🎙️ The SplashCast with Reggie and Norwood – Ep. 196: "Let That Hurt Go"🔸 HBCU News Around the CultureCIAA brings baseball back (time)HBCU players invited to the MLB Combine (time)Michael Vick causes ticket prices to surge (time)Prairie View named #1 recruiter in the SWAC (time)Sapphire Golf Tour making waves (time)VSU dominates with Lunabotics innovation (time)🔸 HoopsWNBA players denied visas by U.S. Embassy – 17 Senegalese women (time)All-Star voting is heating up (time)NBAOKC Thunder: your new NBA champs (time)Tyrese Haliburton suffers torn Achilles (time)Pacers’ trade (time)Ime Udoka gets an extension in Houston (time)KD trade rumors swirl again (time)Khris Middleton picks up option (time)Daniel Gafford re-signs with the Mavericks (time)Ace Bailey’s basketball journey + Sharife Cooper's dad connection (time)🔸 FootballNCAA: Winning everywhere – who’s up next? (time)NFL:Falcons letting the young guys cook (time)Travis Hunter officially signs (time)Jaire Alexander heads to the Ravens (time)C.J. Mosley retires – salute to a career (time)💥 Like, follow, and subscribe to stay locked in with The SplashCast🌍 Join the community: SplashCast vs The World

We're back with a full-court press on culture, chaos, and clutch plays. Episode 195 – Slobberknocker – brings everything from triple-doubles to terrible fits and deep dives on who's still unsigned. Let's go! 🔥🔥 HBCU News Around The Culture:SWAC Schools opt IN to expanded exposure Shannon Harris named UFL Coach of the Year 🏆Falcons promote HBCU alum to QB coach 🙌1st Black female pit crew member makes history in NASCAR 🏁👏🏀 Basketball Breakdown:WNBAAngel Reese TRIPLE DOUBLE ➕ Hair Pull 🔥Caitlin Clark vs Angel Reese round whatever... we love it 😎Mebounds is a thing. 💼Trademark filed. 🧨Rhyne Howard GOES CRAZY NBAKelvin Sampson inks new deal ✍🏾Magic/Grizz trade analysisSteven Adams re-signs with Rockets 🚀Josh Hart sounds off on Thibs 🎙️Quin Snyder critique 👀Chuck’s thoughts hit like a pick-and-roll 💬SGA’s dad trippin 🤔Dallas draft strategy breakdownNBA Finals:Game 5 live reaction 🔍Ugly fits + awkward dads Haliburton’s pops & Reggie Miller commentary 🤐🏈 Football Focus:NCAAMoney Talks Cam Newton enters the chat 🎤🤑 NIL power plays and payout pathsNFLFalcons roster updateWho’s still unsigned? And WHY?Shemar Stewart’s possible gap year 🤔Travis Hunter’s situation 👀What's up with all these 2nd-rounders?💬 Tap in, Sound off, and as always — Like, Follow, Subscribe and Tell a Friend to Tell a Friend! 🗣️

We go Around the Culture for Episode 194, covering big moves, bigger issues, and a whole lot of hoops, hits, and headlines. 🎧🔥 HBCU News & Quick Hits:FAMU AD locked up 🚨Celebration Bowl 2025 lands on ABC 📺NSU vs Delaware State to play at Lincoln Financial Field 🏟️Champ Long transfers to NCAT 💼Black College Football Hall of Fame inducts new legends 🏆Fisk Gymnastics program discontinued 💔Howard athletes make the Dean’s List 🧠✨🏀 Basketball Breakdown:A’ja Wilson DOMINATES again 👑Lance vs Beasley gets weird 😬Finals Schedule + Thibs out of NYC 👋Who replaces him? 👀Hawks make front office moves 📊Suns hire Jordan Ott ☀️Russell Westbrook gets EuroLeague offer 🌍Gold Child Wemby shining 🌟Magic’s Reheat jerseys… what are those?? 🔥🥴🏈 Football Focus:NCAA clears path for direct pay to players 💸$2.8B in back pay on the table 🏦Ole Miss QB Austin Simmons graduates… at 19 😳🎓NFL updates:A-Rod to SteelersNick Chubb to TexansJaire Alexander releasedVikings long snapper tussles in church?? 😳🙏💬 Plus: Black Dads, Nembhell, Halliburton drama, and your favorite segment... Pods is on DOPE! 😵‍💫📢 Like, Follow, Subscribe, and Tell a Friend to Tell a Friend.

📄 We found The Wright One in Episode 193, and this one covers everything from HBCUs to hoops to helmet hits. 🏈🏀🎓🚨 HBCU Around the Culture:Fort Valley vs FAMU coming to ATL 🔥Spicy ADs Tuskegee’s first-ever night gameCoach Odums joins the NFL's Diversity FellowshipHoops:👟 On the Court: Angel Reese drops a logo + sneaker deal NBA Finals Preview is here 🏆SGA at the line, Knicks hats gone wild, and KD sends love Zion’s in legal trouble again 😬Football🏈 SEC asks: Why are we still in the NCAA? GT buys 7-6 Rings?Falcons:Falcons legend pod squad: Julio, Roddy & HarryCobee Bryant hype train is leaving the stationNFL Vet drops 3 books in 13 months📚Mason Rudolph x Trump (yes, you read that right)Vikings keep GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah locked in

We kick things off with HBCU headlines: -PVAMU loads up with 35+ transfers, -Plenette Pierson joins their staff,-Savannah State makes history with an MLB ump, -BCU secures a $300K grant from the NBA Foundation.In hoops, Caitlin Clark breaks the 20/10 record in just 42 games, Angel Reese becomes the fastest to 450/450,The Dream unveil a slick new court design. Real Madrid and Barcelona may shut down basketball academies, Derek Fisher’s wild takes raise eyebrows. The NBA hands out its end-of-season awards — who made MVP, All-NBA, and All-Defensive?In the playoffs: Knicks vs Pacers predictions stay split (Norwood’s still riding with Indy), and the Wolves vs OKC battle NIL money talks: Buford drops $62M on a stadium, and a USC booster threatens to pull the plug.On the NFL side: the Falcons honor their “Protector of the Year,” Broncos stay out the portal, and Demaryius Thomas gets enshrined. Joe Thuney resets the guard market, Charles Woodson becomes a Browns partner, and Irsay’s daughters prepare for the next chapter. Plus, NFL athletes now cleared for Olympic dreams!

Episode 191 – Keep It On Ya

This week, the guys dive deep into the culture, cash, and chaos across sports. In HBCU news, FAMU snags titles in baseball and track, controversial choice for new president, while Savannah James launches a skincare collab with Howard, and Magic Johnson drops $500K on Xavier.

On the hardwood, Napheesa Collier links up with Jordan Brand, while the Liberty get their rings and the Valkyries purge their rookies. The NBA’s got big-money problems brewing in Boston, a potential arena upgrade for the Spurs, and Masai Ujiri possibly eyeing Atlanta. Are the Wizards finally developing something?

Playoff predictions continue: Knicks vs. Pacers (split decision) and Wolves vs. OKC (both go Wolves in 7). Meanwhile, Sac State is making NCAA noise.

On the gridiron, the NFL “pauses” its diversity efforts, Fred Warner gets paid, Brock Purdy secures a $265M bag, and Shedeur Sanders lands another deal.

🔥 HBCU News Around The CultureSantonio Holmes joins Central State’s staffJackson State goes back-to-backAnquan Boldin Jr. heads to FAMUUAPB takes the national chipBenedict Cheer in A’ja Wilson’s Nike ad🏀 HoopsNCAA: Todd Golden extendedNBA: MJ to NBC, Magic & Angel Reese team up on financial literacyLottery Results + Playoffs Preview Pacers get the Cavs outta here Knicks get the Celtics to the brink Prayers up for Jayson Tatum Wolves 1 win away from back to back conference finals Thunder vs Nuggets OKC grabs the series lead🏈 Football Around the League NCAA:Cam Rising retires, Jordan Hudson cleared, Fran Brown signs NIL dealNFL:Bengals drama: Hendrickson & the rookiesSteelers mess: Pickens to Dallas?Carr retires,Jayden Higgins gets paid, and JOK to PUP for the Browns

🎙 Episode 189 – Draft Dreams, Coaching Moves & Playoff Predictions

🏀 Hoops Talk:

College ball news kicks off with Sac State, Shaq, and Mikey headlines, while 106 players file for the 2025 NBA Draft. In the league, Dyson Daniels locks in MIP, and Kenny Atkinson named COY. Major coaching shakeups: Popovich slides to President of Basketball Ops, Mitch Johnson takes over, Will Hardy extended, Doug Christie becomes permanent Kings HC, and more.

🏆 Playoff Chaos:

Brunson ends Detroit’s season, and Lakers drama continues with Ham vs Reddick and passive-aggressive LeBron. Big questions surround Giannis’s future and whether the Clippers should run it back with Kawhi and Harden. Game 1 losses hit hard—Cavs fall to Pacers (Norwood: Pacers in 7, Reggie: Pacers in 6).

Celtics vs Knicks? Norwood picks Knicks in 6, Reggie goes Celtics in 7.

TWolves vs Warriors? Both say Wolves in 6.

Thunder vs Nuggets? Norwood: OKC in 6, Reggie: OKC in 7. Let the debates begin!

🏈 Football Around the League – Drink Break:

Sherrone Moore suspended, Iowa State’s gambling troubles, and UT’s budget buzz. In the NFL: DROY odds, Falcons defensive core, PAY PURDY, and the latest on the Tuck Cut.

Listen in, it’s Splashcast time! 💦🏆

In Episode 188 of The SplashCast we delve into the latest headlines shaping the intersection of sports, culture, and community.

We kick off with Brad Holmes' tribute to HBCUs by donning a North Carolina A&T jersey, sparking conversations about representation and pride.

The NFL Draft is in full swing, with Carson Vinson's selection by the Ravens and Shedeur Sanders' unexpected move to the Browns making waves.

We also pay our respects to the late Dick Barnett, a legend whose impact transcended the court.​

On the hardwood, the NBA playoffs are heating up.

Evan Mobley earns Defensive Player of the Year honors, while the Bucks face a tough exit after Damian Lillard's Achilles injury.

The Lakers find themselves on the brink of elimination, trailing 3-1 to the Timberwolves. In the WNBA, Unrivaled is rewriting the playbook, offering players equity and a platform that pays dividends.​

Join us as we break down these stories and more, offering insights and analysis on the events that matter most.

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