Hoops Prospects Podcast (HPP): Recent Episodes
Hoops Prospects
HPP is the perfect show for NBA Draft junkies and fans of college and pro basketball. Each week, Rich Harris and the rest of the Hoops Prospects staff will discuss the latest developments in the world of hoops, analyze pro prospects, and generally have fun. HPP will also feature guest appearances from various people involved with pro and college basketball, including players, scouts, coaches, writers, and TV personalities.
Jake and Rich continue their Mid-major Conference previews, breaking down the CAA, CUSA, Ivy, MVC, SoCon, Southland, Sun Belt, and WAC. They also sum up the past two episodes with their Mid-major Top 10. Two special guests join the show — Louisiana Tech big man Daniel Batcho and Troy guard Myles Rigsby — both of whom are Player of the Year candidates in their respective conferences.
Last year as a junior for the Bulldogs, Batcho averaged 15.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game, while shooting 59 percent from the floor. He was named both first-team All-CUSA and CUSA All-Defense. Daniel finished in the top three of the conference for FG% (.590, 1st), REB% (18.6, 1st), BLK% (8.9, 1st), offensive rating (120.1, 2nd), defensive rating (92.1, 2nd), PER (27.1, 1st), win shares (4.7, 2nd), and plus-minus (4.7, 3rd).
The 6-foot-6 Rigsby is the Sun Belt Conference reigning Rookie of the Year. Last season as a freshman with the Trojans, he averaged 11.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 44 percent from the floor, 41 percent from deep, and 82 percent from the free-throw line.
CHAPTERS:
- Review of Conferences Covered so far (6:21)
- Coastal Athletic Preview (16:33)
- Conference USA Preview (32:47)
- Daniel Batcho Interview (41:20)
- Ivy League Preview (1:00:43)
- Missouri Valley Preview (1:13:36)
- Southern Conference Preview (1:19:51)
- Southland Preview (1:25:55)
- Myles Rigsby Interview (1:34:02)
- Sun Belt Preview (1:48:04)
- Western Athletic Preview (1:55:33)
- Mid-major Top Ten (2:06:23)
Jake and Rich preview 14 mid-major conferences — the AEC, ASUN, Big Sky, Big South, Big West, Horizon, MAC, MAAC, MEAC, NEC, OVC, Patriot, SWAC, and Summit — with their predictions for the 2025 champion and Player of the Year for each conference.
CHAPTERS:
- AEC Preview (4:27)
- ASUN Preview (10:42)
- Big Sky Preview (17:16)
- Big South Preview (27:34)
- Big West Preview (34:28)
- Horizon Preview (46:30)
- MAAC Preview (57:49)
- MAC Preview (1:06:13)
- MEAC Preview (1:14:48)
- NEC Preview (1:19:55)
- OVC Preview (1:24:55)
- Patriot Preview (1:30:18)
- SWAC Preview (1:37:55)
- Summit Preview (1:42:05)
With September nearly upon us, HPP begins to preview every basketball conference in DI, starting with the mid-majors. In this episode, Rich Harris sits down with Head Coach Steve Smiley of Northern Colorado, Abilene Christian wing Quion Williams, and High Point forward Kimani Hamilton.
Coach Smiley has been in charge of the Bears’ program since 2020, after serving as the associate head coach for the four prior years. During his eight years at UNC, the Bears have averaged 18 wins per season (144-111), including the COVID-shortend season when the team went 11-11. Last season, Coach Smiley was named the Big Sky Co-Coach of the Year, leading the team to a 12-6 record in conference, which tied for the second place during the regular season.
Before joining Abilene Christian in the Western Athletic Conference, Quion played his first two seasons at Oklahoma State. Last season as a sophomore for the Cowboys, the former 4-star recruit averaged 7.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game while shooting 48 percent from the field.
Kimani, a former 4-star recruit, began his career at Mississippi State. Last year, he helped the Panthers win 27 games and the regular-season title in the Big South. A first-team all-conference selection, Kimani averaged 14.9 points and 7.2 rebounds per game while shooting 47 percent from the floor. In terms of metrics, he ranked in the top five of the Big South for offensive rating (126.8), PER (23.5), win shares (5.5), and plus-minus (4.4).
CHAPTERS:
- Coach Steve Smiley Interview (2:03)
- Quion Williams Interview (39:28)
- Kimani Hamilton Interview (59:48)
Rich, Cam and Drew hand out NBA offseason grades for the teams in the Western Conference, talk with the reigning Ivy League POY, Cade Pierce, and discuss the Foo Fighters.
Pierce just finished competing for Team USA in the U23 3x3 Tourney in Mexico, helping the squad qualify for this year’s World Cup. Last season as a sophomore for Princeton, he averaged 16.6 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game. He led the Ivy in FG% (54.6), finished fifth with FT% of 76.7, and made 34 percent of his threes. In terms of metrics, Cade led the conference in both PER (27.3) and win shares (5.6), finished in the top three for offensive rating (126.6), defensive rating (98.0), and REB% (17.2), and finished in the top 10 for plus-minus (4.9) and AST% (20.2).
CHAPTERS:
1. Cade Pierce Interview (9:06)
2. NBA Notebook – Western Conference Offseason Grades
- Dallas Mavericks (38:52)
- Denver Nuggets (49:12)
- Golden State Warriors (59:54)
- Houston Rockets (1:12:38)
- Los Angeles Clippers (1:19:36)
- Los Angeles Lakers (1:30:29)
- Memphis Grizzlies (1:35:40)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (1:44:35)
- New Orleans Pelicans (1:50:22)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (2:00:02)
- Phoenix Suns (2:08:36)
- Portland Trail Blazers (2:16:26)
- Sacramento Kings (2:22:59)
- San Antonio Spurs (2:30:42)
- Utah Jazz (2:37:59)
Rich, Cam, and Drew give their final thoughts on the 2024 Summer Olympics and hand out offseason grades for all 15 NBA teams in the Eastern Conference.
CHAPTERS:
1. Wrapping up the Olympics (5:17)
- Final thoughts on the basketball tourney
- Which international players at the Olympics could/should be in the NBA?
- Best memories from this Olympics in general
2. NBA Notebook – Offseason Grades for the Eastern Conference
- Atlanta Hawks (36:35)
- Boston Celtics (41:50)
- Brooklyn Nets (44:01)
- Charlotte Hornets (48:44)
- Chicago Bulls (52:17)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (59:21)
- Detroit Pistons (1:04:45)
- Indiana Pacers (1:11:32)
- Miami Heat (1:17:13)
- Milwaukee Bucks (1:22:58)
- New York Knicks (1:28:54)
- Orlando Magic (1:35:10)
- Philadelphia 76ers (1:40:06)
- Toronto Raptors (1:47:16)
- Washington Wizards (1:51:24)
Rich, Drew, and Jake tip off Season Four of the Hoops Prospects Podcast by previewing the Olympic Basketball Tourney and recapping the 2024 NBA Summer League. Enrique Freeman, a participant at Summer League and a 2024 second-round pick of the Indiana Pacers, joins the show to talk about his incredible journey to the pros.
Prior to the draft, Enrique played five years for Akron in the MAC. This past season, he was not only the conference MVP, but also an All-Defense selection and the MAC Tourney MVP, leading the Zips to a berth in the NCAA Tournament. Enrique ranked in the top 5 of the MAC for PPG (18.6), RPG (12.9, 1st in DI), BPG (1.7), FG% (58.4), PER (31.1, 7th in DI), win shares (7.5, 4th in DI), and plus-minus (8.3).
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Notebook (4:33)
- Top free agents out there
- Summer League Recap
2. Enrique Freeman Interview (51:22)
3. Olympic Hoops Preview (1:15:57)
Rich Harris and the rest of the guys return to closeout Season 3 by grading each team's performance in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Cam and Rich discuss the top players still in the portal, the teams that are winning and losing in the transfer battle, and the latest early entries in the 2024 NBA Draft. Coach James Jones, the all-time winningest men’s basketball coach at Yale, joins the show and talks about Bulldog hoops and the state of college basketball. Also, Doc joins the guys to examine the NBA Playoffs and answer a few listener questions.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (2:11)
- Top players still available in the Portal
- Which Teams are Winning and Losing in Terms of Transfers
- The Latest Early Entries into the 2024 NBA Draft
2. Coach James Jones Interview (36:22)
3. NBA Draft Stock Report — Portsmouth Edition (1:08:32)
- Big Winners
- Biggest Losers
- Mixed Bag
4. NBA Notebook (1:41:32)
- Reviewing the Hoops Prospects Consensus Playoff Picks
- Playoff Game Quality is OFF THE CHARTS
- Most Entertaining Game so Far
- Top Seeds in the Western Conference are Taking Care of Business
- Most Intriguing Series
5. Mailbag (2:18:26)
- Best Run NBA Organization?
- Brandon Ingram for LaMelo Ball - Who Says No?
The show switches gears, as Cam Reihl, Doc Louallen, and Rich Harris preview the 2024 NBA Playoffs with injury updates, analysis, and predictions. The guys also take a look at the teams that over- and underachieved during the regular season, and they discuss whether Zion will ever live up to expectations and if the Golden State Dynasty has ended.
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Notebook (2:31)
- Fearless Forecast Debrief – Over/Underachievers
- The Zion Williamson Experience
- Is the Warriors era over?
- Key Playoff Injuries
2. NBA Playoff Predictions (50:31)
- Eastern Conference
- Western Conference
- NBA Champion
Rich, Drew and Cam wrap up the 2024 college basketball season, announcing Hoops Prospects’ annual season awards and sharing their final thoughts on the NCAA Tournament. The guys also look ahead to the 2025 season, discussing possible rules changes, expansion of the Big Dance, tweaks for the seeding process, portal developments, the biggest transfer commitments, coaching changes, the top early entries into the NBA Draft, and more.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (0:56)
- Final Tournament Thoughts
- Tournament Expansion
- Keeping Auto-bids
- The Coaching Carousel
- Most Significant Players in the Portal
- Most Significant Transfers to Date
- Top Early Entries into the 2024 NBA Draft
2. 2024 HP All-Americans and Awards (1:17:04)
- First Team
- Second Team
- Third Team
- Player of the Year
- Freshman of the Year
- Coach of the Year
3. Results of Bracket Contests and Final Tally for the “Picks of the Week” (1:35:30)
Caleb, Cam, Drew and Rich review the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, present a March Madness edition of the Draft Stock Report, and make their picks for the Sweet Sixteen and the Elite Eight. The guys also discuss the fate of the NIT tournament, the latest transfer portal developments, and the very early entries into the 2024 NBA Draft.
Chapters:
1. College Hoops Notebook (2:21)
- Most Entertaining & Craziest Tournament Games
- Inexplicable Upsets — WTF, Kentucky?
- NCAA Tourney Conference Scoreboard
- NIT Woes — 17 teams Declined Invitations
- Biggest Names to Enter the Portal to Date
- Very Early Entries into NBA Draft
- Injury Updates
2. NBA Draft Stock Report (39:37)
Who is Hot
- Ben Gregg
- Jack Gohlke
- Jaedon LeDee
- Jared McCain
- Kam Jones
- Koby Brea
- Kyle Filipowski
- Mark Sears
- Terrence Shannon Jr.
- Tristan Da Silva
- Tyler Kolek
- Tyon Grant-Foster
Who is Cold
- Aidan Mahaney
- Grant Nelson
- Reed Sheppard
- Ryan Dunn
- Tyson Degenhart
3. Picks of the Week (1:00:04)
- SDSU vs. UConn
- Illinois vs. Iowa State
- East Regional Champ
- Clemson vs. Arizona
- Alabama vs. UNC
- West Regional Champ
- NC State vs. Marquette
- Duke vs. Houston
- South Regional Champ
- Purdue vs. Gonzaga
- Creighton vs. Tennessee
- Midwest Regional Champ
The Hoops Prospects staff members pick their annual collective March Madness bracket. The guys discuss every matchup all the way to the National Championship game.
CHAPTERS:
- East Region (5:46)
- South Region (48:15)
- West Region (1:30:11)
- Midwest Region (2:03:41)
- The Final Four (2:33:26)
Drew Barton and Rich Harris preview Championship Week and make some fearless predictions. Roddy Gayle joins the show to talk about his game and the red-hot Ohio State Buckeyes, who just may sneak into the Big Dance. Rich and Drew also review the Player of the Year winners in a number of conferences, talk about recent key injuries, and debate the latest bracket projections.
Gayle, a former 4-star recruit, has emerged as a full-time starter this season for the Buckeyes, who have won five of their last six, including victories over Purdue and Michigan State. The 6-foot-4 sophomore guard is averaging 13.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game while shooting 45% from the floor and 85% from the free-throw line.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (3:17)
- Conference Players of the Year Selections
- Bracketology Update
- Injury News and Other Notable Developments
2. Roddy Gayle Interview (34:12)
3. Picks of the Week — Conference Championships (49:53)
Rich Harris and Drew Barton, along with special guest Tyon Grant-Foster, cover everything you need to know for the final weekend of the regular season and the beginning of March Madness. Topics include injury updates, the latest bracket projections, a special Stock Report (The Player of the Year Candidates Edition), and picks for the early conference tournaments and season finale games.
Grant-Foster is the star of Grand Canyon Lopes (26-4) and a POY candidate in the Western Athletic Conference. He currently leads the WAC in scoring (19.4 PPG), PER (23.8), win shares (5.0), and P/M (5.7). The 6-foot-7 wing also ranks in the top 10 of the conference for SPG (1.6), BPG (1.3), FG% (44.6), FT% (78.2), offensive rating (116.4), and defensive rating (95.2).
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (1:10)
- Wrapping up the WCC Regular Season
- Princeton Takes Control of the Ivy League
- Injury News and Other Notable Developments
- Bracketology Updates
2. Tyon Grant-Foster Interview (1:11:14)
3. Draft Stock Report — The POY Edition (1:30:45)
- ACC: Kyle Filipowski (Duke), Jared McCain (Duke), RJ Davis (UNC) & PJ Hall (Clemson)
- Big 12: Hunter Dickinson (Kansas) & Jamal Shead (Houston)
- Big East: Baylor Scheierman (Creighton), Tristen Newton (UConn), Devin Carter (Providence), Tyler Kolek (Marquette) & Ryan Kalkbrenner (Creighton)
- Big Ten: Zach Edey (Purdue), Kel'el Ware (Indiana), Braden Smith (Purdue), Coleman Hawkins (Illinois) & Marcus Domask (Illinois)
- Mountain West: Jaedon LeDee (SDSU), Isaiah Stevens (Colorado State), Great Osobor (Utah State), Tyson Degenhart (Boise State) & Nique Clifford (Colorado State)
- Pac-12: KJ Simpson (Colorado) & Caleb Love (Arizona)
- SEC: Dalton Knecht (Tennessee), Mark Sears (Alabama) & Johni Broome (Auburn)
- A-10: DaRon Holmes (Dayton) & Max Shulga (VCU)
- A-Sun: Isaiah Cozart (Eastern Kentucky) & Chaz Lanier (North Florida)
- American: Kasean Pryor (South Florida), Johnell Davis (FAU) & David Jones (Memphis)
- Big Sky: Dillon Jones (Weber State), Saint Thomas (Northern Colorado) & Cedric Coward (Eastern Washington)
- Big South: Drew Pember (UNC Asheville)
- Big West: Ajay Mitchell (UC Santa Barbara)
- CAA: Tyler Thomas (Hofstra), Darlinstone Dubar (Hofstra) & Amari Williams (Drexel)
- C-USA: Isaiah Crawford (Louisiana Tech)
- Horizon: Trey Townsend (Oakland) & Tristan Enaruna (Cleveland State)
- Ivy: Caden Pierce (Princeton), Xaivian Lee (Princeton) & Danny Wolf (Yale)
- MAC: Enrique Freeman (Akron)
- MVC: Tucker DeVries (Drake) & Robbie Avila (Indiana State)
- OVC: Riley Minix (Morehead State)
- Sun Belt: Tre'von Spillers (Appalachian State) & Terrence Edwards Jr. (James Madison)
- WAC: Tyon Grant-Foster (Grand Canyon)
- WCC: Graham Ike (Gonzaga), Augustas Marciulionis (Saint Mary's), Jonathan Mogbo (USF) & Anton Watson (Gonzaga)
4. Picks of the Week (2:51:45)
- ASUN, Big Sky, Big South, CAA, Horizon, MVC, NEC, OVC, Patriot, SoCon, Southland, Summit, Sun Belt & WCC Championships
- Top Games on Saturday, March 9, 2024
- Top Games on Sunday March 10, 2024
Continuing the “Hidden Gems” series, Rich Harris talks with Dayton wing Koby Brea, Appalachian State forward Tre’von Spillers, and Nevada forward Nick Davidson. All three are All-Conference candidates and will very likely be competitors in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
Playing for the 21st ranked Dayton Flyers, Brea is one of the top shooters in the country. He leads all DI players with a 3-point percentage of 48.7, and also ranks second in the nation for TS% (70.2). Sporting the third best plus-minus rating in the Atlantic 10 (7.5), he is averaging 10.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game while shooting 50 percent from the floor and 86 percent from the free-throw line.
Spillers ranks 12th in the nation with a FG% of 63.2 and is a POY candidate in the Sun Belt Conference. He ranks in the top 10 of the Sun Belt for FG%, RPG (8.4), BPG (1.4), offensive rating (131.8), defensive rating (92.8), PER (25.9), win shares (4.5), and plus-minus (5.2). The Mountaineers are 26-5 on the season and are currently leading the Sun Belt by one game over James Madison.
Davidson has helped lead the Nevada Wolfpack to a 23-6 record this season. After starting just once as a freshman, he has been in the starting lineup for all 29 games so far this season, averaging 12.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and a combined 1.4 steals and blocks per game. The 6-foot-9 forward currently ranks in the top 10 of the MWC for a TS% (63.2), FT% (75.7), REB% (15.5), offensive rating (128.1), defensive rating (97.8), PER (22.3), win shares (4.3), and plus-minus (4.2).
CHAPTERS:
- Koby Brea Interview (1:34)
- Tre'von Spillers Interview (29:25)
- Nick Davidson Interview (46:15)
Rich Harris and Jake Copestick talk with a trio of hidden gems, Xavier’s Quincy Olivari, Utah State’s Great Osobor, and Northern Colorado’s Saint Thomas, who are near the top of their respective conferences in scoring plus a number of other categories. All three are also Player of the Year candidates in their respective conferences.
Olivari is a two-time All-CUSA selection who currently ranks second in the Big East in scoring with 19.1 PPG. Quincy also currently ranks in the top 10 of the Big East for SPG (1.4), plus-minus (10.0), FT% (82.4), and 3P% (44.3 — 5th in the nation).
Osobor leads the MWC in RPG (9.1), and he ranks in the top 10 of the conference for PPG (17.8), BPG (1.4), FG% (58.4), defensive rating (95.8), PER (25.6), win shares (4.6), and plus-minus (8.2).
Thomas ranks in the top 10 of the Big Sky for numerous categories, including PPG (19.8), RPG (9.8), APG (3.7), SPG (1.7), BPG (0.93), FG% (46.7), FT% (86.4), PER (26.6), WS (4.5), and P/M (5.8).
CHAPTERS:
1, Quincy Olivari Interview (1:55)
2. Great Osobor Interview (19:16)
3. Saint Thomas Interview (41:22)
In this special episode, Richard Harris sits down with a trio of DI stars: USF’s Jonathan Mogbo, Mississippi State’s Josh Hubbard, and Clemson’s PJ Hall. All three currently play for teams in the mix for a spot in the NCAA Tournament, and each player is in the running for postseason awards.
Mogbo, a POY candidate in the WCC, leads the country in FG% (67.3) and PER (34.1). He ranks in the top 10 of DI for dunks (75, tied for 2nd with Zach Edey), win shares (2nd, 5.9), plus-minus (6th, 12.4), RPG (9th, 10.5), and REB% (3rd, 23.0). Additionally, in the WCC, he ranks in the top 10 for PPG (15.4), SPG (1.8, 1st), AST% (23.3), STL% (3.6, 1st), and BLK% (4.0).
Hubbard, a top-100 recruit who is in the running for Freshman of the Year in the SEC, currently ranks second in the conference for 3-point percentage. He is playing nearly 25 minutes per game and is averaging 14.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. On the season, he is shooting 36 percent from deep and 82 percent from the FT line, and for points per possession, he ranks above the above 75th percentile on jumpers off the dribble, spot-ups, pick-and-rolls, and handoffs.
Hall is not only a POY candidate in the ACC but also a Wooden Award late-season finalist. He ranks in the top 10 of the ACC for PPG (19.5), RPG (7.2), BPG (1.7), and EFG% (54.7), PER (28.9), win shares (4.1), and plus-minus (10.5). He ranks above the 81st percentile for points per possession on the following play types: post-ups, cuts, transition, and putbacks, and he also ranks at the 60th percentile as a jump shooter.
CHAPTERS:
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Jonathan Mogbo Interview (1:32)
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Josh Hubbard Interview (24:08)
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PJ Hall Interview (38:56)
In what has turned out to be a crazy season, Rich Harris and Drew Barton discuss all things college basketball, including the coaching change at Ohio State, the dysfunction at USC, Wisconsin’s slump, and the latest bracket projections. The guys also make their Picks of the Week and analyze a handful of prospects in the latest NBA Draft Stock Report, including Zach Edey and Reed Sheppard.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (11:56)
- Indiana State’s high doesn’t last long
- South Carolina continues to surprise
- Rutgers heating up
- Ohio State fires Chris Holtmann
- Wisconsin’s slump
- FAU playing with playing it’s food in the AAC
- USC is a dysfunctional mess
- Injury News and Other Notable Developments
- The Latest Bracketology
2, NBA Draft Stock Report (1:10:29)
Who is Hot
- Zach Edey
- Ryan Kalkbrenner
- Johni Broome
- Reed Sheppard
- Wade Taylor
Who is Cold
- Boogie Ellis
- Wooga Poplar
- Justin Moore
3. Picks of the Week (2:07:39)
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
- IUPUI vs. Detroit Mercy
- 11 South Carolina vs. 13 Auburn
- Iowa vs. Maryland
Thursday, February 15, 2024
- Stanford vs. Washington
- Colorado vs. UCLA
Friday, February 16, 2024
- Ohio vs. Toledo
- New Mexico vs. San Diego State
Saturday, February 17, 2024
- Texas A&M vs. 15 Alabama
- Wake Forest vs. 21 Virginia
- TCU vs. Kansas State
- 17 Creighton vs. Butler
- 9 Duke vs. Florida State
- 20 Wisconsin vs. Iowa
- 4 Marquette vs. 1 UConn
- 6 Kansas vs. 25 Oklahoma
- Utah State vs. Colorado State
- 22 Kentucky vs. 13 Auburn
- Yale vs. Princeton
- Nevada vs. UNLV
Sunday, February 18, 2024
- 24 Florida Atlantic vs. South Florida
- Northwestern vs. Indiana
- Memphis vs. SMU
- Seton Hall vs. St. John's
- Rutgers vs. Minnesota
- Utah vs. UCLA
Monday, February 19, 2024
- 10 Iowa State vs. 3 Houston
In a new College Hoops Notebook, Rich, Caleb, and Drew discuss a host of topics, including teams on the “Bubble,” Miami’s total collapse, and fans at Baylor, Kansas State, and Alabama. A new NBA Draft Stock Report includes breakdowns of UNC’s Harrison Ingram and FAU’s Johnell Davis, and the guys also make their picks for a big slate of games. As always, the episode is separated into chapters so you can easily jump to the sections that most interest you.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (1:04)
- The “Trap Game” Factor
- Injury News and Other Notable Developments
- Miami’s Embarrassment and Larrañaga’s Response
- Where is Ole Miss’ Defense?
- Who is on the Bubble — 27 Teams Fighting for 12 Spots
- Alabama Fandom
2. NBA Stock Report (1:06:44)
Who is Hot
- Rob Dillingham
- Harrison Ingram
- Johnell Davis
- Tramon Mark
Who is Cold
- Caleb Foster
- Otega Oweh
- Aden Holloway
- Jahvon Quinerly
3. Picks of the Week (2:02:14)
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
- Ole Miss vs. 15 South Carolina
- 14 Iowa State vs. Texas
- 21 BYU vs. Oklahoma
- 23 Texas Tech vs. 13 Baylor
- Boise State vs. Colorado State
- Michigan State vs. Minnesota
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
- 16 Alabama vs. 12 Auburn
- Villanova vs. Xavier
- Nebraska vs. Northwestern
Thursday, February 8, 2024
- Samford vs. UNC Greensboro
- 8 Arizona vs. Utah
- UC Irvine vs. UC Santa Barbara
Friday, February 9, 2024
- 18 Dayton vs. VCU
- 24 San Diego State vs. Nevada
Saturday, February 10, 2024
- 10 Illinois vs. Michigan State
- TCU vs. 14 Iowa State
- Cornell vs. Yale
- 12 Auburn vs. Florida
- Drexel vs. Charleston
- 3 North Carolina vs. Miami
- 5 Houston vs. Cincinnati
- Gonzaga vs. 17 Kentucky
- Washington State vs. Oregon
- 13 Baylor vs. 4 Kansas
- Drake vs. Bradley
- Virginia vs. Florida State
- 8 Arizona vs. Colorado
- Boise State vs. 22 Utah State
Sunday, February 11, 2024
- Seton Hall vs. Villanova
- Tulane vs. Memphis
Bruce Pascoe, who covers Arizona MBB for the Arizona Daily Star, joins the show for an in-depth discussion on the Wildcats, Caleb Love, and the Pac-12. Hosts Rich Harris and Drew Barton also do the usual segments: the College Hoops Notebook, the NBA Draft Stock Report, and the Picks of the Week.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (5:38)
- Devo Davis steps away from Arkansas
- Injury news
- Drew’s updated Final Four
- A look at the latest bracket projections
2. Bruce Pascoe Interview (1:07:45)
3. Draft Stock Report (1:49:24)
- Who is Hot
- Caleb Love
- Jaylon Tyson
- Antonio Reeves
- AJ Storr
- Who is Cold
- Kobe Johnson
- Justin Edwards
- Miles Kelly
4. Picks of the Week (2:40:24)
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
- South Carolina vs. 5 Tennessee
- 15 Texas Tech vs. 25 TCU
- 23 Oklahoma vs. Kansas State
- Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss
- San Diego State vs. 24 Colorado State
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
- St. John's vs. Xavier
- Wake Forest vs. Pittsburgh
- Santa Clara vs. Saint Mary's
Thursday, February 1, 2024
- Oregon vs. USC
Friday, February 2, 2024
- Toledo vs. Akron
Saturday, February 3, 2024
- Texas vs. 25 TCU
- Virginia vs. Clemson
- 17 Utah State vs. San Diego State
- 4 Houston vs. 8 Kansas
- Florida vs. Texas A&M
- Richmond vs. VCU
- Colorado vs. Utah
- Maryland vs. Michigan State
- 16 Auburn vs. Ole Miss
- Drake vs. Indiana State
- 7 Duke vs. 3 North Carolina
- 12 Iowa State vs. 18 Baylor
- 5 Tennessee vs. 10 Kentucky
- Saint Mary's vs. Gonzaga
Sunday, February 4, 2024
- 2 Purdue vs. 6 Wisconsin
- Providence vs. Villanova
Rich Harris and Caleb Slaton discuss Zvonimir Ivisi’s debut with Kentucky and the upset epidemic in college basketball, and revise their Final Four picks. They also present another NBA Draft Stock Report, including analysis of the latest composite draft board rankings, and they make their picks of the week for top games in college basketball.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (2:45)
- Rash of upsets
- Zvonimir Ivisic’s ultra-impressive debut
- Revised Final Four picks at the midway point
- Recruiting News
2. Stock Report (19:46)
- Analysis of the latest composite rankings
- Who is Hot
- Dalton Knecht
- RJ Davis
- Jadyn (JT) Toppin
- Jonathan Mogbo
- Who is Cold
- Kylan Boswell
- Carlton Carrington
- LJ Cryer
- Trevon Brazile
3. Mailbag (1:08:59)
- Thoughts on David Jones
- Thoughts on DaRon Holmes
4. Picks of the Week (1:14:56)
Monday, January 22, 2024
- Wake Forest vs. 3 North Carolina
- Cincinnati vs. 7 Kansas
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
- 6 Kentucky vs. South Carolina
- Texas vs. 11 Oklahoma
- Florida State vs. Syracuse
- 4 Houston vs. 21 BYU
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
- 8 Auburn vs. Alabama
- Villanova vs. St. John's
- 10 Illinois vs. Northwestern
- 24 Colorado State vs. Nevada
Thursday, January 25, 2024
- Arizona State vs. Oregon
Friday, January 26, 2024
- Stanford vs. California
Saturday, January 27, 2024
- Seton Hall vs. 14 Marquette
- 7 Kansas vs. 23 Iowa State
- 20 Texas Tech vs. 11 Oklahoma
- Texas vs. 21 BYU
- Princeton vs. Cornell
- Clemson vs. 12 Duke
- 18 Utah State vs. Boise State
- James Madison vs. Appalachian State
- 9 Arizona vs. Oregon
- 16 Dayton vs. Richmond
- Bradley vs. Indiana State
- UCLA vs. USC
Sunday, January 28, 2024
- 2 Purdue vs. Rutgers
Rich Harris talks with the versatile leader of the 8th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, Tre Mitchell, discussing his interesting journey, UK’s chances to win the National Championship, his dog, Aura, and more. In a new College Hoops Notebook, Rich covers the major developments in DI basketball and key injuries, including those suffered by three top-10 NBA Draft picks. He also makes his predictions for the weekend’s biggest games and answers a couple of Mailbag questions.
CHAPTERS:
- College Hoops Notebook (3:27)
- Tre Mitchell Interview (27:08)
- Picks of the Week (53:27)
- Mailbag (1:11:32)
Back from the holidays, Rich Harris and Drew Barton discuss a bunch of different topics, including the roster shakeups at Memphis, the legal problems for Illinois’ Terrence Shannon and Texas Tech’s Pop Isaacs, the latest injury news, and the draft stock of Texas’ Dillon Mitchell and Duke’s Tyrese Proctor. The guys also analyze which teams are pretenders and contenders and make their “Picks of the Week.”
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (3:41)
- Injury News and Other Notable Developments
- Pretenders and Contenders at the Half-way Point
2. NBA Draft Stock Report (1:11:55)
Who is Hot:
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- Dillon Mitchell (Texas)
- Kevin McCullar (Kansas)
- Devin Carter (Providence)
- Hunter Sallis (Wake Forest)
- Anton Watson (Gonzaga)
- Jackson Shelstad (Oregon)
- Kanaan Carlyle (Stanford)
Who is Cold:
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- Tyrese Proctor (Duke)
- Riley Kugel (Florida)
- Aday Mara (UCLA)
- Tyler Burton (Villanova)
3. Picks of the Week (2:19:41)
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
- Houston vs. Iowa State
- Texas vs. Cincinnati
- Duke vs. Pittsburgh
- BYU vs. Baylor
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
- North Carolina vs. NC State
- Indiana State vs. Drake
- Wisconsin vs. Ohio State
- Oklahoma vs. TCU
- Florida vs. Ole Miss
Thursday, January 11, 2024
- Michigan State vs. Illinois
Friday, January 12, 2024
- Boise State vs. Nevada
Saturday, January 13, 2024
- St. John's vs. Creighton
- Oklahoma vs. Kansas
- Kentucky vs. Texas A&M
- San Diego State vs. New Mexico
- Kansas State vs. Texas Tech
- Houston vs. TCU
- Saint Mary's vs. Santa Clara
- Alabama vs. Mississippi State
- USC vs. Colorado
Sunday, January 14, 2024
- Maryland vs. Illinois
- Utah vs. Stanford
Maverick Swenson returns and joins the usual crew, Rich Harris, Drew Barton and Doc Louallen, to talk about all things NBA, including answering some questions in the mailbag. Special guest Noa Dalzell, a beat reporter who covers the Celtics, visits and shares her thoughts about what is going on in Boston. Also, the guys find out if Santa will grant their wishes for this season.
CHAPTERS:
1. Noa Dalzell Interview (2:30)
2. NBA Notebook (24:49)
- Thoughts on the In-Season Tournament? Would you change anything?
- Does winning the tournament bode well for the Lakers, and what does it mean for the Pacers?
- Can the four most surprising teams in the NBA maintain their high level of play?
- Will any of the four most disappointing teams turn things around and be serious contenders?
- What are the Spurs trying to accomplish this season?
3. Mailbag (1:32:23)
- Why didn’t the Warriors draft Tyrese Haliburton in 2020?
- Are the Mavs’ for real this year?
- What off-the-radar trades are coming?
4. Christmas Wishes and Gifts from Santa (2:03:12)
Rich Harris, Drew Barton, and Caleb Slaton discuss the recent developments and trends in college hoops and preview all of the big games up to the New Year. This episode includes the usual features: the College Hoops Notebook, the Draft Stock Report, and the Picks of the Week.
CHAPTERS:
1. Week 6 College Hoops Notebook (2:56)
- Federal judge issued a 14-day temporary restraining order against the NCAA, affecting a number of key players.
- Injury News and Other Roster Developments
- Recent Trends and Observations
- Out-of-conference Scoreboard
- Are the recently proposed NCAA rule changes a good or bad thing?
- Recruiting News
2. Draft Stock Report (1:08:41)
- Who is Hot
- David Jones (Memphis)
- P.J. Hall (Clemson)
- Hunter Dickinson (Kansas)
- Tyler Kolek (Marquette)
- Isaiah Stevens (Colorado State)
- Who is Cold
- Mark Mitchell (Duke)
- Eric Gaines (UAB)
- El Ellis (Arkansas)
3. Picks of the Week, covering the top games between December 15 and January 2 (1:41:46)
Friday, December 15, 2023
- UConn vs. Gonzaga
Saturday, December 16, 2023
- Baylor vs. Michigan State
- Kansas vs. Indiana
- Texas A&M vs. Houston
- Clemson vs. Memphis
- Ohio State vs. UCLA
- Arizona vs. Purdue
- North Carolina vs. Kentucky
- Dayton vs. Cincinnati
- Alabama vs. Creighton
- San Francisco vs. Utah State
Sunday, December 17, 2023
- USC vs. Auburn
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
- Florida vs. Michigan
- Virginia vs. Memphis
- Marquette vs. Providence
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
- Baylor vs. Duke
- North Carolina vs. Oklahoma
- Villanova vs. Creighton
- Alabama vs. Arizona
Thursday, December 21, 2023
- Kentucky vs. Louisville
Friday, December 22, 2023
- Illinois vs. Missouri
Saturday, December 23, 2023
- Butler vs. Providence
- Arizona vs. Florida Atlantic
Thursday, December 28, 2023
- USC vs. Oregon
Friday, December 29, 2023
- San Diego State vs. Gonzaga
- Washington vs. Colorado
Saturday, December 30, 2023
- Creighton vs. Marquette
- UCLA vs. Oregon
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
- North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh
The HPP gang returns after the Thanksgiving break and opens up a new chapter in the College Hoops Notebook, which includes analysis of the impact of a healthy Bronny James and various roster updates. Drew Barton, Rich Harris, and Caleb Slaton also present the latest Draft Stock Report and make their Picks of the Week. Plus, Rutgers’ star big man Cliff Omoruyi joins the show to discuss his game and the Scarlet Knights.
Last season, Omoruyi was an All-Big Ten selection and a Big Ten All-Defense selection, averaging 13.2 PPG and ranking in the top 3 of the conference for RPG (9.6), BPG (2.1), and defensive rating (88.6). Cliff also ranked 6th in the country with 75 dunks. Named to the 2023-24 Naismith Trophy Preseason Watch List, he is currently averaging 11.0 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 3.4 blocks per game.
CHAPTERS:
1. Week 4-5 College Hoops Notebook (11:15)
- The impact of Bronny James joining the USC Trojans on the court
- The latest decisions from the NCAA on 2-time transfers
- Injury Updates
- Memphis' Mikey Williams pleads guilty to lesser charge in gun case.
- Reviewing the recent big matchups and major upsets
- Best team in the country: Baylor, Houston, Kansas, UConn, Marquette, Purdue, Arizona, Kentucky, UNC, or someone else?
- Which upstarts are for real and could do damage in March: Clemson, Oklahoma, BYU, Cincinnati, Ohio State, Colorado State, Ole Miss, South Carolina, JMU, or someone else?
- Which team has disappointed the most, falling short of its preseason expectations: Duke, Tennessee, Michigan State, Maryland, Xavier, VCU, or another squad?
- Should Stanford fire Jerod Haase right now to save the Cardinal season?
- Recruiting Updates
2. Stock Report (1:23:36)
- Who is Hot
- Carlton Carrington (Pitt)
- Malik Mack (Harvard)
- Ryan Dunn (Virginia)
- Tristen Newton (UConn)
- Who is Cold
- Ryan Nembhard (Gonzaga)
- AJ Hoggard (Michigan State)
- Hakim Hart (Villanova)
- Santiago Vescovi (Tennessee)
3. Cliff Omoruyi Interview (1:57:14)
4. Picks of the Week (2:14:00)
Drew Barton, Rich Harris, and Cam Riehl preview the big Thanksgiving College Basketball Tournaments with predictions. The guys also do the first NBA Draft Stock Report of the 2023-24 season, and they open up new chapters of the College Hoops Notebook and the NBA Notebook.
CHAPTERS:
1. Week 3 College Hoops Notebook (4:59)
- Conferences off to Hot and Cold Starts
- Results of the Holiday Tourneys to Date
- Biggest Upset of the Week
- Which Touted Teams are Heading Toward Disappointing Seasons
- Injury and Eligibility Updates
2. Draft Stock Report (32:55)
- Who is Hot
- Jaedon LeDee
- Joel Soriano
- Dillon Jones
- Trey Alexander
- Tylor Perry
- Who is Cold
- Coleman Hawkins
- Bryce Hopkins
- Terrance Arceneaux
3. Picks of the Week (1:03:11)
- Empire Classic
- Sunshine Slam (Beach Bracket)
- Fort Myers Tip-Off (Beach Bracket)
- SoCal Challenge (Surf Bracket)
- Maui Invitational
- Acrisure Classic
- NIT Season Tip-Off
- Rady Children’s Invitational
- Vegas Showdown
- Battle 4 Atlantis
- Emerald Coast Classic
- ESPN Events Invitational
4. NBA Notebook (1:32:10)
- Which team has been the most pleasant surprise?
- Which team has been the most disappointing?
- Where is Zach Lavine headed?
- How’s the MVP race shaping up?
- How’s the ROY race shaping up?
Rich Harris and Caleb Slaton review all of the important action from the first week of the college basketball season, including the big upsets, the top individual performers, injury updates, and much more.
Week 2 College Hoops Notebook
- The Biggest Upsets
- Most Impressive Established Players
- Most Impressive Freshmen
- Surprise Teams
- Impact of Players out due to Eligibility and Injury Issues
- Reviewing and Critiquing the HP Staff’s Top 25 and Season Predictions
- Recruiting Updates
Rich Harris and Pete Howarth analyze and preview the Big East Conference with Creighton’s Baylor Scheierman. Also, the Preseason CAA Player of the Year, Drexel center Amari Williams, joins the show to talk about his game and team.
Last season, Baylor, the 2021-22 Summit Player of the Year, helped the Bluejays get to the Elite Eight. He is in his fifth season, his second at Creighton. For his career, he’s averaged 12.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game while shooting 47% from the floor, 40% from the deep, and 80% from the free-throw line.
Amari is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year in the Coastal Athletic Association. Last season as a junior, he averaged 13.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 steals, and 2.2 blocks per game, while leading the CAA in FG% (52.3), REB% (19.3), BLK% (8.3), defensive rating (84.0 — 1st in the country), PER (28.5 — 15th in DI), and P/M (8.0).
CHAPTERS:
1. Amari Williams Interview (1:54)
2. Big East Preview (20:00)
- Summary of Last Season
- Coaching Changes
- Roster Updates for Each Team
- Predictions for Big East Champion
- Predictions for NCAA Tournament Bids from the Big East
- Predictions for the Big East Player of the Year
3. Baylor Scheierman Interview (1:23:53)
Rich Harris and Cam Rielhl preview the Southeastern Conference, making predictions for the Player of the Year, the teams that will receive NCAA Tournament bids, and the SEC Champion. Also, the guys open up the NBA Notebook and give their thoughts on who won the Harden trade between the 76ers and the Clippers.
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Notebook — Analysis of the Harden Trade (1:33)
2. SEC Preview (17:25)
- Review of Last Season
- Coaching Changes
- Roster Updates for Each Team
- Predictions for the SEC Champion
- Predictions for the SEC bids to the NCAA Tournament
- Predictions for the SEC Player of the Year
Rich Harris and Caleb Slaton preview the Big 12 Conference with BYU forward Fousseyni Traore. Fousseyni was a 2023 All-WCC selection and a 2023 WCC All-Academic selection. As a sophomore last season, he averaged 12.9 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game while shooting 61 percent from the floor. He ranked in the top 5 of the WCC for RPG, FG%, EFG%, BLK%, and defensive rating.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (0:51)
- Memphis still supports Mikey Williams despite recent developments.
- Players still waiting for transfer waivers from the NCAA.
- NIT eliminates automatic bids for regular-season conference champs.
2. Fousseyni Traore Interview (10:29)
3. Big 12 Preview (30:39)
- Review of Last Season
- Conference Realignment
- Coaching Changes
- Roster Updates for Each Team
- Predictions for Big 12 Champion
- Predictions for Big 12 bids to the NCAA Tournament
- Predictions for Big 12 Player of the Year
Rich Harris and Caleb Slaten preview the Atlantic Coast Conference with Florida State forward Baba Miller and Georgia Tech guard Miles Kelly.
Baba became a part of the Real Madrid system at the age of 12, and as a freshman last season with FSU, he was an All-ACC Academic selection. This past summer, the 6-foot-11 Miller won a gold medal while playing for the Spanish national team in the FIBA U19 World Cup.
As a sophomore last season, Miles led the Yellow Jackets in scoring at 14.4 PPG. He also averaged 3.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game. He ranked fourth in the ACC with 89 3-pointers made and ranked fifth in the conference with a 3-point percentage of 37.9.
CHAPTERS:
1. Miles Kelly Interview (1:41)
2. ACC Preview (16:42)
- Summary of Last Season
- Coaching Changes
- Roster Updates for each Team
- Predictions for ACC Championship
- Predictions for NCAA Tournament Bids for the Conference
- Predictions for ACC Player of the Year
3. Baba Miller Interview (1:38:58)
Rich Harris and Caleb Slaton preview the Big Ten Conference with Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins and Ohio State wing Jamison Battle.
Last season, Coleman led the Illini in MPG, RPG, and APG, averaging 9.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game, while shooting 44 percent from the floor. Following the season, he was invited to the NBA Combine, but he ultimately decided to return for his senior season.
Before joining Ohio State, Jamison played two years at George Washington and then two years at Minnesota, and over that span, he was All-Rookie selection in 2020, All-A10 selection in 2021, All-Big Ten Honorable Mention in 2022, and All-Big Ten Academic selection in 2023. He has averaged at least 12 PPG in each of his four collegiate seasons, averaging 14.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game for his career.
CHAPTERS:
1. Jamison Battle Interview (1:02)
2. Big Ten Preview (12:28)
- Summary of Last Season
- Coaching Changes
- Roster Updates for each Team
- Predictions for Conference Champion
- Predictions for Conference Bids to the NCAA Tournament
- Predictions for Big Ten Player of the Year
3. Coleman Hawkins Interview (1:11:35)
The HPP crew presents the Hoops Prospects’ annual NBA Fearless Forecast, which includes predictions for all 30 teams, including over/unders for total wins, year-end awards, and the conference and league champions. Rich Harris, Doc Louallen, Naz Noyim, and Cam Riehl also open up the NBA Notebook, discussing the Harden saga and more.
CHAPTERS:
1, NBA Notebook (3:06)
- Harden returns to his old tricks, while trade talks with the Clippers are deadlocked.
- More trouble for Miles Bridges.
- Hornets waive Kai Jones.
- Bucks trim roster; waive Timme.
- Terry Stotts unexpectedly leaves Milwaukee.
- Thunder trade Oladipo and Robinson-Earl to Rockets for Porter and picks.
2. NBA Fearless Forecast (40:24)
- Eastern Conference Predictions with Over/unders for Each Team (41:30)
- Western Conference Predictions with Over/unders for Each Team (1:27:38)
- Conference and League Champions Predictions (2:16:57)
- Year-end Awards Predictions (2:27:24)
The HPP gang previews the Pac-12, as Rich Harris, Caleb Slaton, and Zach Wilhelm analyze each team in the conference and make their predictions for the 2023-24 season. Also, two All-Pac-12 players join the show, Stanford small forward Spencer Jones and Colorado forward Tristan da Silva.
Last season, Spencer averaged 14.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, while shooting 43% from the floor, 39% from deep, and 75% from the free-throw line. He ranked in the top 10 of the Pac-12 for EFG%, offensive rating, BLK%, PER, and P/M. Also, with a career 3P% of 39.4, he currently ranks 13th all-time in Pac-12 history.
As a junior last season, Tristan averaged 15.9 points, 4.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.3 steals per game, while shooting 50% from the floor, 39% from deep, and 76% from the foul line. He ranked in the top 10 of the Pac-12 for PPG, SPG, FG%, EFG%, PER, and WS.
CHAPTERS:
1. Spencer Jones Interview (4:03)
2. Pac-12 Preview (25:54)
- Summary of Last Season
- Coaching Changes
- Roster Analysis
- Conference Champion Predictions
- At-large Bids Predictions
- Player of the Year Predictions
3. Tristan Da Silva Interview (2:14:58)
Jake and Rich preview the West Coast Conference (WCC) and the Mountain West Conference (MWC), and make some surprising predictions. They are joined by Boise State forward Tyson Degenhart and Nevada forward Tre’ Coleman.
Last season, Degenhart, the 2022 MWC Rookie of the Year and a 2023 first-team All-MWC selection, averaged 14.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 54% from the floor, 33% from deep, and 68% from the free-throw line. He also ranked in the top 5 of the MWC for EFG%, offensive rating, win shares, and plus-minus.
Coleman, an ironman, a glue guy, and a 2023 MWC All-Defense selection, has never missed a game at Nevada, playing in a total of 90 contests while averaging more than 28 minutes per game. Last season, he averaged 6.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 45% from the floor, 36% from deep, and 68% from the charity stripe. He finished 5th in the MWC for block percentage, led the Wolfpack with A/T ratio of 3.2, and finished 2nd on the team for plus-minus.
CHAPTERS:
1. Tyson Degenhart Interview (2:25)
2. Mountain West Conference Preview (17:59)
- Summary of Last Season
- Coaching Changes
- Team-by-Team Roster Analysis
- Conference Champ Predictions
- NCAA Tournament Bids Predictions
- POY Predictions
3. Tre’ Coleman Interview (1:20:33)
4. West Coast Conference Preview (1:36:12)
- Conference Realignment
- Summary of Last Season
- Team-by-Team Roster Analysis
- Conference Champ Predictions
- NCAA Tournament Bids Predictions
- POY Predictions
Jake and Rich preview the “best-of-the rest” mid-majors, teams that should be dancing in March. Southern Miss wing Austin Crowley, a first-team All-Sun Belt selection last season, joins the show. Austin averaged 16.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 steals per game, while shooting 46% from the floor, 36% from deep, and 75% from the FT line. He ranked in the top five of the Sun Belt for PPG, SPG, and EFG%, and he ranked in the top 10 of the conference for win shares and plus-minus. Also, Cam and Rich open another edition of the NBA Notebook, focusing on the trade of Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (4:13)
- Arterio Morris dismissed from Kansas.
- UConn center Donovan Clingan is expected to miss a month.
- McNeese wing Zach Harvey turns pro.
- UNLV forward Kalib Boone was arrested and charged with DUI.
- DeAndre Williams eligibility waiver denied by NCAA.
- Mississippi State center Tolu Smith out until early January.
2. Best-of-the-Rest Mid-Majors (20:31)
- Charleston
- Colgate
- UNC Asheville
- Southern Miss
- Eastern Kentucky
- Wright State
- Drexel
- Florida Gulf Coast
- McNeese
3. Austin Crowley Interview (43:52)
4. NBA Notebook (1:06:42)
- Jrue Holiday traded to Boston.
- James Harden reports to training camp.
- Draymond Green out for at least a month due to an ankle injury.
- Kai Jones out indefinitely for “personal reasons.”
- Reggie Bullock signs with the Rockets.
- Bucks sign Cameron Payne.
With the NBA preseason just days away, Cam Riehl and Rich Harris evaluate the three-team trade that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks and preview all 15 teams in the Western Conference. Also, Marko Zarkovic, the head coach at Telekom Baskets Bonn Regional League Team in Germany and a Serbian native, joins the show. Coach Zarkovic gives us his thoughts on what’s wrong with Team USA, German basketball, Serbian basketball, the 2023 FIBA World Cup, and the upcoming basketball tourney in the 2024 Olympics. As always, the episode is separated into chapters so you can easily skip to the sections that you most want to hear.
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Notebook & Mailbag (2:21)
- Evaluating the 3-team trade that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks.
- What’s Buddy Hield’s trade value, and where is he headed?
- Kai Jones’ future with the Hornets is uncertain.
2. Marko Zarkovic Interview (42:37)
3. Northwest Division Preview (1:17:55)
- Denver Nuggets
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Utah Jazz
- Portland Trail Blazers
4. Pacific Division Preview (1:50:37)
- Sacramento Kings
- Phoenix Suns
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Golden State Warriors
- Los Angeles Lakers
5. Southwest Division Preview (2:23:06)
- Memphis Grizzlies
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Dallas Mavericks
- Houston Rockets
- San Antonio Spurs
With the NBA Preseason set to start in less than two weeks, the HPP crew previews all 15 teams in the Eastern Conference. The show also features the regular NBA and College Notebook segments, and Saint Joseph guard Erik Reynolds II, an Atlantic 10 Player of the Year candidate, talks with the guys about his game, the upcoming season, and Philly basketball traditions.
An All-A10 selection in 2022-23, Erik was one of the most efficient scorers in the nation, ranking at the 88th percentile for points per possession. He ranked second in the A-10 with 19.6 points per game, and he ranked in the top 10 of the conference for FG% (43.0), 3P% (37.9), and FT% (88.5). He also ranked in the top six of the A-10 for player efficiency rating (21.4), win shares (4.7), and plus-minus (5.0).
Per usual, the episode is separated into chapters so you can easily jump to the segments that most interest you.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (2:21)
- Kansas suspends guard Arterio Morris.
- VCU guard Joe Bamisile is denied waivers by the NCAA and must sit out this season.
- Xavier is likely to lose forwards Zach Freemantle and Jerome Hunter for the season due to injury, but the frontcourt will be bolstered by two promising international recruits that the team recently added.
2. Erik Reynolds II Interview (13:54)
3. NBA Notebook (43:59)
- FIBA Worldcup Wrap-up — what’s wrong with Team USA?
- The Rockets want to trade Kevin Porter following his recent arrest.
- Sixers sign Kelly Oubre.
- The Pacers put Buddy Hield on the trading block.
- Celtics and Warriors try to address their big-man issues.
- Dwight Howard is looking to return to the NBA.
- NBA’s new Player Participation Policy — good idea, bad idea, or wrong approach?
4. Atlantic Division Preview (1:35:40)
- Boston Celtics
- Philadelphia Sixers
- New York Knicks
- Brooklyn Nets
- Toronto Raptors
5. Central Division Preview (2:08:58)
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Chicago Bulls
- Indiana Pacers
- Detroit Pistons
6. Southeast Division Preview (2:38:26)
- Miami Heat
- Atlanta Hawks
- Washington Wizards
- Orlando Magic
- Charlotte Hornets
Jake Copestick and Rich Harris present a new edition of the College Hoops Notebook and preview the A-10, American Athletic, and Conference USA conferences with special guest Rice center Max Fiedler, a 2023 All-CUSA selection. Last season, Max led the nation in FG% (73.5). He also led C-USA in assists per game (5.0) and finished in the top 10 of the conference for rebounds per game (7.6), blocks per game (1.1), player efficiency rating (24.8), win shares (5.1), and plus-minus (6.1). As always, this episode is separated into chapters so you can easily listen to the sections that most interest you.
CHAPTERS:
1, College Hoops Notebook (1:31)
- More Realignment — ACC adds three more teams
- Looking good for Bronny James to eventually play for USC
- 4-star freshman Marcus Adams leaves his second school before he plays; commits to BYU.
- Dior Johnson kicked out of Pitt
- Argentine big man Lee Aaliya joins Michigan
2. Max Fiedler Interview (20:25)
3. Conference USA Preview (36:59)
- Conference Realignment
- Summary of Last Season
- Coaching Changes
- Team-by-Team Roster Analysis
- Conference Champ Predictions
- NCAA Tournament Bids Predictions
- POY Predictions
4. American Athletic Preview (1:19:00)
- Conference Realignment
- Summary of Last Season
- Coaching Changes:
- Team-by-Team Roster Analysis
- Conference Champ Predictions
- NCAA Tournament Bids Predictions
- POY Predictions
5. Atlantic 10 Preview (2:34:06)
- Summary of Last Season
- Coaching Changes
- Team-by-Team Roster Analysis
- Conference Champ Predictions
- NCAA Tournament Bids Predictions
- POY Predictions
Doc LouAllen, Cam Riehl, and Rich Harris discuss the latest NBA news and rumors, plus the guys review the FIBA World Cup as the competition is now down to the Final Four.
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Notebook (02:20)
- The latest 76ers/James Harden developments and rumors
- Christian Wood signs with the Lakers
- Harry Giles gets another chance in the NBA
- Bucks officially sign Drew Timme; will he make the team?
- Reviewing the World Cup action so far
- Twenty six World Cup standouts under 30 years old who could contribute in The Association
- World Cup Predictions:
- Friday: United States vs. Germany and Canada vs. Serbia
- Sunday: championship game
2. Mailbag (59:59)
- Who are the World Champions, the Nuggets or someone else?
- Are the Trail Blazers overestimating Dame’s trade value?
- The Luka Debate revisited
Rich Harris and Jake Copestick release a new edition of the College Hoops Notebook and preview the Ivy League, the Mid-American Conference, and the Missouri Valley Conference with help from two special guests — Princeton guard Matt Allocco and Toledo guard Dante Maddox Jr. Allocco, a career 40-percent shooter from deep, led the Ivy League in minutes played last season and was a key member of the Tigers' Sweet 16 squad. Maddox was a big contributor for the Rockets, who led the nation in offensive efficiency last season. He shot 45 percent from deep and ranked at the 96th percentile for points per shot as an overall jump shooter. Per usual, the episode is separated into chapters so you easily skip to the sections that interest you the most.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (1:04)
- Amputating Football — Chip Kelly has a great idea.
- Cooper Flagg Reclassifies
- Various Roster Updates
2. Matt Allocco Interview (25:51)
3. Ivy League Preview (1:03:41)
- Summary of Last Season
- Roster Updates and Analysis
- Who Wins the Conference
- Which Teams Will Make the NCAA Tournament
- Who Wins Player of the Year
4. Dante Maddox Jr. Interview (1:37:00)
5. Mid-American (MAC) Preview (2:04:22)
- Summary of Last Season
- Coaching Changes
- Roster Updates and Analysis
- Who Wins the Conference
- Which Teams Will Make the NCAA Tournament
- Who Wins Player of the Year
6. Missouri Valley (MVC) Preview (2:34:53)
- Summary of Last Season
- Coaching Changes
- Roster Updates and Analysis
- Who Wins the Conference
- Which Teams Will Make the NCAA Tournament
- Who Wins Player of the Year
The HPP crew discusses a number of injuries, recent roster moves, and more 76ers drama in the latest edition of the NBA Notebook. The guys also preview the 2023 FIBA World Cup, including predictions and players to watch.
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Notebook (3:47)
- Injury News, Roster Moves, & Trade Talk
- The Harden Drama Heats Up
2. 2023 FIBA World Cup Preview (56:04)
- Group A: Angola, Dominican Republic, Philippines, Italy (56:56)
- Group B: South Sudan, Serbia, China, Puerto Rico (1:04:41)
- Group C: USA, Jordan, Greece, New Zealand (1:17:31)
- Group D: Egypt, Mexico, Montenegro, Lithuania (1:24:22)
- Group E: Germany, Finland, Australia, Japan (1:31:29)
- Group F: Slovenia, Cape Verde, Georgia, Venezuela (1:42:43)
- Group G: Iran, Spain, Cote d’Ivoire, Brazil (1:48:22)
- Group H: Canada, Latvia, Lebanon, France (1:56:23)
- Predictions (2:05:23)
In a jam-packed show, Jake Copestick and Rich Harris preview the Big Sky, the Big West, and the WAC conferences with help from two special guests — Weber State wing Dillon Jones and Eastern Washington forward Cedric Coward. Jones, the Player of the Year favorite in the Big Sky and an All-America candidate, averaged 16.7 points, 10.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.6 steals per game last season, leading the conference in rebounding and ranking among the top five in AST%, STL%, REB%, offensive rating, defensive rating, win shares, and P/M. Coward, a junior poised to have a breakout season, finished last season with outstanding shooting splits (.683/.394/.742) and led the Big Sky with a plus-minus of 6.2. He also finished in the top 10 of the conference for REB%, STL%, BLK%, defensive rating, PER, and win shares.
Additionally, Jake and Rich discuss conference realignment in a new edition of the College Hoops Notebook. And, per usual, this episode is separated into chapters so you can easily skip to the sections that most interest you.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (4:18)
2. Dillon Jones Interview (30:29)
3. Big Sky 2023-24 Preview (1:08:57)
- A Review of Last Season
- Coaching Changes
- Roster Changes — who is coming and going
- Conference Champ Predictions
- NCAA Tourney Teams Predictions
- Player of the Year Predictions
4. Big West 2023-24 Preview (1:27:12)
- A Review of Last Season
- Coaching Changes
- Roster Changes — who is coming and going
- Conference Champ Predictions
- NCAA Tourney Teams Predictions
- Player of the Year Predictions
5. WAC 2023-24 Preview (1:58:44)
- Realignment
- A Review of Last Season
- Coaching Changes
- Roster Changes — who is coming and going
- Conference Champ Predictions
- NCAA Tourney Teams Predictions
- Player of the Year Predictions
6. Cedric Coward Interview (2:31:15)
The HPP crew tips off Season 3 of the show by talking with UC Irvine big man Bent Leuchten, a Big West All-Academic selection and the conference’s returning leader for true shooting percentage (63.5), player efficiency rating (27.1), and plus-minus (7.5). The HPP gang also covers the biggest developments in basketball in the latest editions of the College Hoops Notebook and the NBA Notebook.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (0:38)
- USC’s Bronny James cardiac incident
- The ever-shrinking Pac-12; Colorado joining the Big 12 in 2024
- Memphis Roster Updates
- West Virginia Roster Updates
- Arkansas Roster Updates
- Kentucky Roster Updates
- The latest at New Mexico State
- Ahron Ulis Gambling Scandal
2. Bent Leuchten Interview (49:34)
3. NBA Notebook (1:07:56)
- Reactions to Jaylen Brown‘s new super-max extension
- Dame Lillard and James Harden trades are not on the horizon
- Charlotte Hornets roster analysis
- OKC Thunder has a ton of options
- Teams with obvious holes in their depth charts
4. Mailbag (1:54:25)
- Homeruns and strikeouts in draft evaluation
- Who is really getting traded?
- Did Kyle Neptune trash Cam Whitmore?
- Why is Kyle Anderson playing for China in the World Cup?
The HPP crew recaps the NBA Summer League, analyzing both the veterans and the rookies who surprised or disappointed and those who showed that they are ready to take the next step. Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer joins the show to give us an offseason report on the 76ers, and the episode also includes a short-and-sweet edition of the College Hoops Notebook. Like all HPP episodes, this episode is broken down into chapters so you can easily skip to the segments of the show that most interest you.
CHAPTERS:
1, College Hoops Notebook, including notes on Kansas, Kentucky, and Tennessee (3:08)
2. NBA Chat (8:39)
- Suns’ point guard Cam Payne traded to Spurs to make room to sign Bol Bol.
- Why was Jeff Van Gundy fired by ESPN?
- Overview of the 2023 Summer League
3. Veteran Summer League Standouts Ready to Take the Next Step (32:08)
4. 76ers Offseason Report with Keith Pompey (1:03:22)
5. Rookies Who Appear Ready to Make an Immediate Impact (1:37:59)
6. The Jury is Still Out for these Up-and-down Summer League Rookies (2:09:50)
7. Rookies Who Didn’t Look Ready for Primetime (2:34:46)
8. Summer League’s Pleasant Surprises (2:51:09)
9. Veterans Going in the Wrong Direction (3:22:50)
In this mega episode before the summer “slowdown,” the HPP Crew continues to build upon what it did in the previous two episodes (40 & 41), evaluating the value and cost of the players and draft capital acquired via trades and free agency, and combining all of that with each NBA team's Draft Grade to arrive at a final Offseason Grade. The guys also talk about the best unsigned free agents left on the market. Additionally, Jake Copestick and Rich Harris present another edition of the College Hoops Notebook, discussing the latest developments and rumors. This episode is broken down into chapters so you can easily skip to the sections that involve your favorite NBA teams.
NOTE: for the remainder of the summer, we will be doing the show every other week, and we will resume doing the show on a weekly basis during the week of September 24.
CHAPTERS:
- College Hoops Notebook (1:43)
- Atlanta Hawks (32:34)
- Boston Celtics (38:24)
- Brooklyn Nets (46:55)
- Charlotte Hornets (53:19)
- Chicago Bulls (1:00:44)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (1:06:27)
- Dallas Mavericks (1:13:12)
- Denver Nuggets (1:16:01)
- Detroit Pistons (1:21:54)
- Golden State Warriors (1:25:45)
- Houston Rockets (1:30:07)
- Indiana Pacers (1:34:25)
- LA Clippers (1:37:11)
- LA Lakers (1:40:16)
- Memphis Grizzlies (1:48:57)
- Miami Heat (1:54:32)
- Milwaukee Bucks (2:03:49)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (2:13:13)
- New Orleans Pelicans (2:17:02)
- New York Knicks (2:22:50)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (2:25:44)
- Orlando Magic (2:33:04)
- Philadelphia Sixers (2:36:44)
- Phoenix Suns (2:43:46)
- Portland Trail Blazers (2:46:49)
- Sacramento Kings (2:53:55)
- San Antonio Spurs (2:59:52)
- Toronto Raptors (3:02:55)
- Utah Jazz (3:11:36)
- Washington Wizards (3:16:41)
- Top Unsigned Free Agents (3:21:15)
In Part II of a two-part special, the HPP crew analyzes and grades each NBA team’s offseason performance to date, with special focus given to the results of the 2023 NBA Draft. Twenty teams are included in this episode, starting with the Houston Rockets and ending with the Washington Wizards.
CHAPTERS:
- Houston Rockets (0:55)
- Indiana Pacers (10:44)
- LA Clippers (15:37)
- LA Lakers (25:08)
- Memphis Grizzlies (32:19)
- Miami Heat (39:24)
- Milwaukee Bucks (44:26)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (49:13)
- New Orleans Pelicans (57:19)
- New York Knicks (1:01:04)
- Oklahoma City Thunder (1:02:41)
- Orlando Magic (1:09:02)
- Philadelphia Sixers (1:17:17)
- Phoenix Suns (1:23:21)
- Portland Trail Blazers (1:27:19)
- Sacramento Kings (1:37:00)
- San Antonio Spurs (1:38:48)
- Toronto Raptors (1:43:46)
- Utah Jazz (1:46:46)
- Washington Wizards (1:52:39)
In Part I of a two-part special, the HPP crew analyzes and grades each NBA team’s offseason performance to date, with special focus given to the results of the 2023 NBA Draft. Also, Jake Copestick and Rich Harris discuss the latest developments in college basketball in another addition of the College Hoops Notebook.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (1:34)
- Second-time Transfer Waivers being denied in many cases
- West Virginia Update
- Memphis Update
- Kentucky Update
- Kansas Update
- Other Transfer Portal Developments & Rumors
- New Mexico State Lawsuit
2. NBA Draft Grades and Free Agency
- Atlanta Hawks (37:28)
- Boston Celtics (45:22)
- Brooklyn Nets (50:19)
- Charlotte Hornets (56:10)
- Chicago Bulls (1:06:45)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (1:13:21)
- Dallas Mavericks (1:17:28)
- Denver Nuggets (1:24:30)
- Detroit Pistons (1:35:39)
- Golden State Warriors (1:44:26)
In the final HPP episode before the 2023 NBA Draft, the gang finishes its mock draft with detailed analysis of picks 46 through 58. The guys also talk about their top candidates to be signed as undrafted free agents. #nbadraft
The HPP Crew continues its 2023 NBA Mock Draft with detailed analysis of picks 31 through 45. The guys also have a quick NBA Chat and talk about a few recent developments in college basketball.
CHAPTERS:
1, NBA Chat (1:48)
- Draft and Trade Rumors
- Bradley Beal to the Suns for CP3 and more
- Ja Morant’s 25-game suspension
2. College Hoops Notebook (17:53)
- The Latest Transfer Portal Developments & Rumors
- Bob Huggins resigns as West Virginia Head Coach
3. Mock Draft — Picks 31-45 (25:46)
The crew finishes the first round of the HPP 2023 NBA Mock Draft, with detailed analysis of picks 15 through 30. They also open up the College Hoops Notebook, talking about the latest player movement in Division I, and the gang has another NBA Chat, featuring a first-hand report from the Championship Parade in Denver and a discussion about the various trade rumors circulating.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (0:45)
- The latest transfer portal developments and rumors
- Key international players withdraw from the NBA Draft
2. NBA Chat (18:08)
- A report from Denver’s Championship Parade
- Are the Nuggets the next NBA dynasty?
- How important is it for Denver to re-sign free agent Bruce Brown?
- Wemby’s season ends with disappointment.
- Pelicans looking to move up in the draft for Scoot Henderson.
- Trail Blazers shopping No. 3 Pick and Anfernee Simons for a star player.
- Mavericks shopping pick No. 10 for a established veteran
3. Mock Draft — Picks 15-30 (45:06)
In the first of a four-part series, the HPP crew begins its annual NBA Mock Draft. This particular episode covers the first 14 selections (the lottery) for 2023, including detailed analysis of each player picked. The subsequent three episodes will be: Episode 37 (picks 15-30 on June 15), Episode 38 (picks (31-45 on June 18), and Episode 39 (picks 46-58, plus promising undrafted free agents, on June 20).
The San Antonio Spurs are on the clock!
The HPP gang returns to discuss the latest comings and goings in college basketball, the impact of both NIL and the NBA’s new CBA, and various questions faced by certain NBA teams, such as the Celtics, the Suns, and the Trail Blazers, as they head toward the NBA Draft.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (5:18)
- Impact of the final withdraws from NBA Draft, including Grant Nelson, Zach Edey, & Ryan Kalkbrenner
- Unexpected players lost to the NBA Draft, including Chris Livingston, Azuolas Tubelis, & Chase Audige
- The latest Transfer Portal developments and rumors — Ole Miss and Villanova loading up
- Financial options for college players going pro, under the NBA’s new CBA
- First-Round Picks
- Second-Round Picks
- Two-Way Contracts
- Exhibit-10 Contracts
- G-League Contracts
- Other News
- Matas Buzelis and Ron Holland sign with G League Ignite
- Point guard Elliot Cadeau (UNC) reclassifies
- German Jacob Patrick commits to VCU
- Isiaih Mosley leaves Missouri to turn pro
2. NBA Chat (1:26:21)
- Why didn’t the Celtics fire Joe Mazzulla?
- What should the Celtics do with Jaylen Brown?
- Nick Nurse hired as Sixers’ Head Coach, a good move?
- Frank Vogel taking over as HC for the Suns, who appear likely to part ways with Chris Paul. What’s next for the Suns?
- Thoughts on NBA Finals
3. Mailbag (1:58:11)
- Is Scoot Henderson actually going to Portland?
- Kyrie and LeBron in Dallas??? What are the Mavs really going to do?
- What can the Rockets get for the No. 4 pick?
The HPP gang examines the NBA Combine from top to bottom, reviewing the best and worst in the game action, the skill tests, the athletic tests, and the anthro measurements. Quinn Ellis, an international early entry for the 2023 NBA Draft from England, joins the show and talks about playing in Italy for the past four seasons. The crew also discusses the latest draft developments, the most recent movement in the transfer portal, related rumors, and the NBA Playoffs.
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Combine Review (7:09)
- Most impressive and disappointing game performers
- Best and worst in shooting drills
- Best and worst in athletic testing and measurements
- The overall biggest winners
- The overall biggest losers
2. Quinn Ellis Interview (1:24:02)
3. College Hoops Notebook (1:52:39)
- NBA Draft Withdraws
- Players Staying in the NBA Draft
- NBA’s offering more opportunities and better contracts to attract college and international players
- The latest Transfer Portal developments and rumors
- Other college news
4. Mailbag & NBA Chat (2:32:32)
- Was Ben Sheppard the biggest winner at the Combine?
- Exploring the Knicks trading for Joel Embiid
- Chances of LeBron retiring, and should he?
- With recent developments, how can Ja Morant revive his career?
- Lakers gone fishin’; Nuggets in the Finals for first time in franchise history
- Can the Celtics make history?
- NBA Contest update and Finals predictions
The HPP crew reviews all of the action at G League Elite Camp and discusses the prospects who raised/lowered their NBA draft stock the most. USC wing Drew Peterson, a standout at the event, joins the show and discusses a number of topics, including his experience at GLEC, his NBA future, and Bronny James playing for USC. Also, the gang covers the usual topics, such as the latest transfer portal developments, draft news, and the NBA playoffs, including a critical analysis of Joel Embiid’s postseason performance.
CHAPTERS:
1. G League Elite Camp Review (5:08)
- Top game performers
- Poor game performances
- Impressive athletic testing and measurements
- Disappointing athletic testing and measurements
- The NBA Combine Invites
2. College Hoops Notebook (45:15)
- The latest Transfer Portal developments, including Caleb Love re-entering and Zyon Pullin adding his name after the deadline
- Players exiting the NBA Draft
- Coach K named Special Advisor to NBA Basketball Operations
- Mike Anderson is suing St. John’s for nearly 46 million, alleging he was unfairly fired
- LeMoyne College Dolphins are transitioning from Division 2 to Division 1
- Kelvin Sampson interviews for the Bucks Head Coaching vacancy
3. Drew Peterson Interview (1:18:18)
4. NBA Chat (1:38:07)
- Why did the Knicks’ playoff run come to an abrupt end?
- Is it time for the Warriors to blow it up?
- Doc Rivers is gone and James Harden is likely to follow. Were they the Sixers’ biggest problems or is Joel Embiid to blame?
- Suns fire Monty Williams. Has KD become the league’s biggest coach killer?
- Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant again. What’s next for the troubled star?
- Spurs win the NBA Draft Lottery. Is the No. 1 selection a done deal, or are other players in contention?
- NBA Playoff Contest update and predictions for the Conference Finals
The HPP crew returns to discuss the 2023 NBA Combine and G League Elite Camp invitees, the latest transfer portal developments and rumors, big recruiting news, the Bob Huggins debacle, the NBA Playoffs, and more. Also, Rich Harris has an informative sit-down with Thijs De Ridder, an early entry candidate from Belgium. During the regular season, the 6-foot-8 Antwerp forward averaged 11 points and 6.1 rebounds, while shooting 53% from the floor, 44% from deep, and 68% from the FT line. The 20-year-old ranks fifth in the BNXT League with a PER of 25.2, and has helped the Giants to 11 straight wins and a top seed in the playoffs. For his efforts, he was named the Belgium Rising Star of the Year and the BNXT Sixth Man of the Year. Thijs was also selected to the BNXT Dream Team, which is equivalent to being named first-team All-Conference or All-NBA.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (2:09)
- Big Changes at Kansas
- Key players make their choices, including Matthew Cleveland and Max Abmas
- Last-minute Entries into the Portal: Arthur Kaluma, Julian Phillips, Grant Nelson, …
2. Thijs De Ridder Interview (41:58)
3. College Hoops Notebook II (1:09:08)
- Dariq Whitehead has 2nd Foot Surgery
- NBA Combine Invites
- G League Camp Invites
- Ron Holland decommits from Texas
- Bronny James will team up with Isaiah Collier at USC
- The top-5 schools in the recruiting rankings for 2023-04
- Gambling allegations at various schools
- Bob Huggins receives penalties for inappropriate statements made on a Cincinnati radio show
4. NBA Chat (1:47:13)
- Commentary on the latest NBA awards to be announced: MVP, All-NBA, All-Defense, and All-Rookie
- Comments and Predictions for Conference Semifinals and Conference Finals
- G League to hold international draft on June 28
The early entry deadline for the 2023 NBA Draft has passed, and the HPP crew takes a look at the many players to add their names to the list at the last minute. The gang also discusses the latest troubles at Alabama, breaks down all of the roster shuffling taking place in the transfer portal, analyzes the NBA Playoffs, and much more.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (3:37)
- The Latest Transfer Portal Developments and Rumors
- Last-minute NBA Draft Early Entries
- Kyle Filipowski Injured
- Xavier Johnson Granted Medical Hardship Waiver
- Jaykwon Walton kicked out of Alabama
- OT Elite New Scholarship Program
2. NBA Chat (1:31:59)
- Should Paul Georger have played in the first round?
- Reactions to Bucks losing to Heat, Cavs losing to Knicks, and Clippers losing to Suns
- Hawks/Celtics, Warriors/Kings, and Grizzlies/Lakers, who wins?
- Raptors Part Ways with Nick Nurse
- Ime Udoka Becomes Rockets’ Head Coach
- Lauri Markkanen Wins Most Improved Player Award
- Paolo Banchero Named Rookie Of The Year
- The Trail Blazers will have a G League affiliate next season
- Conference Semifinals Picks
The HPP crew analyzes the results from Portsmouth Invitational Tournament with Jordan Allen of Rising Stars Scouts. Virginia Tech forward Justyn Mutts, who participated at PIT, joins the show to discuss his college career and future as a pro. Sophomore forward Jonathan Pierre, one of the most coveted transfers in the portal, also joins HPP and talks about his 67-1 career in DII and his decision to play for Penny Hardaway in Memphis. Additionally, the guys also discuss the latest developments in the NBA, including draft and playoff news, the transfer portal, and more.
CHAPTERS:
1. PIT Analysis with Jordan Allen (0:33)
- General impressions of the event
- Most impressive players
- Disappointing performances
- Likely combine invites
- College eligibility for fourth-year seniors
- Draft scuttlebutt
2. Justyn Mutts Interview (31:30)
3. College Hoops Notebook (49:45)
- The latest Transfer Portal developments and rumors
- The latest NBA Draft Early Entries
- New Mexico State lawsuit
- New CBA’s effects on the draft process
- Billy Lange’s contract extension
4. Jonathan Pierre Interview (1:25:18)
5. NBA Chat (1:45:28)
- Reactions to the playoffs so far
- Draymond suspension
- Dillon Brooks vs. LeBron
- Which playoff teams are likely to “blow it up?”
- Most impressive rising stars in the playoffs
- 2023 Award Winners
6. Mailbag (2:21:44)
The HPP crew discusses the state of college basketball with Mike Decourcy, a Hall of Fame writer, a studio analyst at the Big Ten Network, and the Bracketologist for Fox Sports. All-MWC guard Jarod Lucas also joins the show to make a special announcement and to talk about his remarkable career, including his time at Nevada, the development of his game, and more. The gang also discusses the top performers at the Portsmouth Invitational, the latest developments with the transfer portal, new early entries into the NBA Draft, and more.
CHAPTERS:
1. Mike DeCourcy Interview (2:54)
- Do the NET rankings need to be tweaked?
- What’s behind the Big Ten’s struggles in the NCAA Tourney?
- Is the transfer portal out of hand?
- Is NIL a good thing?
- Is there a dark cloud looming over Alabama basketball?
2. College Hoops Notebook (1:02:30)
- Top Performers at the Portsmouth Invitational
- The latest Transfer Portal developments and rumors
- The latest significant NBA Draft Early Entries
- Villanova adds a “General Manager”
3. Jarod Lucas Interview (2:01:15)
4. Mailbag (2:36:13)
In a special episode, the HPP crew makes their 2023 NBA Playoff predictions. Toledo’s RayJ Dennis, the reigning MAC Player of the Year and an early entry into the NBA Draft, also stops by for a chat. And the gang opens up the College Hoops Notebook to discuss the latest with the transfer portal, coaching moves, draft early entries, and more.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (0:57)
- Latest Transfer Portal Developments and Rumors
- Latest Coaching Moves
- Big 5 Restructuring
- Portsmouth Invitational Rosters
- Latest Impactful Players to Declare for the NBA Draft
2. RayJ Dennis Interview (1:01:09)
3. NBA Playoff Predictions (1:15:59)
- Play-in Games
- First-round Matchups
- Conference Semifinals
- Conference Finals
- NBA Championship
- NBA Playoff Contest Picks
The HPP crew discusses a wealth of different topics, including a wrap-up of the college basketball season, their final thoughts on the Final Four, and their awards for the 2022-23 season. Other topics include the latest prospects to declare for the NBA Draft, transfer portal developments, and key coaching changes. Also, LMU’s star guard Cam Shelton joins the show just before he heads to the Portsmouth Invitational, a major draft combine for college seniors. Last but not least, the gang talks about the final stretch of the NBA regular season and answers a bunch of mailbag questions.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (2:05)
- Final thoughts on the Final Four
- Is Adama Sanogo a viable NBA prospect?
- Review of our postseason predictions
- The latest on the NBA Draft Early Entries
- Interesting prospects who have yet to declare
- Hot Transfer Portal Developments
- Latest Coaching Moves
- HP All-American Team
- HP Player of the Year
- HP Coach of the Year
2. Cam Shelton Interview (1:39:36)
3. Mailbag (2:10:22)
4. NBA Chat (2:28:10)
- Who will get the last play-in spot in the West: OKC, Dallas, or Utah?
- There is a massive logjam in the West. Do you think it’s possible any teams will take a late-season dive to avoid Phoenix in the first round?
- Player updates: Andrew Wiggins, Paul George, Steven Adams, Naz Reid, Zion Williamson, Julius Randle, Pat Connaughton, and Grayson Allen. Who won’t be ready for the playoffs and what will be the impact?
In a jam-packed mega episode, the HPP gang is joined by one the biggest standouts of the 2023 NCAA Tournament, Kansas State’s Markquis Nowell. The All-American guard discusses his record-setting performance during March Madness, the Wildcats’ surprising season, his future, and more. G-Leaguer Tyler Hagedorn, a former star at South Dakota, also joins the HPP crew to analyze the Final Four and to talk about basketball in general. And Doc Louallen returns to chat about the NBA as the regular season winds down, while Bunni, Drew, Jake, and Rich open up the College Hoops Notebook, release a new NBA Draft Stock Report, and make game predictions.
Heading into the Sweet Sixteen, the HPP crew discusses a multitude of topics, including the March Madness upsets so far, the impact of injuries, and which players have helped or hurt their NBA Draft stock. Bunni, Jake, and Rich also make their predictions for the Sweet Sixteen and Elite Elite games and answer a couple of listener questions.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (2:27)
- A not-so-crazy tournament?
- Analyzing the upsets: Furman over Virginia, Princeton over Arizona and Missouri, FDU over Purdue, Penn State over Texas A&M, Pitt over Iowa State, Michigan State over Marquette, Creighton over Baylor, and Arkansas over Kansas. Which upsets are the biggest head-scratchers?
- Big East and SEC each have three teams alive, while ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12, and MWC are all down to one each, and the vaunted Big 12 is down to two. Which conferences have surprised the most?
- The impact of injuries: Oumar Ballo, Kerr Kriisa, Anthony Black, Mason Miller, Mark Mitchell, Marcus Sasser, Marcus Shaver, Norchad Omier, Wooga Poplar, Federiko Federiko, Alex Ducas, Zakai Zeigler, Jaylen Clark, Adem Bona, David Singleton, Ben Vander Plas, and Zach Freemantle.
- Tourney officiating, good, bad, or a little of both?
- Nick Saban’s rebuke of Nate Oats and Alabama
- Eddie Lampkin’s allegations of mistreatment at TCU
- Coaching changes around Division I
2. Draft Stock Rising (1:12:34)
- Amari Bailey, UCLA
- Davonte Davis, Arkansas
- Jordan Walsh, Arkansas
- Mike Miles, TCU
- Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton
- Ryan Nembhard, Creighton
- Markquis Nowell, Kansas State
- Jalen Slawson, Furman
- Joey Hauser, Michigan State
- Dylan Disu, Texas
- Olivier Nkamhoua, Tennessee
- Tosan Evbuomwan, Princeton
3. Draft Stock Falling (1:37:04)
- Nick Smith, Arkansas
- Keyonte George, Baylor
- Drew Pember, UNC-Asheville
- Tyler Kolek, Marquette
- Braden Smith, Purdue
4. Sweet Sixteen & Elite Eight Picks (1:50:04)
5. Mailbag (2:11:07)
The HPP Crew picks a collective bracket for the 2023 NCAA Tournament, analyzing all of the matchups until they arrive at an eventual champion. Also, Drew Barton, Ayad Bunni, Jake Copestick, and Rich Harris make their individual Final Four selections and pick a sleeper team in each region.
March Madness is in full swing, and the HPP crew discusses who is in and who remains on the bubble, plus they make predictions for this week’s conference championships. The guys also release a new NBA Draft Stock Report that includes Arkansas’ Nick Smith, USC’s Boogie Ellis, UNC Asheville's Drew Pember, and NC State’s Terquavion Smith.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (3:08)
- Next coach at Notre Dame
- Who is in so far
- Who is left on the bubble
- Brandon Miller not among Wooden Finalists
2. Draft Stock Rising (30:58)
- Nick Smith, Arkansas
- Boogie Ellis, USC
- Drew Pember, UNC-Asheville
- Damion Baugh, TCU
- Cameron Shelton, Loyola Marymount
3. Draft Stock Falling (56:58)
- Terquavion Smith, NC State
- Khalif Battle, Temple
4. Conference Tourney Predictions (1:11:30)
- AAC
- A-10
- ACC
- Big 12
- Big East
- Big Ten
- Big West
- C-USA
- MAC
- MWC
- Pac-12
- SEC
- WAC
5. Mailbag (1:40:32)
Len Elmore and Nick Alzarez join HPP to discuss the many questions surrounding Alabama forward Brandon Miller and his involvement in the murder of Jamea Harris. Elmore is a former All-American at Maryland, a 10-year NBA/ABA veteran, a graduate of Harvard Law School, and a former prosecutor in Brooklyn. Alzarez covers Crimson Tide basketball for Alabama Media Group on AL.com, and he has been as close to the situation as any writer in the country.
USC’s Drew Peterson and Youngstown State’s Dwayne Cohill join the show before they head to their conference championships. Peterson discusses the Trojans’ hot streak, his rise from a 3-star to a Pac-12 POY candidate, Brony’s recruitment, and more. Cohill, a former 4-star, talks about his time at Dayton during the COVID season, his MVP-like season, and his upcoming matchup with Detroit Mercy’s Antoine Davis. Also, Drew Barton and Doc discuss how Russell Westbrook fits in with the Clippers and how the Kyrie-Luka partnership is working. Additionally, Bunni and Rich open up a new College Notebook, release a new NBA Draft Stock Report, and make their weekly picks.
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Chat (3:33)
- Russell Westbrook signed with the Clippers, and they are 0-2 with him. Meanwhile, the Lakers are 4-1 since Westbrook left. Is Russ the problem?
- Kyrie Irving and Luka are 1-3 together. Is it too early to say the combination won’t work?
- How much has Brandon Miller hurt his draft stock?
2. College Hoops Notebook (48:40)
- When making the selections for March Madness, is there too much weight given to teams in power conferences? Should there be specific guidelines for the selection process, such as a team must be at least .500 in conference?
- Based on the expectations that these conferences will receive the following number of bids — Big Ten (9), Big 12 (7/8), MWC (2/3), SEC (7/8), Big East (5/6), ACC (5/7), Pac-12 (3/4), and AAC (1/2) — who’s in and who’s out?
- Rutgers or Penn State
- Michigan or Wisconsin
- West Virginia or Oklahoma State
- Boise State or Utah State
- Mississippi State or Vanderbilt
- Auburn or Villanova
- Arizona State or North Carolina
- Nevada or Clemson
- Memphis or Texas Tech
- Conference Tourney Predictions
- Missouri Valley
- Sun Belt
- So-Con
- Horizon
- Colonial
- WCC
3. Drew Peterson Interview (1:25:03)
4. Draft Stock Rising (1:54:07)
- Jordan Hawkins, Connecticut
- Kobe Bufkin, Michigan
- Anton Watson, Gonzaga
- Wade Taylor, Texas A&M
- Grant Nelson, North Dakota St.
5. Draft Stock Falling (2:13:53)
- Brandon Miller, Alabama
- Jaden Bradley, Alabama
- Maxwell Lewis, Pepperdine
6. Dwayne Cohill Interview (2:25:57)
7. Game Predictions (2:40:51)
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
- Clemson at Virginia (13)
- NC State at Duke
- Villanova at Seton Hall
- Arkansas at Tennessee (12)
- San Diego State (18) at Boise State
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
- Xavier (19) at Providence (20)
- Texas (9) at TCU (22)
- Penn State at Northwestern
- Thursday, March 2, 2023
- Michigan at Illinois
- Purdue (5) at Wisconsin
- Arizona (8) at USC
Thursday, March 2, 2023
- Michigan at Illinois
- Purdue (5) at Wisconsin
- Arizona (8) at USC
Saturday, March 4, 2023
- Alabama (2) at Texas A&M (24)
- Kansas State (11) at West Virginia
- Tennessee (12) at Auburn
- Kentucky (23) at Arkansas
- Kansas (3) at Texas (9)
- Pittsburgh (25) at Miami (16)
- Oklahoma State at Texas Tech
- Duke at North Carolina
- UConn (14) at Villanova
- Mississippi State at Vanderbilt
- Boise State at Utah State
- Arizona (8) at UCLA (4)
- Arizona State at USC
Sunday, March 5, 2023
- Maryland (21) at Penn State
- Illinois at Purdue (5)
- Northwestern at Rutgers
The HPP crew examines the teams on the "bubble" for the NCAA Tourney, and host a pair of guests from teams that are still in the fight for a spot in March Madness — Nevada guard Kenan Blackshear and Chattanooga big man Jake Stephens. Bunni and Rich also release a new Draft Stock Report, make their weekly game predictions, and answer listener questions in the “mailbag.”
CHAPTERS:
1, Kenan Blackshear Interview (2:21)
2. College Hoops Notebook (19:27)
- What did you make of the NCAA Selection Committee’s top four seeds in each region?
- Looking at the schedules of these 10 teams that appear to be tenuously in the tournament: Florida Atlantic, Nevada, Boise State, Memphis, West Virginia, Missouri, Kentucky, North Carolina, Clemson, and Wisconsin, which are mostly likely to stubble and lose their spot?
- Looking at the schedules of these 14 teams that appear to be on the outside, looking in (unless they win their conference tourney): Mississippi State, USC, Oregon, Charleston, New Mexico, Utah State, Seton Hall, Wake Forest, Virginia Tech, Dayton, Michigan, Penn State, Texas Tech, and Drake, which are the best candidates to displace one of the teams above?
3. Jake Stephens Interview (47:04)
4. Draft Stock Rising (1:09:10)
- Jarace Walker, Houston
- Isaiah Wong, Miami (FL)
- Judah Mintz, Syracuse
- Chris Livingston, Kentucky
- Devin Carter, Providence
- Isaiah Stevens, Colorado State
5. Draft Stock Falling (1:32:04)
- Dillon Mitchell, Texas
- Jett Howard, Michigan
- Jalen Wilson, Kansas
6. Game Predictions (1:46:20)
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
- Baylor (9) at Kansas State (14)
- Tennessee (11) at Texas A&M (25)
- Miami (13) at Virginia Tech
- Mississippi State at Missouri
- Akron at Toledo
- Marquette (10) at Creighton (19)
- Iowa State (23) at Texas (8)
- Indiana (17) at Michigan State
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
- Providence (20) at UConn (18)
- Iowa at Wisconsin
- New Mexico at Boise State
Thursday, February 23, 2023
- Michigan at Rutgers
- Northwestern (21) at Illinois
Friday, February 24, 2023
- Xavier (16) at Seton Hall
Saturday, February 25, 2023
- Clemson at NC State
- Michigan State at Iowa
- Arkansas at Alabama (2)
- Texas (8) at Baylor (9)
- Texas A&M (25) at Mississippi State
- Auburn at Kentucky
- Virginia (6) at North Carolina
- Indiana (17) at Purdue (5)
- Virginia Tech at Duke
- Saint Mary's (15) at Gonzaga (12)
- San Diego State (22) at New Mexico
Sunday, February 26, 2023
- Northwestern (21) at Maryland
- Wisconsin at Michigan
- Drake at Bradley
- Rutgers at Penn State
Monday, February 27, 2023
- Baylor (9) at Oklahoma State
7. Mailbag (2:04:43)
The NBA crew discusses a variety of topics prior to the regular season resuming after the break. They are joined by Clayton Conover, who was at the NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City. Clayton, an occasional Hoops Prospects contributor and a full-time scout/analyst for Prep Hoops in the Colorado region, represented HP at the Basketball Without Borders Global Camp at the Utah Jazz training facility.
CHAPTERS:
- (2:48) — Mac McClung wins the dunk contest, becoming the first Sixer to do so. How will he pan out on the team?
- (9:38) — Jayson Tatum scores 55 points, breaking an All-Star record. He also won MVP. Is this a sign that he will win the regular-season MVP?
- (13:53) — The NBA scoring explosion — what the Hell is going on around here?
- (24:34) — Basketball Without Borders Global Camp — the event featured 40 top international prospects from 27 different countries. The high-school-age campers participated in a variety of activities, including anthropometric and athletic testing, movement efficiency, skill development, shooting and skills competitions, life skills seminars, and 5-on-5 games.
- (42:30) — Is the NBA heading toward a lockout?
- (50:02) — Should the draft eligibility rule change?
The Ignite's Mojave King joins the guys for a chat, talking about his international experience, his time in the G League, and his alternative route to the NBA. Also, Doc and Drew discuss the numerous NBA trades at the deadline and debate whether LeBron is the Goat. On the college side, Bunni and Rich open up the Hoops Notebook, release a new Draft Stock Report, and make their weekly game predictions.
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Chat (3:36)
- With Kevin Durant being traded to the Phoenix, how far will the Suns go? What does this trade mean for KD’s legacy? Did he make the right decision in leaving Brooklyn? Which team ultimately wins in this trade?
- Of the 16 trade-deadline deals, which do you especially like or dislike?
- LeBron James breaks the scoring record. Is he officially the GOAT?
2. Mojave King Interview (30:37)
3. College Hoops Notebook (50:49)
- Among these ten teams that appear to be safely in the tournament: Michigan State, Northwestern, Maryland, Oklahoma State, TCU, Iowa State, Arkansas, Missouri, San Diego State, and Pittsburgh, which are the most likely to slump and fall on the bubble?
- Among these 20 bubble teams: Clemson, UNC, Virginia Tech, Michigan, Penn State, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Oregon, USC, Utah, Nevada, Utah State, Boise State, New Mexico, Florida, Kentucky, Auburn, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, and Memphis, who is in and who is out? At least half won’t make it, so pick just your top five for each category.
- Updated Final Four picks, including a fifth team (darkhorse) that is not ranked in the top 10.
4. Stock Rising (1:12:52)
- Anthony Black, Arkansas
- Colby Jones, Xavier
- Colin Castleton, Florida
- Kendric Davis, Memphis
- Kobe Brown, Missouri
- Grant Basile, Virginia Tech
- Toumani Camara, Dayton
5. Stock Falling (1:46:15)
- Brice Sensabaugh, Ohio State
- Julian Phillips, Tennessee
- Baba Miller, Florida State
- Matthew Murrell, Ole Miss
- Pete Nance, North Carolina
6. Game Predictions (2:09:41)
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
- Creighton (18) at Providence (24)
- Missouri at Auburn
- Michigan at Wisconsin
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
- Alabama (1) at Tennessee (10)
- Xavier (16) at Marquette (11)
- Indiana (14) at Northwestern
- TCU (22) at Iowa State (19)
- Arkansas at Texas A&M
- UC Irvine at UC Santa Barbara
Thursday, February 16, 2023
- Purdue (3) at Maryland
Saturday, February 18, 2023
- Illinois at Indiana (14)
- Rutgers at Wisconsin
- Tennessee (10) at Kentucky
- Iowa State (19) at Kansas State (12)
- Oklahoma State at TCU (22)
- Baylor (9) at Kansas (5)
- Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech
- Texas A&M at Missouri
- Michigan State at Michigan
- Nevada at Utah State
Sunday, February 19, 2023
- North Carolina at NC State (23)
- Memphis at Houston (2)
- Iowa at Northwestern
Monday, February 20, 2023
- Kansas (5) at TCU (22)
7. Mailbag (2:26:34)
In this mega episode, Mike Decourcy of Fox Sports and the Big Ten Network stops by to discuss his bracket projections. The HPP crew also releases a new Draft Stock Report, featuring Zach Edey, Drew Timme, and others. Also, Drew Barton returns for the NBA Chat with Doc, and they analyze Kyrie Irving's trade to Dallas.
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Chat (2:46)
- Reactions to the Kyrie Irving trade
- NBA Trade Rumors
2. College Hoops Notebook (36:19)
- Bracketology with Mike Decourcy – Mike has been a columnist at The Sporting News since 1995, and is a member of the US Basketball Writers Hall of Fame. He is also a studio analyst at the Big Ten Network, and the Bracketologist for Fox Sports.
3. Draft Stock Rising (1:19:34)
- Zach Edey, Purdue
- Matthew Mayer, Illinois
- Johni Broome, Auburn
- Jordan Miller, Miami (FL)
- Khalif Battle, Temple
- Tyree Appleby, Wake Forest
- DeAndre Williams, Memphis
- Seth Lundy, Penn State
4. Draft Stock Falling (2:06:03)
- Oscar Tshiebwe, Kentucky
- Drew Timme, Gonzaga
- Nolan Hickman, Gonzaga
- Allen Flanigan, Auburn
- Kadin Shedrick, Virginia
5. Game Predictions (2:34:01)
Tuesday, February 7
- Marquette (10) at UConn (21)
- Rutgers (24) at Indiana (18)
- Auburn at Texas A&M
- Dayton at VCU
- Toledo at Akron
- NC State (22) at Virginia (8)
- Arkansas at Kentucky
- Nevada at New Mexico
- TCU (17) at Kansas State (12)
Wednesday, February 8
- Creighton (23) at Seton Hall
- San Diego State (25) at Utah State
Thursday, February 9
- UAB at North Texas
- USC at Oregon
Friday, February 10
- Saint Louis at Dayton
Saturday, February 11
- Alabama (3) at Auburn
- UConn (21) at Creighton (23)
- Rutgers (24) at Illinois
- Clemson at North Carolina
- Duke at Virginia (8)
- Baylor (14) at TCU (17)
- Indiana (18) at Michigan
- UCLA (7) at Oregon
Sunday, February 12
- Temple at Memphis
- Michigan State at Ohio State
Monday, February 13
- Miami at North Carolina
6. Mailbag (3:09:31)
The HPP crew releases a new Draft Stock Report, discusses the latest developments in college basketball, makes game predictions, and has their weekly NBA chat, starting with LeBron's antics in Boston. NBA Draft prospects featured include Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis, Penn State's Jalen Pickett, and Creighton's Ryan Kalkbrenner.
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Chat (2:32)
- Should NBA Refs be fined for bad calls, or is Lebron James just dramatic?
- What’s your take on Joel Embiid being snubbed in the All-Star voting?
- Thoughts on Miles Turner’s extension with the Pacers?
2. College Hoops Notebook (26:21)
- Thoughts on the SEC-Big 12 Challenge?
- Are you buying Mizzou stock, especially with Isiaih Mosley joining a mix that already included Kobe Brown and D'Moi Hodge?
- Of these hot unranked teams, Pittsburgh (won 4 of last 5, 3rd in ACC), Creighton (7 of 9, 4th in Big East), Temple (4 straight, 2nd in AAC), Illinois (6 of 7, 3rd in Big Ten), Northwestern (3 straight, 2nd in Big Ten), Saint Louis (7 straight, 1st in A-10), and Texas A&M (9 of 10, 2nd in SEC), which are for real and will be dancing in March?
- Of these struggling teams, Arkansas (lost 5 of last 7, 9th in SEC), UConn (6 of 8, 6th in Big East), Iowa State (4 of 6, 3rd in Big 12), Michigan State (4 of 6, 6th in Big Ten), Wisconsin (6 of 7, 10th in Big Ten), Ohio State (7 of 8, 11th in Big Ten), and Michigan (5 of 7, 9th in Big Ten), who is in the most trouble?
- Justin Moore is back for Nova. Can the Wildcats save the season?
- Can TCU survive without injured guard Mike Miles?
3. Draft Stock Rising (51:55)
- Ryan Kalkbrenner, Creighton
- Trayce Jackson-Davis, Indiana
- Jalen Pickett, Penn State
- Hunter Tyson, Clemson
- Keion Brooks, Washington
- Jacob Toppin, Kentucky
- Tristan Da Silva, Colorado
- Davonte Davis. Arkansas
4. Draft Stock Falling (1:25:42)
- Kel'el Ware, Oregon
- Adam Miller, LSU
- Matt Bradley, San Diego State
- Jeremy Roach, Duke
- Pelle Larsson, Arizona
- Mark Armstrong, Villanova
5. Game Predictions (1:50:25)
- January 31 — Texas A&M at Arkansas
- January 31 — Kansas State at Kansas
- January 31 — Indiana at Maryland
- January 31 — San Diego State at Nevada
- February 1 — Providence at Xavier
- February 1 — Villanova at Marquette
- February 2 — Florida Atlantic at UAB
- February 2 — Oregon at Arizona
- February 3 — Boise State at San Diego State
- February 3 — Kent State at Akron
- February 4 — Virginia at Virginia Tech
- February 4 — Kansas at Iowa State
- February 4 — Michigan State at Rutgers
- February 4 — Auburn at Tennessee
- February 4 — Miami at Clemson
- February 4 — Purdue at Indiana
- February 4 — Texas at Kansas State
- February 4 — North Carolina at Duke
- February 4 — Villanova at Creighton
- February 4 — Florida at Kentucky
- February 4 — Gonzaga at St. Mary’s
- February 5 — Ohio State at Michigan
- February 5 — Houston at Temple
- February 6 — Duke at Miami
- February 6 — Texas at Kansas
6. Mailbag (2:11:18)
The HPP crew rolls out a new NBA Draft Stock Report, talks about Kansas' three-game skid, and much more. Also, Doc and Mav discuss the Rui Hachimura trade, and get into another debate; this time, it concerns the top 15 players in the NBA.
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Chat (2:34)
- With Rui Hachimura traded to LA, what else do the Lakers need to do if they want to make it to the playoffs?
- Now that the NBA Season is at the mid-way point, name the top-15 players in the league.
2. College Hoops Notebook (40:17)
- Injury Updates: Nick Smith, Malachi Smith, Kobe Elvis, Jett Howard, Isiaih Mosley, Terquavion Smith, and Matthew Murrell
- Thoughts on Houston losing to Temple at home?
- Kansas is on a three-game losing streak. Concerned?
- Thoughts on Mike Bray resigning and the state of Notre Dame basketball?
- Of these unranked teams, who has the best chance to go to the Sweet Sixteen and beyond: UNC, Duke, Dayton, Creighton, Indiana, Illinois, Rutgers, Nevada, USC, Kentucky, and Arkansas?
3. Draft Stock Rising (1:03:53)
- Jalen Wilson, Kansas
- Mike Miles, TCU
- Matthew Cleveland, Florida State
- Keyontae Johnson, Kansas State
- Jalen Hood-Schifino, Indiana
- LJ Cryer, Baylor
- Kam Jones, Marquette
- Tyler Kolek, Marquette
4. Draft Stock Falling (1:43:22)
- Adama Sanogo, Connecticut
- Caleb Love, North Carolina
- Dariq Whitehead, Duke
- Julian Strawther, Gonzaga
- Jahvon Quinerly, Alabama
- Sahvir Wheeler, Kentucky
5. Game Predictions (2:15:00)
- JANUARY 25 — #13 Xavier at #19 UConn
- JANUARY 25 — #3 Houston at UCF
- JANUARY 25 — Wake Forest at Pittsburgh
- JANUARY 26 — Iowa at Michigan State
- JANUARY 26 — #8 UCLA at USC
- JANUARY 26 — #1 Purdue at Michigan
- JANUARY 28 — #13 Xavier at Creighton
- JANUARY 28 — Texas Tech at LSU
- JANUARY 28 — #12 Iowa State at Missouri
- JANUARY 28 — #11 TCU at Mississippi State
- JANUARY 28 — Arkansas at #17 Baylor
- JANUARY 28 — #10 Texas at #4 Tennessee
- JANUARY 28 — Florida at #5 Kansas State
- JANUARY 28 — Ohio State at Indiana
- JANUARY 28 — #9 Kansas at Kentucky
- JANUARY 28 — #22 Saint Mary's at BYU
- JANUARY 29 — Michigan State at #1 Purdue
- JANUARY 30 — #17 Baylor at #10 Texas
6. Mailbag (2:34:45)
Covering college basketball and the NBA Draft inside and out, the HPP crew presents a new College Hoops Notebook and a new Draft Stock Report, including updates on Jett Howard and Emoni Bates. Also, Maverick Swenson and Doc Louallen have another lively NBA debate, this time discussing the most surprising and disappointing teams.
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Chat (1:33)
- In the East, the Raptors are 11th in the standings, the Hawks are 9th, and the Heat are 7th. Who is in the most trouble and who can turn it around?
- The Knicks are 6th in the East; can that last?
- In the West, the biggest disappointments would have to be the Clippers (6th), Warriors (7th), and Suns (12th). All three were considered championship contenders. Who do you think has the best chance of making a long run in the playoffs?
- The Kings are currently fourth in the West. Have they finally figured it out?
2. College Hoops Notebook (28:00)
- College action is really heating up; was there any particular game from the past week that stands out in your mind?
- What’s going on with:
- UConn — lost four of five, including a home defeat to St. John’s
- Arizona — lost two of last three, including an 87-68 hammering at Oregon
- Arkansas — lost four of last five, including a 13-point defeat at Vanderbilt
- Takeaways from Kentucky’s win at Tennessee?
- Clemson is undefeated in the ACC, with a two-game lead. Is this going to last?
- Baba Miller, Vince Iwuchukwu, and Fardaws Aimaq make their debuts.
3. Draft Stock Rising (1:04:20)
- Kris Murray, Iowa
- Jett Howard, Michigan
- Bryce Hopkins, Providence
- Souley Boum, Xavier
- Tucker DeVries, Drake
- Marcus Carr, Texas
- PJ Hall, Clemson
- Jordan Walker, UAB
4. Draft Stock Falling (1:38:41)
- Dereck Lively, Duke
- Dillon Mitchell, Texas
- Emoni Bates, Eastern Michigan
- Daniel Batcho, Texas Tech
- Tolu Smith, Mississippi State
- Kerr Kriisa, Arizona
5. Game Predictions (2:03:15)
- 1/17 – Kansas @ Kansas State
- 1/17 – Tennessee @ Mississippi State
- 1/17 – Texas @ Iowa State
- 1/17 – Clemson @ Wake Forest
- 1/17 – Georgia @ Kentucky
- 1/18 – Providence @ Marquette
- 1/18 – Arkansas @ Missouri
- 1/19 – Rutgers @ Michigan State
- 1/19 – UCLA @ Arizona State
- 1/21 – Miami @ Duke
- 1/21 – UCLA @ Arizona
- 1/21 – TCU @ Kansas
- 1/21 – Texas Tech @ Kansas State
- 1/21 – Texas A&M @ Kentucky
- 1/21 – NC State @ North Carolina
- 1/22 – Michigan State @ Indiana
- 1/23 – Kansas @ Baylor
- 1/23 – New Mexico @ Nevada
- 1/24 – Kansas State @ Iowa State
6. Mailbag (2:23:35)
A couple of new faces are added to the mix, and the HPP crew has a healthy debate about the NBA’s MVP race. Also, the biggest surprise and most disappointing teams at the college halfway point are discussed, plus a new Draft Stock Report and game predictions for the coming week.
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Chat (7:29)
2. College Hoops Notebook (27:14)
- Among the many surprising teams this season, there are 12 schools that are either ranked or receiving a lot of consideration in the polls: Clemson, NC State, Providence, Marquette, Iowa State, Kansas State, Missouri, Mississippi State, Charleston, Rutgers, Northwestern, and Wisconsin. Out of these 12 teams, which are serious contenders to make noise in March Madness and which are pretenders?
- There are 12 teams that received a lot of recognition in the preseason polls who are underperforming: Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Duke, Villanova, Creighton, Oregon, Dayton, Kentucky, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and Baylor. Of these teams, which are finished and which could still make a long run in March?
- In Arizona’s last three games, all of which were vs. unranked opponents, the Wildcats have not scored over 70 points, which included a home loss to Washington State. Concerned?
- Updated Final Four picks
3. Draft Stock Rising (1:05:09)
- Brandon Miller, Alabama
- Gradey Dick, Kansas
- Jordan Hawkins, Connecticut
- Noah Clowney, Alabama
- Maxwell Lewis, Pepperdine
- Taylor Hendricks, UCF
- Taevion Kinsey, Marshall
- Brandin Podziemski, Santa Clara
4. Draft Stock Falling (1:38:13)
- Tyrese Hunter, Texas
- Pete Nance, North Carolina
- Andre Curbelo, St. John's
- Taran Armstrong, California Baptist
- Jamarion Sharp, Western Kentucky
- Skyy Clark, Illinois
5. Game Predictions (1:59:48)
- 1/10 — UNC @ Virginia
- 1/10 — Michigan State @ Wisconsin
- 1/11 — Indiana @ Penn State
- 1/11 — Alabama @ Arkansas
- 1/11 — UConn @ Marquette
- 1/11 — Creighton @ Xavier
- 1/11 — TCU @ Texas
- 1/12 — Michigan @ Iowa
- 1/12 — Gonzaga @ BYU
- 1/13 — Michigan State @ Illinois
- 1/14 — Kentucky @ Tennessee
- 1/14 — Kansas State @ TCU
- 1/14 — Providence @ Creighton
- 1/14 — Iowa State @ Kansas
- 1/14 — Miami @ NC State
- 1/14 — Wisconsin @ Indiana
- 1/14 — Duke @ Clemson
- 1/15 — Marquette @ Xavier
- 1/15 — Ohio State @ Rutgers
- 1/16 — Purdue @ Michigan State
In the HPP Christmas special, Drew and Rich discuss the biggest news in college hoops and talk about the prospects whose draft stock is rising or falling. They are joined by TWO special guests, K-State’s Keyontae Johnson and UNC Asheville’s Drew Pember. Also, Santa makes a surprise appearance for the "25 Game Predictions of Christmas."
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (6:33)
- Creighton’s blues continue. Team has lost six straight, the last three without center Ryan Kalkbrenner.
- UCLA is back in the race after back-to-back top-25 wins.
- Time to give Kansas some love? KU rolls Indiana in “The Phog.”
- Feeling better about UNC? Tar Heels have won three straight.
- Duke is still waiting for Dariq Whitehead and Dereck Lively to emerge. Blue Devils lost at Wake Forest on Tuesday without both 5-star freshmen.
- Virginia drops second straight, losing on Tuesday at Miami. Concerned?
2. Drew Pember Interview (44:29)
3. Keyontae Johnson Interview (1:15:57)
4. Draft Stock Rising (1:32:27)
- Jarace Walker, Houston
- Chris Livingston, Kentucky
- Azuolas Tubelis, Arizona
- Isaiah Wong, Miami (FL)
- Brice Sensabaugh, Ohio State
- Anton Watson, Gonzaga
- Oso Ighodaro, Marquette
5. Draft Stock Falling (2:06:13)
- Julian Phillips, Tennessee
- JJ Starling, Notre Dame
- L.J. Cryer, Baylor
- Trey Alexander, Creighton
6. Game Predictions (2:26:53)
- 12/21 — Michigan at North Carolina
- 12/22 — Illinois at Missouri
- 12/28 — Alabama at Miss State
- 12/30 — Miami-FL at Notre Dame
- 12/30 — E. Michigan at South Carolina
- 12/31 — UConn at Xavier
- 12/31 — Arizona at Arizona State
- 12/31 — Baylor at Iowa State
- 12/31 — Marquette at Villanova
- 12/31 — San Diego State at UNLV
- 01/01 — Maryland at Michigan
- 01/03 — Miss State at Tennessee
- 01/03 — Kansas at Texas Tech
- 01/04 — Duke at NC State
- 01/04 — TCU at Baylor
- 01/05 — Purdue at Ohio State
- 01/05 — Indiana at Iowa
- 01/07 — Creighton at UConn
- 01/07 — Kentucky at Alabama
- 01/07 — Wisconsin at Illinois
- 01/07 — Michigan at Michigan State
- 01/07 — Xavier at Villanova
- 01/07 — Oregon at Utah
- 01/07 — Arkansas at Auburn
- 01/07 — UNLV at New Mexico
7. Mailbag (3:24:11)
Drew and Rich discuss the biggest news in college hoops and talk about the NBA Draft prospects whose draft stock is rising or falling. They are also joined by Toledo’s star forward JT Shumate, who is leading the MAC in scoring with 19.5 PPG.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (4:04)
- Iowa’s Kris Murray has a rough week — a non-factor vs. Duke and is now sidelined due to injury.
- Illinois has an up-and-down week, upsetting Texas at the Garden and then losing at home to Penn State.
- UNC gets healthy vs. Georgia Tech — Armando Bacot returns, freshman Jalen Washington debuts, and RJ Davis snaps out of his slump.
- Contenders or Pretenders? Houston, Auburn, Maryland, and Missouri all fall from the ranks of the undefeated.
- Isiaih Mosley, arguably Mizzou’s most talented player, didn't play in the loss to KU; it was Mosley's second game without seeing the court while active.
- Are the Razorbacks still a top-10 team? Arkansas rolls Oklahoma without forward Trevon Brazile, who is out for the year with an ACL injury.
- Creighton drops its fourth straight, with the latest loss coming on the road vs. BYU.
- Is UConn the top team in the country?
- Updated Final Four picks
2. Interview with JT Shumate (48:27)
3. Draft Stock Rising (1:00:00)
- Jordan Hawkins, Connecticut
- Donovan Clingan, Connecticut
- Jaden Bradley, Alabama
- Noah Clowney, Alabama
- P.J. Hall, Clemson
- Hunter Tyson, Clemson
- Justyn Mutts, Virginia Tech
- Matthew Mayer, Illinois
- Taevion Kinsey, Marshall
- Jordan Miller, Miami (FL)
- Jalen Pickett, Penn State
4. Draft Stock Falling (1:31:40)
- Dariq Whitehead, Duke
- Colin Castleton, Florida
- Johni Broome, Auburn
- Wendell Green, Auburn
- Terrance Arceneaux, Houston
- Daimion Collins, Kentucky
- C.J. Fredrick, Kentucky
- Skyy Clark, Illinois
5. Game Predictions (2:01:06)
- Arizona State vs. Creighton (at Las Vegas)
- Memphis at Alabama
- UCLA at Maryland
- Creighton at Marquette
- Indiana at Kansas
- Wake Forest at Rutgers
- Gonzaga at Alabama
- Houston at Virginia
- North Carolina vs. Ohio State (at NYC)
- UCLA vs. Kentucky (at NYC)
- Nebraska at Kansas State
- Portland at Oregon
- Tennessee at Arizona
- Auburn at USC
Drew and Rich open the College Notebook and review the biggest news and developments in college hoops, and in a new Stock Report, they talk about the prospects whose draft stock is rising or falling. They also take an in-depth look at the Michigan State Spartans with Chris Solari from the Detroit Free Press.
CHAPTERS:
1. College Hoops Notebook (3:49):
- ACC wins the ACC/Big Ten Challenge (8-6), while Big East and Big 12 finish in a 5-5 tie for the third straight year.
- Baylor has a weird week
- Gonzaga finds a way to lose in closing minutes
- Michigan drops two this week, and Hunter is naughty again
- Rutgers is now healthy and beats Indiana for the sixth time in a row, ninth time in 10 meetings
- North Carolina loses two more games, now four straight
- Villanova beats OU, as freshman Cam Whitmore makes his debut
- Bill Walton says undefeated UConn is the best team that he’s seen this year
- Texas, Maryland, and Virginia win big games and also remain undefeated
- Arkansas — star freshman Nick Smith makes his first start in blowout over San Jose State; Omari Moore looks good in defeat
- Arizona goes down at Utah
- Creighton drops two, including 63-53 at home to Nebraska
2. Inside Michigan State Hoops with Chris Solari (58:56)
3. Draft Stock Rising (1:17:25):
- GG Jackson, South Carolina
- Amari Bailey, UCLA
- Kris Murray, Iowa
- Jett Howard, Michigan
- Coleman Hawkins, Illinois
- Ricky Council, Arkansas
- Reece Beekman, Virginia
- Hakim Hart, Maryland
- Branden Carlson, Utah
- Norchad Omier, Miami (FL)
4. Draft Stock Falling (1:48:00):
- Drew Timme, Gonzaga
- Santiago Vescovi, Tennessee
- Zakai Zeigler, Tennessee
- R.J. Davis, North Carolina
- Harrison Ingram, Stanford
- Moussa Cisse, Oklahoma State
- Pelle Larsson, Arizona
5. Game Predictions (2:21:56):
- Illinois vs. Texas (at NYC)
- Iowa vs. Duke (at NYC)
- Maryland at Wisconsin
- Dayton at Virginia Tech
- UConn at Florida
- Rutgers at Ohio State
- Iowa State at Iowa
- Washington at Gonzaga
- Arkansas vs. Oklahoma (at Tulsa)
- NC State at Miami-FL
- Alabama at Houston
- St. Mary’s vs. San Diego State (at Phoenix)
- Xavier at Cincinnati
- Kansas at Missouri
- Arizona vs. Indiana (at Las Vegas)
- Marquette at Notre Dame
- Maryland vs. Tennessee (at Brooklyn)
- Wisconsin at Iowa
6. Mailbag (2:37:36)
Drew and Rich discuss the biggest news in college hoops, talk about the prospects whose NBA draft stock is rising or falling, and make game predictions for the coming week. They are also joined by Portland Trail Blazers’ insider, Aaron Fentress, who shares his insight on the team and its players, including star rookie Shaedon Sharpe.
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Chat (4:02)
2. Portland Trail Blazers with Aaron Fentress (18:58)
3. College Hoops Notebook (53:34)
- Maui Jim Maui Invitational: Arizona, Creighton, San Diego State, and Louisville
- Empire Classic: St. John’s and Syracuse
- Battle 4 Atlantis: Tennessee, Kansas, and Dayton
- Phil Knight Invitational: UConn, North Carolina, Alabama, Michigan State, Villanova, and Portland
- Phil Knight Legacy: Purdue, Duke, Gonzaga, and Xavier
4. Draft Stock Rising (2:04:01)
- Brandon Miller (Ala)
- Anthony Black (Ark)
- Kyle Filipowski (Duke)
- Souley Boum (Xav)
- Oumar Ballo (Ariz)
- Ryan Nembhard (Creh)
- Judah Mintz (Syra)
- Brice Sensabaugh (Ohio St.)
5. Draft Stock Falling (2:29:23)
- Dereck Lively II (Duke)
- Arthur Kaluma (Creighton)
- DaRon Holmes (Dayton)
- Armando Bacot (UNC)
- Matt Bradley (SDSU)
- Brandon Huntley-Hatfield (Louisville)
- Brandon Slater (Nova)
- Marcus Bagley (ASU)
6. Game Predictions (2:49:54)
- Syracuse at Illinois
- Baylor at Marquette
- Virginia at Michigan
- Ohio State at Duke
- Providence at TCU
- UNC at Indiana
- Michigan State at Notre Dame
- Creighton at Texas
- Baylor at Gonzaga
- Illinois at Maryland
- Syracuse at Notre Dame
- Oklahoma at Villanova
- Wisconsin at Marquette
- St. Mary’s at Houston
- Michigan at Kentucky
- St. John’s at Iowa State
- Oregon at UCLA
7. Mailbag (3:00:13)
Drew and Rich discuss the biggest news in college hoops and talk about the draft prospects whose stock is rising and falling. They are also joined by Notre Dame’s star wing Dane Goodwin and Eugene Repay, who covers the Villanova Wildcats for VUHoops.com.
CHAPTERS:
1. NBA Notes (6:18)
2. College Hoops Notebook (20:51)
- New “Flop Rule” stinks
- Kentucky at Gonzaga
- Illinois vs. Virginia
- UCLA vs. Baylor
- Houston at. Oregon
- Florida State starts 0-4
- Michigan State better than we thought
- UConn is 4-0 and now healthy
3. Villanova Hoops with Eugene Rapay (1:15:25)
4. Draft Stock Rising (1:33:52)
- Tyrese Hunter
- Trayce Jackson-Davis
- Jalen Wilson
- Drew Peterson
- Trevon Brazile
- Cliff Omoruyi
- Armaan Franklin
- Nate Laszewski
5. Dane Goodwin Interview (1:57:22)
6. Draft Stock Falling (2:12:59)
- Gonzaga Guards
- Adem Bona
- Max Abmas
- Seth Trimble
- Yohan Traore
- Henry Coleman
- Nijel Pack
7. Holiday Tourney Predictions (2:37:22)
- Maui Jim Maui Invitational
- Empire Classic
- Battle 4 Atlantis
- Phil Knight Invitational
- Phil Knight Legacy
Mav and Rich discuss the biggest news in both the NBA and college hoops and present the first NBA Draft Stock Report of the season. They are also joined by two special guests, Ohio State big man Zed Key and Bruce Pascoe, who covers the Arizona Wildcats for the Arizona Daily Star.
CHAPTERS:
- Nets, Kyrie, & Ben Simmons (2:55)
- Joel Embiid (7:54)
- LA Lakers (20:28)
- Phoenix Suns (23:29)
- Shai Gilgeous Alexander (25:38)
- College Hoops News (33:05)
- Arizona Wildcats with Bruce Pascoe (52:21)
- Draft Stock Rising (1:28:53)
- Zed Key Interview (1:47:57)
- Draft Stock Falling (2:01:11)
- Game Predictions (2:20:02)
The HPP crew continues to preview the 2022-23 college basketball season, discussing the top players and teams in the country, including Houston, Arkansas, Duke, and Dayton. In "Part of 2" of this special two-part episode, Rich, Drew, and Mav also make their predictions for Sweet Sixteen surprises, the Final Four, the National Champ, the Player of the Year, the Freshman of the Year, and the Coach of the Year. Lastly, we learn that Drew underestimates the size of his bladder.
CHAPTERS:
- Tennessee Preview (0:05)
- Texas Preview (5:54)
- Houston Preview (10:04)
- UCLA Preview (18:14)
- Creighton Preview (24:41)
- Arkansas Preview (29:31)
- Duke Preview (36:48)
- Kansas Preview (43:00)
- Baylor Preview (48:23)
- Auburn Preview (52:25)
- Alabama Preview (59:10)
- Villanova Preview (1:06:32)
- Arizona Preview (1:13:21)
- Indiana Preview (1:19:09)
- Illinois Preview (1:23:03)
- Virginia Preview (1:27:23)
- Xavier Preview (1:31:51)
- Michigan Preview (1:37:48)
- Miami-Florida Preview (1:42:16)
- Texas Tech Preview (1:48:48)
- Dayton Preview (1:53:19)
- Florida Preview (1:59:18)
- Season Predictions (2:07:28)
- Mailbag (2:16:05)
Pysched for the 2022-23 college basketball season, the guys have an in-depth discussion about the top players and teams in the country, including UNC, Gonzaga, and UK. In "Part of 1" of this special two-part episode, Rich, Drew, and Mav start by discussing the biggest surprises and disappointments of the young NBA season, including the Utah Jazz, Kyrie Irving, Ben Simmons, and Josh Primo. They also sit down with award-winning journalist Mathew Postins, who provides a lot of insight into the best teams and players in the Big 12 Conference.
CHAPTERS:
- NBA First Thoughts (2:40)
- NBA's Biggest Disappointments (7:22)
- NBA's Biggest Surprises (24:53)
- Miles Bridges & Josh Primo (33:47)
- HP's Top 25 College Teams (39:11)
- Big 12 Hoops with Mathew Postins (43:08)
- North Carolina Preview (1:12:34)
- Gonzaga Preview (1:19:55)
- Kentucky Preview (1:26:03)
Listen to "Part 2" for previews of the rest of the top 25 and the gang's season predictions.
The crew reviews the Hoops Prospects NBA Fearless Forecast for the upcoming season, joined by special guest, Law Murray, who covers the LA Clippers for the Athletic. Rich, Drew, Mav, and Cam make their preseason predictions for the best teams in each conference, the eventual NBA Champion, and the winners of the postseason awards, including MVP and Rookie of the Year. Also, Law provides insider insight into the Clippers.
CHAPTERS:
- Warriors' Contract Extensions (4:01)
- NBA Injuries (10:18)
- Emoni Bates Update (16:09)
- NBA Fearless Forecast Voters (19:32)
- Eastern Conference Standings (21:02)
- Western Conference Standings (34:21)
- Conference and NBA Champions (46:00)
- NBA MVP (56:31)
- Defensive POY (1:05:25)
- Most Improved Player (1:13:50)
- Sixth Man of the Year (1:21:38)
- Rookie of the Year (1:28:10)
- Coach of the Year (1:36:59)
- Law Murray Interview (1:43:37)
- Mailbag (2:11:41)
The HPP gang has extended discussions about Victor Wembanyama's draft stock, Draymond Green's troubles, and key NBA injuries. Rich, Drew, and Mav also preview the NBA's NW and SW divisions, with predictions and fantasy tips. And the Mailbag was packed full this week with great questions, including a fantasy challenge from a listener.
CHAPTERS:
- Draymond's Troubles (2:21)
- Victor Wembanyama's Draft Stock (10:59)
- Key NBA Injuries (38:00)
- A Listener's Fantasy Challenge (42:21)
- Portland Trail Blazers Preview (45:26)
- OKC Thunder (53:47)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (1:02:03)
- Denver Nuggets (1:13:48)
- Utah Jazz (1:22:02)
- Dallas Mavericks (1:30:57)
- Memphis Grizzlies (1:44:06)
- Houston Rockets (1:52:57)
- San Antonio Spurs (2:00:27)
- New Orleans Pelicans (2:08:11)
- Mailbag (2:17:21)
The HPP crew previews the NBA's Central and Pacific divisions, including plenty of fantasy tips, plus Rich and Drew also talk Kentucky basketball with sophomore forward Daimion Collins, a former 5-star recruit.
CHAPTERS:
- NBA News (3:23)
- Chicago Bulls Preview (18:20)
- Milwaukee Bucks (25:39)
- Cleveland Cavaliers (36:01)
- Detroit Pistons (45:18)
- Indiana Pacers (54:39)
- LA Lakers (1:01:14)
- LA Clippers (1:15:06)
- Sacramento Kings (1:25:56)
- Phoenix Suns (1:34:40)
- Golden State Warriors (1:45:01)
- Daimion Collins Interview (1:55:30)
- Mailbag (2:07:52)
Season Two of HPP opens with bang, as the gang previews the Atlantic and Southeast Divisions of the NBA, and are joined by special guest Chase Hughes, who covers the Washington Wizards for NBC Sports. Roster changes, the outlook for the 2022-23 season, and fantasy tips are discussed for each team in the two divisions.
CHAPTERS:
- NBA News (1:32)
- Boston Celtics (20:56)
- Philadelphia 76ers (32:50)
- Toronto Raptors (41:11)
- Brooklyn Nets (49:47)
- NY Knicks (1:00:11)
- Miami Heat (1:08:20)
- Atlanta Hawks (1:15:59)
- Charlotte Hornets (1:23:57)
- Washington Wizards with Chase Hughes (1:33:29)
- Orlando Magic (2:03:45)
- Mailbag (2:13:48)
Hugh Baxter, who has accepted a position with the Milwaukee Bucks, returns for the final episode of Season 1. Hugh, Rich, and Drew discuss the latest NBA news and breakdown the games of a handful college stars, including Gonzaga’s Drew Timme, Houston’s Marcus Sasser, and Dayton’s DaRon Holmes. Richmond forward Tyler Burton also joins the show for an in-depth interview.
HPP gets back to college hoops with two special guests, Tennessee guard Santiago Vescovi and Dayton big man DaRon Holmes. Also, we discuss UNC's Pete Nance, Gonzaga's Julian Strawther, the latest with Kevin Durant, and the NBA's highest paid players.
In this episode of HPP, the gang discusses some burning questions about the future of the NBA as the collective bargaining renegotiation looms over the league. We also check in with returning guest, Law Murray, to discuss the LA Clippers, and are also joined by a new guest,
Noah Levick, who covers the 76ers for NBC Sports Philadelphia.
CHAPTERS:
- Proposal: Flatten the Lottery Odds (2:37)
- Proposal: A Change to the SuperMax (15:38)
- Proposal: Expansion Teams and Cities (27:00)
- Proposal: The Mid-Season Tournament (42:00)
- Proposal: The Elam Ending (54:33)
- Other Rule Changes (1:07:32)
- Noah Levick Discusses 76ers News (1:21:36)
- Law Murray Drops In to Talk LA Clippers (1:50:10)
- Mailbag — KD to Boston? (2:14:40)
NBA Summer League has wrapped up, and HPP's Hugh Baxter has the inside scoop. Hugh and the rest of the crew discuss the rookies who impressed and disappointed in SL action. We also shine some light on the second and third-year prospects who made a name for themselves at Summer League this year. Finally, we will take a handful of questions from our Mailbag.
The HPP team assembles to discuss some of the exciting movement this NBA off-season. Free agency always packs more than a few surprises, and this one has not disappointed. We have already seen some huge trades, some major signings, and some even bigger trade requests. As usual, the team answers some burning questions from the Mailbag.
Richard Harris is joined by the rest of the HPP team to evaluate the results of the 2022 NBA Draft. In this episode, we dished out draft grades to each front office based on their picks, as well as a few important trades. The crew also answered some burning questions from the "mailbag."
Chapters:
- Stanley Cup — Hockey is Alright (0:53)
- Flat Earth, New Horizons — Kyrie Irving Drama Unfolds (4:09)
- ATL Hawks — AJ Griffin Slips (14:11)
- JD Davison — Good Value for the Celtics (18:23)
- Hornets Make Moves (21:13)
- Chicago Bulls (24:50)
- The Cavs' Big Night (26:48)
- Dallas — A Brunson Backup Plan (37:30)
- The Nuggets Disappoint (41:20)
- Detroit Pistons Impress (47:30)
- The Warriors Swing for the Fences (52:29)
- Houston Rockets on the Rise (58:59)
- Pacers Get Ahead (1:03:45)
- The Clippers Find a Steal? (1:09:36)
- The Lakers Reach for the Max (1:13:01)
- Memphis Gets Even Deeper (1:19:17)
- Miami Drafts "The Other Nikola" (1:25:47)
- Milwaukee Adds Talent (1:28:02)
- Minnesota Had an Icy Draft (1:31:15)
- New Orleans Stays Solid (1:38:24)
- The Ever-confusing New York Knicks (1:44:20)
- OKC and "The Slim Towers" (1:51:56)
- Orlando Chooses Banchero (2:01:39)
- Philly Moves out of the Draft (2:10:04)
- Portland's One Year Rebuild Experiment (2:14:19)
- The Kings... (2:21:53)
- The Spurs Rebuild Continues — Dejounte Murray Trade Speculation (2:25:36)
- Toronto Adds Size (2:34:19)
- Wizards — Is the Brad Beal Era Over Yet? (2:36:33)
- Mailbag -- Mailbag -- Mailbag (2:41:27)
Richard Harris and the HPP team wrap up our annual NBA Mock Draft, going in depth on our second-round picks. The team also discusses the Warriors deciding victory in the NBA Finals, and take a few interesting questions from the weekly Mailbag.
Richard Harris and the gang continue the annual HP Mock Draft. Earlier this week, we went in depth on the lottery prospects, and in this special bonus episode of HPP, we will be selecting the remaining first-round picks.
The HPP team tips off the annual HP Group Mock Draft with an in depth discussion of the 2022 NBA draft lottery prospects. HPP is also joined by All-Big East wing Jared Rhoden in an exciting interview.
Chapters:
- NBA Finals Discussion (1:50)
- HPP's 2022 NBA Mock Draft — The Lottery (13:25)
- Interview: Jared Rhoden of Seton Hall (1:00:36)
- Mailbag (1:20:51)
Rich Harris is joined by the HPP entourage to discuss standout prospects in the 2022 draft class; specifically the top shooters, the top passers, the top defenders, the top athletes, and the top two-way players. HPP is also joined by special guest Allen Flanigan of Auburn.
Chapters:
- NBA Chat (3:19)
- Top Shooters (18:12)
- Top Passers (38:37)
- Top Defenders (54:42)
- Top Athletes (1:08:43)
- Top Two-way Players (1:26:04)
- Allen Flanigan Interview (1:48:12)
- Mailbag (2:00:41)
With all of the combines now completed, Rich Harris and Drew Barton focus which prospects have seen their draft stock significantly rise or fall over the past month. Their special guest is Marko Zarkovic, the head coach of Telekom Baskets Bonn II in Germany.
The HPP crew takes an in-depth look at some of the more mysterious prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft, including Shaedon Sharpe, Leonard Miller, Jean Montero, and Jaden Hardy. The special guest is All-WCC guard Jalen Williams, who is not a mystery and is participating in the NBA Combine this week.
Chapters:
- 2:12 - NBA Playoffs
- 24:37 - G League Elite Camp
- 31:39 - Jaden Hardy & Dyson Daniels
- 45:35 - Shaedon Sharpe & MarJon Beauchamp
- 1:08:08 - Jean Montero & Leonard Miller
- 1:20:56 - Kok Yat & Dominick Barlow
- 1:30:51 - Fanbo Zeng & Michael Foster
- 1:36:44 - Jalen Williams Interview
- 1:55:22 - Mailbag
The HPP gang focuses on the top international prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft, including Ousmane Dieng, Hugo Besson, and Luke Travers. Antwerp Giants GM Guy Mura joins the show to discuss managing a European club, and he also offers insight on various players, including Vrenz Bleijenbergh and Mikael Jantunen.
Chapters:
- NBA Playoffs & G League Elite Camp
- Yannick Nzosa & Hugo Besson
- Luke Travers & Khalifa Diop
- Gabriele Procida & Ousmane Dieng
- Kai Sotto & Ismael Kamagate
- Giordano Bortolani & Gui Santos
- Makur Maker & Matteo Spagnolo
- Guy Mura Interview
- Mailbag
In a special bonus episode of HPP, Drew Barton and Rich Harris sit down with basketball legend Len Elmore. Topics include the greatest team to never make the NCAA Tournament, the 1972 Olympics, the ABA vs. the NBA, all-time greats, such as Wilt Chamberlain, Pistol Pete, and Bill Walton, and the state of the game today.
Elmore graduated from the University of Maryland in 1974, where he was a three-time All-ACC selection and an All-American in ‘74. He is still Maryland's all-time leading rebounder, in both total rebounds and rebounds per game. The 13th overall pick in the 1974 NBA Draft, he played a total of 10 years in the ABA and NBA. Following his playing career, Len earned a J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1987, and since then, his numerous projects and endeavors have included practicing law, serving as the president of the National Basketball Retired Players Association, working as a broadcast analyst for ESPN, CBS, Fox, and others, serving on the board of the “Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics,” and teaching at Columbia University.
The HPP crew focuses on the top senior prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft, including Collin Gillespie, Keon Ellis, and Alondes Williams, while also talking about the results from the Portsmouth Invitation and the latest NBA Playoff developments. The gang is also joined by coach and trainer Andrew Heath, who explains the ins and outs of preparing and training for draft combines and private workouts.
The HPP crew discusses the best stretch bigs in the 2022 NBA Draft, including Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, Jabari Smith, Nikola Jovic, and Jabari Walker, who also joins the show as a special guest. Hosts TJ Brown, Drew Barton, Hugh Baxter, and Rich Harris also talk about the latest NBA developments, including the first round of the playoffs and Ben Simmons' lack of desire.
The HPP crew has a mock-draft-like discussion, focusing on the draft needs and potential picks for the NBA teams in the lottery. Wing Stanley Umude, who helped Arkansas reach the Elite Eight for the second straight season, also joins the show to discuss his college career and his preparation for the 2022 NBA Draft.
This episode deviates from the usual draft discussions to focus on the NBA Playoffs. The crew is joined by Lawrence Murray, who covers the LA Clippers for the Athletic. Along with making postseason predictions, other topics covered include the impact of injuries, the reassessment of the James Harden/Ben Simmons trade, and the Lakers' disappointing season. Additionally, the gang wraps up the NCAA tournament by discussing the NBA prospects who played in the championship, and the “mailbag” is back, filled with fun minutia.
The HPP crew discusses the top undersized guards available in the 2022 NBA draft. They are joined by special guest Jamaree Bouyea of the University of San Francisco, a two-time first-team All-WCC selection . Over the past two seasons, Jamaree finished in the top 10 of the conference for PPG, APG, SPG, PER, and win shares. This past season, he averaged 17.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.8 steals per game.
Special guest Steven Johnson, a writer for The Daily Memphian, provides insight into the Memphis Tigers, one of the more intriguing teams in college basketball this season. Along with hosts Rich Harris and TJ Brown, Steven discusses the NBA prospects on the squad, including Jalen Duren and Emoni Bates, Coach Penny Hardaway, and sanctions looming over the program. Also, the HPP crew discuss the NCAA tourney games from this past week, analyze the draft prospects who played in those games, and make their Final Four predictions.
TJ and Rich discuss the puzzling March Madness upsets and the stock of NBA Draft prospects playing in the NCAA Tournament. Also, Hall of Fame basketball writer and Fox Sports analyst Mike DeCourcy joins to explain how bracketology actually works.
Need help with your bracket? Listen to this episode. The HPP gang goes through the entire men's 2022 bracket, making all 67 picks, culminating with the eventual champion. Co-hosts Eric Kerr (who has a food addiction), TJ Brown, and Rich Harris are joined by Tyler Hagedorn of the Maine Celtics (from the Detroit Metropolitan Airport). The foursome also make their individual Final Four and Champion predictions.
Heading into Championship Week, TJ Brown and Rich Harris discuss the top teams and prospects from the Pac-12 Conference, with special guest Bruce Pascoe, a veteran beat reporter, who covers the Arizona Wildcats for the Arizona Daily Star.
TJ Brown, Rich Harris, and Connor Youngberg discuss the best mid-major teams and prospects in the country, and are joined by South Dakota State’s Baylor Scheierman, the top candidate to be the Player of the Year in The Summit Conference. Many other prospects are discussed, including Patrick Baldwin Jr., Jalen Duren, Orlando Robinson, David Roddy, and Jamaree Bouyea.
TJ Brown, Rich Harris, and Eric Kerr talk about the Big Ten and its top prospects, with special focus on Michigan head coach Juwan Howard and the conference’s best scorer, Keegan Murray of Iowa, who is third in the nation in points per game. The HP crew is joined by guest Chris Solari, who covers Michigan State basketball for the Detroit Free Press.
In the first-ever episode of the Hoops Prospects Podcast (HPP), hosts TJ Brown, and Rich Harris focus on Big East hoops and the top pro prospects in the conference with guest John Fanta of Fox Sports and host of the "Big East Shootaround." Theme music courtesy of Bensound.com.