Cele mai bune Hoopsfix podcast-uri (2024)

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How the Milton Keynes Breakers took the NBL by storm - with Pete Taylor & Josh Merrington - Ep. 116 1:03:58

12d ago1:03:58

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In episode 115 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Pete Taylor (Chair) and Josh Merrington (GM) of the Milton Keynes Breakers basketball club. Over the past seven years, Breakers have gone from 40 kids to over a 1000, while adding a Senior National League side that has got promoted every year and will be in Division 1 next season. Not only th…

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The realities of running a WBBL franchise - with Len Busch - Ep. 115 1:04:24

5M ago1:04:24

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For episode 115 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Sevenoaks Suns coach and owner Len Busch. The Suns, one of the most successful WBBL franchises and at the forefront of youth female basketball development pulled out of the top-flight this off-season due to ‘untenable’ costs. In this hour long episode we go in depth with Len on the behind th…

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Big picture thinking at the Caledonia Gladiators - with Steve Timoney - Ep. 114 1:05:45

1y ago1:05:45

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For episode 114 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Caledonia Gladiators owner Steve Timoney. Timoney and his wife Alison – who also own the Gladiators’ WBBL franchise – took over the BBL club just before the start of this season and are self financing the project they consider to be part of their legacy. With a net worth estimated at anywher…

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The task of unifying the sport as Chair of the BBF – with Chris Grant – Ep. 113 1:19:28

1y ago1:19:28

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For episode 113 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with new Chair of the British Basketball Federation (BBF), Chris Grant. Having been announced in September and officially starting the role in November, Grant joined the organisation following a tumultuous summer for the Great Britain national team programmes, underscored by the men’s disastrous s…

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Taking the helm of the BBL as CEO - with Aaron Radin - Ep. 112 1:09:06

1+ y ago1:09:06

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For episode 112 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with recently named CEO of the BBL, Aaron Radin. Announced last week as the new face and boss of the league, the American joins the league after a 30-year professional career where he has held senior level positions at a multitude of sports, media and tech organisations such as the NBA, The Walt …

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Becoming unanimous Ivy League Player of the Year - with Tosan Evbuomwan - Ep. 111 49:38

1+ y ago49:38

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For Episode 111 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Princeton Tiger and unanimous Ivy League Player of the Year, Tosan Evbuomwan. The 21 year old out of Newcastle is fresh off a breakout season with Princeton, and is coming to London next week for the London Basketball Classic to play in front of a home crowd with his college team. The former…

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Retiring as a GB all-time great - with Dan Clark - Ep. 110 1:17:27

1+ y ago1:17:27

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For Episode 110 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with GB all-time great Dan Clark, who announces his retirement from playing professional basketball. The London 2012 Olympian, whose final season has ended up being his only one playing domestically - with the Manchester Giants in the BBL - is fresh off becoming GB men’s all-time caps leader duri…

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Retiring on top – with Jo Leedham-Warner – Ep. 109 58:18

2y ago58:18

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For episode 109 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we do a special with British basketball legend Jo Leedham-Warner, who has announced her retirement from playing professional basketball. An 11-year career that reads like a fairytale, Leedham-Warner is coming off an undefeated season in the WBBL where she was named MVP after returning to play following givin…

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Preparing to be the next Brit in the NBA – with Jeremy Sochan – Ep. 108 18:59

2y ago18:59

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With less than 2 weeks until the NBA draft, we sit down with projected lottery pick Jeremy Sochan to discuss how his preparation is going and ask him questions submitted from the fans via our Instagram page. Sochan is set to become the first Brit drafted since Ryan Richards in 2010, and only the second to go in the lottery, following on from Luol D…

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Why 777 invested millions into the BBL - with Lenz Balan - Ep. 107 1:28:23

2y ago1:28:23

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For episode 107 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Lenz Balan, Vice President of 777 Partners and new owners of the BBL and London Lions. Following on from the announcement that 777 have invested £7million into the BBL for a 45% stake (though their ownership of the Lions takes it to 50%), we thought it was necessary to get a look into who is…

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How to transform your local basketball court - with Malvern Hoops - Ep. 106 1:07:04

2+ y ago1:07:04

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For Episode 106 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with Jon May and Tom Bennett from the Malvern Hoops campaign, who have recently transformed their local basketball courts. The five year campaign came to an end in August, after the brand new courts at Victoria Park, in Malvern, Worcestershire, were officially opened. Not purely aesthetic, the cou…

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Making an easy transition into retirement from pro ball - with Joe Ikhinmwin - Ep. 105 2:08:31

2+ y ago2:08:31

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For episode 105 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with England international and nine year pro, Joe Ikhinmwin. In this two hour bumper episode, the former London Lions captain exclusively reveals he is retiring from basketball, with a smooth transition to The Cyber Nerds, the business he set up with three friends to review movies, comics and gam…

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Getting a BBL & WBBL franchise off the ground - with Jay Marriott - Ep. 104 1:12:47

2+ y ago1:12:47

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For episode 104 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with Jay Marriott, CEO of Gloucester Sport, responsible for new WBBL franchise Gloucester Queens and potential BBL franchise Gloucester Kings. A former pro player and Head Coach of the Plymouth Raiders, Marriott was brought in by long-term friend Alex Petheram - 100% owner of the new Gloucester op…

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How the love of the game keeps you playing into your 40's - with Jason Swaine - Ep. 103 1:21:04

3y ago1:21:04

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For episode 103 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with former England senior international and BBL pro, Jason Swaine. Swaine, known to be one of the great all-time shooters, picked up 24 caps for England, is a three-time BBL title winner and 12-time National League Division 1 title champion. Starting his professional career with the Sheffield Sh…

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Developing a performance pathway for British basketball - with Warwick Cann - Ep. 102 1:10:25

3y ago1:10:25

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For episode 102 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Warwick Cann, the former Performance Pathways Co-ordinator and National Teams Director for GB and Basketball England. Warwick, an Australian, was hired in 2009, and had a number of different roles through to 2016 focused around performance pathways and the national teams, as he sat between b…

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Career pathways for British coaches - with Tim Lewis - Ep. 101 1:29:05

3y ago1:29:05

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For episode 101 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with British coaching trailblazer Tim Lewis. Lewis, who most recently was an advanced scout for the Toronto Raptors, left the UK in 2006 to pursue his coaching dream, starting at CBA in Spain, before returning to set up Essex Pirates in the BBL as a pathway for young British talent. A former junio…

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What happened to the London 2012 Olympics basketball legacy? Ep. 100 2:45:19

3y ago2:45:19

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For Episode 100 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we do a deep dive into the London 2012 Olympic legacy, interviewing 8 different people who were in and around the British basketball programme. We wanted to do something a little bit different for hitting the century mark and after a suggestion on Twitter from @auld_jethart to look at the Olympic legacy, we …

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Having over six decades on the sidelines coaching - with John Collins - Ep. 99 1:23:04

3y ago1:23:04

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For Episode 99 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with British coaching legend John Collins. Collins, awarded an MBE in 2009 for his services to basketball, has been coaching for over six decades and done it at every level. He was at the helm of Sutton for the first ever National League game, and again when they became the first ever English team…

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Using your pro career to give back to your community - with Orlan Jackman - Ep. 98 1:36:27

3y ago1:36:27

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For Episode 98 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with Solent Kestrels forward and England and GB Senior international Orlan Jackman. Originally out of Hackney, Jackman started out with the Hackney White Heat before heading to the US to prep school in California. Unable to get the NCAA Division 1 offer he was looking for, he returned to the UK for…

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Being a late bloomer on his way to a successful pro career - with Taiwo Badmus - Ep. 97 1:15:39

3y ago1:15:39

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For Episode 97 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with 3-year pro and Ireland Senior international Taiwo Badmus. Badmus did not start playing until he was 16 years old, under the legendary Mike Cartey in South London, before attending Hackney Community College. After struggling to get to the US, and enrolling at the University of West London, Badm…

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Carving out a career in the pros in Japan – with Ben Lawson – Ep. 96 1:23:34

3y ago1:23:34

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For Episode 96 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya big man, Ben Lawson. The 7’1″ centre originally out of Oaklands College, turned pro in 2017-18 after a four year career at NCAA Division 1 school Western Kentucky University where he finished up as their fourth all-time blocked shots leader, starting his career …

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Leading GB to EuroBasket 2022 qualification - with Marc Steutel - Ep. 95 1:17:31

3y ago1:17:31

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For Episode 95 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with GB Senior Men's Acting Head Coach Marc Steutel, who has just led the team to EuroBasket 2022 qualification. An assistant with the squad since 2018, Steutel was given the reins of the team for the February 2020 window when the British Basketball Federation became aware Nate Reinking would be un…

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Taking the US high school route – with Sam Alajiki – Ep. 94 1:10:43

3y ago1:10:43

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For Episode 94 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with St Benedicts prep wing and Cal commit, Sam Alajiki. Alajiki left the UK in January of 2020, where he had started the season with Barking Abbey having initially been developed by Kent Crusaders, to attend Beckley Prep in Virginia. After a half season there – which was cancelled due to COVID – …

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What the BBL can learn from the growth of the Australian NBL - with Jeremy Loeliger - Ep. 93 1:00:37

3y ago1:00:37

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For Episode 93 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Commissioner of the Australian NBL, Jeremy Loeliger. Loeliger has overseen an unprecedented growth period of the NBL across the past 5 years, as the league has gone from on the verge of bankruptcy to one of the most prominent leagues globally with arguably the closest product as a game day ex…

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Heading overseas to pursue a coaching career - with Chris Mayes - Ep. 92 1:37:23

3y ago1:37:23

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For Episode 92 we sit down with Chris Mayes, Technical Director of BC Triple Threat in Haarlem in Holland. Mayes, who grew up on the South East coast near Worthing, started out playing before turning his eye to coaching between Worthing and Solent Kestrels under the tutelage of the legendary Jimmy Guymon Whilst trying to build his experience at a c…

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Bringing the first NCAA tournament to Europe - with Marc Mulholland - Ep. 91 1:38:08

3y ago1:38:08

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For Episode 91 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with Belfast-based Marc Mulholland, the Executive Director & Creative Producer of the Belfast Basketball Classic with Inspirus Sports. Mulholland is a former Irish junior international, and plays a huge role in the Basketball Hall of Fame Belfast Classic - the first NCAA tournament to take place in…

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Signing with a European powerhouse at 14 - with Kareem Queeley - Ep. 90 57:06

3y ago57:06

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For Episode 89 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with Great Britain and San Pablo Burgos guard Kareem Queeley. The 2001 born prospect, originally out of Leicester, has been regarded as one of the UK's brightest talents since bursting onto the scene as a 13 year old winning the MiniCopa MVP whilst on trial with Real Madrid. He swiftly signed a mul…

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Lessons from Canadian basketball, academy leagues, & the BDM - with Jesse Sazant - Ep. 89 2:04:56

3+ y ago2:04:56

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For Episode 89 of the Hoopsfix podcast we sit down with Kent Crusaders Director Jesse Sazant. Sazant, originally from Canada, built the foundations of his coaching career and philosophy working under the legendary Dave Smart at Carleton University, before moving to the UK in 2000 to pursue his teaching career. He got involved with Kent Crusaders - …

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What British basketball can learn from the US – with Steve Vear – Ep. 88 2:55:34

3+ y ago2:55:34

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For Episode 88 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Head of Basketball Operations for Luol Deng, founder of recruitment and scouting service She's Got Next, and assistant coach at Sierra Canyon High School, Steve Vear. Vear, a former England junior international, played the majority of his career in NBL Division 1 with a season in the BBL with…

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Making the transition from pro player to pro scout - with Dzaflo Larkai - Ep. 87 2:01:12

3+ y ago2:01:12

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In Episode 87 of the Hoopsfix podcast we sit down with former GB international and 12 year pro Dzaflo Larkai. Larkai retired from playing ahead of the 2019-20 season and made a smooth transition into life after playing as an international NBA scout with the Milwaukee Bucks. 'Flo' played professionally for 12 years, spending most of his time in Japa…

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Rejuvenating the Manchester Giants - with Jamie Edwards - Ep. 86 1:28:21

3+ y ago1:28:21

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For Episode 86 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Edwards, former England international and now heading up the new Manchester Giants project. After almost a decade of dwelling near or at the bottom of the league table, in February of 2020, Manchester Giants saw new ownership led by Edwards, and have started this season as a new-look ou…

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Turning pro during a pandemic - with Akwasi Yeboah - Ep. 85 1:19:13

3+ y ago1:19:13

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For Episode 85 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with first year pro and GB Senior international Akwasi Yeboah. Currently plying his trade with Saint Quentin in France's Pro B for his rookie year, Yeboah is coming off a hugely successful college career, where he played at Stony Brook before becoming a grad-transfer to Rutgers. He is one of the f…

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The role universities have to play within British basketball - with Matt Newby - Ep. 84 1:37:34

3+ y ago1:37:34

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For Episode 84 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with Worcester Wolves Head Coach Matt Newby. Having been coaching for over 21 years, Newby, is one of the few coaches to have won titles at NBL Division 4, Division 3, Division 2, Division 1 and BBL levels following his BBL Cup title in January with Worcester. He has won no less than 14 national ti…

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Partnering with an NBA Hall of Famer & securing 2K funding - with Rob Palmer - Ep. 83 1:20:03

3+ y ago1:20:03

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In episode 83 of the Hoopsfix podcast we sit down with founder and Director of City of Birmingham Rockets, Rob Palmer. Having originally founded a local league club in the West Midlands in 1988, Palmer also headed up the Birmingham Bullets’ junior development programme from 1993-2000, before leaving his job in banking to pursue his basketball inter…

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From Hackney to lockdown defender in the ACC - with Olu Babalola - Ep. 82 1:38:19

3+ y ago1:38:19

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For Episode 82 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with former GB Senior international and more than decade-long pro Olu Babalola. Olu, who retired in 2016, is one of the most physically dominant and talented junior players to come out of the UK, coming through the great late Joe White's programme before having an esteemed high school career at St …

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Growing a club from the bottom up - with James Merchant - Ep. 81 1:11:20

3+ y ago1:11:20

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In Episode 81 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with James Merchant, founder and director of the Richmond Knights. Founded in 2009, the Knights have taken a steady, sustainable approach to growth, starting with taster sessions in schools, working their way up from friendly games to central venue league (CVL) competitions, and not entering their …

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Building legacy for Newham over three decades - with Caroline Charles - Ep. 80 1:27:20

3+ y ago1:27:20

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For Episode 80 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with Caroline Charles, founder and owner of the Newham Youngbloods basketball club. Charles founded the Youngbloods in 1992 and for almost three decades has provided an outlet for young basketball players in one of the most deprived boroughs in the country. Caroline has been responsible for thousan…

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Being nationally ranked in the US before returning to Europe & committing to Baylor – with Jeremy Sochan – Ep. 79 1:21:31

3+ y ago1:21:31

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In Episode 79 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with one of the most highly regarded UK prospects, 2003 born and Class of 2021's Jeremy Sochan. The former Solent Kestrel departed the UK ahead of the 2019-20 season to head to powerhouse high school La Lumiere in Indiana, drawing attention and being ranked as high as in the forties by national ran…

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Leaving college early to take an unconventional route to the pros - with Josh Steel - Ep. 78 1:22:25

3+ y ago1:22:25

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For Episode 78 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with four year pro and GB Senior international Josh Steel. Steel - currently playing in Spain's LEB Silver - was a much heralded junior in the UK, starting on BA London Leopards title winning squad as a 14 year old, being selected as a starter in the Jordan Brand Classic international game, and bei…

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Building an elite academy - with Neal Hopkins - Ep. 77 1:21:31

3+ y ago1:21:31

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For Episode 77 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with Director of Myerscough College basketball academy, Neal Hopkins. In just eight years, Neal has built Myerscough to one of the most successful elite academies in the UK, having won two EABL titles (the most recent being a co-championship), 4 X AOC Elite National Cup titles, plus two Division 3…

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Developing basketball in Birmingham - with Paul Douglas aka Dougie - Ep. 76 1:57:44

3+ y ago1:57:44

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For episode 76 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with 13 year pro and 20-year coach Paul Douglas, aka Dougie. Dougie, originally a Birmingham Bullet, played all his years in the UK, predominantly in the North East, across Gateshead, Vikings, Sunderland Saints, Sunderland Scorpions, Newcastle Comets and Newcastle Eagles. Having represented England…

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How not getting minutes sparked a change in work ethic - with Teddy Okereafor - Ep. 75 1:18:59

3+ y ago1:18:59

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In episode 75 of the Hoopsfix podcast we sit down with GB starting guard and four year pro Teddy Okereafor. Currently a free agent, Okereafor is mulling over his opens and seems to be open to a return to the UK to play in the BBL, as we discussed the state of the domestic league along with his career and journey to date. Having had a successful jun…

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Building resilience after getting fired from your first two jobs - with Gabe Olaseni - Ep.74 1:37:06

3+ y ago1:37:06

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For Episode 74 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with Great Britain big man, Gabe Olaseni, currently plying his trade in Turkey with Buyukcekmece. This episode is supported by Foot Locker, find out what they are doing for grassroots hoops in Europe at the Foot Locker Basketball Hub. The 6'11" centre is in his sixth year as a pro after a successf…

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Recruitment, pathways and choosing Wake Forest - with Cameron & Danny Hildreth - Ep.73 1:03:29

3+ y ago1:03:29

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For Episode 73 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with highly rated Class of 2021 prospect Cameron Hildreth and his father and coach, Danny Hildreth. Danny is a former BBL professional, having had more than a decade long playing career with Ware Rebels, Brighton Bears, Derby Storm and Worthing Thunder, before stepping into the coaching side of th…

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From Eagles fan to assistant coach - with Dave Forrester - Ep. 72 1:52:06

3+ y ago1:52:06

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In Episode 72 of the Hoopsfix Podcast, we sit down with former Newcastle Eagles assistant coach Dave Forrester, who announced he would be stepping down from the sidelines last week. Forrester, a criminal defence lawyer by day, has an improbable story that saw him start as a super fan of the club before forging a relationship with Fab Flournoy that …

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Being the face of a BBL franchise - with Tayo Ogedengbe - Ep. 71 1:25:00

3+ y ago1:25:00

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For episode 71 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with Tayo Ogedengbe, 12 year BBL veteran, England international and the face of the Surrey Scorchers franchise. Ogedengbe has been one of the best and most consistent British players in the BBL for a number of years, having made his debut in 2007-8 with London Capital under Steve Bucknall before r…

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Hitting the biggest shot in Wright State history - with Delme Herriman - Ep. 70 1:41:14

3+ y ago1:41:14

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For episode 70 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with Delme Herriman, aka Mr Versatility, former England international and 13 year pro. Herriman, who published his autobiography in 2010 chronicling the details of his life and basketball career, collected 77 caps for England, winning a Bronze medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, alongside a more…

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One of the most talented players to ever come out of the UK - with Ajou Deng - Ep. 69 1:28:03

3+ y ago1:28:03

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In Episdoe 69 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we speak with Ajou Deng, one of the most talented players to ever come out of the UK. Standing 6'11" with a 7'4" wingspan, Deng - the older brother of NBA and GB star Luol - had a skillset ahead of his time, being able to face up and handle the ball on the perimeter, ending up one of the most heralded prospects…

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Following happiness to Oregon and back to Leicester - with Holly Winterburn - Ep. 68 1:22:34

3+ y ago1:22:34

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For Episode 68 of the Hoopsfix podcast, we sit down with top GB prospect Holly Winterburn who recently announced her decision to return from the US and sign in Leicester on a three-year deal. Winterburn, 19, is one of the most talented junior players to ever come out of the UK, having spent her freshman season at top ranked Oregon where she won a P…

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Developing a coaching philosophy with 50 years on the sidelines - with Dave Titmuss - Ep. 67 1:39:06

3+ y ago1:39:06

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In Episode 67 of the Hoopsfix Podcast we sit down with former BBL, NBL and England Head Coach, Dave Titmuss, aka Coach T. Titmuss has spent over 50 years on the sidelines of British basketball, starting out as a 22 year old before working his way up to the highest levels of the game experiencing success at every level, with 15 national titles, a Pa…

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