In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin chats with director of season two of ESPN’s Full Court Press Nikki Spetseris. Nikki chats how Notre Dame All-American guard Hannah Hidalgo, LSU sensation Flau'jae Johnson and USC standout forward Kiki Iriafen ended up as the three athletes chosen for the show, how they created the series, and how Full Court Press highlights the continued rise of women’s ba...
In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin and Allan are joined by Growth and Sports Partnerships Lead Alexa Garay and Jerred Mace CEO and Lead Designer at OneCourt. OneCourt is making live sports more accessible to fans with Blindness or Low Vision. They’ve worked with the Blind and Low Vision community to design a haptic device that conveys hard-to-describe details through spatial vibration and gen...
In this edition of Hoopsology, Allan, Matt and Justin jump into the NBA Playoffs and discuss the Pacers eliminating the Bucks and forcing questions to be asked in Milwaukee. Also, we debate whether Tyrese Haliburton's father should receive a ban from attending NBA games, recap the current first-round series, and discuss the NBA’s ratings increase.
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In this edition of Hoopsology, Allan and Justin welcome Sara Weiss, the author of The Totally Awesome World of Caitlin Clark. The Totally Awesome World of Caitlin Clark is jam-packed with fun facts, basketball stats, and thought-provoking questions for young readers, and we get Sara's perspective on creating a book about Caitlin catered to kids. We also break down why Caitlin Clark is a basketball...
In this edition of Hoopsology, Leigh Ellis returns to recap his 2024 of traveling the world to play pick-up basketball, why basketball is a sport best suited for artistic expression, his opinions on the modern NBA, the cultural connections between basketball and food, and more.
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In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin chats with TNT Lister of the Harlem Globetrotters to talk about her favorite basketball moments, her basketball journey in college, how she became a Globetrotter, and her opinions on the explosion of popularity of the WNBA.
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In this edition of Hoopsology, Matt Thomas returns with Justin and Allan to recap the latest basketball headlines featuring Suns owner Mat Ishbia’s season ending press conference in which he went after the media and defended his actions of firing his coach, breakdown the WNBA Draft, and Adam Silver’s thoughts on the Luka trade. Then we dive into all the first-round playoff matchups, including ...
In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin chats with the television voice of the Atlanta Hawks, Bob Rathbun about the Atlanta Hawks facing off against the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament, why the Hawks having a great roster of young talent, why tanking is harming the NBA, and why Zaccharie Risacher should be Rookie of the Year.
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In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin is joined by the author of The Fast Track: Inside the Surging Business of Women's Sports, Jane McManus. Jane discussed the creative process of detailing the rise of women’s sports, which women’s leagues are poised for growth, the recent popularity of the WNBA, and more.
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In this edition of Hoopsology ITL Allan and Justin discuss Carmelo Anthony getting elected into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, Ja Morant fined $75,000 for twice making an inappropriate gesture and Allan observations as the NBA draws to a close including why he thinks this season of the NBA has been awesome, his playoff favorites, Kevin Durant’s legacy and more.
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In this edition of Hoopsology, CEO of USA Basketball Jim Tooley joins Justin to talk about Team USA’s new book, The USA Basketball Coaching Guide for All Levels is a resource for all who participate in the game. Tooley explains why the Team USA coaching guide should be a tool for all basketball players at any level. He also reflects on Team USA’s Basketball winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olymp...
In this edition of Hoopsology, Jim Lampley joins Matt and Justin to discuss the creative process of his new book, It Happened! A Uniquely Lucky Life in Sports Television. Lampley also talks about the effect of social media and technology on sports journalism, greatness in sports, and his favorite basketball memories.
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In this edition of Hoopsology, Matt and Justin return to the Lab to discuss the New Mexico Lobos' run in the NCAA tournament and how the recent changes of NIL and the transfer portal have changed college basketball. We also debate who will win MVP, SGA vs Jokic, will the WNBA will go on strike, the aftermath of LeBron confronting Stephen A. Smith, and the hosts give their sneaky playoff picks.
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March Madness is in full swing and a perfect companion to the tournament is the book, The Magnificent Seven: College Basketball's Blue Bloods. The book unveils the secrets behind college basketball’s true royalty, the seven powerhouse programs that have dominated the NCAA Tournament for decades. In this episode of Hoopsology Justin is joined by the book's co-author, Jeff Tiberii. Jeff breaks why...
In this edition of Hoopsology, Justin sits down with Emmy-winning legendary sports broadcaster and author of That Deserves a Wow: Untold Stories of Legends and Champions, Their Wins and Heartbreaks: Chris Myers. Myers talks about his favorite basketball memories, the creative process of writing his book, the evolution of sports broadcasting, navigating breaking sports news stories, and the curre...
In this episode of Hoopsology, Cleveland Cavaliers radio play-by-play announcer Tim Alcorn joins Matt, Allan, and Justin to talk all things Cavs, NBA broadcasting, and his favorite basketball memories! 🎙️🏀
We dive deep into Tim’s journey into sports broadcasting, what makes NBA radio play-by-play special, and how he brings the excitement of Cavs basketball to fans every night. Plus, w...
In this exclusive Hoopsology interview, Justin and Matt sit down with Washington Wizards radio play-by-play announcer Dave Johnson to discuss why the Wizards’ future is brighter than it seems, despite their current record. Dave shares insider analysis on the team’s rebuilding process, young talent, and what fans should be excited about moving forward.
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Get an exclusive inside look at Court of Gold, Netflix’s highly anticipated documentary on the Olympic Basketball Tournament in Paris! 🎬🏀 Director Jake Rogal joins Hoopsology to break down the fierce international competition featuring superstars like LeBron James, Nikola Jokić, Kevin Durant, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, and more!
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From LeBron James and the Lakers’ championship hopes to Joel Embiid’s MVP chase and Victor Wembanyama’s rise to superstardom, hosts Matt, Allan, and Justin dive into the hottest topics including the Face of the NBA debate, breaking down whether superstars should embrace the spotlight, Anthony Edwards’ viral comments, and if an international player can truly be the face of the league. Plus,...
In this episode of Hoopsology, host Justin Goodrum sits down with Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever insider Scott Agness (@FieldhouseFiles) to break down the latest buzz surrounding both franchises.
🏀 Can the Indiana Pacers build on last season’s success and make a deep playoff run? We dive into the team’s strengths, potential weaknesses, and what needs to happen for them to become a serious...
