🎙 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.

Landry FIelds fired in shocking move by the Atlanta HawksNFL Draft 2025 preview for the Atlanta Falcons

**Episode 186 – Cheers, Coaching Changes & Chaos in the League****🔥 HBCU Culture Check-In:** NC A&T goes back-to-back in **Cheer Championships**, while WSSU secures the first-ever **CIAA Flag Football title** 🏆. Bobby Rome II takes over at **Chicago State**, and former NBAer Kyle O’Quinn steps into a leadership role. Grambling taps **Patrick Crarey** as their new MBB head coach.**🏀 Hoops – Drink Break:** **Paige Bueckers** secures the bag with a 3-year deal from the Women’s Basketball League 💰. Over at USC, **Milaysia Fulwiley is out** while **Ta’Niya Latson is in**. Coaching carousel spins wild: **Mike Malone**, **David Griffin**, and **3 Suns coaches** all shown the door. Meanwhile, **Chauncey Billups gets an extension**. Giddey hits the 1000/500/500 mark, and the Pistons are trying to gatekeep fans.**🏈 Football Around the League:** RIP to LSU WR **Kyran Lacy** 🙏. JD Vance fumbles the political football, and **Nico Iamaleava leaves Tennessee**. In the NFL, **Pitre gets extended**, **Patrick Peterson retires**, and **Dwight Freeney** takes on a new player development role at Syracuse. Oh—and Maxx Crosby is now an Assistant GM**Tune into the Splashcast!** 🎧💦

Episode 185 - Finger Guns

HBCU News Around The Culture:
Mickey Joseph makes waves with HBCU buyout suggestions 💰, Terron Armstead calls it a career, and PVAMU strikes gold again as bowling champs! 🏆

🏀 Hoops (Drink Break):
The Basketball Hall of Fame inductees are loaded: Melo, Dwight, Maya, Sue Bird, and more legends step into immortality. Meanwhile, college hoops stays spicy—AJ Dybantsa puts Angel Reese on a poster, UConn WBB reclaims the crown, and Flau’jae Johnson says “I’m not done yet.” 👀

🏀 NBA Talk:
Is Ja Morant the issue? From calling Ware a pigeon to flashing finger guns, it’s time for a real convo. Plus, Amir Khan’s coaching stock rises, and we ask: should Ja be traded?

🏈 Football News Around The League:
T.O. stuck in an Uber?! Joe Milton lands in Dallas, the Texans get sued by their own fans 😬, and Jason Whitlock gets told to hush.

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🔥 HBCU News Around The Culture! 🔥

🏀 NSU locks in Coach Robert Jones till 2032! 🔒

💰 Ben Crump drops $10K on TSU Hockey 🏒💵

🥊 Morehouse brings home a National Boxing Championship! 🏆

🏀 Hoops Talk!
👀 Van Lith’s 5th Elite Eight run! 🔥
🚨 Juju’s torn ACL—tough break! 😞
🏆 Sparks retiring Candace Parker’s jersey! 🏀💜
😱 Taylor Jenkins fired?! Who's next?? 🤔
💥 Pistons & T-Wolves throw hands! 🤯

🏈 Football Vibes!
💰 Deion lands a contract extension at Colorado! 🏔️
👀 Kirk Cousins to Cleveland?! 🤨
🔥 NFC East: The Home of the Black QB! 💪🏾🏆
🤝 A-Rod & DK Metcalf playing catch?! 👀

💡 Final Thoughts: The NFL needs to steal UFL’s first-down tech! 🏈💡

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🎙️ Episode 183 of The SplashCast is here, and we’ve got a jam-packed lineup! 🏆🔥 🎷 HBCU News Around The Culture - Tennessee State & Auburn making moves in coaching hires 🏈 - Southern U Lady Jaguars making history in the SWAC tourney 🏆 - Alabama State wins on a full-court miracle! ⛹🏽‍♂️ 🏀 Hoops Talk - JuJu injury update 😱 - The Knicks are running out of steam right on Thibs’ schedule 🏃‍♂️💨 - Are Josh Giddey & Coby White the new Jordan & Pippen? 👀 🏈 Football Rundown - Deion’s got new hires & a Jamboree proposal at Colorado 🌟 - Syracuse says yes to the challenge 🤝 - UGA stays in the news for all the wrong reasons 🚔💨 - Jameis to the Giants? 👀 Tap in NOW! 🎧🎥 #TheSplashcast #SportsTalk #HBCU #Braves #NBA #NFL #CollegeFootball

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HBCU News Around The Culture

• Alabama State wins SWAC MBB Tourney
• Southern wins SWAC WBB Tourney
• NSU WBB and MBB Punch Tickers to March Madness
• Hampton Alum gets sculpture

Hoops

• Womens Hoops
• Flaujae Clear 5 Million in Debt for Louisiana Families
• Angel Reese Unrivaled DPOY
• Lockout Looming?
• Dream considering Opener at State Farm Arena

NBA

• Knicks Drama
• Hart and Thibs get into it
• Mikal wants rest
• Brunson Out for awhile

NBA Injuries

• Mark Williams is hurt?
• Mavs could be forced to forfeit games
• Sixers have 96 Percent of their payroll sidelined
• Giddey 88-96 Million?

Football News Around The League

NCAA

• UNLV Doesn't Have Dan Mullen’s Contract

NFL Foolishness and Free Agency

• Bengals Sign Higgins and Chase
• Texans sign Stingley
• Chiefs and Commanders Tamper
• Aaron Rodgers Update
• Russell Wilson Update

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HBCU

• Eddie George's New Role

NCAAB

• JuJu Watkins Breaks Records

• Cara Lawson’s ACC Title –

• Cooper Flagg’s Draft Dilemma –

NBA

• Stephen A Smith Vs. LBJ

• Kendrick Vs. Chuck

• Mavs vs Nico

NFL

• What is going on in Ohio?

• Cleveland and Cincinnati offseason drama.

This week on The Splash Cast, the SWAC brings hoops to ATL, NBA trade chaos unfolds, and major NFL moves shake up the league!

🏀 SWAC in ATL – The SWAC Basketball Tournament is heading to Atlanta!
🔥 NBA Upsets & Standings – Dyson Daniels' defense, Hawks' season update, and the Celtics' shocking collapse.
💰 Trade Drama – Lakers' front office chaos and the fallout Nico gutting the Mavericks over the years
🚑 Injury Report – Major injuries for Embiid, Suggs, and Jrue Holiday.
🏈 NFL Moves & Changes – 1st down chains replaced, Tee Higgins franchised, and Stafford stays in LA.
💸 Falcons Talk – Falcons earn high marks as an organization, but Raheem Morris has a message for the critics!