Tom talks about life in international quarantine, his college path and taking advantage of this beautiful game of basketball until the wheels fall off.

6'4" Point Guard Isael Silva joins us on the podcast... Isa has committed to play for the Stanford Cardinals in 2021... With his latino roots and a passion to be the best player in the country, "El Lobo Feroz", is quickly becoming our favorite hooper... We appreciate him for showing us the #wolfway and we appreciate him for rocking with the best!

Chopped it up with pro basketball player Cezar Guererro.

The Commish chops it up with professional basketball player and latino legend, Lorenzo Mata...

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