Best Basketball Coaching Strategy and Analytics Podcasts (2024)

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#279: 2024 NBA Draft (post Summer League) 1:20:15

35m ago1:20:15

1:20:15

With the knowledge of summer league, Ahmed Jama of Swish Theory joins to discuss the 2024 NBA draft. Are there hidden stars in this class? Are the top picks ready to play right away? And who, if anyone, stood out after Summer League in Vegas? Follow Ahmed @slipthescreen. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball --- Support this podcast: https:…

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Episode 330: Mike Magpayo, Adjustments, Confidence, and Analytics 53:24

6h ago53:24

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Guest: Mike Magpayo, UC Riverside Head Coach In this week's coaching conversation, UC Riverside head coach Mike Magpayo joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on adjustments, confidence, and analytics. Mike Magpayo has set a new standard for UC Riverside men's basketball, entering his fifth year as full-time head coach in 2024-25 after havi…

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#278: The best 3&Ds of the Pace & Space Era 1:16:47

4d ago1:16:47

1:16:47

We continue our “Best of Pace & Space” series by looking at the best “Three and D” players of the last decade. What's the history of 3&D? Do better teams tend to have more of these players? And who has been the best of this archetype? With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotif…

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Episode 329: Matt Driscoll, Embracing Change and Dots on the Map 1:10:17

1d ago1:10:17

1:10:17

Guest: Matt Driscoll, North Florida Head Coach In this week's coaching conversation, North Florida head coach Matthew Driscoll joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on embracing change and dots on the map. Coach Driscoll is the all-time winningest coach in ASUN history and has won over 250 games at North Florida. He is a three-time ASUN Co…

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Episode 328: Greg Kampe, I Just Want to Win 48:46

3d ago48:46

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Guest: Greg Kampe, Head Coach at Oakland University Numerous achievements and milestones mark Kampe’s coaching career. He is the current longest-tenured coach at a single school dating back to 1984 when Oakland was an NCAA D2 school. Kampe has coached five NBA players, led four teams to the Division 1 NCAA Tournament, and has a chance to win his 70…

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#277: The best iso scorers of the Pace & Space Era 1:37:10

4d ago1:37:10

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We kick off our “Best of Pace & Space” series by looking at the best isolation scorers of the last decade. What does it mean to be a great iso scorer? What types of plays are considered isolation? And how can we interpret “isolation” numbers for different types of passers and scorers? With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball …

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Episode 327: Matt Hill, NBA Transition and Player Development Concepts 44:04

14d ago44:04

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Guest: Matt Hill, Charlotte Hornets Assistant Coach In this week's coaching conversation, Charlotte Hornets assistant coach Matt Hill joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on NBA transition and player development concepts. Matt Hill brings a wealth of NBA coaching experience to the Charlotte Hornets, having previously served as an Assistan…

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#276: 2-way forwards are more valuable than ever 1:05:28

11d ago1:05:28

1:05:28

After Paul George's move to Philadelphia and O.G. Anunoby's contract with the Knicks, we discuss the importance of big, “two-way” forwards in today's NBA, why they give teams so much versatility, and how they fill a massive playoff need for nearly every contender. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball --- Support this podc…

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#275: Top-10 players of 2024 1:47:27

1M ago1:47:27

1:47:27

It's time for the annual top-10 players list. We discuss the players we think are “best” when healthiest, based on adding value to other playoff-level teams, and finally attempt to adjust for their health and injury problems at the end of the year. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball --- Support this podcast: https://pod…

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Episode 326: Brian Benjamin, FIBA 3x3 For Coaching Success 46:31

19d ago46:31

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Guest: Brian Benjamin, Technical Director for Netherlands Basketball and Former FIBA 3x3 Head Coach In this week's coaching conversation, the technical director for Netherlands basketball and former FIBA 3x3 head coach Brian Benjamin joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss FIBA 3vx3 and its application to all basketball coaching. From 2016 to 2021,…

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Atlanta Hawks' play-by-play legend Bob Rathbun 48:13

18d ago48:13

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Mike Shearer (@bballispoetry) and Ray LeBov (@raylebov) are delighted to chat with Atlanta Hawks’ broadcaster Bob Rathbun. We discuss load management, the burden of travel, why broadcasters knew something had changed with the officiating before anyone else, the state of the Hawks, the excitement around the #1 pick, and much more! Check out the dail…

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#274: Top-10 teams of 2024 1:45:24

1M ago1:45:24

1:45:24

Who were the best teams this season? How did matchups, injuries an parity influence the results of the 2024 playoffs? First, we wrap up the Celtics-Mavs Finals, then we attempt to rank the best teams based on what we just saw in the playoffs. With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster…

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Episode 325: Fran Fraschilla, Trends in Coaching, 3x3, and a Passion to Learn 55:36

25d ago55:36

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Guest: Fran Fraschilla, ESPN College Basketball Game and Studio Analyst In this week's coaching conversation, ESPN College Basketball Game and Studio Analyst, Fran Fraschilla shares insights on trends in coaching, 3x3 and a passion to learn. Fran Fraschilla joined ESPN as a college basketball game and studio analyst in 2003. Fraschilla has an exten…

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Did the NBA's changes cause all these playoff injuries? w/ James Herbert, CBS Sports 1:00:23

1M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

Ray LeBov and Mike Shearer chat with James Herbert of CBS Sports. We primarily cover James’ piece discussing whether or not the NBA’s regular-season alterations, like the IST and officiating changes, had an impact on the wave of injuries afflicting the playoffs. We also leave plenty of room for Finals coverage, including how the Mavericks can claw …

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Episode 324: Joan Plaza, Modern Coaching: Instilling Confidence and Empowerment 56:34

1M ago56:34

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Guest: Joan Plaza, Spanish Professional Basketball Coach In this week's coaching conversation, Spanish professional basketball Joan Plaza joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on modern coaching: Instilling confidence and empowerment. Joan Plaza is a Spanish professional basketball coach with an impressive track record. His coaching journe…

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#273: Celtics on the brink 1:01:57

2M ago1:01:57

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We discuss Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals – can the Dallas Mavericks make any adjustments? Why has been Boston been so successful? Who is the Finals MVP thus far? With @codyhoudek. Support at www.patreon.com/thinkingbasketball --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thinking-basketball/support…

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Dean Oliver on what to watch for in the NBA Finals and his new book 47:12

1M ago47:12

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Mike Shearer(@bballispoetry) and Ray LeBov (@raylebov) are once again delighted to chat with the legendary analytics pioneer Dean Oliver (@DeanO_Lytics). We cover some anecdotes and insights from his forthcoming book (Basketball Beyond Paper, now available for preorder on Amazon!), including a story about Shane Battier and the Observer Effect. We a…

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Bill Walton's life and legacy, with Kerry Eggers 36:43

1M ago36:43

36:43

Mike Shearer and Ray LeBov speak with Kerry Eggers about Bill Walton. Eggers spoke with more than a dozen of Waltons’ closest associates to paint a complete picture of the player and the man. He wrote a compelling piece that warranted further discussion. We also spend some time discussing why Wilt Chamberlain should be the GOAT, for some reason. It…

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Episode 323: TJ Saint, Inside TJ Saint’s Playbook: Modern Strategies and Concepts 1:29:02

2M ago1:29:02

1:29:02

Guest: TJ Saint, Birmingham Squadron G-League Head Coach In this week's coaching conversation, Birmingham Squadron G-League head coach T.J. Saint joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on his playbook and modern strategies and concepts. Saint's professional coaching journey started in 2014 when he served as the video coordinator for the Det…

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#279: 2024 NBA Draft (post Summer League) 1:20:15

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Episode 330: Mike Magpayo, Adjustments, Confidence, and Analytics 53:24

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#278: The best 3&Ds of the Pace & Space Era 1:16:47

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Episode 329: Matt Driscoll, Embracing Change and Dots on the Map 1:10:17

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Episode 328: Greg Kampe, I Just Want to Win 48:46

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#277: The best iso scorers of the Pace & Space Era 1:37:10

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Episode 327: Matt Hill, NBA Transition and Player Development Concepts 44:04

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#276: 2-way forwards are more valuable than ever 1:05:28

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#275: Top-10 players of 2024 1:47:27

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Episode 326: Brian Benjamin, FIBA 3x3 For Coaching Success 46:31

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Atlanta Hawks' play-by-play legend Bob Rathbun 48:13

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#274: Top-10 teams of 2024 1:45:24

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Episode 325: Fran Fraschilla, Trends in Coaching, 3x3, and a Passion to Learn 55:36

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Did the NBA's changes cause all these playoff injuries? w/ James Herbert, CBS Sports 1:00:23

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Episode 324: Joan Plaza, Modern Coaching: Instilling Confidence and Empowerment 56:34

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#273: Celtics on the brink 1:01:57

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Dean Oliver on what to watch for in the NBA Finals and his new book 47:12

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Bill Walton's life and legacy, with Kerry Eggers 36:43

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Episode 323: TJ Saint, Inside TJ Saint’s Playbook: Modern Strategies and Concepts 1:29:02

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