The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan Leshko

*The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!* With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the San Antonio Spurs. San Antonio is coming off a disappointing 32-39 finish to the season, snapping there 21-year streak of reaching the NBA Playoffs. But if there are any positive takeaways from this this past season for the Spurs, it should be that they have a very promising young core made to compete at a high level in the Western Conference. Dejounte Murray, Kyle Anderson, Lonnie Walker IV and Keldon Johnson headline a San Antonio team that has some big questions to answer in the foreseeable future like "How much longer will Gregg Popovich be the head coach?" and "What are the Spurs going to do with Demar Derozan and Lamarcus Aldrigde?" But come draft night they have a chance to add to that young core and maybe make their decisions regarding Derozan and Aldridge a little bit easier moving forward. San Antonio has the 11th overall pick (their first lottery pick since drafting Tim Duncan No. 1 overall) and the 41st overall pick. Who do the guys think the Spurs will take with their first NBA Lottery Draft pick in over two decades? Stay Tuned! Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

The NBA season is over, but here on the Hoop Talk Podcast the basketball discussions never stop! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, we were proud to bring on host of The Impact Podcast and co-founder of Impact Sports Media, Ian Evans. We get a chance to get his reactions to LeBron James and the Lakers becoming the 2020 NBA Champions as well as discuss some of the Lakers' biggest challenges ahead going into the 2021 season as they look to become back-to-back champions. We always enjoy a good sit down with a fellow basketball fan and the guests will just keep on coming this offseason as we look to give you guys new series, new voices, different opinions and A TON of great debates! Stay Tuned and Enjoy! The Impact Podcast w/ Ian Evans - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-impact-with-ian-evans/id1448226715 Impact Sports Media Blog - https://www.impactsportsmedia.net/ Social Media Handles - @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @ianacevans @strongimpacts @impact.sports.media Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

*The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!* With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Sacramento Kings. The Sacramento Kings have been a dormant franchise for the last decade or and honestly things are not looking to great for them right now. They have young building blocks in De'aaron Fox and Marvin Bagley III as well a great trade asset in guard Buddy Hield. But between the stepping down of former General Manager Vlade Divac and the poor coaching of Luke Walton, this Kings team may have the least upside of any team in the Western Conference and maybe even the entire league. Thankfully they have a shot to infuse their roster with some more young talent through the 2020 NBA Draft. In this year's draft, Sacramento have four picks leading with the 12th overall pick in the NBA Lottery as well as the 35th, 43rd, and 52nd picks in the second round. This team desperately needs a game changer in this draft and they have four shots at getting a guy who bring flare and instant production to this struggling team. What do the guys think should be the draft philosophy of the Sacramento Kings come Draft Night? Stay Tuned! Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

The WNBA is back!After a week of great matchups, The Hoop Talk Podcast is back with our breakdown of the WNBA season, as we look at each team and talk about some of their storylines heading into the season. Carson Huelle from WNBA Fans Only joins the podcast to give his analysis on the teams and storylines. Some of the topics we talked about were:All of the releases The Minnesota Lynx starting the season winlessThe ceiling for the Dallas Wings this seasonAND MORE!!!Like, comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @ryanl_99 @thehooptalkpod @wnbafansonly @jalonsworld

Round 1- Finished. Time for the Semifinals! 4 great series matchups with 8 teams trying to go one step closer to the NBA Championship. In this episode, we recap the first round and discuss each matchup in the semifinals with our good friends Ian Evans and Brooks Warren. We give out our X-Factors, discuss storylines, and give our predictions for who will win each series. Like, comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @ryanl_99 @thehooptalkpod @ianacevans @strongimpacts @broooksiee @hmo.podcastLink to Ian's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-impact-with-ian-evans/id1448226715Link to Brooks' YouTube channel: HMO! Podcast - YouTube

The transfer portal in NCAA college basketball has always made headlines for the amount of players that enter their names in. There is no difference this year as more players continue to enter the transfer portal.In this episode, we look at some of the top players in the transfer portal and talk about some of the schools that players are considering. With a similar format to our Unsung Hooper episodes, we came up with 5 players each to discuss for this episode. Like, comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @ryanl_99 @thehooptalkpod

The Los Angeles Lakers are the NBA defending champions and the well documented journey of LeBron James in Year 17 is definitely one for the ages. Although it cannot be disputed that the Lakers won fair and square this season, there are a few things coming up in the 2021 season that could significantly shift the balance of power in the NBA and disrupt their chances at becoming back-to-back champions. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan reflect on the Lakers' success in the 2020 Playoffs and discuss what a 4th ring means for LeBron James' legacy. The fellas will also briefly discuss the landscape of the NBA and look at the road ahead for the Lakers heading into the 2021 season as teams like the Clippers, Warriors, Nets, Heat and more are all coming back healthy and motivated to take the throne away from the coveted Lakers franchise and King James? The season may be over but the hot takes, debates and true display of basketball knowledge is just going to keep on keeping on! Stay Tuned!

The G-League season has come to an end and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers are the G-League champions!Jeffrey Kee returns to the podcast to recap the G-League season and we also talk about the impact of the callups this season. There were 117 players and 164 callups this season from the G-League this season! Other topics we discuss are:The Vipers winning the championshipCities where we could see G-League teamsLooking at the G-League Ignite team after Year 2AND MORE!!!If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like, Ccomment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @ryanl_99 @gleaguetv @nbagleague @jeffreysosa300 @thehooptalkpodLink to The Weekly G on the G-League Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRF0Qy76Eqm4767i5b9DTgnrVBNgYHSi_

NBA Regular Season: Done! NBA Play-In Tournament: Over With! That means only one thing is left: The 2022 NBA Playoffs! The NBA Playoff Brackets are officially set and the Road to the NBA Finals is officially underway!On this episode of The Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan take a look at all 8 First Round Matchups and breakdown some of the biggest factors at play in each series. In Part 2, we look at the Eastern Conference playoff matchups.But of course we could not do this alone, as Jackson Chinn, the creator of Hot Takes on Hoops, is back to help us break down the matchups! Together, the three of us analyze each series and make our predictions for what teams we believe will moving on to the next round!Like, comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @ryanl_99 @thehooptalkpod @hottakesonhoops @jackson__chinn

*The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!* With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Portland TrailBlazers. This Portland team was the darling of the NBA Bubble as they fought themselves back from being the 11th seed up to the 8th seed propelling themselves over the Memphis Grizzlies. Led by Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, this team has a litany of offensive threats on the roster like Rodney Hood, Jusuf Nurkic and even Carmelo Anthony who they may look to retain in free agency this offseason. We also saw promising play from Gary Trent Jr. as a two-way wing worth featuring more in the team's rotation. They most recently acquired Robert Covington from the Houston in exchange for the 16th overall pick but that does not mean they will not still attempt to make a play at one of this year's prospects to help bolster up their depth at small forward. Who do the guys think the Portland TrailBlazers could be eyeing in the 2020 NBA Draft Class? Stay Tuned! Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

NBA Regular Season: Done! NBA Play-In Tournament: Over With! That means only one thing is left: The 2022 NBA Playoffs! The NBA Playoff Brackets are officially set and the Road to the NBA Finals is officially underway!On this episode of The Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan take a look at all 8 First Round Matchups and breakdown some of the biggest factors at play in each series. In Part 1, we look at the Western Conference playoff matchups.But of course we could not do this alone, as Jackson Chinn, the creator of Hot Takes on Hoops, is back to help us break down the matchups! Together, the three of us analyze each series and make our predictions for what teams we believe will moving on to the next round! Like, comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @ryanl_99 @thehooptalkpod @hottakesonhoops @jackson__chinn

This is part 2 from Episode 249. In part 2, we talk about the Portland Trail Blazers and the Los Angeles Lakers. We discuss their seasons, but we also talk about:The future of Damian Lillard The Lakers missing the playoffsAND MORE!!!Like, comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @thehooptalkpod @allhustlenoluckpodLink for All Hustle No Luck: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-hustle-no-luck/id1515820968?uo=4

With the NBA Playoffs approaching, it's time to look at the teams that are on the outside looking in!Chris and Rob from the All Hustle No Luck Podcast are back to discuss the bottom five teams in the Western Conference. This episode is split into two parts. In part 1, we talk about the Houston Rockets, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Sacramento Kings. We discuss their seasons, but we also talk about:Win now or rebuild for the Sacramento KingsHow should OKC approach this year's NBA DraftHouston's priorities in the offseasonAND MORE!!!Like, comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @thehooptalkpod @allhustlenoluckpodLink for All Hustle No Luck: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-hustle-no-luck/id1515820968?uo=4

The NCAA Basketball season has ended and Kansas has won the championship!In this episode, we welcome Henry Eisenberg back to the podcast to recap the Final Four and the championship game! We also give our thoughts on the NCAA Basketball season overall. If you like our content and would love more, hit that subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also, check us out on Instagram and TikTok @thehooptalkpod.Like, comment, and don't forget to rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @ryanl_99 @thehooptalkpod @henryeeisenberg

With the NBA Playoffs approaching, it's time to look at the teams that are on the outside looking in!We are joined by Chris and Rob from the All Hustle No Luck Podcast as we discuss the bottom five teams in the Eastern Conference. They are the New York Knicks, the Washington Wizards, the Indiana Pacers, the Detroit Pistons, and the Orlando Magic. We discuss their seasons so far, but we also talk about:Who can be the point guard for the MagicThe future for Julius RandleMiami emerging as a contender to acquire Bradley BealAND MORE!!!Like, comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @ryanl_99 @thehooptalkpod @allhustlenoluckpodLink for All Hustle No Luck: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-hustle-no-luck/id1515820968?uo=4

Today is the day for the Final Four!In this episode, we recap the Sweet 16 and the Elite Eight. We also preview the Final Four along with:Shaheen Holloway's move to Seton HallWhat's next for GonzagaDuke/UNC meeting in the Final Four for the first timeAND MORE!!!Like, comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @ryanl_99 @thehooptalkpod

The Unsung Hooper Series is back for the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament!There have been a lot of great games so far in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament and we discuss some of the players that have stood out through the first two rounds in the tournament! We also take a look at where some of our Unsung Hoopers stand in terms of being selected in the WNBA Draft and what teams they could go to.Like, comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @ryanl_99 @thehooptalkpod

What a start to the tournament!After a weekend of upsets, big performances and great matchups, we're here to discuss it all! In this episode, we provide our analysis on the games so far in the NCAA Tournament and we preview the Sweet 16 matchups, as well as giving our predictions for who we think will win those matchups.Like, comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @ryanl_99 @thehooptalkpod

Back at it with some NBA content and this time we're taking a look back at our Top 10 Players in the NBA from our 200th episode!We are joined by Ian Evans to look back at our lists and we discuss the placement of players on our lists, any regrets that we had for each of our lists, storylines surrounding the teams that the players are on, AND MORE!!!Like, comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @ryanl_99 @thehooptalkpod @ianacevans @strongimpacts

The Round of 64 begins today and we are back with another preview of the NCAA Basketball Tournament!We are joined by Aaron Robinson of All Facts Media to help us break down some of the most interesting matchups in each region, our winners in each region, potential upset picks, AND MORE!!!If you like our content and would love more, hit that subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also, check us out on Instagram and TikTok @thehooptalkpod.Like, comment, and don't forget to rate the podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @ryanl_99 @thehooptalkpod  @allfactsmedia @acebooggiee

Last year, to celebrate March Madness, we decided to make our own predictions for the First 4 In and First 4 Out for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. This year, we do it again!In this episode, we make their predictions for who we believe will be the last 4 to make it into the tournament and the unlucky 4 that will be sent packing. These selections were determined based on things like strength of schedule, quality wins, conference tournament success and some other small criteria. We also look at the predictions from ESPN's Joe Lunardi and Jerry Palm from CBS Sports and discuss some of the teams in their predictions.If you like our content and would love more, hit that subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also, check us out on Instagram and TikTok @thehooptalkpod.Like, comment, and don't forget to rate the podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @ryanl_99 @thehooptalkpod 

In this episode, we bring up some of the top NBA storylines to follow as we come off of NBA All-Star Weekend. We were joined by our good friend, Rashad Christian, to discuss these storylines including:Ja Morant's rise in the MVP conversationThe Lakers struggles continueNikola Jokic's historic seasonAND MORE!!!If you like our content and would love more, hit that subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also, check us out on Instagram and TikTok @thehooptalkpod.Like, comment, and don't forget to rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod @shad.piper @piperproductions_ Link to Rashad's YouTube channel: @TheDropstep

As we enter the month of March, we are back with more storylines in college basketball!In this episode, we bring up some of the top college basketball storylines to follow as we gear up for the final games of the regular season. We were joined by college basketball writer and analyst, Henry Eisenberg, to discuss these storylines including:The major upsets in the AP top 25 and the impact those losses have on the season.Does the Missouri Valley Conference deserve more NCAA tournament bids than the ACC?A reflection on the career of Coach KAND MORE!!!If you like our content and would love more, hit that subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also, check us out on Instagram and TikTok @thehooptalkpod.Like, comment, and don't forget to rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod @henryeeisenberg

On this episode of The Hoop Talk Podcast, we sit down with Overtime's Tykera Carter to learn more about her experiences in journalism. We talk to her about her college basketball career at Sacred Heart University, some of her takeaways from working at Overtime, and more!!!If you like our content and would love more, hit that subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also, check us out on Instagram and on TikTok @thehooptalkpodLike, Comment, and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @tykera.carter @thehooptalkpod

With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Los Angeles Lakers. As the Lakers enter the 2021 NBA season as the defending champions, a target will be drawn on their back by many if not all of the top teams in the league. When taking into consideration the fact that this team was LeBron and AD or Bust, this team will need to make significant changes this offseason if they want any true chance at repeating. To start that process off, the Lakers have the 28th overall pick in the first round and there are some interesting point guard and center prospects available late in the first round that could bring immediate contribution to a title contender like LA. But who do the guys think could be the best fit for the Lakers with that 28th pick? Only one way to find out, Stay Tuned! Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

In this episode, we discuss HBCU basketball with our HBCU Unsung Hoopers and a breakdown of the HBCU All-Star Classic. We were joined by friends of the podcast, Aaron and Andrew Robinson of All Facts Media, to help us break down this matchup and share their opinions on HBCU basketball, as well as discussing their unsung hoopers. If you like our content and would love more, hit that subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also, check us out on Instagram and on TikTok @thehooptalkpodLike, comment, and don't forget to rate our podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @allfactsmedia @acebooggiee @drewphly @thehooptalkpod

We are back with the 2nd Annual HTP All-Star Special!Jay and Ryan break down all of the NBA All-Star Weekend festivities including the NBA All-Star Game, Celebrity Game, and Dunk Contest. We'll also talk about some of the new events like the HBCU All-Star Classic and the G-League Next Gen Game and many more topics as we enter NBA All-Star Weekend!If you like our content and would love more, hit that subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also, check us out on Instagram and on TikTok @thehooptalkpodLike, Comment, and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod

On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan sit down with April Marie of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. We discussed how she started her career in journalism, her YouTube channel, and her takeaways from her first couple of days covering the Houston Rockets as part of the many different topics that we talked about in this episode.Plus, we talked about the Vipers season up to this point and some of the players that have made an impact in the G-League this season.If you like our content and would love more, hit that subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also, check us out on Instagram and on TikTok @thehooptalkpodLike, Comment, and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @heels.on.hardwood @thehooptalkpodApril's YouTube channel: @HeelsOnHardwood

*The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!* With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Phoenix Suns. Led by the superstar talent of Devin Booker and the coaching of head coach Monty Williams, the Phoenix Suns are coming off of a promising 8-0 record in the Seeding Games during the NBA Bubble. Now the Suns have acquired future Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul which indicates that Booker and this young Suns team are prepping to make a run at reaching the franchise's first playoff appearance in 10 years. Phoenix has some promising pieces like two two-way wings in Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson, frontcourt depth in DeAndre Ayton, Aron Baynes and Dario Saric as well as a lottery pick in this year's draft. In the 2020 NBA Draft, the Phoenix Suns have the 10th overall pick which gives them a perfect opportunity to acquire a offensive punch off the pench to add some more offensive firepower to this already dynamic roster. Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan sit down with John Hartofilis of Gen Z Hoops and discuss how he got his start in podcasting, the importance of building connections, and the transition from player to coach as part of the many different topics that we talked about in this episode.Plus, we talked about the NBA season up to this point and we discussed John's favorite team, the New York Knicks, as we debated on what the Knicks needed to do to go back to the playoffs.If you like our content and would love more, hit that subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also, check us out on Instagram and on TikTok @thehooptalkpod Like, Comment, and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @genzhoops @j.hart21 @thehooptalkpod

Talk about a crazy NBA Trade Deadline. James Harden to Philly. Ben Simmons to Brooklyn. CJ McCollum to New Orleans. And that's just the tip of the iceberg.On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan sit down with good friend of the show and Dallas Mavericks writer Lauren Gunn to breakdown some of the biggest storylines coming out of the trade deadline!Who do the guys think were the biggest winners and losers? Tune in to find out!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod @laureenngunnnn @mavsmoneyball @the.gunnshot

We are one week away from NBA All-Star Weekend and a lot has transpired in the NBA leading up to the All-Star Game! Jay and Ryan sit down with friend of the show Ian Evans to discuss our thoughts on the All-Star game rosters and we draft our own starting 5, with a 6th man included as well. We get into these topics and more!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod @ianacevans @strongimpacts

The G-League continues to be on the rise with more and more players being called up to the NBA!In this episode, we bring up 10 players in the G-League who are making an impact and could find themselves in the NBA very soon. We also discuss more of the G-League's impact on the current NBA landscape and the growth that we have seen from the G-League as a whole with most NBA rosters filled with players from the G-League.If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Stay tuned for Part 2 in March!

On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan sit down with friend of the show Thomas Christian to talk about some of the top storylines in the NBA as we approach the NBA Trade Deadline! What teams are in trouble? What teams are on the rise? Who seat is the hottest right now with the NBA Trade Deadline only days a way? We get into all of that and more!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod @tomtomxc @thegoatedpodcast @warzonesportsnetwork @bellyupsports @ntdnewshttps://www.youtube.com/WarzoneSportsNetwork

On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan take a look at some of the top performing rookies this season.Whether it's stellar stat lines, significant impact or even something as simple as outplaying their draft position, these guys standout amongst the group as guys who could grow into potential superstar or impactful rotational players at the least.If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod

Last episode we talked about some UnSung Hoopers in Women's basketball. On this edition of the HTP, Jay and Ryan keep the UnSung Hoopers theme going but this time we're heading over to the Mid-Major ranks in the men's bracket.On a national scale, most people tend to only focus on the Mid-Major conferences when it pertains to the Gonzaga Bulldogs. But their are so many other great teams that may just represent their program in March!If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod

It has been almost since a year since the last time to Hoop Talk Podcast did an NCAA UnSung Hoopers episode, so we thought we'd start with style!On this edition of the HTP, Jay and Ryan highlight some of the most impressive players in women's college basketball. Although the female bracket is not as discussed and covered, that doesn't take away from these lovely young ladies who are Certified Bucket Getters.The fellas continue their support of female sports by highlighting ten players that help illustrate and represent just how special women's college basketball really is!If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod

Last week we sat down with NBA G-League Social Media Consultant Jeffrey Sosa to talk about the rise of the G-League and the impact it has had on this season. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, we dove back into the G-League talk, but this time we came at it with a different angle. We sat down with Sahil Mittal, Founder of the @NBAGLeagueTracker Instagram page and social media assistant for the Windy City Bulls G-League team. We discussed what got him interested in the G-League, what it is like working for a G-League team as a high schooler and the underground feel of G-League basketball. This was a really inciteful pod to be honest in terms of learning about following a niche topic, growing within a niche group/profession and seeing the improvement of the NBA as a league simply through development. Plus as a bonus, we tapped into Sahil's Chicago fandom a bit and talked about the Bulls! If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @nbagleaguetracker @windycitybulls @sahil_mittal24 @thehooptalkpod

When it comes to NBA storylines, the NBA's G-League might be one of the biggest talks of the town this season.Over 100 players have been called up from the G-League thus far this season yet the G-League season just officially started this week! Alum of the G-League like Fred VanVleet, Seth Curry, Gary Payton II and others are having outstanding seasons as real contributors on potential Playoff teams. Not to mention that we're in Year 2 of the G-League Ignite Program.On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan sit down with Jeffrey Sosa, creator of the GLeagueTV social media page, new social media consultant for the G-League and friend of the show.We explore the impact and growth of the G-League over the last couple of years and it's potential influence on the future of NBA talent development. Definitely a ton to unpack but a lot of great information regarding the growth of the NBA as a league and the growth of basketball as a sport!If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @gleaguetv @nbagleague @jeffreysosa300 @thehooptalkpod

The Road to March Madness is reaching the midway point with the exciting start to NCAA conference play! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan share their updated list of some of the top college basketball storylines to follow. From big time upsets to the rise of new potential contenders, the NCAA has an exciting rest of the regular season ahead as teams make their push towards a chance at making the big dance aka MARCH MADNESS! If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod

1st Episode of 2022 so we had to do it right!On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the fellas sat down with returning guest and die hard Cleveland Cavaliers fan Peter Burtnett to talk about some teams in the NBA that have "shocked the world" in the early goings of this season.Of course his Cavs are at the top of the list, but their are a few more squads worth keeping an eye on as we inch closer to All-Star break! Want to know who the other 4 teams we had on our list? Tune In to Find Out!If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @peterburtnett @truenorthmedia_ @thehooptalkpodCheck out the PB&J Podcast as part of True North Media on YouTube! : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7rIeH_C8X45MiLkD63dC4w

It's only fitting that episode 222 of the Hoop Talk Podcast drops the day before the start of 2022. Poetic isn't it? Nonetheless, this is a special episode because as this year comes to a close, it is also a new beginning for the HTP. For starters we welcomed a new guest, Donovan aka Feud Takes on social media to join us for this episode! Not to mention we have all kinds of new segments and formats for episodes coming up really soon. Hope you all enjoy your New Year's Eve as we look ahead to 2022! If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod

*The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!* It all comes down to this. After a long and tough season filled with ups, downs, great moments and even greater upsets, the fate of the NBA season could all come down Game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat. Stunting the Mamba Jerseys tonight as they lead the series 3-1, the star duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis look to close out this series to reign as the 2020 NBA Champions. On the other side, Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are in a fight for life with hope of keeping their season alive for at least one more game. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the fellas discuss the biggest takeaways from Game 4 and share their "keys to victory" for both teams ahead of this crucial Game 5! Who do the guys think will come out victorious in Game 5? Stay Tuned! Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

2021 is coming to a close and we all know what that means...NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS! We all do it every year: "New Year, New Me" and all that jazz as the turn in the calendar gives us all a sense of fresh start.Well so does every team in the NBA as they make their push to the All-Star break.On this edition, Jay and Ryan go through ALL 30 teams and share what they believe should be each team's biggest resolution to pursue in 2022!If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod

Long time, no see HTP Squad! Hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Christmas holiday as we look ahead to the new year. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan discuss potential NBA players who could be on the move at the trade deadline. But not just any players. These are players that WE would like to see make a new team their home with a real chance to make a winning impact in a more optimal role. We each share five players AND the team(s) we would like to see them on!If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod

As we get closer to the end of 2021, NCAA basketball conference play also looms around the corner. Outside of March Madness, conference play is easily the craziest and most exciting time season

It's been almost a month since the last HTP's Top-5 NBA Storylines episode dropped and a ton has happened across the league. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan welcome on friend of the show Rashad Christian to talk about some of the biggest topics being discussed in the NBA!If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod @shad.piper

Reports dropped last week that long time Maryland Terrapins Men's Basketball coach Mark Turgeon was resigning, leaving assistant coach Danny Manning to take over as interim. Not to mention that after a 3-0 start, the Terps are now 5-4 and have lost 3 of their last 4 games. With all the early season turmoil surrounding the team, its only right that some true Marylanders share their perspective on the direction of the program and what they think should be the next steps for the Terps. With that being said, we welcomed on fellow Marylanders and long time friends of the show, HMO Podcast co-host Brooks Warren and The Impact Podcast Host Ian Evans to help break it all down! If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod @hmo.podcast @broookkss @strongimpacts @impact.sports.media @ianacevans

The HTP is BACK! And so is the beloved Wheel of Fandom Series! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the fellas welcome on long-time friend of the show TV from the TVonBasketball podcast to talk about his favorite team, the Toronto Raptors. We get into the nitty gritty regarding the new-look Raptors including: Thoughts on Rookie Forward Scottie BarnesExpectations for the Raptors this SeasonPotential Trades to Improve Toronto's RosterAND SO MUCH MORE!If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️Social Media Handles: @jalonsworld @rleshko_10 @thehooptalkpod @tvonbasketball

*The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!* With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the LA Clippers. After an epic 3-1 collapse to the Denver Nuggets, the once coveted LA powerhouse now has to regroup following the firing of head coach Doc Rivers and potentially losing a key piece in Montrezl Harrell this offseason. The Clippers only have the 57th overall pick which means they will have to identify a true "diamond in the ruff" if they want any chance at acquiring a rotational player for this roster with that late of a pick. The road to glory for this team is only going to get steeper which means they are going to have to find a way to get better fast with the cards they have been dealt which could mean guys like Paul George and Lou Williams could be in trade discussions. Nonetheless this team has one of the last three picks in this year's draft and they will have to make due. Who do the guys think the Clippers will take with 57th overall pick? Stay Tuned Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1o Original Song from: The Boondocks Intro Theme song by Asheru- Judo Flip

The 2021-22 NBA season is heating up and with that, the storylines across the league are only getting more interesting.Whether it's the red hot Golden State Warriors or the sloppy start for the injured Los Angeles Lakers, there are more than enough intriguing things to watch for after watching a month's worth of basketball.On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan share their Top-5 NBA storylines that they have been following through the first quarter of the season!If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like, Comment and don't forget to Rate the Podcast 5 Stars ⭐️ Thank you for your support and Make today a great day ☀️