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Hoop Heads

Hoop Heads Podcast Network

The Hoop Heads Podcast is co-hosted by Head Start Basketball Founder Mike Klinzing and Coach Jason Sunkle. The Hoop Heads Podcast covers a wide range of basketball topics relevant to coaches, players, and parents. Listen in for interviews with personalities from across the basketball landscape. Our line-up of podcast guests includes some of the top minds in the game across all levels, from grassroots to the NBA. They’ll share insights to help you grow as a coach, improve as a player, or enhance

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41:32

Game 1 Reactions! Pacers Do It Again, OKC Overwhelms...

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2025/05/22

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the thrilling Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks, highlighting another incredible comeback by the Pacers while looking ahead to possible Game 2 adjustments from the Knicks. Next, they dive into the Thunder's blowout win against the Wolves Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals and try to find some silver linings for Minnesota heading into Thursday's Game 2. Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish

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01:02:44

Conference Finals Preview - Episode 1100

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2025/05/20

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder, and the implications of officiating on player safety and game outcomes. Next, they preview the upcoming Western Conference Finals featuring the Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder, while analyzing the future of the Denver Nuggets and their key players. Following that they delve into the Knicks vs. Pacers Eastern Conference matchup. They break down the the keys to the series including the

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01:36:21

Emily Jo Roberts - Director of Women's Coaches & NIL...

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2025/05/19

Emily Jo Roberts is currently the Director of Women’s Coaching and NIL Strategy at Wasserman where her role is to create, grow and celebrate female coaches and other industry leaders in sports.Roberts was previously a college basketball coach with stops at Appalachian State University as an assistant women’s basketball coach and recruiting coordinator, at Elon University as both the Director of Operations and assistant women’s basketball coach, and at the University of Memphis as the Video

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27:42

Round Table 77 - What are the key principles you...

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2025/05/16

Welcome to the 77th edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month.May’s Round Table question is: What are the key principles you teach to ensure spacing and timing on offense?Our Coaching Lineup this month:· Erik Buehler – Arapahoe (CO)High School· Chris Delisio – Olmsted

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58:09

Cavs Done, Knicks & Wolves on the Brink, OKC Takes...

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2025/05/14

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing playoff performance, focusing on injuries, coaching decisions, and the team's future prospects. They also compare the Cavs' struggles to the challenges faced by the Boston Celtics and the rise of the New York Knicks, particularly highlighting Jalen Brunson's impact in the playoffs. The discussion emphasizes the need for the Cavaliers to reassess their roster and coaching strategies moving forward. Next, they break down

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01:10:26

Glenn Smith - Founder of Hoopfest Basketball -...

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2025/05/12

Glenn Smith is the founder of Hoopfest Basketball, based in Dallas, Texas. Hoopfest is a national sports marketing firm specializing in scholastic and college sports properties, event management, and unparalleled consultation. Glenn’s Thanksgiving Hoopfest has grown from a single event to the Hoopfest Basketball Series with stops in Lufkin, Dallas and Texarkana, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Nassau, Bahamas.On this episode Mike & Glenn discuss the intrinsic value of relationships within the

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01:30:51

Joe Wootten - Bishop O'Connell (VA) High School Boys'...

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2025/05/09

Joe Wootten is the Boys’ Basketball Head Coach at Bishop O’Connell High School in Arlington, Virginia. Has averaged 25 wins per year in his 26 years as head coach and led O’Connell to 5 Virginia State Independent Titles, 3 WCAC Regular Season Titles, 4 Alhambra Catholic Invitational Titles, and 2 WCAC Tournament Titles in the past 14 years.Joe has been selected as the Arlington County Coach of the Year four times, WCAC Coach of the Year once, and Virginia State Independent Coach of the Year three

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01:05:01

Haliburton Buries the Cavs & Round Two Underdogs Stay...

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2025/05/07

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the Cleveland Cavaliers' disappointing Game 2 loss to the Indiana Pacers. They delve into the impact of key player injuries, particularly focusing on the absence of Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, and DeAndre Hunter. The conversation shifts to the performance of Donovan Mitchell and analyzing how playoff basketball differs from the regular season. They also touch on referee decisions and the historical context of the game, concluding with a ranking of the worst

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01:15:23

Tysor Anderson - Wofford College Men's Basketball...

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2025/05/05

Tysor Anderson is a men’s basketball assistant coach at Wofford College having joined the staff in June of 2022. Anderson spent the previous three seasons at Jacksonville State University. Prior to Jacksonville State, Tysor was a head coach at the high school level. He served as head coach at Atlanta’s South Gwinnett High School from 2016 to 2018 before taking the head coaching job at Holy Spirit Prep in 2018. Anderson coached future NBA first-overall pick Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota

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01:23:33

Ty Lawson - Wilde Lake (MD) High School Boys'...

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2025/05/02

Ty Lawson is the Boys’ Basketball Varsity Head Coach at Wilde Lake High School in Columbia, Maryland. Lawson was born and raised in Baltimore. He played 2 seasons of college basketball at Bowie State University before beginning his career as a coach. He loves the game of basketball and has a passion for giving back and teaching the game to the next generation. Coach Lawson’s basketball journey has allowed him to learn a lot about himself and the world around him, and how the game of basketball

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01:08:11

Pacers Knock Out Giannis, Pistons Win In NY, Celtics...

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2025/04/30

On this episode Mike & Jason analyze the Bucks' come from ahead loss to the Pacers and the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Cavs' strong performance against Miami, and the competitive series between the Celtics and Orlando. The discussion also touches on the Pistons' resilience against the Knicks and the heavy minutes load being carried by the Knicks starters. The conversation highlights the potential of Anthony Edwards and the challenge of taking on LeBron James & Luka Doncic. The hosts

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01:34:35

Dick O'Neill - New York Basketball Hall of Famer &...

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2025/04/28

Dick O’Neill is a member of the New York Basketball Hall of Fame. Dick amassed more than 340 wins in his 20 plus years as a high school boys’ basketball head coach at Monticello (NY) High School and Burke Catholic (NY) High School. Dick has served as President of the Orange County Coaches Association and of the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He was the organizer and chairman of the BCANY All Star Games. He was named Coach of the Year nine times by the media and selected as the best

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01:27:56

Luke Rosinski - Hargrave Military Academy (VA) Prep...

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2025/04/25

Luke Rosinski is the Prep National Assistant Basketball Coach; Post Grad Director of Recruiting, and Assistant College Counselor at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia. He previously served as a Graduate Assistant Coach at the Division 1 level with the Men’s Basketball Team at the University of North Carolina Greensboro.Rosinski played basketball collegiately at the Division 1 level for four years at the University of New Hampshire where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in

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01:05:56

Early First Round Takeaways From the 2025 NBA...

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2025/04/23

On this episode Mike & Jason dive into the NBA playoffs, analyzing key matchups and performances. They discuss the Detroit Pistons' surprising competitiveness against the New York Knicks, the Clippers' resurgence led by Kawhi Leonard against the Denver Nuggets, and the Oklahoma City Thunder's dominance over the struggling Memphis Grizzlies. Next, they dive into the Milwaukee Bucks' struggles against the Indiana Pacers, the Cleveland Cavaliers' dominance over the Miami Heat, and the impact of

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55:43

“The Triple Double” #18 with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook...

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2025/04/21

The 18th episode of “The Triple Double” withRob Brost, Bolingbrook (IL) High School Boys’ Basketball Head Coach. Rob, Mike, & Jason hit on three basketball topics in each episode of “The Triple Double”.The Nike Hoop Summit ExperienceCoaching Takeaways from the Nike Hoop SummitPlayers that impressed Rob at the Nike Hoop SummitVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the

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30:30

Round Table 76 - What role do analytics and...

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2025/04/18

welcome to the 76th edition of the Coach’s Corner Round Table on the Hoop Heads Podcast. Each episode of the Coach’s Corner Round Table will feature our All-Star lineup of guests answering a single basketball question. A new Coach’s Corner Round Table will drop around the 15th of each month.April’s Round Table question is: What role do analytics and statistics play in shaping your strategic decisions?Our Coaching Lineup this month:· Jerry Buckley – Bishop Kenny (FL) High School· Chris DeLisio –

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01:18:00

2025 NBA Playoff Preview - Episode 1085

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2025/04/16

On this episode Mike & Jason quickly discuss Bud's firing in Phoenix and the hiring of Joe Dumars in New Orleans before jumping into their thoughts on the play-in games in both conferences. Next, they analyze the series that are locked in including the Bucks, Pacers, Nuggets vs. Clippers, Pistons vs. Knicks, Timberwolves vs. Lakers, and Celtics vs. Magic. They discuss player performances, coaching strategies, and the potential outcomes of each series, providing insights into what fans can

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01:20:47

Dyami Starks - Trainer & Player Development Coach for...

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2025/04/14

Dyami Starks is one of the Midwest’s premier basketball trainers. His approach to training combines professional-level insights with data-driven development strategies. Starks also serves as the player development coach for All Iowa Attack, the director of Starks Elite AAU program, and as an assistant women’s basketball coach at The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota.Dyami was a Division I standout at Bryant University and enjoyed a professional career that included stops in

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01:23:38

Jalen Archer - University of Southern Mississippi...

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2025/04/11

Jalen Archer just completed his first year as the Coordinator of Video and Camp Operations for the Southern Miss men's basketball program. Archer spent the previous six seasons at Lancaster Bible College as an assistant coach. While at LBC, Archer helped the school to a NEAC Regular Season Championship (2017-18), NEAC Conference Tournament Championship (2017-18), two United East Conference Regular Season Championships (2021-22, 2022-23), one United East Conference Tournament Championship (2021-22),

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01:18:10

Ranking the NBA's 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Bananas...Plus the...

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2025/04/09

On this episode Mike & Jason rank the top 3 players from each playoff team. Off the top, they discuss the implications of Michael Malone's firing and the future of Nikola Jokic. The hosts rank players 1-20 in three tiers, 1st option, 2nd option, and third option while comparing different teams and their chances in the playoffs, ultimately leading to a comprehensive ranking of players and teams. In this segment, the hosts discuss their ranking of 1st, 2nd, and 3rd banana players like Giannis,

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