No Shot Clock

No Shot Clock episodes:

• 03.13.2024

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 172: Breaking down the 2024 IHSA basketball state finals

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien’s weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. This week's episode is a look back at all the action in Champaign this weekend. Mike and Joe break down the state championship games, discuss the format, the crowds...

  
• 03.06.2024

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 171: Previewing the 2024 IHSA state finals

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien’s weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. This week's episode is all about the 2024 IHSA State Finals in Champaign. We break down the Class 4A and 3A games and take a quick look at the...

  
• 02.27.2024

  No Shot Clock high school basketball podcast, Ep. 170: Previewing the IHSA sectionals

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien’s weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. This week's episode opens with a discussion about the Kenwood news and then Mike and Joe dive into sectional previews, taking a look at each of the matchups in...

  
• 02.20.2024

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 169: Previewing the IHSA Class 4A regionals

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien’s weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. This week's episode is all about the regionals. Mike and Joe focus on the Class 4A bracket, going through each of the sectionals and talking about the best regional...

  
• 02.13.2024

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 168: Overlooked star players and successful teams

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien’s weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. Mike and Joe give their Two Takes and then take a look at several teams and players putting up big numbers and big win totals that haven't received much...

  
• 02.06.2024

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 167: Listener questions mailbag

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien’s weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. This episode is all questions and answers. Mike and Joe dive into a big mailbag full of questions from No Shot Clock listeners.

  
• 01.30.2024

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 166: The stock report

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien’s weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. Mike and Joe give their Two Takes on the busy week of basketball and then it is time for the Stock Report, where they decide to buy, sell or...

  
• 01.23.2024

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 165: Discussing the area's top five conferences

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien’s weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. Mike and Joe give their Two Takes on the busy week of basketball and rank the top five conferences in the Chicago area so far this season.

  
• 01.16.2024

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 164: Previewing the When Sides Collide shootout

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien’s weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. Mike and Joe give their Two Takes on the busy week of basketball and preview this weekend's When Sides Collide Shootout at Benet: Normal vs. DePaul Prep, Downers Grove...

  
• 01.09.2024

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 163: This season’s surprises

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien’s weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. Mike and Joe give their Two Takes on the busy week of basketball and break down four big surprises so far this season. New rules, conferences that have impressed...

  
• 01.02.2024

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 162: Reviewing the holiday tournaments

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien’s weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. Mike and Joe give their Two Takes on the busy week of basketball and look back at Pontiac, Proviso West, York, the Big Dipper and Hinsdale Central.

  
• 12.23.2023

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 161: 2023 Holiday Tournament preview

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien's weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. This is the annual holiday tournament preview episode. We dive into the fields at Pontiac, York's Jack Tosh, Proviso West, Hinsdale Central, Bloomington and Rich's Big Dipper.

  
• 12.19.2023

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 160: Listener mailbag

  Michael O’Brien and Joe Henricksen’s weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. In this week’s episode, we each give our two takes and then we jump right into a big mailbag of questions from the listeners.  Which players are NBA bound? Is...

  
• 12.12.2023

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 159: The case for No. 1, breaking down the top teams

  Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen's weekly look at Illinois high school basketball. In this week's episode, we each give our two takes and then we break down the eight teams that have a case to make to be ranked No. 1...

  
• 11.28.2023

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 158: This season’s first impressions

  Michael O’Brien and Joe Henricksen’s weekly breakdown of Illinois high school basketball.  In this week’s episode we give our first impressions of the season, our Two Takes and provide a look ahead at a busy week of basketball, including the Chicago...

  
• 11.20.2023

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 157: Preseason sleepers and storylines

  Michael O’Brien and Joe Henricksen’s weekly breakdown of Illinois high school basketball. In this week’s episode we talk about six sleeper teams, six underrated players and six storylines we’ll be following all season.

  
• 11.14.2023

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 156: Revealing the 2023-34 preseason Super 25 rankings

  Michael O’Brien and Joe Henricksen’s weekly look at Illinois high school basketball is back for a tenth season.  This episode is all about the preseason Super 25 rankings. We go in-depth on the top teams and discuss each of the 25...

  
• 03.14.2023

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 155: Reviewing the IHSA State Finals

  The season has wrapped up. Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien look back at the IHSA State Finals, breaking down the action in Class 4A, 3A and 2A.

  
• 03.08.2023

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 154: Previewing the IHSA state finals

  The big week has arrived. It's state finals time. Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien preview all of this week's action in Champaign.  Mike and Joe start out with a discussion of Downers Grove North's big win against Kenwood and then break...

  
• 02.27.2023

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 153: Previewing the sectionals and looking back at the regionals

  Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen comb through the brackets and preview the most enticing sectional matchups of the Illinois High School Association state basketball playoffs.  We also look back at some of the biggest regional final games.

  
• 02.20.2023

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 152: Previewing the regionals

  The playoffs are here. Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien go in-depth on the Class 4A regionals, discussing some underdogs and some of the best matchups around the state this week. The episode wraps up with a quick look at some Class...

  
• 02.14.2023

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 151: Regular season winners, city tournament review

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien's weekly discussion of high school basketball.  This episode starts off with Two Takes, hitting on a variety of topics.  Then Mike and Joe go through some of the "winners" from the regular season, some tournaments, teams and...

  
• 01.31.2023

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 150: Selecting surprise teams, breakout underclassmen and more

  Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen's weekly discussion of high school basketball.  This episode starts off with Two Takes, hitting on a variety of topics, from Hinsdale Central to the Public League.  Then Mike and Joe take part in a multiple choice test,...

  
• 01.24.2023

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 149: Listener questions

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien’s weekly discussion of high school basketball.  This episode begins with a look back at the When Sides Collide shootout and then we dive into a big listener mailbag full of questions.

  
• 01.17.2023

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 148: Kenwood’s rise, When Sides Collide Preview

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien’s weekly discussion of high school basketball.    This episode begins with a look back at the big Simeon vs. Kenwood game. Then we do our regular Two Takes segment, which includes a look at state tournament attendance...

  
• 01.10.2023

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 147: The Stock Report

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien's weekly discussion of high school basketball.  This episode begins with the regular Two Takes segment and then we dive into the annual stock report, declaring if we would buy or sell stock in a team based...

  
• 01.03.2023

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 146: Breaking down the holiday tournaments

  Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen look back at the busy holiday tournament week.  We go in-depth on Proviso West, York, Pontiac and the Big Dipper. Other tournaments mentioned include DeKalb, Bloomington, Pekin, Centralia, Maine East, IC Catholic, Hinsdale Central and Effingham/Teutopolis,...

  
• 12.24.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 145: Holiday tournament previews

  Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen sit down and preview the state's biggest holiday basketball tournaments in this episode.  We go in-depth on Pontiac, Bloomington, York, Proviso West and the Big Dipper and take a look at a handful of other tournaments...

  
• 12.20.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 144: Answering listener questions

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien take on a big mailbag, answering questions from the listeners. They also give their Two Takes.  Topics include which teams still have something to prove, what the future holds for several prominent holiday tournaments, which schools...

  
• 12.13.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 143: Early surprise teams

  Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen break down six teams that have surprised us through the first three weeks of the season.  We also give our Two Takes, which includes a look at the DuPage Valley conference, some unknown players turning heads...

  
• 12.06.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 142: Reviewing the Chicago Elite Classic

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien talk about last weekend's loaded Chicago Elite Classic in this week's episode.  We also discuss the new recruiting/transfer rule that has been proposed and debate whether or not the area's top 10-15 teams are stronger overall...

  
• 11.29.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 141: The season opens with a bang

  Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen are back with their weekly discussion of high school basketball.   The season is underway. We break down two of the biggest games of the first week: Kenwood vs. Young and Joliet West vs. St. Rita and...

  
• 11.21.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 140: This season’s top storylines

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien's weekly discussion of high school basketball is back and all geared up for the first day of the season.    In this episode we discuss some of this year's top storylines, break down some sleeper teams that...

  
• 11.15.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 139: Breaking down the preseason Super 25 rankings

  Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen's weekly look at Illinois high school basketball is back for a new season.  This episode is all about the preseason Super 25 rankings. We go in-depth on the top teams and discuss each of the 25...

  
• 03.15.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 138: Recapping the IHSA basketball state finals

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien take a look back at the Illinois High School Association's state finals.  There's a lot to cover after a busy weekend of state championship basketball: Where does Glenbard West rank among the state's all-time great teams?...

  
• 03.09.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 137: Previewing the IHSA basketball state finals

  Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen break down the Illinois High School Association's state finals.  We take a look at the semifinals in all four classes and talk about the tournament's return to Champaign.

  
• 02.22.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 136: Regional preview

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien break down the week in high school basketball. Mike and Joe give their Two Takes and then dive into a look at some of the most competitive games and best storylines in the IHSA state...

  
• 02.15.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 135: Surprise teams, breakout players

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien break down the week in high school basketball. The episode opens with some listener questions, and then Mike and Joe give their Two Takes.

  
• 02.08.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 134: Mailbag and in-depth review of Sierra Canon vs. Glenbard West

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien break down the week in high school basketball. The episode opens with a mailbag and then Mike and Joe give their Two Takes. We dive into more than a dozen listener questions and also go in-depth...

  
• 02.01.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 133: Previewing Glenbard West-Sierra Canyon and the city tournament

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien break down the week in high school basketball. The episode opens with a mailbag and then Mike and Joe give their Two Takes. This week's feature segment is all previews. We take a look at the...

  
• 01.25.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 132: The Stock Report

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien break down the week in high school basketball. The episode opens with a mailbag and then Mike and Joe give their Two Takes. This week's feature is one of the most popular every season, The Stock...

  
• 01.19.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 131: Listener mailbag, When Sides Collide preview

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien break down the week in high school basketball. The episode opens with a mailbag and then Mike and Joe give their Two Takes. This week's feature is a look at the When Sides Collide shootout on...

  
• 01.11.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 130: Public League basketball heats up

  Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen return to the traditional No Shot Clock podcast format. The episode opens with a mailbag and then Mike and Joe give their Two Takes. We wrap things up with a look at an exciting week of...

  
• 01.04.2022

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 129: Reviewing the Holiday Tournaments

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien take a look back at a busy week of high school basketball, reviewing numerous holiday tournaments from all around the state.

  
• 12.24.2021

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 128: Holiday Tournament preview

  It's an all Holiday Tournament episode. Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen break down the brackets at Proviso West, Pontiac, York, Rich South, Hinsdale Central, Pekin, Bloomington, Centralia and Plano.

  
• 12.14.2021

  LISTEN: Early season surprises | No Shot Clock, Episode 127

  On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien discuss the Team Rose Classic and other action from a busy week of high school basketball. We answer some listener questions to open the episode and then give...

  
• 12.07.2021

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 126: December shootout recaps and previews

  On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien discuss the Chicago Elite Classic and other action from a busy week of high school basketball. Joe and Mike give their Two Takes and then give an in-depth...

  
• 11.30.2021

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 125: First week impressions.

  On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien break down what they saw in the opening week of the 2021-22 high school basketball season.  The episode wraps up with a look at the busy week ahead.

  
• 11.22.2021

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 124: Preseason Two Takes

  Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien continue to preview the 2021-22 high school basketball season.  We dive into the following topics: * Two surprise teams not in the rankings that could do big things. * Two seniors set to blossom this year  * Two breakout...

  
• 11.16.2021

  No Shot Clock, Ep. 123: Breaking down the Chicago Sun-Times preseason Super 25

  It's finally here. A real, full high school basketball season is on the way. The first games start on Monday. Get ready for the next five months with the preseason preview.  Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen start the season with an...