Send us a text We have a special episode for you ABA lovers today. We have Co-Founder of The Dropping Dimes Foundation, Scott Tarter, and Film Maker, Michael Husain, on the podcast today! We get to know both of these gentlemen and learn all about the new film titled “The Waiting Game”. It is an amazing film about the ABA and the incredible battle between the NBA and a tiny not-for-profit working to gain full recognition for the men of the ABA. You do not want to miss this episode and be sur...
Send us a text We have been wanting to do this one for a long time. We are honored to have one of the best all-around athletes we have ever had on this show joining us today. Former NBA player Erick Strickland is in this house! The Husker Hall of Famer tells his hoops story from start to finish in an episode well worth the wait. When we say that Erick Strickland is one of the best all-around athletes we have ever had on this podcast, we truly mean it. In high school he earned Player of the ...
Send us a text We have been wanting to have this conversation for a very long time. It is an absolute honor to have Loren Woods on the podcast! The former NBA player joins us to take us down memory lane in an episode we know you’ll love! Loren Woods was ahead of his time. From passing, putting the ball on the floor, scoring from the outside, protecting the rim, his agility and mobility…he simply could do it all. He played his college hoops at Wake Forest before transferring to Arizona where h...
Send us a text This episode was recorded in Season 3, Episode 10 and is being reposted in loving memory of Larry Miller. What an honor it was to have one of the greatest players in ACC history and one of the best players to ever wear a UNC jersey on the podcast. Larry Miller joined us to share his basketball experiences from one of the more fascinating eras of hoops. You will see his number 44 hanging in the rafters. Larry Miller is known as the recruit who helped spark the North Carolina pr...
Send us a text We know you Big East and Friar fans are going to be pumped for this one. Marques Bragg joins us for another great episode! The former Providence and NBA Player shares his hoops journey from start to finish in a conversation we know you’ll enjoy. Marques Bragg had a successful career at Providence where he co-led the Big East in field goal percentage with Dikembe Mutumbo in 1991. He went on to have a successful career in the NBA, CBA and Overseas. We earned CBA Newcomer of the ...
Send us a text The real hoopers know just how special this one is. When you talk about one of the greatest high school basketball hoops resumes in the history of the state of California, this one ranks towards the top. Taylor King joins us to share his basketball story! Taylor King starred at Mater Dei High School where he had a legendary high school career finishing as Orange County’s all-time leading scorer, 2nd all-time in rebounds, 2nd all-time in 3 pointers made, and led his team ...
Send us a text Joe Alexander comes back for another episode! The former West Virginia, NBA and Overseas star joins us to catch up and talk about his new mentorship program that helps serious athletes with professional dreams get to the next level. This is such a great episode to learn about his program and what it truly takes to be a high level college and professional athlete. Go back and listen to Season 3 Episode 33 to learn about Joe Alexander’s basketball story if you haven’t alrea...
Send us a text We have been looking forward to an episode like this for a very long time. We have our first mascot on the podcast today! Kenn Solomon AKA Rocky is in the house! The legendary Denver Nuggets mascot shares his journey and incredible stories in an episode you do not want to miss out on. Kenn Solomon was the Denver Nuggets SuperMascot for 33 years. He is without a doubt one of the (IF NOT THE) most legendary NBA Mascots and staples in the game. He was inducted into the Mascot Ha...
Send us a text We have our first guest of the new year on today! For the first time ever on this show, we have a Harlem Globetrotter! Curley Boo Johnson shares his hoops story from beginning to end in an episode you do not want to miss. The Peoria legend made a name for himself with his incredible ball handling abilities. He is the first athlete to have his jersey number retired at Loras College and stood out enough to be recognized by the Harlem Globetrotters. He earned the title “The Worl...
Send us a text We have a guest who was a part of basketball history on the podcast. Daniel Santiago is in the house! The former NBA player shares his hoops journey in an inspirational episode that we know you’re all going to love. We are truly blessed for this episode. Daniel Santiago is a proven winner at any level. He won two WAC Conference titles at New Mexico, an NAIA Conference Title, NAIA Player of the Year and seven championships in multiple countries. Daniel was also a key member on t...
Send us a text We have a special episode for all of you ABA fanatics! Bob Kuska joins us today to share his journey in hoops and writing. We also have a great conversation about his new book titled Balls of Confusion: Pro Basketball Goes to War (1965-70). Kuska has authored 4 basketball books so he has some really incredible hoops insight. Kuska shares great stories about playing against Wooster & Hug High School, Bill Cartwright, Edgar Jones, Archie Clark, his new book and MUCH more! He ...
Send us a text Our local fans will appreciate this episode! We have a special guest that we have wanted to have on this show for a very long time. Chad Bell is in the house! The former Nevada Wolf Pack star joins Zach for a conversation that we know will have a huge impact on our listeners. Chad Bell is from Inglewood CA where the hoops scene is no joke. He played his college basketball at New Mexico and of course for our very own Nevada Wolfpack. He went on to have a successful professiona...
Send us a text We are beyond honored to have this conversation today. Derrick Gervin joins us for a conversation we will never forget. The Gervin name is perhaps one of the most well respected names both on and off the court and top tier basketball royalty! We are truly blessed for this episode. Derrick Gervin is the brother of Iceman George Gervin. He made a name for himself with a Hall of Fame career at UTSA where he is known as the school's first true athletic superstar and one of two pl...
Send us a text Carson City is represented on the show today. Coach Vince Inglima is in the house! Coach Inglima takes time to share his playing and coaching journey in an episode that will give young athletes (from our area especially) the vision to expand their future in hoops beyond high school. Vince Inglima attended Carson High School. He was a late bloomer going from a backup guard on the Freshman team to earning Sierra League Player of the Year as a Senior. He went on to have a Hall o...
Send us a text We have a University of Minnesota great in the house! Ralph Sampson III joins us for an episode we know you will love. Our local listeners who supported our Reno Bighorns back in the day especially! Ralph Sampson III is the son of the Hall of Fame player Ralph Sampson. He carved out an amazing high school career making a name for himself quickly. He went on to have a great career at University of Minnesota where he joined Kevin McHale and Mychal Thompson as one of the few pla...
Send us a text What an honor this is! We have basketball royalty on the podcast today. Jackie Stiles is in the house! The SMS legend, WNBA All-star and Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer joins us for an episode that is a must listen. Before Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Plum, there was Jackie Stiles. Jackie Stiles is from small town Claflin Kansas and starred at Claflin High School. She led the whole country in scoring and holds just about every High School scoring record in the state if Kansas im...
Send us a text For the first time on this show we finally have a former WNBA player on the podcast! This one is even more special because our local listeners will remember this name as well. Jordan Adams Smith is in the house! The Moapa Valley High School and New Mexico legend shares her journey in hoops for an episode you don't want to miss. Jordan Adams Smith is from Overton Nevada where she has an incredible high school athletics resume. She was a 4x State Champion and 2x State MVP in Vo...
Send us a text For the first time ever we have Idaho State represented on the podcast. Idaho State legend and former NBA player Steve Hayes is in the house! It is an honor to have Steve share his hoops journey for an episode we know you’ll love. Steve Hayes was a high school standout in the state of Idaho. He went on to play for Idaho State where he led the Big Sky in both scoring and rebounding. He is Idaho States all time leader in rebounds and blocks. He is also 2nd all time in sco...
Send us a text We have a special episode for all of you hoop heads out there. We have a Duke legend on the podcast today! It is an absolute honor to have Gene Banks with us for an episode that you do NOT want to miss. Gene Banks is simply a basketball legend. He is the 1st ever McDonald’s All-American MVP and he is known as the one who jumpstarted Duke University into a national power. Banks helped lead Duke to the National Championship game a Freshman after a losing season. He was the ...
Send us a text We’re excited to drop this episode today. It is an honor to have Adam Drexler on the podcast. The pro hooper and son of Clyde Drexler shares his journey in basketball for an episode we know you’ll enjoy. Any hoop fan knows the Drexler name as his father Clyde Drexler is one of the all-time greats to ever play the game. Adam Drexler however has made a name for himself and shares his impressive journey in basketball. He played at both LMU and Houston before continuing his...