Welcome to Episode 12 of the I Really Hoop Podcast – the No.1 basketball podcast in Kenya, now officially charting on Apple Podcasts.
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In this episode, we dive into some of the biggest basketball stories and debates from both the global and local scene.
Topics covered include:
NBA Gambling Concerns
A discussion on the rising issue of gambling in the NBA and how it is affecting the integrity of the game.
The New Face of the NBA
An in-depth conversation on Anthony Edwards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Cooper Flagg, and other emerging stars.
The Three-Point Revolution
How three-point shooting has evolved and how Stephen Curry changed basketball forever.
Giannis and the Bucks
Thanasis Antetokounmpo’s new deal with the Milwaukee Bucks and what it could mean for Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future.
Jeremy Lin’s Retirement
Reflecting on Jeremy Lin’s retirement and revisiting the unforgettable peak of “Linsanity.”
AfroBasket 2025
Congratulations to Angola on being crowned AfroBasket 2025 champions.
EuroBasket 2025
Updates and insights from the ongoing FIBA EuroBasket 2025 competition.
Kenya Basketball League Finals
A breakdown of the finals showdown between KPA and Nairobi City Thunder.
Kenya U16 Women’s National Team
A special shoutout to the Kenya U16 Women’s National Team representing the country at the FIBA U16 AfroBasket in Rwanda.
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We also briefly touch on football, discussing Kenya’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Gambia and Seychelles.
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This episode is packed with insights, debates, and banter you do not want to miss.
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Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Podcast Welcome
00:47 Celebrating Podcast Milestones
01:34 Upcoming Topics Overview
02:24 Weekly Recap and Personal Updates
03:39 NBA Gambling Controversies
07:12 The New Face of the NBA
11:20 The Impact of Three-Point Shooting
14:21 Klay Thompson’s Shooting Skills
14:36 The Evolution of Three-Point Shooting
15:16 Big Men Dominating the MVP Race
16:16 Load Management in the NBA
17:49 Jeremy Lin’s Memorable Career
20:06 AfroBasket 2025 Champions
21:13 EuroBasket Excitement
24:51 Kenya National Basketball League Finals
27:07 FIBA Women’s U16 AfroBasket
28:40 Wrapping Up and Thank You
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Host:
Javan O. Ekhalie
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Shot and directed by Richie Junior:
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Produced and edited by Javan Okwayo Ekhalie
