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Coach Chris Acker shares his journey from growing up in Compton, California to becoming the Head Coach at Long Beach State. He was a member of the Chaminade team that knocked off Villanova in the 2003 EA Sports Maui Invitational. Chris played professionally in Portugal and Greece before returning to the US to play in the Continental Basketball Association. After finishing up his playing career, he embarked on his coaching career. He was on staff at Citrus College then led West Los Angeles to great success. Coach Eran Ganot hired Chris to his coaching staff at Hawaii. Following two seasons on staff at Hawaii, then Boise State he joined Coach Brian Dutcher's coaching staff at San Diego State in 2019. Coach Acker immediately helped elevate San Diego State, the Aztecs started the season 26-0 and finished the season going 30-2 including 17-1 in league play prior to the NCAA Tournament being cancelled due to COVID. The Aztecs went 134-34 (69-16 in conference) during Coach Acker's time on staff. They won two regular season Mountain West Conference (MWC) championships, three MWC tournament championships, four NCAA Tournaments, a National Championship appearance, then a Sweet Sixteen last season. Coach Acker was hired as the Head Coach at Long Beach State on April 2, 2024. **Sponsored by FastModel** Be sure to check out FastModelSports.com and use the promo code "BOXSCORE" for 15% off your purchase. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyondtheboxscore/support

This podcast episode is free. If you'd like to receive more content like this and access to all of The Finder's content and participate in the comments, become a paid subscriber. The NBA 82-game regular season is just around the corner. Balls are bouncing. Lineups are forming. Ideas are flowing. Friend of The Finder Nate Jones, an NBA agent and entrepreneur, joins the pod to propose a wild way to juice fan interest in the NBA regular season: Gamify it.If the owners aren't willing to shorten the season from 82 games, there might be an alternative way to raise the stakes and make games matter more. Pulling from his affinity for professional wrestling and Monopoly, Jones introduces The Gauntlet, a points-based system that incentivizes teams to play more and play harder throughout the season. Instead of the standings being decided by win-loss record, Jones argues for a points-based system that awards bonus points for wins in (but not limited to) the following circumstances:* Second-night of a back-to-back* In-Season Tournament* On the road, especially deep in a road trip.* National TVThe goal is to transform the NBA from an Inventory Sport into an Event Sport without putting players more at risk for injury. We also look at interesting comps to the Continental Basketball Association 7-point system from the 80s and the FedEx Cup on the PGA Tour.OK, Finders:What do we like? What do we not like? Let's hear it.If you'd like to watch the episode, it's up on YouTube. (Sorry for my blurry video. We're still recovering from Hurricane Helene here in NC). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.tomthefinder.com/subscribe

Today on The Neil Haley show, Neil Haley and Coach Hall interview Sam Clancy. Sam Clancy (born May 29, 1958) is a former defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played for the Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns, and Indianapolis Colts. He also played for the Pittsburgh Maulers and the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL). Prior to his professional football career, he was a standout college basketball player for the University of Pittsburgh and member of the Gold Medal winning 1979 U.S. Pan American Games Mens Basketball team;[1] he played a season in the Continental Basketball Association for the Billings Volcanos in 1981–82, averaging 11.5 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.[2] He did not play football in college.[3] He has been an assistant coach for the Barcelona Dragons of NFL Europe, as well as the New Orleans Saints and Oakland Raiders.

Diving into a new endeavor always presents challenges & difficulties. When you try a new sport for the first time, you're bound to not catch the ball, miss your target, or not get the time you were pushing for. But, that doesn't mean you give up and stop trying. If it's something you care about, then the positives and the negatives will be worth it. All of this also applies to being an entrepreneur. And Darnell Jones can speak to the perspectives of being an athlete & a business owner. Today's episode focuses on how to take experiences from your past and apply them to what you're currently working on. Before founding two businesses, Darnell played professional basketball on the West Coast. Although he wasn't keen on having his sports career end, Darnell always believed that he had a bigger purpose than just being an athlete. Once he got the opportunity to build his companies, he never looked back. Even if athletics aren't your forte, Darnell shared some amazing insights into creating a business from the ground up. DURING THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: Discover the core principles of determination, discipline, and resilience that Darnell carried from the basketball court to entrepreneurship Learn how to deal with rejection and maintain unwavering focus during adversity Tips on how to successfully promote your products What's needed to build your business if you don't have a blueprint The ways your past can influence your future Why it's important to incorporate a philanthropic aspect to your business  About Darnell Jones: Darnell Jones is an entrepreneur & investor, athlete and sales professional. As an athlete, Darnell was a team captain and academic all-conference basketball player at Mesa State College. After college, he pursued a lifelong dream of playing professional basketball for the Utah Eagles of the former Continental Basketball Association. He founded his first company in May 2012, TUKZ Undergarments LLC. This entrepreneurial venture exposed him to several cross-functional disciplines within sales & marketing, operations and manufacturing.  In November of 2013, he became CEO and Founder of his next business venture, POWERHANDZ Inc., an athletic training sporting goods provider of performance enhancing multi-sport training products. He developed these products based on training techniques used throughout his basketball career and as a skills trainer for several elite athletes over the last five years. POWERHANDZ products are used by youth and professional athletes in more than 58 countries, including professional organizations such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, WNBA, WBO and PGA. In addition to his role as CEO with POWERHANDZ Inc., Darnell serves on the Board of Directors for the Power To Give Foundation, which launched in July of 2014. Its mission is to build legacies of service that increase a commitment in athletic excellence.   Don't miss out on the resources mentioned in this episode by checking out the show notes at blacktobusiness.com/164   Thank you so much for listening! Please support us by simply rating and reviewing our podcast! RSVP TO BLACK MEN WHO LEAD DC → https://www.blackmenwholead.com/  Got a question? We'd love to answer it in an upcoming Q&A. Simply record your quick question → https://blacktobusiness.com/QA    Connect with us on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/blacktobusiness/    Don't miss an update! Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://blacktobusiness.com/mailinglist

Join Taryell Simmons in a compelling conversation with Darnell Jones. Darnell, a former academic all-conference basketball player, founded the groundbreaking TUKZ Undergarments and later, the global sensation, POWERHANDZ Inc. Learn about the training techniques from Darnell's athletic journey that inspired these products. Moreover, discover how his company impacts athletes in over 58 countries, including professional organizations such as the NBA, NFL, and more. Beyond his corporate achievements, Darnell emphasizes the importance of community through the Power To Give Foundation. Stay connected with Darnell via his Instagram, LinkedIn, and explore more on POWERHANDZ website. Don't miss this inspiring episode about sports, innovation, and impactful entrepreneurship! 

I had the privilege of interviewing Clippers television play-by-play broadcaster Brian Sieman! Sieman grew up in Des Moines, Iowa, falling in love with basketball from an early age. He attended the University of Kansas, which he credits with helping him to truly understand the sportscasting industry and exposing him to what professional journalism looks like. To get to his goal of doing play-by-play in the NBA, Sieman made his way up the ladder, including gigs with the Continental Basketball Association and WNBA. He got his opportunity in the NBA on radio with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Then, his career led him to the Los Angeles Clippers where he eventually transitioned from radio to television play-by-play. In our interview, we discuss his NBA broadcasting debut, the differences of radio versus television, how he prepares for and works to improve with each game, the development of the Clippers organization, and more! I would like to give a huge thanks to Brian for joining my podcast and all the insight he shared! Please follow for more interviews on Tyler's Takes!

[We round out our last week of summer vacation with a re-release of this listener-favorite episode from June 2019 - enjoy!] Author and former SPORT magazine writer David Levine (Life on the Rim: A Year in the Continental Basketball Association) joins the ‘cast to give us our first taste of the quirky minor league basketball circuit that began as a Pennsylvania-based regional outfit in 1946 (predating the NBA's formation by two months), and meandered through a myriad of death-defying iterations until whimpering into oblivion in 2009. Often billed throughout its curious history as the "World's Oldest Professional Basketball League," the colorful Continental Basketball Association rocketed into the national sports consciousness during the 1980s –  when expansion into non-traditional locales (e.g., Anchorage, AK; Casper, WY; Great Falls, MT; Atlantic City, NJ); innovative rule changes (e.g., sudden-death overtime, no foul-outs, a seven-point game scoring system); and headline-grabbing fan promotions (e.g., “1 Million Dollar Supershot," "Ton-of-Money Free Throw," "CBA Sportscaster Contest") – garnered its first national TV coverage, and even grudging respect from the staid, top-tier NBA. Levine recounts his time chronicling the 1988-89 season of the CBA's Albany (NY) Patroons, and the real-world stories of the realities of playing, coaching (including a young and hungry George Karl), traveling, and endlessly hoping in a league that sometimes rewarded its members with opportunities at the next level of pro basketball – but more often, did not. + + + BUY/READ EARLY & OFTEN: "Life On the Rim: A Year in the Continental Basketball Association" (1990)   FIND & FOLLOW: Website: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill Instagram (+ Threads): https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable

Pamela Wheeler is an accomplished leader with nearly three decades of experience improving diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) outcomes for employees, clients, partners and communities. She works with leaders across NFP, building from the solid DEIB foundation in place, to move the organization forward with deliberate action, measurable results and continuous refinement. Prior to NFP, Wheeler consulted with National Football League Operations on their DEIB efforts. Prior to that, she led the Women's National Basketball Players Association, where she accelerated DEIB in a number of areas for the players. She also served as director of Business Development for the Continental Basketball Association, and general counsel and marketing manager for Bob Woolf Associates/Arnold Communications. Wheeler is also a lecturer in Columbia University's MS Sports Management program, serves on the board of the U.S. Center for SafeSport, is a former member of the foundation board of the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, and is a member of the trustee emeritus board of the Women's Sports Foundation. She earned a BA from Dartmouth College and a JD from Boston University.

Growing up one block from the campus, Jay Frye knew all about DePauw sports. He prepared as a standout three-sport athlete at Greencastle High School. He was named to the All-Western Indiana Conference basketball, baseball and football teams in 1968,as well as all sectional, regional and semi-state teams in basketball, and all state in football and baseball. At DePauw he won three varsity letters in basketball and four in baseball. In addition to being named Most Competitive Player twice by DePauw and once by the Indiana Collegiate Conference, Frye earned all-conference honors while also being named the shortest starting guard (5'7”) in the nation both junior and senior years. In baseball he was a three-time all-conference player and was named to the first team at second base his junior and senior years. In 1972 he was named to Outstanding College Athletes of America, leading the ICC in batting average, slugging percentage, stolen bases and RBIs. He majored in zoology at DePauw and went on to a post-graduate degree in physical therapy from Ohio State in 1974. He took up golf and became a scratch player, competing at the top levels in amateur events around the country, and serving on the Board of Directors of the Indiana Golf Association. With a private practice in physical therapy and sports medicine in Fort Wayne, Ind., Frye worked with high school, college and professional athletes. He was a physical therapist with the United States Ski Team at the World Ski Championships in 1998. Frye is an entrepreneur with business interests ranging from assisted living centers to Krispy Kreme Donut franchises and he has been owner of the Fort Wayne Fury professional basketball team in the Continental Basketball Association since 1991. He also served as director of the CBA Executive Committee, was the head of the NBA-CBA Relations Committee, and was interim commissioner in 1996. Recently moved to Sarasota, Fla, Frye and his wife, Cheryl, have three children. He estimates he has recruited well over 100 students to his alma mater. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ktna/message

Keith Smart enjoyed the experience of playground basketball and the greatest collegiate spotlight of all…the NCAA Tournament. Keith hit one of the biggest shots of all helping Indiana capture the 1987 National Championship. But it was events on and off the court that have helped him see God's Championship Game Plan. You'll be challenged to Power Up for Christ as you follow his journey.    Bio: He is perhaps best remembered for hitting the game-winning shot in the 1987 NCAA championship game that gave the Indiana Hoosiers a 74–73 victory over the Syracuse.  After two seasons at Indiana, Smart was signed by the San Antonio Spurs. He also played in the World Basketball League and later in the Continental Basketball Association with the Rapid City Thrillers (1995–96) and Fort Wayne Fury (1996–97).[6] He also played two seasons in France, and one in Venezuela. In 2002, Smart finished the season as interim coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. In 2003, he became an assistant with the Golden State Warriors. In 2010, Smart took over for Golden State Warriors head coach Don Nelson before the start of the 2010-11 training camp. He later joined the Sacramento Kings as an assistant coach in November 2011. On September 17, 2014, the Miami Heat announced they had hired Smart as an assistant coach. On May 12, 2021, Smart was announced as Assistant Coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks under Head Coach Eric Musselman. On January 15, 2022, Smart served one game as the Arkansas interim coach while Musselman was out with shoulder surgery. Smart led the unranked Razorbacks to a thrilling 65-58 victory over No. 12 LSU in Baton Rouge. Smart and his wife Carol have two children.  His son Jared played football at the University of Hawaii.    Links/Books/Resources: The Heart of an Athlete 30-Day Devotional PDF: https://file.ac/UvlI0UtgjKE/ Join Power Up Family here on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/powerupsports/ Sports Ministry Certificate Program through Our Daily Bread University @ odbu.org/sports   MB019F8ESWDSEVP  

Jerry Schemmel is the voice of baseball's Colorado Rockies. As a renowned play by play radio announcer for the MLB, Jerry is warming up for a new season that will see him travel all over the USA. Travelling was part of his role when he was working for the Continental Basketball Association back in July 1989 when he got on United Airlines Flight 232 to Chicago… But the plane never arrived, in fact it crashed killing over 100 people. Jerry tells Caroline Barker his remarkable story of survival, loss and heroism. After escaping the plane, Jerry returned to the wreckage to rescue an 11-month-old baby, but could do nothing to help his best friend Jay Ramsdell, who he had been traveling with. Shaunagh Brown recently hung up her boots having been part of the hugely successful England rugby team. Now retired she tells us she's never been so busy! Not only is she coaching in the Cayman Islands but offering her views on the England men's team, previewing the Women's 6 Nations and why now is the right time for the creation of a Women's Lions team. Shaunagh also has a great story of resilience, and overcoming harsh environments. She grew up as a mixed-race child from a single-parent family in Peckham in South London and rugby was not a sport she even considered. She only started playing professionally after representing England in athletics at the Commonwealth Games When Marie-Claude Molnar headed out on her bike one sunny morning in 2005, she had no idea her life would change forever. She was hit by a lorry doing over 100 km per hour and was lucky to be alive, her goal of representing Canada on the international stage over. Marie-Claude not only recovered, but realised her dream by winning a medal at the Paracycling in London 2012. What followed that was a glittering career which only ended recently, and only after multiple world titles. Now Marie-Claude is turning her energy to another of her passions. The environment. She tells us about her new career, and why everyone should think about getting on their bike!! Photo: An engine and debris sit in a corn field after United Airlines Flight 232 crashed and broke into pieces July 19, 1989, while attempting to make an emergency landing at the Sioux City Gateway Airport. Of the 296 people on board, 111 were killed in the crash leaving 185 survivors. The flight was going from Denver to Chicago. Credit: Bettmann/Getty Images

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 629, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: The Times They Are A-Changin' 1: Ian Astbury of The Cult joined Robbie Krieger and Ray Manzarek for the retooling of this band "of the 21st Century". The Doors. 2: In 2004 Veritas software's marketing dept. made news when it banned this type of communication on Fridays. e-mail. 3: Beepcard Inc. is developing a talking 1 of these, slightly thicker than normal, that asks for your password. a credit card. 4: Alison Bartlett, who plays Gina, a kindly vet on this PBS show, got overexposed with Steve Buscemi on "The Sopranos". Sesame Street. 5: As the "M" word indicate, TMS uses these to stimulate the brain and treat neuropsychiatric conditions in a non-intrusive way. magnets. Round 2. Category: Sean Connery Films 1: He was a London publisher who loved a Russian girl in "The Russia House" and a Russian sub captain in this. The Hunt for Red October. 2: Connery caught the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for this 1987 film. The Untouchables. 3: In this 1992 film, Connery finds and loses a cancer cure in a rainforest. Medicine Man. 4: As Danny to Michael Caine's Peachy, Connery was this title character in a 1975 John Huston film. The Man Who Would Be King. 5: Although he's Scottish, the luck of the Irish got Connery cast in this 1959 Disney film about the wee folk. Darby O'Gill and the Little People. Round 3. Category: That's So "Continental" 1: It met for the first time in at Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia on September 5, 1774. Continental Congress. 2: Its main hub cities are Newark, Cleveland and Houston. Continental Airlines. 3: Abbreviated CBA, it includes teams called the Yakima Sun Kings and the Gary Steelheads. the Continental Basketball Association. 4: The theory of the slow tectonic movement of plates across the Earth. continental drift. 5: To cartographers, it's known as CONUS. the Continental United States. Round 4. Category: You Hit Me In The Face! 1: In a battle between this talk show host's nose and a chair, he got a "20/20" view of his nose being broken. Geraldo Rivera. 2: Beverly Hills cop Paul Kramer got a real slap in the face when she said no thanks, dahling, to a 1989 ticket. Zsa Zsa Gabor. 3: "She's my sister (slap); my daughter (slap)"; forget it, Jake, it's this 1974 film. Chinatown. 4: Love-struck in "Moonstruck", she struck Nicolas Cage to get him to "Snap out of it!". Cher. 5: In a 1994 boxing match, Danny Bonaduce bloodied this "Puppy Love" singer's nose and won a decision. Donny Osmond. Round 5. Category: Astrology 1: The only sign of the zodiac that isn't represented by a living thing. Libra. 2: Venus rules this 7th sign of the zodiac, but don't let that unbalance you. Libra. 3: Perhaps appropriately, this quick-tempered sign is symbolized by an animal that stings it prey. Scorpio. 4: This sign is represented by a maiden carrying a sheaf of wheat. Virgo. 5: 2 of the 3 most important positions in any natal chart. the sun, the moon, and your rising sign. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

He spent 23 years working for the Harlem Globetrotters, leading the team's Communications Department. During that time, he arranged two visits to the Vatican and accompanied the Globetrotters players to meet Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis. Previously he had served as VP of Communications for the Continental Basketball Association, working as the league's main spokesperson and liaison to the NBA and USA Basketball. His international experience also included work on the US Olympic Committee press information team at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and serving as assistant venue press manager for the 2013 World Baseball Classic. As a student-athlete he played football, baseball, and ran track & field in high school, still holding the school record for 400-meter hurdles and being inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2018. This past March he was named the Director of Communications for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. He is also a professional sports photographer and prior to his new role shot Georgia Tech football and men's and women's basketball.

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 570, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: "Sick" 1: It's junior's longing for mommy and daddy his 1st time away at summer camp. homesick. 2: Beanie's friend Cecil was this type of sea serpent. seasick. 3: Tool a loyal communist would use to cut wheat. sickle. 4: Thoroughly fatigued and bored, or a Fats Domino hit of 1958. "Sick And Tired". 5: Compartment in ship used as dispensary and hospital. sick bay. Round 2. Category: "Cut" Once 1: Dining utensils. Cutlery. 2: Someone known for telling jokes or playing pranks. Cut-Up. 3: A flat, boneless piece of veal, for example. Cutlet. 4: A murderer, or an aggressively dangerous person. Cutthroat. 5: A small, lightly armed patrol boat. Cutter. Round 3. Category: That's So "Continental" 1: It met for the first time in at Carpenter's Hall in Philadelphia on September 5, 1774. Continental Congress. 2: Its main hub cities are Newark, Cleveland and Houston. Continental Airlines. 3: Abbreviated CBA, it includes teams called the Yakima Sun Kings and the Gary Steelheads. the Continental Basketball Association. 4: The theory of the slow tectonic movement of plates across the Earth. continental drift. 5: To cartographers, it's known as CONUS. the Continental United States. Round 4. Category: Military Wives 1: Her married life began in military housing in San Antonio in 1916; 37 years and 22 moves brought her to the White House. Mamie Eisenhower. 2: This widow of a slain Israeli general and prime minister now speaks out on the need for Middle East peace. Leah Rabin. 3: In 1998 activist Doris Mozley testified on pensions before the House committee on these "Affairs". Veterans Affairs. 4: A few weeks before their 1864 wedding, his fiancee Elizabeth called him her "old fellow with the golden curls". (George Armstrong) Custer. 5: That's the former Beatrice Ayer, gazing up at this husband of hers. General George Patton. Round 5. Category: Grimm Fairy Tales 1: His fee the first time was a necklace, the second, a ring, the third, the firstborn child. Rumpelstiltskin. 2: In the story "The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids" the kids were these animals. goats. 3: She pushed the witch who lived in the edible abode into the oven. Gretel. 4: Her punishment for letting a prince into the tower was a haircut and a one-way ticket to the desert. Rapunzel. 5: When the king's daughter dropped her golden ball down the well, this animal retrieved it. the frog. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

Former professional basketball coach and player George Karl joins Ron Barr to discuss his life, career, and recent induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. After playing for the San Antonio Spurs for five years, Karl started his coaching career as an assistant for the Spurs before becoming a head coach in the Continental Basketball Association in 1981. Three years later, he became one of the youngest NBA head coaches in history when he took over the Cleveland Cavaliers at age 33. By the end of his coaching career in 2016, Karl had coached nine different teams in three different leagues (CBA, NBA, Liga ACB), was named Coach of the Year three times, and won one championship in the FIBA Saporta Cup. He is one of nine coaches in NBA history to have won 1,000 NBA game and while he never won an NBA championship, Karl made the postseason 22 times with five different teams, including a trip to the 1996 NBA Finals with the Seattle SuperSonics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Too big, too strong, too fast, too good.” That was Stacey Kings' exuberant response to some of the moves Derrick Rose made while a member of the Chicago Bulls. And in part two with the Bulls enormously popular TV analyst, King admits Rose made his career because they both started at the same time (2008) and didn't know if he would be the excitable broadcaster he is today. And make know mistakes about it, King is very excitable and a magnet to viewers who glom on to his more than 100 catch phrases such as sriracha when a Bulls player hits a big shot or Phi slama' jama' when there's a thunderous dunk.King, a member of the Bulls first three-peat also discusses his years as a head coach in the Continental Basketball Association and the pride he takes in being a father to four boys.“Tell me a story I don't know” is proudly sponsored by Rahl Jewelers on Barrington road in Hoffman Estates where you come in as customer and leave as a friend. (Rahljewelers.com), And by Dynamic Manufacturing where there's nothing they can't do! (dynamicmanufacturinginc.com). “Tell me a story I don't know” is also sponsored by the Paulina Market, top purveyors of the finest meats and so much more. (Paulinamarket.com). And by the Vienna Beef Company, makers of the Chicago hotdog since 1893.(viennabeef.com).Hear full episodes and make sure to follow us and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and wherever you get your podcasts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Too big, too strong, too fast, too good.” That was Stacey Kings' exuberant response to some of the moves Derrick Rose made while a member of the Chicago Bulls. And in part two with the Bulls enormously popular TV analyst, King admits Rose made his career because they both started at the same time (2008) and didn't know if he would be the excitable broadcaster he is today. And make know mistakes about it, King is very excitable and a magnet to viewers who glom on to his more than 100 catch phrases such as sriracha when a Bulls player hits a big shot or Phi slama' jama' when there's a thunderous dunk.King, a member of the Bulls first three-peat also discusses his years as a head coach in the Continental Basketball Association and the pride he takes in being a father to four boys.“Tell me a story I don't know” is proudly sponsored by Rahl Jewelers on Barrington road in Hoffman Estates where you come in as customer and leave as a friend. (Rahljewelers.com), And by Dynamic Manufacturing where there's nothing they can't do! (dynamicmanufacturinginc.com). “Tell me a story I don't know” is also sponsored by the Paulina Market, top purveyors of the finest meats and so much more. (Paulinamarket.com). And by the Vienna Beef Company, makers of the Chicago hotdog since 1893.(viennabeef.com).Hear full episodes and make sure to follow us and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and wherever you get your podcasts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There have been some unique sports analysts over time. John Madden, Al McGuire, John McEnroe, Walt Frazier, etc. But few have offered the enthusiasm and catch phrases like Chicago Bulls TV analyst Stacey King. “Gimme the hot sauce” and “sriracha” come to mind along with “Too big, too strong, too fast, too good” to describe the exploits of Derrick Rose.King was the Bulls' 6th pick in the first round in the 1989 draft. He was part of three Bulls championship teams. He also played in the 1988 NCAA championship game as part of a very good Oklahoma team that lost to Kansas. He even coached the Rockford Lightening of the then Continental Basketball Association to the title game.But since 2006 King has carved a career as one of the most enjoyable analysts incorporating as many as 100 catch phrases. And he has plenty of stories in a two part series filled with laughs.Tell me a story I don't know” is proudly sponsored by Rahl Jewelers on Barrington road in Hoffman Estates where you come in as customer and leave as a friend. (Rahljewelers.com), And by Dynamic Manufacturing where there's nothing they can't do! (dynamicmanufacturinginc.com). “Tell me a story I don't know” is also sponsored by the Paulina Market, top purveyors of the finest meats and so much more. (Paulinamarket.com). And by the Vienna Beef Company, makers of the Chicago hotdog since 1893.(viennabeef.com).Hear full episodes and make sure to follow us and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and wherever you get your podcasts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There have been some unique sports analysts over time. John Madden, Al McGuire, John McEnroe, Walt Frazier, etc. But few have offered the enthusiasm and catch phrases like Chicago Bulls TV analyst Stacey King. “Gimme the hot sauce” and “sriracha” come to mind along with “Too big, too strong, too fast, too good” to describe the exploits of Derrick Rose.King was the Bulls' 6th pick in the first round in the 1989 draft. He was part of three Bulls championship teams. He also played in the 1988 NCAA championship game as part of a very good Oklahoma team that lost to Kansas. He even coached the Rockford Lightening of the then Continental Basketball Association to the title game.But since 2006 King has carved a career as one of the most enjoyable analysts incorporating as many as 100 catch phrases. And he has plenty of stories in a two part series filled with laughs.Tell me a story I don't know” is proudly sponsored by Rahl Jewelers on Barrington road in Hoffman Estates where you come in as customer and leave as a friend. (Rahljewelers.com), And by Dynamic Manufacturing where there's nothing they can't do! (dynamicmanufacturinginc.com). “Tell me a story I don't know” is also sponsored by the Paulina Market, top purveyors of the finest meats and so much more. (Paulinamarket.com). And by the Vienna Beef Company, makers of the Chicago hotdog since 1893.(viennabeef.com).Hear full episodes and make sure to follow us and subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google and wherever you get your podcasts. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jamie Dixon joins the podcast today to talk to the guys about his basketball journey from playing for TCU to coming back to coach at TCU. Jamie was a great guest and you don't want to miss his story.    Jamie is the head coach of the TCU Horned Frogs men's basketball team, where he played college basketball. He previously served as the head coach of the University of Pittsburgh men's basketball team from 2003 through 2016.   Dixon was named Big East Coach of the Year in 2004, Naismith College Coach of the Year in 2009, Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year in 2010, and the Sporting News National Coach of the Year award in 2011. Dixon played college basketball at Texas Christian University, was selected by the Washington Bullets in the 1987 NBA draft, and played professionally with the Continental Basketball Association's Lacrosse Catbirds and for Hawke's Bay Hawks of the New Zealand National Basketball League.

The biggest stars of Substack join forces as internationally renowned NBA scribe Kelly Dwyer joins Andy to talk about all of the really important stuff you want to hear them discuss. They talk 80s baseball, Andy's trip to St. Louis as a small boy, Premier League Darts, the Mandrell sisters, the most egregious snubs from the NBA's top 76* list, Continental Basketball Association legend Mauro Panaggio, Battle of the Network Stars, what really got Mike Shildt fired in St. Louis, great Liev Schreiber movies, Pat Riley and Willie Geist autographed books and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/desipio/message

Today we are happy to speak to Don Welsh, the President and CEO of Destinations International!  Don is an energetic leader who has had a fantastic career! He is joining us to share his experiences, offer advice to everyone in the industry, and give us hope for the challenges we will be facing in the future!  We hope you enjoy our fabulous conversation with Don today! Don Welsh's bio A seasoned tourism executive with over 35 years of experience in the industry, Don Welsh serves as the President and CEO of Destinations International. Since joining the association in March 2016, Welsh has implemented a strategic realignment for the association through a renewed commitment to focus on member needs to deliver the resources members have determined to be essential to the success of their organizations.  Before joining Destinations International, Don served as the President and CEO of Choose Chicago. Welsh also held the CEO position at the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association and the Seattle Convention & Visitors Bureau. Before joining the destination marketing industry, Don served as senior vice president for Westin Hotels at its corporate headquarters. He has also held senior leadership positions in sales and marketing for Westin Hotels and Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, and the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino in Las Vegas. Don Welsh's journey into our industry Don was hired by United Airlines when he was in high school. He kept on working there, part-time, through college. He worked for United after college until he moved to Seattle to be part of an airline startup.  Don was hired by Westin Hotels and Resorts, eventually becoming their Director and Vice President of Marketing and Partnership Programs. He left Westin and worked for The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company for the next four years. Although Don loved traveling the world, he still accepted an offer to return to Westin Hotels and Resorts. He later took an offer to join MGM in Las Vegas.  Don also ran the Continental Basketball Association for the basketball player Isaiah Thomas, and after that, worked for Roger Helms, from Helms Briscoe, for several years.  He later returned to Seattle to get involved in the Convention and Visitors Bureau for the next five years. He spent two-and-a-half years in Indianapolis before being asked to go to Chicago to form a new organization. That was where he learned about the value of meetings.  After five years, Don got recruited to help take Destinations International to a new level. He has been with Destinations International for almost six years. Good leaders Good leaders understand the importance of human connection, and great leaders help people rise. Don has found that the best leaders are comfortable with their hearts and soul. They are humble, genuine, true, and authentic individuals.  Instability There was a lot of instability with the Destinations International organization when Don arrived in 2016. It took a lot of time and effort to make it financially and legally healthy and implement their core member benefits. Ironically, they got it all together in 2019, just before the pandemic hit. The COVID pandemic Destinations International did 64 webinars between the 15th of March and the end of 2020. They also grew their membership. Don feels proud of how the organization responded to the pandemic with webinars, zoom meetings, and virtual summits. He does not think that those things will change much for the next couple of years. Silver linings When business fell away during the pandemic, Don saw a fantastic response from destinations around the world. They adapted to their local marketplaces by supporting local restaurants and take-outs and even working with city services in local governments to ensure that there was one constant repository of information on behalf of that destination.  Businesses coming back Over the last six months, Don has been seeing businesses coming back, even though many teams still have significantly less staff.  Radical changes There is a global shortage of workers in many different service industries right now. Most hotels and restaurants, particularly those in North America, are struggling to find enough staff. That is forcing radical changes to what people have become accustomed to, particularly in full-service hotels.  Equity, diversity, and inclusion Don is proud of the work that the destinations across the world have been doing in terms of equity, diversity, and inclusion. There is a paradigm shift in terms of the diversity of the staff in convention bureaus. A pledge At DI, more than 350 CEOs signed a pledge to adhere to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion. As an industry, DI will ensure that young people will be trained adequately and made aware of what the organization does. Should meetings take place? Rather than recognizing organizations that are planning virtual, hybrid, or in-person meetings right now, the media has been focusing on meetings that were canceled. Don is grateful for the people who have been going to meetings without allowing the media to influence them. Great strides are currently being made around safety, security, and health measures for the attendees at meetings. Data The data shows that it is safe to travel and attend meetings again, provided that safety protocols are in place. Safety  Don has seen some great collaborations between the health departments of the various destinations and the meeting organizers to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and health of the visitors. He thinks that those measures will continue to stay in place. The destination is the expert Don believes that the destination is the expert in their marketplace. They exist to be a one-stop source of resources and information for all event planners. There are trusted tourism experts in every destination who will provide event organizers with all the information they need for free. Don Welsh's advice for people considering starting a business: Have a solid plan and be committed to your goals. Stay passionate about what you want to achieve - even on the tough days. Flexible work schedules Flexible work schedules can work in the future for Destination members. Being an association, however, Don's team has decided to go into the office for a minimum of two days each month. They go in with a schedule and cover the work to be done, discuss business plans and projects, and have lunch together. At least 50 to 70% of the team will be together for four or five days a month throughout the year. They use Zoom or Teams when they cannot be together in person. A new type of thinking about work Don thinks that many associations will need to start connecting via a combination of in-person and online for younger employees and the health of their organizations. Connect with Eric On LinkedIn On Facebook On Instagram On Website Connect with Don On LinkedIn    

The Continental Basketball Association, or the CBA, was the primary development league for the NBA prior to the formation of the G-League. It originally started as a rival to the NBA before settling as America's secondary league. Eventually, because of some bad decisions by Isaiah Thomas, the league folded. CREDITS Rick Loayza: Head researcher, writer, and voice Jacob Loayza: Editor, producer, and publisher MUSIC "Horizons" by Roa SPORTS HISTORY NETWORK sportshistorynetwork.com sportshistorynetwork.com/podcasts/basketball-history-101/ FACEBOOK m.facebook.com/Basketball-History-101-103801581493027/ BUSINESS CONTACT bballhistory101@gmail.com

Ron Anderson was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers, in the second round of the 1984 NBA draft. Although he played the normal four years in college, and immediately started playing in the league, Anderson arrived there at age 26. He would spend ten seasons (1984–1994) playing with the Cavaliers, Indiana Pacers, Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets, and Washington Bullets (he split 1993–94 between these two teams, appearing for the Continental Basketball Association's Rochester Renegade in between). Having had his best years with the Sixers. Playing alongside Charles Barkley, he scored in double figures four of the five seasons he spent in Philadelphia, with the best output of 16.2 in 1988–89. Anderson finished his NBA career with totals of 7,056 points (10.6 average), 2312 rebounds (3.5), and 952 assists (1.4). He played at a top-level until the age of 41, successively representing Montpellier Basket (1994–95, 1997–99), Maccabi Tel Aviv (1995–96), Le Mans SB (1996–97), and Angers BC 49 in the French and Israeli professional leagues. He also played with the Atlantic City Seagulls during 1995–96. He was the top scorer in France's Pro A top division in 1995. Injury and a failed knee operation while playing for Maccabi slowed him down subsequently. (WIKIPEDIA info) CONNECT with GREG

Olympic: - Men's National Team Basketball - Simone Biles Mental Health NFL: - Aaron Rodgers - Will Watson be traded before the season? NBA: - Draft and trades… Christopher Childs' Bio: Childs played his high school basketball at Foothill High School (Bakersfield, CA) and starred at Boise State University in the late 1980s. Childs was the Big Sky Conference Player of the Year in 1989. Despite his collegiate success, Childs went undrafted in the 1989 NBA Draft and began his professional career in the Continental Basketball Association. He played for three different teams in his first three seasons in the league but eventually found a home with the Quad City Thunder. With the Thunder, Childs won a league title and the Continental Basketball Association MVP award in 1994 after averaging 17.9 points and 7.6 assists.[1] According to Quad City Thunder owner Anne Potter DeLong's obituary on QCOnline, Childs struggled with alcoholism during his time in the Continental Basketball Association. Childs went to DeLong for help at which point she called former NBA player George Gervin who facilitated Childs' admittance to a rehab facility in Houston, Texas. The clinic was run by retired NBA player John Lucas II.[2] NBA career Childs' success in the minor leagues proved to be his ticket to the NBA, as he signed with the New Jersey Nets prior to the start of the 1994–95 NBA season. He spent his first two seasons with the Nets, and averaged an NBA career-high 12.8 points in 1995-96. However, Childs was perhaps best remembered for his five-year (1996–2001) tenure with the New York Knicks, who relied on his tight defense and streaky three-point shooting ability during their perennial runs to the NBA Playoffs. It was during this time that Childs helped lead the New York Knicks to the NBA Eastern Conference championship in 1999. He led the team in assists (6.1 per game) as a starter during the 1996-97 season, and was a valuable contributor off the bench during his next four years with the team. A visible figure in the New York media, he also represented the Knicks on the 1998-99 NBA All-Interview Team and won the New York Press Photographers Association's 2000 "Good Guy Award"[3] for his involvement with several charities and youth basketball programs. On April 2, 2000 he had a fight with Kobe Bryant in the late 3rd quarter. The Fight has been deemed to show the toughness of The Knicks during that era. At 4 inches shorter than Bryant, Childs punched him from the chin into his throat. Childs was ejected from the game. The Knicks did not win the game. In February 2001, Childs was traded to the Toronto Raptors for Mark Jackson and Muggsy Bogues, with whom he played for one-and-a-half seasons before rejoining the Nets in 2002. He retired after the 2002-03 season. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/arguingbrothers/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/arguingbrothers/support

Founded as the "Eastern Pennsylvania Basketball League" for its first season in post-war 1946 - and later (1970-78) known as the Eastern Basketball Association before eventually morphing into the NBA's semi-official minor-league Continental Basketball Association - the Eastern Professional Basketball League was the probably greatest pro hoops circuit you've never heard of. The EPBL was a fast-paced and physical affair, often played in tiny, smoke-filled gyms across the northeast and featuring standout players who found themselves "boxed out" of the NBA for a variety of reasons - unspoken quotas on Black players (like Hal “King” Lear, Julius McCoy, & Wally Choice), collegiate point-shaving scandals (e.g., Sherman White, Jack Molinas, Bill Spivey), or simply the harsh math of a 1950s/60s NBA that counted less than 100 roster slots total across its 8-10 franchises. Syl Sobel and Jay Rosenstein ("Boxed Out of the NBA: Remembering the Eastern Professional Basketball League") join the show to delve into the fascinating story of a league that, for over 30 years, was the next-best professional league in the world after the NBA. And featured a bevy of eventual basketball luminaries - like Syracuse University coach Jim Boeheim, former Temple University coach John Chaney, former Detroit Pistons player & coach Ray Scott, former NBA coach & TV analyst Hubie Brown, and former NBA player & coach Bob Weiss - who went on to make their marks upon the modern game.   If you remember teams like the Scranton Milers, Wilkes-Barre Barons, Sunbury Mercuries or Allentown Jets - this is the episode for you! Support the show by trying one month of BlueChew for FREE (just pay $5 shipping) with promo code GOODSEATS at checkout!

Dave Magley - President of The Basketball League David John Magley is a retired American basketball player and coach. He is currently the president of The Basketball League after serving as commissioner of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBLC). Prior to becoming an NBLC executive, Magley was head coach of Bradenton Christian School in Bradenton, Florida, for 11 years and then led the Brampton A's for two seasons. He played basketball at South Bend LaSalle High School. Following his senior year, Magley was named Indiana Mr. Basketball, beating Randy Wittman and Ted Kitchel for the award, and was selected to the Academic All-State and Parade All American teams. Dave was drafted with the fifth pick in the second round of the 1982 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. In his one NBA season, Dave appeared in fourteen games, recording a total of twelve points and ten rebounds. Magley also spent several years in the Continental Basketball Association for the Wyoming Wildcatters, Albany Patroons and Tampa Bay Thrillers.Follow Coach Mags:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-magley-71a07216/ Twitter: @CoachMagleyIG: @coach_mags Out now on all podcast platforms! #podcast #podcasts #beyondthebuckets #show #radio #basketball #coach #life #beyond #lifestyle #coaching #entrepreneur #business #ceo #apple #spotify #chrismcswain #lifecoach #mentalperformance #YouTube http://ow.ly/3kdI30qOSc6  #Applehttp://ow.ly/cAeV30qOSc8  #Spotify http://ow.ly/7EIe30qOSc9 

Steve Javie officiated NBA games for 25 seasons from 1986-2011. But prior to his NBA career, he called games in the old Continental Basketball Association (the CBA). One of his frequent stops was Albany, NY where he worked games that featured future Hall of Fame coach Phil Jackson. In this memorable story from the early 1980's, Steve recalls the time that Phil objected a bit too strenuously, stepped over the line, and paid the price.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

191: Jerry Schemmel: Plane crash survivor, broadcaster, cyclist, and author talks about how he survived the crash of United Airlines Flight 232, established a long career as a play-by-play broadcaster for professional basketball, as well as became an author.    Jerry Schemmel   Guest Jerry Schemmel describes what it was like before the United Airlines 232 crash occurred. “We had such a crazy circumstance because we had a lot of time before we hit. Most of these major airline disasters something happens, immediately there is chaos and then there is a crash. But ours strung out for 45 minutes and the reason for that was they were trying an emergency landing in Sioux City. Everytime they were heading for the airport the plane sort of veered off to the right. They would have to come back and line up again. We did that five times and that is why it took us so long.” On this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, we talk with Jerry Schemmel who discusses what was going through his mind when the plane was in the process of crashing. “In those 45 minutes I thought about everything Mark. I thought about a myriad of things. I thought about my life to that point. I was 29-years old. I thought, well, if I am not going to survive, I led a pretty good life. I had a great marriage. My wife and I had been married for four years and didn’t have kids yet. I had a great marriage. I had a great little career. So, if I am going to go, it may not be a bad time to go. Then I thought, I can’t think that way. My thought was, if you are dead, you are not going to do anything. But if you are not, and this crash happens, don’t panic.”    What You Will Learn: Jerry Schemmel talks about surviving a plane crash that killed 112 people. “United Airlines Flight 232 happened in 1989 and I was working back then, Mark, for the Continental Basketball Association, which is the NBA’s minor league system. The office was based in Denver back then. It was a flight that was originating in Denver. We were bound for Chicago. We got about halfway there over Northwest Iowa when we had an explosion aboard this plane. The plane was a jumbo jet, a DC-10, 296 people were aboard, completely full. The first thing that I thought was a bomb had gone off. Honestly,  I thought that a terrorist had planted a bomb.” What were factors that contributed to United Airlines 232 crashing? “I found out the plane had blown an engine, the number two engine in the DC-10. It severed the entire hydraulics system, which left the engine completely gone. Basically, it blew out the back of the engine compartment. The cockpit crew tried to get us to Sioux City. The cockpit crew had so little control of the plane. A normal DC-10 landing is about 120 miles-per-hour when you touch the ground. They could slow the plane down. So, we hit at 252 miles-per-hour, which by itself is a disaster.” Jerry Schemmel describes the point of impact as the airplane collided with the ground. “We hit the ground. We flipped over. The plane broke into all kinds of pieces, big and small. After we flipped over we slid another 4000 feet. So, over a mile from start to finish We ended up in a cornfield next to the airport in Sioux City and the result was that 112 people died as you said, 184 of us survived. But 112 died. I was one of the lucky ones. Everyone around me in the crash died.” Why does Jerry Schemmel believe that his life was spared when on the plane weren’t? “I think the best explanation is that my chair didn’t give. I stayed in my seat. My seat belt stayed intact. My chair stayed intact. Most of the people around me either got thrown out of their seat or were actually thrown in their seat. Their seat had dislodged and they were thrown in it. That was in my area. United Airlines came out years later and said that most of the people died because of smoke inhalation, which I think could have certainly happened in other parts of the plane. But the piece that I was in, that wasn’t the case.” Did Jerry ever struggle with survivor’s guilt? “Survivor’s guilt is real. I was worried it was going to happen to me and I didn't believe that. I thought, what are people talking about? I’m the luckiest guy in the world. I survived in the middle of a group of people who died in this plane crash, 112 people lost their lives. I should be the luckiest guy in the world. But after a couple of weeks or a month, I looked in the mirror and I couldn’t see that guy.”    Saving a Baby How did Jerry Schemmel go about saving a baby after the plane had crashed? “I heard a baby crying inside the wreckage and the next thing I remember, I’m back inside the plane. I didn’t think about it. I didn’t turn around and look, weigh the odds or anything. It just sort of happened. The next thing I remember I’m on all fours on top of the crying and I pulled a little baby, an 11-month-old girl out of the overhead compartment of the plane, because we were upside down, so she was below me. As soon as I grabbed her, she stopped crying.”   Crash Reunions  During this episode of Finding Your Summit Podcast, Jerry Schemmel also talks about reunions that occurred with United Airlines 232 crash victims. “We had reunions. We had one about six months after the crash. We had another after a year. I think Sioux City, Iowa had a two-year. United Airlines kind of helped us get together a little bit, and then the one-year anniversary after the crash, the city of Sioux City brought everybody together back that wanted to come. So, we had those reunions. Then we were meeting after that a little bit more, Mark, and then the numbers kind of dissipated a little bit. We kind of stopped meeting altogether, which was great. We didn’t need to do that anymore.”   Links to Additional Resources: Mark Pattison: markpattisonnfl.com Emilia’s Everest - The Lhotse Challenge: https://www.markpattisonnfl.com/philanthropy/ Jerry Schemmel’s website: jerryschemmel.com Jerry Schemmel’s email address: jschemmel6@gmail.com

Frank Ross is in his seventh season with the Washington Wizards and his third as Vice President of College Personnel. He spent his first two seasons with the team as Director of Player Personnel. Ross served six seasons as Director of East Coast Scouting for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Prior to joining the Thunder organization, Ross served as a scout with the Charlotte Bobcats from 2003-07, evaluating college and minor league player talent.Ross joined the Bobcats after two seasons as the lead assistant coach with the University at Albany (NY). Prior to joining the collegiate coaching ranks, Ross was a five-year veteran of the Arlington County Police Department in Northern Virginia. A fifth-round draft choice (108th pick) by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1987 NBA Draft, Ross also participated in free agent camp for the Washington Bullets prior to the 1988 NBA season and played professionally in the Continental Basketball Association with the Sioux Falls Skyforce and in Germany with TTL Bamberg. Ross attended American University in Washington D.C., where he was a two-time All-Colonial Athletic Association selection and continues to rank in the top-10 in 12 statistical categories, including fourth all-time in career scoring with 1,921 points. Ross was inducted into American University’s Hall of Fame in 2007. We recently launched the Hoop Heads Mentorship Program. We believe that having a mentor is the best way to maximize your potential and become a transformational coach. By matching you up with one of our experienced mentors you’ll develop a one on one relationship that will help your coaching, your team, your program, and your mindset. The Hoop Heads Mentorship Program delivers mentoring services to basketball coaches at all levels through our team of experienced Head Coaches. Find out more at hoopheadspod.com or shoot me an email directly mike@hoopheadspod.com Our roster of shows is growing so don’t forget to check out all our other podcasts on the Hoop Heads Pod Network including https://thrive-with-trevor-huff.captivate.fm/listen (Thrive with Trevor Huffman), https://beyond-the-ball.captivate.fm/listen (Beyond the Ball), https://coachmayscom.captivate.fm/listen (The CoachMays.com Podcast), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/players-court/id1528381758 (Player’s Court), https://bleachers-boards.captivate.fm (Bleachers & Boards) and our team focused NBA Podcasts: https://cavalier-central.captivate.fm/listen (Cavalier Central), https://grizz-n-grind.captivate.fm (Grizz n Grind), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/knuck-if-you-buck/id1528874607 (Knuck if you Buck), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-305-culture/id1532785121 (The 305 Culture), https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blazing-the-path/id1536055102 (Blazing the Path), https://anchor.fm/hashtaglakerpodcast (#Lakers), & https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motor-city-hoops/id1542163027 (Motor City Hoops.) Spanning the Spurs, The LA Hoops Report & X’s & O’s NBA Breakdown are coming soon! We’re looking for more NBA podcasters interested in hosting their own show centered on a particular team. Email us info@hoopheadspod.com if you’re interested in learning more and bringing your talent to our network. Get ready to take some notes as you listen to this episode with Frank Ross, Vice President of College Personnel for the Washington Wizards. Website - https://www.nba.com/wizards/ (https://www.nba.com/wizards/) Email – franklinross@me.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/WashWizards (@WashWizards)   Support this podcast

The Continental Basketball Association started in 1946, the same year as the NBA, and brought basketball to small town USA all throughout the country. Introducing brand new rules, league standings systems and providing a springboard for hundreds of players to make it to the NBA. American basketball history cannot be told without mentioning the CBA so sit back and educate yourself on the longest running basketball league in U.S. history not named the NBA. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sports-history-101/support

Host Brian Swane is joined by guest Jason Sasser to discuss March Madness, the Continental Basketball Association, the Vancouver Grizzlies, and much more.

This episode of Lessons from Leaders is brought to you by Smart Meetings, the go-to source of information for meeting and event professionals. For more information on Smart Meetings, please go to https://www.smartmeetings.comOur guest on this episode is Don Welsh, the President and CEO of Destinations International, the world's largest and most reliable resource for destination organizations.A seasoned tourism executive with more than 40 years of experience in the industry, Don joined Destinations International in March 2016. Since then he and his team have implemented a strategic realignment of the association with a renewed commitment to focus on delivering the resources members need in order to be successful. Prior to joining Destinations International, Don served as the President and CEO of Choose Chicago, and also held the CEO position at the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association and the Seattle CVB. Prior to joining the destination organization industry, Don served as senior VP for Westin Hotels at its corporate headquarters, and has also held senior leadership positions in sales and marketing for Westin Hotels and Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company and the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino in Las Vegas.In this fascinating interview, Don shares his candid thoughts and lessons learned during his nomadic career journey - an impressive run which includes United Airlines, hotels, destination organizations and the Continental Basketball Association. He also shares his views on the importance of DMOs as we fight to overcome the crushing impact the current Coronavirus pandemic has had on so many people and organizations in the industry.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-welsh-76520b1a8/Website: https://destinationsinternational.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/destintlTwitter: https://twitter.com/destintl

David Magley is currently the President of The Basketball League. The TBL is dedicated to delivering a world class professional basketball experience for their players, the community, their fans, and their business partners. Magley is a former NBA player and coach. Prior to becoming the President of the TBL he served as the commissioner of the National Basketball League of Canada. Prior to becoming an NBLC executive, Magley was the head coach at Bradenton Christian School in Bradenton, Florida, for 11 years and then led the Brampton A's in the NBLC for two seasons. He played basketball at South Bend LaSalle High School. Following his senior year, Magley was named Indiana Mr. Basketball, beating Randy Wittman and Ted Kitchehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Kitchel (l) for the award, and was selected to the Academic All-State and Parade Magazine All-American teams. David played his college basketball at Kansas where he was an Academic All-American. David was drafted with the fifth pick in the second round of the 1982 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. In his one NBA season, Dave appeared in fourteen games, recording a total of twelve points and ten rebounds. Magley also spent several years in the Continental Basketball Association for the Wyoming Wildcatters, Albany Patroons and Tampa Bay Thrillers. Don’t miss our Hoop Heads Pod Webinar Series with some of the top minds in the game across all levels, from grassroots to the NBA. If you’re focused on improving your coaching and your team, we’ve got you covered! Visit https://hoopheadspod.com/webinars/ (hoopheadspod.com/webinars) to get registered. Make sure you check out our new Hoop Heads Pod Network of shows including https://thrive-with-trevor-huff.captivate.fm/ (Thrive with Trevor Huffman) , https://beyond-the-ball.captivate.fm/ (Beyond the Ball), https://coachmayscom.captivate.fm (The CoachMays.com Podcast) and https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cavalier-central/id1523787302 (Cavaliers Central) with Justin Matcham, our first podcast dedicated to covering the ins and outs of an NBA team. We’re looking for more NBA podcasters interested in hosting their own show centered on a particular team. Reach out to me at mike@hoopheadspod.com if you’re interested in learning more and bringing your talent to our network. Get ready to listen, learn and be entertained by David Magley, President of The Basketball League. Website - https://thebasketballleague.net/ (https://thebasketballleague.net/) Email – David@thebasketballleague.net Twitter - https://twitter.com/CoachMagley/ (@CoachMagley) https://twitter.com/tblproleague/ (@TBLproleague) Support this podcast

Capitaine des Bad Boys, Isiah Thomas n'a jamais quitté vraiment quitté le monde du basket, même une fois sa retraite de joueur NBA active. C'est même le contraire puisque l'ancien joueur des Pistons a connu une carrière post NBA riche en expérience. Depuis 1995, Isiah Thomas a successivement été GM aux Toronto Raptors lors de leur création, propriétaire de la Continental Basketball Association, coach aux Pacers d'Indiana suite à leur premiere finale NBA, GM et coach chez les New York Knicks de James Dolan entraîneur en NCAA à Florida International et président du New York Liberty en WNBA. Différentes expériences, différentes issues et pourtant Isiah Thomas conserve une mauvaise image auprès du public. La Chronique de Motor City d'aujourd'hui aura donc pour mission de réparer cette injustice. A cause de certains résultats, il fait le dire, plutôt mauvais, une idée reçue s'est rependue autour de l'ancien joueur des Detroit Pistons, un a-priori qui empêche finalement d'entrer dans le détail. Si on demande à un suiveur NBA de juger le travail d'Isiah Thomas comme dirigeant/coach, vous n'entendez que des critiques. Et pourtant... Dans ce podcast, nous reviendrons donc dans le détail sur TOUT le parcours d'Isiah Thomas hors des parquets. Vous verrez que son parcours est plus nuancé qu'il n'y parait. Par exemple, sans Isiah Thomas, Toronto aurait peut-être subit un destin à la Vancouver... Et sans lui, peut-être que Jermaine O’Neal ne serait jamais devenu un All Star. Ce ne sont que quelques exemples de réussite mais des exemples jamais évoqués, contrairement aux expériences qui font beaucoup plus de bruit, particulièrement chez les Knicks. Il faudra aborder cet épisode avec l'esprit ouvert, en essayant de voir un peu plus loin, d'accepter de regarder chaque expérience dans le détail pour voir les circonstances atténuantes quand elles existent. Et si possible, essayer de réhabiliter le parcours de Thomas post carrière qui a beaucoup souffert de décisions hors basket. Pour aller plus loin : - La baston Nuggets/Knicks, Youtube - Isiah Thomas, un génie insécurisant, Knicks Book - The parting of Isiah Thomas and the Toronto Raptors, CBC - Too Zeke to Fail: A Brief History of Isiah Thomas’s Crashes and Burns, Grantland "Les Chroniques de Motor City", c'est votre podcast dédié à l'Histoire et à la Culture des Detroit Pistons. Ensemble, nous voyageons dans le temps pour découvrir ou re-découvrir les moments qui ont compté dans la vie de la Franchise. Podcast humblement piloté par @PistonsFR

With the entirety of pro sports in unprecedented lock-down mode, we offer some respite with a rewind back to the curiously borderline major league Continental Basketball Association (1946-2009), and one of its most successful franchises – the original Albany Patroons (1982-92). Video production firm owner/sports doc filmmaker/Cap City native Brendan Casey (“The Minor League Mecca”) helps us trace the story arc of a team that spent ten memorable seasons punching above its weight both on and off the hardwood. On the court, the Patroons won two CBA titles (1984, 1988), five Eastern Division crowns and complied a league-smashing 50-6 regular season record (28-0 in home games) in its penultimate season – becoming a launching pad for eventual NBA coaching standouts like Phil Jackson, George Karl and Bill Musselman.  And a weigh station for notable big-league players past and future such as: Scott Brooks, Tod Murphy, Tony Campbell, Sidney Lowe, Mario Elie, Vincent Askew, and Michael Ray Richardson. In the stands, the Pats routinely squeezed sellout crowds into the city’s 1890s-era Washington Avenue Armory – a reliably intimidating environment where Albany’s rabid fans found themselves intimately part of the action.  The team’s quick success at the gate became the aspirational force for the construction of a new region-defining 15,000-seat Knickerbocker Arena (today’s Times Union Center) in 1990 – only to see attendances dwindle and the franchise eventually drown against a backdrop of rising costs and CBA expansion.

Former Arena League and Continental Basketball Association commissioner joined Jody to discuss the biggest key to making leagues like the XFL work, how the rule changes differentiate themselves from the NFL, how the NBA All Star game is mirroring the same model that he used with the CBA, if the NFL could adopt the kickoff rules from the XFL and if the XFL has shown any flaws so far.

Ohio State lost, but was no stereotype. Key Players: Louisville Men's Basketball, Reno Bighorns, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, North Central Football, Continental Basketball Association, Casey DeSmith, "1917", West Florida Football, Ohio State Football, "Frozen 2", Pittsburgh Pirates, James Madison Football, "Saving Private Ryan", Kyle Rudolph, North Dakota State Football, New Orleans Saints, CBA, Minnesota Vikings

After extraordinary listener response to our Episode #118 with David Levine a few months back, we bounce-pass our way back to the endlessly intriguing Continental Basketball Association for this week’s conversation – this time with a focus on the league’s travails during the 1990s, courtesy of the Fort Wayne (IN) Fury and its former radio voice/media relations director Rob Brown. More than forty years since the relocation of the NBA’s seminal Pistons from the Summit City to Detroit (and a decade before the arrival of the current-day G-League Mad Ants), the Fury held court at the city’s Allen County War Memorial Coliseum from 1991 until the league’s first demise in 2001 – winning the CBA’s regular season title in 1998, after narrowly losing the league championship finals two seasons earlier. Brown recounts some of his standout memories from his time with the Fury, including: Playing second fiddle to the Komets, Fort Wayne’s minor league hockey juggernaut; The harrowing 50-foot fall of team mascot “Sabre” from the Coliseum’s ceiling during a 1996 playoff game; Indiana Hoosier legend Keith Smart’s final year of playing and first year of pro coaching – both with the Fury; The short-lived playing career of Percy Miller – better known as rap superstar Master P; AND Why today’s Fort Wayne Mad Ants owe a debt of gratitude to both the Fury and the CBA. PLUS:  The real origin of New York Knicks/ESPN broadcaster Mike Breen’s signature three-point call! Enjoy a FREE MONTH of The Great Courses Plus streaming video service – including the new series “Fundamentals of Photography” – created in conjunction with National Geographic!

High school star, Kansas University standout and 12-year NBA veteran, Paul Mokeski. Milwaukee Bucks’ cult hero, Paul Mokeski, discusses his life in basketball. As a youngster – whilst not always comfortable in his surroundings – Paul found his calling in basketball. A burgeoning star at Encino’s Crespi Carmelite High School, he was recruited by countless colleges – some went to extremes to land his signature. However, Paul’s family (his father played college basketball) offered strong guidance and he ultimately decided to attend Kansas University. There, he challenged himself and began to thrive; on-and-off the court. He made new friends and would also meet his future wife. Mokeski was selected by the Houston Rockets in the 1979 NBA Draft. As a rookie, he was a back-up to MVP-era Moses Malone. Paul discusses the impact that Moses had on his career and shares some fantastic stories about Malone along the way. In October, 1980, the Rockets traded Paul to Detroit. Whilst the Pistons struggled, Paul enjoyed a good season, averaging better than seven points and five rebounds in only 23 minutes per game. After 119 games with the Pistons – and just 15 minutes before the (1982) trade deadline – Detroit moved Mokeski to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Paul tells the unique story of how the trade unfolded. The 1982 Cleveland Cavaliers were in disarray. In one season, the team cycled through four coaches and finished with a 15-67 record. The Cavaliers – a disastrous 3-21 at the time – waived Mokeski in December of 1982. On Christmas Eve, Paul signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the Milwaukee Bucks. In mid-January of 1983, he signed a contract for the rest of the season. At the time, Milwaukee were back-to-back Central Division champions and would go on to win the division an incredible six-straight years. Paul was a key member of the Bucks and played six-full seasons with arguably the best team to not make an NBA Finals during the 1980s. In September of 1989, Paul signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Though his second tenure in Ohio was short-lived – he was released after the 1990 season – Paul was part of a team on the rise; one that would soon challenge for the Eastern Conference title. Prior to the 1991 season, Paul took part in the San Antonio Spurs’ training camp, before missing out on a roster spot. In mid-January of 1991, Mokeski was proactive and reached out to his former coach, Don Nelson, who was leading the Golden State Warriors. Paul shares the unique story of how he would earn a place on the roster for the rest of that year. This happened to be the second – and last – season of the iconic trio, Run TMC: Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond and Chris Mullin. Following the 1991 season, Paul and his family briefly ventured overseas, before he returned to the USA and took the role of player / coach with the Quad City Thunder of the Continental Basketball Association. What followed – and has continued for more than 25 years – is a coaching and scouting career that is as varied as it is interesting. This is one of my favourite conversations yet. A big thanks to great friend of the show, Jim McIlvaine, who mentioned my podcast to Paul and helped us connect. Links discussed (include): * Paul’s Bucks versus (rookie) Michael Jordan's Bulls * Paul Mokeski – career highlights * Paul Mokeski – a nifty performance versus the Bulls (1989)   People mentioned in this episode, include: Julius Erving, Larry Bird, Jack Sikma, Marques Johnson, Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Magic Johnson, Bill Laimbeer & Reggie Theus.   Editor's note: sign-up for my monthly newsletter - receive exclusive details on upcoming podcast episodes and future, high-profile guests to appear on the show. I appreciate all feedback, FB Page 'Likes' and iTunes ratings / reviews. Follow: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Spotify | Stitcher | Newsletter Feedback: e-mail (audio welcome) | Voicemail

Eric Musselman, Life Long Learning Guest: Eric Musselman, University of Arkansas Basketball Men’s Head Coach Eric musselman’s remarkable career in basketball is not just lengthy—at more than 30 years—and varied, but it is on-going and meaningful. His visit to The Basketball Podcast covers a lot of ground. Currently, he is the head coach of the men’s team at the University of Arkansas. Upon hiring Musselman in April 2019, Arkansas  Director of Athletics Hunter Yurachek said, “Eric Musselman is a coach that has had experience at every level of basketball from the NCAA to the NBA ... He was practically born into the game and his passion for basketball is unmistakable.” Musselman jumped to the Razorbacks after returning the University of Nevada into a perennial NCAA Tournament team during his four-year stay, with a 110-34 record and .764 winning percentage. Previously at the college level, he had been as an assistant coach with Arizona State and an associate coach with LSU.  Coach Musselman was born in Ashland, Ohio, and went to the University of San Diego, and played in two NCAA tourneys with the Toreros. But coaching was in his future, since his father, Bill, had coached in the NBA, NCAA, ABA, WBA, and CBA. Eric’s first head coaching job was at age 23, working with the Continental Basketball Association’s Rapid City Thrillers. He also coached in the United States Basketball League and in the National Basketball Association’s developmental league. In the NBA, he had assistant coaching gigs with the Minnesota Timberwolves (1990-91), Orlando Magic (1998-2000), Atlanta Hawks (2000-02), and Memphis Grizzlies (2004-06), and was the head coach of the Golden State Warriors (2002-04) and Sacramento Kings (2006-07). Internationally, Musselman has coached the national teams of the Dominican Republic (2010-11) and Venezuela (2011-13), and worked with the American and Chinese squads at the Adidas Global Experience (2009, 2010).   Breakdown 2:00 - His Notebook 3:00 - Started a Blog and reading Articles on Coaching Profession  5:00 - Experienced in the NBA that helped him in Collegiate Basketball find Success 7:30 - How They Build Their Program 9:40 - Their Recruiting Process and Program 13:00 - His Relation to Transfer Concept 16:40 - Things that changed of proving himself and to be better as a coach 20:00 - Stop Enjoying Winning 22:30 - Energy of his players 24:00 - Expectations 26:00 - Matchup Oriented on Offense 28:20 - Live Ball Turnover 30:00 - Defining Roles to his Players 32:30 - Having Simple Plays and New Plays to his System 35:00 - Knowing the idea of why he does Simple Plays 38:30 - Offensive Script 40:20 - Assistant Coach Calling Plays to the Players 42:00 - Being an Assistant Coach 45:00 - How he practices his plays 48:30 - Things he learned from his readings  51:00 - We need to evolve  53:00 - Conclusion   Eric Musselman’s Bio Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Musselman  Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricPMusselman     Basketball Immersion Website: http://basketballimmersion.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion Facebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersion

In 1995 the NBL was arguably the most successful period in Australian basketball history, the NBL was at it's peak and with the North Melbourne Giants reigning NBL champions they recruited Chris Jent, who had won an NBA championship with the Houston Rockets only a few months earlier to replace an injury Paul Maley and formed a dynamic duo with Darryl McDonald. The team was unable to repeat as champions, losing the deciding third game of the NBL Grand Final to the Perth Wildcats 108-88. Jent averaged 25.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.9 steals per game and was named all NBL first team in the process. Chris Jent was one of the greatest "one and done" players in NBL history and he joins the podcast to talk about his time in australia as well as his time playing for Ohio University, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Italy, Spain and Greece. Get 20% off custom designed uniforms with promo code HOOPLA20 from CA Sports Get 5% off NBA tickets with promo code HOOPLA5 from US Sports Tickets Sign up for Ian Stacker's All-Star Shooting Program Topics discussed on the podcast include; Chris Jent elaborates on his coaching role with the Atlanta Hawks (2:00) How he was recruited to Ohio State University, playing with Jimmy Jackson and facing Michigan's Fab Five (9:00) The early 90's Continental Basketball Association and what that was like (13:00) Going undrafted then being signed by the Houston Rockets and playing alongside Hakeem Olajuwon (15:00) Coaching Atlanta's young stars Trey Young and John Collins and what he hopes to develop in them next season (16:00) Winning the NBA championship with the Houston Rockets (18:00) His 1995 season with the North Melbourne Giants (29:00) His relationship with former coach Brett Brown now both are in the NBA coaching ranks (35:00) His struggles with the Australian culture (38:00) Returning to the NBA as a coach (41:00) Working with LeBron James as his shooting coach and what Chris helped him change with his shot (46:00) The biggest hurdle he overcame as both a player and a coach in the NBA (49:00) The toll of minutes and travel in the NBA (52:00) All of this and a whole lot more... Listen to our previous interviews with the biggest stars in Australian Basketball, head to Aussiehoopla.com. Check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Brad Newley Current NBL Stars - Kevin Lisch, AJ Ogilvy, Damian Martin, Daniel Kickert, Thomas Abercrombie, Jason Cadee, Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Mitch McCarron, Cam Gliddon Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Phil Smyth, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole NBA Stars Past & Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Mike Mitchell, Darnell Mee, Isaac Burton, Shawn Redhage, Willie Farley, Al Green, Corey "Homicide" Williams, Andre Moore, Steve Woodberry, Mike Mitchell, Dusty Rychart And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chuck Harmison, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and email at info@aussiehoopla.com

Author and former SPORT magazine writer David Levine (Life on the Rim: A Year in the Continental Basketball Association) joins the ‘cast to give us our first taste of the quirky minor league basketball circuit that began as a Pennsylvania-based regional outfit in 1946 (predating the NBA’s formation by two months), and meandered through a myriad of death-defying iterations until whimpering into oblivion in 2009. Often billed throughout its curious history as the "World's Oldest Professional Basketball League," the colorful Continental Basketball Association rocketed into the national sports consciousness during the 1980s –  when expansion into non-traditional locales (e.g., Anchorage, AK; Casper, WY; Great Falls, MT; Atlantic City, NJ); innovative rule changes (e.g., sudden-death overtime, no foul-outs, a seven-point game scoring system); and headline-grabbing fan promotions (e.g., “1 Million Dollar Supershot," "Ton-of-Money Free Throw," "CBA Sportscaster Contest") – garnered its first national TV coverage, and even grudging respect from the staid, top-tier NBA. Levine recounts his time chronicling the 1988-89 season of the CBA’s Albany (NY) Patroons, and the real-world stories of the realities of playing, coaching (including a young and hungry George Karl), traveling, and endlessly hoping in a league that sometimes rewarded its members with opportunities at the next level of pro basketball – but more often, did not. Welcome to our NEW sponsor this week: The Great Courses Plus – who invites our listeners to enjoy a FREE MONTH of their amazing streaming video service, including the just-released “Play Ball! The Rise of Baseball as America’s Pastime,” created in conjunction with the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum!

Resumen de la jornada 29 de la acb y de algunos partidos adelantados de la 30, durante el programa Oscar Villares nos traera una historia de un jugador que decir que era duro...es quedarse corto y matias barmat nos contara cosas de la Continental Basketball Association, la CBAamericana. Resumiremos la euroliga en que ya tenemos los 4 componentes de la F4 y tendremos vintage, misterioso y una sorpresita en forma de mensaje al final del programa....os lo vais a perder????

NCAA Championship finalist, NBA / CBA veteran and broadcaster, Michael Holton. High School: Pasadena, California Michael was a great player in high school. As a senior (1979), he averaged 27 points per game. He discusses his fondest memories of playing high school basketball. Fifteen years later – when Michael entered the coaching ranks – he’d reunite with his high school coach, George Terzian. Michael also talks about his decision to sign with the UCLA Bruins. College: University of California, Los Angeles | Years: 1979-80 – 1982-83 Michael was a starter as a freshman and was named the Bruins’ outstanding first-year player. He recalls his initial fear of perhaps not being good enough to succeed on the next level – that fear was quickly allayed. After winning only eight of the first 14 games, the Bruins caught fire at the perfect time; steamrolling through the 1980 NCAA Tournament, all the way to the Championship Game versus the Louisville Cardinals. For perspective, here’s the list of teams that UCLA defeated and some of the big-time players Michael encountered: Old Dominion (Mark West) / DePaul (Terry Cummings & Mark Aguirre) / Ohio State (Kelvin Ransey & Clark Kellogg) / Clemson (Larry Nance & Mitchell Wiggins) / Purdue (Joe Barry Carroll). In the 1980 Championship game, UCLA lost 59-54. The Cardinals were littered with future-NBA players: Darrell Griffith, Derek Smith, Rodney McCray & Jerry Eaves. Michael reflects on that amazing run to the final. Holton’s freshman season was the senior year for Kiki VanDeWeghe – who went on to star in the NBA, notching-up seven seasons of 20-plus points per game in the 1980s – Michael talks about the importance influence of the Bruins’ junior and senior players. As a sophomore in 1981 (outright) and junior in 1982 (tied with Ralph Jackson), Michael was named the Bruins’ Outstanding Team Player. UCLA made the second round of the 1981 NCAA Tournament, but missed the post-season in 1982. Former guests and friends of the show, Mark Eaton and Nigel Miguel, joined the Bruins around this time, too. Michael talks about the transition from (coaches) Larry Brown to Larry Farmer. As a senior, Michael was named captain and led the team in free-throw percentage. His college career ended (1983) with a second-round exit to the Utah Utes. After reaching the title game as a freshman, Michael contrasts his feelings about exiting the tournament early (as a senior). NBA / CBA career | Years: 1983-84 – 1991-92 We discuss the 1983 Draft. Michael’s opportunity to play in the NBA would have to wait one season. After Golden State waived him (October, 1983), he signed with the Coquis; the Continental Basketball Association’s (CBA) newly-minted expansion franchise. The Coquis made it to the playoffs, before bowing out to Phil Jackson’s Albany Patroons in the semi-finals. In late September of 1984, Michael signed with the Phoenix Suns as a free agent – joining former Bruins teammates, Mike Sanders and Rod Foster. Holton recalls the step-up from Puerto Rico to the Suns. His Suns met the would-be NBA Champion, L.A. Lakers, in the first round (0-3) of the 1985 Playoffs. As he displayed throughout our chat, Michael has a great sense of humor, regaling his first taste of playoff basketball. After a 0-4 start to season, Phoenix waived Holton. He returned to the CBA and played a key role – scoring 13 points – leading his CBA All-Star team to a 110-108 win over defending champs, Tampa Bay, in Florida. That was February 11, 1986. Michael details the wonderful background behind his meeting with the Chicago Bulls’ VP of Operations, Jerry Krause, moments after the aforementioned CBA game. Holton signed the first of two 10-day contracts with the Bulls – he’d later sign with the team for the rest of the season. Michael Holton joined the Bulls franchise at a fascinating time in its history. Michael Jordan had broken his foot in just the third game of the season; he hoped to make an on-court return before season’s end. Holton’s future with the Bulls was largely dependent on Jordan’s injury rehabilitation. He shares unique insight into his early interactions with not only his new teammates, but his practice-court battles with a young Air Jordan. We discuss the details behind an incredible promotional poster – Raging Bulls – that Michael appeared on. When Michael was left off the Bulls’ (1986) post-season roster – to make way for Jawann Oldham – he accepted an offer to play overseas for the Great Taste Coffee Makers, in the Philippine Basketball Association. He enjoyed considerable success in a short span – including two 40-plus point games. Michael signed as a veteran free agent with the Blazers, in August of 1986. He joined the team for its Summer League games in Los Angeles. In one of those games, he scored 37 points against his former team, the Phoenix Suns. The Trail Blazers’ Mike Schuler, replaced the legendary Dr. Jack Ramsay. In his first season (1987) at the helm, Schuler led the Blazers to a 49-33 record – the best effort for a Portland team since the 1978 campaign – and won Coach of the Year honors. Holton’s second season with the Blazers resulted in an even-better regular season (53-29). His responsibilities also increased significantly as he became a trusted part of the rotation. Michael discussed his increased role with the team and some of the all-time Blazer greats that he played with, including Clyde Drexler and Terry Porter. As one of the (Blazers) players left unprotected for the (June 23, 1988) NBA Expansion Draft, Michael was picked by a new franchise – the Charlotte Hornets. He was selected sixth by the Hornets (12th overall), who alternated picks with the other new franchise – the Miami Heat. We chat about the build-up to the Hornets’ NBA debut and how the city at-large, immediately fell in love with the new franchise. The new franchise’s amazing fans ensured that Charlotte Coliseum would be packed to the rafters. The Hornets led the league in attendance in eight of its first 10 seasons – they were in second place, the other two occasions. Holton started at point-guard in Charlotte’s first 60 games and arguably had his best NBA season in 1989, averaging 8.3 points, 6.3 assists and one steal per game, in just over 25 minutes per contest. Michael required back surgery prior to the start of the 1990 season. After an 8-32 start, Coach Harter was replaced by Gene Littles. He steered the team to an 11-31 finish, as the Hornets ended the season at 19-63. Holton only managed 16 games in total and didn’t return to the court until late February (1990). He talks openly about his recovery from surgery, watching from the sidelines as the team really struggled, and the franchise’s expectations of his return. Three days shy of the start to the 1991 season, Charlotte waived Michael. Michael finished his playing career with stops in the CBA. First, with the Tulsa Fast Breakers and then, the expansion Tri-City Chinook. He reflects on how his on-court career played out, including his last attempt to make it back to the NBA. Michael transitioned into coaching, not long after retiring as a player. Following stints in high school and two seasons with Oregon-based colleges, he returned to UCLA – this time as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator. The team enjoyed great success (1996 through 2001). Michael talks about what it was like to return to the Bruins, almost 15 years after he left the school as a player. We also talk about Michael’s tenure as head coach at the University of Portland. He left the Pilots in 2006, after five seasons. He shares his thoughts on leading the team and highlights from the journey. NBA great, Terry Porter – Holton’s former teammate on the Blazers – was recently named head coach at the University of Portland. We briefly talk about the task ahead of Terry, as the upcoming season approaches. These days, Michael works for the Portland Trail Blazers’ broadcasting team. Recently, he teamed up with his former (UCLA and NBA) teammate, Mike Sanders, for a camp in the Czech Republic – part of the Michael Holton Basketball Academy. He talks about the importance of giving back to the community. I ask Michael to recall “The Game I’ll Never Forget”. Our conversation concludes with a brief discussion about the significance of the jersey numbers that Michael wore throughout his career. People mentioned in this episode, include: Sidney Green, John Paxson, Kyle Macy & Gene Banks. 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Brooklyn Nets coach Kenny Atkinson joins Adrian Wojnarowski on The Vertical Podcast. Atkinson details the challenge of taking over the rebuilding Nets and the emotion of retuning to his New York roots for his first head coaching opportunity in the NBA. Atkinson and Woj discuss Atkinson's long-winding road from Long Island to the University of Richmond to the old Continental Basketball Association to a decade and a half of playing in far-flung European cities and towns until becoming a coach. Atkinson discusses his career crossroads, leaving the New York Knicks bench to go to the Atlanta Hawks where his head coaching candidacy started to take shape. Atkinson grew up one of eight boys in a competitive sports family, sharpening his survival instincts and teaching him the value of relentlessness and tenacity. Atkinson goes into detail on learning about coaching through time spent with Yao Ming, Carmelo Anthony and Al Horford in the NBA.

Legendary NBA referee Joey Crawford sits down for an illuminating and emotional visit with Adrian Wojnarowski on The Vertical Podcast with Woj. Crawford, who is retiring after 39 seasons, discusses how counseling saved his professional career and chased away personal demons that sometimes led to his volatility on the court. Crawford goes into detail on life as a major league baseball umpire's son, working his through the Continental Basketball Association to the NBA, the IRS investigation that led to Crawford and several NBA refs temporarily losing their jobs and the fallout of the Tim Duncan-inspired suspension in 2007. In the Vertical Podcast Insider's Segment, Vertical sneaker insider Nick DePaula joins Woj to discuss Steph Curry's impact on Under Armour, summer shoe free agency for New York's Kristaps Porzingis and Toronto's DeMar DeRozan and how much money did LSU's Ben Simmons cost himself with a disappointing freshman season?

Two-time Junior College All-American, Missouri star and NBA Champion, Clay Johnson. Clay discusses his childhood love of multiple sports - including three years playing soccer (football) - where he developed skills that he would use to his advantage, on a basketball court. His journey to the NBA almost didn't happen. Following high school, Clay contemplated a career as a plumber, before being convinced to attend junior college, where he became a two-time All-American at Penn Valley Community College. He still ranks (see pages 26 & 58) Top 10 for 'Rebounds in a Season' and 'Rebounds in a Career'. Atop these lofty achievements, he's also a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA Region XVI) Hall of Fame. Johnson was recruited to the University of Missouri, by Coach Norm Stewart. As a junior, Clay scored a career-high 39 points, in a game against Colorado. In his senior season, he was a team captain, hitting a game-winning jump shot, to advance Mizzou to the second round of the Big Eight Postseason Tournament. Remarkably, with a losing record (14-15), the team (also featuring Larry Drew) qualified for the 1978 NCAA Tournament. In his final game as a Tiger, Clay torched Utah for 30 points. We talk about the 1978 NBA Draft, where Clay was selected by the Portland Trail Blazers in the fifth round. Clay recalls his experiences playing in the Summer Pro League and some NBA preseason games. He was waived by Portland, before the regular season commenced. Clay took his considerable skills to the Western Basketball Association and Continental Basketball Association, where he displayed his talents for a few seasons - primarily with the Billings Volcanos - determined to make his way back into the NBA. In August of 1981, Clay signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers. He had to wait until April of 1982, to make his NBA debut - as fate would have it - against Portland, the team that first drafted him, back in 1978. We chat about Jeff Pearlman's excellent book, Showtime, where Clay is quoted on his dislike of (Lakers) Coach Paul Westhead. He contrasts that, with the high esteem he holds for Coach Pat Riley, who Johnson played under, during his two seasons with the Lakers. Clay was a member of the Lakers' 1982 NBA Championship squad. We talk about his experiences on that team and playing alongside (future) Hall of Famers, including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and James Worthy. Clay's last NBA season was 1984, as a member of the Seattle SuperSonics. After failing to come to terms with Coach Lenny Wilkens, Johnson returned home to Missouri, joining the CBA's Kansas City Sizzlers. Family aside, Clay's energy and passion - since his playing career ended - revolves around his Clay Johnson Foundation, where he mentors youth in the Kansas City area and around the country. Editor's note: sign-up for the monthly newsletter - receive exclusive details on upcoming podcast episodes and future, high-profile guests to appear on the show. Show notes | I appreciate all feedback, FB Page 'Likes' and iTunes ratings / reviews. Follow: Facebook | Twitter | Google+ Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Newsletter | RSS | Website Support Adam via Amazon: click-through and purchase any item (store-wide – within 24 hours) - it helps support the podcast – importantly, at no additional cost to you. Thanks. Feedback: e-mail (audio welcome) | Voicemail

Temple University Hall of Famer, NBA & European veteran, Terence Stansbury. We discuss the unique origin of Terence’s high school basketball career. He mentions some of the players he admired, including Julius Erving, Walt Frazier, Pete Maravich, Wilt Chamberlain and Joe Bryant. Terence starred at Temple, leading his Owls to the 1984 NCAA Tournament. At that Tourney, he hit a game-winning buzzer-beater, to defeat the might of St. John’s, led by Chris Mullin, Bill Wennington & Mark Jackson. That victory setup the last game of Terence’s college career, against Michael Jordan and the North Carolina Tar Heels. We discuss both games – the latter, Stansbury more than held his own, against Jordan. Stansbury trialed for Team USA’s 1983 Pan-American Games squad, then, in 1984, was one of the select group, invited to participate in Team USA’s Olympic Trials. Terence details great moments from both experiences, including his first (in person) meeting with Charles Barkley and rooming with another future Hall of Famer, John Stockton. We chat about the famous 1984 NBA Draft, where the Dallas Mavericks selected Terence with the 15th overall pick. We cover his brief, yet intriguing, tenure with the Mavs, before the trade that sent him to the Indiana Pacers, where he played two of his three NBA seasons. One of the Google searches that I did, whilst researching Terence’s career, led to this photo of Paul Mokeski. As luck would have it, there’s a classic story behind this, that began with a foul, and ended, many years later, close to five thousand miles away. Terence remembers former teammate, Dwayne McClain, a guy with links to my home country of Australia. They were teammates during the 1986 NBA season. The ‘D-Train’ was a standout at Villanova University, later, starring in the National Basketball League. It’s impossible to chat with Terence Stansbury and not talk about his three-consecutive, third-place finishes in the Slam Dunk Competition (1985 | 1986 | 1987). I ask Terence about the origin of his famous ‘Statue of Liberty 360′ jam and the involvement of his family and friends, in the 1985 and 1986 contests, particularly. We also discuss the circumstances behind Terence’s trade to Seattle. After the 1987 season, Terence briefly played in the Continental Basketball Association, before being presented with an opportunity to play in Europe (early 1988). From there, he played at the highest level, traveling to places such as Holland, Belgium, France – where he’s a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame – Israel and Greece. We round out the conversation by covering Terence’s current-day involvement with basketball. Show notes | I appreciate all feedback, FB Page 'Likes' and iTunes ratings / reviews. Follow: Facebook | Twitter | Google+ Subscribe: iTunes | Stitcher | Newsletter | RSS | Website Support Adam via Amazon: click-through and purchase any item (store-wide – within 24 hours) - it helps support the podcast – importantly, at no additional cost to you. Thanks. Feedback: e-mail (audio welcome) | Voicemail