Best Hope Burt Podcasts (2024)

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NBA Eastern Conference Over/Unders - Episode 1005 1:29:27

4h ago1:29:27

1:29:27

On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the upcoming NBA season, focusing on the Eastern Conference teams and their over/under win totals. They analyze each team's roster, coaching changes, and potential for success or failure. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the Atlanta Hawks' transition, the Boston Celtics' chemistry issues, …

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Steve Breitenstein - Sports Performance & Leadership Coach from Winning Leader - Episode 1004 1:19:03

1d ago1:19:03

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Steve Breitenstein from Winning Leader has been coaching in a variety of settings for 20 years, spending the last 12 years as a sports performance coach in the private sector. He also coaches leadership development with Jeremy Boone and co-hosts “The Business of Speed” podcast. Steve previously served as the Director of Coaching at TCBOOST Sports P…

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Bill Fenlon - Retired DePauw University Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 1003 1:18:20

4d ago1:18:20

1:18:20

Bill Fenlon, the winningest head coach in DePauw University men's basketball history amassed 585 wins, 6 NCAA Tournament appearances, and 7 conference championships in 37 seasons overall as a collegiate head coach including 30 at DePauw. Fenlon previously coached seven seasons as a head coach at Sewanee, Rose-Hulman, and Southwestern University (Te…

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Embiid's Extension, Woj Retires, & What Players Might Change Teams in the Next 12 Months? - Episode 1002 1:05:32

7d ago1:05:32

1:05:32

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Joel Embiid's contract extension and Woj's out of nowhere retirement from ESPN. Next, they look back at their predictions from last September about potential player movement (Jason 6 of 12 correct, Mike 4 of 12 correct) before discussing where the following players might end up a year from today in September o…

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Political Intrigue: Kamala Harris, Media Bias, and the Countdown to Election Day 1:30:14

8d ago1:30:14

1:30:14

Send us a text Could Kamala Harris become the face of a party without primary votes? As George and Bert catch up on their travels from South Dakota to upcoming trips to Denmark, they dive into the political whirlwind surrounding Harris's nomination and the Democrats' strategy. We challenge the notion of beating Trump by fostering hatred instead of …

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Bob Ludwig - St. Leo University Men's Basketball Assistant Coach - Episode 1001 1:15:48

8d ago1:15:48

1:15:48

Bob Ludwig is a Men's Basketball Assistant Coach at DII St. Leo University in Florida. Prior to joining the staff at St. Leo, Ludwig was a varsity head coach at IMG Academy during the 2023-2024 season. Ludwig previously served six seasons as the head coach at NAIA Peru State College in Nebraska. Ludwig's collegiate coaching experience includes stop…

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1,000th Episode Celebration! - Episode 1000 3:57:10

14d ago3:57:10

3:57:10

On this special 1,000th episode of the Hoop Heads Podcast Mike & Jason bring on some of their favorite guests and friends of the pod to answer and discuss three questions. Why was becoming a basketball coach the right choice for you? What is your favorite basketball story? Who is the most influential person in your basketball life and why? Check ou…

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Round Table 69 - What role do captains play in your program? - Episode 999 31:53

16d ago31:53

31:53

Welcome to the 69th edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month. September’s Round Table question is: What role do captain…

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Chris McMillian - Central Michigan University Men's Basketball Associate Head Coach - Episode 998 1:22:36

19d ago1:22:36

1:22:36

Chris McMillian is the Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Central Michigan University. He joined Head Coach Tony Barbee’s staff as an assistant coach in May of 2021 and was promoted to associate head coach in August 2024. Prior to Central Michigan, McMillian spent two seasons at Idaho State (2019-21), after serving as the Director of Player P…

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Favorite All-Time NBA Nicknames - Episode 997 53:03

21d ago53:03

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On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Jamal Murray's contract extension with the Nuggets before diving into their all-time favorite NBA nicknames. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish All-Stat+, AND $3…

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Byron Burt - Aspiring G League / NBA Coach - Episode 996 44:02

23d ago44:02

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Byron Burt is an aspiring G-League/NBA Coach who previously served as the Head Boys’ Basketball Coach at St. Laurence High School in Chicago, Illinois. He also spent two seasons as the Head Coach at his alma mater, Stephen T. Mather High School before landing the job at St. Laurence. Byron also worked at Beacon Academy in Chicago as the Head Boys’ …

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Jake Diebler - The Ohio State University Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 995 33:47

26d ago33:47

33:47

Jake Diebler is the Head Men’s Basketball at the Ohio State University. He has been with the Buckeyes for a total of eight seasons. He was a video coordinator with the program from 2014-16 and then returned as an assistant coach prior to the 2019-20 season. He was promoted to associate head coach before the 2021-22 season and then was named interim…

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NBA Hot Take Express - Episode 994 1:06:27

28d ago1:06:27

1:06:27

On this episode of the Hoop Heads Podcast, hop aboard the Hot Takes Express! Mike and Jason discuss 3 Hot Takes each for the upcoming season, mixed in with a few honorable mentions. Mike and Jason finish the episode by discussing their expectations for the Browns Opener this upcoming Sunday. The 1,000th episode is coming! Keep your eyes on our soci…

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Todd Simon - Bowling Green State University Men's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 993 1:16:18

1M ago1:16:18

1:16:18

Todd Simon is entering his second season as the head coach of the Bowling Green State University’s men’s basketball program in 2024-25. In his first season with the Falcons, Coach Simon orchestrated one of the quickest turnarounds in program history. In his first season, the Falcons tallied 20 wins for just the 10th time in the program's MAC era, b…

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Melissa Jackson - Youngstown State University Women's Basketball Head Coach - Episode 992 1:18:39

1M ago1:18:39

1:18:39

Melissa Jackson is entering her first season as Youngstown State's Head Women's Basketball Coach in 2024-2025. She is the ninth head coach in the history of the Youngstown State University women’s basketball program. Jackson previously spent 15 seasons at Akron and the most recent campaign at Cleveland State. Her final five seasons in Akron were as…

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Who Will Be Each Western Conference Team's Most Important Player in Five Years? - Episode 991 44:14

1M ago44:14

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On this episode Mike and Jason debate who will be the most important player on each Western Conference Team in 5 years. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish All-Stat+, AND $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish CT+ du…

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Stephen Halstead - Grace College Men's Basketball Assistant Coach - Episode 900 46:20

1M ago46:20

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Stephen Halstead is entering his fifth season as a men’s basketball assistant coach at NAIA Grace College in Indiana. Halstead served as a graduate assistant for his first two seasons, leading Grace's junior varsity squad while assisting with the varsity. In 2023-24 Grace was ranked as the No. 1 team in the country for much of the season. The Lance…

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William Twigg - London Lions Academy Head Coach - Episode 989 46:47

1M ago46:47

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William Twigg is currently the Head Coach for the London Lions Academy. He also has coached for the Essex Rebels in the Women's British Basketball League, the NewVic Knights at the college level in the UK, and the Oaklands Wolves – an English Sports club. Twigg was a Cavs Academy Coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers during the summer of 2018. In addit…

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Who Will Be Each Eastern Conference Team's Most Important Player in Five Years? - Episode 988 52:03

1M ago52:03

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On this episode Mike and Jason debate who will be the most important player on each Eastern Conference Team in 5 years. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish All-Stat+, AND $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish CT+ du…

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Recruiting Lessons & Advice Featuring Mike, Jason, & Mike’s Son Cal Discussing The Recruiting Process That Landed Cal at D3 Ohio Wesleyan - Episode 987 52:36

1M ago52:36

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On this episode Jason and I talk with my son Cal about his college recruiting experience and his decision to attend Division 3 Ohio Wesleyan University. We share some advice for parents, players, and coaches that we hope will be beneficial for those on a journey to college basketball. If you’re looking to improve your coaching please consider joini…

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Round Table 68 - How can a coach help their players get the most out of open gym or pickup games prior to the start of official practice? - Episode 986 29:33

2M ago29:33

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Welcome to the 68th edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month. August’s Round Table question is: How can a coach help th…

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USA Wins Gold & A Look Ahead to the 2028 Olympic Roster - Episode 985 54:46

2M ago54:46

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On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Team USA's Gold Medal winning performance in the 2024 Olympics. They look at the contributions from the team's old guard: LeBron, KD, & Steph while speculating on whether a roster without those three could have won gold in this Olympics. Then they bring break down the greatest moments of Steph Curry's career a…

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Jon Jaques - Cornell University Men’s Basketball Head Coach - Episode 984 1:23:40

2M ago1:23:40

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Jon Jaques is entering his first season as the Mens’ Basketball Head Coach at Cornell University. Jacques has spent more than a decade as an assistant coach in the Ivy League, including the last 12 at Cornell. He has assisted in the development of 12 Big Red All-Ivy selections, including five first-teamers, and two CoSIDA Academic All-Americans. Pr…

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"The Triple Double" #12 with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook (IL) High School Boys' Basketball Head Coach - Episode 983 54:53

2M ago54:53

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The 12th episode of “The Triple Double” with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook (IL) High School Boys’ Basketball Head Coach. Rob, Mike, & Jason hit on three basketball topics in each episode of “The Triple Double”. Rob's experience coaching at a camp in Bormio, Italy The NCAA Academy in Rock Hill, South Carolina that Rob and his son Trey attended AAU Reflecti…

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Olympic Hoops Quarterfinal Reactions - Episode 982 53:01

2M ago53:01

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On this episode Mike & Jason discuss Team USA's win over Brazil in the Olympic Quarterfinals. Next, they look at the other 3 quarterfinal games and the international players who've performed well through 4 games including Wemby, Jokic, Shai, Giddey, Giannis, RJ Barrett, Schroder, and Franz as well as those who have struggled like Gobert, Murray, an…

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What is your best advice for the parent of a high school basketball player? (Rebroadcast) - Episode 981 39:28

2M ago39:28

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What is your best advice for the parent of a high school basketball player? Our Coaching Lineup for this episode: Jon Beck – Pure Sweat Basketball – Northwest AR Rob Brost – Bolingbrook High School – Bolingbrook, IL Jeff Depelteau – St. Andrew's Episcopal School - MD Matt Grahn – University of Dallas Joe Harris – Lake Chelan High School, Lake Chela…

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