Shoot Hoops

Connor Odom, a longtime friend of mine and current Utah State Guard, joins the Shoot Hoops Podcast to discuss his basketball roots, his time at Oak Hill Academy, his battle with OCD, the transfer portal, and much more. Basketball is in Connor’s blood; his dad, Ryan Odom, played college ball at Hampden-Sydney College before coaching at Charlotte, Lenoir-Rhyne, UMBC, and Utah State. Connor’s grandfather, Dave Odom, played college ball at Guilford College before coaching at East Carolina, Wake Forest, and South Carolina. You’ll hear stories about Cam Thomas, UMBC upsetting UVA, Wake Forest and Tim Duncan, and legendary coach Dave Odom scolding me and Connor for dunking on an 8 foot hoop many years ago.

Will Coble is a 3 point specialist on the best D3 basketball team in the country. Last week, he and Randolph-Macon became National Champions in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He has won 76 of his last 78 games, dating back to his time as my teammate at Davidson Day School (NC). Although we play for rival schools (Hampden-Sydney and Randolph-Macon), I am thrilled for my best friend, teammate of 10 years, and arch rival NCAA Champion Will Coble. Listen in to this conversational podcast (S2:E2) to hear about our experiences as teammates, college players, rival opponents, and students of the game. More importantly, get inside of the mind of one of the top 3 point shooters in all of the NCAA (47.2%, 60 made 3FGs)!

Trey Livingston, an assistant basketball coach at Hampden-Sydney College, joins the Shoot Hoops Podcast to discuss several things: his basketball journey, what it’s like coaching D3, what he and other college recruiters look for in high school recruits, and finally, the late great Kobe Bryant. Kobe was an inspiration to us both and we debate precisely why he is a Top 6 player ever. The first episode of the second season of the Shoot Hoops Podcast is a must listen for everybody who loves hoops and Kobe, but also for current high school players who want to play in college!

Assistant Coach at Hampden-Sydney College, Bryson Gibson, joins the podcast yet again to catch up, give NBA predictions, and take part in a fun draft — “Coaches from TV Shows and Movies.”

This 25 minute episode is jam packed with information and interesting facts about LeBron James’ illustrious career and his impact on the city of Cleveland. I read a 7-page research paper that I wrote during my freshman year of college, titled “The Value of The King.” As I read through it, I stop and give context and perspective to the listener. You will learn a lot about LeBron James in this episode, including what makes him “the most valuable athlete in the history of American sports.”

Aaron Barton is a high school friend of mine and an avid fan of the game of basketball. To switch up perspectives and content, Aaron joined me on an episode unlike any other. We give our ROY, MVP, and DPOY picks, predict NBA Playoff Series Winners, discuss the reality of the MVP award, and touch on LeBron James’ first ever First Round Exit courtesy of the Phoenix Suns. This episode was recorded on Saturday, June 5th and released on Thursday, June 10th. Thanks for listening!

Caleb Kimbrough played basketball at the nationally ranked Guilford College in the early-mid 2000s and is now the head coach at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. He talks about his basketball journey, from Guilford College to the Washington Generals, and what it took to rebuild a successful program as the head coach at Hampden-Sydney. Later, we share our favorite NBA players, our All Time GOAT lists, and our 2021 Playoff Predictions. Most importantly, Coach Kimbrough touches on what college coaches, like himself, look for in players and recruits. If you’re a fan of the game, a dedicated player, or anything in between, you’ll want to tune in to the latest episode of Shoot Hoops.

Jackson Threadgill (6’6 SG) is a former teammate of mine who currently plays Division 1 basketball at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). We discuss his basketball journey, tell stories about the AAU teams we played on, and talk about our incredible Davidson Day experience; storytelling and nostalgia are prevalent in this episode. In addition to high school ball, Jackson gives me and the listeners a sneak peak into the life of a Division 1 basketball player; including what his average day looks like, the difference between high school ball and college ball, and his go to shooting workout. Get to know Jackson Threadgill on this episode of Shoot Hoops!

Starting with Bryson Gibson’s introduction and basketball journey; from high school to William Peace University to Head of Basketball Operations at Elon to assistant coach at Hampden-Sydney. Next, we touch on our favorite March Madness memories and Cinderella stories and dive into some interesting NBA opinions. LaMelo, Draymond, Kobe, Tim Duncan, Steph, KD, and many more. Towards the end, we even debate who is more influential; Justin Bieber or Drake?