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Welcome to The Traveling Hoopers a podcast for hoopers by hoopers. We interview fans and reporters at the same time bringing #NBATwitter's best minds to the table with your favorite media members. We breakdown NBA, College, and High School basketballl topics! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-traveling-hoopers/support
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Dr. Theresa Runstedtler breaks down the themes of Black Ball and the political history of the NBA
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Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA details the political landscape of the NBA from 1960s to the 1980s. In the Traveling Hoopers first book club we parse through the themes of the groundbreaking book. We interview Black Ball author Dr. Theresa Runstedtler to find out more about her hit…
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Black Ball: How the NBA prevented Simon Gourdine from being NBA commissioner | THP Book Club Part 2
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Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA details the political landscape of the NBA from 1960s to the 1980s. In the Traveling Hoopers first book club we parse through the themes of the groundbreaking book. Part 2 details the rise and plateau of lawyer Simon Gourdine's career with the NBA an…
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Black Ball: How the NBA change Connie Hawkins and Spencer Haywood | The Traveling Book Club Part 1
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Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation that Saved the Soul of the NBA details the political landscape of the NBA from 1960s to the 1980s. In the Traveling Hoopers first book club we parse through the themes of the groundbreaking book. Part 1 deals with the exile of possible NBA stars Connie Hawkins and Spencer Haywood …
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Prospect's Corner: Top 5 Standout Prospects from FSU UCF and Santa Fe basketball camp
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The Prospects corner returns with special guest Jake Perper of The Hoop Vibe discuss their top 5 players from FSU, UCF, and Santa team Camps. Prospects mentioned: Marcus Allen, Jalen "Roc" Lee, Nick Womack, Marcis Ponder, Chris Washington Jr., and more Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home Twitter: https://tw…
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Adam Silver's biggest test, NBA Finals, and Ja Morant's suspension
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If Adam Silver is building up suspense for Ja Morant's suspension we have to make a game out of a ridiculous situation. Before we get to the over/unders we talk the changing landscape of basketball and what Adam has to do to make it a success and the NBA Finals through two games.Catch More Of Our Content Here!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creato…
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NBA player's podcast are ruining the fun, WNBA super teams, Devin Booker and Nikola Jokic's GOD mode
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We take a step back from the heat of the playoffs to talk about everything basketball. That means discussing why NBA player podcast are ruining rumor mills, WNBA super teams with a twist of disfunction, and much more. Subscribe now we'll have new episode as often as we feel like it.Catch More Of Our Content Here!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cre…
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The De'Aaron Fox is a star, Dillon Brooks is the best villain in sports, and NA playoff outlook
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The NBA playoffs are amazing. We're watching the changing of the guard as NBA superstars take on young teams looking to put their stamp on the game. We breakdown each playoff matchup and what makes the favorite most likely to close out the series. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home Twitter: https://twitter…
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You're taking a moment a way from the kids! Women's NCAA championship discussion
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People showed their whole hand with their takes on the Women's championship game. It was less about the game and more about the perceived behaviors of the players on the court. Angel Reese became the villain of so many people's story that it felt sinister. She's loud she brash and unapologetically herself and some saw an issue with it. There was lo…
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Upsets put the Madness in March Madness and the Brandon Miller debate
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Its been a rough March Madness for blue blood schools. They've been taking out just as fast as your hope to win your bracket pool. We talk about how the transfer portal is giving more teams a chance for postseason success an how big name school must pivot to stay viable in March. We have to visit the Brandon Miller discussion too. The way his name'…
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Another all star weekend and I'm feeling old. Nothing but Mac McClung made the all star weekend better. Y'all still need to learn some dunk contest etiquette. It was just another boring weekend. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelinghooper?lang=en IG: https://www.instagra…
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5 burning questions for the second half of the NBA season
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The second half of the season can change the face of the league. As playoff time approaches teams will step up and others will drop off. We raise five questions that could flip the league on its head. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelinghooper?lang=en IG: https://www.in…
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How the biggest NBA trade deadline moves effect the League
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The NBA trade deadline shook up the league. We saw a contender shredded as Kyrie went to Boston and Kevin Durant forced a trade to Phoenix. Those may be the biggest names to hit the market but how do they effect championship odds? We discuss that and the irony of some of the moves made during the trade deadline. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patr…
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The Best parts of the Kyrie Trade and the Memphis Grizzlies struggle
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We all know how hard the Luka and Kyrie Irving fit is going to be. They'll need the rest of the season to scratch the surface of what they can do. In the meantime we get two of the biggest headliners in the league on the same team. They're faces will tell it all. In Memphis we're training our attention to on court matters. The dribble hand off offe…
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Breaking down potential 2023 NBA lottery picks high school games
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Ever wondered what these high level draft prospects looked like in high school? The Traveling Hoopers knows and break down the game of lottery picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelinghooper?lang=en IG: https://www.instagram.com/traveling_hoopers…
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Hoops Talk Vol. 1 | Sharpe vs Grizzlies, Denver Nugget's pace, & We finally figure out Dame's motive
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We get back to our roots with a high level conversation about Shannon Sharpe's hands versus NBA players, The King going crazy as he closes in on Kareem, and much more. Tune in with us on social! Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelinghooper?lang=en IG: https://www.instagra…
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Comparing your favorite rapper to top NBA Players
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We're taking a break from our normal NBA updates to give you four rounds rapper comparisons. Whose more prolific than Drake? Who had a bigger year than TJ Warren the faded into the background? Who had a harder fall from grace than Dwight Howard? We have all the answers here. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-h…
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10 things we learned about each NBA team on Christmas
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LeBron is getting old, Luka is unstoppable and eight things we learned on Christmas. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelinghooper?lang=en IG: https://www.instagram.com/traveling_hoopers/?hl=en Website: https://travelinghoopers.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcas…
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CBB has one of the best kickoffs in the sports world. As basketball fans we ate and sat in front of the TV all week. We talk about the best games, prospects, and critique your favorite one and done coach once again. CBB has one of the best kickoffs in the sports world. As basketball fans we ate and sat in front of the TV all week. We talk about the…
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We Hate your Favorite NBA team because of you!
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Its early in the season so we have to talk a little junk about fan bases. We break down the worse fans in the league. We're looking at you Knick fans. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelinghooper?lang=en IG: https://www.instagram.com/traveling_hoopers/?hl=en Website: http…
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What's been happening in the NBA? 6 best storylines in the league
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Host Allen Pettigrew Jr. has been dead to the world after a move. Co-host Phillip Dixon and Calvin McGowan catch him up on the biggest storylines around the NBA. Show Notes 1:50 lakers suck 10:11 nets shit show 32:00 jazz thriving 36:00 Bol Bol gets a shot 42:30 perfect Nucks 50:50 golden state struggles Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: htt…
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Inevitable 2022 NBA season moments and top performances from opening week
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What happens first; Patrick Beverly cusses out the entire Laker team or the Jazz lose a game? We discuss all the budding storylines of the early NBA season and more. Then we show a little love in our new segments the get busy all stars. Its all about the guys having the best week around the league and the young boys are running away with the league…
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We're Back! Favorite Off season Storylines, Championship predictions, MVP predictions, and a new segment
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The NBA season kicks off this week and we're back with predictions, jokes, and a hot new segment. With the longest off season in years in the rearview join us for all the fun we'll have in 2022-23 season. NBA championship and MVP predictions are in and their HOT. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home Twitter:…
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Prep Hoops Quick Hits: Top 250 Expo Top 5s W/ Regional Scout Bruce Williams
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Prep Hoops Regional Scout Allen Pettigrew Jr. Sits down with Prep Hoops Regional Scout Bruce Williams to discuss the top 5 players at Florida and Nevada's top 250 expos. We feature former top 150 prospect AJ Pierre Jerome, speedster Taveon Jones, Jalen Butler, and many more prospects. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com…
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Where Is He Now?! NBA Free Agency Edition
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Its time for everyone' favorite time of the year: NBA Free Agency. Big names have already signed deal and bigger names are requesting trades. Tune into to play Where is he now as we break down signings and their impact on teams. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelinghoope…
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Why are Kendrick Perkins & Draymond Green Beefing | Old Media VS New Media
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There's nothing better than two giant men arguing. It can be exciting but when you argue over social media it loses its flare. Today we look into the beef between Draymond Green and Kendrick Perkins. Let's just say you can learn about how they want to be represented in the media game. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com…
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The Most Balanced NBA Finals In A Decade | Boston Celtics versus Golden State Warriors
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The Warriors ability to score in bunches compounded on the Celtics lack of ball security to tie the series 1-1. The Celtics may be the more talented team but the Warriors know how to win. We talk numbers and eye test in the episode of the Traveling Hoopers Podcast. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home Twitte…
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What Makes The Golden State Warriors NBA Finals Favorites Against The Boston Celtics
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The theme of this NBA Finals is experience vs youth. The Warriors have played in 5 of 8 NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics last played in more than a decade ago a time where there oldest vet was still on his rookie deal. I'm rooting for the new wave but the old wave just know how to seal the deal. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.pa…
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Pat Bev's Media debut, Game 7 meltdowns, & Conference Finals Matchups
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Patrick Beverly just made the best debut in sports talk show history. We watch the biggest game 7 meltdowns EVER! Then we get into the most entertaining matchups of the playoff the conference finals Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelinghooper?lang=en IG: https://www.inst…
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Round 2 is getting spicy! Injuries, Family Beef, & Superstars | PHX Mavs, PHI MIA, NBA Draft Talk
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Round 2 is spicy! Golden State & Memphis are giving us flashes of 80s and 90s basketball but its to the detriment of players. Gary Payton II fell victim to a hard foul. Now Ja Morant could miss the series with a unexplained knee injury. Its the young guard versus the old guard and its going to be a 6 games. We talk about the Luka show and how tough…
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What Draymond Green's Media career mean to basketball How Warriors shake up against Grizzlies
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Draymond Green is making his transition into the media game like no one other. He's doing post game recaps , breaking down series, and tweeting up a storm. Green is doing something we've never seen but is it worth the squeeze? Phillip drops an engaging remarks on how its shaping up for him in his twilight years. Support us on Patreon to get episode…
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The Nets Real Problem & Ja Morant's Unselfishness | NBA Playoffs
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The Brooklyn Nets became the Brooklyn Sweeps after the Celtics closed out a tight game 4. There's a few people to blame but my eye is on Steve Nash in our new topic the Tip Off. We drag him for his lack of effective adjustments and trash anyone defending his poor job. Then Calvin breaks down the youthful struggles happing in the Memphis Grizzlies a…
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Prospect's Podcast With Prep Hoops National Analyst Ryan James #TheStage | Kadyn Betts, Dallas Bear, Trey'Dez Green & More
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The Prep Hoops first live period event was a success. After the trip to Indianapolis I sat down with Ryan James National Analyst with Prep Hoops. We talk our top 5 prospects, top teams from each region, and the recruitment of the weekend's top players. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home Twitter: https://tw…
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Playoff Recaps: Timberwolves vs Grizzlies Bulls vs Bucks Celtics vs Nets
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Game 1 is in the bucks for all 16 playoff teams teams. Our analyst discuss the keys to success for Boston, Milwaukee, and Memphis to make it past their matchups. Just how far will adjustments get these teams. Find out on another episode of The Traveling Hoopers Podcast! Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home T…
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NBA Playoff Predictions: Who Comes out the East? Who comes out of the West?
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The playoff tournament begins todays marking the beginning of the post season. We're looking at a wide open championship with Milwaukee and Phoenix looking like the clear cut favorites. Will continuity win out or are we in for a big surprise? The Traveling Hoopers gang weighs in bringing their conference champion predictions, matchup break downs, a…
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Elite 8 coverage, Showtime review, & Miami Heat Culture Exposed
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We talk the X's and O's of the Sweet 16 and Elite 8. Dive into the best basketball tv show of all time. Great show for psychology students not so much for the show's stars. Then we talk about Miami's worst attraction the Miami Heat stadium. Catch More Of Our Content Here! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creator-home Twitter: https://twitter.com/tr…
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March Madness comes with well madness. We discuss the biggest games and upsets on both the men's and women's bracket until disaster struck and we lost half the episodes. So today we discuss busted brackets, Saint Peters over Kentucky, and prepared Phillip is to say the tournament is rigged any time Kansas loses on a deep run. Catch More Of Our Cont…
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The Nets Are Poo, Jayson Tatum fourth quarter heroics, and The Grizzlies Kryptonite
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The gang took in games after a brutal schedule of high school basketball. Jayson Tatum is on a scorcher scoring 142 points over three games including 54 on the Nets. We discuss how he's taking over fourth quarter and what this means for Celtics playoff hopes. Then we shift to the Nets who are a complete dumpster fire. Not a clue how they turn this …
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NBA All Star Weekend Duds & A Mush For The Ages
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To say All star weekend was a snooze fest would be accurate. The skills challenge was the most entertaining event, the three point contest can be done by anyone but KAT did go crazy, and lets not even talk about the dunk contest. Steph Curry and the All Star game were highlights. You have to cheer for 16 threes and a guy posting 50 point in the mos…
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NBA Trade Deadline Special: What Every Move Means For Each Team
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The NBA trade deadline brings excitement every year but this one was special. James Harden is with another MVP candidate, Ben Simmons could be the piece Brooklyn has been missing, The Kings move in mysterious ways, and so much more! Catch More Of Our Content Here! Twitter: https://twitter.com/travelinghooper?lang=en IG: https://www.instagram.com/tr…
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Andrew Wiggins Deserves To Be An All Star, Draymond's Claim To Greatness, & Ja Morant's Comparison
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Twitter was in an uproar when Andrew Wiggins was announced as an All Star starter. Yes he had help and yes we hate that fan votes weigh so much towards All star selections but that man deserves his selection. Argue with yourselves in the comments. We congratulate each all star and explain what got them the honor. Then Phillip picks a fight with Dra…
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City Of Palms Classic Top 5 | Prospect's Corner Podcast With Guest Joe Tipton
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Joe Tipton of Tipton Edits & ON3 joins us for a special edition of the Prospect's Corner Podcast. In this episode we're talking our top 5 guys from the City of Palms Classic. Prospects from NIBC and future members of SEC and ACC all make an appearance including Duke commit Dariq Whitehead. There's some dark horse prospects that could really shake u…
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Ja Morant's All Time Block, Klay Thompson's Return, Bol Bol In Detroit, & CBB News
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This week of hoops was filled with heart warming storylines and all time performances. Ja Morant had the best block since Giannis Antetokounmpo's oop destroying chasedown in the finals. We were so hype about guys hitting their heads on the backboard how about your whole upper body! Klay Thompson returned to the court with the ultimate green light. …
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Rudy Gobert's Special szn, Derozan for MVP, Kyrie IS BACK
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The gang is back to look ahead to Kyrie Irving's first game of the 2021-22 season. It's a necessary move when the Nets and the rest of the NBA is being plagued by the virus. Demar DeRozan is putting up the best numbers of his career and giving the Chicago Bulls are chance to make it out the East. We talk about how Rudy Gobert's best season of his c…
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Montverde v IMG, NIBC, & Memphis Hardwood Classic | Prospect's Corner Podcast
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Prep Hoops National Recruiting Analyst Allen Pettigrew Jr. hits the Prospect's Corner with Traveling Hooper's College Basketball Analyst Calvin McGowan. The two break down the best prospects from the first ever NIBC conference games in Montverde and the Memphis Hardwood Classic. We cover players from all levels including 5 star blue chip prospects …
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Suns V Warriors: Battle For The West, Chicago Bulls Are Top 5, & Future NBA First Rounders
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The last week of hoops ended a 18 game win streak, saw the Ball Brothers go back and forth, and exposed the world to future NBA lottery picks. The Suns have found the answer to slowing down Steph Curry in their back to back games though they lost game two without Devin Booker and several minutes of a hurt Mikal Bridges. We're looking at a possible …
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Can The Warriors keep this up? How Does MPJ Affect the Nuggets? Kemba Out Of Rotation & More NBA News
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Steph & the warriors have been on a tear! Klay may return in a month or so but I can't help but feel uneasy. Is this run sustainable? Can the Warriors stay healthy to see them steamroll the league in another monster 60+ win season? We talk about why they're making us nervous & so much more. Enjoy! Get well soon MPJ Catch More Of Our Content Here! T…
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CBB Biggest Games: Never Play Gonzaga In November! NBA Draft Prospects In Week 1
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Gonzaga looks ready to steam roll the NCAA once again. With six losses in November over the last 5 years we beg the question is pointless to play Mark Few and the Bulldogs in November? Kansas looks to be in good hands as Ochai Agbaji takes the leap in to a bonafied CBB superstar. To get into some NBA topics we talk NBA draft prospects the underperf…
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CBB Basketball Kick Off: Best Storylines, Memphis' Depth, KU's Natty Chance, & More
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We bring you a CBB special episode of the podcast with Busting Brackets Site Expert Tristan Freeman. We talk top storylines ahead of the season, freshman we're excited for, predict POTY, and NCAA National Championship contenders. Will Drew Timme add to his trophy case? How does Caleb Houstan fill those holes of Isaiah Livers and Franz Wagner? Found…
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Biggest Surprises Of The NBA Season: Top 5 Knicks, Dwight Howard's Snub, MPJ In A Slump, & More
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Week 3 of the NBA gave us nothing worth talking about except Kevin Durant's frustrations yet we have some surprises. We talk about how Dwight Howard is the biggest snub and who he should replace, The Knicks road to a top 5 spot in the East, Michael Porter Jr. slumping in what we believed would be his breakout season, & the parallels between the Kni…
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NBA Hot Takes: Steph 3rd MVP, Ja For Most Improved, Top 5 Bulls
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We're just a week into the season which means growing pains are apparent around the league. Well for some teams and players. Others like Steph Curry, Ja Morant, and the Chicago Bulls are turning heads with their early play. So this week we go into Hot Takes. Join us for a MVP prediction switch, who may be the best finisher in the league, why the Ne…
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