Zack Thomsen is entering his third season as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at DII Frostburg State University. Thomsen increased the Bobcats’ win total by 9 in his second year. Thomsen came to Frostburg having been the head coach at the State University of New York at Delhi for seven seasons. During his tenure, he compiled 123 total wins, including reaching at least 20 victories in each of the past three seasons. While at Delhi, Thomsen was named conference coach of the year three times and hel...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 1121
On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss NBA free agency 2025, analyzing the moves made by all 30 teams. They discuss the implications of trades, signings, and losses, evaluating how each team has fared in the offseason. From the Atlanta Hawks' potential to rise in the Eastern Conference to the struggles of the Washington Wizards and the uncertain future of LeBron James, the hosts provide insights and predictions for the upcoming season. They also touch on the impact of player health and team dyn...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 1120
Sean Hanna has been a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at East Stroudsburg University for 4 seasons. Hanna previously served as a graduate assistant for the program from 2017-19. Since graduating with a master's degree from ESU in 2019, Hanna served as the director of basketball operations at Division I Lafayette College. As a student-athlete at Moravian College, Hanna averaged 10.2 points per game during his senior year, ranking second on the team in assists and steals. The guard distributed 21...
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 1119
Coretta Brown will be entering her fifth season as a Women’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Eastern Kentucky University. She previously served two season as an assistant at Georgia Southern University. Before her time at Georgia Southern Brown was an assistant at the University of West Alabama from 2017 to 2019. Brown launched a new program when she became the first head coach at Thomas University from 2012 to 2017. At Thomas, Brown coached four all-conference players, one freshman of the year, o...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 1118
On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the recent NBA Finals, focusing on the Indiana Pacers' unexpected run and the impact of Tyrese Halliburton's injury. They analyze the Oklahoma City Thunder's championship victory and what it means for their legacy. The conversation shifts to recent trades, including Kevin Durant's move to the Houston Rockets and the Celtics' fire sale. The hosts also touch on the Wizards' trade and the implications of the Lakers' ownership change. They conclude with though...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 1117
Andrew Wingreen is the Head Men's Basketball Coach at New College of Florida having been hired on May 1, 2023 to start the Mighty Banyan program from scratch. In their first season as a member of the NAIA and The Sun Conference, Wingreen led the Mighty Banyans to a 14-15 (7-9) record, which would be good enough for fifth place in the conference. The Banyans qualified for the Sun Conference Tournament in their first season as the #5 seed Entering his 16th season on a college sideline, Wingreen mo...
Jun 23, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 1116
Welcome to the 78th 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. June’s Round Table question is: What’s your process for setting goals with your team at the beginning of the season? Our Coaching Lineup this month: · Jerry Buckley – Bishop Kenny (FL) High School · Sean Gla...
Jun 20, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1115
On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the NBA Finals as we head into Game 6 on Thursday night. They break down J-Dub's 40 point Game 5 and Shai's season long MVP performances. Next, they discuss the Pacers and how hard it is to pin down where they rank in the hierarchy of the NBA heading into next season. Mike and Jason also look at all the Finals teams for the past 25 years and make the case that Tyrese Haliburton is probably one of the 5 "worst" best players on a Finals team since the year 2...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Season 1110Ep. 1114
The 20th 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”. What is the right amount of summer contact days for high school coaches to have with their players? What is the biggest mistake high school coaches make when looking for or taking a new job? What factors are driving high school coaches out of the profession and what can be done about it? Vi...
Jun 16, 2025•52 min•Ep. 1113
Brandon Ubel will be entering his 4th season as a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at the University of South Dakota. Prior to his time at South Dakota Ubel was the director of scouting at the University of Utah for one season in 2021-2022. Ubel began his coaching career as a graduate assistant coach at Utah State from 2019-21. Ubel was a four-year standout at the University of Nebraska from 2009-13. He played his first three seasons under Doc Sadler and his senior season under Tim Miles. Ubel a...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 1112
Following the Pacers Game 3 win over the Thunder, Mike shares his 5 key takeaways through the first 3 games of the 2025 NBA Finals. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Basketball Our friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team’s training this off-season with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, All-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers schools-only Buy Now, Pay Later payment plans to make getting new equipment easier than ever. ...
Jun 12, 2025•26 min•Ep. 1111
Connor Harr is the Video Coordinator for the Osceola Magic, managing all film-related tasks and supporting player development, coaching, and team strategy. Harr previously spent five years at NCAA Division II West Liberty University, where he served as both Assistant and Head Assistant Coach. Known for its uptempo style, West Liberty boasts the highest winning percentage in NCAA men’s basketball since 2009. Harr also served as Head Assistant Coach at Great Lakes Christian College. Harr contribut...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 1110
On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. They analyze the game's key moments, standout performances, and the incredible comeback by the Pacers. They look back on the Pacers' playoff run that now includes 4 ridiculous comebacks topped off by clutch shots by Tyrese Haliburton. Finally, they attempt to make sense of this Pacers win and how it impacts the eventual outcome of the series. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Dish Bask...
Jun 06, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1109
Tom McKeown is the author of This Is Panther Country: A Memoir of Youth, Underdog Spirit, and Basketball Glory, a classic underdog story of a high school basketball team's quest for glory and a young man's journey of growth, family, and determination. Set against the vibrant backdrop of mid-1970s Long Island, New York the book captures the excitement, challenges, and camaraderie of a small-town varsity basketball team and its dreams of triumph. Told from Tom’s vantage point in the eighth grade, ...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1108
On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the upcoming NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder., the firing of Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau, and the overall performance of the Knicks during the season. The conversation touches on the Indiana Pacers' surprising run to the finals and their potential challenges on both sides of the ball. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both the Pacers and Thunder, focusing on key players, matchups, and strategies that could influ...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 1107
Sean Rossi is the Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Montclair State University where he has been on Head Coach Justin Potts’ staff for six seasons helping guide the Red Hawks to a .628 overall winning percentage during their tenure together. Rossi previously served as an assistant at Moravian, where he helped guide the Greyhounds to two 20 win seasons and back to back Landmark Conference championships (2017-18 & 2018-19. Prior to Moravian, Rossi was the graduate assistant men's basket...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 1106
Darris Nichols was hired as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at La Salle University on March 11, 2025. Nichols most recently served as the head coach at Radford University, where he amassed two 20-win seasons in four years (68-63), including a 20-13 record during the 2024-25 season. Nichols' coaching experience includes stints as an assistant coach at Florida, Louisiana Tech, Wofford, and Northern Kentucky. He was named as a member of ESPN.com's prestigious 40 Under 40 list in the summer of 2020 ...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 1105
On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. They touch on the lack of defensive intensity in the series and whether that is a result of the Pacers style of play. Next, they look at the performances of Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyrese Haliburton, and how their contributions affect their teams' chances of success. Mike and Jason analyze the psychological factors affecting teams down 3-1in the playoffs and whether the K...
May 28, 2025•49 min•Ep. 1104
Nick Williams is heading into his first season as a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at McNeese State University. Williams spent the previous three seasons as an assistant at the University of Southern Mississippi from 2022-2025. Before joining the staff at Southern Miss he worked for 3 season at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Prior to Northwest, Williams spent the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons as a graduate assistant at Ole Miss under head coaches Andy Kennedy and Kermit Davis. Williams...
May 26, 2025•23 min•Ep. 1103
The 19th 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 Induction into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame What Rob has learned from his son Trey's recruitment What has Rob energized heading into the summer On this episode Mike and Jason welcome back Rob Brost to discuss Rob's Induction into the Illinois Basketball Coac...
May 23, 2025•57 min•Ep. 1102
On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the thrilling Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks, highlighting another incredible comeback by the Pacers while looking ahead to possible Game 2 adjustments from the Knicks. Next, they dive into the Thunder's blowout win against the Wolves Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals and try to find some silver linings for Minnesota heading into Thursday's Game 2. Visit our Sponsors! Dr....
May 22, 2025•42 min•Ep. 1101
On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder, and the implications of officiating on player safety and game outcomes. Next, they preview the upcoming Western Conference Finals featuring the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder, while analyzing the future of the Denver Nuggets and their key players. Following that they delve into the Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Conference matchup. They break down the the keys to the series including ...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 1100
Emily Jo Roberts is currently the Director of Women’s Coaching and NIL Strategy at Wasserman where her role is to create, grow and celebrate female coaches and other industry leaders in sports. Roberts was previously a college basketball coach with stops at Appalachian State University as an assistant women’s basketball coach and recruiting coordinator, at Elon University as both the Director of Operations and assistant women’s basketball coach, and at the University of Memphis as the Video Coor...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 1099
Welcome to the 77th 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. May’s Round Table question is: What are the key principles you teach to ensure spacing and timing on offense? Our Coaching Lineup this month: · Erik Buehler – Arapahoe (CO)High School · Chris Delisio – Olmst...
May 16, 2025•28 min•Ep. 1098
On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing playoff performance, focusing on injuries, coaching decisions, and the team's future prospects. They also compare the Cavs' struggles to the challenges faced by the Boston Celtics and the rise of the New York Knicks, particularly highlighting Jalen Brunson's impact in the playoffs. The discussion emphasizes the need for the Cavaliers to reassess their roster and coaching strategies moving forward. Next, they break down...
May 14, 2025•58 min•Ep. 1097
Glenn Smith is the founder of Hoopfest Basketball, based in Dallas, Texas. Hoopfest is a national sports marketing firm specializing in scholastic and college sports properties, event management, and unparalleled consultation. Glenn’s Thanksgiving Hoopfest has grown from a single event to the Hoopfest Basketball Series with stops in Lufkin, Dallas and Texarkana, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Nassau, Bahamas. On this episode Mike & Glenn discuss the intrinsic value of relationships within ...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 1096
Joe Wootten is the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, Virginia. Has averaged 25 wins per year in his 26 years as head coach and led O’Connell to 5 Virginia State Independent Titles, 3 WCAC Regular Season Titles, 4 Alhambra Catholic Invitational Titles, and 2 WCAC Tournament Titles in the past 14 years. Joe has been selected as the Arlington County Coach of the Year four times, WCAC Coach of the Year once, and Virginia State Independent Coach of the Year thr...
May 09, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 1095
On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing Game 2 loss to the Indiana Pacers. They delve into the impact of key player injuries, particularly focusing on the absence of Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, and DeAndre Hunter. The conversation shifts to the performance of Donovan Mitchell and analyzing how playoff basketball differs from the regular season. They also touch on referee decisions and the historical context of the game, concluding with a ranking of the wors...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 1094
Tysor Anderson is a men’s basketball assistant coach at Wofford College having joined the staff in June of 2022. Anderson spent the previous three seasons at Jacksonville State University. Prior to Jacksonville State, Tysor was a head coach at the high school level. He served as head coach at Atlanta’s South Gwinnett High School from 2016 to 2018 before taking the head coaching job at Holy Spirit Prep in 2018. Anderson coached future NBA first-overall pick Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timber...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 1093
Ty Lawson is the Boys’ Basketball Varsity Head Coach at Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, Maryland. Lawson was born and raised in Baltimore. He played 2 seasons of college basketball at Bowie State University before beginning his career as a coach. He loves the game of basketball and has a passion for giving back and teaching the game to the next generation. Coach Lawson’s basketball journey has allowed him to learn a lot about himself and the world around him, and how the game of basketball c...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 1092
