Zoom The TBT

By Charge + Haner

Charge + Haner present "Zoom The TBT", a podcast about The Basketball Tournament & the road to $1M.... more

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The podcast currently has 188 episodes available.

Zoom The TBT episodes:

June 20, 2023 ZoomTheTBT S4 Ep11: 06/19/23: The G League + TBT w/ Garrett Martz, GM of the Fort Wayne Champs
As the premier developmental league for the NBA, The Basketball Tournament and the G League have always had a close relationship.
To explore this further, Haner directed traffic as Charge (G League fan of the Canton/Cleveland Charge) and Fort Wayne Champs GM Garrett Martz (former staffer at the Fort Wayne Mad Ants) discussed TBT and the G League, including:
- How the G League balances the needs of development and fan interaction.
- How Martz and the Fort Wayne Champs came into existence.
- How the TBT opens some doors for players in his agency (Potter Sports Group).
- Early thoughts on some potential TBT matchups at the Xavier Regional.
Let's Get It.
#yourteamsyourtournament
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46min
June 16, 2023 ZoomTheTBT S4 Ep10: 06/13/23: India Rising (Brown Ballers) w/ Gautam Kapur (GM)
With basketball being a truly global game, it's always interesting to talk with teams from different backgrounds about the game that unites us all.
India Rising, a collection of players of Indian descent, is trying to make their mark on The Basketball Tournament in their second run in TBT.
Charge and Haner welcome Gautam Kapur (GM) of India Rising to discuss
- the Genesis of the team concept
- what impact last year's run had on the Indian hoops community
- how big basketball can get in India
- what it means to be a 'brown baller'
Let's Get It.
#yourteamsyourtournament
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24min
June 15, 2023 ZoomTheTBT S4 Ep09: 06/14/23 - ''TBT Bracketology: One Week Out"
One week before The Basketball Tournament 2023 Bracket Reveal, our faithful zoomcasters Charge and Haner show you their last stab at where the field stands.
What teams are we hearing are running, where, and what seed they can expect?
Let's Get It!
#YourTeamsYourTournament
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56min
June 13, 2023 ZoomTheTBT S4 Ep08: 06/08/23: Program for Autism w/ Delroy James (SF) + Griffin Taylor (GM)
While alumni teams and high level overseas players are the lifeblood of The Basketball Tournament, a team playing for a cause will always grab fans and attention.
Last season's Autism Army made it all the way to the TBT final, only falling one game short in a loss to Blue Collar U (Buffalo Alumni), gaining fans and publicity for their cause on their journey.
In one of the more interesting conversations we've had in a while, Charge and Haner welcome Delroy James (SF) and Griffin Taylor (GM) of the newly renamed Program for Autism to discuss:
- Last year's incredible run, ending in both heartbreak and joy as Delroy welcomed a new child to his family.
- What the atmosphere was like at the Rucker last TBT.
- Delroy's son's charity org: https://www.jaylensspectrum.org/
- The Program, a new Brooklyn based basketball initiative
- And how this squad can ride their unselfishness and shot making to a TBT title.
Let's Get It.
#yourteamsyourtournament
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30min
June 12, 2023 ZoomTheTBT S4 Ep07: 06/06/23: Happy Valley Hoopers (PennSt Alum) w/John Harrar (F/GM)U
First time alumni teams always have some training wheels when they run in The Basketball Tournament. With that in mind, Charge and Haner welcome John Harrah, GM and Forward for Happy Valley Hoopers, the Penn State Alumni team making their first bid to be in the TBT.
While John records this backlit like a classic horror film, we discussed:- What playing second division Spain was like- Why did it take Penn State so long to get an alumni team together- What the roster might look likeWe also have a rather idiotic story from Haner....
Let's Get It.
#yourteamsyourtournament
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21min
June 11, 2023 ZoomTheTBT S4 Ep06: 06/06/23: HBCU w/ Robert Jones (HC of Norfolk State)
One of the more interesting stories in The Basketball Tournament 2022 was the rise of a very competitive HBCUnited team, fighting its way to the Rucker regional final, only losing by a single point to TBT finalist Autism Army.
Charge and Haner welcome Robert Jones, HC of both TBT's HBCUnited and Norfolk State, a D1 MBB team in the MEAC.
We discuss the misconceptions of what it means to play at an HBCU, how the United can make the next step in TBT, and if winning a cool million would be as cool as beating Mizzou in 2012.
Let's Get It.
#yourteamsyourtournament
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24min
June 11, 2023 ZoomTheTBT S4 Ep05: 06/06/23: The NIL in TBT w/Patrick MacWilliams of the Massachusetts Collective
Funding a TBT team is getting more and more important as costs of participating continue to rise, so what role does money play in helping teams get on the court?
Charge and Haner welcome Patrick MacWilliams of the Massachusetts Collective to discuss how the University of Massachusetts alumni TBT team "The Commonwealth" came together, and what it can do to come out of the Syracuse region.
We discuss the role of NIL in TBT and college athletics, what the future holds for the college program, and perhaps what might be a fun A10 rivalry game against Rhody Way in The Basketball Tournament...
Let's Get It.
#yourteamsyourtournament
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25min
June 09, 2023 ZoomTheTBT S4 Ep04c BONUS 2: 6/07/23 - TBT Bubble Watch - 6/8/23
With this being the most competitive bid selection climate in The Basketball Tournament history, Charge and Haner discussed the cases for five teams right along the cut line.
We discuss the squads that want to crash the party, scare some one seeds, and maybe walk out with the TBT2021 $1M bag.
Teams featured in order:
- Peacock Nation (St. Peter's Alums)
- the NAWF
- the Cru (Valpo Alums)
- Primetime Players
- We Are D3
We had a lot of fun. Who do YOU think needs to be in the #TBT2023?
After all, it's still #YourTeamsYourTournament
Let's get it.
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45min
June 08, 2023 ZoomTheTBT S4 Ep04 BONUS: 6/07/23 - "Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself" - TBT Legends ALS + TNT combine
As bids tighten with the most competitive TBT bubble EVER, the rich get richer.
Charge and Haner welcome Team Challenge ALS GM Sean Marshall and Florida TNT GM Terry Hughes to discuss TBT's newest POWERHOUSE in the merged Challenge ALS Florida.
What does this mean for the rest of the field? What region does everyone else need to flee? How do these two LOADED rosters make it seamless.
Swing by as we discuss this ground shaking TBT news!
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16min
May 26, 2023 ZoomTheTBT S4 Ep04: 05/18/23 - ''A bid the hard way, win the Beasley!"
With a TBT bid becoming more and more precious, alternative ways of getting in are becoming very valuable. One way to get in is to win the Vic Beasley (https://www.brighter-days.org/register/) Brighter Days 5on5 Tournament.
TBT veterans Ced Brooks (Ft. Hood Wounded Warriors) and Bryan Tracy (formerly Utah Valor) have joined forces under the "Men of Honor" banner and are trying to EARN their way to TBT.
We chat odds, the Beasley Event, and the merits of joining forces. Is a renaming of the team to Ft. Hood on tap? Only time will tell.
Give this a listen to see the outside of the TBT process.
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21min

FAQs about Zoom The TBT:

How many episodes does Zoom The TBT have?

The podcast currently has 188 episodes available.