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In this week's coaching conversation, CIA Bella Vista College Prep Brandon Rosenthal joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on career management and high school coaching.Rosenthal brings a wealth of experience to his coaching career, encompassing six years of professional experience, nine years at the collegiate level, and one year in high school. In his inaugural year as head coach at CIA Bella Vista College Prep, Rosenthal revitalized the basketball program, transforming it into a championship contender, and was named the 2024-25 EYBL Scholastic Coach of the Year. Bella Vista College Prep competes in the EYBL Scholastic Conference, widely recognized as one of the most competitive leagues in high school basketball. Prior to Rosenthal's arrival, the program had struggled, holding a one-and-eleven conference record. Under his leadership, the team achieved a remarkable turnaround, finishing with a nine-and-two record in conference play. This success earned them the title of regular season co-champions and an invitation to Chipotle Nationals in his debut season, spanning from 2024 to 2025.During the 2024-25 season, CIA Bella Vista College Prep achieved a twenty-and-four overall regular season record. The team reached rankings as high as number two by MaxPreps, number four by Slam, and number five by ESPN. Notably, the team secured the most top ten wins and the most top twenty-five wins of any team in the nation, and played what was considered the toughest schedule in the country. The program received an invitation to the 2025 Chipotle Nationals. Additionally, the team became the first from Arizona in forty-two years to win the Beach Ball Classic. Rosenthal also oversees an academy of seventy boys and girls, which has produced two All-Americans.Brandon Rosenthal's extensive assistant coaching experience includes roles at various levels. He served as an Assistant Coach for the Santa Cruz Warriors (2023-2024), where he contributed to the team's G-League Franchise of the Year title, Winter Showcase Semi-Finals appearance, and G-League Playoffs Quarter-Finals appearance, while also seeing five players called up to the NBA. Prior to that, he was an Assistant Coach, Director of Scouting & Player Development at Arizona State University (2019-2023), supporting the team in various capacities and contributing to a 2023 NCAA Tournament appearance. His experience also includes positions as Video/Player Development Coordinator for the Phoenix Suns (2017-2019), Assistant Coach for the Northern Arizona Suns (2016-2017), Video Assistant for the Houston Rockets (2015-2016), and Interim Assistant Coach/Director of Basketball Operations at Santa Clara University (2012-2015), where he was part of the 2013 CBI National Championship team.

Send us a textGreg Popovich has retired as head coach of the San Antonio Spurs at age 76, though he continues as President of Basketball Operations after a legendary NBA coaching career.• Pop attended the US Air Force Academy as a guard and team captain• He tried out for the 1972 Olympic team and played for the Armed Forces All-Star Team• Joined the Spurs in 1988 as an assistant coach under Larry Brown• Became head coach in 1996 while also serving as GM and VP of Basketball Operations• Coached legendary players including Tim Duncan, David Robinson, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili, and Kawhi Leonard• Developed a significant coaching tree including Steve Kerr, Becky Hammon, and Ime Udoka• Won multiple NBA Championships and developed both star players and role players• Recently worked with developing Victor Wembanyama and other young Spurs talentPlease like, subscribe, comment, and tell anyone who's anyone about the show. Also, share your favorite Greg Popovich stories and facts with us!Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

Trajon Langdon the President of Basketball Operations for the Detroit Pistons talked to the media. What is his plan?

Trajon Langdon the President of Basketball Operations for the Detroit Pistons talked to the media. What is his plan?

Trajon Langdon the President of Basketball Operations for the Detroit Pistons talked to the media. What is his plan?

The Miami Heat were historically embarrassed in the first round by the Cleveland Cavaliers, and President of Basketball Operations, Pat Riley, let is slip in his end-of-season media availability that they won't be running it back in South Beach next season.Could the Phoenix Suns and new GM Brian Gregory take advantage? If they can, would it be better to make a Kevin Durant, or Bradley Beal trade? Would they be able to get a prospect like Kel'El Ware included, or would involving Miami as a third team in another deal make the most sense?PHNX Suns gets into Riley's comments, more information on the newest member of Phoenix's front office, and Dwyane Wade & Dorrell Wright's comments on what makes a good coach in the NBA, before snake drafting all-time lefty hoopers!Follow the show @PHNX_Suns, @StephenPG3, @ErikRuby & @GeraldBourguet!An ALLCITY Network ProductionSUBSCRIBE to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/phnx_youtubeALL THINGS PHNX: http://linktr.ee/phnxsportsMERCH https://store.allcitynetwork.com/collections/phnx-lockerALLCITY Network, Inc. aka PHNX and PHNX Sports is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the City of PhoenixPHNX Events: Get your tickets to PHNX events and takeovers here: https://gophnx.com/events/ALLCITY — including us here at PHNX — is teaming up with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America for an exciting three-year partnership. To learn more, visit https://www.bbbs.org/allcity/bet365: https://www.bet365.com/olp/open-account?affiliate=365_03330244 Use the code PHNX365 to sign up, deposit $10 and bet $5 to get $150 in bonus bets!Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and physically located in AZ.  If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-NEXT-STEP, text NEXTSTEP to 53342 or visit https://problemgambling.az.gov/Circle K: Join Inner Circle for free by downloading the Circle K app today! Head to https://www.circlek.com/store-locator to find Circle Ks near you! Monarch Money: Use Monarch Money to get control of your overall finances with 50% off your first year at https://www.monarchmoney.com/phnxGametime: Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code PHNX for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Branded Bills: Use code BBPHNX at https://www.brandedbills.com/ for 20% off your first order!All Pro Shade Concepts: Call 623-204-1476 or visit https://allproshadeconcepts.com/ now to schedule your free estimate!When you shop through links in the description, we may earn affiliate commissions. Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #KevinDurant #Durant #KD #DevinBooker #Booker #Book #BradleyBeal #Beal #PhoenixSuns #Phoenix #NBA #basketball #Big3 #hoops #sports #BolBol #GraysonAllen

Dukes and Bell are joined by Hawks CEO Steve Koonin as they talk NBA and Hawks search for president of basketball operations, which he says they are doing it right to find the right fit.

(0:00-10:37) We reflect on the recent interview with Daryl Morey that aired on 975 the Fanatic during the Mike Missanelli show, where Mike posed challenging questions to the 76ers' President of Basketball Operations. (10:37-19:03) Connor expressed skepticism regarding Morey's comments about Paul George, suggesting that George may not have been the ideal fit for the team last season. (19:03-31:14) As minicamp approaches for the Eagles, we explore the various position battles, with Connor particularly focused on the competition at the safety position. (31:14-39:31) Additionally, we share an audio clip of Morey discussing Joel Embiid's offseason surgery, though Connor found Morey's reference to the doctor who treated Kawhi Leonard somewhat concerning. Follow The Station x.com/975TheFanatic instagram.com/975thefanatic/ https://www.facebook.com/975thefanatic/ Follow The Show x.com/975BestShowEver https://x.com/ConnorThomas975 https://x.com/rickybottalico https://x.com/sylvanakell

In this episode of The Big Shot Bob Podcast, hosts Big Shot Bob (Robert Horry), B Dog Brandon Harper, and Rob Jenners discuss the remarkable coaching legacy of Gregg Popovich as he steps down as head coach to become the President of Basketball Operations for the San Antonio Spurs. They dive into the NBA playoffs, breaking down recent games including standout performances and critical moments. The team shares insights on series involving the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets, and more. They also touch on James Harden's playoff struggles, the impact of key injuries, and pivotal coaching decisions. The episode wraps up with awarding the Big Shot of the Week and a fun game called 'Bounced,' reflecting on memorable playoff upsets.   00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:43 Gregg Popovich's Legacy and Retirement 09:43 NBA Playoff Surprises and Analysis 14:52 Celtics' Three-Point Struggles 25:40 Lakers' Playoff Performance and LeBron's Injury 29:01 Luka vs. Giannis: A Hypothetical Trade 32:59 LeBron's Final Season Predictions 33:21 Lakers' Potential with Giannis or Luka 33:43 LeBron's Playing Time Strategy 34:34 Giannis' Fit with the Lakers 36:08 Warriors' Dominance Over the Rockets 36:58 Draymond Green's Controversial Play 37:48 Mad Max Tweets of the Week 39:57 Warriors vs. Timberwolves Matchup 41:32 Draymond Green's Impact on the Series 43:42 James Harden's Game Seven Struggles 45:20 Nuggets' Smart Play Against the Thunder 50:18 Big Shot of the Week: Tammy Conjure's Generosity 52:03 Game Time: Bounced

During the 3pm hour of today's show Chernoff & Heath (in for Chuck) talk about the gap between the Braves and the Dodgers right now, the Falcons getting trolled by A.I. and the Hawks search for a new President of Basketball Operations before being joined by Tom Glavine. Later in the hour Heath brought the audience a College Football Today based on Gunner Stockton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his new role, Virgilio oversees and manages the composition of the roster and player acquisistion, inclusing hiogh school and international players and transfer portal recruiting, as well as player evaluation and retentionVirgilio is also responsible fro all men's basketball operations, overseeing budget, scheduling and on-campus recruiting.SHOW SPONSORED BY SANDHILLS GLOBALOur Sponsors:* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In hour one, Carl Dukes and Abe Gordon share thoughts on the Hawks potentially considering former GM Danny Ferry for new president of basketball operations role

General Manager of Basketball Operations for the Wildcats Danny Mills talks about the roster construction in Perth, how that is shaping up with additions such as Sunday Dech and Lat Mayen, plus how the club moves forward to years without Bryce Cotton.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, host Cory Heitz sits down with Cary Herer, Head Coach at CATS Academy Boston and a driving force behind one of NEPSAC AA's fastest-rising prep basketball programs. Cary brings a unique blend of experience, from playing under John Calipari at UMass to building powerhouse grassroots teams and now leading CATS Academy into the elite NEBL league. In this candid conversation, Cary breaks down what truly sets CATS apart: relentless player development, unmatched college exposure, and a no-nonsense approach to preparing athletes for the next level. He shares how his program guarantees improvement and visibility, but never promises playing time or scholarships-emphasizing competition, accountability, and fit. Families will hear straight talk about the realities of the transfer portal, NIL negotiations, and why the right prep environment matters more than ever. If you're navigating the prep school basketball journey and want honest, actionable advice, this episode is a must-listen.Ready to find the right path for your player? Subscribe and get the facts on prep basketball success.

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Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan & Abe Gordon continue react to the Atlanta Hawks announcing that they will begin the search for a President of Basketball Operations and have hired Sportsology Group, a leading provider of strategic advisory and operational support in the sports industry, to direct the process. The guys also continue to react to the team also announcing that Landry Fields has been relieved of his duties as general manager, and Onsi Saleh has been promoted to general manager of the Atlanta Hawks. Mike, Beau, and Abe also explain why the sole purpose of the new Hawks front office is to figure out if the Hawks can win a championship with Trae Young.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan & Abe Gordon continue to react to the Atlanta Hawks announcing that they will begin the search for a President of Basketball Operations and have hired Sportsology Group, a leading provider of strategic advisory and operational support in the sports industry, to direct the process. The guys also continue to react to the team also announcing that Landry Fields has been relieved of his duties as general manager, and Onsi Saleh has been promoted to general manager of the Atlanta Hawks. Mike, Beau, and Abe also discuss whether or not they think the Hawks can win a championship with Trae Young as their best player, and explain why they think Landry Fields didn't get a fair shake as the Hawks' General Manager.

HR3 - Falcons can get two highly graded pass rushers in first two rounds if they want In hour three Abe, Mike, and Beau spend some time with NFL Network Analyst and former Vice President of Player Evaluation for the New York Giants Marc Ross! Abe, Mike, Beau, and Marc discuss if Marc thinks there's going to be any surprises in the NFL Draft this year, how Marc feels about Marshall Edge rusher Mike Green as an NFL edge rusher, if Marc thinks a great defensive back can have just as much or a greater impact on a defense as a good pass rusher can, which pass rushers will provide good value as second round picks, how Marc feels about Shedeur Sanders as an NFL quarterback, if there's a quarterback that's not being talked about enough that could be a diamond in the rough, if Marc ever let public and fan perception dictate or influence draft picks when he was a player evaluator in the NFL, and how much general managers, player evaluators, and scouts take stats into player evaluations, or if it's just all about what the players put on film. Next, Mike, Beau, and Abe discuss if Marshall edge rusher Mike Green would be a good pick for the Atlanta Falcons at 15 overall, and also talk about whether or not they think James Pearce Jr. may be a good second round gamble for the Falcons if he falls to the Falcons second round pick at 46 overall. The guys also continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves winning their fourth straight game after a five-run eighth inning helps them beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 last night. Mike, Beau, and Abe also continue to react to the news that Spencer Strider strained his right hamstring while playing catch yesterday afternoon at Truist Park, and was placed on the 15-day injured list after informing the Braves he would be unable to make his scheduled start against the Cardinals today. The guys also continue to react to the Atlanta Hawks announcing that they will begin the search for a President of Basketball Operations and have hired Sportsology Group, a leading provider of strategic advisory and operational support in the sports industry, to direct the process. Mike, Beau, and Abe also continue to react to the team also announcing that Landry Fields has been relieved of his duties as general manager, and that Onsi Saleh has been promoted to general manager of the Atlanta Hawks. The guys also discuss whether or not they think the Hawks can win a championship with Trae Young as their best player, and explain why they think Landry Fields didn't get a fair shake as the Hawks' General Manager. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Abe close out hour three by diving into the life of Beau “Squidbilly” Morgan in The Life of Squid!

HR2 - Terry Fontenot keeping his job will be reliant on Falcons making playoffs In hour two Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Abe Gordon discuss if this year's NFL draft is a do or die draft for Atlanta Falcons General Manager Terry Fontenot. Mike, Beau, and Abe also continue to recap and react to the Atlanta Braves winning their fourth straight game after a five-run eighth inning helped them beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 last night. The guys also talk about how the Braves just need to find a way to make the playoffs and be hot and healthy going into the postseason, and then everything else won't matter. Mike, Beau, and Abe also react to the latest news, rumors, and reports in the NFL as they go In The Huddle. The guys also continue to react to the Atlanta Hawks announcing that they will begin the search for a President of Basketball Operations and have hired Sportsology Group, a leading provider of strategic advisory and operational support in the sports industry, to direct the process. The guys also continue to react to the team also announcing that Landry Fields has been relieved of his duties as general manager, and that Onsi Saleh has been promoted to general manager of the Atlanta Hawks. Mike, Abe, and Beau also talk about how Hawks' Owner Tony Ressler needs to allow new GM Onsi Saleh spend money this offseason. Finally, Mike, Beau, and Abe close out hour two by diving into the life of Mike Johnson and getting Mike'd Up!

HR1 - Trae Young proved this year he can be best player on championship team In hour one Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan, and Abe Gordon recap & react to the Atlanta Braves winning their fourth straight game after a five-run eighth inning helped them beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 last night. The guys also react to the news that Spencer Strider strained his right hamstring while playing catch yesterday afternoon at Truist Park, and was placed on the 15-day injured list after informing the Braves he would be unable to make his scheduled start against the Cardinals today. Mike, Beau, and Abe also react to the Atlanta Hawks announcing that they will begin the search for a President of Basketball Operations and have hired Sportsology Group, a leading provider of strategic advisory and operational support in the sports industry, to direct the process. The guys also react to the team also announcing that Landry Fields has been relieved of his duties as general manager, and that Onsi Saleh has been promoted to general manager of the Atlanta Hawks. Mike, Beau, and Abe explain why they think Fields is the Hawks' scapegoat. Mike, Beau, and Abe also let you hear Dallas Mavericks General Manger Nico Harrison talk about how he didn't know the full impact that Luka Dončić had on Mavericks fans, and react to what he had to say. The guys also continue to react to the Atlanta Hawks announcing that they will begin the search for a President of Basketball Operations and have hired Sportsology Group, a leading provider of strategic advisory and operational support in the sports industry, to direct the process. The guys also continue to react to the team also announcing that Landry Fields has been relieved of his duties as general manager, and that Onsi Saleh has been promoted to general manager of the Atlanta Hawks. Mike, Beau, and Abe also explain why the sole purpose of the new Hawks front office is to figure out if the Hawks can win a championship with Trae Young. The guys close out the segment by reacting to the news that UCLA quarterback Joey Aguilar is planning to transfer to Tennessee, and also reacting to the news that Nico Iamaleava's younger brother Madden is planning to join Nico at UCLA.

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan & Abe Gordon react to the Atlanta Hawks announcing that they will begin the search for a President of Basketball Operations and have hired Sportsology Group, a leading provider of strategic advisory and operational support in the sports industry, to direct the process. The guys also react to the team also announcing that Landry Fields has been relieved of his duties as general manager, and Onsi Saleh has been promoted to general manager of the Atlanta Hawks. Mike, Beau, and Abe explain why they think Fields is the Hawks' scapegoat

Mike Johnson, Beau Morgan & Abe Gordon continue to react to the Atlanta Hawks announcing that they will begin the search for a President of Basketball Operations and have hired Sportsology Group, a leading provider of strategic advisory and operational support in the sports industry, to direct the process. The guys also continue to react to the team also announcing that Landry Fields has been relieved of his duties as general manager, and Onsi Saleh has been promoted to general manager of the Atlanta Hawks. Mike, Abe, and Beau also talk about how Hawks' Owner Tony Ressler needs to allow new GM Onsi Saleh spend money this offseason.

Justin and Carter react live from Rocket Arena to discuss the Cavs Game 1 win against the Miami Heat! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yN2y73... Please Note: The opinions expressed by The Chase Down podcast are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions of the Cleveland Cavaliers or its Basketball Operations staff, parent company, or partners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Was VP Joe Dumars the right move for the Pelicans?Big Q, DC, and Lexxah dive into the latest developments in New Orleans Pelicans basketball, including:Hall of Famer Joe Dumars officially hired as EVP of Basketball Operations.Why David Griffin was denied when he wanted to fire Willie Green earlier this season.Willie Green's controversial "soft" comments that lost the Pelicans locker room.Franchise-record 40-point losses: Why is Willie Green still the coach?Plus, your calls and more!Get all the latest news, rumors, and reactions in this can't-miss discussion!

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NBL NOW | Everything NBL Dillon Boucher, President of Basketball Operations for the Breakers, talks about the influx of changes at the club and how they have gone with the local talent approach heading into next season and beyond. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 7, 2025 ~ Dwane Casey, Senior Advisor Basketball Operations for Detroit Pistons talks to Terry Rhadigan and Ken Hayward in for Paul W Smith.

Adam and Tom are joined by the General Manager of Basketball Operations at the Perth Wildcats, Danny Mills, to discuss the upcoming free agency period - including Bryce Cotton's recent announcement.If you'd like to support the show through advertising, contact us at partnerships@pickandroll.com.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff McDaniel is responsible for Basketball Operations at Superior Sports and also a member of the board of directors. Superior Sports is a boutique athlete representation agency. Superior provides a holistic approach to building athletes brands while supporting on-court development. They focus on college athletes and provide NIL Marketing & Collective Negotiation, Professional Contract Negotiation, Endorsement & Sponsorship Marketing, Post-Career Management, Pre-Draft Training, and On-Court Performance Development. Jeff did his undergraduate work at Chapman University in Southern California and has a masters of sports administration from Northwestern.

Hour 4 of March 19, 2025 Jacob Townsend talks with Rob Peterson, a former Director of Basketball Operations at ETSU, who is now working as an agent for Dan Poneman who is representing Quimari Peterson and Karon Boyd in the transfer portal. Then, Jacob is joined by ETSU Baseball coach Joe Pennucci to talk about the Bucs win over Tennessee, as well as getting set for the beginning of SoCon play this weekend against Samford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacob Townsend talks with Rob Peterson, a former Director of Basketball Operations at ETSU, who is now working as an agent for Dan Poneman who is representing Quimari Peterson and Karon Boyd in the transfer portal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin O'Connor and Mark Titus unveil their first-ever March Madness NBA Prospect Draft! Mark says the #1 overall player on both offense and defense in the coming NBA Draft is Cooper Flagg, which has both guys realizing the Duke phenom compares to football's 2-way stud, Travis Hunter. Mark drafts a full 5-man starting lineup of prospects participating in March Madness, including a 6th Man. Kevin then drafts his 5-man starting lineup including the 1st guy off his bench. Some of the names they discuss: Jase Richardson (Michigan State), VJ Edgecombe (Baylor), Kon Knueppel (Duke), Derik Queen (Maryland), Jeremiah Fears (Oklahoma), and more. Plus both guys weigh in on the disappointment of Rutgers not being in The Tournament, which means America misses out on getting to see the brilliant play of both Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper (boo!)And then, 14-year NBA veteran Marcus Morris did NOT hold back in his debut appearance on the KOC Show, going absolutely scorched earth on Daryl Morey -- "I don't trust Daryl Morey!" Marcus explains his disdain for the Philadelphia 76ers' VP of Basketball Operations in this MUST-watch sitdown interview. Plus Marcus takes Kevin behind the scenes of how he found out his brother Markieff was traded with Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Morris also believes the Oklahoma City Thunder could be upset by the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs, and explains why the Cleveland Cavaliers won't get by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. (0:27) - Mark Titus joins(2:08) - Titus' NBA draft prospect locks(33:45) - Ace Bailey & Dylan Harper miss March Madness(37:30) - KOC's NBA draft prospect gambles(1:06:25) - Marcus Morris joins

Mike and Steve discussed the Saints' decision to extend OL Landon Young and lamented Trey Murphy's season-ending torn labrum. The guys interviewed Saints IOL Will Clapp, Saints RB Velus Jones Jr., UNO men's basketball head coach Stacy Hollowell, and Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated. Jones celebrated his "fresh start" with the Saints and explained what he brings to New Orleans. Hollowell praised Master P's impact as President of Basketball Operations at UNO and previewed the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Nagy shared his observations from LSU's Spring Football practice sessions. Steve and Charlie spoke to Saints WR Dante Pettis, who signed a one-year extension with the team.

Mike and Charlie interviewed new Saints RB Velus Jones Jr., UNO men's basketball head coach Stacy Hollowell, and Zack Nagy, an LSU reporter for Sports Illustrated. Jones celebrated his "fresh start with the Saints and explained what he brings to New Orleans. Hollowell praised Master P's impact as President of Basketball Operations at UNO and previewed the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Nagy shared his observations from LSU's Spring Football practice sessions.

UNO men's basketball head coach Stacy Hollowell joined Sports Talk. Hollowell praised Master P for taking over as President of Basketball Operations at UNO. He also previewed the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson recap the best pop culture moments of the week including Master P joining to talk being named University of New Orleans' President of Basketball Operations, Ocho recaps his trip to the Dominican Republic, and more!04:21 - Master P joins the show34:22 - Unc and Ocho give you a peek behind the curtain40:44 - Would you get this tattoo?47:32 - Ocho riding horses in the Dominican Republic(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)#Volume #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

About the Guest:Kevina Lawrence is a respected basketball coach, mentor, and Texas Elite Basketball Operations with over 25 years of experience in the AAU basketball circuit. She has coached for top programs like All Its Swoosh, Team Ichiban, Texas Express, and Texas Elite.Kevina's coaching philosophy extends beyond the court—she teaches life principles through basketball, emphasizing commitment, integrity, and player development. She is widely known for her dedication to advocating for players and helping them secure college opportunities.Episode Summary: How do players REALLY get recruited in AAU basketball? There's so much misinformation out there, and today, we are talking about it! .In this episode of "It's Just Different Podcast," I sit down with Texas Elite Director Kevina Lawrence to break down:- How to pick the RIGHT AAU team for college recruitment.- Why parents & players often misunderstand the recruiting process.- The financial realities of AAU basketball—beyond just team fees.- The impact of NIL & the transfer portal on high school athletes.- Why rankings don't always matter when it comes to college offers.If you're serious about your athlete's basketball journey, you CAN'T afford to miss this episode! Key Takeaways:- AAU Basketball is More Than Just Playing – It's a platform for life skills, exposure, and relationships.- Financial Investments Go Beyond Team Fees – Training, travel, and social media play a major role.- Choosing the RIGHT School Matters More Than Prestige – Fit over rankings!- Recruiting Can Be Misleading – Not every "offer" is real—players must be strategic.- The Transfer Portal is Changing the Game – Players need long-term strategies to succeed.

Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson react to a man being clowned for gifting a woman a Honda Civic. Later, Unc and Ocho are joined by comedy legend Earthquake, the guys react to a viral story about a father being paid by his baby mama and much more!05:35 - Man clowned for gifting Honda Civic to woman16:05 - Earthquake joins the show30:43 - Father gets paid to be a good father34:20 - $30 lunch debate continued40:25 - Master P new Director of Basketball Operations at University of New Orleans43:40 - Q&Ayyy(Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.)#Volume #ClubSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!!Alex Manfredi, Utah Jazz Basketball Operations Generalist Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Being A Grad Assistant And Video Coordinator For Long Beach State University, Making The NCAA Tournament And His Experience With The Utah Jazz So Far!!!(0:00) - Intro(0:13) - Welcoming Alex To Gen Z Hoops(0:42) - Connection To Basketball(3:13) - Long Beach StateUniversity(5:20) - Taking On Different Roles(7:24) - College Recruiting(9:34) - Making The NCAA Tournament(12:06) - Intern to Basketball Operations Generalist With The Jazz(14:40) - Day In The Life Working For The Jazz(18:15) - Keyonte George(19:31) - Biggest Challenges(21:23) - Advice For Those Looking To Break Into Basketball

Steve and Charlie heard from David Griffin, the Pelicans' Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. The guys criticized New Orleans' brutal 12-41 campaign. Former LSU pitcher Ben McDonald, a college baseball analyst for ESPN and the SEC Network, joined Steve and Charlie. McDonald previewed the Bayou Bengals' upcoming 2025 campaign. He evaluated pitchers Anthony Eyanson, Chase Shores, and William Schmidt. McDonald also discussed the Tigers' infield rotation with the addition of 2B Daniel Dickinson.

Mike and Charlie discussed the Saints' decision to hire Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore as the franchise's 19th head coach. The guys interviewed Les East, a Saints reporter for Crescent City Sports, and Mike Hoss, the voice of the Saints. East shared his thoughts on Moore's resume, and Hoss praised Moore's ability to adjust his play-calling to fit the strength of his team. Audacy NFL insider Mark Schlereth, the host of "The Stinkin' Truth" podcast, joined Mike and Charlie. Schlereth recapped Super Bowl LIX, highlighted the Eagles' physical defensive line, slammed Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, and praised Philadelphia general manager Howie Roseman. Mike, Charlie, and Steve played their daily "Triple Option" segment. Steve and Charlie reviewed Moore's resume. Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak shared his thoughts on former Chargers head coach Brandon Staley, the lead candidate for the Saints' defensive coordinator job. Steve and Charlie heard from David Griffin, the Pelicans' Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. The guys criticized New Orleans' brutal 12-41 campaign. Former LSU pitcher Ben McDonald, a college baseball analyst for ESPN and the SEC Network, previewed the Bayou Bengals' upcoming 2025 campaign.

Ben Veshi is the Basketball Operations Director and Head Boys' Post Grad Coach at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia. Before taking on the title of Operations Director, Ben coached the Boys' High School Varsity Basketball team at Hargrave leading the team to four straight VISAA Elite Eight appearances and setting a modern school record for wins (26 wins) in a season in 2016-17.Prior to joining Hargrave, Ben held the position of Assistant Boy's and Girl's Varsity Basketball Coach at Marianapolis Preparatory School, and one year later was the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Catawba College where he had been a four-year letter winner in Men's Basketball. On this episode Mike & Ben delve into the intricate balance he maintains between developing individual player skills and fostering a cohesive team environment. Ben articulates the significance of efficient practice design and effective communication, emphasizing the necessity of a structured approach to coaching that prioritizes both individual growth and team dynamics. Furthermore, he shares insights on the evolving landscape of college basketball recruitment, detailing the proactive strategies employed to ensure that players from Hargrave are well-positioned for opportunities at the collegiate level. Ultimately, this episode encapsulates the profound dedication required in the realm of coaching, underscoring the importance of adaptability and the relentless pursuit of excellence within the sport.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Have a notebook handy as you listen to this episode with Ben Veshi, Basketball Operations Director and Head Boys' Post Grad Coach at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia.Website - https://hargrave.edu/athletics/varsity-basketball/Email - veshib@hargrave.eduTwitter/X - @HargraveHoopsVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish All-Stat+, AND $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish CT+ during their first ever Semi-Annual Sales Event. Shop now and have your team more ready for the upcoming season than ever before.Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In addition to a great product, they also provide basketball coaching content and resources through their blog and playbank, which features over 8,000 free plays and drills from their online coaching community. For access to these plays and more information, visit fastmodelsports.com or follow them...

Join us as we sit down with Billy Thom, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Millbrook School, for an insightful discussion about prep school basketball, college recruitment, and holistic student development. We explore Billy's journey from being a student manager during Davidson's historic Elite Eight run with Steph Curry to building a unique basketball program that emphasizes both athletic excellence and personal growth.

Awesome to welcome legendary Canadian college basketball coach and current Senior Director Sr. Director of Basketball CEBLJoe Raso is Senior Director of Basketball Operations for the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). He leads the league's player procurement program both domestically and internationally, oversees the CEBL Draft, directs team and player compliance issues, supervises officiating, and plays a key role in the CEBL's relationships with FIBA, Canada Basketball, other basketball organizations, and player agents.As a college coach, Raso is the all-time winningest coach in McMaster University history and one of the most successful coaches in Canadian University Sports history, with a record of 389 wins against only 155 losses (a .715 winning percentage) over 18 seasons, including 17 seasons with 20 or more wins. Raso's basketball resume includes four OUA titles, 12 CIS National Championship tournament appearances resulting in four Silver medals, and six OUA Coach of the Year awards. He has produced five All Canadian players and two National Player of the Year winners while leading McMaster.Raso has been a national and international consultant, clinician, committee member, speaker, and basketball analyst for the past 25 years. A former National team assistant coach, he has coached in World Championships and Olympic qualifiers, working with some of Canada's greatest players, including NBA two-time Most Valuable Player and Hall of Fame inductee Steve Nash. He has also served as Head Scout with the Canadian Men's National team and is an advance scout with the NBA's Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, and Denver Nuggets.Raso has been instrumental in developing basketball at the grassroots level in Canada and has served in various roles, including Technical Director with the World International Children's Games, where his Hamilton teams won international Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals. As a high school teacher for 32 years, he coached St. Mary's high school in Hamilton to an OFSAA championship in 1991 and represented Canada at the Albert Schweitzer Tournament in Germany.

View This Week's Show NotesStart Your 7-Day Trial to Mobility CoachJoin Our Free Weekly Newsletter: The AmbushJason has been with Positive Coaching Alliance since 2006 and currently serves as President. He oversees national partnerships, fundraising, and regional operations, working with professional sports leagues and youth organizations. Previously, he held roles such as Chief Development Officer and Executive Director of PCA's Chicago chapter. Jason began his career in sports television production and worked with the New York Knicks' Basketball Operations. He holds degrees from Syracuse University and NYU. Outside PCA, Jason teaches at Northwestern and coaches youth sports.We are huge fans of youth sports but understand there are lots of challenges in youth coaching. We also know that with challenges, come opportunities. Positive Coaching Alliance does a masterful job of training not only coaches, but also parents and athletes to be better, more effective members of the sports system to enable everyone involved to have a positive experience.SPONOSORSThis episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by LMNT, a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. That means lots of salt — with no sugar. Hot LMNT season is upon us! Instead of drinking coffee all day to keep warm, switch to hot LMNT. All the electrolytes you need, in the MOST festive beverage you've ever tasted. Go to DrinkLMNT.com/TRS and check it out!This episode of The Ready State Podcast is brought to you by Momentous, a leading high-performance lifestyle company making the best supplements and sports nutrition products for individuals looking to optimize all parts of their lives. As we age, we try to get Collagen on board every day. We love Momentous Collagen because it is NSF certified so we know that what we are consuming is actually what the label says. Go to livemomentous.com/TRS and use code TRS for 20% OFF your first purchase.

Part 2 of Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Charles Lee and President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson's conversation with Sam Farber! They discuss the future of the franchise, and take guesses on who recorded better stats during their collegiate careers. Plus, LaMelo drops 40 for a 2nd straight night!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte Hornets Head Coach Charles Lee and President of Basketball Operations Jeff Peterson joined Sam Farber in studio for a special in depth interview! They discuss superstars LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, talk about their long friendship and their work together so far in Charlotte.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about the Florida Panthers clinching their first Stanley Cup in franchise history, and Tennessee winning their first College World Series in progrum history, and how both championship games lived up to the hype. Joining the progrum to recap the hockey season as a whole, and if the Panthers have the potential to have a dynastic type run is 13 year NHL veteran, 3x All-Star, and ESPN NHL analyst, PK Subban (12:40-32:12). Next, former Head Coach of the Butler Bulldogs and Boston Celtics and now Celtics President of Basketball Operations, Brad Stevens joins the show to chat about crafting a championship team, the parade, how being in the front office differs from coaching, and much more in an incredible conversation (1:11:41-1:42:58). Later, the voice of baseball on ESPN, ESPN employee since 1993, Karl Ravech joins the show to chat about why the College World Series is so special, if he thinks the changes made to MLB are making the game more palatable to younger fans, and more (1:44:09-2:04:18). Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices