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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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51:51

“The Triple Double” #20 with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook...

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2025/06/16

The 20th 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”.What is the right amount of summer contact days for high school coaches to have with their players?What is the biggest mistake high school coaches make when looking for or taking a new job?What factors are driving high school coaches out of the profession and what can be done about it?Visit our

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01:26:52

Brandon Ubel - University of South Dakota Men's...

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2025/06/13

Brandon Ubel will be entering his 4th season as a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at the University of South Dakota. Prior to his time at South Dakota Ubel was the director of scouting at the University of Utah for one season in 2021-2022. Ubel began his coaching career as a graduate assistant coach at Utah State from 2019-21.Ubel was a four-year standout at the University of Nebraska from 2009-13. He played his first three seasons under Doc Sadler and his senior season under Tim Miles. Ubel

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26:01

Pacers! 5 Keys to the NBA Finals Through 3 Games -...

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2025/06/12

Following the Pacers Game 3 win over the Thunder, Mike shares his 5 key takeaways through the first 3 games of the 2025 NBA Finals.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are here to help you transform your team’s training this off-season with exclusive offers of up to $4,000 OFF their Rebel+, All-Star+, and CT+ shooting machines. Unsure about budget? Dr. Dish offers schools-only Buy Now, Pay Later payment plans to make getting new equipment easier than ever.The

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01:11:16

Connor Harr - Osceola Magic, NBA G League Affiliate...

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2025/06/09

Connor Harr is the Video Coordinator for the Osceola Magic, managing all film-related tasks and supporting player development, coaching, and team strategy. Harr previously spent five years at NCAA Division II West Liberty University, where he served as both Assistant and Head Assistant Coach.Known for its uptempo style, West Liberty boasts the highest winning percentage in NCAA men’s basketball since 2009. Harr also served as Head Assistant Coach at Great Lakes Christian College. Harr contributed to

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22:49

The Pacers Do It Again! NBA Finals Game 1 Emergency...

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2025/06/06

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. They analyze the game's key moments, standout performances, and the incredible comeback by the Pacers. They look back on the Pacers' playoff run that now includes 4 ridiculous comebacks topped off by clutch shots by Tyrese Haliburton. Finally, they attempt to make sense of this Pacers win and how it impacts the eventual outcome of the series.Visit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish

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01:03:08

Tom McKeown - Author of the Book, "This Is Panther...

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2025/06/06

Tom McKeown is the author of This Is Panther Country: A Memoir of Youth, Underdog Spirit, and Basketball Glory, a classic underdog story of a high school basketball team's quest for glory and a young man's journey of growth, family, and determination. Set against the vibrant backdrop of mid-1970s Long Island, New York the book captures the excitement, challenges, and camaraderie of a small-town varsity basketball team and its dreams of triumph. Told from Tom’s vantage point in the eighth grade, he

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01:05:16

2025 NBA Finals Preview - Episode 1107

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2025/06/04

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss the upcoming NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder., the firing of Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau, and the overall performance of the Knicks during the season. The conversation touches on the Indiana Pacers' surprising run to the finals and their potential challenges on both sides of the ball. They discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both the Pacers and Thunder, focusing on key players, matchups, and strategies that could influence

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01:14:25

Sean Rossi - Montclair State University Men's...

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2025/06/02

Sean Rossi is the Men’s Basketball Associate Head Coach at Montclair State University where he has been on Head Coach Justin Potts’ staff for six seasons helping guide the Red Hawks to a .628 overall winning percentage during their tenure together.Rossi previously served as an assistant at Moravian, where he helped guide the Greyhounds to two 20 win seasons and back to back Landmark Conference championships (2017-18 & 2018-19.Prior to Moravian, Rossi was the graduate assistant men's basketball

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01:27:34

Darris Nichols - La Salle University Men's Basketball...

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2025/05/30

Darris Nichols was hired as the Men’s Basketball Head Coach at La Salle University on March 11, 2025. Nichols most recently served as the head coach at Radford University, where he amassed two 20-win seasons in four years (68-63), including a 20-13 record during the 2024-25 season.Nichols' coaching experience includes stints as an assistant coach at Florida, Louisiana Tech, Wofford, and Northern Kentucky. He was named as a member of ESPN.com's prestigious 40 Under 40 list in the summer of 2020 as

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49:22

Pacers & Thunder Win Game 4 to Go Up 3-1, Any Hope...

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2025/05/28

On this episode Mike and Jason discuss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks. They touch on the lack of defensive intensity in the series and whether that is a result of the Pacers style of play. Next, they look at the performances of Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyrese Haliburton, and how their contributions affect their teams' chances of success. Mike and Jason analyze the psychological factors affecting teams down 3-1in the playoffs and whether the

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22:39

Nick Williams - McNeese State University Men's...

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2025/05/26

Nick Williams is heading into his first season as a Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach at McNeese State University. Williams spent the previous three seasons as an assistant at the University of Southern Mississippi from 2022-2025. Before joining the staff at Southern Miss he worked for 3 season at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Prior to Northwest, Williams spent the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons as a graduate assistant at Ole Miss under head coaches Andy Kennedy and Kermit Davis.Williams

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57:28

“The Triple Double” #19 with Rob Brost, Bolingbrook...

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2025/05/23

The 19th 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”.Rob's Induction into the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of FameWhat Rob has learned from his son Trey's recruitmentWhat has Rob energized heading into the summerOn this episode Mike and Jason welcome back Rob Brost to discuss Rob's Induction into the Illinois Basketball Coaches

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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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