Joseph Gregory (Host of the Joe With Joe Morning Show and co-host of Students of The Game Chicago) returns to the World Class Hoops Podcast for this NBA Freestyle Episode. Joe and WCHP host, Chris Rouse, cover whatever random NBA topics come to mind while on air. Joseph Gregory available on Social Media: Twitter: @joestuff710 #World Class Hoops Podcast #WCHP The World Class Hoops Podcast is available on all streaming platforms, including: Anchor, Apple, Google, & Spotify. The World Class Hoo...
Nov 13, 2021•37 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Following a brief hiatus last week, the World Class Hoops Podcast returns with a preview of the 2021-2022 NCAA Division 1 Men’s College Basketball Season. With the 2021-2022 season tipping off Today, College Basketball Analyst and host of, The Legends of The Tournament Podcast, Ryan Christoffersen, joins our host Chris Rouse on the World Class Hoops Podcast to preview the upcoming season. Coach K's Final Season - Reflecting on the legendary career of Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski (Coach K) as he an...
Nov 09, 2021•55 min•Season 4Ep. 5
On this edition of the WCHP, Josh Buckhalter (Clocker Sports, Pippen Ain’t Easy, and Fansided's Atlanta Hawks coverage, Soaring Down South) joins Chris Rouse to discuss overall impressions on the NBA’s Eastern Conference through one week of the 2022 NBA Season. In-depth coverage on both the Atlanta Hawks (Cam Reddish the key?) and Chicago Bulls (4-0 despite offense struggles). Teams to watch in the East. World Class Hoops Podcast available on all streaming platforms including: Anchor, Apple, Goo...
Oct 27, 2021•30 min•Season 4Ep. 4
This edition of the World Class Hoops Podcast stays true to home. Chicago Bulls Basketball is fun again, through just under one week into the 2021-2022 NBA Season, the Bulls are off to a 3-0 start. Chicago Bulls Beat Reporter for Primetime Sports, Luke Stanczyk, returns to the show to give his early season impressions on the Bulls. He and our host, Chris Rouse, also preview Tonight's Bulls/Raptors game, and discuss the Chicago Bulls upcoming schedule for the remainder of the week. Plus, thoughts...
Oct 27, 2021•36 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Our host, Chris Rouse, recaps the Chicago Bulls 94-88 win against the Detroit Pistons in their 2021-2022 NBA Season Opener. The Bulls are over .500 for the first time since 2017, how Zach LaVine's 3rd quarter and a total team defensive effort helped the Bulls leave great mark in a tough Season Opener in Detroit. World Class Hoops Podcast available on all streaming platforms including: Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, & YouTube. World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media Facebook: @WorldClassHo...
Oct 21, 2021•14 min•Season 4Ep. 2
On the occasion of the 2021-2022 NBA Season beginning, the World Class Hoops Podcast returns. Our host, Chris Rouse, is joined by Joseph Gregory of Students of The Game Chicago and Joe With Joe Morning Show to preview the upcoming season before Tomorrow's tip-off. Covering the stop storylines entering the season, providing predictions, and much more.. * Recapping the Chicago Sky winning the 2021 WNBA Finals. * 2021-2022 Chicago Bulls Season Preview - Preseason Impressions/Areas of Improvement - ...
Oct 18, 2021•43 min•Season 4Ep. 1
On Today's Presentation of the World Class Hoops Podcast: Our Host, Chris Rouse, keeps you up to date on all the latest NBA Free Agency news, recaps and breaks down USA Men's Basketball's Olympic Semi-Final Victory over Australia, and previews Tonight's USA Women's Basketball Olympic Semi-Final Matchup against Serbia. NBA Free Agency News - Julius Randle signs a contract extension with the New York Knicks - Victor Oladipo to the Miami Heat Olympics - USA Men's Basketball uses a 48-14 run to defe...
Aug 05, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Today on the World Class Hoops Podcast: Joseph Gregory from the Joe With Joe Morning Show & Students of The Game Chicago, rejoins our host, Chris Rouse to cover the Chicago Bulls early 2021 Off-Season transactions and much more: * NBA Free Agency - John Collins returns to Atlanta - Kemba Walker headed to New York - Chicago Bulls Off-Season Activity (Adding DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, & Alex Caruso. Plus, Thoughts on Lauri Markkanen's Future) - Joseph Gregory's Early Impressions of Free Ag...
Aug 04, 2021•34 min•Season 3Ep. 26
Today on the World Class Hoops Podcast, our host, Chris Rouse covers: NBA Free Agency - Day 1 Impressions (Lonzo Ball to the Bulls, Kyle Lowry to the Heat, and more) - Remaining Free Agents To Watch Olympics - USA vs. Spain Quarterfinals Recap - Recapping the entire Olympic Men's Quarterfinals Round - Preview Tonight's USA Women's Basketball Quarterfinal Matchup vs. Australia World Class Hoops Podcast available on all streaming platforms including: Anchor, Apple, Google, & Spotify. World Cla...
Aug 03, 2021•50 min•Season 3Ep. 25
On this presentation of the World Class Hoops Podcast: With Free Agency looming, Chicago Bulls Beat Reporter for Primetime Sports, Luke Stanczyk, joins our host, Chris Rouse, to discuss the 2021 Chicago Bulls Off-Season. World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media Facebook: @WorldClassHoops Podcast Twitter: @WCHPMedia YouTube: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast Available on all streaming platforms including: Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, & YouTube Chris Rouse on Social Media Twitter/IG: @KingRouse21...
Aug 03, 2021•40 min•Season 3Ep. 24
On Today's episode of the World Class Hoops Podcast: With 2021 NBA Free Agency set to begin later today, Joseph Gregory of the Joe With Joe Morning Show and Students of The Game Chicago, joins our host, Chris Rouse, on the show: * Olympics USA Women's Basketball - defeats France to 93-82 in their Final Olympic Preliminary matchup before the Knockout Stage USA Men's Basketball - Recap of their 119-84 win over Czech Republic on Saturday - Kevin Durant: Team USA's All-Time Olympic Scorer - Previewi...
Aug 03, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Today on the World Class Hoops Podcast: It's NBA Draft Day 2021! Our host, Chris Rouse, covers: * Detroit Pistons will select Cade Cunningham with the #1 Pick in Tonight's NBA Draft. * Predictions on the Top 5 Selections of the Draft. * Notable Prospects To Watch * Olympics - The USA Women's Basketball Team faces Japan in their second Preliminary Round matchup. Quick Preview. World Class Hoops Podcast available on all streaming platforms including: Apple, Anchor, Google, Spotify, & YouTube. ...
Jul 29, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 22
On this edition of the World Class Hoops Podcast (7/28/2021) Host, Chris Rouse, covers: Tokyo Olympics * USA Men's Basketball - Damian Lillard, the catalyst in USA Basketball's 120-66 Olympic Victory over Iran. - An Honest Opinion on Jayson Tatum's potential. Noticeable Improvements. - Final Preliminary Matchup: Saturday vs. Czech Republic * USA Women's Basketball - Defeated Nigeria, 81-72 in Olympic Opener - A'ja Wilson kicked off the deciding 23-0 2nd quarter run - Next Preliminary Matchup: Th...
Jul 29, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 21
On this episode of the World Class Hoops Podcast: The World Class Hoops Podcast returns as the Basketball schedule of the Tokyo Olympics begins. Our Host, Chris Rouse covers the following: * USA Men's Basketball Team loses their Olympic Opener to France * USA Men's Basketball: What's the cause for the recent struggles? * Thoughts on Evan Fournier's Individual/Team Quote * USA Men's Basketball: Reports of frustration in the locker room * USA Women's Basketball Begin their quest for Olympic Gold l...
Jul 27, 2021•43 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Today on the World Class Hoops Podcast: Houston native, Justin Adams of The Art of The Science Boxing Podcast & Students of The Game Chicago joins our host, Chris Rouse, to preview the 2021 NBA Finals & discuss the Houston Rockets 2021 approach to the #2 in the 2021 NBA Draft. * Atlanta Hawks hire Nate McMillan as permanent Head Coach. - Offseason Outlook After Eastern Conference Finals Appearance * 2021 NBA Finals - Houston Perspective on Chris Paul's First NBA Finals Appearance - Keys ...
Jul 06, 2021•42 min•Season 3Ep. 19
Today on the World Class Hoops Podcast: Joseph Gregory of Students of The Game Chicago & the Joe With Joe Morning Show returns to the WCHP with our host, Chris Rouse. * 3 NBA Head Coaching Vacancies - New Orleans Pelicans - Orlando Magic - Washington Wizards - If you were a Head Coach which Job would you take? * 2021 NBA Finals Preview (Bucks/Suns) - NBA Finals Droughts Ending - Giannis Antetokounmpo's Injury - Chris Paul Finally Reaches The NBA Finals * Favorite NBA Finals Memories Joseph G...
Jul 06, 2021•59 min•Season 3Ep. 18
Joseph Gregory of Students of The Game Chicago & Joe With Joe Morning Show joins our host, Chris Rouse, for this 2021 NBA Playoffs Edition of the World Class Hoops Podcast. * Western Conference Finals (LA Clippers/Phoenix Suns) - DeAndre Ayton's Tip Dunk gives the Phoenix Suns a 2-0 series lead over the LA Clippers. - Updates on Chris Paul & Kawhi Leonard. - Have we seen this movie before already? Clippers down 0-2 again can they turn the tables at home. * NBA Draft Lottery - The Detroit...
Jun 23, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Shaq Barnes of SBTalkSports returns to the WCHP to recap the Milwaukee Bucks/Brooklyn Nets, 7-game Eastern Conference Semifinals series. Previewing the Milwaukee Bucks/Atlanta Hawks, Eastern Conference Finals series. Can Atlanta pull off one more upset? Thoughts on the LA Clippers/Phoenix Suns Western Conference Finals series. Game 2 adjustments for both teams with both Kawhi Leonard and Chris Paul ruled out. Top 5 Favorite Phoenix Suns players. World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media Facebook...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 16
From retirements to playoff eliminations, there has been a lot of saying goodbye in the basketball world this week and we cover it on this edition of the World Class Hoops Podcast: * Still Amazed by Damian Lillard's Game 5 performance. * Danny Ainge retires, Brad Stevens promoted to Director of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics. * Coach K: Thoughts on Duke Head Coach, Mike Krzyzewski announcing his plans to retire after the 2021-2022 NCAA Basketball Season. * The Los Angeles Lakers ha...
Jun 04, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Damian Lillard inspired this Check-In. 2021 NBA Playoffs Postgame Check-In * Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers delivers an epic playoff performance but the Blazers still fell short to Denver in Double Overtime in Game 5. How Denver's depth has * The Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks are now set to meet in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Early Impressions. * Thoughts on the recent NBA fan conduct incidents throughout the First Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. * Clippers/Mavericks fac...
Jun 02, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 14
2021 NBA Playoffs Check-In. * The Milwaukee Bucks attempt to sweep the Miami Heat, some ways Miami can prolong the series. * Why Game 3 of Utah/Memphis could possibly be the deciding game of the series. * Jayson Tatum scores 50 for Boston and the Clippers win Game 3 on the road at Dallas. World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast Twitter: @WCHPMedia Chris Rouse on Social Media Twitter/IG: @KingRouse21
May 29, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Thoughts on the 2021 NBA Playoffs through Game 2 of each series. * Are the Clippers going to get clipped in the First Round? * Fan Behavior (Thoughts on the Russell Westbrook & Trae Young Incidents) * Why Knicks/Hawks is the most fun First Round Series * Potential adjustments for both the LA Clippers & Washington Wizards Previewing and keys to Game 3 for Bucks/Heat, Nuggets/Trail Blazers, & Suns/Lakers - Milwaukee's 3-Point Shooting. The X-Factor in the Bucks/Heat series - Denver's D...
May 27, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 12
World Class Hoops Podcast: 2021 NBA Playoffs Check-In (Sunday, 5/23/2021) Recapping Day 1 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs and Game 2 adjustments for, Bucks/Heat, Mavericks/Clippers, and Trail Blazers/Nuggets. Previewing Day 2 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs and potential X-Factors for the Game 1 outcomes for each series. (Wizards/76ers, Lakers/Suns, Hawks/Knicks, and Grizzlies/Jazz). World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast Twitter: @WCHPMedia Available on Anchor, Apple, Goo...
May 23, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 11
2021 NBA Playoffs Predictions and X-Factors for each First Round Series. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, & YouTube. World Class Hoops Podcast Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast Twitter: @WCHPMedia Chris Rouse on Social Media Twitter & IG: @KingRouse21
May 22, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 10
On the last night of the 2021 NBA Regular Season, the World Class Hoops Podcast returns providing picks for the 2021 NBA Awards. (MVP, Rookie, Coach, Defensive, Sixth Man, & Most Improved). World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast Twitter: @WCHPMedia World Class Hoops Podcast available on multiple platforms including: Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, & YouTube. Based out of Chicago, Illinois, the World Class Hoops Podcast is hosted by NBA G League Commen...
May 17, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Following a 127-105 loss at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers, the Chicago Bulls are 16-19 and 11th place in the NBA's Eastern Conference. Our host, Chris Rouse, gives his thoughts on some his "beloved" Chicago Bulls. World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media World Class Hoops Podcast on Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast World Class Hoops Podcast on Twitter: @WCHPMedia World Class Hoops Podcast available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, & YouTube Chris Rouse on Social Media Twitter: @Kin...
Mar 12, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 8
World Class Hoops Podcast - Episode 6: 2021 NBA All-Star Selections Thoughts on the 2021 NBA All-Star Selections (Starters, Reserves, & Snubs (???). - Western Conference All-Stars (2:33) - Eastern Conference All-Stars (12:47) - Snubs (23:31) World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast Twitter: @WCHPMedia World Class Hoops Podcast available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, & Anchor Hosted By Chris Rouse (@KingRouse21)
Feb 24, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 7
The World Class Hoops Podcast returns with Episode 5: No More Pump Fakes. * In a recent interview, Anthony Davis of the defending NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers revealed that he believed the recent addition of 3-time NBA Scoring Champion James Harden made the Brooklyn Nets the favorites to win the NBA's Eastern Conference. Our host, Chris Rouse provides thoughts on the Nets and the biggest threat to keep them from reaching the NBA Finals. * Candace Parker is headed to Chicago. After 13 season, ...
Feb 01, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 6
After a year like no other in 2020, the World Class Hoops Podcast (Hosted By Chris Rouse) returns and kicks off 2021 with Episode 4. Stephen Curry answered his critics by scoring 62 points against the Portland Trail Blazers and inspired Rouse to reveal his Top 3 favorite Steph Curry performances. Also, a deep dive in to the Golden State Warriors 3-3 start to the 2021 NBA Season. Through 2 weeks of the 2020-2021 NBA Season, the Eastern Conference appears to be wide open. Rouse predicted a Bucks/N...
Jan 05, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 5
The World Class Hoops Podcast crosses over with Students of The Game as Host Chris Rouse welcomes in one of his SOTG Co-Hosts Justin Adams (Shoutout to Joseph Gregory) to provide predictions on the Top 14 Selections in the NBA Draft. Discussing the possible #1 Overall Selection in Tonight's NBA Draft. LaMelo Ball? Anthony Edwards? James Wiseman? Who Will Be #1 in the 2020 NBA Draft? Plus, supporting the home team is real in this episode as Rouse displays his thoughts on the Chicago Bulls' potent...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 4
