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The Hoops Resource


    • May 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    2025 NBA Draft Prospects Ranked by Adjusted Efficiency | The Resource Nexus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 21:45


    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 32:44


    Get ready for the 2025-26 college basketball season!

    Underrated or Overhyped Transfer Rankings? Stat-Based Metrics vs. Media Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 22:53


    Welcome to the Resource Nexus Podcast, where we cut through the noise and dig into the data. In this episode, we take a critical look at national Transfer Portal rankings from major media outlets — highlighting where the hype doesn't match the numbers and where key transfers are flying under the radar.I break down where my analytics-driven rankings diverge from the mainstream — and why that matters.Stay tuned — a supporting article with full breakdowns will be posted soon at https://theresourcenexus.com.#ResourceNexus #TransferPortal #CollegeBasketball #TransferRankings #OverratedTransfers #UnderratedTransfers #BasketballAnalytics #CBBTransfers #PortalSeason #SportsAnalytics #CollegeHoops #BasketballPodcast #StatDriven #CBB #NCAA

    Transfer Portal Power Rankings 2025: Which Schools Have the Best Class So Far?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 21:51


    Check out our latest Transfer Portal Power Rankings for 2025! We break down the schools with the best transfer classes so far, analyzing key players and potential impacts. Stay ahead of the game with insights into which programs are dominating the portal and setting up for success this season. Don't miss out—subscribe and stay updated on the latest transfer news!#TransferPortal #CollegeBasketball #PowerRankings #2025TransferClass #NCAA #BasketballTransfers #CollegeHoops #Recruiting #NCAAB #TransferNews

    Tennis Titans: The Best Tennis Players of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 24:33


    Join us as we break down the greatest tennis players in history, from the legendary rivalries of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic to the trailblazing achievements of icons. Who truly belongs at the top of the all-time list? We discuss their career-defining moments, stats, and what makes them stand out in the world of tennis. Tune in to find out who we consider the ultimate tennis titan!#TennisTitans #GreatestTennisPlayers #TennisHistory #Federer #Nadal #Djokovic #TennisLegends #TennisPodcast #AllTimeBestTennis

    Coaching Carousel Grades: Best & Worst College Basketball Hires Ranked

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 39:38


    The college basketball coaching carousel is in full swing! In this episode, we rank and analyze the biggest coaching hires, breaking down which programs made the best moves and which might regret their decisions. From rising stars to veteran coaches making a comeback, we discuss the impact of these changes on the upcoming season. Tune in as we grade each hire and predict who's set up for success!https://theresourcenexus.com/Ben McCollum – Iowa, Will Wade – NC State, Sean Miller – Texas, Ryan Odom – Virginia, Richard Pitino – Xavier, Ross Hodge – West Virginia, Darian DeVries – Indiana, Eric Olen – New Mexico, Kevin Willard – Villanova, Niko Medved – Minnesota, Bryan Hodgson – South Florida, Eric Henderson – Drake, Alex Jensen – Utah, Fran McCaffery – Penn, Phil Martelli Jr. – VCU, Ali Farokhmanesh – Colorado State, Ryan Miller – Murray State, Matt Braeuer – Stephen F. Austin, Quannas White – Louisiana Lafayette, Kevin Hovde – Columbia, Dan Geriot – Iona, John Andrzejek – Campbell, Darris Nichols – La Salle, Jai Lucas – Miami, Luke Loucks – Florida State, Josh Pastner – UNLV, Landon Bussie – Chicago State, Ronnie Thomas – Longwood, Zach Chu – Radford, Kory Barnett – Oral Roberts, Phil Cunningham – Louisiana Monroe, Doug Davenport – Bellarmine, Maryland.#CollegeBasketball #CoachingCarousel #BasketballPodcast #NCAAB #CoachingChanges #SportsTalk #BasketballNews #NCAABasketball #CollegeHoops #SportsAnalysis

    College Basketball Transfer Rankings: Breaking Down the Best Transfers, Commitments & Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 20:34


    In this episode of ADJeff Transfer Rankings, we break down the top transfers in the portal, analyze key commitments, and discuss the most notable trends over the last 10 years. We also dive into the "haircut level" impact when transitioning between competition levels. Who are the biggest names still available? Who has committed, and where does your team stand? Tune in for the latest insights!

    Transfer Rankings: Top Current Transfers, Undervalued Picks & Portal Strategies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 22:10


    The transfer portal has changed the game, but not every school has the resources to compete at the top. In this episode, we break down how mid-majors and lower-resource Power 5 programs can find success in the portal and highlight underrated transfers who could be steals this cycle.

    The D2 Experiment & Coaching Inefficiencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 24:25


    Drake basketball is providing a fascinating case study this season, bringing a core group of D2 players into the Division 1 level. What does their performance tell us about the talent gap between divisions and the future of roster construction and coaching hires? Plus, we break down common coaching inefficiencies—poor rotations, stylistic missteps, and in-game decisions that cost teams wins on the margins. Tune in for a deep dive into these trends and what they mean for college basketball.https://theresourcenexus.com/drakes-d2-inspired-roster/https://theresourcenexus.com/short-bench-vs-long-bench/

    Way, Way Too Early 2025-26 College Basketball Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 44:31


    As we look ahead to the 2025-26 college basketball season, it's time for a way-too-early ranking of the top teams and players. Using ADJeff player rankings as the foundation, we analyze projected returners—excluding current seniors along with incoming freshmen. With a large senior class expected to depart, the talent pool may be slightly weaker than recent years, but transfers will once again reshape the landscape. We factor in coaching, continuity, and roster trends. We'll talk about each top 25 team, what they can return and their player rankings among returners.https://theresourcenexus.com/way-too-early-2025-26-college-basketball-player-and-team-projections/

    Swept Awards: Why Broome Leaves Flagg in the Dust / Luka Lakers Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 23:52


    Johni Broome vs. Cooper Flagg—why is this even a debate? We break down why Broome is on a different level, leaving Flagg in the dust and making this conversation look downright dumb. From stats to impact, we'll show you why Broomecleans up in every category that matters.And stick around—because at the end, we're diving intoLuka Dončić and the new look Lakers.

    Coaching Royalty: Ranking the Greatest College Basketball Coaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 24:10


    The ultimate deep dive into the greatest minds in college basketball history. From legendary tacticians to program builders, we rank and break down the most influential coaches to ever patrol the sidelines. Who shaped the game? Who dominated their era? And who fell just short of immortality? https://theresourcenexus.com/all-time-coaching-rankings/

    The Moser Doctrine, As Well As The Case for Tighter Rotations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 21:20


    In today's episode, we explore the age-old debate of a tighter rotation versus a larger rotation in basketball, diving into the impact of playing time on team chemistry and performance. Then, we shift gears to discuss the Moser Doctrine and the Coaching Ladder Theory, two frameworks I've spent years developing to analyze coaching careers and success trajectories. https://theresourcenexus.com/the-moser-doctrine-and-the-coaching-ladder-theory/ https://theresourcenexus.com/short-bench-vs-long-bench/

    Mock Transfer Portal: Some Top Potential Players Moving

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 27:09


    In this episode, we dive into the hypothetical transfer moves that could shake up the college basketball landscape. From breakout stars at mid-majors to underutilized talents at powerhouse programs, we explore the potential players who might dominate the transfer portal. https://theresourcenexus.com/mock-transfer-portal-2025/

    Jimmy Eat World: Butler's Trade Spot, LeBron at 40, and the NBA's Aging Stars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 17:46


    In this episode of we dive into the latest buzz surrounding Jimmy Butler's potential trade and what it means for the NBA landscape. We also explore LeBron James' incredible longevity as he turns 40, examining how the King of the Court is adapting his game while defying Father Time. Finally, we take a closer look at the aging NBA, where veterans continue to make their mark and the league is evolving. Join us as we discuss the future of these iconic players and the shifting dynamics of professional basketball.

    2025 NBA Draft: My First Big Board Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 25:06


    Get ready for the 2025 NBA Draft! In this episode, I unveil my first big board of the 2025, breaking down the top prospects, sleeper picks, and potential risers. Who's leading the pack? Who's flying under the radar? Tune in for my in-depth analysis and bold predictions. https://theresourcenexus.com/2025-nba-draft-my-first-in-season-big-board/

    The 2025 Mock Coaching Carousel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 27:46


    Dive into the wild world of coaching moves as we predict the 2025 college basketball coaching carousel. From Billy Donovan's potential return to the NCAA, to major Power 5 shake-ups with multiple coaches in the power conferences on the move, and even a Tony Bennett comeback—this episode has it all. Join us for bold predictions, surprising twists, and plenty of hoops fun! https://theresourcenexus.com/2025-cbb-mock-coaching-carousel/

    The Coaching Hotseat Watch and Coaching Big Board Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 31:06


    In the inaugural episode of The Elevated Rim, we dive into the world of college basketball's hotseat, breaking down which coaches are under the most pressure this season. Plus, we unveil our "Coaching Prospects big board," highlighting the top names poised to fill potential job openings. https://theresourcenexus.com/rough-start-to-the-season-christmas-coaching-wishlist-for-every-budget/ https://theresourcenexus.com/the-hot-seat-index-coaches-feeling-the-heat-in-2025/

    Pressure Cookers: Coaches on the Hotseat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025 28:18


    In our debut episode of The Elevated Rim, we explore college basketball's hotseat—coaches under pressure and what it'll take for them to deliver this season.

    Context Matters: Jordan 6-0 Finals vs LeBron's 6 Losses Argument

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 15:25


    Context Matters: Jordan 6-0 Finals vs LeBron's 6 Losses Argument. We will dive into why this often used argument in favor of Jordan is disingenuous.

    What If Graphite Was Never Sanctioned in Tennis

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 18:22


    What If Graphite Was Never Sanctioned in Tennis similar to how it never was in baseball. Who would the winners and losers be in this alternate history.

    Tennis Eras: Rosewall to Alcaraz in 3 players

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 9:30


    Could players from the 1950's like Rosewall and Laver compete today. Let's think about the overlap of careers of Rosewall, Conners, Agassi, Nadal and Alcaraz www.theresourcenexus.com

    Carlos Alcaraz Ascent: A Comparison of Teen Phenoms

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 11:35


    Carlos Alcaraz Ascent: A Comparison of Teen Phenoms such as Lleyton Hewitt, Rafael Nadal, Michael Chang, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz. www.theresourcenexus.com

    The Best to Never Make an NBA All Star Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 9:33


    We will take a look at the best NBA players that never made an All Star game and which seasons they were deserving.

    NBA Eras and the Star Overlap

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 26:08


    Exploring All Time Greats Who's Careers Overlapped. Wilt vs Kareem, Kareem vs Olajuwon. Olajuwon vs Duncan, Duncan vs Athony Davis, and so on. www.theresourcenexus.com

    Ranking the Greatest NBA Players Of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 23:34


    Check out the article at www.theresourcenexus.com

    Ranking the Best Tennis Players of All Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 29:08


    Check out the article at www.theresourcenexus.com

    Zach Edey NBA Draft Prospects

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2023 6:11


    Explore the incredible potential of Zach Edey in this comprehensive breakdown of his NBA Draft prospects. Uncover how this young center is redefining the game with his exceptional skills and physical prowess. From UNDER RATED agility to speed, discover why Edey is a force to be reckoned with. Learn about his NBA Combine performance and understand why he's should be catching the attention of scouts and basketball enthusiasts worldwide.

    Clash of the Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 12:48


    A comparison between our rankings and the AP and Coaches poll and where we deviate. www.theresourcenexus.com

    What if Michael Jordan Never Retired in the 90s

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 25:41


    What if Michael Jordan Never Retired in the 1990s. How many titles could the Bulls have won?

    28.8%…The Michael Jordan 3 Point Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 4:27


    Let's talk about the obvious weakest part of Michael Jordan's game.

    What if Shaq and Kobe Could Have Co-Existed Longer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 11:35


    What if Shaq wasn't traded to the Heat? Let's take a look at how many more titles Shaq and Kobe then entering his peak could have won if any.

    Left-handers: LeBron, Larry, and the Reverse Nightmare Ben Simmons is Living

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 8:20


    A look at players that shoot with their off hand from the one they write with and it's effects.

    What if James Harden wasn't traded from OKC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 12:53


    In this episode, we discuss how the OKC potential dynasty plays out if Harden is never traded. It could have been 3 future MVP's together for there prime. www.theresourcenexus.com

    What If Michael Jordan Didn't Exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 9:05


    In this episode narrated by Snoop Doggbot we dive into the ramifications if Michael Jordan had stuck with baseball and ever played basketball. How much would the NBA have changed? We track which teams we think would have won the championship and which players would have won MVP's without Jordan.

    Breaking down prospects Xavier Booker & Bronny James

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 3:33


    Breaking Down the Scouting Reports on Xavier Booker and Bronny James.

    Coming Soon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 1:20


    Coming Soon

    2022 Mock Expansion Draft: Seattle Supersonics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 34:52


    It's a bit of a lull before free agency, and the time of the year we would have an expansion draft if there ever was going to be one. Let's mock it. Join us.

    The Last Big Shoe in the Portal Drops.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 18:12


    Pete Nance one of the best transfers in the portal, and the last significant player remaining is going to UNC. We'll talk about the impact.

    Another Thought Exercise

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 37:38


    We build the best team possible on just the transfer to the Low Major bottom 10 conferences.

    Malachi Smith, the Draft Decision Deadline, and Gonzaga's Incredible Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 23:41


    We talk about the biggest transfer still left on the market and just how the NIL is shaping things post-draft decision deadline.

    Let's Talk About the Projected Top Teams in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 28:04


    I've compiled a list as we sit today of all the top teams returns, newcomers with stats and rotation projections. Let's talk through some of the top ones. To see the full list or stats/projected rotations go to thehoopsresource.com

    Transfer Commit Update as well as the Top JUCO commits

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 23:15


    Transfer Commit Update as well as profiling the top JUCO's and where they are headed. Join us as we catch up after this longer than usual layoff.

    The Last Big Portal Entrance Update?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 29:44


    Hallelujah people, I think we are moving into the next phase of the portal. I expected a big week of portal entrances from the fence sitters and it did not disappoint. We had a final 4 team decimated, yeah NIT final 4 but still a good team. St Bonaventure, Osun Osunniyi, Isiaih Mosley, Pete Nance, DJ Burns, Khalil Shabazz, Kyle Lofton, Noah Waterman and more.

    ADJ eff

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 21:11


    After 2 years of thinking about and researching the actual statistics, here are my first eff rankings. Peak Statistical Efficiency Adjusted for Strength of Schedule

    Malachi Smith, Portal Update, and the Conclusion of Top Classes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 27:35


    Malachi Smith enters the portal; Antonio Reeves exits to Kentucky and the conclusion of the current top classes. Bryant, Memphis, UConn, UAB, Florida, South Alabama and Youngstown State classes discussed.

    Omier Commits, Miami and the other top transfer classes as of today

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 27:00


    We'll talk about a massive signing as Miami now as my #1 transfer and my #7 locked and loaded. We'll talk about how their team looks next year and the best of the rest current classes.

    The Commits

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 27:10


    Lets talk about where my top 25 transfers have chosen to go that have committed thus far. Players discussed in this episode, Nijel Pack, Kendric Davis, Terrance Shannon, Jake Stephens, Tristen Newton, Tyreke Key, Mark Sears, Tanner Holden, Dawson Garcia, and Kevin Samuel.

    4 new players enter the portal and my top 25, & Tyrese Hunter Isn't One of Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 26:51


    Tyrese Hunter is ranked number 1 by multiple other services and we will talk about that, specifically how I fundamentally think that is insane. Also we will talk about Antonie Davis, Andre Kelly, Dawson Garcia, Grant Sherfield, Efe Abogidi Emoni Bates, Darrin Green, and Yuri Collins. Join us for this lively discussion.

    The Circumscribed Twenty-Five

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 35:58


    These are the players encumbered the most in this new transfer for free once system. These are the best true freshman schools should covet because they can't transfer as easily as 2nd time. Yet they likely will not graduate early and be able to transfer again like those extra year covid classified freshman that have been in school 2 years.

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