Inside TBT (TBT's Official Podcast) features interviews, inside information and everything else you could want to know about The Basketball Tournament, the world's first truly open sporting event. Winner take all. For more, check out TheTournament.com and watch ESPN. Your Teams. Your Tournament. Hosted by Andrew Zoldan
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Interviews with people inside and outside the sport of basketball. Listen. Like. Share.
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Russ Smith Interview & Willie Cauley-Stein Interview (The Ville and La Familia)
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On today's episode, Russ Smith joins the show to talk about playing with The Ville again, what it was like playing in TBT last summer and the addition on Montrezl Harrell (0:00 - 14:23) and then Willie Cauley-Stein joins the show to breakdown his commitment to play with La Familia (Kentucky Alumni) in TBT this summer, what it will be like to be bac…
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Podcast 146 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Mfon Udoka, Ime Udoka's sister -- March 30, 2024
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March 30, During our conversation, Mfon discusses what she believes has been different for the Rockets during the 11-game winning streak; and more.By Kris Gardner
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All 8 TBT REGIONALS ANNOUNCED, Montrezl Harrell & Sean McDermott
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Today on the show, former Butler player Sean McDermott talks about playing with All Good Dawgs (Butler Alumni) at Hinkle Fieldhouse this summer (0:00 - 8:00) and then former NBA 6MOTY, Montrezl Harrell, discusses playing with The Ville (Louisville Alumni) and getting to hoop in front of the Louisville fans again this summer (8:00 - 22:42)! TBT REGI…
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Podcast 145 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Dan Friel, co-founder of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) -- February 28, 2024
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February 28, During our conversation, Dan discusses the history of TBT; the Elam Ending; Forever Coogs participating in 2024; games at Fertitta Center; and more.By Kris Gardner
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FOUR TBT REGIONALS ANNOUNCED, Eric Bledsoe & Shelvin Mack Interviews
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In today's episode of Inside TBT, Andrew Zoldan breaks down the four TBT regionals that were announced this week (Wichita, Butler, Lexington & Cincinnat) (0:00 - 2:30) then Shelvin Mack joins the show to talk about All Good Dawgs, Butler's TBT team that will be hosting a regional at the historic Hinkle Fieldhouse (2:30 - 13:41) and then Eric Bledso…
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Podcast 144 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Tyrel Kirkham, Big 12's Chief Marketing Officer -- February 6, 2024
February 6, During our conversation, Tyrel discusses his career path; his job duties at the Big 12; working in the Detroit Pistons' organization; and more.By HoustonRoundballReview@Gmail.com (Kris Gardner)
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Podcast 143 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Patti Smith, CEO of Relevent Worldwide -- January 10, 2024
January 10, During our conversation, Patti discusses her love of sports as a kid; her career path; her 2 favorite sports moments; and more.By HoustonRoundballReview@Gmail.com (Kris Gardner)
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Podcast 142 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Cindy Brunson, NBC Sports and Phoenix Mercury play-by-play voice -- October 20, 2023
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October 20, During our conversation, Cindy discusses the demise of the Pac-12; her career path plus career advice; Phoenix Suns and Mercury owner Mat Ishbia; NCAA women's hoops and more.By Kris Gardner
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Podcast 141 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Brooke Weisbrod, college basketball tv analyst -- October 13, 2023
October 13, During our conversation, Brooke discusses her career path; preparing to call a game; the explosive popularity of women's basketball; NIL; the demise of the Pac-12; maintaining a work-life balance; and more.By HoustonRoundballReview@Gmail.com (Kris Gardner)
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Podcast 140 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Lauren Sampson, Houston Men's Hoops' Director of Operations, External -- September 26, 2023
September 26, During our conversation, Lauren discusses the 2023 Basketball Tip-Off Dinner and the growth Houston's men's basketball has experienced in her 9 years at Houston: from the home games with very few fans to sold-out home games now.By HoustonRoundballReview@Gmail.com (Kris Gardner)
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Podcast 139 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Vernette Skeete, Texas Southern women's hoops Head Coach -- September 22, 2023
September 22, During our conversation, Coach Skeete discusses TSU's non-conference schedule for this season; what she learned last season; her coaching philosophy; the T.I.G.E.R Way; and more.By HoustonRoundballReview@Gmail.com (Kris Gardner)
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FINAL EPISODE BEFORE TBT TIPS-OFF!Taj Gibson joined the show as his team (Team Gibson) gets set for their TBT debut! We talked TBT, NBA, Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah and more (0:00 - 28:29) and then Fran Fraschilla joins the show to preview the Wichita Super Regional (28:29 - 47:26)! Presented by Pedego Wichita: https://pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealers…
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Devin Funchess (Team Gibson), Tayler Persons (Fort Wayne Champs), Marcus Santos-Silva (Ram Nation)
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In today's episode of Inside TBT, Devin Funchess (former NFL WR) joins the show to talk about playing with Team Gibson, basketball being his first love, his time in the NFL and more (0:00 - 13:52), then Fort Wayne Champs' Tayler Persons come on to talk TBT 2023, pick-up hoops and what he loves about TBT (13:52 - 26:14) and then Marcus Santos-Silva …
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Jason Thompson (NBA Veteran/Broad Street Birds) & Brandon Jefferson (Bleed Green)
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NBA Veteran, Jason Thompson, is a part of Broad Street Birds (Temple Alumni) and he came on the show to talk NBA, TBT, the Sacramento Kings, Boogie and more (0:00 - 20:58) and then Bleed Green's Brandon Jefferson comes on to talk North Texas, year two of Bleed Green, tell pick-up hoops stories and more (20:58 - 38:16)!Enjoy -…
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The Ringer's Tate Frazier & Tyshawn Taylor (Mass Street/Kansas Alumni)
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In today's episode of Inside TBT, The Ringer's Tate Frazier stops by to talk about this year's players, give his scouting report on the Thompson Twins, build his UNC TBT team and more (0:00 - 30:07) then Tyshawn Taylor hops on to talk Kansas, TBT, NBA, The Border War and more (30:07 - 1:00:00)!Enjoy -…
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Myles Dread (Happy Valley Hoopers) & AJ Slaughter (Eberlein Drive)
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In today's episode of Inside TBT, we have a TBT veteran AND a TBT rookie talking hoops! Myles Dread will be making his TBT Debut fresh off of the NCAA Tournament with the Happy Valley Hoopers (Penn State alumni) and we talked about his Penn State career, who he's excited to play with in TBT and so much more (0:00 - 18:53) and then TBT veteran, AJ S…
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Scoohie Smith (Red Scare) and Sonny Weems (Team Arkansas)
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In today's episode of Inside TBT, Scoochie Smith (Red Scare) stops by to talk about how incredible his first year of TBT was, what it's like to play in front of Dayton fans again and more (0:00 - 12:23) and then Sonny Weems (Team Arkansas) comes on to talk about how he's gearing up to make his TBT debut... as a PLAYER... he has been acting GM for T…
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Podcast 138 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Nick Grant, Rice Owls women's hoops Assistant Coach -- June 15, 2023
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June 15, During our conversation, Coach Grant discusses his 12 year coaching career including how he got into coaching and whether or not he aspires to become a head coach; his reason(s) for coming to Rice; his recruiting philosophy; his mentors; changes in girls' club basketball the last 12 years; Rice's joining The American and its impact on recr…
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Keddy Johnson Interview (Best Virginia), Jerome Seagers interview (Vegas Rebellion/UNLV Alumni)
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In today's episode of Inside TBT, Kedrian Johnson stop by to talk about his WVU career, how pumped he is to join Best Virginia and mroe (0:00 - 13:02) and then Jerome Seagers comes on the show to announce Vegas Rebellion (UNLV alumni team) will be entering a team in TBT (13:12 - 27:45)! TBT's Bracket Reveal Show will be next Wednesday, June 21st at…
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Jaylen Barford & Desonta Bradford talk about teaming up on the Jackson TN UnderDawgs!
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In today's Inside TBT, Jaylen Barford (0:00 - 13:14) and Desonta Bradford (13:14 - 26:20) are on the show to break down their decisions to play with the Jackson TN UnderDawgs in TBT 2023! Jaylen for Team Arkansas and Desonta for the Bucketneers have both been INSANE the past two TBTs! - EnjoyBy The Basketball Tournament
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THE BOXING EPISODE: Jordon Crawford (The Money Team) & Tyonte Robertson (About Billions)
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Jordon Crawford from The Money Team (Floyd Mayweather's Team) came on the show to talk about his season overseas, what he loves about TBT, what the team will look like this year, tell funny Floyd stories and more (0:00 - 24:30) and then Tyonte Robertson from About Billions (Adrien Broner's team) hopped on to break down the best players he's ever pl…
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CJ Massinburg & Nick Perkins (Blue Collar U/Buffalo), Jontay Porter (Show Me Squad/Mizzou)
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On today's Inside TBT, CJ Massinburg (2022 MVP) and Nick Perkins from the 2022 Blue Collar U TBT Championship team join the show to talk about their 2022 title, their quest for a repeat and stories from playing at Buffalo (0:00 - 17:10) then Jontay Porter who will be making his TBT debut with Show Me Squad (Mizzou alumni, comes on to talk Mizzou, t…
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Podcast 137 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Scottie Rodgers, Director of Communications for the Cotton Bowl Classic -- May 15, 2023
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May 15, During our conversation, Scottie discusses his career path; the changes in sports media throughout his career; the importance of networking including his advice to people considering a sports media career; and more.By Kris Gardner
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Podcast 136 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Kansas State Head Coach Jerome Tang -- May 10, 2023
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May 10, During our conversation, Coach Tang recaps the K-State's 2022-23 season; discusses his reasons for becoming K-State's head coach; what he learned from Baylor Head Coach Scott Drew; his 2023-'24 roster; what makes Big 12 men's basketball so good; the 4 new schools joining the Big 12; Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark; and more.…
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Podcast 135 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Rice Owls' Head Coach Scott Pera -- May 10, 2023
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May 10, During our conversation, Coach Pera recaps the Owls' 2022-23 season; discusses his incoming recruits; areas of improvement for his returning players; FAU and C-USA men's basketball; Rice's move to The American; grad transfer Quincy Olivari's decision to transfer to Xavier; and more.By Kris Gardner
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Russ Smith on playing with The Louisville Alumni Team & Robbie Hummel is back (Purdue Alumni)!
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In today's episode of Inside TBT, Russ Smith stops by to announce that he'll be playing with the Louisville Alumni Team (The Ville) in TBT this summer, talk about his favorite moments from Louisville and more (0:00 - 10:06) and then Robbie Hummel joins the show to announce he'll be back with Men of Mackey (Purdue alumni) and tell funny Purdue, golf…
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Podcast 134 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Matt Murschel from the Orlando Sentinel -- May 8, 2023
May 8, During our conversation, Matt discusses the vibe on the UCF campus as the Knights prepare to join the Big 12. Matt also provides details on the AAC's revenue distribution payout to member schools; UCF's level of readiness to for the Big 12 athletically as well as administratively; UCF men's basketball; Florida State in the ACC; and Big 12 Co…
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Keith Langford announces a KANSAS TEAM will be back in TBT!
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Keith Langford came on Inside TBT to talk about Kansas putting a team in TBT, discuss his time at Kansas, tell crazy stories from Russia/overseas hoops and more! Keith will suit up with Mass Street in TBT 2023!- Presented by Chipp Golf CoChipp Golf Co is a golf apparel brand specializing in uniquely designed golf gloves with 10% of all proceeds ben…
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April 30, During our conversation, Mfon discusses her basketball career; growing up with her brother, Ime; Ime's getting the Houston Rockets' head coaching job; and more.By HoustonRoundballReview@Gmail.com (Kris Gardner)
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Podcast 132 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Lindsay Edmonds, Rice Owls Women's Basketball Head Coach -- April 26, 2023
April 26, During our conversation, Coach Edmonds discusses the addition of transfer Sussy Ngulefac; Rice's incoming class; the Owls' joining The American on July 1, 2023; and more.By HoustonRoundballReview@Gmail.com (Kris Gardner)
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Podcast 131 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with John Williams, Vice President - Big 12 Men's Basketball -- April 21, 2023
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April 21, During our conversation, John discusses the differences between Bob Bowlsby and Brett York; scheduling for the Big 12; Big 12 in Mexico; a Big 12 preseason tipoff; games on linear versus streaming; and more.By Kris Gardner
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HUGE NEWS: TBT is coming to Lubbock (Matt Mooney & Tariq Owens), TBT back to Dayton (Ryan Mikesell)
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MASSIVE announcements and interviews on today's episode! TBT is heading to Lubbock this summer and Matt Mooney and Tariq Owens are on the show to break it all down (0:00 - 19:32) and then Ryan Mikesell joins the show to talk about TBT heading back to Dayton this summer... AGAIN (19:32 - 33:51)!Lubbock dates: July 19-23Dayton dates: July 25-30Join t…
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Myck Kabongo announces a Texas Alumni Team, Vic Beasley (NFL) talking hoops and his tournament
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In today's episode of Inside TBT, Myck Kabongo is on the show to announce a Texas Men's Basketball Alumni Team, which is HUGE, and talk about his time at Texas(0:00 - 15:20) and then Vic Beasley joins the show to talk hoops, his tournament where the winner gets a TBT slot in Louisville the NFL & XFL and more (15:20 - 27:45)! Enjoy!…
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Podcast 130 -- Listen to The HRR's conversation with Ashlee Austin about her internship with the HLOC -- April 10, 2023
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April 10, During our conversation, Ashlee describes how she got her internship with the Houston Local Organizing Committee (HLOC) and the work she did with the HLOC planning and preparing for the 2023 Men's Final Four in Houston and more.By Kris Gardner
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