Welcome to Ball Talk with Hiren and Waleed! This is a weekly podcast focused on the NBA, but touching on many other sports topics. We started this podcast two years ago while in college to inspire young kids to chase their dream and to continue chasing our dreams of being radio and video personalities. Please tune in and enjoy! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/support
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On this episode of Ball Talk with Hiren and Waleed, Hiren gives his solo reaction to the NBA Finals. Being that the NBA Finals is 2 games in, Hiren decided to give his thoughts so far, a few hours before Game 3 tips-off between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/su…
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The NBA Finals are back!!! The Heat and the Lakers face off tonight in Game 1. On this episode of Ball Talk with Hiren and Waleed, our hosts discuss everything surrounding the NBA Finals. We analyze positional matchups between the teams and ultimately give our predictions on who will win the series! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot…
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The NBA Playoffs are back!!! On this episode, Hiren and Waleed discuss their key matchups for every first round NBA Playoffs series. Furthermore, the boys discuss the play in round matchup between Portland and Memphis. As always, make sure to follow us on instagram at @balltalkhw. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ba…
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On this episode of Ball Talk with Hiren and Waleed, our hosts take the time to run through the updates from inside the Bubble. Waleed and Hiren run through their reactions on the best teams and players in the NBA Bubble so far, and give an update to the predictions they made on the previous episode of the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://…
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On this episode of Ball Talk, Waleed and I discuss the upcoming NBA Awards. We delve into who we think will be the NBA Defensive Player of the Year, the Rookie of the Year, the Most Valuable Player among many other awards. Furthermore, we give our round by round predictions for the NBA Bubble, including crowning our 2019-2020 NBA Champions. Please …
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Our Interview with William and Mary Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Mike Howland
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Today, we are proud to release to the world our episode with Mike Howland. Mike Howland is the Assistant Coach for William and Mary Men's Basketball. William and Mary Men's Basketball team plays in the Colonial Athletic Association, also known as the CAA, in NCAA's Division I competition. On this episode, we had fun discussing Mike's journey to coa…
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50th Episode Special: Ben Lyons on career journey, the importance of activism, and much more
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On our 50th episode of Ball Talk, Waleed and I are super honored to host our biggest interview yet on the podcast. Benjamin Lyons, a renown entertainment reporter and sportcaster joins us for an hour long thought provoking conversation. On this episode, we delve into Ben's journey to his career success. From working at the Player's Tribune, to host…
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25 Greatest NBA Players of All-Time
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On this episode of Ball Talk with Hiren and Waleed, our hosts rank in order from 25 to 1, who they deem the greatest 25 NBA players of all-time. There is a lot of disagreement on the rankings between Hiren and Waleed. Listen to this episode for a fun, passionate debate. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/su…
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Top 20 "Best Looking" NBA Jerseys of All-Time
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On this episode of Ball Talk, Hiren and Waleed debate what they believe are the top 20 "Best Looking" NBA Jerseys of All-Time. This for them, was the hardest episode and debate to prepare for, and they are excited to bring another episode in the future ranking the top 20 "Worst Looking" NBA Jerseys of All-Time! Please don't forget to follow us on I…
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NCAA Endorsement Decision, NBA Dilemma, Favorite NBA Shoes, "Rapid Fire" Round
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Welcome back to another episode of Ball Talk. On this episode, we delve deep into the NCAA's decision to start allowing college athletes to profit off their name and likeness. We then give our honest take on whether or not we think the NBA season will be finished. But the best part of this episode, is our fun "Rapid Fire" round and our discussion o…
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The Last Dance, NBA G-League vs. NCAA, LeBron vs. MJ, and much more
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We are back with another episode of Ball Talk! On this episode, we discuss our thoughts of MJ's "The Last Dance" so far. We touch on the documentary's ability to show millennials how great MJ was. Furthermore, we touch on this dilemma that young high school basketball players are now facing, with either going to the NBA G-League or playing college …
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What's up Ball Talk Listeners. Thank you for coming back to tune in to another episode. This is a quick Q & A video answering questions on Twitter. As always, don't forget to follow us on Instagram at @balltalkhw. Thanks always for your support. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/support…
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Bleacher Report's horrible NBA Ranking, Top 5 Greatest Athletes and the Top 5 Greatest NBA Players of the 21st century, is Roger Federer the greatest tennis player of all time? and much more
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Hey Ball Talk listeners! Thank you for coming back to tune in to another episode. This is an explosive episode, full of heated debate and funny conversations. Hiren and Waleed debate who the 5 greatest athletes and the 5 greatest NBA players of the 21st century are. They then proceed to talk about how Novak Djokovic is not on the same standing as R…
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1992 "Dream Team" vs. 2008 "Redeem Team", Biggest Sports Bust, Dwyane Wade vs. Allen Iverson, LeBron vs. Messi, and much more
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WE ARE BACK!!! Waleed and I are finally back together and super excited to bring another episode to you our listeners. On this episode, we explore various debates within the sports world. We touch on who we think was the better USA Olympic Basketball team, the 1992 "Dream Team" or the 2008 "Redeem Team", as well as the biggest bust in sports histor…
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On this episode, Hiren talks about the state of the world. He has an honest conversation about the times that we are in with the coronavirus, and the impact it has had on the sports world. This is a short solo candid episode with Hiren pouring his thoughts into the mic. Don't forget, follow us on Instagram at @balltalkhw. --- Support this podcast: …
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On this Episode of Ball Talk, Hiren and special guest Taylor Bates run through the memories of the greatest rivalry in college basketball history, the Tobacco Road Rivalry between UNC and Duke right before tip off. They reminiscence on their memories from living the Tobacco Road Rivalry in person, breakdown the keys to tonight's game, and ultimatel…
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Waleed is back all the way from Japan, Colin Kaepernick saga, NFL Predictions, Ball Talk Hot Takes and much more
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On this episode of Ball Talk, the gang is reunited, with Waleed officially coming back to co-host all the way from Japan. We delve into the Colin Kaepernick saga, give our predictions on the ongoing NFL season, and take a stab at some sports hot takes. Please tune in to the episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…
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Welcome Back Episode: KSI vs. Logan Paul, Super Bowl Predictions, Love for Soccer, Ball Talk Hot Takes and much more
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On this so-called "Welcome Back" episode of Ball Talk, we are honored to have our friend Taylor Bates in studio. This is a monumental episode, because it is the first episode of Ball Talk in a few months. After loads of events occurring in our lives these past few months, we are back better than ever ready to continue the growth of Ball Talk into t…
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UEFA Europa League Final Recap, Hazard off to Madrid, UEFA Champions League Final Analysis and Predictions, and much more
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UEFA Europa League Final Recap, Hazard off to Madrid, UEFA Champions League Final Analysis and Predictions--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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NBA Western Conference Finals Reaction, Eastern Conference Finals Predictions, Best player in the NBA Playoffs, NBA Finals, etc.
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NBA Western Conference Finals Reaction, Eastern Conference Finals Predictions, Best player in the NBA Playoffs, NBA Finals, etc.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Liverpool's heroics against Barca, Champions League Final Predictions, Premier League Final Weekend, and much more
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Liverpool's heroics against Barcelona, Champions League Final Predictions, Premier League Final Weekend--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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NFL Draft Bonanza, Josh Rosen to Miami, Kyler a Stud or Bust, 2019-2020 early NFL season Hot Takes, and much more!
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NFL Draft Bonanza, Josh Rosen to Miami, Kyler a Stud or Bust, 2019-2020 early NFL season Hot Takes--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Banana Boat Crew in Brooklyn, Damian Lillard's "Bombs Away", UVA National Championship, NBA Playoffs First Round, and more
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Banana Boat Crew in Brooklyn, Damian Lillard's "Bombs Away", UVA National Championship, NBA Playoffs First Round, and more--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 33: Premier League title race, Champions League predictions, Premier League Player of the Year and much more with Special Guest Rohanit Singh
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Premier League title race, Champions League predictions, Premier League Player of the Year and much more with Special Guest Rohanit Singh--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 32: March Madness Reactions, Lakers Missing the Playoffs, and Dwyane Wade's Legacy
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March Madness Reactions, Lakers Missing the Playoffs, and Dwyane Wade's Legacy--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 31: NCAA March Madness Bracket Breakdown with Waleed
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NCAA March Madness Bracket Breakdown with Waleed--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 30: Waleed is BACK!, UNC vs. Dook, Nassir's jab at ESPN, AD Saga, NBA MVP Predictions, Kyrie and KD to New York?
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Waleed is BACK!, UNC vs. Dook, Nassir's jab at ESPN, AD Saga, NBA MVP Predictions, Kyrie and KD to New York?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 29: Super Bowl Recap, early March Madness predictions, Manchester City or Liverpool, and Champions League Round of 16 Predictions
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Super Bowl Recap, early March Madness predictions, Manchester City or Liverpool, and Champions League Round of 16 Predictions--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 28: NFC and AFC Championships, Adam Gase Antics, NFL Coaching Changes, Kyler Murray and 2019 NFL Draft Field
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NFC and AFC Championships, Adam Gase Antics, NFL Coaching Changes, Kyler Murray and 2019 NFL Draft Field--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 27: Is this the end of the Alabama Dominance? NFL Playoff Predictions, and the Saints WILL win the Super Bowl?
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Is this the end of the Alabama Dominance? NFL Playoff Predictions, and the Saints will win the Super Bowl?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 26: Special Guest Taylor Bates on the future of Esports, whether or not college athletes should be paid and allowed to unionize, The Tobacco Road Rivalry and much more
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The future of Esports? Should college athletes get paid and be allowed to unionize? The beauty of the Tobacco Road Rivalry and much more--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 25: Special Guest Acharya Vivek Gupta
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Special Guest Acharya Vivek Gupta on his most inspirational athlete? The King's show on HBO? Becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable? and his BIG 3 tips to kids chasing their dreams, and much more.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 24: NFL Playoff Predictions, Saints = Super Bowl Champs? Is this the end of the Pats Dynasty? Everything NFL.
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Will the Saints win the Super Bowl? Is the Pats Dynasty done? How will the NFL Playoffs shape out?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 23: Has Magic Johnson lost his magic touch? Is D-Rose back? What is wrong in Cleveland? And much more!
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Has Magic Johnson lost his magic touch? Is D-Rose back? What is wrong in Cleveland? And much more!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 22: New York Giants Everything. Has Father Time caught up to Eli? Will the Giants trade OBJ? Much more with Special Guest Vince Papetti.
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Has Father Time caught up to Eli? Will the Giants trade OBJ? New York Giants everything episode.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 21: The Carmelo Anthony Experiment in Houston, Will Markelle Fultz Make A Big Three in Philly?, Can Russell Westbrook and Paul George Co-Exist?, and much more!
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The Carmelo Anthony Experiment in Houston, Will Markelle Fultz Make A Big Three in Philly?, Can Russell Westbrook and Paul George Co-Exist?, and much more!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 20: Special Guest Waleed Ahmed, Will Boston trade Kyrie?, who will win the 2018-2019 NBA MVP and NBA Finals, and much more!
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Will Boston Trade Kyrie Irving? Are the Toronto Raptors poised to make the NBA Finals? Co-Host Waleed Ahmed is back for some HOT TAKES!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/support
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Episode 19: Villanova vs. UNC 2016, Inside Working for an NFL Team, Champions League and Premier League Predictions, and much more!
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Villanova vs. UNC 2016, Inside working for an NFL Team, Champions League and Premier League Predictions, and much more!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 18: "Boston Celtics EVERYTHING", Brad Stevens, Kyrie's Commitment, Anthony Davis to Boston and much more!
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Episode 18: "Boston Celtics EVERYTHING", Brad Stevens, Kyrie's Commitment, Anthony Davis to Boston and much more!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 17: Monday Morning Juice, "The Art of Accepting a Loss"
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New Ball Talk segment called "Monday Morning Juice"--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 16: Jordans, Yeezys, Adidas, etc.
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This episode about everything shoes, especially JUMPMAN.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 14: Should our children play football?, and my NBA 2018-2019 Season Predictions
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2018-2019 NBA Predictions, and the dangers of Football--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 13: The GOAT (Tiger Woods) is back, Jimmy Butler Saga, and NBA Player Rankings!
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The GOAT (Tiger Woods) is back and the Jimmy Butler saga!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 12: Dwyane Wade's "Last Dance", The Beauty of Soccer, and much more!
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On this episode, I explore Dwyane Wade's "Last Dance"--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 11: If the King can do it, so can you!
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On this short episode, I give a little bit of an inspirational talk. Stop saying "I can". Rather, say "I will" every morning when you wake up. If King James could achieve anything he wanted, so can you! Please subscribe, comment, and review! Hope you all enjoy!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/support…
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Episode 10: NBA Summer 2018, Pre College Basketball Hype and much more!
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In this episode, I explore what I believe is the most influential NBA summer since 2010, and elaborate on the outlook for LeBron's Lakers. Furthermore, I discuss the new relaxed NBA rules and the upcoming NCAA Basketball season! Please subscribe, review and comment!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/support…
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Episode 8: UEFA Champions League Final, Golden State vs. Houston, Boston vs. Cleveland
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On Episode 8 of Ball Talk, we take a break from basketball and discuss the upcoming UEFA Champions League Final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. That is soccer of course. We then go to discuss the current playoff series out West and in the East. Please reach out to us on Instagram at @HirenGihwala or @WaleedXAhemed if you have recommendations for…
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Episode 9: Special Guest Asish Andhavarapu, NC State Basketball, and everything Boston Celtics Basketball
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On this episode, we have a special guest on the podcast, our close friend Asish Andhavarapu. Given Asish's NC State allegiance, we discuss everything NC State Basketball from Kevin Keatts, to the transfer of Sacha Killeya-Jones, and everything Boston Celtics Basketball. We travel back in time and discuss the 2008 Boston Celtics Big Three Championsh…
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Episode 7: Special Guest David Noel III, Inside Scoop of UNC Basketball and Roy Williams, and NBA Dreams, etc.
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Listen to our interview with former NBA Player and 2005 UNC Basketball National Champion David Noel III--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/balltalkhw/supportBy Hiren H. Gihwala
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Episode 6: NBA Trades, All-Star Weekend, Donovan Mitchell, etc.
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On this episode of Ball Talk, we have our friend Jamal Khan on a special guest. Jamal, a die-hard Lakers fan, talks about LA's chances to land the King himself. We also go through the trades made by the Cavs and other teams, recap All-Star Weekend 2018, and discuss the play of Donovan Mitchell!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co…
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