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On September 26, 2017, the biggest recruiting scandal in college basketball history sent shock waves through the world of sports. Caught up in a massive FBI and NCAA investigation - and the intense media spotlight - was Rick Pitino, the Louisville Cardinals’ Hall of Fame coach. Here, from Pitino himself, comes the real story of the ongoing case and the hard truth about how college hoops has been pushed to the brink of disaster by greed, bad actors, and shoe company money.

Let Stephen Curry, Charles Barkley, Grant Hill, Reggie Miller, and more tell you what it was like to take the floor against one of the greatest of all time. With a foreword by Jerry West and a new tribute from the author about Kobe’s tragic death.

A Discussion all about being and coaching Basketball at the High School Level Scrimmage, Preparation, Practice Planning, Parents, Getting your Players to Play Hard, MUCH MORE.... Published on Wednesday mornings

Totally unguarded conversations about sports, culture and basketball nostalgia. NBA veterans Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles are lifelong friends and bona fide truth-tellers. Listen as they invite special guests, high-profile athletes, musicians and entertainers to get brutally honest about everything from current events to untold stories from the golden era of sports and culture. Named for the on-court celebration they made wildly popular, this unfiltered, hilarious and surprising podcast is like playing NBA 2K with no fouls.

After 12 years of playing basketball at the highest professional level, Brian Grant could have been forgiven for thinking that the hardest part of his life was behind him, that he'd be able to kick back and enjoy the fruits of his considerable labors. But soon after his retirement from the NBA, Grant was diagnosed with Young-Onset Parkinson's Disease, ushering in a challenge greater than any he'd faced before. In Rebound, Grant shares his remarkable life before, during, and after those NBA years with no shortage of compassion and wit.

Kendrick “Perk” Perkins is known for his blunt, opinionated, “carry the hell on” commentary on ESPN’s most popular shows. As a fourteen-year NBA player and starting center for the 2008 NBA champion Boston Celtics, Perk earned a reputation as an enforcer, a fierce defender, and a great teammate. Now, In The Education of Kendrick Perkins, he opens a different side of himself: a powerful and intimate memoir that goes beyond basketball to discuss the reality of being Black in America.

Ken Rappoport’s Tales from the North Carolina Tar Heels Locker Room is a compilation of the best notes, quotes, and anecdotes from North Carolina lore. Meet a coach nicknamed 'Bloody Neck', a player called 'The Blind Bomber', and a team known as the 'White Phantoms'. And, of course, there is Michael Jordan. Tales from the North Carolina Tar Heels Locker Room captures the anecdotes and memories that have defined this team from the early 20th century up through their success in the 2000s.

"Work hard, and don't look for excuses", C. Vivian Stringer's parents told her, "and you can achieve anything." But her faith and perseverance would be tested many times. A gifted athlete, she had to fight for a place on an all-White cheerleading squad in the 60s. In 1981, just as her coaching career was taking off, her 14-month-old daughter, Nina, was stricken with spinal meningitis. Yet Stringer brought a small, poor, historically Black college to the national championships.

Locked On Hawkeyes podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Iowa Hawkeyes. Hosted by Trent Condon, the Locked On Hawkeyes podcast provides your daily Iowa Hawkeyes fix with special guests, expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Hawkeyes and the Black and Gold. From iconic Kinnick Stadium to the electrifying Carver-Hawkeye Arena and everywhere in between, the Locked On Hawkeyes podcast takes you beyond the headlines for the inside scoops from the...

Just 20 years old at the time of this writing, Doncic has many of his best years ahead of him. This audiobook highlights Luka’s accomplishments before he entered the NBA, and through much of his rookie season. Listen to this unauthorized biography today to learn the inspiring story behind Luka Doncic. Perfect for basketball fans or late elementary to early high school listeners.

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman break down the biggest topics in college football, the NFL, the NBA and much more while focusing on what Oklahomans love: OU football and the OKC Thunder. Thank you so much for listening!

In Pat Riley: The Inspiring Life and Leadership Lessons of One of Basketball’s Greatest Coaches, you will learn the inspirational story of one of the greatest basketball coaches and executives ever, Pat Riley. Whether it was as a player, coach, or executive, Pat Riley has created a huge legacy for himself with all the franchises of which he has been a part. Since 1995, he has led the Miami Heat organization.

From the smallest kid on every team to the game-changing, record-breaking NBA All-Star he is today, Steph Curry’s journey to stardom is a master class in excellence. Bolstered by what he calls his irrational confidence, the “baby-faced assassin” shattered expectations and accrued millions of fans as he led the Golden State Warriors to championship after championship, garnered multiple MVP awards, and emerged as the greatest three-point shooter of all time. Steph Curry: Life Lessons from a Legend gives you courtside seats to the incredible highs and lows of his phenomenal career.

Locked On Bulls podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Chicago Bulls and the NBA. Hosts Cordaro ‘Haize’ Johnson and Pat the Designer Morenzoni provide expert, local analysis with a daily dose of Bulls news, recaps, fan reactions and some of the best Bulls’ guests 5 days a week. Locked On Bulls takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Bulls locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Bulls podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your...

June 20th, 2024 the historic Rickwood Field is hosting the St. Louis Cardinals & San Francisco Giants this evening & Barry Bonds will be there in person and it gets Sean & Mino thinking about the career of Bond's. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 19th, 2024 Marge does her best to try and gross out Fox 4's Mike Doocy who's filling in for a vacationing Junior this morning. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more about the exciting basketball legend of the University of Iowa, Caitlin Clark! Explore the history of Clark, her rise from Iowa to college sports, to dominating basketball, and becoming the best in the world!

Locked On Ole Miss podcast is the daily podcast that keeps you ahead of the games and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Ole Miss Rebels. Hosted by Steven Willis, holding the distinction of 10 years in the national media and three years at the Manning Center, the Locked On Ole Miss podcast provides your daily Ole Miss Rebels fix with expert opinions, film reviews, interviews, recaps, local analysis, and coverage of all things Rebels from someone who’s seen how it’s done. From the action at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium to the roar of the crowd at The Pavilion,...

Let Red Auerbach and John Feinstein take you on a thrilling journey through the storied history of the Boston Celtics in 'Into The Green: The Story of Boston Celtics.' From the Celtics' founding in 1946 by Walter Brown to their emergence as basketball titans with 17 NBA championships, this book unveils the timeless tales and unforgettable moments that have etched the team into the annals of sports legend.

Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. And some thoughts on movies, too.