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The Coaches have a lot to say as the 8th season of the DC Coaches Basketball Pod comes to a close. First up, Jimmy gives rundown of his trip to the Big Easy. Why isn't the Final Four always in New Orleans? Of course, the guys break down the weekend and the Kansas win. This brings the Coaches to discussing if you get yourself some outside counsel, c…

The Coaches start with some high school all-star game conversation...Not what they used to be. Gary sees who big value in the NIT. Not just playing, but testing some rules. Oh baby, this NIL thing, it's the wild wild west. What's up with the BIG 10 always exiting the tournament early? Final Four predictions. Will Duke, do it? And the Coaches give a…

Get ready for a Sweet 16 Preview! The Coaches give a thumbs up to Coach Willard! And a shoutout from Jimmy to Ledo's for the wings at the presser. How are coaches using the portal to get rewarded in the tournament? What is the value of NIL to a player looking to choose a school or maybe even evaluate going pro or staying? Gary insists more teams ne…

EPISODE 100....LIVE! From the FanDuel Sportsbook! College hoop talk from the gate. The coaching carousel begins with 40 openings. Will Wade, what a guy! Recapping the conference tourneys. Ok, what you came for... THE BRACKETS. Predictions, the coaches' personal stories and no one wanted Gary's teams as the second game of the weekend. Can you believ…

Hearty dose of the college game this week, as conference tourneys are being played. Will there be a hierarchy shift in the ACC next year as Coach K plays his last regular season game. Psst, Gary giggled at the crying Dukies. Mid-Majors have so much passion for each conference tourney game. The Coaches share some favorite and least favorite personal…

ESPN's Seth Greenberg joins the coaches this week. Between Gary and Seth, the stories are endless and fun. Both went to recruit Greivis. Gary was really eyeing Durant, but walked away Vasquez! You ever heard of Al LoBaldo? On a separate note, what happened last weekend with all the top 10 teams. Can the conferences just go back to the same site for…

The Coaches give their take on the "Incident in Madison". This coaching staff has perspective. Friend to the show, Mike Stone (Stoney) gives his Detroit view on the situation and takes a trip down memory lane, as the boys reminisce about their days at American. It's been 40 years people, American beat G-Town! The Coaches also talk Mid Major coachin…

Auburn's Bruce Pearl joins the Coaches this week, as Bruce and Gary start the conversation in Chestnut Hill and Dr. Tom Davis. Before Coach Pearl joins, the guys talk college hoops from top to bottom; top players, recent games, and a look into March. Sprinkled throughout, credit to Providence College Hoops. Also, and of course, the Coaches take on …

Coaches are back at LIVE! Casino's FanDuel Sportsbook this week. Plenty of college hoop talk. Razorbacks take down Auburn. Who knew Gary was a signature away from being the Arkansas Coach in the 80's? NIL talk. A big man can always bail out bad shooters! The Wizards... Same stuff different year! Trade Deadline is here. Plenty to talk about in the N…

The Coaches go heavy into the college game this week. Michigan State brings a style, and Coach Izzo is the reason. Speaking of being competitive, the Terps had Greivis. No more Hoya Nation, at least not to what we knew. Multiple top college jobs need to be filled, starting soon. NBA talk and what's up with the rift between the Lakers and Jerry West…

Good friend to Gary, well-liked by many, long-time Georgia Tech coach, Bobby Cremins joins the Coaches this week. Tons of ACC talk, that include more stories of their league meetings. Everyone saw the Wizards debacle in Chinatown. Find out why Jimmy loves the Final Four in New Orleans. What's up with Louisville? Don't miss Gary's Yogi Berra story f…

The Coaches are once again at the FanDuel Sportsbook @ LIVE! Casino & Hotel. Jimmy and Gordon start at the window and the guys share their NFL playoff picks. A plethora of college hoops talk; Larry Brown stories, Tark's gentlemen of UNLV, Gonzaga has a nice recipe as well as brutal honesty around the state of DMV college hoops. NBA Trade Deadline c…

This week, Philadelphia's native son, Iowa Hawkeye's Fran McCaffery joins the conversation. Not too many places are better than the Palestra. Tap thinks there's a better place to watch in-person located in Kansas. The Coaches think the SEC Conference is good for a reason. NBA Talk, college talk, and some funny stories throughout.…

Some back and forth between the college game and the NBA. The great question is, do you coach to your talent, or do you stick with the system. Note to self, don't visit with Boheim the night you beat him. Gary's take on the Big East and ACC League meetings. How many #1 overall picks are sidelined this year? Enjoy...…

Coaches Williams, Knoche, Patsos, Tapscott, and Austin are joined by another high-profile former coach, Dave Odom, for an entertaining holiday episode. Among the topics discussed, the NCAA’s response to COVID, the prestige of the Maui Invitational, and mining the G league for temporary replacements. Happy New Year from Hometown Podcasts and The DC …

Coming LIVE! from the FanDuel Sportsbook this week. A multitude of topics covered: COVID, Rivalry Games, Making the call on who gets the last shot, NBA Super Teams & a shout-out to Hank Nichols. The Coaches also talk about the importance of the out-of-conference schedule. For dessert, Tom Pender stories, the good ones. Wait, did Jimmy win money?…

Coaches are spirited this week as they gear up for their on-site appearance at the FanDuel Sportsbook at LIVE! Casino on Wednesday, 12/22. Before prepping their wagers, they talk NBA and College Hoops. Steph Curry is making it look too easy, but Gary thinks this new record will be broken. The conversation moves to the college game. Who do you think…

Gary gets this week started sharing his views on the state of the University of Maryland's Mens' Basketball program. "It's time to come together, it's our program!".... Who is Maryland's next coach? Replacement talks put on hold as future Hall of Fame Coach, and current West Virginia headman, Bob Huggins joins the podcast. Lots of respect between G…

Big endorsements for the players have begun. Gatorade enters the fray. The players are now starting to earn as they play, how does that affect the team? The portal is again present, as the college football carousel starts up and so will the player movement. December 1, 1997: Latrell Sprewell Day! When Coach K is gone who is the next big, consistent…

Spirited conversation this week, as the Coaches dissect the insertion of the 3 Pointer into the college game. When the scouts are the house, the threes rain supreme. The Coaches dip into the NBA, discussing the new attitude of the Wiz courtesy of Montrelz. Lots of laughs and respect, as University of Tennessee's Rick Barnes sits in.…

Full coaching staff to start the 5th Year of the DC Coaches Basketball Podcast. As the 2021-22 NCAA season tips off, the coaches discuss the readiness of all the teams, as the portal delivers game-ready talent to different programs. Teams offering guarantees are losing? How's turkey day going to be at Coach K's house? The guys break down what they …

The Season Finale doesn't disappoint as College Basketball Insider, Jon Rothstein sets the record straight on Mid-Majors and Power Five guarantee games. Rothstein also wants to make it clear; the NCAA and the NBA are not friends. What's next for Brad Stevens? The guys discuss the NBA playoffs and make their bold, unaccountable picks for the Finals.…

Full coaching staff this week as the boys talk NBA Playoffs. The crowds are making an impact on the experience. And by the way, where did the HBCU player go as Bobby D gets the call for the Basketball Hall. The portal, that friggen portal... will it be the end of the Mid-Major?By Hometown Podcasts, LLC

Maryland's Head Coach, Mark Turgeon joins the Coaches this week. Every coach has a plan for the portal, and Coach Turgeon is on it. Coach shares his insights in having to evolve with the changes all around you. And what it's like to be around Larry Brown. Gary, Tap, and Knoche jump right into the Play-In Games give you an NBA playoff preview, and b…

Musical chairs in the NCAA Portal have the Coaches wondering what teams will really look like next season. Guest Coach Randy Bennett from St. Mary’s of California joins the crew in the second half of the pod talking about building St. Mary’s into a perennial Division 1 20-game winner, competing against powerhouse Gonzaga and playing basketball on t…

Seton Hall's Kevin Willard sits in with the Coaches this week, as they throw around a variety of subjects that include how he got started, his coaching upbringing, and his solution to the way the NCAA pays players. The Coaches are loving the Wizards' pace, Tap shares his journey to the Knicks front office and a breakdown of the not-so-great 97 NBA …

University of Arkansas-Little Rock's Darrell Walker joins the Coaches with an honest and entertaining conversation on a variety of subjects. A Chicago kid goes to Arkansas, 1st rounder with Knicks, a championship with the Bulls, NBA Coach,. WNBA Coach and now the leader of Little Rock's program. The Coaches whip around the Association and just love…

Villanova head coach Jay Wright takes his turn talking to the Coaches with both a technical and humorous look at today’s game and The Verizon Center opens for the hot shooting Wizards games, also opening the opportunity for in-game betting from your seats.By Hometown Podcasts, LLC

Michigan's Juwan Howard joins the Coaches this week with some fun stories. The Maize and Blue alum can't get enough of what he's doing in his leadership role. Coach Howard's loyalty is a theme throughout his time with the Coaches. Gary shares a Woody Hayes story, while Juwan shares his recruitment trip story with Bo Schembechler. Jimmy can't let th…

George Mason's new Head Coach, Baltimore native, Kim English joins the Coaches. Coach English has paid attention all along his journey from Randallstown, to Missouri through his ups and downs in the NBA. The guys share their thoughts on this year's tourney. And Gary wants to know if anyone can fight through a pick anymore?…

Don't be intimidated by the length of this recording, it's well worth the ride as Notre Dame's Mike Brey joins the Coaches. Mike learned his trade early from the likes of Morgan Wootton and Coach K. Coach Brey has some fun stories to share. Also, the last four teams remain in Indy for championship weekend. Buckle up as the Coaches break down the pa…

The Big 10 once again shows it wants to be known as a football conference. Is Bill Walton to blame for the PAC 12 lack of respect with his on-air antics? The guys break down all the action from the first two rounds and prep you for what they think is to come rolling into the Final Four. If you have a horse in the race or want to know why your team …

Early release this week, with our full coaching staff. The guys break down some winners and upsets of the NCAA Tournament. Before they do, the discussion starts around the "Coaching Carousel" and the jobs you want as a coach. And they ask Gordo what Las Vegas is like the first weekend of the tourney.…

Conference tournament play brings out the best in Jimmy as Coach Patsos and the rest of the Coaches rate the start of March basketball. With the NBA Trading deadline fast approaching, current Timberwolves and long-time NBA executive Ed Tapscott shares what he expects to take place across the league. Plus a reminder that there are no TVs in Denny’s.…

Why can't NBA backcourts handle pressure? It's obvious to the the Coaches who begin to dissect the NBA at the mid-year point.By Hometown Podcasts, LLC

The boys start with the NBA, set up the conclusion of the college hoops season and then get a chance to talk with W.T. Woodson's Tommy Amaker. With Harvard and the Ivy League sidelined for the season Coach Amaker continues to find ways to grow, especially his now famous 'Breakfast Club'. Gary gets to trade barbs too with both player and coaching ex…

Hall of Famer, Roy Williams joins the boys this week. Laughs are a plenty as Roy and Gary reminisce about days together in the ACC. From league meetings to the track meets on the court. Find out why it's ok to give up 80 and still feel good about your defense against the Tar Heels.By Hometown Podcast, LLC

Texas Tech's and 2019 AP Coach of the Year Chris Beard joins Knoch, Gary and Jimmy. Winning and reloading is a consistent theme in Coach Beard's program. The coaches reflect on some of their own ejections and find it hard to believe Bob Huggins isn't a Hall of Famer. Gordon recounts the guys' Big Game bets, and should the NBA be having this All-Sta…

Every level of basketball has been hit by COVID. The guys discuss the exceptional toll it's taken on high school upperclassman. Are NCAA conference tournaments a good idea this year? Big Five legendary coach, Fran Dunphy sits down with Tap, Knoch and Gary and give a great tribute to Coach Chaney. Gordo tells you who will score more points this Sund…

The guys all have a thought on what they're seeing from the Wiz, specifically Bradley Beal and the rest of the NBA. COVID is not stopping the NCAA from getting the season and the guys discuss the frantic pace that is about to hit February. Tom Izzo doesn't disappoint either as the Hall of Fame coach sits down with Gary and Knoche.…

The guys jump right into it... What's happening with the current NCAA season, how it affects the tournament. Will there be conference tournaments? Like a cross-over, the boys pivot into the NBA. Do you like super teams, or do you root against them? And a few thoughts on wagering on who will be in the NBA Finals from the East.…

Better officiating and solid top-to-bottom organizations impressed the Coaches, who reviewed the NBA Finals, television ratings and the latest hints at a NCAA basketball season.By Hometown Podcasts, LLC

The Heat-Lakers NBA Final has the Coaches making predictions while musing about Pat Riley’s legacy and the demise of the Celtics. Gary talks about who he thinks will end up coaching in Philadelphia while Jimmy reflects on bartending the night of the OJ Chase. As always, a broad spectrum of topics covered.…

The DC Basketball Coaches offer their unique perspective on the NBA Final Four, The Celtics locker room, The ABA and a likely local mens basketball tourney or two coming at the end of the year.By Hometown Podcasts, LLC

Playoff basketball has the Coaches appreciative of the leadership performance in Miami and Denver….Minneapolis Timberwolves Executive Ed Tapscott and his team hold the #1 pick in NBA and that means Jimmy wants answers, now….The challenges of planning the NCAA Men’s Basketball schedule during the pandemic continues to garner spirited debate…

The Coaches express concern over a proposed all-in NCAA basketball tournament; Race as the ’third rail’ in the coaching ranks; Giannis free agency looming over Milwaukee and all the NBA.By Hometown Podcasts, LLC

The DC Basketball Coaches pay tribute to a man they all competed with at the highest level, Georgetown head coach John Thompson. Gary assesses why players are shooting so well in the bubble. Tap gets probed about his (Timberwolves) upcoming top pick in the draft. Jimmy checks in from basketball hot spot, Nantucket.…

Coaches Knoche, Williams, Austin and Tapscott discuss the current NBA and the future NCAA.By Hometown Podcasts, LLC

Coaches Knoche, Williams, Patsos, Austin and Tapscott discuss the current NBA and the future NCAABy Hometown Podcasts, LLC

Coaches Knoche, Williams, Patsos, Austin and Tapscott debate the pros and cons of playing basketball in a bubble at both the college and pro level. Gary emotes like a Hall of Fame coach urging the need for a Power Conference Commissioner while Jimmy bemoans Ledo Pizza’s no salad substitute rule.By Hometown Podcasts, LLC