Nobles' Vinh Bui on Boston's basketball community
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In this episode of the Hoopwise Podcast, hosts Ethan Fuller and Steve Hewitt dive deep into the basketball scene in New England with special guest Vinh Bui. They explore Vin's significant impact on the Boston City basketball community, his experiences with Shooting Touch, and his coaching journey at Nobles and other institutions. The conversation takes a personal turn as Vin shares insights about his niece, Christina Pham, and the relationships and challenges that shape inner-city Boston basketball culture. They also discuss the impact of three-point shooting and analytics on modern basketball, highlighting both positive changes and potential drawbacks. The episode wraps up with a fun segment, 'Full Court Press,' where the hosts and Vin share their thoughts on favorite non-star players.
Topics
00:24 Guest Introduction: Vin Bui's Impact on Boston Basketball
01:01 Vinh Bui's Hong Kong Experience
03:16 Nobles Basketball Success and Challenges
07:12 Coaching Philosophy and Player Development
15:09 Building an Independent Program: Shooting Touch
22:56 Game Planning and Toughest Opponents
26:31 Looking Ahead: Future Prospects and Personal Reflections
33:09 Reflecting on Parental Influence in Sports
33:44 Balancing Support and Criticism
34:43 Coaching Philosophy and Responsibilities
37:18 Challenges of Growing Up in Boston
41:13 Community and Basketball in Boston
44:26 Christina's Basketball Journey and Aspirations
49:13 The Impact of the Three-Point Revolution
53:45 Analytics in Basketball: Boon or Bane?
57:27 Favorite Non-Star Players
01:02:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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