Ever wonder how a former player ends up on an NBA coaching staff a few years after retiring? Hoopsology sits down with a leader from the NBA's Coaching Development Program (CDP) — Erjaam Hayes. Originally launched in 1988 as the NBA Assistant Coaches Program before being rebranded in 2022, he breaks down exactly how that pipeline actually works.
After sharing a personal origin story rooted in a...
Bullets Forever editor and Wizards Podcast host Greg Feinberg joins Hoopsology for a deep dive into one of the most dramatic rebuild turnarounds in recent NBA history, breaking down everything from the roster's new identity to the arena renovations reshaping the franchise's future.
Greg opens by capturing the mood in Washington after a stretch of just 50 combined wins over three seasons: optimi...
Orlando Magic radio play-by-play voice Jake Chapman joins Hoopsology for an in-depth conversation about his unconventional path to the booth, the realities of modern sports broadcasting, and why he believes this could finally be the year the Magic break through.
Jake opens with a personal memory — falling in love with basketball as a five-year-old in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, dribbling a black M...
Kevin Danna, the radio voice of the Golden State Valkyries, joins Hoopsology for a deep, wide-ranging conversation covering the most unprecedented expansion story in recent sports memory, his own remarkable broadcasting journey, and where basketball's biggest leagues are headed next.
Kevin opens with a personal favorite-memory tradition — crying as a kid after John Paxson's Game 6 shot sealed t...
Tony Reali — the longtime host of ESPN's Around the Horn and founding "Stat Boy" of PTI — joins Hoopsology for an unfiltered conversation about basketball, sports media, and the moments that shaped a generation of fans. Tony opens up about his New Jersey Nets fandom, Tony Kornheiser's infamous Darko Milicic vs. LeBron James take, Steph Curry's forgotten turnover in the 2016 NBA Finals, and how...
Hoopsology sits down with Matthew Hamachek, co-director (alongside Erica Sashin) of Apple TV's new three-part docuseries "The Dynasty: UConn Huskies," premiering today, to go behind the scenes of one of the most anticipated sports documentaries of the year.
The conversation opens with Hoopsology's signature tradition — asking guests for their favorite basketball memory — where Matthew share...
ESPN play-by-play commentator Sam Gore joins the Hoopsology Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about his two-decade career covering college basketball, tennis, volleyball, gymnastics, and more. Since joining ESPN in 2004, Gore has become one of the most trusted voices in women's college basketball — and in this episode, he opens up about the moments, people, and philosophy that shaped his c...
Justin Goodrum, Matt Thomas, and Allan Muenzler are back with a packed episode of "In the Lab," covering a coaching legend's legacy, a WNBA season boiling over with controversy, and a fresh update on one of the NBA's biggest ongoing scandals.
The guys open with some personal updates and a preview of upcoming interviews — including a 45-minute conversation with former "Around the Horn" host Tony...
The WNBA has never been more popular — or more chaotic behind the scenes. In this episode, Hoopsology welcomes back Front Office Sports reporter Colin Salao to unpack the business stories shaping the league that aren't showing up in the box scores.
Colin starts by breaking down the exhaustion players and front offices are feeling around the ongoing Sophie Cunningham/Indiana Fever storyline, a...
Washington, DC basketball is having a moment, and Hoopsology sat down with Wizards and Mystics beat reporter Jared Spence (WizardsAndMysticsLead) to break down why both teams are suddenly impossible to ignore.
On the Mystics side, Jared discusses how a franchise that started the season under a cloud of GM uncertainty has exceeded expectations at 13-12 heading into the All-Star break, currently ...
The WNBA's rookie class continues to steal headlines, and Hoopsology welcomes back CBS Sports' Isabel Gonzalez to break down everything happening heading into the second half of the season. Isabel shares her latest rookie rankings and offers a deep, insider look at the players reshaping the league.
The conversation centers on Olivia Miles, Isabel's top-ranked rookie since day one, and the case fo...
The Philadelphia 76ers just had one of the most stunning offseasons in NBA history, and Hoopsology sat down with Sixers beat writer Austin Crowell (Sports Illustrated) to break down exactly how it all came together.
In this episode, Austin walks through the chain of events that led to LeBron James and Jaylen Brown both landing in Philadelphia — from the Celtics' surprising willingness to move B...
The New York Knicks finally did it — ending a 53-year championship drought — and Hoopsology sat down with New York Post Sports anchor and "New York's Got Game" host Dexter Henry to capture what this moment truly means for the city and its fans.
In this episode, Dexter takes us inside the emotional whirlwind of the night the Knicks clinched the title, sharing a deeply personal story about thin...
LeBron James shocked the NBA world by signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Hoopsology Podcast crew jumped on an emergency episode of "In the Lab" to react in real time. Hosts Matt Thomas, Justin Goodrum, and Alan Muenzler break down everything from LeBron's surprising social media announcement to what this blockbuster move actually means for a Sixers roster that now features Joel Embiid, J...
The Hoopsology Podcast welcomes Nate Milton and Ray Williams from the Kings of Sport Podcast and Nefarious Media Network for an in-depth discussion covering the biggest stories in basketball and beyond.
The crew breaks down the rapid growth of the WNBA, discussing Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Olivia Miles, Paige Bueckers, A'ja Wilson, the Minnesota Lynx, Atlanta Dream, expansion franchises, offi...
The NBA offseason has completely reshaped the league—and we're breaking down every major move.
In this episode of Hoopsology In The Lab, Justin Goodrum, Matt Thomas, and Allan Muenzler analyze one of the most transformative NBA offseasons in recent memory. From blockbuster trades to LeBron James' uncertain future, this episode dives deep into the moves that could determine the next NBA champi...
On this episode of Hoopsology, we're joined by legendary Chicago Bulls writer Sam Smith, longtime NBA journalist and co-author alongside Phil Jackson of Masters of the Game: A Conversational History of the NBA and 75 Legendary Players.
Sam shares incredible firsthand stories from covering the NBA for decades and discusses how basketball has evolved from the days of Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russel...
What does the future of basketball look like? On this episode of Hoopsology, Justin Goodrum sits down with Erik Anderson, Chief Executive Officer at SportIQ, to discuss the next evolution of basketball training: the smart basketball.
Sport IQ partnered with Spalding to create a basketball that combines cutting-edge technology, AI, and real-time analytics to help players improve their game. Eric...
The New York Knicks are NBA champions for the first time in 53 years! On this episode of Hoopsology In The Lab, Matt Thomas, Justin Goodrum, and Allan Muenzler break down one of the most memorable NBA Finals in recent history as the Knicks defeat Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
The crew discusses why the Knicks’ championship run was so compelling, how Jalen Brunson became one of ...
What does it really take to become an elite basketball player?
In this episode of the Hoopsology Podcast, Justin Goodrum sits down with renowned basketball trainer and player development specialist Dorian Lee, who has worked with nationally ranked high school prospects, elite college athletes, international professionals, Olympians, WNBA players, and NBA stars.
Dorian shares his incredible journ...
