Podcast appearances and mentions of Dan Issel

Dan Issel joins the show to start hour 2 to recap the NBA Finals, why he's disappointed in the Spurs, and how Jalen Brunson carried his team to a title. Louie and Zach react to the Big 12's lawsuit against Texas Tech and what comes next, then recap the Stanley Cup Finals and the Hurricanes clinching the Cup to end the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailROUND of SHOTS #137 - show date 5.11.2026Roundtable featuring Dave Slone, Terry Brown, Drew Byous, Kyle Randow, and Dylan Ballard - hosted by Kevin HaleTopics:* Kentucky Football Recruiting Updates* Kentucky Basketball Roster Updates* Reacting to Mark Pope's Social Media Q&A* Dan Issel's Controversial 'Cheating' Comments* Which jerseys belong in the Rupp Rafters? * Final Shots & More!@BigBlueNationD1 @TBrown_80 @DrewByousBBN @DylanBallard_UK @AllUKBall_HPS @kevinhale423ROS Link:https://linktr.ee/roundofshots#BBN #KentuckyWildcats #roundofshots #CollegeBasketball #CollegeFootball #KentuckyFootball #KentuckyBasketball #MarkPope #WillStein #DanIssel #SEC #sportstalk #SportsEntertainment #FinalShots Sponsored by: State Line Co (statelineco.shop) X: @StateLineCoPromo Code: BleedBlue for 10% off purchase

ROUND of SHOTS #137 - show date 5.11.2026Roundtable featuring Dave Slone, Terry Brown, Drew Byous, Kyle Randow, and Dylan Ballard - hosted by Kevin HaleTopics:Kentucky Football Recruiting UpdatesKentucky Basketball Roster UpdatesReacting to Mark Pope's Social Media Q&ADan Issel's Controversial 'Cheating' CommentsWhich jerseys belong in the Rupp Rafters?Final Shots & More!@BigBlueNationD1 @TBrown_80 @DrewByousBBN @DylanBallard_UK @AllUKBall_HPS @kevinhale423ROS Link:https://linktr.ee/roundofshots#BBN #KentuckyWildcats #roundofshots #CollegeBasketball #CollegeFootball #KentuckyFootball #KentuckyBasketball #MarkPope #WillStein #DanIssel #SEC #sportstalk #SportsEntertainment #FinalShots

Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander discuss the latest in college basketball. UConn & Michigan will run it back in a title game rematch. Will Dusty May be there to coach it? Then, the latest from NCAA Tournament expansion -- big name coaches don't love it -- and more news about the 2026-27 season. Oh! And Mark Pope is copying us with a mailbag of his own. (0:00) Intro (1:00) the NBA is trying to flirt with Dusty May. That wouldn't happen this offseason, right? (9:00) UConn-Michigan title game rematch on Nov. 6 in Boston (14:30) Is the Mark Pope mailbag a good idea? (23:00) Dan Issel talks candidly about why Kentucky's recruiting has stalled (30:15) Players Era is loaded once again … and GP co-signs the format! (40:30) You'll be shocked to hear the biggest names in coaching don't love expansion Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠ For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shannon The Dude and Billy Rutledge talk Mark Pope's Q&A, Dan Issel admits Kentucky used to cheat to get players, and the Louisville streaker.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first hour of Stokely and Evans with Mark Schlereth, Mike asks if Jarett Stidham should still be the Broncos backup quarterback and whether this year is maybe the best year to win a Stanley Cup with the NHL surging in viewership and ratings. We listen to comments made by Dan Issel about the Nuggets and their chances to win another championship in the Jokic era.

In the final hour, Dover and Cecil heard from Mike Klis explaining why he doesn't think this Broncos rookie class will have the biggest impact this year as we've seen in the past from previous rookie classes. Cecil mentioned that Sean Payton needs to let go of the wheel and let Davis Webb do his thing on offense. The guys heard from Dan Issel on what he thinks the Nuggets need to do moving forward and mentioned that ownership can't be cheap. 

Hour 1 of The Drive kicks off with Zach and Will cross-talking with Dover and Cecil. The guys discuss the Avalanche taking a commanding 2-0 lead in their second-round series. Is there a team in the NHL that can beat the Avs 4 out of 7 games? Will this be a historic playoff run with only 1 or 2 losses along the way to a championship? Zach and Will do a full breakdown of Game 2 in the Avs and Wild series. What were the guy's biggest takeaways from the game? Was last night Nathan MacKinnon's best playoff game of his career? How big was Scott Wedgewood bouncing back after a tough Game 1? The guys debate whether trading Jamal Murray is the best way for the Nuggets to overhaul their roster this offseason. Will the Nuggets "run it back" with most of their same team from last season? We react to Nuggets legend Dan Issel's comments on the changes coming to the Nuggets this offseason. 

In hour 3 of The Drive, Zach and Will break down the Avalanche's win in Game 2 last night to take a commanding 2-0 lead in the series over the Wild. What were the guy's biggest takeaways from the game? Have the Avs shown they can play any style of hockey and be the better team? What was the best goal of the night for the Avs? We give Nathan MacKinnon his credit after an outstanding performance in last night's game. Is MacKinnon playing the best hockey of his career? We hear from Jared Bednar and his thoughts on MacKinnon and all he brings to the team. The guys debate whether trading Jamal Murray is the best way for the Nuggets to overhaul their roster this offseason. Will the Nuggets "run it back" with most of their same team from last season? We react to Nuggets legend Dan Issel's comments on the changes coming to the Nuggets this offseason. Was allowing Tim Connely to leave the organization the biggest mistake the Nuggets have made in a decade?

Louie & Barry talk you through the card on Kentucky Oaks 152 Day!-John Piassek @theyreoff joins at 0:20-Dan Issel joins at 1:00-Louie & Barry's thoughts on all the day's stakes.

Even the most stubborn owners of a failing business eventually must face the facts that their business may never become profitable. LIV Golf is owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF).  The oil-rich nation’s investment conglomerate is worth more than $1 trillion.  It holds a variety of assets which are generally expected to deliver a reasonable rate of return to the fund. To date, LIV Golf has run through an estimated $5 billion of Saudi PIF funds during its first four years of operation. The sports media (chasing rumor after rumor hoping for bad news) pounced on a story this week that the Saudi PIF may be ending their support for LIV Golf soon. How soon?  No one knows. That hasn’t stopped the anti-LIV Golf crowd from generating headlines about a looming closure of the upstart league. LIV Golf president Scott O’Neill emerged Thursday prior to the opening round of the tour’s event in Mexico City to say that the league is fully funded through the August, 2026 season ending events. He was asked, “What about next year”?  No comment. At some point, every business needs to be able to stand on its own.  The Saudi group was initially excited and proud to begin a worldwide professional golf operation.  It hoped to rival the PGA Tour and the DP World (European) tours. Losing $1 billion per year only amounts to about 1% of the Saudi PIF assets. Make no question about it, the Saudis’ investment in LIV Golf has become a giant money pit with no end in sight. How did we get here? By early 2022, the Saudi PIF hired golf legend Greg Norman to put together a new worldwide golf league. Norman dangled plenty of bonus signing money (well over $100 million in several cases) to lure some of the PGA Tour’s biggest stars to jump leagues that spring. At least $1 billion would eventually be paid just to have these players under contract for three to four years (depending on each player’s negotiated deal).  American golf stars such as Phil Mickelson, Brooks Koepka, Dustin Johnson, and Bryson DeChambeau all made the leap to LIV Golf. The new LIV Golf League initially offered tournament purses of $25 million (now up to $30 million) to a field of just 54 (or so) players.  That was nearly three times the $8 million average tournament purse being offered by the US-based PGA Tour. Each LIV event (prior to 2026 when the league went to a 72-hole format) initially featured a 54-hole competition. Reminder – LIV is the number 54 in Roman numerals.  In addition to individual titles, LIV golfers also participate on a season-long four-man team.  Every tournament pays an extra $5 million to the three teams posting the lowest total scores for the week. It appeared that money seemed to be no object to the Saudi PIF.  Each year has seen insufficient revenues to cover massive losses. LIV Golf plays more than half of its events outside of the United States.  That presents a big problem in trying to attract a US television audience. A tournament in Singapore, Australia, or South Africa will be played in a time zone which makes “live” TV coverage in the US quite unattractive to home viewers.  Who is going to watch golf on television during the overnight hours? LIV Golf’s actual on-air television coverage itself (which I find more interesting to watch than most PGA Tour events) has been hampered by poor distribution. The year 2025 brought the current television deal with FOX Sports.  However, finding LIV Golf on television from day-to-day on one of several different FOX outlets is akin to playing “Whack-a-Mole” daily. It’s quite confusing and almost as if FOX is intentionally trying to bury the golf coverage.  See for yourself at this link. The Saudi Public Investment Fund spent at least $1 billion just for signing bonuses for the players.  LIV Golf has then lost about $1 billion per year on bloated tournament purses and oversized operating expenses.  Television audiences have been shrinking (primarily due to lousy TV placement) instead of growing. The trends are not the friends of LIV Golf. “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” That saying is often attributed to genius Albert Einstein.  It definitely applies to the Saudi owners of LIV Golf as Season #5 nears the halfway point. The media pounced on information which surfaced this week that LIV Golf is likely “toast” – perhaps even before the end of this season in late August. The usual suspects (including LIV Golf’s biggest “hater” – Brandel Chamblee at Golf Channel) have reacted with “I told you so!” glee. Not me. I fully admit to have been rooting for LIV Golf to find its niche in professional golf. Remember the ABA? My youthful self in the 1970’s was a big supporter of the American Basketball Association. I still shoot hoops with my ABA red, white, and blue basketball! The ABA’s innovative three-point shot helped to make its basketball games rather unique and more fun.  This creative new league also placed an emphasis on higher-scoring contests in contrast to the NBA’s more deliberate playing style of the 1970’s. The ABA placed franchises into growing markets such as Denver, San Antonio, Indianapolis, Salt Lake City, and Louisville.  Yes, there were numerous franchise failures in the ABA.  The league was woefully undercapitalized and lost millions trying to play in weak markets. ABA franchises outbid the NBA for the services of future Hall-of-Fame stars like Julius (Dr. J.) Erving, Moses Malone, George Gervin, Rick Barry, Dan Issel, and David Thompson. The league also attracted a younger audience to games and on television to watch the league’s higher scoring and entertaining contests. In 1976, four ABA teams (Denver, San Antonio, Indianapolis and the Virginia Squires-turned New York/New Jersey Nets) agreed to join the NBA.  Salt Lake City was able to lure the NBA’s Jazz away from New Orleans to Utah a few years later in 1979. Some basketball fans laughed at the ABA’s basketball.  Many traditionalists made fun of the ABA’s 3-point line. Years later, it was the NBA which added four key ABA franchises and the league’s 3-point shot. Yes, the ABA helped to shape today’s NBA. Likewise, PGA Tour golfers have benefited from the presence of LIV Golf LIV Golf started poaching golfers away from the PGA Tour in 2022.  Almost immediately, the PGA Tour began raising its tournament purses to keep other remaining golf stars from contemplating their own exit to LIV. LIV Golf’s limited its fields to 54 (or so) golfers with “no-cut” events.  That insured every player would receive a minimum paycheck for their weekly efforts. By contrast, most PGA Tour events begin with a field of 144 to 156 golfers.  Half of the field is cut after the opening 36 holes. Those sent home early leave without earning a dime for their troubles that week. Taking its cue from LIV golf’s star-laden but smaller tournament fields, the PGA Tour began creating several “no cut” tournaments a few years ago featuring only the highest ranked 70 golfers.  That type of event may not have occurred without LIV Golf’s competitive presence. Some media critics have laughed at LIV Golf’s 4-man team competitions within each tournament. Perhaps the media should take note that the TGL (Tomorrow’s Golf League) recently concluded its second year of indoor golf competitions.  This popular weekly made-for-television golf series features four-man teams comprised of top PGA stars! Let’s see.  Higher purses, smaller “no cut” fields, and team competitions.  None of those were on the scene for PGA players prior to LIV Golf’s entry in 2022. Truth – LIV Golf has been a flop in the US Competing in the United States against the established PGA Tour has been tougher than expected for LIV Golf.  Few top US golf courses have been willing to commit to months of course preparation and the financial obligations required to host a top-level men’s golf tournament. Several LIV Golf events in America have come and gone since 2022.  Cities like Houston, Dallas, Miami, Tulsa, and Chicago have hosted a LIV Golf tournament in previous years but not in 2026. This year’s remaining LIV Golf schedule brings the tour to several US markets.  LIV plays in northern Virginia/DC metro (May 7-10), New Orleans (June 25-28), New Jersey/NYC metro (August 6-9), and Indianapolis (August 20-23).  The LIV team competition season finale is in Detroit (August 27-30). Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and his economic development team have invested $5 million of state taxpayer dollars to pay LIV Golf to play its June 25-28 event at the newly renovated Bayou Oaks at City Park (formerly City Park South).  An additional $2 million is being spent right now to prepare this venerable public golf course for the upcoming LIV Golf tournament. Pinocchio would chuckle knowing that the Pelican State officials claim that the LIV Golf New Orleans event is going to inject $40 million into the local economy during late June. As a former resident of the New Orleans area, locals know why major hotels are readily available and cheaper during the summertime.  It is exceptionally hot and steamy in the Crescent City by late June.  The conditions may be miserable for both golf fans and the players. Regardless, the State of Louisiana is now holding its collective breath that LIV Golf won’t shut down operations prior to playing its inaugural New Orleans tournament in two months. Around the world, LIV Golf has been more successful Sold-out LIV Golf tournaments in Australia and South Africa this spring brought LIV’s group of top golf stars to golf-starved countries.  Fans openly welcomed the LIV Golf stars and seemed to enjoy the league’s party-like atmosphere. LIV Golf’s 2026 schedule has taken the golfers to Saudi Arabia (of course), Hong Kong, Singapore, and, this week, Mexico.  Upcoming overseas events are scheduled for South Korea (May 28-31), Spain (June 4-7), and the United Kingdom (July 23-26). The costs of taking the LIV Golf’s traveling show via jet to tournaments around the globe is staggering.  PGA Tour events in the US are usually scheduled within a one-day driving distance.  That reduces transportation costs for the television broadcast trucks, crews and players. The clock is ticking for LIV Golf Let’s give LIV Golf a mulligan for its first two years of operation.  Since then, the losses have continued to be unsustainable.  By any reasonable measure, LIV Golf should cut its losses and end operations by the end of the 2026 season in late August. Perhaps the Saudi Public Investment Fund might forge a partnership with the DP World Tour to bring men’s golf to worldwide locations where LIV Golf has performed well. The top names in LIV Golf have been paid multi-million dollar signing bonuses.  They’ll be fine.  The remaining talented golfers at LIV Golf will find another home to play professionally soon. Just like basketball’s ABA did for the stalwart NBA, LIV Golf has made a lasting impact upon professional golf and, especially, the PGA Tour. The post LIV on Life Support appeared first on SwampSwamiSports.com.

Will Stein on UK legends at practice; (9:00) UK OLB coach Tony Washington; (19:00) Jeff Piecoro of the UK Sports Network looks ahead to the Blue-White game; (38:00) a nugget from the '60s about UK basketball recruiting; (41:00) author Doug Brunk on his upcoming book about Dan Issel; (58:00 West End Bureau Chief Gary Moore and pay close attention -- you don't want to miss the jokes...

Hour One opens with portal conversation, how each coach should approach it, and why Louie and Zach are skeptical. Dan Issel joins to discuss horses, as well as Malachi Moreno and Colin Kaepernick?!. The hour ends with potpourri includign why Louie doesn't take the MLS seriouslySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louie's friend Dan Issel joined Rabaut & Co. to give his thoughts on the late sequence at Keeneland on Satruday.

The legend himself Dan Issel jumps on to discuss his disappointment with Kentucky's loss to Iowa State and the season itself as only Dan can. Louie and Zach then give their thoughts on the state of Kentucky basketball and recap yesterday's tournament games to wrap it up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Issell, the University of Kentucky's all-time leading scorer in men's basketball, discusses the ABA documentary SOUL POWER, plus modern day NIL/player agent challenges in college basketball for UK and all schools.Big Dan says only sees joyous player faces in women's basketball since the pay-for-play era has elevated pressures on all college athletes.

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...

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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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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