On this episode Mike & Jason analyze the Bucks' come from ahead loss to the Pacers and the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Cavs' strong performance against Miami, and the competitive series between the Celtics and Orlando. The discussion also touches on the Pistons' resilience against the Knicks and the heavy minutes load being carried by the Knicks starters. The conversation highlights the potential of Anthony Edwards and the challenge of taking on LeBron James & Luka Doncic. The h...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 1091
Dick O’Neill is a member of the New York Basketball Hall of Fame. Dick amassed more than 340 wins in his 20 plus years as a high school boys’ basketball head coach at Monticello (NY) High School and Burke Catholic (NY) High School. Dick has served as President of the Orange County Coaches Association and of the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He was the organizer and chairman of the BCANY All Star Games. He was named Coach of the Year nine times by the media and selected as the best ...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 1090
Luke Rosinski is the Prep National Assistant Basketball Coach; Post Grad Director of Recruiting, and Assistant College Counselor at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia. He previously served as a Graduate Assistant Coach at the Division 1 level with the Men’s Basketball Team at the University of North Carolina Greensboro. Rosinski played basketball collegiately at the Division 1 level for four years at the University of New Hampshire where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 1089
On this episode Mike & Jason dive into the NBA playoffs, analyzing key matchups and performances. They discuss the Detroit Pistons' surprising competitiveness against the New York Knicks, the Clippers' resurgence led by Kawhi Leonard against the Denver Nuggets, and the Oklahoma City Thunder's dominance over the struggling Memphis Grizzlies. Next, they dive into the Milwaukee Bucks' struggles against the Indiana Pacers, the Cleveland Cavaliers' dominance over the Miami Heat, and the impact of...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 1088
The 18th 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”. The Nike Hoop Summit Experience Coaching Takeaways from the Nike Hoop Summit Players that impressed Rob at the Nike Hoop Summit 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 offer...
Apr 21, 2025•56 min•Ep. 1087
welcome to the 76th 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. April’s Round Table question is: What role do analytics and statistics play in shaping your strategic decisions? Our Coaching Lineup this month: · Jerry Buckley – Bishop Kenny (FL) High School · Chris DeLisi...
Apr 18, 2025•31 min•Ep. 1086
On this episode Mike & Jason quickly discuss Bud's firing in Phoenix and the hiring of Joe Dumars in New Orleans before jumping into their thoughts on the play-in games in both conferences. Next, they analyze the series that are locked in including the Bucks, Pacers, Nuggets vs. Clippers, Pistons vs. Knicks, Timberwolves vs. Lakers, and Celtics vs. Magic. They discuss player performances, coaching strategies, and the potential outcomes of each series, providing insights into what fans can ex...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 1085
Dyami Starks is one of the Midwest’s premier basketball trainers. His approach to training combines professional-level insights with data-driven development strategies. Starks also serves as the player development coach for All Iowa Attack, the director of Starks Elite AAU program, and as an assistant women’s basketball coach at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. Dyami was a Division I standout at Bryant University and enjoyed a professional career that included stops in Austra...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 1084
Jalen Archer just completed his first year as the Coordinator of Video and Camp Operations for the Southern Miss men's basketball program. Archer spent the previous six seasons at Lancaster Bible College as an assistant coach. While at LBC, Archer helped the school to a NEAC Regular Season Championship (2017-18), NEAC Conference Tournament Championship (2017-18), two United East Conference Regular Season Championships (2021-22, 2022-23), one United East Conference Tournament Championship (2021-2...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 1083
On this episode Mike & Jason rank the top 3 players from each playoff team. Off the top, they discuss the implications of Michael Malone's firing and the future of Nikola Jokic. The hosts rank players 1-20 in three tiers, 1st option, 2nd option, and third option while comparing different teams and their chances in the playoffs, ultimately leading to a comprehensive ranking of players and teams. In this segment, the hosts discuss their ranking of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd banana players like Giannis,...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 1082
Kyle Tolin is the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at The University of Texas Permian Basin. In his first four seasons at UTPB the Falcons have a 62-54 overall record and made the Lone Star Conference Tournament in 2022. Prior to UTPB, Tolin spent the last seven seasons at the University of Arkansas - Monticello, where he reached the NCAA Tournament twice, won a pair of regular-season conference championships, and had 108 victories, completely turning around the Boll Weevil program. Tolin took the re...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 1081
Cat Lutz is the Head of Mental Performance at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida where she is responsible for overseeing the psychological and cognitive training of athletes to enhance their mental resilience, focus, and overall performance. On this episode Mike & Cat explore the critical role mental performance plays in athletic success. Lutz emphasizes that mental skills are not solely applicable to sports; rather, they significantly enhance both athletic and personal life. Throughout the d...
Apr 04, 2025•46 min•Ep. 1080
On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the recent firing of Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins, exploring the implications of this decision and the disconnect between Jenkins and the front office. They also compare the careers of Ja Morant and Zion Williamson, reflecting on their injuries and performance since entering the league. Finally, they analyze the 2019 NBA Draft, questioning its overall quality and the potential for Darius Garland to be the top pick if redrafted today. Finally,...
Apr 02, 2025•49 min•Ep. 1079
Cooper Neimand is a Performance Coach for College Basketball Coaches. Neimand helps college coaches gain control, prioritize themselves, and build championship habits and cultures. Cooper was previously a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at D2 Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee where he began his tenure in 2019. Prior to that he was an assistant at D2 Lander University in South Carolina for two seasons. Neimand also spent four years on the coaching staff at Wesleyan Christian Academy in Hi...
Mar 31, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 1078
Tramel Barnes is a men’s basketball assistant coach at South Dakota State University under Head Coach Eric Henderson. This is Barnes’ second stint as an assistant with the Jackrabbits having also served under Henderson from 2019-21. Barnes spent three seasons from 2021-2024 at the University Utah on the coaching staff led by Craig Smith. He’s served as a director of player personnel and assistant coach for the Utes. Barnes had previously worked with Smith during the 2018-19 season at Utah State ...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 1077
On this episode Mike & Jason discuss the latest updates in the NBA, focusing on the implications of Dame Lillard's injury on the Milwaukee Bucks' playoff chances. They delve into the long-term future of Giannis Antetokounmpo in Milwaukee, potential trade scenarios, and the rumored move of Kevin Durant to Boston. The conversation also covers the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent struggles, the Defensive Player of the Year race, and the contrasting playoff landscapes in the Eastern and Western Confe...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 1076
Bob Williams is the head coach of Fork Union Military Academy's postgraduate boys’ basketball program. Under Williams' leadership, Fork Union has achieved an impressive 102-44 record over four seasons. Williams brought 24 years of collegiate head coaching experience to Fork Union, including a successful tenure at West Virginia University Tech from 2002 to 2019. At WVU Tech, he led the Golden Bears to the NAIA National Tournament in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019. Williams' accomplishments at WVU Tec...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 1075
Welcome to the 75th 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. March’s Round Table question is: What is the most important thing you try to accomplish during a post season meeting with an individual player? Our Coaching Lineup this month: · Jerry Buckley – Bishop Kenny ...
Mar 21, 2025•20 min•Ep. 1074
On this episode Mike & Jason first hit on some key tanking injuries around the league before they discuss their selections for the All-NBA team. They debate the merits of various players for the second and third teams and hit on who might be left out. The conversation transitions into a broader discussion about the playoff picture in both the Eastern and Western Conferences, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of various teams as they approach the postseason. Visit our Sponsors! Dr. Di...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 1073
Matt & Zac Snyder are the hosts of D3 Datacast, a YouTube Show, Audio Podcast, and Website. The Snyder brothers are graduates of Calvin University and avid followers of Division III basketball. Matt & Zac take a lighthearted approach to D3 basketball and utilize their unique data in discussions on efficiency ratings, regional rankings, NCAA Tournament selections, and computer predictions of big games. On this episode Matt & Zac discuss their platform, D3 DataCast with Mike & Jaso...
Mar 17, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 1072
Brad Cooper just completed his first season as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Hartwick College in Oneonta, New York. He spent the previous season as an assistant at Hamilton College. Prior to joining the staff at Hamilton, Cooper was the head coach at Keystone College in La Plume, Pa., from 2013 to 2023 and an assistant coach at Keystone for the previous two seasons. Cooper has also been the 17U boys' coach for Scranton-based NEPA Elite AAU since 2022, and was an assistant coach at his alma ...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 1071
On this episode Mike & Jason discuss the current seedings in both the Eastern & Western Conferences and dial in on potential playoff matchups, particularly the Cleveland Cavaliers' route to the NBA Finals. They analyze the Cavaliers' depth, resilience, and playoff experience compared to the Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Mike & Jason express their optimism about the Cavaliers' chances in the playoffs amid the competitive landscape of the Eastern Conference. Next, they ...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 1070
Shane Laflin is the Director of Evaluating Services for Premier Basketball based in Mansfield, Texas. His duties for Premier include marketing and event operations, managing and directing Premier Basketball Camps, oversight of Premier Basketball Player Services, and he is Director of the Premier Basketball Report. Shane is also a part of the McDonald’s All-American Committee, the Naismith Trophy Board of Selectors, and the ESPN HoopGurlz Recruiting and Top 100. Prior to joining Premier Shane was...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 1069
The 17th 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”. On this episode Mike and Jason welcome back Rob Brost to discuss: Developing Basketball IQ Playing against Junk Defenses Full Court Pressure Defense - When, Why, and How Website - https://il.8to18.com/bolingbrook/athletics/basketball/b/v Email - raidershoops@comcast.net Twitter - @BrookHoops...
Mar 07, 2025•54 min•Ep. 1068
On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' recent impressive performances, including their comeback win in Boston, the 4th quarter Cavalanche against the Bulls, and their 11-game winning streak. They analyze the Cavs' playoff potential, matchups, and rotation strategies. The conversation shifts to the impact of Kyrie Irving's injury on the Dallas Mavericks and the implications for their season moving forward. Next, they touch on the Western Conference 10th seed and which te...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 1067
Zach Settembre is a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. This is Zach’s second stint on the Texan staff having previously been an assistant in the 2022-23 season, before departing at the end of that season to join Tarleton graduate and former Texan assistant Jason Hooten at New Mexico State for 2023-24. He also spent one season as an assistant at Coastal Carolina. Prior to Coastal Carolina, Settembre was the Head Coach at Tallahassee Community Col...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 1066
Julian Allen is in his third year as a Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Allen previously spent 6 seasons as the Head Coach at Admiral Farragut Academy in St. Petersburg, Florida. Prior to Farragut he served as an assistant at Friends School of Baltimore and Oakland Mills High School before leaving his native Baltimore for Florida. Julian also founded and ran his own AAU program while getting his start in coaching. On this episode Mike & Julian discuss Juli...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 1065
On this episode, Mike and Jason discuss the significance of DeAndre Hunter's role in the Cavs' lineup and explore playoff contenders in the Eastern Conference. The conversation also touches on the injury concerns surrounding Victor Wembanyama and delves into Joel Embiid's ongoing injury issues and the implications for the Philadelphia 76ers. The conversation shifts to the Los Angeles Lakers, analyzing their potential and the impact of adding Luka on both sides of the ball. The hosts also evaluat...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 1064
Sean Glaze is a leadership coach and workplace culture speaker/author who delivers engaging experiences that ignite team performance. Sean was a teacher and high school coach for more than 25 years and is currently a an assistant coach with the Reinhardt University Men’s Basketball Program. Sean’s engaging conference keynotes and custom team building programs have helped clients like Cisco, John Deere, the CDC, and Emory University to increase collaboration, boost productivity, and build more po...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 1063
Jim Baker is in his first season as the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at Cannon School in Concord, North Carolina. Baker spent the past seven seasons at Central Carrabus High School where he had a record of 132-53 and won 2 NCHSAA 3A State Championships in 2023 and 2024 going 65-0 during those two seasons. Prior to his stint as a high school coach Baker was the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at Catawba College from 1994 – 2014 amassing an overall record of 344-236. He guided the Indians to the NCAA I...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 1062
