A ton of major news and updates from around basketball and Coach James Young is here on the episode to break it all down.
First up on our Tip-Off Topics, the Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell and some picks to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Coach wonders how the trade either helps or hinders both teams. Next, Coach is frustrated and doesn’t understand why the Kings decided the fired head coach Mike Brown. You don’t want to miss his take on this. Some unfortunate news in the sports broadcast world as Greg Gumbel passed away at the age of 78. Coach shares how he made an impact when came to the coverage of men’s college basketball, especially during March Madness. Speaking of, conference play kicks off the week/weekend for men’s college basketball and Coach is very excited to see these matchups when time comes around.
Next, Coach continues is ranting about head coach Mike Brown getting fired because he believes that this had nothing to do with Mike Brown; more related to the organization itself.
In addition, we move on the Award Tour, as Coach will give you some best bets for each of the major conferences in men’s college basketball. Will Duke but able to run away in ACC? Is Auburn the clear favorite in SEC? And many others to cover as well.
Lastly, we move on Coach’s Scouting Report as he previews three notable matchups in the NBA and two games in men’s college basketball. He will give a best bet for each matchup as we bring in the new year of 2025.
In addition, a total of six former FSU men’s basketball player sued head coach Leonard Hamilton for unpaid NIL money. What does this say about how the NCAA as an organization regarding these kinds of situations and how should they handle it?
From Coach James Young, producer Matthew George, and the entire SportsGrid family, we want to wish you an early and very Happy New Year. We wish you nothing but the best for 2025.