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In NBA News, Portland Trailblazers are without a coach and is Damian Lillard next, James Harden is out for the Nets will it be enough for the Bucks, Josh gives his thought on it and more, Also Josh gives his take on the Floyd Mayweather vs Logan Paul Fight and what it does for the sport of boxing.

Jeremy Mauss from Mountain West Wire talks preseason media rankings of the Mountain West, and discusses the (usual) low ranking of Hawaii football. Rich Hammond of The Athletic talks the NFL and the prospect of the NFC West and the strength of this year's rookie quarterbacks. Mark Rolfing of The Golf Channel talks the withdrawal of Jon Rahm following his 6-shot lead after finding out he was positive for COVID-19.

Josh comes on this Aloha Friday all over the Lakers after LeBron James is handed his first ever first-round exit ticket in his career. How do the Lakers rebound from this, and are the Clippers in a similar boat? Also, another edition of "Who Ain't Doing It Right" leads us to a high school coach and staff who should never be put in a leadership role again...why? Well you'll have to listen to find out.

Former University of Hawaii Baseball pitcher Harrison Kuroda is this week's featured guest! Kuroda, a Mid-Pacific Institute alum and 2004 Gatorade Player of the Year, played for the Rainbow Warriors from 2007 to 2010.

Artie Wilson continues your Aloha #HDayFriday discussion.

From the injury plagued LA Lakers getting bounced in the first round of the NBA's Western Conference playoffs to a new group of emerging stars, Artie hits on all NBA topics. Plus a discussion on Coach Chris Gerlufsen heading to San Francisco and also the final year for Coach K at Duke.

On today's show:

-Leigh Steinberg, Sports Agent: with over four decades in the business, Lee has seen it all. From being involved with the UH logo change to sleeping better due to working with Dr. Kiefer, Leigh also discusses his clients and how they have created scholarships at their high schools and their foundations have created grants and gifts. Also, Leigh discusses helping young people who aspire to be sports agents or who want to work in the sports field.

Bobby takes you through your Aloha #HDayFriday workday as he discusses the LA Lakers falling in Round One of the NBA Playoffs, Coach Mike Krzyzewski announcing his retirement following the end of the 2021-22 season, Michelle Wie-West at the U.S. Women's Open and what kind of coach should UH Baseball look for. Buy or sell also returns.

On today's show:

-Richie Schueler, Men's Basketball tv analyst for ESPN and Big West Conferece: provides his thoughts on the one-time transfer situation in college basketball and what it's doing to the college game, the retirements of legendary coaches (Coach K, Roy Williams, Long Kruger), the legacy of Coach K and time spent having worked basketball camps in Durham.

-Coach Scott Simpson, UH Women's Golf Assistant Coach: gives his thoughts on the courses hosting the LPGA U.S. Women's Open and the U.S. Open and what it'll take to win there, how equipment plays a big part in how the game of golf has changed, as well as the environment and atmosphere varies from PGA to Senior PGA events.

-Brent Beaird, First Coast News: discusses the recent contract extension of Florida Football Head Coach Dan Mullen, why Gator fans aren't happy with Mullen and the nature of schools seeing an uptick in enrollment based on the success of its football and men's basketball programs.

The WTF edition of the podcast welcomes our pals Billy Hull and Brian McInnis to get into the topics of: Mike Trapasso parting ways with the University of Hawaii baseball program after 20 years; UH losing top men's hoops assistant Chris Gerlufsen to a similar position at San Francisco; Coach K announcing his impending retirement; Lebron getting bounced in the NBA playoffs; tennis star Naomi Osaka and the role of the media. And as always we end the show with a fiery edition of our "Best and Worst".

The animals are on this abbreviated the person of the show and the Lakers are playing soon, is there something to be worried about? Also, the guys brought up a topic on mental health for athletes yesterday after talking about Naomi Osaka, so Dr. Noza talks about mental health and anxiety with athletes and other people.

On this edition of the Josh Pacheco show, there might be some worry for LA, especially with the Lakers, and the way LeBron left the game was telling. And UH Baseball doesn't only have a vacancy at head coach they lose a few starters and pitchers, where does that leave them this offseason. And who ain't doing it right? Insensitive comments put Bob Brenly on this edition

One of the most successful college baseball coaches Ray Birmingham talks retirement and baseball development throughout the years. Birmingham's coaching career spans 4 decades with 1224 wins in his career, 169 players in professional baseball, 5 NCAA Tournament appearances, 7 Mountain West Championships, and more.