Podcast appearances and mentions of Dan Issel

News of this week’s passing of former University of Southwestern Louisiana (now UL-Lafayette) basketball star Dwight “Bo” Lamar sparked a lot of memories.  Lamar was 74 and passed away at a nursing home in his hometown of Columbus, Ohio. College basketball in Louisiana when Lamar played during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s was filled with dominant scorers and very little defense.  The word “defense” seemed to have been banned during this period. Explosive offense had become the name of the game. This brief period was defined by expert marksmanship and crowd-pleasing showmanship.  The high scoring antics of college basketball players like LSU’s “Pistol” Pete Maravich and the University of Houston’s “Big E” Elvin Hayes (born in Rayville, Louisiana) captured the imagination of fans. Less than an hour west of Pistol Pete Maravich and LSU, Bo Lamar and the USL Ragin’ Cajuns were entertaining fans in front of packed basketball arenas, too. Lamar was a virtual basketball scoring machine for the Ragin’ Cajuns from 1969-1973.  He averaged 31.2 points per game over his entire four-year college basketball career.  A first-team All-American as a senior, he was joined on that squad by future basketball Hall-of-Famers Bill Walton of UCLA and David Thompson of North Carolina State. The 6’2” Bo Lamar had one of the best jump shots I have ever seen. He elevated off the floor with ease and then lofted up a high arcing shot from long-distance.  This came nearly 20 years before college basketball would adopt the three-point shot.  He would have averaged over 40 points per game with today’s three-point line. Bo Lamar glided down the basketball court with ease in leading USL’s frantic fast breaks.  He bombed-in a school-record 62 points during a game against Northeast Louisiana University (now UL-Monroe). Scoreboards routinely registered more than 100 points during Ragin’ Cajun basketball games in this era. A 1984 Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame inductee, Bo Lamar opted to play professional basketball for the ABA’s San Diego Conquistadors in 1973.  He scored 50 points in one game during his rookie year while averaging nearly 21 points per game. After several years in the pro ranks, Lamar later became part of the radio broadcast team for Ragin’ Cajuns basketball games. Mike Green at Louisiana Tech became one of Bo Lamar’s biggest foes If you have watched current NBA star Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets, he looks and plays like a modern version of former Louisiana Tech basketball star, Mike Green.  The 6’10” Green played for the Bulldogs from 1969-1974. Mike Green was listed as a center but possessed an incredible outside shooting touch to stretch the opposing defenses. Like Bo Lamar at USL, Green was a prolific college basketball scorer.  He averaged 31 points per game as a senior at Louisiana Tech.  Add a 15.4 rebounds per game career average, and you understand why Mike Green earned the AP’s Small College Player of the Year award in 1973. He was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1996. A friend of mine attended Louisiana Tech in 1971 during the Mike Green basketball era. He recalled a highly anticipated home game against high-scoring Bo Lamar and the nationally ranked Ragin’ Cajuns.  Fans lined up for hours hoping to gain entrance to watch this game.  Mike Green scored 22 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, and blocked numerous shots as the Bulldogs raced to 103-94 win at Tech’s Memorial Gymnasium. Future Louisiana Tech Hall-of-Fame women’s basketball coach Leon Barmore also witnessed that encounter.  He recalled, “It was the greatest game ever at Louisiana Tech – bar none!” While he was a sophomore, Mike Green’s Louisiana Tech team averaged 101 points per game for the entire season. Defense?  What defense? Mike Green passed away in 2018 at the age of 67. Time to celebrate Centenary College center Robert Parish! Shreveport’s 7’1” center Robert Parish took Louisiana’s top college basketball player baton from Bo Lamar and Mike Green during the early 1970’s. Robert Parish played high school basketball in the late 1960’s during a difficult time when federal integration mandates forced some schools to close.  Parish and his fellow Union High School students suddenly found themselves being bussed to nearby Woodlawn High School. Though this period caused angst for both students and teachers, Woodlawn’s basketball team morphed into a state powerhouse with the addition of talented center Robert Parish. He led Shreveport’s Woodlawn High School to the Class 4A state basketball title as a senior in 1972.  Parish was named a national high school All-American. To the dismay of national college recruiters, Robert Parish chose to stay in Shreveport and attend Centenary College.  As a freshman, Parish lined-up to play in one game against Louisiana Tech’s talented senior big man Mike Green. Green dazzled the crowd by scoring 40 points on the young Robert Parish. Robert Parish continued to work and improve his game every year.  He collected a school record 33 rebounds in one game.  Parish’ gifted shooting touch produced 25 points per game for Centenary.  His dominant offensive and defensive play as a senior led to a first-team college basketball All-America selection. Parish became a first round draft choice of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors. Traded four years later to the Boston Celtics, Robert Parish (along with Larry Bird and Kevin McHale) won three NBA titles and played 21 seasons in the NBA.  Parish was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2001 and the Naismith Basketball Hall-of-Fame in 2003. Have you heard of Olympic gold medal winner Glynn Saulters? Today’s story about talented Louisiana college basketball stars of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s wouldn’t be complete without mentioning an Olympic gold medal winner. In the year 1968, Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) basketball star Grady Glynn Saulters was nearly invisible on the national college basketball stage. The Lisbon, Louisiana native didn’t possess the blazing court speed of Southwestern Louisiana’s Bo Lamar or the shot-blocking skills of Louisiana Tech’s Mike Green. Oh, but Glynn Saulters could shoot a basketball with the best of them. He became a prolific college scorer. Saulters averaged a nifty 31 points per game as a senior in 1968 to lead the Gulf States Conference in scoring.  Not too shabby. The Olympics games were being held in Mexico City a few months following Saulters’ senior season.  The year 1968 was an extremely politically charged period as Dr. Martin Luther King and presidential candidate Bobby Kennedy were assassinated.  Several top college basketball players such as Lew Alcindor and Elvin Hayes decided not to even try-out for the US Olympic team in 1968. That opened the door for NLU’s 6’2” guard Glynn Saulters to qualify for the Olympic basketball team. His competition included stars like high-scoring Pistol Pete Maravich of LSU and Niagara guard Calvin Murphy.  Surprisingly, neither Maravich nor Murphy made the final cut.  Ditto for Kentucky’s Dan Issel and Purdue sharpshooter Rick Mount. But Glynn Saulters from tiny Class “C” Lisbon High School in north Louisiana made the US team. Legendary college basketball coach Hank Iba’s “No Name” US Olympic basketball squad was comprised of several small college role players and just a few top college stars. Future NBA Hall-of-Fame forward Spencer Haywood and guard JoJo White led the US team in scoring.  Glynn Saulters and the US Olympic team went a perfect 9-0 in Mexico City to bring home the gold medal. Glynn Saulters was inducted into the ULM Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1978 and into the Louisiana Sports Hall-of-Fame in 1981. Don’t forget “AJ from the Parking Lot!” New Orleans’ Cohen High School basketball player Aaron James journeyed northward from the Crescent City to Grambling State University to begin a memorable college basketball career.  The 6’8” sharpshooting forward poured in more than 32 points per game as a senior at Grambling to become the Southwestern Athletic Conference Player of the Year in ’73-74.  He earned the nickname “AJ from the Parking Lot” for his uncanny accuracy on long-distance shots.  Aaron James was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2012. Minden and Webster High School product Louis “Sweet Lou” Dunbar was another prolific high school scoring sensation.  This 6’9” big man also possessed a sweet jump shot.  Dunbar received numerous college scholarship offers and left his home state to play for the University of Houston in the early 1970’s.  He averaged 22 points and eight rebounds over his career with the Cougars. Louis Dunbar would join the Harlem Globetrotters and play for the next 27 years!  “Sweet Lou” is one of only eight Globetrotters to have his jersey (#41) retired.  Dunbar was inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2020.   Let’s not forget Shreveport Valencia High School basketball star Roosevelt Fuller.  This silky-smooth high-scoring guard torched the nets for 64 points in a Shreveport high school basketball game in the late 1960’s.  Fuller averaged an incredible 44 points per game one season at Valencia High. He played college hoops from 1970-1972 at Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, TX. He still holds the school scoring record of 53 points and posted a 28 points per game average as a sophomore.  Roosevelt Fuller was inducted into the Trinity Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 2025. No, it wasn’t just Pistol Pete Maravich exciting Louisiana’s basketball fans during the late 1960’s into the early 70’s. This week’s passing of Dwight “Bo” Lamar served as a reminder of just how special his era of basketball was in the Pelican State. The post Remembering Dwight “Bo” Lamar and Louisiana’s High Scoring Basketball Era appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

0:00 - Vic, Mose, and Kane LOVE Winter Olympic Hockey, skiing...but curling? The sledding? Not super crazy about 'em.11:25 - Nuggets legend Dan Issel joins the program to reflect on the life of Doug Moe, who passed away on Tuesday.27:32 - Nuggets legend Bill Hanzlik ALSO joins the program to talk Doug Moe, share stories, and celebrate the life of the legendary Nuggets head coach.

The American Basketball Association changed the game forever — but does it get the credit it deserves? In this episode of the Hoopsology Podcast, we sit down with director Kenan Kamwana Holley to discuss his powerful Prime Video docuseries Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association. We break down how the ABA reshaped modern basketball, pioneered the three-point line, embraced player individuality, and helped integrate professional sports in ways that are still felt today. Kenan shares how conversations with George Karl, Dr. J (Julius Erving), Dan Issel, and other ABA legends revealed a deeper story — one about brotherhood, cultural disruption, and the power of athletes bonding together against the establishment. The ABA wasn't just flashy basketball; it was a social movement that helped lay the foundation for today's NBA. We discuss: Why the ABA was ahead of its time stylistically The truth behind the 1976 ABA-NBA merger Whether ABA stats should count toward NBA records Why many ABA players feel overlooked in basketball history The cultural impact of the league during the 1960s and 70s How Soul Power was made and the challenges behind the scenes If you love basketball history, sports documentaries, and conversations about culture and legacy, this episode is for you.

Hour Two opens with a treat: Dan Issel joins to give his thoughts on UK's victory over Tennessee, Mark Pope's adjustments, and taking in Kid Rock at halftime of the Super Bowl. The guys discuss their favorite Issel nicknames before previewing Louisville's game tonight vs NC State. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Memorial Coliseum is more than just an arena — it's a cornerstone of Kentucky basketball history and one of the most unique buildings in college sports. In this episode of the Hoopsology Podcast, we're joined by author and historian Kevin Cook, who breaks down the untold story behind Memorial Coliseum and his book Memorial Coliseum: Seventy-Five Years as Monument, Stage, and Arena. Cook explains how Memorial Coliseum became the original home of Adolph Rupp's Kentucky basketball dynasty, why it played such a crucial role in the Wildcats' rise to national dominance, and how the arena's identity as a World War II memorial makes it unlike any other basketball venue in the country. This conversation explores: The origins of Memorial Coliseum and its dual identity as arena and war memorial How Kentucky basketball outgrew Alumni Gym and transformed college hoops Adolph Rupp's vision and the legendary home-court advantage Historic winning streaks and iconic moments in the building Personal stories from players like Dan Issel and memories from fans The recent renovation and how the arena preserves its past while embracing the future From Moses Malone's ABA roots to Kentucky's dominance in the 1950s, this episode is a must-listen for fans of college basketball history, SEC basketball, sports architecture, and basketball culture.

0:00 - The Avs lost a game at home! We're not used to seeing them take an L at Ball Arena. It's one game, and things are still fine. The panic button is still stashed deep in the basement under lock and key.Also, Steve Kerr said injuries are more common in the NBA these days because the pace of play is WAY faster than it used to be. Nuggets legend Dan Issel disagrees.17:44 - Another Gucci bag bites the dust. Jordan Seaton is hitting the transfer portal, and will depart from CU. The Buffs didn't have many good players last year, and one of the few ones they had is gone. Deion, CU, and the new Athletic Director need to take a good long look in the mirror and decide what they want to be.32:37 - Bo Nix is on his rookie contract right now. The Broncos are getting him for a steal! If the Broncos win the Super Bowl this year, will they have to pay Bo immediately? He's gonna secure the bag eventually. Will that timeline change based on his success?

In Hour One Louie opens with his thoughts on UK's loss to Gonzaga on Friday, then brings in Dan Issel to recap the game and what went wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louie opens hour two by bringing in Kentucky legend Dan Issel to discuss whether the season can be saved and Issel's reaction to the Louisville and Michigan State losses. Zach then joins the show to make 444 Hurt picks and preview the local football and basketball games this weekend, and one of them has Louisville beating SMU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louie opens Hour 2 with an interview with Zach Cavanaugh of the Sporting Tribune talking all things NHL. Then Louie brings in Zach and Dan Issel to give their thoughts and predictions for the UK-UL game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Stoops and the Wildcats on trying to stop SC QB LaNorris Sellers; (10:00) the Reds stay alive thanks in part to a highlights-reel catch; (19:00) ex-Cat DL Ricky Lumpkin on how to stop a mobile QB; (39:00) Hall of Fame guard Isiah Thomas on Dan Issel; (46:00) Billy Rutledge's NFL picks for the weekend; (1:01:00) a preview of the Wildcat Whip for UK vs South Carolina; (1:04:00) Heroes, Fools and Flakes and Mr. Hand vs. Jeff Spicoli...

Revisiting Dan Issel by Gary Fogle

It's our 6th Anniversary!Mike Gandolfo & Dan Issel pop by.Dan and Louie handicap the stakes at Churchill on Saturday, including the Grade 3 Iroquois, a Derby points race.

Dick Gabriel on Mark Stoops' appearance in Atlanta at SEC Media Days, then the Best of the BBI with UK greats Dan Issel, Jack Givens, EKU coach Walt Wells and former Cats' Pause reporter Aaron Gershon...

Dan Issel, the all-time leading scorer for the Kentucky Wildcats, reflects on his 1975 ABA Championship with the Kentucky Colonels.Issel also talks about today's NBA popularity, chances for expansion, college NIL, his favorite teammates from the ABA, and much more. 

"If you were playing blackjack with Dan Issel, you knew you were playing blackjack with a coach." It's time for Stugotz's Weekend Observations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kenny Rice of NBC joined Louie & Kali at Churchill Downs ahead of the Kentucky Oaks.Dan Issel stories, some Derby history, and some picks.

The University of Kentucky basketball team's all-time leading scorer Dan Issel is enjoying life in Colorado. We discussed the Luka-for-AD trade, NBA ratings, and the oddity of hearing UK fans boo Calipari and three former Wildcats. Was that helpful? SCOREBOARD!  

A special edition podcast previewing the Battle of the Bluegrass! Kentucky all-time leading scorer Dan Issel, Lexington Herald-Leader UK basketball reporter Cam Drummond and ESPN 680's James Streble join Jack for a mega preview of the Cards and Cats! The quartet take a deep dive into the X's and O's of the matchup, forecast how Louisville has a shot to compete with a really good UK team, talk some big picture about the state of the rivalry/both programs and more! Listen to the Podcast:

Hall-of-Famer Dan Issel joined Louie on today's episode of the Happy Hour. Dan and Louie walk through the weekend's stakes, easily the best weekend of racing at Kee all year.

00:00 Broncos defense.14:10 Dan Issel joins the show to talk Dikembe Mutombo.33:30 Beef Tweets: Davante Adams vs. the Raiders.

Louie & Mike sit down with Hall of Famer Dan Issel to talk about this years crop of horses. Louie gives his picks for Whitney Day at Saratoga. Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use our code HORSERACING to receive 20% off and FREE shipping!

Issel made his triumphant return to the show. He gave his thoughts on all the races, and walked through the Derby field with the guys. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horseracinghappyhour/message

UK legend Dan Issel talks NIL, Transfer Portal, and the coaching carousel...

Louie sits down with Hall of Famer Dan Issel to talk about last week's races and this weekend's races at Keeneland. Louie & Dan give their picks for this weekend. Don't miss the rest of our coverage on 1stgensports.com and goldbookbets.com! Use the code HORSERACING at MANSCAPE.com to receive 20% off and free shipping! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horseracinghappyhour/message

On Tuesday-Friday at 9:00 a.m., tune in to Mississippi Sports Today as Craig Horton and company highlight sports news from around Mississippi high school and college sports

The Broncos were throughly out played in Detroit last Saturday. Drew has thoughts on Sean Payton's meltdown with Russel Wilson. This week we reflect back on some of Drew's best interviews from 2023. Kyle Freeland, Chip Carey and Dan Issel. More best ofs coming next week!

Louie & Mike sit down with Dan Issel and Kevin Kilroy to talk about the races on Breeder's Cup Saturday. Check out our Breeder's Cup Saturday handicapping on goldbookbets.com! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horseracinghappyhour/message

Louie sits down with Dan Issel to talk Travers and ask him about horse ownership. Louie gives his picks for the Travers weekend. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horseracinghappyhour/message

Louie Rabaut, Dan Issel, & Kevin Kilroy preview the Haskell, CCA Oaks, & the Jeff Hall Memorial. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horseracinghappyhour/message

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Louis and Mike sit down with Dan Issel & Paul Lo Duca to discuss the Indiana Derby and the Cross-Country Pick 5 at Belmont. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horseracinghappyhour/message

Kevin Kilroy joins Dan Issel & Louie Rabaut on ESPN Louisville to preview the Stephen Foster at Ellis Park. A look at all the runners, and a glance at the rest of the late sequence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horseracinghappyhour/message

Nuggets Legend Dan Issel talks with JR about the incredible title for the Nuggets, Nikola Jokic and what the future holds for them

He's a Nuggets legend. Former player and coach Dan Issel joins Drew to reflect on the current incarnation of the Nuggets and share some fun memories from earlier days. In a shocking turn of events, the PGA tour and LIV Golf have merged. Drew is offering his reaction and thoughts on what lead to this. And the Nuggets won a massive game 3 in their NBA Finals series with Miami to take 2 games to 1 lead. Thanks for checking out the show this week and please tell a friend.

Rundown -    Bill Walton - 05:49   Troubadour Dave Gunders - 01:27:44   "The Rebound" by Dave Gunders - 01:49:27   Legendary Hall of Fame hoopster, broadcaster, and author Bill Walton joins the show as Nuggets - Heat take center stage in the NBA Finals. Easy Game One victory for Nuggets, led by their superstars Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray.   Walton authored Back from the Dead, his outstanding memoir chronicling the way he overcame pain. Bill Walton has special affection for players like Jamal Murray (knee), MPJ (spine), and Jeff Green (heart) for overcoming health challenges.   Learn about the critical moments along the way in 1977 when Walton's Trailblazers won the NBA, and the Big Redhead was MVP and Finals MVP. They broke Denver hearts along the way. Walton was Sixth Man of the Year (85-86) as he helped Larry Bird and Boston win the championship.   Craig and Bill discuss this most exciting and consequential week in Colorado basketball history and Bill's connection to the Denver Nuggets. They talk about Bill's love of Colorado and the many ways he fantasizes and experiences the Centennial State.   Walton well knows Neon Deion Sanders from professional work together. Find out why Walton thinks CU made a great move hiring Sanders. CU-Boulder's new head football coach is an exemplary leader and a welcome addition to Walton's Pac-12 - the Conference of Champions.   Listen as Bill Walton drops names of prominent Nuggets past and present. Bill Walton loves and respects Spencer Haywood, and Ralph Simpson, from back in Denver Rockets days. He competed against David Thompson in college and pros. Dan Issel gave Bill fits. But the Blazers destroyed Denver's title dreams in 1977.   Great debate about competitiveness of the Heat-Nuggets series emerges. Bill Walton knows and respects Pat Riley from his days in San Diego. We talk about whether a good big man can still dominate, as in Nikola Jokic.   The Big Redhead waxes poetic describing the combination of natural forces which produced something so fantastic as the Big Honey (Jokic), Denver's double MVP. Bill Walton explains how Steve Nash got screwed out of his third straight MVP which is rarified air befitting his pal Larry Bird.   When the subject turns to race, Walton, now age 70, has sage advice. Ignore it just like Nikola Jokic has. Walton recommends books, including Spencer Haywood: The Rise, the Fall, the Recovery and Loud Hawk: The United States vs. The American Indian Movement. We discuss Kareem too.   Find out what an eloquent, charming, and wise man Bill Walton is in this special NBA Finals edition. The show is also on video so you can check it out that way on YouTube. Rarely will you see grown men smiling so much. It's not everyday that such a legendary guest appears.   Troubadour Dave Gunders and his music appear in every episode. This week, catch Dave on video and hear his fine song, The Rebound. The sad Cleveland family of Denver shooting victim Shmuel Silverberg is remembered with this sad song as his murderer received 65 years, as we discuss. We want good things for Denver. Like the Nuggets winning their first NBA crown.

We talk potential future basketball Wildcats. The anniversary of one of the biggest blocked shots in NBA history (by a former UK player). New Ky Hall of Famer Tom Leach. UK great Dan Issel on the anniversary of the Ky Colonels' ABA title and EKU coach Walt Wells previews the season and some wise advice from Kramer.

5/16/23 Hour 1 - Nuggets WCF TONIGHT/Dan Issel joins the show by Altitude Sports Radio

HR1: John Ireland and Dan Issel join us HR2: Nuggets back on the court tonight against LA. HR3: Dan Tanner's Daily Dose

HR1: John Ireland and Dan Issel join us HR2: Nuggets back on the court tonight against LA. HR3: Dan Tanner's Daily Dose

HR1: John Ireland and Dan Issel join us HR2: Nuggets back on the court tonight against LA. HR3: Dan Tanner's Daily Dose

James and Avery open the second hour of the show chatting with Dan Issel about his trip to Kansas and all things Kentucky Basketball. We also chat with Tobias Bass and read some more of your texts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a dramatic but little-known incident in team history, in January of 1978 back up point guard Brian Taylor (who galvonized the Nuggets second unit) didn't show up for one game. In the New York Times the very next day Taylor announced that he was now a free agent. The affect on the Nuggets was profound and was the first in a series of events that eventually derailed the 1970's Golden Era of the Nuggets. Jeff talks about its affect and how the team responded ... or didn't respond. Here's Jeff's interview with Dan Issel from 2017: https://www.spreaker.com/user/milehighsports/csg-278-nuggets-legend-dan-issel-talks-t

He didn't make varsity on his high school basketball team in Batavia, Illinois until he was a junior. A huge growth spurt from 5'11” to 6'8' helped, as did his high school coach who took the time to help make Dan Issel a future icon at the University of Kentucky, the ABA and the NBA. Dan still holds the record as the all-time leading scorer at Kentucky, a record he set in 1970 that will likely never be broken. After college Dan played in the ABA and set the league on fire as the 1971 ABA Rookie of the Year and scoring champ, the 1972 ABA All Star Game MVP, ABA Champion in 1975 and 6-time ABA All-Star. After he was sold (yes sold) to the Nuggets and the ABA & NBA merged, Dan added another All-Star appearance to his name as a member of the NBA. His #44 jersey is one of 7 retired Nuggets jerseys. After his playing days were over, Dan had two stints coaching the Nuggets, both of which ended with resignations. In retirement, Dan is now enjoying life in the Denver area with wife of over 50 years, Cheri, his two adult children and 5 grandchildren. He also co-hosts a radio show on ESPN Radio in Louisville. Dan is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the College Basketball Hall of Fame and the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame.

Richard Johnson joins the show to talk to Paul about his article "Want to know more about your college's coaching search? You'll be waiting awhile." Then Dan Issel joins the show to talk to Paul about the docuseries Southern hoops: A history of SEC basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Adam Mares, AJ Haefele, and Ryan Koenigsberg share a behind-the-scenes look at the intense debates that raged at DNVR HQ as the team determined the best Big 4 Denver sports athletes to wear every numbers. Alex English or Troy Tulowitzki? Dan Issel or Floyd Little? Plus, which current players are likely to take over a top spot in the coming years? Could Jamal Murray pass Steve Atwater? When will Russell Wilson have to do to pass Allen Iverson in year one? DNVR's list of the top athletes at each number Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amin Elhassan refuses to long for the days of 90s playoff basketball. Stugotz has a new Top Five list. And Olympic champion Megan Rapinoe joins us to play a rousing game of Rapinoe or Rapin-hell-no. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices