Doug talks with former college hoops analyst and tv/radio personality Dan Dakich about media outrage, why his coaching style wouldn't translate in today's soft hoops culture, recent decision to leave ESPN for a new Outkick show , why he's moonlighting as delivery driver around Indianapolis, and what it will be like to not call games this season. He also shares some vintage Bobby Knight stories. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ...
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Subscribe, rate and review the KJ Live podcast right here . Woj stops by to discuss the Ben Simmons and Philadelphia 76ers situation, Lakers off-season moves, if the Chicago Bulls are for real, how the Nets will bounce back this season, what to expect from the Warriors if Klay Thompson is healthy and more! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 30, 2021•51 min
Doug is joined by former prep legend Schea Cotton who discusses his father's positive influence, what it was like being on the cover of Sports illustrated in 8th grade, why he chose LA powerhouse Mater Dei, how he fought for playing time on a stacked prep squad, how a devastating shoulder injury derailed his sure fire NBA stardom, how an SAT scandal prevented him from going to UCLA, how his NBA Draft Combine tanked his draft stock, the disappointment from never making it to the league, what he w...
Sep 25, 2021•47 min
In this episode, Doug is joined by ESPN college basketball analyst Mike 'Donnell to to discuss the proposed Big 12 hoops expansion, how the new schools will fare among the traditional Big 12 powers, and how the new NIL rules will impact the college basketball landscape. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe 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....
Sep 22, 2021•56 min
Doug is joined by Iowa ballers Connor and Patrick McCaffery who discuss Connor playing baseball and hoops for the Hawkeyes, the growth of Luka Garza into the college player of the year, the pressure of being the coach's sons, how they're taking advantage of the new NIL deals, and why they can't stand Iowa State. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Sep 18, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Doug sits down with Utah St. standout guard Steven Ashworth to discuss his Utah upbringing, playing at Utah's top hoops high school, the influence Jimmer Fredette had on him, how he ended up at Utah State over BYU or Utah, his Mormon mission experience, why he decided to pass up on a chance to play at Duke to go on his Mormon mission, why he decided to stay at Utah State after Craig Smith took the Utah job, why he's been aggressive pursuing NIL opportunities. He also discusses h...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr
Doug is joined by Maccabi Tel Aviv Power Forward Jake Cohen, who discusses his path as a late blooming suburban Philly recruit to Davidson, why he responded so well to the confrontational style of Davidson HC Bob McKillop, and what it was like getting hosted by Steph Curry during his recruiting visit. He also relives the devastating 2013 tournament loss to Marquette that ended his college career, how he signed with Israeli League power Maccabi Tel Aviv, and the ups and downs from his nearly deca...
Sep 04, 2021•57 min
In this episode, Doug gives his take on why Ben Simmons' public trade demand could backfire, and is joined by motivational speaker and former Michigan State walk-on Anthony Ianni discusses his path from overcoming his autism misdiagnosis and bullying as a child to becoming a national champion for Sparty. He also explains how Tom Izzo influenced his life, why Draymond Green was an amazing teammate, how he decided to become a motivational speaker advocating for autism awareness and anti-bullying, ...
Sep 01, 2021•50 min
In this episode, Doug talks with former Israeli League guard Andrew "Combo" Salop about his upbringing in the Bronx, bouncing around to a handful of high schools, how he played in the ABA without playing DI college ball, his move to the Israeli league. Andrew and Gottlieb also break down the top NBA lottery picks performances from the NBA Summer League, Gelo's legitimacy, Russell Westbrook's fit with the Lakers, and which teams could surprise in the East and West. Make sure you download, rate an...
Aug 26, 2021•51 min
In this episode, Doug is joined by agent Todd Ramasar discusses his hoops upbringing in inland Southern California, why he chose to walk on at UCLA, the surprising way he ended up representing Baron Davis, what sold him about an unknown Pascal Siakam, what it was like negotiating against Isiah Thomas as an inexperienced young agent, and his plans over the next decade. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://...
Aug 20, 2021•59 min
In this episode, Doug concludes his extended three part interview with former Ohio State standout running back and national champion Maurice Clarett, who discusses how he rebuilt of life after prison, why he's able to get his message across to today's athletes effectively, his struggle to get proper mental health diagnosis while inside, how he started educating himself while in prison, why his early morning workout regimen is a key to his success, his plans for the next 10 years, and how he take...
Aug 11, 2021•51 min
In this episode, Doug recaps the best and worst performances from Team USA's gold medal run, and sits down for part two of his interview with former Ohio State standout running back and national champion Maurice Clarett, who explains why he ultimately decided to leave Ohio State instead of continue to fight for eligibility, what it was like taking on the NFL to enter the draft as a 19-year old, inside his disastrous combine, what went wrong with the Broncos, what really happened with his public ...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Doug sits down for part 2 of his interview with former Hofstra star Charles Jenkins to discuss his rookie year with the Warriors, his first interactions with a rookie Steph Curry, how he stayed ready despite limited action, how the unexpected Monta Ellis trade opened up playing time led to huge PT, and how his surprising trade to Philly taught him a hard lesson about NBA reality, Then, he discusses the transition to playing overseas, his tales from life on and off the court during a successful c...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 29 min
In this episode, ahead of Team USA facing off against Spain in the Olympic quarterfinals, Doug sits down with Poland Men's National Team Head Coach Mike Taylor, who previews Team USA vs. Spain quarterfinal matchup, Team USA's biggest weaknesses, the biggest difference in the FIBA game compared to the NBA, and his prediction for the matchup. He also dives into how he prepared for a YEAR to face Luka Doncic, and breaks down the remaining teams left in the Olympic tournament. Make sure you download...
Aug 02, 2021•49 min
In this episode, Doug gives his key impressions of the NBA Draft, and is joined by former Hofstra star Charles Jenkins discusses avoiding pitfalls during his NYC upbringing, dealing with the sudden loss of his brother, why he chose to play ball at Hofstra, navigating the ups and downs of his college career, and his NBA Draft experience. 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...
Jul 31, 2021•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, Doug breaks down some of the top NBA Draft prospects and if Cade Cunningham is a lock at #1, and Team USA's losing ways carrying over into the Olympics. His guest is former Ohio State standout running back and national champion Maurice Clarett, who looks back at his Youngstown upbringing, the surprising way he ended up at Ohio State, how he went from 4th string to 1st string in one day, his memories of the 2003 national title run, the championship game against a legendary Miami ...
Jul 29, 2021•35 min
In this episode, Doug is joined by former All-Pac 10 Stanford standout Dan Grunfeld who discusses growing up as the son of longtime NBA Exec Ernie Grunfeld, what lessons he learned being so close to the NBA, transitioning to high school in Milwaukee with his dad taking over as GM of the Bucks, why he was such a huge Ray Allen fan, why he chose to play at Stanford, how he turned an injury disappointment into a solid overseas career, his transition from the court to the business world, and his new...
Jul 24, 2021•1 hr 22 min
In this episode, Georgia Tech Head Coach Josh Pastner for the third installment of a three part interview, where they discuss the recruiting scandal that landed Tech on probation, how he would avoid a similar situation in the future, and how he bounced back and led the Yellow Jackets to an ACC Tournament Championship and 2020 NCAA Tournament berth. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnet...
Jun 28, 2021•59 min
In this episode, Doug sits down with ESPN basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla to discuss the NBA explosion of Trae Young, the postseason collapse of Ben Simmons, how to fix him, how the Mavericks can keep Luka Doncic happy enough to stick around, his take on the DeAndre Ayton buzzer beater in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, and which international teams have a chance to beat Team USA in the next Olympics, and some quick scouting reports on the top prospects in this year's NBA draft. Make...
Jun 25, 2021•38 min
In this episode, Doug gives some quick takes on KD's dominant performance against the Bucks, and Rick Carlisle's sits down with Georgia Tech Head Coach Josh Pastner for the second part of a three part interview, where they installment of a multiple part interview, where he goes inside the whirlwind process that ended with him getting the Memphis job, how he established his own identity, the pressure of following Coach Cal, and why he decided to take the Georgia Tech job. Make sure you download, ...
Jun 18, 2021•51 min
In this episode, Doug sits down with Georgia Tech Head Coach Josh Pastner for the first installment of a multiple part interview, where they discuss his youth hoops background growing up in Houston, how he landed a walk on spot on for Lute Olson at Arizona, his memories from the '97 national championship run, the unbelievable way he got the Memphis job, and the challenges of following Coach Cal and keeping the program together. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest Al...
Jun 16, 2021•58 min
In this episode, Doug talks with former Providence star and NBA forward Jamel Thomas on his rough Coney Island upbringing, not playing hoops until later in his childhood, transitioning into a stable environment in Rockaway, starring at the famed Lincoln High School, his relationship with Steph Marbury, their legendarily stacked AAU teams, why he chose Providence, and how he got other stars like God Shammgod to join him. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball P...
Jun 10, 2021•53 min
In this episode, Doug talks with Iona Assistant Tom Abatemarco about his path into a five decade career in coaching with Jim Valvano at Iona College, working under the legendary Lou Carnesecca, Maryland's Lefty Driesell, recruiting Dell Curry to Virginia Tech, re-joining Valavano at NC State, his '83 title run memories, recruiting Spud Webb, and Spencer Dinwiddie. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www....
May 27, 2021•1 hr 29 min
In this episode, Doug concludes his two part interview with George Mason Head Basketball Coach Kim English by discussing the LeBron/Steph play-in thriller, when he finally bought into an unselfish philosophy as a player, his transition to coaching under Frank Haith at Tulsa, Tad Boyle at Colorado, Rick Barnes at Tennessee and his head coaching philosophy as he heads into his first year as the man at George Mason. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, Doug is joined by George Mason Head Basketball Coach Kim English, who discusses his Baltimore hoops background, his grandfather's influence, transferring to four different high schools, his battle to overcome a childhood stutter, playing under Mike Anderson and Frank Haith, trying to stick it in the NBA, and his overseas experience. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne...
May 15, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Doug gets together with former Oklahoma State teammates Desmond Mason, Adrian Peterson, Brian Montonati to share memories and stories about their former coach Eddie Sutton as the Basketball Hall of Fame prepares to induct him posthumously this weekend. 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....
May 13, 2021•2 hr 11 min
In the second part of a two-part interview, Doug continues his conversation with former Wisconsin star center Brian Butch about his NBA Summer League experience, good, bad and ugly overseas stories, the D-League grind, why he called it quits and how he decided to transition into broadcasting. 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 informat...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min
In the first part of a two-part interview, Doug talks with former Wisconsin star center Brian Butch about his Wisconsin hoops upbringing, what it's like dominating high school ball as a 7-footer, getting recruited as a McDonald's All-American, his growth at Wisconsin, running into a Step Curry buzzsaw in the NCAA Tourney, and trying to find his footing as a pro. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, Doug continues hos conversation with Tremaine Fowlkes on his NBA experience playing for a bad Clippers team during the Shaq/Kobe era, winning a title as a reserve on the 2004 Pistons title team, his experience playing for the Pacers after the roster was decimated from the 'Malice in the Palace' brawl, and what he's pursuing in his post-hoop life. Make sure you download, rate and subscribe here to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.i...
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In this episode, Doug talks with former Fresno State star and 2004 NBA champion Tremaine Fowlkes on his L.A. hoops upbringing, his recollections of the '92 L.A. riots, transferring from Cal to Fresno State and Jerry Tarkanian, and breaking into the NBA. 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....
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 15 min
