Podcast appearances and mentions of Rick Majerus

A podcast about a podcast about one of the strangest sports scandals of the modern era. Brian Beckner welcomes back Reality Steve and Jason Stewart for a special Baller Lifestyle Podcast crossover dedicated to the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani. The guys go deep on the unbelievable story of Ippéi Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter and trusted intermediary, who was ultimately accused of stealing approximately $17 million from Ohtani while accumulating enormous gambling debts. The central question: Did Shohei Ohtani really know nothing about it? Coming into the podcast, the guys had very different theories. Reality Steve was torn between the possibility that Mizuhara initially told the truth and the possibility that Ohtani genuinely had no idea what was happening. Jason Stewart entered firmly in the conspiracy/fall-guy camp. Brian was somewhere in between. After listening to the full story, however, the evidence presented in the 30 for 30 dramatically changed the conversation. The guys examine the three major possibilities surrounding the scandal: Ohtani was secretly involved in the gambling. Mizuhara gambled, lost millions, and Ohtani knowingly bailed him out. Mizuhara was secretly stealing from Ohtani, while Ohtani had absolutely no idea. The discussion dives into the evidence supporting the third scenario — including the enormous volume of communications investigators reviewed without finding evidence of gambling conversations between Ohtani and Mizuhara. But the guys aren't willing to completely let Ohtani off the hook. How can one of the richest and most famous athletes on Earth fail to notice $17 million disappearing from his own bank account? The answer may have more to do with Ohtani's unusual lifestyle, his dependence on other people, his limited English-language communication, and his extraordinary level of wealth than most people realize. The guys also explore Mizuhara's increasingly bizarre behavior, including his deception about his background, his relationship with Ohtani, his interactions with bookmaker Mathew Boyer, the enormous volume of bets placed, and the shocking story involving Ohtani's money and dental work. They also question why Boyer received a dramatically shorter sentence than Mizuhara and discuss how federal cooperation agreements can change the outcome of criminal cases. And then there's the biggest "what if?" of all: What happens if the federal government never catches Boyer? Would Mizuhara still be stealing from Ohtani today? The episode also explores one of the most revealing details from the documentary: Ohtani's description of Mizuhara not necessarily as a best friend, but as a business partner. That distinction changes the entire way the relationship can be viewed. Approximate Timestamps Note: The uploaded source is a transcript rather than an audio file, so these are suggested editorial timestamps based on the sequence and relative length of the discussion. 00:00 — Welcome to the Special Bonus Episode Brian introduces the special Baller Lifestyle Podcast episode. Reality Steve joins the show. Jason Stewart returns as the "Stu Gatz's favorite producer." Why this episode is different from the normal Baller Lifestyle format. 03:00 — The First-Ever Baller Lifestyle / Reality Steve Crossover Reality Steve explains why he wanted the episode on his own feed. The guys joke about doing a "podcast about a podcast." Why the Shohei Ohtani story was perfect for a baseball-focused crossover. 06:00 — What Did Everyone Believe Before Listening? Brian's initial impression of Ippéi Mizuhara. Reality Steve's three possible theories. Was Ohtani gambling? Did Ohtani knowingly pay Mizuhara's gambling debts? Or was Mizuhara secretly stealing from him? 10:00 — The $17 Million Question How does someone steal approximately $17 million from one of the world's richest athletes? Why Ohtani may genuinely not have noticed. Ohtani's extraordinary wealth and unusual lifestyle. The idea that he may have essentially never needed to monitor his own bank accounts. 14:00 — Jason Stewart's Fall-Guy Theory Why Jason initially believed Mizuhara was taking the fall. Why the conspiracy theory was more entertaining than the actual explanation. Comparisons to other famous sports scandals. Why the evidence eventually changed Jason's mind. 18:00 — 19,000 Bets and $325 Million in Action The staggering volume of Mizuhara's gambling. More than $300 million in total bets. Approximately $142 million in winning bets. Approximately $182.9 million in losing bets. The resulting roughly $41 million net gambling loss. How someone could gamble at that scale and continue getting credit. 23:00 — The Bookmaker Mathew Boyer Reality Steve explains the betting numbers. Why Boyer kept increasing Mizuhara's credit. The importance of Mizuhara's connection to Ohtani. How much did Boyer actually know about his client's finances? The enormous amount of money moving through the operation. 27:00 — The $500-a-Week Problem Mizuhara's claims about how much Ohtani paid him. Why the guys immediately questioned the number. What Mizuhara actually did for Ohtani on a daily basis. Driver, personal assistant, translator, errands and more. Why the story didn't seem to add up. 31:00 — The FBI Investigation What federal investigators actually examined. Thousands of pages of communications. The surprising absence of gambling conversations between Ohtani and Mizuhara. Why that evidence dramatically changed the guys' opinions. 35:00 — Was Shohei Really Completely Clueless? Jason explains why he still had doubts. Why the absence of gambling conversations initially seemed suspicious. Could Ohtani have used Mizuhara as a buffer? Why the guys ultimately lean toward Ohtani being unaware. 39:00 — Ohtani's Extraordinary Dependence on Other People Ohtani's limited English. His dependence on agents, bankers, interpreters and other representatives. Why the guys think Ohtani may have been unusually insulated from everyday life. The theory that Ohtani has simply never had to handle normal financial responsibilities. 43:00 — The Dental Work Scam The shocking $60,000 dental story. Mizuhara receives money for dental treatment. What allegedly happened to the money. How the guys view this as another example of Mizuhara's willingness to exploit Ohtani. 47:00 — What If the FBI Never Caught Boyer? How the entire scandal came to light. The federal investigation was focused on Boyer. What could have happened if investigators never uncovered the connection to Ohtani? Would Mizuhara still be stealing from Ohtani? Reality Steve's theory that Ohtani might eventually have discovered everything privately. 51:00 — The Original Story Mizuhara Told ESPN Mizuhara initially claimed Ohtani knew about his gambling. The original explanation for the money transfers. Why Mizuhara's story completely changed. How Ohtani reportedly learned about the allegations. 55:00 — The South Korea Team Meeting Ohtani's shocking position as the last person to understand what was happening. Mizuhara's explanation of what he had told the team. Ohtani asking what had been said. The surreal nature of the situation. 59:00 — Could Ohtani Have Been Suspended? Reality Steve poses the hypothetical: What if the original story had been true? What if Ohtani knowingly paid off Mizuhara's illegal gambling debt? What would Major League Baseball have done? The difference between gambling himself and helping a friend pay a debt. Pete Rose and the Astros enter the discussion. 1:05:00 — MLB, Gambling & the Changing Sports Landscape How professional sports' relationship with gambling has changed. Pete Rose's precedent. The Astros' cheating scandal. Modern sports betting controversies. Why punishment for gambling-related behavior has become increasingly complicated. 1:10:00 — Was Mizuhara Really Ohtani's Best Friend? The guys challenge the public perception of their relationship. Ohtani reportedly referring to Mizuhara more as a business partner than a close friend. How Mizuhara may have cultivated the image that they were essentially brothers. Ohtani's language barrier and how it affected that perception. 1:15:00 — Mizuhara's Sentencing vs. Boyer's Mizuhara receives 57 months. Boyer receives only five months. Why the sentencing disparity surprises the guys. Federal cooperation agreements. The guys compare Boyer's situation to other famous criminal cases. 1:20:00 — What Does Boyer Know? Boyer's claims about his gambling operation. His alleged connections to major sports figures. Why the guys wonder who else might have been betting with him. The unanswered question of how much information Boyer actually possesses. 1:24:00 — Mizuhara's Future in Japan Mizuhara's Japanese citizenship. Why he may ultimately be deported. The implications of returning to Japan after stealing from Ohtani. The guys speculate about what his life could look like after prison. 1:28:00 — Ohtani's Incredible Ability to Compartmentalize The scandal breaking right around Opening Day. Ohtani's ability to perform despite the controversy. His historic 2024 season. Winning the World Series while the scandal surrounded him. How remarkable his focus was. 1:33:00 — Brian's Ohtani Hot Take The guys discuss Ohtani's current performance. Brian insists on consistency. The conversation turns to international baseball and MLB's overseas strategy. 1:37:00 — Should MLB Start the Season Overseas? The guys revisit MLB's decision to open the season in Korea. Why Brian thinks regular-season games should begin in the United States. Growing baseball internationally versus inconveniencing American viewers. Why exhibition games might accomplish the same goal. 1:42:00 — NFL Games Overseas The NFL's increasingly aggressive international strategy. Games in Australia and other international locations. The guys joke about how far the NFL will go to test the limits of its audience. Streaming and unusual kickoff times. 1:46:00 — Reality Steve's NFL Survivor Pool Reality Steve discusses his 2026 NFL Survivor Pool. Entry fee and contest structure. The Reality Steve Survivor Contest on Splash Sports. Why Survivor pools can be so much fun — and so frustrating. The guys discuss huge survivor pools and the problem of people entering hundreds of times. 1:51:00 — The Diamond Bar Connection Brian reveals his personal connection to the Ippéi Mizuhara story. Diamond Bar High School. The legendary basketball game against Los Alamitos. Brian's 24-point performance and six three-pointers. A young Keith Van Horn on the opposing team. The guys connect the story to the six degrees of separation from Shohei Ohtani. 1:57:00 — Keith Van Horn, Rick Majerus & Krispy Kreme Keith Van Horn's college career. Rick Majerus and the Utah Utes. Jason's memories of Majerus. The legendary Krispy Kreme story. A brief detour into Majerus lore. 2:01:00 — Final Thoughts on The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani The guys recap what they learned. Why the 30 for 30 podcast changed their opinions. Why Mizuhara increasingly appears to have acted alone. Why Ohtani's financial naivete remains the most unbelievable part of the story. The unanswered questions that remain. 2:04:00 — Wrap-Up Brian thanks Reality Steve and Jason Stewart. Discussion of doing another crossover episode. Final plugs and sign-off. TBLS. Key Takeaways The Three Theories The episode revolves around three possible explanations for the scandal: Ohtani was secretly gambling himself. Ohtani knew Mizuhara was gambling and knowingly paid his debts. Mizuhara secretly stole from Ohtani without his knowledge. After reviewing the evidence presented in the ESPN podcast, the panel largely moves toward the third explanation. The Scale of the Gambling Mizuhara's gambling activity was enormous: Roughly 19,000 bets Approximately $325 million in total wagers About $142 million in winning bets About $182.9 million in losing bets Roughly $41 million net losses The scale of the operation becomes one of the most astonishing aspects of the entire story. ️ The Communication Evidence One of the most important points discussed is the federal investigation's review of thousands of pages of communications between Ohtani and Mizuhara. The guys focus heavily on the fact that the investigation reportedly did not uncover conversations between the two directly discussing gambling. For Jason in particular, this becomes a major reason to reconsider the original fall-guy theory. How Could Ohtani Not Know? The panel's explanation is that Ohtani's extraordinary wealth and insulated lifestyle may have made it possible for him to remain completely unaware of the missing money. The guys discuss how Ohtani delegated virtually every aspect of his day-to-day life to other people — making Mizuhara's position of trust extraordinarily powerful. Mizuhara's Deception The episode portrays Mizuhara as someone who repeatedly manipulated people around him, fabricated elements of his background and cultivated a much closer public relationship with Ohtani than Ohtani himself may have considered accurate. The guys particularly focus on the contrast between the public perception of them as best friends and Ohtani's description of Mizuhara as more of a business partner. ️ The Sentencing Question Another major unanswered question is why Mizuhara received a dramatically longer sentence than bookmaker Mathew Boyer. The guys discuss how cooperation with federal investigators can produce dramatically different sentencing outcomes — and speculate about what information Boyer may have provided. The Biggest "What If?" The biggest hypothetical of the episode: What if the federal government never investigated Boyer? The guys debate whether Mizuhara would have continued stealing from Ohtani until he eventually ran out of money, got caught by Ohtani himself, or somehow managed to keep the scheme going. Most Shocking Moments Approximately $17 million allegedly stolen from Shohei Ohtani. Nearly 19,000 gambling bets. Approximately $325 million wagered. Mizuhara's reported losses exceeding $40 million. The absence of gambling discussions in thousands of pages of communications between Ohtani and Mizuhara. Ohtani allegedly being the last person to learn what Mizuhara had told the Dodgers. The bizarre $60,000 dental-work story. Mizuhara's original claim that Ohtani knowingly paid his gambling debts. The dramatic reversal of that story. Mizuhara receiving 57 months compared with Boyer's five months. The possibility that Ohtani genuinely never noticed millions disappearing from his accounts. Ohtani's ability to produce an historic season while the scandal exploded around him. Featured Topics Shohei Ohtani Ippéi Mizuhara The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani ESPN 30 for 30 Los Angeles Dodgers MLB gambling Sports betting Mathew Boyer Baseball scandals Federal investigation Ohtani interpreter scandal Reality Steve Jason Stewart The Baller Lifestyle Podcast NFL Survivor Pools International sports About the Episode Brian Beckner hosts this special edition of The Baller Lifestyle Podcast with Reality Steve and Jason Stewart. Rather than simply recap the ESPN documentary, the guys debate the evidence, challenge each other's theories and ask the questions they felt the original podcast left unanswered. It's part sports documentary breakdown, part true-crime discussion, part gambling conversation and part completely unhinged Baller Lifestyle detour. And yes, Brian also finds a way to connect the entire story back to Diamond Bar basketball and Keith Van Horn. Follow / Subscribe If you enjoy sports, comedy, gambling stories, baseball, controversial sports scandals and completely unnecessary tangents, subscribe to The Baller Lifestyle Podcast and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Keywords Shohei Ohtani, Shohei Ohtani scandal, Ippéi Mizuhara, Ippei Mizuhara, The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani, 30 for 30, ESPN 30 for 30, Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB, baseball gambling, sports betting, Mathew Boyer, Ohtani interpreter, Ohtani gambling scandal, Ohtani $17 million, Reality Steve, Jason Stewart, Brian Beckner, Baller Lifestyle Podcast, Dodgers podcast, baseball podcast, sports comedy podcast, MLB scandal, sports documentary, gambling scandal, federal investigation, Shohei Ohtani documentary Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Utah Jazz President of Basketball Operations Austin Ainge De'Aaron Fox does not seem phased after crucial mistake to end Game 4.  Carolina takes a 3-2 series lead over Vegas in Stanley Cup Finals, Tim tells the story of Rick Majerus and his sweaters. 

Hour 1 Starting Lineup Latest Mock Drafts and NBA Draft intel What You May Have Missed Hour 2 Brian Santiago, BYU Athletic Director G, B & U: Broncos LB Jonathon Cooper arrested again, allegedly violated protection order World Cup Minute Hour 3 Utah Jazz President of Basketball Operations Austin Ainge De'Aaron Fox does not seem phased after crucial mistake to end Game 4.  Carolina takes a 3-2 series lead over Vegas in Stanley Cup Finals, Tim tells the story of Rick Majerus and his sweaters.  Hour 4 Utah Jazz TV Play by Play Craig Bolerjack Sports Roulette + MORE

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Join Jordan, Commish, Pitt Girl, Corn Correspondent Andy, and our VP of Podcast Production Arthur. Commish is forced against his will to name Pokémon from some new Pokémon game he has no clue about, Jordan apologizes for not knowing about Magic City and the Magic City wings, new proposed rules CFB, targeting changes, getting rid of the short shorts, Fair Catch Kick, ULM's new jersey patch sponsor comes with a little baggage, East Carolina & Army play all the Owls of the American, we create the Parliamentary Cup, Gunner Rivers commits to NC State, UCLA stays in the Rose Bowl, Drake hires UW-River Falls Head Coach, Big XII Food items, don't google Rick Majerus towel, Boston Legacy's Tattoo Glory Hole, a bucket of Dunkin Coffee, PEEP TARTS, Sunny D Peeps, the SUN BELT GAUNTLET IS SET, Jameis Winston Indy Car motivational speaker, emergency backup driver in NASCAR, Arthur reviews The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins and oh so much, much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bernie Miklasz breaks down why JJ Wetherholt checks every box and is likely to make the Cardinals' Opening Day roster if healthy, while clarifying the team's stance on Brendan Donovan and the search for a right-handed bat under Chaim Bloom. Bernie is bullish on SLU Billikens basketball, citing elite shooting and defensive metrics that make them dangerous in March, with turnovers as the key concern. He also draws parallels to the Rick Majerus era, pushes back on quick speculation about Josh Schertz leaving SLU, and emphasizes recruiting fit over star ratings as a proven path to sustained success.

Send us a textFormer Runnin' Utes assistant coach under Rick Majerus and current SJSU assistant coach Jeff Strohm joins the podcast to discuss his time with the Utes, Alex Jensen as the coach, and much more. We'll preview the Utah/SJSU matchup as well as opening night in the Big 12 + much more! Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off Exclusive Deal! – FlyFitTees

Penn State legend LaVar Arrington joins the show to talk about James Franklin getting fired after a stunning loss to Northwestern. He was also teammates with Matt Rhule and shares his thoughts on the now Nebraska coach. Did you know LaVar Arrington got recruited to play basketball at North Carolina? Was he the missing piece on the Final Four team that included Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison that lost to Utah and Rick Majerus? Stugotz has a Mount Rushmore of Penn State Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Penn State legend LaVar Arrington joins the show to talk about James Franklin getting fired after a stunning loss to Northwestern. He was also teammates with Matt Rhule and shares his thoughts on the now Nebraska coach. Did you know LaVar Arrington got recruited to play basketball at North Carolina? Was he the missing piece on the Final Four team that included Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison that lost to Utah and Rick Majerus? Stugotz has a Mount Rushmore of Penn State Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penn State legend LaVar Arrington joins the show to talk about James Franklin getting fired after a stunning loss to Northwestern. He was also teammates with Matt Rhule and shares his thoughts on the now Nebraska coach. Did you know LaVar Arrington got recruited to play basketball at North Carolina? Was he the missing piece on the Final Four team that included Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison that lost to Utah and Rick Majerus? Stugotz has a Mount Rushmore of Penn State Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Penn State legend LaVar Arrington joins the show to talk about James Franklin getting fired after a stunning loss to Northwestern. He was also teammates with Matt Rhule and shares his thoughts on the now Nebraska coach. Did you know LaVar Arrington got recruited to play basketball at North Carolina? Was he the missing piece on the Final Four team that included Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison that lost to Utah and Rick Majerus? Stugotz has a Mount Rushmore of Penn State Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textMy Life on a Napkin - Part VIChapter 11: Start time: 0:24; Run Time: 23:00Chapter 12: Start time 23:23; Run time:20:33Epilogue (by Andrew Crowley): Start time: 43:56; Run Time: 7:00Bonus Clips:Utah Remembers Rick MajerusSweater RetirementHOF VideoESPN PromoBook Info:Title: My Life on a Napkin: Pillow Mints, Playground Dreams, and Coaching the Runnin' Utes.By: Rick Majerus with Gene WojciechowskiCopyright: 1999 - Rick Majerus and Gene WojciechowskiPublished by: Hyperion, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, 10011Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off Exclusive Deal! – FlyFitTees

Send us a textMy Life on a Napkin - Part VChapter 9 - Start time: 0:24Run Time: 49:00Chapter 10 - Start time: 49:24Run Time: 1:00:35Title: My Life on a Napkin: Pillow Mints, Playground Dreams, and Coaching the Runnin' Utes.By: Rick Majerus with Gene WojciechowskiCopyright: 1999 - Rick Majerus and Gene WojciechowskiPublished by: Hyperion, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, 10011Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off Exclusive Deal! – FlyFitTees

Send us a textMy Life on a Napkin - Part IVChapter 7 (Start time 0:24; Run time 1:18)Chapter 8 (Start time 1:19:13; Run time 40:42)Title: My Life on a Napkin: Pillow Mints, Playground Dreams, and Coaching the Runnin' Utes.By: Rick Majerus with Gene WojciechowskiCopyright: 1999 - Rick Majerus and Gene WojciechowskiPublished by: Hyperion, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, 10011Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off Exclusive Deal! – FlyFitTees

Send us a textMy Life on a Napkin - Part IIIChapter 5 (Start time 0:24; Run time 37:59)Chapter 6 (Start time 38:22; Run time 1:14:14)Title: My Life on a Napkin: Pillow Mints, Playground Dreams, and Coaching the Runnin' Utes.By: Rick Majerus with Gene WojciechowskiCopyright: 1999 - Rick Majerus and Gene WojciechowskiPublished by: Hyperion, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, 10011Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off Exclusive Deal! – FlyFitTees

Send us a textMy Life on a Napkin - Part IIChapter 3 (Start time 0:24; Run time 44:58)Chapter 4 (Start time 45:23; Run time 1:11:42)Title: My Life on a Napkin: Pillow Mints, Playground Dreams, and Coaching the Runnin' Utes.By: Rick Majerus with Gene WojciechowskiCopyright: 1999 - Rick Majerus and Gene WojciechowskiPublished by: Hyperion, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, 10011Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off Exclusive Deal! – FlyFitTees

Send us a textAn introduction to the Rick Majerus biography: My Life on a Napkin - Pillow Mints, Playground Dreams and Coaching the Runnin' Utes. Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off Exclusive Deal! – FlyFitTees

Send us a textMy Life on a Napkin - Part IForward (Start time - 0:24; Run time - 11:26)Preface (Start time - 11:52; Run time - 7:24)Chapter 1 (Start time - 19:15; Run time - 23:52)Chapter 2 (Start time - 43:05; Run time - 53:19)Title: My Life on a Napkin: Pillow Mints, Playground Dreams, and Coaching the Runnin' Utes.By: Rick Majerus with Gene WojciechowskiCopyright: 1999 - Rick Majerus and Gene WojciechowskiPublished by: Hyperion, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, 10011Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off Exclusive Deal! – FlyFitTees

Hour 1 of Jake & Ben on April 16, 2025 Utah Runnin' Utes Head Coach Alex Jensen joined Hans & Scotty yesterday to talk about taking over the job. Our main takeaway is that he isn't here to try and recplicate Rick Majerus's success.  Jake & Ben's Top 3 Story of the Day: The first season for Utah Hockey Club is in the books, Quin Snyder & the Atlanta Hawks drop an egg in the playoffs, Should the Jazz pursue Zion Williamson?  Reflecting on what a success Year 1 was for the Utah Hockey Club

Jake & Ben Full Show from April 16, 2025 Hour 1 Utah Runnin' Utes Head Coach Alex Jensen joined Hans & Scotty yesterday to talk about taking over the job. Our main takeaway is that he isn't here to try and recplicate Rick Majerus's success.  Jake & Ben's Top 3 Story of the Day: The first season for Utah Hockey Club is in the books, Quin Snyder & the Atlanta Hawks drop an egg in the playoffs, Should the Jazz pursue Zion Williamson?  Reflecting on what a success Year 1 was for the Utah Hockey Club Hour 2 Utah Hockey Club Analyst Nick Olczyk made his weekly appearance on the show to talk about the team's first season.  What You Got Wednesday: Worst Hair in Sports | Best Jack Black Movies Nobody wants to guard the stinky guy

DJ & PK talked about the chances of new University of Utah coach Alex Jensen matching the heights Rick Majerus led the Runnin' Utes to and if his saying he's "accepted defeat" in that is the right mentality to have.

(00:00-24:48) – Query & Company opens on a Friday from Prime 47 with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison back in the studio discussing last night’s win for the Pacers over the Brooklyn Nets. Jake discusses how Bennedict Mathurin has been the catalyst for the Pacers wins the last two nights. Also, he highlights some of the upsets that we saw in the NCAA Tournament yesterday. (24:48-34:03) – The second segment of the show starts with Jake and Eddie discussing the dawg mentality that Bennedict Mathurin has played with the last two nights without Tyrese Haliburton. They remind people what he said about LeBron James and have a discussion where LeBron ranks right now amongst the best players in the NBA. (34:03-42:10) – The first hour of the program concludes with Jake pleading for the NCAA to bring back specific courts for each location instead of similar courts with different colors. Additionally, he discusses one of the famous dinners that happened at Prime 47 years ago. (42:10-1:04:31) – Former Ball State Cardinal Chandler Thompson joins Jake Query to discuss his one shining moment in the 1990 NCAA Tournament with his putback dunk against UNLV. Also, he explains what it was like playing for Rick Majerus back in the day, why he chose to attend Ball State to continue his basketball career going, reveals which countries he played in professionally, and then shares a story about his time in Russia where he ran into mobster. (1:04:31-1:16:05) – Jake and Eddie dive back into the Pacers win last night by discussing whether they win that game without the scuffle between Trendon Watford and Myles Turner/Andrew Nembhard. They remind people about how the Pacers were missing a player like Bennedict Mathurin in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. (1:16:05-1:23:28) – Hour number two concludes with Jake and Eddie giving away a pair of tickets for a listener to go see Counting Crows at Everwise Amphitheater in June! (1:23:28-1:44:06) – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins the program to kick off the final hour of the show by giving his thoughts on the Purdue win over High Point yesterday, weighs in on Aaron Rodgers visiting the Pittsburg Steelers today, admits that it will be very odd seeing Rodgers with the Steelers, weighs in on the lack of interest that other teams have had in E.J. Speed, and states that the Colts need to select a tight end in the first or second round of the NFL Draft in a couple of weeks. (1:44:06-1:51:43) – Every Friday on Query & Company is a Franciscan Good For The Heart Friday! Jake shares a story that has ties to the NCAA Tournament with a manager making NCAA history. (1:51:43-2:06:22) – Today’s show closes with Brad Shaffer of Prime 47 joining Jake to discuss what all they have going on today for the NCAA Tournament. Additionally, he discusses his love for the Indiana Pacers, the connection between Prime 47 and IndyCar, and promotes their upcoming golf outing.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-21:11) – Former Ball State Cardinal Chandler Thompson joins Jake Query to discuss his one shining moment in the 1990 NCAA Tournament with his putback dunk against UNLV. Also, he explains what it was like playing for Rick Majerus back in the day, why he chose to attend Ball State to continue his basketball career going, reveals which countries he played in professionally, and then shares a story about his time in Russia where he ran into mobster. (21:11-35:51) – Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins the program to kick off the final hour of the show by giving his thoughts on the Purdue win over High Point yesterday, weighs in on Aaron Rodgers visiting the Pittsburg Steelers today, admits that it will be very odd seeing Rodgers with the Steelers, weighs in on the lack of interest that other teams have had in E.J. Speed, and states that the Colts need to select a tight end in the first or second round of the NFL Draft in a couple of weeks.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The University of Utah formally introduced Alex Jensen as the next head coach of the Runnin' Utes Monday. And while the university hopes to bring back the Rick Majerus era to the program, Jensen is focused on his own future. Host Josh Furlong recaps the highlights from the press conference and what it will mean for Utah basketball. Is the university trying to create Rick Majerus 2.0? What will be considered success for Jensen? He talks all that and more before a conversation about spring football and what fans should be focused on as the team begins its 15-day training period. Stay up to date with University of Utah athletics news and coverage from KSL.com Sports on social media platform X @KSLcomSports and on KSL.com. Follow Josh Furlong @JFurKSL

Do we lead with Wins Per Game or LeBron and The Griffeys? John Cougar Mellencamp doesn't miss a Hoosier game. What will trigger Jackson today? Jackson needs a break from his co-hosts. Deandre Hopkins is on his way to the Missouri Chiefs. Mayonnaise in your coffee. Iggy's beef with Paul Pabst. Audio of Roll Tide fans on the radio. Where do accents come from? Whatever happened to Pepper & Genie? Camp David. David Cline sure could warble. Jelly Roll & Usher. Some say we're floundering. Breaking the Larry Walker and Rick Majerus news. Ray Lankford at Bristol during a game. Lonnie "Skates" Smith. Yogi Berra appeared in 21 World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do we lead with Wins Per Game or LeBron and The Griffeys? John Cougar Mellencamp doesn't miss a Hoosier game. What will trigger Jackson today? Jackson needs a break from his co-hosts. Deandre Hopkins is on his way to the Missouri Chiefs. Mayonnaise in your coffee. Iggy's beef with Paul Pabst. Audio of Roll Tide fans on the radio. Where do accents come from? Whatever happened to Pepper & Genie? Camp David. David Cline sure could warble. Jelly Roll & Usher. Some say we're floundering. Breaking the Larry Walker and Rick Majerus news. Ray Lankford at Bristol during a game. Lonnie "Skates" Smith. Yogi Berra appeared in 21 World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown roll into Hour 2 with some more conversation about the sudden retirement of UVA basketball head coach and Wisconsin basketball icon Tony Bennett. To help provide more context on the legacy of the Bennett family in Wisconsin, Jim calls in his #1 "document-orian" Evan Cohen of Unsportsmanlike. Evan shares his special connection to Dick Bennett and the Bennett family from his time at UW-Madison, and he gives his opinion on our list of the greatest Wisconsin-born CBB coaches (including Tony Bennett, Rick Majerus, Shaka Smart and... no Greg Gard). Molly also gets personal with Evan about how he had to dispose of trash back when he lived in small-town Wisconsin, and Evan wants to know why Molly's husband is "cheating on her with another sports show"! They also delve into some of the great football coaches from Wisconsin and why Ben Brust is STILL on Jim Rutledge's mind! Jim and Molly continue talking trash with some of the most unbearable people -- litterers and garbage-burners. They wrap up with Throwing Stones, including takes on a missed opportunity with the Amazon delivery person and Kawhi Leonard's indefinite injury.

Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown continue holding it down with Matt out WINNING in his international curling competitions! They react to some breaking news that came out right before the show -- Tony Bennett is retiring as the HC of Virginia basketball right on the eve of the CBB season! Is Bennett never serving as the HC of Badgers basketball one of the biggest "what-ifs" in Wisconsin sports, and is Tony following in his father's footsteps by retiring at the relatively young age of just 55? Jim, Molly and Primetime also run through the impressive list of the greatest Wisconsin-born CBB coaches, and they ask who is the greatest: Tony Bennett, Rick Majerus, Bruce Weber or Shaka Smart? Do Nate Oates or Greg Gard deserve to be on the list? Molly also goes down the rabbit-hole of small town Wisconsin and Greg Gard's birthplace in Cobb, WI. Jim and Molly shift into the Packers conversation ahead of this Sunday's game against the Texans at Lambeau Field. Given the 4-2 Packers' lackluster resume of opponents beaten, Jim says that the Packers need to beat 5-1 Houston to prove that they are a true Super Bowl contender. How impressive have the Packers been in their "best wins" this season (Colts, Titans and Cardinals)? They wrap up Hour 1 with the High Life Dive Bar of the Week -- Paoli Pub and Grill in Belleville!

Jim Rutledge and Molly Brown welcome in Evan Cohen for a surprise appearance as they react to the sudden retirement of UVA basketball head coach and Wisconsin basketball icon Tony Bennett. Jim asks Evan to provide some insight as the #1 Bennett family "document-orian". Evan shares his special connection to Dick Bennett and the Bennett family from his time at UW-Madison, and he gives his opinion on our list of the greatest Wisconsin-born CBB coaches (including Tony Bennett, Rick Majerus, Shaka Smart and... no Greg Gard). Molly also gets personal with Evan about how he had to dispose of trash back when he lived in small-town Wisconsin, and Evan wants to know why Molly's husband is "cheating on her with another sports show"! They also delve into some of the great football coaches from Wisconsin and why Ben Brust is STILL on Jim Rutledge's mind!

“The Kilcoyne Conversation” with @JoshSchertzSLU his plans for @SaintLouisMBB, fielding other offers, leaving Indiana State, and his admiration for Rick Majerus. Click here to listen to more "Kilcoyne Conversations"

Coach Schertz breaks down what his schedule is like right out of the gate, interviews & meetings with Saint Louis coaches + zooms with the recruits, the importance of creating a schedule with a lot of room to work, what about Saint Louis made him feel like it was the best move for him, what style he likes to coach and the kind of team he's hoping to build (and how it will look like his other teams), the impact of the impeding retirement of Saint Louis President Dr. Pestello had on his decision, how much Rick Majerus impacted him as a coach, the other coaches around the game that have impacted his career, why the question about the current ISU players is up in the air and how he's settling down in St. Louis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Schertz breaks down what his schedule is like right out of the gate, interviews & meetings with Saint Louis coaches + zooms with the recruits, the importance of creating a schedule with a lot of room to work, what about Saint Louis made him feel like it was the best move for him, what style he likes to coach and the kind of team he's hoping to build (and how it will look like his other teams), the impact of the impeding retirement of Saint Louis President Dr. Pestello had on his decision, how much Rick Majerus impacted him as a coach, the other coaches around the game that have impacted his career, why the question about the current ISU players is up in the air and how he's settling down in St. Louis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After sharing some Rick Majerus memories, Bernie reacts to the mundane injury updates on Dylan Carlson and Tommy Edman and the Cardinals continuing to false start Willson Contreras. Bernie also offers kudos to the Cardinals television analysts who aren't sugar-coating Nolan Arenado's continued struggles and lack of power at the plate.

Bernie talks about why he's excited to welcome in the Josh Schertz era at Saint Louis University, and how he's similar to late Billikens coach Rick Majerus.

Runnin' Utes assistant coach Chris Burgess stops by the podcast to discuss what went wrong in Washington, what needs to go right against Colorado, and shares a fantastic Rick Majerus story. Plus, we'll preview Saturday's contest with the Buffs, and more! Runnin' Hoops Podcast 30% Off Exclusive Deal! – FlyFitTees

OU head coach talks 2023-24 season, Rick Majerus, and more.

On this week's episode of Questions From The Audience, Tim answers questions from the TMA Fan Page and his email at tmckernan@insidestl.com.Topics include:-Comparing Mizzou fan expectations to Cardinals fan expectations-Dinner party etiquette-Lunch with Rick Majerus over a decade ago-Ella Reese needs to focus-The speech from American President-The direction Mizzou athletics is heading inPlease support our sponsors:Mark Hannah – Evergreen Wealth StrategiesJames Carlton Agency (State Farm)Design Aire Heating & CoolingMungenastLongo BiggsFollow us on Social Media: @TMASTL on Twitter, @tma_stl on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's episode of Questions From The Audience, Tim answers questions from the TMA Fan Page and his email at tmckernan@insidestl.com. Topics include: -Comparing Mizzou fan expectations to Cardinals fan expectations -Dinner party etiquette -Lunch with Rick Majerus over a decade ago -Ella Reese needs to focus -The speech from American President -The direction Mizzou athletics is heading in Please support our sponsors: Mark Hannah – Evergreen Wealth Strategies James Carlton Agency (State Farm) Design Aire Heating & Cooling Mungenast Longo Biggs Follow us on Social Media: @TMASTL on Twitter, @tma_stl on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Show Notes:• Intro Topic• Injured player example• Michigan football stealing signs• Justifying breaking rules• Rick Majerus example• Reading opponent's scout• Winning the right way• Celebrating the right way• Getting a technical on purpose

Treading off the beaten path a little bit this week with a pod with ESPN's Paul Biancardi, who has spent the better part of the last two decades examining recruiting at the grass roots level. We go through Paul's coaching career, including with Jim O'Brien, Tom Thibodeau and Rick Majerus. Along with that, we chat about modern recruiting, what can be changed to make things better and much more. Enjoy our chat!

Chris May Sits Down with Jodi Majerus, Lori Hoch of the Majerus Foundation and SLU Alum Kevin Lisch Ahead of the "Rick Majerus Court" dedication.

"Hanno": Hanno Möttöla is a Finnish basketball legend with experiences on all levels of the game as a player. After playing for the Utah Utes in the NCAA and getting drafted in the 2nd Round (40th by the Hawks) to play in the NBA, he continued his career in the Euroleague for TAU Ceramica (now Baskonia) before getting injured. He later played in Italy, Lithuania & other countries before retiring in 2008. After a short stint of away from the game, he decided to give it another go around and played for four more seasons in Finland before stepping away from the game in 2014 for good! Today, Hanno told me about his experiences in college playing for the legendary Rick Majerus in Utah and his short career in the NBA as well as the traumatizing experienced returning to Europe and playing through a tough ankle injury in TAU Ceramica. Hanno shared his experiences and lessons he learned from his playing career and gave very valuable retirement advice. The main discussion point was the Finnish basketball system in regards to the HBA Marsky basketball school in Helsinki and its selection process. A very insightful conversation about the nuances of scouting and recruiting in Finland! Please share and 'like' if you enjoyed this episode, plenty of nuggets in this one for everyone to share and 'have a bite' :) If you want to support this podcast (Ačiū!!): https://www.patreon.com/bmatke Topics: Rick Majerus & Utah TAU Ceramica Injury Losing the Love & Retirement HBA & System in Finland Style of Play / Philosophy Coaching Approach ATOs #HannoMottola #Hanno #FinlandBasketball #HBA #Marsky #UtahUtes  Finding Hanno: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannomottola/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hanno.mottola Twitter: https://twitter.com/HannoMottola LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanno-m%C3%B6tt%C3%B6l%C3%A4-aa336077/ HBA Website: https://www.hba.fi/  Sponsors: Not yet :) Finding “The Benas Podcast”: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-b-podcast/id1558492852?uo=4  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Bw5UJNSQLKo0wUybEIza3  Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-benas-podcast …or visit www.bmatke.com to find more info. Comment, Like & Share here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bmatke/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bmatke/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/bmatke3 www.bmatke.com 

Tim Drisdom dicusses his experineces with Racism, what it was like playing for legendary coach Rick Majerus at the University of Utah were Tim was apart of 3 conference championships and had a trip to the sweet 16. Tim also discusses his experience with losing loved ones and his faith in Christ which is fitting for easter weekend. 

Chris Harriman played two seasons in the NBL, playing for both the Sydney Kings and the Hunter Pirates (runner-up in the 2004 rookie of the year award) before taking up an opportunity to coach college basketball. Since then, he's coached at some of the top college basketball programs, including Saint Louis, Nebraska, New Mexico and the University of Cal (Berkley), where he is an assistant coach to  Mark Fox. While few may be aware of who Harriman is, many are familiar with his work. During his almost 20 years coaching in the US, he's helped develop some of the NBL's best talent, including Kevin Lisch, Keanu Pinder, Brian Conklin, Tim Coenraad, Rob Loe and Jack McVeigh, amongst many others. Harriman joins host Dan Boyce on the show to discuss a myriad of topics, ranging from the current state of college basketball, thoughts on the Australian basketball system compared to the USA, how the NBL hurt young basketball talent with the points system during the 2000s and advice for anyone hoping to play or coach in the US college system. Topics include... The role of an assistant coach in the US college system and how it compares to being an assistant coach in the NBL (2:00) His time with the Sydney Kings during the 98/99 season (5:30) Remembering the talent of former Kings import Acie Earl (8:30) Playing division II college basketball with Augusta State and its Aussie pipeline during the early 2000s (9:30) His return to the NBL after college and a season with the Hunter Pirates (11:00) How the NBL points system hurt the development of Australian talent, especially point guards (14:00) Developing some of the NBL's best talent, a list that includes Keanu Pinder, Kevin Lisch, Tim Coenraad, Brian Conklin, Jack McVeigh and many more (18:30) How US colleges view Aussie players right now (20:00) What Aussie players need to know if they want to play college basketball (22:00) How college basketball has dramatically changed since Covid (25:00) How things have changed now college players are ‘getting paid', and top players are now generating ‘six figures' (27:00) Lessons learnt from Rick Majerus and other coaches (30:00) What Aussie coaches need to know if they want to become a college basketball coach (34:00) Thoughts on coaching in the NBL (35:00) The biggest hurdles and the highlights faced during his basketball journey (40:00) Visit dunk.com.au for your next set of basketball uniforms. Listen to our previous interviews with the biggest stars in Australian Basketball. Head to Aussie Hoopla to check out previous podcasts featuring; Australian Basketball Legends - Luc Longley, Andrew Gaze, Shane Heal, Mark Bradtke, Leroy Loggins, David Andersen, Andrew Vlahov, Phil Smyth, CJ Bruton, Chris Anstey, Brett Maher, John Rillie, Tony Ronaldson, Damian Martin Current NBL Stars - Bryce Cotton, Chris Goulding, Jack White, Dejan Vasiljevic, Thomas Abercrombie, Daniel Johnson, Jason Cadee, Mitch McCarron, Anthony Drmic, Brad Newley, Kai Sotto, Luke Travers Our Finest Coaching Minds - Brian Goorjian, Barry Barnes, Joey Wright, Adrian Hurley, Aaron Fearne, Rob Beveridge, Ian Stacker, Shawn Dennis, Dean Vickerman, Trevor Gleeson, Lindsey Gaze, Ken Cole, Will Weaver, Bruce Palmer NBA Stars Past & Present - Andrew Bogut, Matthew Dellavedova, Stephen Jackson, Randy Livingston, Torrey Craig, Acie Earl, Josh Childress, Reggie Smith, Todd Lichti, Ryan Broekhoff, Doug Overton The NBL's Greatest Imports - Darryl McDonald, Ricky Grace, Derek Rucker, Leon Trimmingham, Scott Fisher, Lanard Copeland, Mike Mitchell, Darnell Mee, Isaac Burton, Adonis Jordan, Shawn Redhage, Willie Farley, Al Green, Corey "Homicide" Williams, Steve Woodberry, Doug Overton, Kevin Lisch And the men who run things - Larry Kestelman, Mal Speed, Paul Maley, Vince Crivelli, Jeremy Loeliger, Chris Pongrass, Jeff Van Groningen, Bob Turner, Danny Mills All that and much more. Follow @AussieHoopla on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook or email us at info@aussiehoopla.com

The Runnin' Utes, led by Craig Smith, have been a force to be reckoned with in Pac-12 play. What's led to the big second-year leap, and what has Coach Smith done to get the best out of his players? Branden Carlson has taken his game to another level, but what makes this roster so potent? Can the Utes make the tournament, and what did Coach Cravens learn from coaching under Rick Majerus? On today's episode of Locked On Utes, JT Wistrcill is joined by former Utah Men's basketball coach Joe Cravens to discuss the recent success of the Runnin' Utes Follow the show: @LockedOnUtes Follow JT: @Jtwistrcill Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…   https://link.chtbl.com/LOCBB?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More  https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! LinkedIn LinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply. Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. FanDuel Make Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Runnin' Utes, led by Craig Smith, have been a force to be reckoned with in Pac-12 play. What's led to the big second-year leap, and what has Coach Smith done to get the best out of his players?Branden Carlson has taken his game to another level, but what makes this roster so potent? Can the Utes make the tournament, and what did Coach Cravens learn from coaching under Rick Majerus?On today's episode of Locked On Utes, JT Wistrcill is joined by former Utah Men's basketball coach Joe Cravens to discuss the recent success of the Runnin' UtesFollow the show: @LockedOnUtesFollow JT: @JtwistrcillFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…  https://link.chtbl.com/LOCBB?sid=YouTubeLocked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollegeSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!LinkedInLinkedIn jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at Linkedin.com/lockedoncollege Terms and conditions apply.Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKEDON15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.FanDuelMake Every Moment More. Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet to get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Free Bets – win or lose! Visit Fanduel.com/LockedOn today to get startedFANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why it was the effort more than any specific play or dunk that Anthony Edwards brought against Memphis that the Wolves need moving forward. Dan and Gaardsy Ode one of their favorite guests Rick Majerus, who died 10 years ago today.

Dan Barreiro opens the show explaining why it was the effort more than any specific play or dunk that Anthony Edwards brought against Memphis that the Wolves need moving forward. Dan and Gaardsy Ode one of their favorite guests Rick Majerus, who died 10 years ago today.

Slappin' Glass sits down this week with the Assistant Coach for the Utah Jazz, as well as Head Coach for Team USA during the 2022 Americup, Alex Jensen! The trio dive into the interesting topics of 5 v. 5, role definition, and talk playing the triangle and 2 with Rick Majerus and "Drop Coverage" during the always fun "Start, Sub, or Sit?!"To join coaches and staff from the NBA to High School from over 40 different countries taking advantage of an SG Plus membership, visit HERE!

We've just got to welcome one of the most underrated PGs in the history of the game to the Knuckleheads podcast. Cali's finest, y'all. It's Andre Miller! Dre takes the guys through his 17 year career in the league and all the unique things that made this guy a point guard everyone wanted to play with. Tune in! High school in Watts, California to college in Salt Lake City, Utah Being a top ten draft pick and his start in Cleveland Hidden roller skating talent, why D always wanted to play with him, and when Dre became a risk-taking PG Clippers with Q, Denver with Melo, and Philly with Iguodala Dre's signature between the legs drive, playing against Shaq, meeting MJ His hilarious first big purchase, living off the grid, and California basketball over the years About Our Hosts: NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls. Other places to find Knuckleheads:  Subscribe on Youtube Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.