BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast

Coach Nick is joined by Basketball Analyst Dan Dickey - who has some of the most robust statistical models to predict player performance and team performance. We discuss teams that should have gotten in the field, some prime upset candidates, and under the radar players who you should definitely tune in to see.

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Adam Stanco's in-depth discussion with Ed Feng, the founder of The Power Rank and author of the "How to Win Your NCAA Tournament Pool" audiobook. They discuss the algorythm Ed uses to compare college basketball teams and everything you need to know about the 2016 NCAA Tournament, including the best advice for winning your office pool and who has the best chance of reaching the Final Four.

Join Matt Hill and Jon Hill as they lead us through a fun jaunt through the NBA. Today, their focus is on Kevin Durant and how he fits into the Thunder's plan, as well as defending LeBron from the current media onslaught.

Anthony Slater is the Thunder Beat Writer for the Oklahoman and NewsOK.com. Find out what Kevin Durant's options are this summer in Free Agency, how Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant get along, and whether head coach Billy Donovan has enough control over the team to get them over the top and win a title.

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Back in 2007, John Amaechi, who had been retired from the NBA for 4 years, publicly came out, becoming the first gay NBA Player to do so. We discuss how he grew up in England learning the game late in life, and how it brought him on a remarkable journey to Penn State (as they joined the Big 10), through the NBA, and life as a pyschologist and public speaker now.

Coach Nick welcomes The Hoops Nerd Dan Dickey on the show to talk about his predictive Draft Model and how accurate it truly is. In a fascinating discussion, learn how stats can be amassed to accurately predict future production in the NBA, even from players who only play one year in college.

Sekou Smith, senior analyst at NBA.com and NBA TV, joins Coach Nick to discuss the what is going on with Russell Westbrook, Kevin Durant, and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Is it a failure of coaching? Can they improve their decision making? Will they ever get it together to take on the toughest teams in the West?

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It's the people vs. the LA Clippers as we put the Clippers' likability on trial. Special guest Andrew Johnson defends their honor from prosecuting attorney Matt. Will Jon find the Clippers guilty or will they walk? There is also another round of "Get @ me, dawg" and beat writer fashion choices are discussed.

Noah Coslov, NBA Analyst at Cinesport, Sirius XM's NBA Channel, and Bleacher Report Radio, joins Coach Nick to discuss his humble beginnings as an intern at the NBA in the pioneering days of putting sports content on the internet. They also break into a discussion on sports journalism and how radio hosts can juggle multi sports in the same segment.

Alan Stein, the renowned basketball peformance coach, spends much of his time traveling across the country helping trainers and coaches understand the correct techniques to enhancing basketball ability. He doesn't stop at weights, flexibility, and explosion. He focuses on the mind and how to best operate under pressure. Do NOT miss this insightful podcast, as we go through some very important concepts on how to teach kids the proper way to learn the game of basketball from the ground up.