Inside Pac-12 Men's Basketball

Inside Pac-12 Men's Basketball

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Inside Pac-12 Men's Basketball episodes

  • NBA Draft Special
    Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam and Don MacLean break down the Pac-12 players eligible to be selected in the 2019 NBA Draft. Don explains how he prepares college basketball players for the NBA Draft, and goes in-depth into the intense training regimen he provides (2:30). Don describes training both Bol Bol and KZ Okpala, and explains why Bol’s skill set is so special (18:54) and how Okpala’s defensive versatility will translate to the next level (23:28).

    Mike and Don also talk about the NBA potential for a number of other draft-eligible Pac-12 players, including Matisse Thybulle, Zylan Cheatham, Luguentz Dort, Kevin Porter Jr., Kenny Wooten, Kris Wilkes and Jaylen Hands. Don also describes his experience working with Zion Williamson (55:00), and talks about his incredible athleticism and jumping ability.
    1 hr
  • Oregon Asst. Mike Mennenga + Final Thoughts on the Season
    Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam and Don MacLean recap the Pac-12 season and talk about CJ Elleby and Jaylen Nowell’s NBA prospects (3:30). They also discuss Cal’s decision to hire Mark Fox (9:08), preview the analytics-based system Kyle Smith will bring to Washington State (14:37) and review some of the possible candidates for the UCLA head coaching position (19:32).

    Mike and Don interview Oregon assistant Mike Mennenga (28:18), and discuss the games at UCLA and USC that turned around the Ducks' season. Mennenga also talks about the positive energy Francis Okoro brought to the team (31:50) and Oregon’s philosophy of building strong relationships on the recruiting trail (41:00).

    Don talks about the process college players go through before declaring for the NBA draft (48:37), and on “Story Time with Don MacLean” he recalls the horrific wildfires and Borderline shooting in California last year and praises the responders and volunteers that banded together to help those affected (51:19).
    1 hr 1 min
  • Jim Harrick + Oregon in Sweet 16
    Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam and Don MacLean discuss Oregon advancing to the Sweet 16 and praise the Ducks consistency on defense (4:38). They also review Washington and Arizona State’s successful seasons (14:26) and applaud the direction of Pac-12 Basketball heading into next season (17:56).

    Mike and Don interview former UCLA head coach Jim Harrick (22:47), and discuss the recruiting process that brought Don to Westwood. Harrick also talks about the unselfishness of the 1995 UCLA National Championship team (26:22), and describes the type of head coach that can succeed at UCLA (41:15).

    Don evaluates the NBA potential for Washington’s Jaylen Nowell (45:33), and on “Story Time with Don MacLean” he recalls the one-on-one battle between big men Manute Bol and Gheorghe Muresan when they were teammates in the NBA (49:00).
    58 min
  • Altman, Hopkins & Hurley Interviews + NCAA Tournament Preview
    Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam and Don MacLean recap the Pac-12 Tournament, and share some of their favorite moments from Las Vegas (2:48). They discuss Washington’s Matisse Thybulle breaking Gary Payton’s conference steals record (6:46), and break down how Oregon was able to win four games in four days (14:52).

    Mike and Don go in-depth on the Pac-12 NCAA Tournament teams, 12-seed Oregon, 9-seed Washington and 11-seed Arizona State, and preview each of their first round matchups. They interview Oregon head coach Dana Altman (22:17), and ask him about Payton Pritchard’s phenomenal play to end the season. They talk to Washington head coach Mike Hopkins (37:33) and chat about the importance of an NCAA Tournament appearance for his senior class. They also interview Arizona State head coach Bobby Hurley (48:00), and discuss the Sun Devils playing in Dayton for the second consecutive season.

    Finally on “Story Time with Don MacLean” he recalls losing to Indiana in the NCAA Tournament, and discusses the pitfalls of teams being overconfident in March (55:57).
    1 hr 3 min
  • Matisse Thybulle Interview, Pac-12 Awards & Tournament Preview
    Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam and Don MacLean discuss the upcoming Pac-12 Tournament, and Don breaks down why Washington is still his favorite to win it all (1:13). They also talk about Oregon’s defensive dominance (7:35), highlight Colorado’s impressive finish to the regular season (8:56), and go over all of the Pac-12 Awards and All-Conference Teams (21:17).

    Mike and Don interview Washington’s Matisse Thybulle (27:39), and ask him about winning Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season. Thybulle also talks about his adjustment to playing zone defense (29:33) and why his Senior Day meant so much to him (42:44).

    Don evaluates the NBA potential for Oregon’s Louis King (38:44), and on “Story Time with Don MacLean” he recalls some of the highlights of being teammates with Allen Iverson on the Philadelphia 76ers (46:22).
    1 hr
  • P.J. Carlesimo Interview, Top 4 Seeds & Colorado to the NBA
    Pac-12 Networks’ Mike Yam and Don MacLean discuss Cal’s stunning victory over Washington and break down the reasons why the Huskies are likely to bounce back (1:13). They also talk about Arizona State’s important victory over Oregon State (5:00) and predict who will be the Top 4 seeds in the Pac-12 Tournament (8:30).

    Mike and Don interview Pac-12 Networks’ P.J. Carlesimo, and ask him about the overall state of the conference (12:00). P.J. also talks about Washington’s zone defense potentially surprising some teams in the NCAA Tournament (16:30) and recalls coaching legends like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson on the 1992 U.S. Olympic Dream Team (26:12).

    Don evaluates the NBA potential for Colorado’s Tyler Bey and McKinley Wright (38:44), and break down what areas of their game they need to improve to make it to the next level. Finally, on “Story Time with Don MacLean” he describes the amazing amount of talent on his youth teams and discusses Shawn Kemp’s incredible skill level growing up (46:22).
    59 min

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