In this episode of the Hoopwise Podcast, hosts Ethan Fuller and Steve Hewitt dive deep into the basketball scene in New England with special guest Vinh Bui. They explore Vin's significant impact on the Boston City basketball community, his experiences with Shooting Touch, and his coaching journey at Nobles and other institutions. The conversation takes a personal turn as Vin shares insights about his niece, Christina Pham, and the relationships and challenges that shape inner-city Boston basketball culture. They also discuss the impact of three-point shooting and analytics on modern basketball, highlighting both positive changes and potential drawbacks. The episode wraps up with a fun segment, 'Full Court Press,' where the hosts and Vin share their thoughts on favorite non-star players.

Topics

00:24 Guest Introduction: Vin Bui's Impact on Boston Basketball

01:01 Vinh Bui's Hong Kong Experience

03:16 Nobles Basketball Success and Challenges

07:12 Coaching Philosophy and Player Development

15:09 Building an Independent Program: Shooting Touch

22:56 Game Planning and Toughest Opponents

26:31 Looking Ahead: Future Prospects and Personal Reflections

33:09 Reflecting on Parental Influence in Sports

33:44 Balancing Support and Criticism

34:43 Coaching Philosophy and Responsibilities

37:18 Challenges of Growing Up in Boston

41:13 Community and Basketball in Boston

44:26 Christina's Basketball Journey and Aspirations

49:13 The Impact of the Three-Point Revolution

53:45 Analytics in Basketball: Boon or Bane?

57:27 Favorite Non-Star Players

01:02:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts