Guest: Ryan Saunders, Denver Nuggets Assistant Coach Denver Nuggets assistant coach Ryan Saunders shares insights on NBA defensive concepts and techniques. In 2009, Ryan Saunders began coaching in the NBA, becoming an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards. Starting in 2014, he was an assistant coach for the Minnesota Timberwolves. On January 6, 2019, Ryan Saunders was promoted to interim head coach of the Timberwolves, also becoming the youngest head coach in the NBA for the 2018–19 season ...
Oct 11, 2023•48 min•Ep. 289
Guest: Dr. Corey Yeager and NBA coach JD DuBois Dr. Corey Yeager and NBA coach JD DuBois share insights on improving mental health. Dr. Corey Yeager is currently a sports and entertainment life coach and psychotherapist. His most recently worked as a psychotherapist for the Detroit Pistons. Dr. Yeager has been instrumental in helping NBA players with their mental health and has been on a mission to normalize the conversation around mental health in sports. Dr. Yeager believes that mental health ...
Oct 04, 2023•59 min•Ep. 288
Guest: Marko Barać, Mega Basket Head Coach Mega Basket head coach Marko Barać shares insights on KYP, defensive strategies and 5-on-5 is the only competitive drill. Marko Barać is a Serbian professional basketball coach who is currently the head coach of Mega Basket of the ABA League. He started his coaching career in 2009 as an assistant coach in the junior selections of the Superfund and then in Crvena Zvezda, and then in 2013 he became the head coach of the Italian team Orton, after which he ...
Sep 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 287
Guest: Ganiyat Adeduntan, Colgate University Head Coach Colgate University head coach Ganiyat Adeduntan shares insights on her defend, rebound, and champion plays philosophy and the joys in the journey. In her second season Ganiyat Adeduntan orchestrated one of the greatest single-season improvements in program history. Colgate increased its win total by 10 games in 2022-23, finishing 16-14 overall and 10-8 in Patriot League play to secure the No. 4 seed in the Patriot League tournament. One of ...
Sep 20, 2023•52 min•Ep. 286
Guest: Greg Neeley, Piedmont University Head Coach Piedmont University head coach Greg Neeley shares insights on the 2-1-2 zone and the power of an adaptable defense. Greg Neeley finished his 10th season as the Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Piedmont University. Six of those ten seasons have seen the Lions finish .500 or better making him the winningest coach in Piedmont men’s basketball history. Greg Neeley is also the creator of the immersionvideos.com product Unlock the Power of An Adaptable ...
Sep 13, 2023•56 min•Ep. 285
Guest: Josh King, MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg Head Coach MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg head coach Josh King shares insights on full-court pressing and playing in the open court. Josh King led Ludwigsburg to the playoffs in each of his three seasons as an assistant coach. In his first season as head coach, he led the team to a record of 22-12 overall and 12-6 in conference play in 2022-23 Josh King began his coaching career as an assistant coach at Vassar College, where he spent two seasons. He then moved on...
Sep 06, 2023•50 min•Ep. 284
Guest: Kevin Burleson, Rio Grande NBA G-League Head Coach Rio Grande NBA G-League head coach Kevin Burleson shares insights on buy-in, staying present, and NBA coaching. Burleson is currently the head coach of Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA G League. He was previously assistant coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2020 and served as the Timberwolves Head Coach during the 2022 NBA Summer League. Burleson has also worked as an assistant coach for Iowa Wolves and Memphis Grizzlies1. Burleson...
Aug 30, 2023•54 min•Ep. 283
Guest: DeLisha Milton-Jones, Old Dominion Head Coach Old Dominion head coach DeLisha Milton-Jones joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on keeping it real, drop coverage, and relatability. DeLisha Milton-Jones is a 2022 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. She had a decorated professional career in the WNBA and overseas. She was a 2× WNBA champion and a 3× WNBA All-Star. In 2020 she became the head coach of the Old Dominion after previously an a...
Aug 23, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 282
Guest: Kyle Smith, Washington State Head Coach Washington State head coach Kyle Smith joins the Basketball Podcast to share Nerdball analytics insights. In his first three seasons at Washington State, Smith has rebuilt the Cougars putting himself in rarified air at WSU as he has finished his first three seasons at .500 or better joining Tony Bennett as the only Cougars head coach to post .500 or better records in their first three seasons after taking over a sub-.500 club. In addition, he has po...
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 281
Guest: Jerrod Calhoun, Youngstown State Head Coach Youngstown State head coach Jerrod Calhoun joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on unlocking offensive efficiency and success. Jerrod Calhoun, who owns an 11-year career record of 220-134, has 96 wins at Youngstown State and owns a 76-52 record over the last four seasons, has elevated the Penguins’ basketball program to unprecedented success including the 2023 Horizon regular season championship, the first coach in program history to d...
Aug 09, 2023•59 min•Ep. 280
Guest: Andre Miller, Former NBA Player and Current G-League Head Coach Former NBA player and current G-League head coach Andre Miller joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on how his playing career is shaping his coaching philosophy. Andre Miller is a former NBA player and the current head coach for the Grand Rapids Gold. Miller is a 17-year NBA veteran who brings extensive experience and basketball knowledge with him to Grand Rapids, having appeared in 1,304 career games, the 22nd most...
Aug 02, 2023•43 min•Ep. 279
Guest: Johnnie Harris, Auburn Head Coach Auburn head coach Johnnie Harris joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on building a program, staff management, and motivation. In just her first season Johnnie Harris helped Auburn double its win total from the previous season and pick up three victories over nationally ranked opponents. The second season was also a step in the right direction for the program as the team finished with a winning record for the first time since 2019 and advanced t...
Jul 26, 2023•50 min•Ep. 278
Guest: Henrik Rödl, International Head Coach International head coach Henrik Rödl joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on philosophy, connection, and accountability. Henrik Rödl is the former German National Team head coach that culminated in the team reaching the quarterfinals at the Tokyo Olympics. He also competed for Germany as a player in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. Rodl has won championships in Germany as a player and a coach and is a past German League MVP alongside others like...
Jul 19, 2023•48 min•Ep. 277
Guest: Colby Blaine, College of Idaho Head Coach College of Idaho head coach Colby Blaine joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on emotions, sub chart, building conceptual players and zone defense. Colby Blaine helped lead College of Idaho to the 2022-23 NAIA men's basketball national championship for the second national title in program history. He helped lead the Yotes on a school record 36-game winning streak and set other program records for wins (36), points scored (3,192), field g...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 276
Guest: Tom Hankins, Fort Wayne G-League Head Coach Fort Wayne G-League head coach Tom Hankins joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on passion for coaching, development, and challenges. In 2019 Hankins was hired by the Indiana Pacers to serve as the assistant player development coach followed by the next year becoming the G -League head coach. Hankins brings vast coaching experience to Fort Wayne. He got started as a graduate assistant at Northwest Missouri State. He was an assistant co...
Jul 05, 2023•50 min•Ep. 275
Guest: Lindy La Rocque, UNLV Basketball Head Coach UNLV head coach Lindy La Rocque joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on offensive efficiency and scout-based defense. Lindy La Rocque's 72-19 (.791) coaching record was the eighth-best record all-time, by winning percentage, by a Division I coach after three seasons. La Rocque was voted the 2023 Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year, her second time winning the honor in three seasons. She guided the Lady Rebels to a program-record...
Jun 28, 2023•58 min•Ep. 274
Guest: Rob Senderoff, Kent State Head Coach Kent State head coach Rob Senderoff joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on toughness, disruption, and getting the right shots. Rob Senderoff ranks as the all-time winningest coach in program history with 219 wins. Senderoff is in an elite company that includes Tom Izzo (Michigan State) and Mark Few (Gonzaga) as head coaches who have not had a losing season during their head coaching career (minimum of 10 seasons coached). In the 2022-2023 se...
Jun 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 273
Guest: Kristy Curry, Alabama Women’s Basketball Head Coach Alabama head coach Kristy Curry joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on longevity in coaching and being too blessed to be stressed. Since Kristy Curry became the head coach of the University of Alabama’s women’s basketball team in 2013, each season has produced significant wins and new milestones. Curry has been coaching for over 23 years and has an overall head coaching record of 462-281 (.622). Curry came to Alabama to find a...
Jun 14, 2023•50 min•Ep. 272
Guest: Zach Guthrie, Washing Wizards Assistant Coach Washington Wizards assistant coach Zach Guthrie joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on a holistic approach, art curators, and advantage basketball. Zach Guthrie is an assistant coach for the Washington Wizards. Guthrie began his career as an assistant video coordinator for two years with the San Antonio Spurs and later served as the manager of advanced scouting for the Orlando Magic from 2012-2015. Guthrie joined the Washington Wiza...
Jun 07, 2023•59 min•Ep. 271
Guest: Chris Caputo, George Washington Head Coach George Washington head coach Chris Caputo joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on offensive efficiency and making decisions as a head coach. In 2022-23 Caputo completed his first year as a head coach. Under his leadership, George Washington posted their best regular season in six years, enjoying the most overall wins (16), most Atlantic 10 conference wins (10), and the first A-10 winning record since the 2016-17 season. Caputo recorded ...
May 31, 2023•48 min•Ep. 270
Guest: Jennie Baranczyk, Oklahoma Head Coach Oklahoma head coach Jennie Baranczyk joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on love, pace, assists, and motion. The 11th-year head coach spent nine seasons at Drake before starting her Oklahoma tenure in 2021-22. In Baranczyk's first year at Oklahoma, she led one of the greatest turnarounds in the country, guiding the Sooners to a 25-9 record and into the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The 13-win improvement from the season before Baranc...
May 24, 2023•55 min•Ep. 269
Guest: Tobin Anderson, Iona Head Coach Iona head coach Tobin Anderson joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on beating Purdue and the NCAA Tournament. Tobin Anderson led the 2022-23 FDU squad to a 21-16 overall record and 10-6 in Northeast Conference play. The Knights earned the NEC's automatic bid and earned two wins in this year's NCAA Tournament, a First Four win over Texas Southern and a first-round win over the Boilermakers. It was just the second-ever win for a No. 16 seed over a ...
May 17, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 268
Guest: Stuart Armstrong, Head of Coaching and Professional Workforce for Sport England and Host of the Talent Acquisition Podcast Head of Coaching and Professional Workforce for Sport England and host of the Talent Equation Podcast. Stuart Armstrong joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on sports development, coaching, skill acquisition, and sport science. Stuart has worked in sports development for the past 20 years. Stuart has held positions in performance and talent development at En...
May 10, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 267
Guest: David Hixon, Former Amherst College Head Coach and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee Former Amherst College head coach and Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, David Hixon, joins the Basketball Podcast to share lessons and stories from a hall-of-fame career. David Hixon, who was head men's basketball coach at Amherst College for 42 years, was named as one of the 12 inductees in the Hall of Fame's Class of 2023. Hixon, an Andover native and former Amherst player, took over as...
May 03, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 266
Guest: Dusty May, Florida Atlantic Head Coach Florida Atlantic head coach Dusty May joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss coaching a team to the Final Four. Dusty May led Florida Atlantic to its greatest season in school history in the 2022-23 campaign. May guided his Owls to the Final Four while posting a program-best 35-4 record. Prior to this season, the Owls had one previous appearance in the NCAA Tournament, but this year, May led the Owls to not just their first win in the NCAA Tournamen...
Apr 26, 2023•50 min•Ep. 265
Guest: David Herbert, Basketball Australia Coach Basketball Australia coach David Herbert joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss the player and team development approach at the Centre of Excellence. David Herbert is the current head Coach Basketball Australia Centre of Excellence - Woman’s Program. He has over 25 years of experience within the Basketball Australia pathways having coached in the NBL1, WNBL, National Junior Championships and as a national team’s Head Coach. David is the current h...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 264
Guest: Doug Lemov, International Best-Selling Author International best-selling author, Doug Lemov joins the Basketball Podcast to discuss game coaching and video as a learning tool. Doug Lemov last appeared on EP153 of the Basketball Podcast and we are grateful to be able to follow up with him on many of the topics that have appeared after he connected with so many coaches after he published The Coach's Guide to Teaching. Doug Lemov is a former teacher and school principal. He helped found Unco...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 263
Guest: Jamie Smith, Founder, and Head Sport Preparation Coach of The U of Strength Founder and head sports preparation coach of The U of Strength Jamie Smith joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on the athletic and human development approaches. Jamie Smith is passionate about guiding his athletes through their developmental process and discovering unique ways that blend physical preparation and skill adaptation. As a former college basketball player at Merrimack College, he graduated w...
Apr 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 262
Guest: John Rillie, Perth Wildcats Head Coach Perth Wildcats head coach John Rillie joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on a storied franchise, a top offense, and coaching experiences that have shaped his philosophy. John Rillie played 16 seasons in the NBL between 1995 and 2010 before embarking on a coaching career in the United States college system. Rillie has also been an assistant coach for the Australian Boomers, helping guide the Boomers to the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympic...
Mar 29, 2023•54 min•Ep. 261
Guest: Stefan Weissenboeck, Brose Bamberg Player Development Coach Brose Bamberg player development coach Stefan Weissenboeck joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on how the work, the trust and the patience drive player development. Stefan Weissenboeck has been the Head of player development at nine-time German champion Brose Bamberg since 2010. Under his guidance players like P.J. Tucker or Daniel Theis managed to make their way to the NBA. Stefan has also been part of the Brooklyn Ne...
Mar 22, 2023•48 min•Ep. 260
