In this episode, Doug touches on l Anthony Davis' return, pushes back on Steph Curry hate , and is joined by former Knicks and Grizzlies Head Coach David Fizdale joins the pod - for the second installment of a two part interview . He recounts his climb up the NBA assistant coaching ranks working with Mike Woodson in Atlanta, and rejoining Spoelstra in Miami with the Heat, LeBron's Decision, what happened inside the devastating 2012 Mavs Finals loss, the Game 6 Ray Allen miracle in 2013, and his ...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Doug reflects on Baylor taking it to Gonzaga in the national championship game, and is joined by former Knicks and Grizzlies Head Coach David Fizdale joins the pod - in the first of a two part interview - to discuss his L.A. hoops upbringing, playing college ball at San Diego, and how he got his big break as a video assistant with the Heat, and the time he sent Pat Riley home with a blank VHS scouting tape. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ba...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, Doug is joined by Gonzaga Assistant Coach Roger Powell who looks back at their semifinal war with UCLA, Jalen Suggs thrilling buzzer beater, why the Bruins were so tough and looks ahead to the matchup against surging Baylor, and his own experience playing in a national championship game with Illinois in 2005. Hartford Head Coach John Gallagher and Doug dive deep into the X's and O's of the Gonzaga/UCLA semifinal classic, and why the Bruins had more success against the Zags than ...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 35 min
In this episode, Doug talks with UCLA Assistant Coach Michael Lewis about the Bruins' sneaking into the NCAA Tourney, what came together during their unexpected Final Four run and their upcoming matchup with undefeated Gonzaga. Also longtime Pac-12 Assistant Gregg Gottlieb explains what's behind the much maligned Pac-12's tournament resurgence. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork...
Apr 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Doug breaks down the Elite 8 NCAA Tournament action and the Final Four teams. His guest this week is 'Free Solo' climbing superstar Alex Honnold who opens up about his fearlessness, his mental approach, his future, the making of the massively successful film, and what to expect from his new climbing podcast. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio....
Mar 31, 2021•34 min
In this episode, Doug is joined by University of Hartford Head Coach John Gallagher. He discusses how he's built Hartford into a tourney team, growing up during a golden era of Philly hoops, playing for Phil Martelli at St. Joseph's, his relationship with Loyola-Chicago, why he thinks they could beat Gonzaga, and the importance of making adjustments. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...
Mar 25, 2021•51 min
Introducing Colin's latest project - THE COLIN COWHERD PODCAST - from The Volume Podcast Network. On this new podcast, Colin gives his instant, thought-provoking reactions to the biggest stories, and sits down with guests who give him a new perspective on subjects that fascinate him. Search for The Colin Cowherd Podcast and hit subscribe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 24, 2021•45 sec
In this episode, Doug talks with Oral Roberts Head Coach Paul Mills discusses growing up in Houston as the son of a preacher, how he helped rebuild Baylor after a scandal as an assistant under Baylor's Scott Drew for 14 years, taking over at Oral Roberts and his teams incredible Sweet 16 run as a 15 seed, including taking down Ohio State and Florida. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastn...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 22 min
On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a deep dive into the Pac-12's impressive run through the NCAA Tournament thus far. The Conference of Champions has 4 teams in the Sweet 16, and they all have one thing in common: bright, young head coaches. All of this begs the question - is the Pac-12's sudden surge the beginning of the end for the Blue Bloods? Duke's Mike Krzyzewski and North Carolina's Roy Williams are two of the greatest coaches in college basketball history, but UNC getting bo...
Mar 23, 2021•47 min
In this episode, we look back at Doug's conversation with Ohio University March Madness star Jason Preston who shares his incredible story on his growth from not starting and averaging 2 PPG as a high school senior to 20 PPG as an All-MAC star for the Bobcats. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 21, 2021•31 min
In this episode, Doug is joined by famed Bracketologist Joe Lunardi to discuss his new book on the NCAA Tourney, his path from publishing an obscure print tournament guide to becoming the preeminent TV bracket analyst in the country, and the 2021 tourney field. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 19, 2021•58 min
In this episode, Doug is joined by Southern Utah Head Coach Todd Simon to talk about his path from growing up a "Bad Boys" Pistons fan, to learning under Paul Westphal and Lon Kruger as an assistant, to talking over UNLV on an interim basis and finally getting a full time gig at Southern Utah, rebuilding the program from a perennial loser to Big Sky champs. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp...
Mar 18, 2021•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, Doug talks with Liberty Head Coach Ritchie McKay about his path into coaching, the importance of his faith, the time "Midnight" Lute Olsen stole Jason Terry after Terry committed to Washington, his up and down tenure at New Mexico, what he learned under Tony Bennett, and his mindset heading into the tournament and his team's first round matchup with Oklahoma State and potential #1 NBA pick Cade Cunningham. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Bal...
Mar 17, 2021•51 min
In this episode, Doug talks with Utah State Forward Justin Bean. He discusses facing off against Trae Young in high school in Oklahoma, his Mormon mission experience in Reno, his transition into college hoops after a long layoff, his reputation for playing insanely hard, his take on his team's tourney hopes. and if he sees pro ball in his future. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, Doug is joined by UMBC Head Coach Ryan Odom who discusses his basketball journey that led him from son of Wake and South Carolina head coach Dave Odom, to college assistant, to taking over UMBC and authoring the greatest NCAA Tourney upset by taking down #1 UVA as a #16 seed in 2018. He also discusses the flip side of getting upset in his conference tournament as a heavy favorite this year. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Lear...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 39 min
In this episode, Doug sits down for the final installment of his conversation with NBA champion and former #1 overall pick Andrew Bogut . They dive into the infamous trade that never was with the Bucks passing on Steph Curry for Monta Ellis, and gives an inside look at the Warriors incredible first title run in 2015, the growth of Draymond, the devastating Game 7 Finals loss to the Cavs after holding a 3-1 lead in 2016, and if there's any situation that could convince him to un-retire. Make sure...
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, Doug sits down for the first part of a two part conversation with NBA champion and former #1 overall pick Andrew Bogut . They discuss his path from a working class Australian childhood to becoming the college player of the year at Utah with Rick Majerus, and then the #1 overall pick in the 2005 NBA Draft. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Warning: Explicit Language Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, Doug gives his take on Michigan State and Duke starting to roll after slow starts, and is joined by Lakers Video Coordinator Max Hooper. They discuss the day-to-day grind of breaking down tape for the Lakers, what he's seen on tape from stars like Luka, Bradley Beal, Dame Lillard, and Steph Curry. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listene...
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 21 min
In this episode, Doug lays out why Juwan Howard and Michigan deserve the love they're receiving and why a tough upcoming stretch will be the biggest test of their season to date. This week's guest is Mark Dickel discusses his path from New Zealand to leading the nation in assists at UNLV, his long international pro career, and his transition to becoming the coach of the Albanian and Philippines National teams. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! L...
Feb 20, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Doug explains why he's all-in on Oklahoma State Freshman Cade Cunningham, and talks with NBA Scout Bryan Oringher . They discuss learning under Gary Williams at Maryland, his NBA break as a video coordinator with the Wizards, working his way into an NBA scouting role, what he thinks analytics gets wrong, which NBA players are underrated, if the Nets have enough to win the East, and if the Clippers can win the West, and if LeBron and the Lakers can repeat. Make sure you download,...
Feb 11, 2021•54 min
In this episode, Doug is joined by Super Bowl LV Honorary Captain Trimaine Davis to discuss his role as an honorary captain at Super Bowl LV, his challenged upbringing, the incredible story of determination of how he overcame countless obstacles to star in hoops San Diego St., and how it inspired him in his mission to provide hotspots, laptops and computers to underprivileged kids during during the pandemic. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Lea...
Feb 08, 2021•43 min
In this episode, Doug discusses the NBA future of Iowa's Luka Garza, and Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu, and is joined by Brown University Head Coach Mike Martin. They discuss his Massachusetts upbringing, taking over the Brown program where he played, and how he's dealt with not being able to practice with his team since last March due to strict Ivy League COVID protocols, and what he's learned in the process. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn...
Feb 05, 2021•51 min
In this episode, Doug remembers the the 2001 Oklahoma State team plane crash and 10 that died with his former teammate Brian Montanati and how it has impacted how both live their lives going forward. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 29, 2021•49 min
On today's episode, Jason kicks things off by paying homage to the 'Washed King' himself LeBron James. At age 36, LeBron continues to defy Father Time and is currently the odds on favorite to win his fourth NBA MVP award... and people are still looking for reasons to hate the man! What gives? Whether is sports media talking heads who claim that LeBron ruined the NBA with the Player Empowerment Era or former players like Shaquille O'Neal and Charles Barkley who seem more worried about going viral...
Jan 27, 2021•46 min
In this episode, Doug concludes his two part interview with Long Beach State Head Coach Dan Monson. They discuss the impact of Gonzaga's '99 NCAA Elite 8 Run, why he decided to leave for Minnesota job, the ups and downs with the Gophers, if he regrets leaving the Zags, and how he's continued to stay close with Mark Few. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/l...
Jan 23, 2021•52 min
In this episode, Doug sits down for the first part of a two part interview with Long Beach State Head Coach Dan Monson. They discuss growing up the son of a coach, playing football for Dennis Erickson at Idaho, coaching under UAB's Gene Bartow, taking over Gonzaga after being a long time assistant, and his memories from the '99 NCAA Tourney run that put the program on the national map. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-c...
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, Doug and guest longtime NBA Insider Ric Bucher dissect the James Harden reuniting with KD in Brooklyn, if Brooklyn is a legitimate title contender, how Kyrie fits into the mix, and how he can potentially derail the entire experiment. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 15, 2021•36 min
In this episode, Doug shares a great behind the scenes story about life on the road in broadcasting, and is joined by hoops analyst, former agent Matt Babcock . They discuss his Arizona walk-on experience, his non-traditional path to becoming an NBA agent, the ugly side of the business that led him to leave it to pursue player evaluation and analyst life. He also breaks down LaMelo Ball's first month of his NBA career, his NBA scouting report on Iowa's Luka Garza, star freshman Cade Cunningham, ...
Jan 08, 2021•54 min
In this episode, Doug gives his thoughts on the early season NBA action, KD and Kyrie's impressive early returns, why the Clippers can bounce back and win a title, and why Kentucky's struggles show the the one-and-done model has peaked. This week's guest is skills trainer and former Oral Roberts star Chad Wilkerson who discusses playing for Bill Self, playing against Gottlieb in college, with him in the USBL for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, which college basketball rule changes can improve the college g...
Jan 01, 2021•1 hr 21 min
On today's episode, Jason shares a quick thought on the Pittsburgh Steelers ugly loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football. After starting the season 11-0, the Steelers have lost three in a row and Ben Roethlisberger looks absolutely washed. The defense has slipped a bit and the offense looks abysmal. Thanks to their hot start to the season they'll still make the playoffs but they have the making of a one-and-done postseason team, at best. Plus, The King of #NBATwitter Josiah Johns...
Dec 22, 2020•44 min