Auburn's Bruce Pearl joins the Coaches this week, as Bruce and Gary start the conversation in Chestnut Hill and Dr. Tom Davis. Before Coach Pearl joins, the guys talk college hoops from top to bottom; top players, recent games, and a look into March. Sprinkled throughout, credit to Providence College Hoops. Also, and of course, the Coaches take on the NBA, specifically the Trade Deadline. And one more thing... Coach Pearl doesn't disappoint.
Feb 19, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 8Ep. 14
Coaches are back at LIVE! Casino's FanDuel Sportsbook this week. Plenty of college hoop talk. Razorbacks take down Auburn. Who knew Gary was a signature away from being the Arkansas Coach in the 80's? NIL talk. A big man can always bail out bad shooters! The Wizards... Same stuff different year! Trade Deadline is here. Plenty to talk about in the NBA.
Feb 11, 2022•56 min•Season 8Ep. 13
The Coaches go heavy into the college game this week. Michigan State brings a style, and Coach Izzo is the reason. Speaking of being competitive, the Terps had Greivis. No more Hoya Nation, at least not to what we knew. Multiple top college jobs need to be filled, starting soon. NBA talk and what's up with the rift between the Lakers and Jerry West.
Feb 05, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 8Ep. 12
Good friend to Gary, well-liked by many, long-time Georgia Tech coach, Bobby Cremins joins the Coaches this week. Tons of ACC talk, that include more stories of their league meetings. Everyone saw the Wizards debacle in Chinatown. Find out why Jimmy loves the Final Four in New Orleans. What's up with Louisville? Don't miss Gary's Yogi Berra story from his days at Lafayette.
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 11
The Coaches are once again at the FanDuel Sportsbook @ LIVE! Casino & Hotel. Jimmy and Gordon start at the window and the guys share their NFL playoff picks. A plethora of college hoops talk; Larry Brown stories, Tark's gentlemen of UNLV, Gonzaga has a nice recipe as well as brutal honesty around the state of DMV college hoops. NBA Trade Deadline conversation with more NCAA talk around the top 10 Mid-Majors.
Jan 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 8Ep. 10
This week, Philadelphia's native son, Iowa Hawkeye's Fran McCaffery joins the conversation. Not too many places are better than the Palestra. Tap thinks there's a better place to watch in-person located in Kansas. The Coaches think the SEC Conference is good for a reason. NBA Talk, college talk, and some funny stories throughout.
Jan 15, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Some back and forth between the college game and the NBA. The great question is, do you coach to your talent, or do you stick with the system. Note to self, don't visit with Boheim the night you beat him. Gary's take on the Big East and ACC League meetings. How many #1 overall picks are sidelined this year? Enjoy...
Jan 08, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 8Ep. 8
Coaches Williams, Knoche, Patsos, Tapscott, and Austin are joined by another high-profile former coach, Dave Odom, for an entertaining holiday episode. Among the topics discussed, the NCAA’s response to COVID, the prestige of the Maui Invitational, and mining the G league for temporary replacements. Happy New Year from Hometown Podcasts and The DC Coaches Basketball Podcast.
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 8Ep. 7
Coming LIVE! from the FanDuel Sportsbook this week. A multitude of topics covered: COVID, Rivalry Games, Making the call on who gets the last shot, NBA Super Teams & a shout-out to Hank Nichols. The Coaches also talk about the importance of the out-of-conference schedule. For dessert, Tom Pender stories, the good ones. Wait, did Jimmy win money?
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Coaches are spirited this week as they gear up for their on-site appearance at the FanDuel Sportsbook at LIVE! Casino on Wednesday, 12/22. Before prepping their wagers, they talk NBA and College Hoops. Steph Curry is making it look too easy, but Gary thinks this new record will be broken. The conversation moves to the college game. Who do you think the top transfers are of all time? When Boeheim leaves, does the zone as we know it go away?
Dec 18, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Gary gets this week started sharing his views on the state of the University of Maryland's Mens' Basketball program. "It's time to come together, it's our program!".... Who is Maryland's next coach? Replacement talks put on hold as future Hall of Fame Coach, and current West Virginia headman, Bob Huggins joins the podcast. Lots of respect between Gary and Coach Huggins.
Dec 11, 2021•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 4
Big endorsements for the players have begun. Gatorade enters the fray. The players are now starting to earn as they play, how does that affect the team? The portal is again present, as the college football carousel starts up and so will the player movement. December 1, 1997: Latrell Sprewell Day! When Coach K is gone who is the next big, consistent draw on the road? Lots of discussions, as the Coaches look back on the Thanksgiving Weekend and early season big games.
Dec 04, 2021•52 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Spirited conversation this week, as the Coaches dissect the insertion of the 3 Pointer into the college game. When the scouts are the house, the threes rain supreme. The Coaches dip into the NBA, discussing the new attitude of the Wiz courtesy of Montrelz. Lots of laughs and respect, as University of Tennessee's Rick Barnes sits in.
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 8Ep. 2
Full coaching staff to start the 5th Year of the DC Coaches Basketball Podcast. As the 2021-22 NCAA season tips off, the coaches discuss the readiness of all the teams, as the portal delivers game-ready talent to different programs. Teams offering guarantees are losing? How's turkey day going to be at Coach K's house? The guys break down what they are seeing through 15 games of the NBA season.
Nov 20, 2021•1 hr•Season 8Ep. 1
The Season Finale doesn't disappoint as College Basketball Insider, Jon Rothstein sets the record straight on Mid-Majors and Power Five guarantee games. Rothstein also wants to make it clear; the NCAA and the NBA are not friends. What's next for Brad Stevens? The guys discuss the NBA playoffs and make their bold, unaccountable picks for the Finals. Meaning: No Guarantees.
Jun 05, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 20
Full coaching staff this week as the boys talk NBA Playoffs. The crowds are making an impact on the experience. And by the way, where did the HBCU player go as Bobby D gets the call for the Basketball Hall. The portal, that friggen portal... will it be the end of the Mid-Major?
May 29, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 7Ep. 19
Maryland's Head Coach, Mark Turgeon joins the Coaches this week. Every coach has a plan for the portal, and Coach Turgeon is on it. Coach shares his insights in having to evolve with the changes all around you. And what it's like to be around Larry Brown. Gary, Tap, and Knoche jump right into the Play-In Games give you an NBA playoff preview, and believe the upsets are brewing. They're all in agreement, no one plays a better D than LeBron.
May 22, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 7Ep. 18
Musical chairs in the NCAA Portal have the Coaches wondering what teams will really look like next season. Guest Coach Randy Bennett from St. Mary’s of California joins the crew in the second half of the pod talking about building St. Mary’s into a perennial Division 1 20-game winner, competing against powerhouse Gonzaga and playing basketball on the west coast.
May 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Seton Hall's Kevin Willard sits in with the Coaches this week, as they throw around a variety of subjects that include how he got started, his coaching upbringing, and his solution to the way the NCAA pays players. The Coaches are loving the Wizards' pace, Tap shares his journey to the Knicks front office and a breakdown of the not-so-great 97 NBA Draft.
May 08, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 7Ep. 16
University of Arkansas-Little Rock's Darrell Walker joins the Coaches with an honest and entertaining conversation on a variety of subjects. A Chicago kid goes to Arkansas, 1st rounder with Knicks, a championship with the Bulls, NBA Coach,. WNBA Coach and now the leader of Little Rock's program. The Coaches whip around the Association and just love what's going on with the Wiz.
May 01, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 7Ep. 15
Villanova head coach Jay Wright takes his turn talking to the Coaches with both a technical and humorous look at today’s game and The Verizon Center opens for the hot shooting Wizards games, also opening the opportunity for in-game betting from your seats.
Apr 24, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Michigan's Juwan Howard joins the Coaches this week with some fun stories. The Maize and Blue alum can't get enough of what he's doing in his leadership role. Coach Howard's loyalty is a theme throughout his time with the Coaches. Gary shares a Woody Hayes story, while Juwan shares his recruitment trip story with Bo Schembechler. Jimmy can't let that portal go and the Coaches talk NBA.
Apr 17, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 7Ep. 13
George Mason's new Head Coach, Baltimore native, Kim English joins the Coaches. Coach English has paid attention all along his journey from Randallstown, to Missouri through his ups and downs in the NBA. The guys share their thoughts on this year's tourney. And Gary wants to know if anyone can fight through a pick anymore?
Apr 10, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 7Ep. 12
Don't be intimidated by the length of this recording, it's well worth the ride as Notre Dame's Mike Brey joins the Coaches. Mike learned his trade early from the likes of Morgan Wootton and Coach K. Coach Brey has some fun stories to share. Also, the last four teams remain in Indy for championship weekend. Buckle up as the Coaches break down the past week's games and what's to come at the Final Four.
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 7Ep. 11
The Big 10 once again shows it wants to be known as a football conference. Is Bill Walton to blame for the PAC 12 lack of respect with his on-air antics? The guys break down all the action from the first two rounds and prep you for what they think is to come rolling into the Final Four. If you have a horse in the race or want to know why your team fell short, this week's pod is for you. Oh, the NBA Trade Deadline and Eddie's NBA-izations!
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Early release this week, with our full coaching staff. The guys break down some winners and upsets of the NCAA Tournament. Before they do, the discussion starts around the "Coaching Carousel" and the jobs you want as a coach. And they ask Gordo what Las Vegas is like the first weekend of the tourney.
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Conference tournament play brings out the best in Jimmy as Coach Patsos and the rest of the Coaches rate the start of March basketball. With the NBA Trading deadline fast approaching, current Timberwolves and long-time NBA executive Ed Tapscott shares what he expects to take place across the league. Plus a reminder that there are no TVs in Denny’s.
Mar 13, 2021•1 hr•Season 7Ep. 8
Why can't NBA backcourts handle pressure? It's obvious to the the Coaches who begin to dissect the NBA at the mid-year point.
Mar 06, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Season 7Ep. 7
The boys start with the NBA, set up the conclusion of the college hoops season and then get a chance to talk with W.T. Woodson's Tommy Amaker. With Harvard and the Ivy League sidelined for the season Coach Amaker continues to find ways to grow, especially his now famous 'Breakfast Club'. Gary gets to trade barbs too with both player and coaching experiences via BC, Maryland and Tommy's Duke teams.
Feb 27, 2021•1 hr 29 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Hall of Famer, Roy Williams joins the boys this week. Laughs are a plenty as Roy and Gary reminisce about days together in the ACC. From league meetings to the track meets on the court. Find out why it's ok to give up 80 and still feel good about your defense against the Tar Heels.
Feb 20, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 7Ep. 5
