The Basketball Podcast

Ryan Marchand on Dynamic, Adaptable Coaching (EP440)

Ryan Marchand, a professional basketball coach currently serving as head coach of the Fukushima Firebones in Japan's B-League. Ryan discussed his coaching journey from th

Eric Konkol on Attitude, Commitment, Class (EP439)

University of Tulsa head coach Eric Konkol discussed his successful 2025-26 season that produced 30 wins and an NIT championship game appearance, a campaign built on staf

Justin Wetzel on CEO of Player Development

Veteran coach Justin Wetzel, who most recently served as associate head coach and offensive coordinator for the Noblesville Boom (NBA G League affiliate of the Indiana Pa

Allen Sharpe on Simplicity, Accountability and 1-on-1 Defense (EP437)

University of Alabama Huntsville women's basketball head coach Allen Sharpe, discussing his coaching philosophy and the team's recent success. Sharpe shared insights from

John Shulman on Uncommon Coaching (EP436)

Central Arkansas head coach John Shulman shared insights focusing on his coaching philosophy, career journey, and the "uncommon" approach he brings to the game. Shulman s

Wes Brooks with Lessons from Rebuilding Utah State (EP435)

Utah State head coach Wes Brooks shares insights on his challenges and solutions. Learn more about his journey from assistant coach to head coach, sharing his approach to

Charles Hantoumakos Inside Canada's Historic FIBA Upset (EP434)

Charles Hantoumakos, the Canadian Under-18 Men's National Team Head Coach, breaks down their underdog victory against the United States at the 2026 FIBA Under-18 America

Aarika Hughes on LMU's Championship Turnaround (EP433)

Loyola Marymount Women's Basketball Head Coach Aarika Hughes shares the coaching philosophy and leadership principles that led LMU to its first outright West Coast Confer

Brian Earl on Blending Old School and New (EP432)

William and Mary head coach Brian Earl discussed his coaching philosophy and approach, sharing his background playing and coaching at Princeton under coaches Pete Carril

Kim Barnes Arico on The Hardest Working Team in America (EP431)

University of Michigan women's basketball head coach Kim Barnes Arico, discussed her philosophy of building "the hardest working team in America" through practice analyti

Bryan Roony on Playing Complementary Basketball (EP430)

Cal State East Bay head basketball coach Bryan Rooney discussing his team's historic 33-1 season and their connecting style of play. Rooney explained how his team impleme

Alex Sarama from Basketball Immersion to the WNBA (EP429)

Before becoming the head coach of the Portland Fire, Alex Sarama was a Basketball Immersion member learning, questioning, and exploring a games approach to coaching with

Chris Carrawell on Duke Basketball (EP428)

Duke Associate Head Coach Chris Carrawell, where he discussed his coaching philosophy, offensive and defensive systems, and player development approaches at Duke Universi

Stephen Silas on Training Camp and Practice Preparation (EP427)

USA Basketball and former NBA head coach Stephen Silas, where he discussed his experiences coaching in short international qualifying windows for FIBA competitions. Silas

Chris Oliver Brain Dump Hoops Lessons (EP426)

My notebook overflowed after 6 months with coaches at every level—hoops lessons from London, Paris, NBA weekends, youth basketball, messing around with my coaching, and t

Charles Klask on Conceptual Defense (EP425)

Dive into the principles of conceptual defense in basketball with Charles Klask, a highly respected NBA coach and champion who served on the Denver Nuggets’ staff during

Steve Donahue on Teaching the Game that Wins (EP424)

St. Joseph's head coach Steve Donahue discussing his coaching philosophy and recent success. Donahue shared how he adapted his passing-oriented offense when taking over a

Easton Bazzoli on The System That Won (EP423)

National champion head coach Easton Bazzoli discusses Gannon University's 2025-26 national championship-winning season and their approach to the Crutchfield basketball sy

Greg Tonagel on Daily Habits and Fearless Players (EP422)

Greg Tonagel, one of college basketball's most accomplished coaches, discussing his coaching philosophy centered around habits and fearlessness. Be sure to check out his

Arthur Moreira on Building a Winning Standard (EP421)

Arthur Moreira discussed his successful 2025-26 season where his team won 29 games, including the Big Sky regular season and tournament championships, earning an NCAA tou