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Has 'the big one' already happened - or could the Dallas Mavericks stun the NBA world again by trading the first overall pick? On this episode, Darrell & Sean walk through all possible scenarios between now and the NBA Draft, including Giannis trade rumors. Stick around for the 25 & under draft recap five years later that you'll ONLY hear on D Hoop University. Enjoy the pod!
(01:29) Introduction & Initial Reactions to the Luka Trade / The Impact of the Trade on Fan Sentiment(10:06) Expectations and Concerns Post-Trade(20:37) Dallas Mavericks' Strategy Moving Forward(36:53) The Two Timeline Model(46:47) Franchise Relocation and Expansion Discussions(59:04) Rethinking the NBA Lottery(01:06:01) The 25 and Under Draft Revisited -
On this episode, we welcome one of Darrell's closest former teammates on the pod for a trip down memory lane. Marvin Bragg is a D1 College Hooper with experience coaching on multiple levels. Along the way, the fellas discuss the evolution of basketball across generations. We also re-visit our high school CIF Championship game as 10 years (!!!) have passed since we shared a court together. Lastly we talk NBA Playoffs as the Conference Finals begin - Enjoy the pod!
(00:00) Introduction and Background(05:12) Marvin's College Journey(17:14) High School Memories and Team Dynamics, (20:15) Championship Game Build-Up & (26:09) The Heartbreaking Loss(32:53) The Impact of NIL on College Athletics, (37:05) The Evolution of Youth Basketball and Player Mindset(51:06) Current NBA Landscape and Playoff Feelings -
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In this episode, Darrell and JB discuss the current state of the NBA playoffs following Jayson Tatum's injury in Game 4. JB then floats the idea of the Minnesota Timberwolves relocating to a more favorable markets (wink wink - Las Vegas). The conversation also touches on the WNBA's growth and the missed opportunities in promoting its stars. Lastly, the guys unpack what's at stake following the NBA Draft lottery. Enjoy the pod!
(00:00) Darrell & JB share their current respective marathons, along with an introduction to what we do(11:53) The hoops discourse begins with the gutting Jayson Tatum injury and its immediate ramifications.(21:11) Who are the teams emerging as the playoffs truck on?(28:53) Relocation talk: Timberwolves to Vegas?(39:32) Revisiting the Rebuttal (S3E2) & the WNBA's missed opportunities (50:30)(01:02:01) NBA Draft lottery reactions and a blockbuster 3-team trade proposal you'll hear first on DHULearn more about JB: https://vegasscoreboardexpress.com/
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It's time for a Round 2 playoff check-in. Hoop gives his thoughts on all four remaining matchups, as game 4's tip-off. Let's just say, things are looking pretty different after game 3 - Enjoy the pod!
(00:30) We begin with the Timberwolves' impressive performance against Golden State - are the Warriors all out of moves?(10:00) Next, we pivot to the Boston's potential series comebac, including an ultimatum for Jayson Tatum(18:10) The Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder.'s battle of execution: What's working for Denver and why Oklahoma City may have more room to grow. (27:20) After wrapping up thoughts on the Pacers-Cavs, Darrell shares thoughts on the compelling Netflix documentary, Untold: Shooting Guards, the tale of Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton -
On this episode, Professor Hoop takes the hot seat to address the Lakers, who are on the brink of elimination in the 1st round. After unpacking the game 4 collapse, he gives a hat tip to the Timberwolves, before shifting to the Rockets/Warriors series, the inevitable Giannis Antentokounmpo sweepstakes and a temperature check for the Indiana Pacers. Enjoy the pod!
(2:27) Are the Lakers cooked? Hoop then praises Anthony Edwards' growth and revisits the Julius Randle-KAT trade(15:20) The Warriors grab a 3-1 lead over Houston as Jalen Green is benched for crunch time, begging the question: Does Houston need to make a splash this offseason? (24:15) Wild speculation continues as the Greek Freak's future must be analyzed in light of the Damian Lillard achilles tear.(28:30) Are the Pacers legit? / Look-ahead to a likely round two matchup with the Cavaliers(34:00) Sami Zayn's spotlight and when WrestleMania could return to Las Vegas -
“Finally, WrestleMania HAS COME BACK to Sin Cityyy!!” To mark the occasion, Kwest a.k.a. “Fish Flicks” stops by DHU to run through the card & make some predictions. Before that, Darrell gives some instant reactions to the WNBA draft & previews the play-in tournament games. Enjoy the pod!
(1:30) shoutout to AntiWater (👇🔗)(3:00) WNBA Draft thoughts, should Paige have went #1? Play-In Tournament preview(10:00) talking graps w/ Kwest including WrestleMania ticket prices & favorite feuds(25:00) How did Jey Uso become this popular ??(45:00) Cody Rhodes cs. John Cena - who wins & why ? -
Chief Talk That Talk drops in on DHU to give instant reactions to the Houston-Florida National Championship game. From there the fellas get into UNLV's path to redemption in the transfer portal/NIL era and what conference re-alingment means going forwards. Darrell asks if the lottery is crazy for Walter Clayton Jr., before pivoting to the WNBA Draft preview - featuring a possible Wembanyama-esque addition to the W. Lastly, we preview the new-look Las Vegas Aces and Indiana Pacers playoff potential. Enjoy the pod!
(9:00) Reflections on the Championship Game(14:47) The State of College Basketball Conferences(17:59) UNLV's Basketball Program and Future Prospects(43:14) Draft Predictions and Player Comparisons(50:04) WNBA Draft Insights .. Paige vs. the field? / the W's Wemby(1:02:09) The New-Look Las Vegas Aces(1:12:10) Indiana Pacers Team Dynamics and Postseason Predictions -
Feat. ‘Chef CeLo’ - in his first appearance on the podcast, Donte, a.k.a. CeLo, leads the discussion on the transfer portal and what changes are needed in the NCAA Tournament. After Final Four predictions, we talk NBA - specifically why it may be a short list of contenders in the West. We also shoutout some HOF recipients, record-breakers & the Women’s hoopers. Enjoy the pod!
02:38 NCAA Tournament Insights09:19 Transfer Portal Impact13:05 Future of College Basketball20:52 Final Four Predictions: Duke vs. Houston28:45 Coaching Changes and NIL Impact35:52 Who's Whooping: Deni Avdija's Rise40:01 Wizards' Young Core and Veteran Influence51:18 The Warriors' Resurgence and Playoff Experience56:11 Houston Rockets' statement win and Future upside01:01:09 Shining a Light on Women's Basketball -
Feat. JB the Ticket - As March concludes, the madness only amplifies. On this double-feature pod, Darrell gives instant reactions to the Nuggets-Timberwolves 2OT showdown, before unpacking this year's NCAA Final Four with host of Vegas Scoreboard Express (and proud DHU alum), JB the Ticket. Enjoy the pod!
Listen to the first ever DHU livestream (3:00), retelling the Nuggets-Wolves instant classic: Including notes on Anthony Edwards' leadership, major play-in tournament implications & a mini MVP takeOn the tail end of the livestream, Darrell discusses Stephen Curry's 52-point outburst (25:15), and why it feels as though Memphis is punting on the season - and maybe Ja Morant as wellJB joins the pod, (32:15) and the guys get right into the Cooper Flagg hype, and the NCAA tournament coming down to all #1 seedsDarrell highlights the historic 3-point shooting season by the Boston Celtics (54:20), while JB asks whether it's NBA Finals or bust for the OKC Thunder (1:01:00) Lastly a good 'ol "Who's Hoopin?" to close the show -
With less than 30 days left in the regular season, it's time to get real. Darrell sets the scene with an overdue "Who's Hoopin?" segment, covering some of the teams highlighted in his recent work for NBA.com - even managing to slip in some NCAA Tournament predictions. It all leads to the million dollar question in the Western Conference pertaining to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Enjoy the pod!
After brief shoutouts, it's time for "Who's Hoopin?" (3:45), touching on the charging Bulls, this year's competitive playoff field, and signs of hope in Washington,March Madness enters the chat (19:10), where Hoop talks about his takeaways watching Caleb Love, Duke and more.The annual "are the Clippers legit" conversation (27:25), followed by the question that won't be answered until the postseason about the Oklahoma City Thunder (30:00)We end with some Bronny-LeBron dynamics in LADarrell's recent articles:
https://www.nba.com/news/bulls-charging-with-josh-giddey-at-the-helmhttps://www.nba.com/news/wizards-showing-signs-of-hope-with-improved-play -
Feat. Shiva Dhiman - Casual Diehards back at it again, here to address Cleveland’s 25-3 comeback against his mighty Celtics. Has the chink in the armor been found? The guys also give a warning that the spirit of the Golden State Warriors is alive and well…So what does this mean for the Western Conference? Enjoy the pod!
(01:58) Shout Outs: A Bold Music Predictions, NBA Media: Entertainment vs. Analysis(09:44) Diana Taurasi: A WNBA Legend(15:12) Luka Doncic and Darrell’s guilty conscious (16:59) Celtics vs. Cavaliers: the comeback, JT the face of the league?, Cavaliers real deal?(28:03) The Evolution of Tatum and Brown(31:45) Thunder's Potential: A Cautionary Tale(33:36) Golden State Warriors: The Legacy Continues. -
The All-Star break is over & there are meaningful hoops to discuss. Darrell kicks off the coverage with the latest Who’s Hooping, what the data says about the new-look Lakers, and some ultimatums for our friends in Philly & Phoenix. Enjoy the pod!
First off, a ROBUST shoutouts segment (2:30), before jumping into “Who’s Hooping?” Which ironically spotlights two former USC Trojans (8:25)Next Darrell digs into stats from the Lakers’ current 8-2 stretch, and how the team has a newfound two-way identity (16:20)Lastly it’s time to keep it real about the status of the Phoenix Suns & ‘The Process’ as well. -
It's just me Uce! - Darrell flies solo to share his take on the historical whirlwind that is the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline. He traces back to what may be the reason(s) for teams' sudden aggression, before diving into which teams he thinks are Finals bound. Rapid fire takeaways on the most recent trades ensue, before a standalone shoutout in the latest "Who's Hooping?" As always - Enjoy the pod!
(0:30) No time is wasted, as we reference what preceded this groundbreaking trade deadline, followed by shoutouts (5:00) and then thoughts on the new-look Los Angeles Lakers rosterHoop attempts to refute perceived weaknesses of this Lakers team while pitching two names to monitor on the buyout market (13:42)(21:35) Rapid fire trade thoughts on deals involving Brandon Ingram, Jimmy Butler, Kyle Kuzma, De'Aaron Fox & more(30:00) Hoop plugs his recent and upcoming work for NBA.com before the latest "Who's Hooping?"Darrell's recent NBA.com articles:
https://www.nba.com/news/league-pass-game-of-the-day-magic-vs-kings-10-et
https://www.nba.com/news/league-pass-game-of-the-day-bucks-vs-thunder-8-et
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Feat. Davion Sylvester & Shiva Dhiman - The Casual Diehards rocking again with a bevy of ethical hoops discussion. Davi joins the pod for the first time to offer his perspective on the surging OKC Thunder, as a loyal fan. Shiv defends his Celtics midseason slump, before the fellas jump into what Maverick Carter's 'Global' basketball could really mean. The guys also discuss the new Unrivaled women's 3x3 league that tips off today. Enjoy the pod!
the guys begin with shoutouts and some predictions for the NFL Divisional Round as the Super Bowl draws near (5:15)Who's Hooping?? (23:00) - Amen Thompson, Cade Cunningham, Darius Garland & more. We then analyze whether Boston's slump should be a concern (38:15)What's Maverick Carter up to ?? (1:00:00) Plus reasons to be excited for the new Unrivaled Women's basketball leagueDarrell's Pistons article: https://www.nba.com/news/how-3-veteran-acquisitions-sparked-pistons-turnaround
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Feat. Jacob Awada - Always a good time when Jake makes an appearance at DHU, on this episode we're covering a little bit of everything in the NBA. We start with some words of encouragement for everyone impacted by the devastating SoCal wildfires, before jumping right into our featured segment, "Who's Hoopoing?" Enjoy the pod!
(10:00) "Who's Hooping" highlights the Kings' winning streak, Westbrook & Jokić's chemistry, and pits Zach LaVine versus Devin BookerJacob and Darrell then have an MVP temperature check (26:40), and give Trae Young his flowers, before beginning a deep dive on the Los Angeles Lakers with the trade deadline approaching (48:20)Lastly, the guys get nostalgic and parttake in some fun G.O.A.T. debates (1:13:20)Trae Young article: https://www.nba.com/news/hawks-trae-young-playmaking-skills-continue-to-grow
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Feat. Justin Walker - Professional wrestling. The gift that keeps on giving. Justin comes back to DHU to dive into WWE's premier episode of Monday Night Raw live on Netflix. The guys recap the show itself, while also decoding the examples that reflect a new identity for the company. As always, enjoy the pod!
(4:00) the fellas begin with some cost/benefit analysis over WWE's decision to take Raw off of conventional TV, before getting right into Travi$ Scott's brazen entrance(9:05) A more traditional review of the show ensues: Did the Bloodline story end after Tribal Combat? (22:30) Solo Sikoa's future & John Cena's Farewell TourOther show highlights include Rhea/Liv coming to end (35:00), Logan Paul predictions for 2025 & Hulk Hogan's monstrous boos (55:25) -
Feat. JB the Ticket - It's the most wonderful time of the year as a basketball fan. When it's Christmas Day and you refuse to leave the living room because the NBA is what's on everyone's mind. Except that's not quite the case this year, is it? It's time we had a conversation. JB the Ticket is back at DHU to speak on the state of NBA fandom, as Hoop defends the modern product. Happy holidays, enjoy the pod!
Wholesome shoutouts (2:40) precede the inaugural 'Who's Hoopin?' segment, acknowledging those who are getting it done (7:00)Opening statements begin for the rebuttal (20:55), an exploration into the modern NBA era and how we got hereHoop shares what recent articles he's worked on for NBA.com (41:00) before a discussion on ways to make the modern fan more contenthttps://www.nba.com/news/grizzlies-getting-it-done-by-committee
https://www.nba.com/news/isaiah-hartenstein-stepping-up-for-thunder
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Feat. Shiva Dhiman - Cheers to season 3, the Casual Diehards back to dig into a new season of NBA Basketball. On this episode, Darrell opens up about his new gig writing for NBA.com, before diving into the two conferences roughly 12 games into the new year.
One striking stat sticks out, two teams are on pace for historic seasons, three big injuries loom large and Jokić could be on his way to a 4th MVP. Enjoy the pod!
(11:30) after a healthy round of shoutouts, Hoop details how writing for NBA.com came about, before highlighting the startling conference disparity (17:00)Shiv makes the case for Boston sweeping award season (28:00)Why it's still Nuggets vs. Everybody in the west (34:50)Are the Warriors legit? / What trades could be in store this year (51:40)(1:00:00) Hoop breaks down his fantasy dogs this year, as the quest for a repeat is well underway.Cleveland Cavaliers article: https://www.nba.com/news/cavaliers-chasing-franchise-history-with-hot-start
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Feat. Shiva Dhiman - The Casual Diehards are back, however not until Darrell calls an iso to get off his hot take prediction for this year's WNBA Season. Spoiler alert, could the Indiana Fever make the WNBA Finals??? Stranger things have happened. Then, Hoop and Shiv complete a fantasy football mock draft to help prepare for the upcoming season. Enjoy the pod!
(2:55) Why the Indiana Fever, led by Caitlin Clark, could legitimately be a WNBA Finals contender this year.
(19:45) A'ja Wilson. That's the tweet.
(27:35) Shiv joins the pod and the guys run through a full fantasy football mock draft, discussing the difficult decisions fantasy managers will face this season.
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Feat. Rocket Henderson - Another first-timer checks in at D Hoop University. He's one of Hoop's oldest friends. Rocket uses his experience with the game of basketball to juxtapose the American style with what's happening Internationally, as Team USA inches closer to Olympic gold.
(3:45) Thoughts on Team USA as they take 0n Brazil in the quarterfinals, along with insight from Rocket on the international basketball scene.(12:15) Controversial opinions on the Team USA rotation, and a breakdown of the coaching in an era without Coach K (22:30).(33:10) Additional Olympic storylines followed by the introduction of "Anti-Water" (38:50), a new sports hydration brand.https://www.instagram.com/antiwaterco/
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