94x50 Basketball: Recent Episodes
Matt K and Max G
Max and Matt discuss all things pro and college basketball, with a special focus on some Midwest teams near and dear to our hearts
A quick look back on the 23-24 college basketball season followed by and early look into the NBA Playoffs. We answer questions on the Wolves, Celtics, Knicks, Bulls, and discuss the Nugs chances to repeat. Enjoy!
We're back with another pod and things are Sweet (16) as can be. Illinois made easy work of Morehead State and Duquesne en route to a matchup with Iowa State. We cover Illini - Cyclones tussle along with all the games, and we make our Final 4 picks.
Joined by a special guest, Sam (brother to Max, son to Ed and Kate, coach to Domask), we break down the men's and women's 2024 tournaments. Max gives his annual Illinois prediction and tells you why is really is their year. Sam gives his darkhorses and offers some praise for Dawn Staley. Matthew tells you what Wisconsin needs to do to avoid an upset against JMU and beat Duke.
The guys recap NBA All-Star Saturday night and give their pitches about how the NBA could improve its All-Star weekend product. They close-out the pod by reviewing the landscape of the NBA post-trade deadline and checking in on college basketball. Max says buy stock in the Illini!
Coach Sullivan is back from his hiatus and better than ever. We start the pod off with a premier league update and chat about the Reds and the Geordies, as well as what to look for in the January transfer window. We then switch to the NBA and ask if the Wolves are for real. We close the pod with some B1G college basketball updates.
A note to listeners: this episode does discuss the news that Illinois basketball player Terrence Shannon Jr. has been accused of rape
Fresh off our road trip to see Terrence Shannon Jr. ("Juneyah") and the Illini take down Rutgers, we break down the college basketball season thus far. Then we transition to the NBA, where the Lakers have just been crowned the inaugural In-Season Tournament Champs.
NBA is underway and we have some surprises out of the gate. Tune in to hear who's a pretender and who can keep their early season momentum going. PLUS...Wisconsin and Illinois kick off their college hoops seasons, and we say goodbye to some women's soccer legends who have left the game in a much better place than they found it.
What's up listeners! We're back with another episode. Tune in for WNBA finals talk as the series reaches a pivotal game 4. We then turn to the NBA where some big trades have shaken up the top of the East. Meanwhile, slightly lower in the East hierarchy are the Knicks and Bulls -- we make a case for why each team will reach their potential this season. We also chat about the NBA GM survey and we have a special interview.
What's up listeners...we're here for a quick episode today. First we check-in on the WNBA playoffs, where the Sun, Liberty and Wings are looking to dethrone the Aces. Second, we catchup on some NBA news and trade talk. We close out the episode with some college games that we can't wait to watch come wintertime.
Summer is nearly over but the heat is turning up in the FIBA World Cup and the Premier League. The guys check-in on what's happened thus far in men's basketball's biggest international event, including NBA players to lookout for. We close with recap of the first three Premier League match weeks and the early season tussles between Newcastle - Liverpool and Liverpool - Chelsea.
The World Cup quarterfinal stage from down under is upon us, but it's surprisingly taking place without the United States. We talk through the quarterfinal matchups and what happened that led to Team America going home early. Plus, we check-in on the college basketball offseason and recruiting news: the Illini are currently traveling in Spain, a place almost as beautiful as Champaign, Illinois.
We recorded an episode live from the draft (sort of) and gave instant reaction to the top picks! We also broke down the big trades that have already occurred: CP3, Beal, Kristaps, and Marcus Smart are all on the move in big roster shakeups.
Manchester City have been crowned European champions and are now one of the new sides that can call themselves treble winners. We have a special guest (!) to break it all down. Plus we check-in in the NBA Finals, where the Nuggets have taken a commanding 3-1 lead. We close the episode with some summer soccer transfer rumors, as our guest gives us some intel on how Newcastle could build their squad to compete in next season's Champions League.
In between episodes released in line with current events, we'll also be releasing some episodes that unfortunately didn't make it to air right away. Today's episode is our 2023 NBA Conference Finals preview.
After a little unintentional hiatus (sorry, listeners), we are back with a NBA Finals episode hot off the end of game 1. We also look back to the conference finals and discuss what's next for the losing teams: Boston and LA. Finally, we turn to college, where the NBA draft and transfer news keep the offseason gossip hot!
"Under no circumstances" are we making the listeners wait any longer for another episode. We're back with NBA, WNBA and college hoops news and notes. Then we dive into our first round recap and second round preview. Enjoy!
Welcome back to another episode! In this week's podcast we look back at the Huskies' men's college basketball title and review the key college basketball offseason moves. We then dive into the NBA, where the playoffs are off to a sizzling start and some big names already injured. We close with a shoutout to the women's college basketball tournament and the hoopers that are bringing a surge in popularity to the sport.
Podcasting in that wonderful time in between Selection Sunday and the start of the tournament, the anticipation is building and we break all four regions down. We highlight some teams and players to watch, answer who's on upset alert, predict the final four, and, of course, discuss Max's annual Illinois prediction.
Coach Sully once again joins us, this time in the wake of Mac McClung's dunk contest victory and some HUGE trade deadline moves.
We needed some time to reflect after the World Cup and the USMNT drama, but we're back with a midseason hoops check-in. Tune in for Illini and Badger basketball breakdowns, a debate of the best team in the NBA's western conference, and a review of our lovable average teams: the Bulls and Knicks.
The Group Stage is nearly complete and we're back with another episode to examine the tournament thus far and look ahead to the knockout round. With the help of a VIP guest, we break down USA's strengths and weaknesses, preview the round of 16 games, and put together a game plan for beating the Netherlands on Saturday.
It may be November and basketball season, but we're switching to football in a special World Cup 2022 preview episode. Rosters are named and players are on their way to Qatar, so we break down USA's roster: Who was snubbed? Who was a surprise selection? Plus we go group-by-group and make our tournament picks.
With the 2022-2023 NBA season upon us, M&M give you everything you need to know related to regular season standings and awards predictions. Plus, listen to the end for our first ever mail bag question!
Better late than never! ... We're back by popular demand to chat about all the big NBA news as we ramp up for the new season. Plus, we check-in on our beloved Illini and Badgers, and we close with the US Men's National Team, who are not exactly in top gear ahead of next month's World Cup.
Listeners!! - Tune in to get up to speed on all the NBA offseason news, including Summer League updates, free agency deals and implications for the teams involved in this summer's major trades.
After the Warriors' 4-2 victory in the Finals, we assess the key questions: What roster moves should Boston make to continue to contend? What are the legacies of the Warriors and Steph now that they've captured their fourth title in seven years?
We then pivot to the 2022 draft and discuss where Johnny Davis, Kofi Cockburn, and the big-name prospects could (and should) fall.
Listen and enjoy!
College Basketball offseason news and notes....MORE Illinois transfer news. 2022 NBA Finals check-in -- Who has the edge after two games? Trivia to finish with coffee on the line.
We recover from mourning the first round exits of Minnesota and Chicago to reflect on their seasons and dig into the second round. Plus: Our current NBA finals favorites and some trivia to close it out with coffee on the line. P.S., Bucks fans look out for a message from Max.
Playoff time upon us! Tune into an exclusive 2022 NBA playoff preview. We dive into all the key questions: Can the Wolves make it out of the first round for the first time since 2004? Can the Bucks repeat? Can anyone threaten the juggernaut Suns in the West?
Tune in for a championship game preview as the Jayhawks and Tar Heels prepare to face off for the 2022 men's college basketball title. Plus, we discuss a college basketball transfer news bomb and check-in on the NBA as the regular season hits crunch time. Listen and enjoy!
The guys dive into the 2022 Men's NCAA Tournament bracket. Tune in for analysis of Wisconsin and Illinois' first (and potential second) round opponents. We finish the episode with some juicy upset and final four picks. Listen and enjoy!
Off of an ultra-competitive regular season during which Illinois, Wisconsin and Purdue duked it out for top spot, the guys dive into the postseason. Episode includes a Big 10 tournament preview and a forecast for Selection Sunday. Listen and enjoy!