HoopJack

With AND1 being the definition of streetball and mixtapes, would you say that BALLISLIFE is this generations AND1? Chet Holmgren will miss this season due to injury, what should the thunder look towards this season and next years draft? With the Bryant lawsuit ending and the LA county sheriffs office owes $31 million, and specifically Vanessa Bryant $16 million, what will happen for the legacy of Kobe? With the NBA season starting in just a few weeks, we go over the too early awards for this upcoming season and see if they need to be changed.

In 2003, Rucker Park was supposed to host an epic 3x3 matchup, what would it look like in today’s NBA? We also have our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Drury Alumni, and current overseas pro baller, Conley Garrison. Finally, with Vol. 2 of Untold ending the beginning of September, we talk about the last documentary of the series: Race of the Century, discussing the Australia sailing team competing in the America’s Cup.

Netflix has another new “Untold” story coming at the end of August, and it is the story of Tim Donaghy, an NBA ref who decided to bet on games. We also discuss the All-Rookie WNBA team, including Sam Thomas who’s numbers are questionable. Joining us for our 1 on 1 Hooper profile is the newest member of the San Jose State Spartans Men’s Basketball program, Kellen King. We also go over Lebron’s new deal, Skip Baylee’s attacking Bronny, Dick Vitale cancer-free and more.

With NBA season around the corner, the NBA has already released the 5-Christmas day games. What could we expect from these games? With Krogers in Ohio branching out and going to add betting kiosks in 2023, will people be betting grocery money on parlays? Also, Jake rejoins us for our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Australian Pro basketball star, Austin Treweek. Finally, with the WNBA Playoffs starting this week, who do you have winning it all?

With MLB having their “Field of Dreams” game, could someday the NBA and NFL have something like what the MLB has with “Field of Dreams” game and the NHL with “Winter Classic”? Bill Russell’s number 9 will be forever immortalized in the NBA, being just the 3rd number in all of sports being retired in their league, and the question is are their any other numbers throughout the wide world of sports that should be retired? Stopping by on the show for our 1 on 1 Hooper Profile is TikTok star and Lynn University Alumni, Branden Ellis. Over a year since NIL has been implemented, has it been good or bad for the college athletic world? And who is the Greatest Athlete of All of Sports?

With Paolo Banchero and Dejounte Murray getting into it at the Tacoma Pro-Am, is it wise to keep getting pro players into these pro-ams or do players need to realize that it’s not the NBA play. Also, KD is trying to give an ultimatum to the Nets owner, is KD taking it too far? We also have our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Randolph-Macon star, Buzz Anthony. Finally, I go over the preview for a new Hulu series coming August 15, Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers.

Bill Russell, an icon, a legend, of the greats to play the game. Rest In Peace. I have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with YKS Bulldawgs coach and founder, George James III. Also, we discuss the return of slamball, why ESPN 8 “The Ocho” is important what “sports” should be added to list, and finally with the return of NCAA football, if EA delivers, should they get the green light for an NCAA basketball return?

Coming out the end of August, Netflix is releasing two new “untold” sports stories: “The Girlfriend that didn’t exist” and “The Rise and Fall of AND1”. Also, I have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Providence Women’s Basketball player, Janai Crooms. Finally, we go over some of the Greatest Sports movies of all time and what we consider the best and worst that have come out.

After winning another championship with the Warriors, Draymond Green is looking to capitalize on that and try to get a max deal with the organization. Do you think the Warriors will give it to him or will he be looking for a new home? With the pistons bringing back the “Grant Hill Teal” throwback jerseys, we go over some of the best throwback jerseys and give ideas for ways the NBA can bring those back and even bring in a few more ideas. Finally, we have our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with UVA-Wise Alumni and member of the Smith League, Ricardo Hill Jr. Also joining the show we have a new co-host, my friend Levar comes on to discuss these topics and more.

With the NCAA implementing new rules regarding the transfer portal, is the power going back to the players, or will this hurt coaches/athletic directors? Also, I have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Alabama Women’s basketball player, Hannah Barber. Finally, with more TBT basketball happening, and getting down to the nitty gritty of it, who do you guys think are the front runners to claim the $1 million prize?