Ball Knowledge Academy

00:00 - Intro 

00:34 - Restricted Free Agency Limbo: Nuggets vs. OKC 

04:01 - The Crazy Colombia Trip & Border Customs Story 

06:37 - How LeBron James Stalled NBA Free Agency 

08:19 - Shooting 1-for-17 to 40% 3PT & Stanford Career 

10:59 - Meditation, Visualization & Mental Preparation 

12:38 - Investing in Startups & Andium Basketball Shoes 

17:04 - What Nikola Jokić Is REALLY Like Off The Court 

20:15 - Playing With Jokić’s Playmaking & 28-PT Career High 

22:41 - NBA Season Preview & Western Conference Predictions 

26:55 - Guarding SGA & Luka Dončić (Game-Winner Breakdown) 

29:18 - Question for Cam Johnson (Offseason with KD) & Outro

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00:00 - Preview: Guarding Joel Embiid in the Playoffs

00:48 - Welcome Celtics Center Luka Garza to BKA!

02:15 - Game 7 Heartbreak vs. Sixers & Playoff Momentum Shift

05:10 - Playoff Basketball vs. Regular Season Intensity

07:25 - Crashing the Glass & Colliding with Embiid

09:15 - Strongest Players in the NBA: Embiid vs. Steven Adams

11:40 - The Nightmare of Guarding Victor Wembanyama

14:45 - Joe Mazzulla’s Coaching Genius & In-Game Adjustments

16:35 - Mazzulla’s "War Zone" Practice: Gunshots & Airplane Crashes

19:20 - Mazzulla’s Dark Mindset: "Nobody Cares, We’re All Gonna Die"

21:25 - DMV Connection & Boston Celtics Next Season Outlook

24:35 - Relentless Offseason Workload & Defensive Grind

27:25 - Crazy Workouts with Dad: Running with Bricks

29:10 - Hawaii Boot Camp: 1 Month with Zero Beach Days

30:55 - NBA Reality Check: Draft Night, Getting Cut & G-League

34:15 - Staying Patient & Embracing the Backup Big Role

36:20 - "Welcome to the NBA" Moment: Joel Embiid Beef & Tech Foul

38:55 - The Biggest Trash Talkers in the League

40:40 - Dominating College: 44 PTS vs. Michigan & Pre-Game Meditation

42:15 - Underrated Skills, Boston Lifestyle & Outro

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This week in episode 006 of Ball Knowledge Academy, co-hosts Nick Knows Ball & Sevryn welcome NBA Rookie sensation Kon Knueppel to the podcast to talk early success in his career in Charlotte, transition from the collegiate level to the professional level, and ask about some of his personal experiences from his time in the Association thus far. Kon, the 2025 4th overall draft pick from Duke, is a top Rookie of the Year contender, setting records as the youngest player to hit 250 three-pointers in a season and the fastest to reach 100 career 3-pointers. His sharpshooting ability and poise allow his game to flourish at the highest level, even as a rookie. He is a key scorer for the Hornets with an important role averaging 19.1 PPG, 5.3 RPG, & 3.5 APG all while shooting a remarkable 48.9% from the field!The 2024 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball gives us an in depth look in to some of his off-season training and how it has helped him prepare for the role he has now with the Hornets.Like & Subscribe!Follow Our SocialsIG: @ballknowledgeacademyTT: @ball.knowledge.academyNick Knows Ball’s Socials:IG: nick.knows.ballTT: nick.knows.ballSevryn’s Socials:IG: @sevrynTT: @sevrynKon Knueppel’s Socials Here:IG: @kon2knueppel

This week in episode 005 of Ball Knowledge Academy, co-hosts Nick Knows Ball & Sevryn welcome March Madness legend, Jack Gohlke, to kick off this year’s tournament by sitting down with one of college basketball’s most iconic names. Jack, a basketball sensation known for his 2024 NCAA Tournament performance scoring 32 points on 10 three-pointers to lead No. 14 Oakland to a massive upset over No. 3 Kentucky, continues to pursue his professional basketball career where he currently resides as a player in the G League for the Texas Legends. The Wisconsin native gives us a detailed look at how his Division II career blossomed in to a cemented Division I story, which has only continued to grow since his infamous performance. He speaks on the jump that each level has pushed him to take, how he’s adjusted to the notoriety after becoming an overnight sensation, and even reacts to his renowned performance live with Nick & Sevryn to relive the moment altogether collectively. Beyond his gifted shooting ability, Jack’s humble character and passion for the game shines as the three reminisce on a static tournament performance and the questions that follow with it.

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This week in episode 004 of Ball Knowledge Academy, co-hosts Nick Knows Ball & Sevryn welcome ten year NBA veteran Josh Richardson to take an in-depth look at his NBA career. From his “welcome to the league moment” to certain opportunities aligning for Josh to make the most of, we see how Josh navigates each circumstance as it presents itself with his positive mindset and creative instincts. Josh shares some of his personal favorite moments he had during his time in the league such as who his favorite/funniest teammates are, traveling + living in different major cities over the course of his career, and even what it was like to guard players like unanimous MVP Steph Curry, MVP Russell Westbrook, championship form Kyrie Irving, prime John Wall, and of course the offensive anomaly… MVP James Harden. With one of the coolest stories we have heard so far, we thank Josh for sharing his journey with us and we hope you enjoy listening as much as we did!

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