Splash City Basketball Podcast

51:56

Raising the Floor: The Business of College Hoops NIL,...

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2026/10/07

The landscape of college athletics is shifting in real time. From name, image, and likeness (NIL) to revenue sharing models, college basketball is operating more like a professional business strategy than ever before. In this episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, host Steve Hartman sits down with Kevin Hughes, former UW-Green Bay player and founding partner at Walker Miles. Bringing 16 years of branding and strategy experience, along with a background in NFL athlete representat...

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52:24

Lynx Playoff Realities & Wolves Superior Vibes with...

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2026/10/05

Host Steve Hartman is joined by Derek Long (aka Croonch) from the Sideline Vibes podcast for a deep dive into the latest in Minnesota hoops! In this episode, Steve and Derek break down the Lynx’s swift postseason exit against the New York Liberty, dissecting the match-up challenges, offensive flow, and key offseason outlooks. Then, the guys switch gears to the Timberwolves as training camp kicks into high gear. They talk about the team’s new-look chemistry, the dynamic impact of adding ...

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28:25

Raising The Floor: Top 10 Preseason CBB Events & The...

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2026/09/30

In this "Raising The Floor" episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, host Steve Hartman dives into the upcoming college basketball season with a full breakdown of the top 10 preseason events to watch and attend this November. From destination tournaments in the Bahamas, Maui, and Las Vegas to marquee showcases in New York City and Chicago, Steve ranks the best early-season action based on location, star power, and off-court entertainment. Plus, he gives a special shoutout to the u...

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43:25

Lynx vs. Liberty Playoff Preview with Terry Horstman...

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2026/09/28

In this episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, host Steve Hartman brings on beat writer Terry Horstman (The IX Sports, Hitting the Hardwood) to break down the Minnesota Lynx’s first-round WNBA playoff matchup against the New York Liberty. Fresh off Lynx practice, Terry gives an inside look at the squad, analyzing rookie superstar Olivia Miles’ impact and her calf, Napheesa "Phee" Collier’s health, Cheryl Reeve’s playoff preparation, and the key turnover and size matchups that co...

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56:46

Raising the Floor: Debate over The Barn + NIL & WNBA...

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2026/09/23

Is The Barn, formerly Williams Arena, a beloved historic treasure or an outdated facility in need of a overhaul? Host Steve Hartman is joined by Hitting the Hardwood writer Nicole Jackson for the season debut of Raising the Floor. Together, they explore: The Barn's Crossroads: Analyzing the feasibility of renovating Williams Arena vs. building a new venue, and how corporate sponsorship (like Blue Cross Blue Shield) fits into modern college hoops. The Legal Side of College Sports: H...

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35:35

Year 2 Kickoff: New Sponsor, Timberwolves’ Kuminga...

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2026/09/21

We’re officially in Year 2 of the Splash City Basketball Podcast! Host Steve Hartman kicks off the new season reflecting on the journey so far and breaking down the new weekly calendar. Sunday potpourri episodes and Wednesday’s new college/Gophers-focused show, Raising the Floor. Plus, in this episode: Sponsor Spotlight: Steve sits down with Dan Radke of Radke Basketball Academy to talk about his first 6 months, fundamental training, and building player confidence. Timberwolves Bre...

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65:07

Greatness at the Position: Ranking the Greatest...

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2026/09/14

On the fifth and final installment of the "Greatness at the Position" series, host Steve Hartman breaks down the position that has defined generations of basketball: the center. Steve is joined by Andrew Wiener, Director at West Central United AAU, for a deep dive into the evolution of the big man, from old-school rim protectors and footwork masters to modern-day perimeter threats and high-level facilitators. They explore what truly defines elite play at the center position, how positio...

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54:24

Greatness at the Position: Power Forwards, Unsung...

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2026/09/07

Host Steve Hartman returns for Part 4 of the Greatness at the Position series on the Splash City Basketball Podcast! This week, the spotlight shifts down low into the trenches to break down everything that defines an elite power forward, from rim tenacity and complimentary skill sets to physical enforcers and master footwork. Joining Steve is friend and former St. Francis Saints big man Matt Neumann to unpack the physical evolution of the four-spot, undersized enforcers, and the unsung dirty ...

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43:28

Greatness at the Position: Minnesota’s Best Small...

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2026/08/25

What defines an elite small forward in today's game? In installment #3 of the Greatness at the Position series, host Steve Hartman sits down with Minnesota Star Tribune insider Marcus Fuller (Strib Varsity) to unpack the evolution of the "3" spot, from positional versatility, 3-level scoring, and athletic rim pressure to off-ball cutting. Steve and Marcus dive deep into the vault to rank and debate the top small forwards in Minnesota high school and college basketball history. They discuss st...

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56:45

Greatness at the Position: The elite scoring guards...

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2026/08/19

Host Steve Hartman is joined by longtime Twin Cities high school/college basketball coach and owner of McKenzie Shooting Academy, Kevin McKenzie, for Part 2 of the 5-part series Greatness at the Position. This week, the guys dive deep into the world of shooting guards, scoring guards, and combo guards. Steve and Kevin break down what truly separates an elite two-guard in today's game. From three-level scoring and mid-post mastery to defensive intensity, short memories, and pure swagger....

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55:18

Greatness at the Position: What makes great point guards

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2026/08/17

Welcome back to the Splash City Basketball Podcast! In this episode, host Steve Hartman kicks off the first of a five-part series exploring the primary positions in basketball. Joining Steve is his former high school teammate and longtime friend, Eric Quackenbush, to dissect everything about point guards. The duo starts with a quick reaction to the Minnesota Timberwolves' upcoming schedule release, including their home Christmas Day matchup against the Thunder and opening the season in ...

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23:30

CBB Portal News, Wolves Streaming & Life w/o LeBron +...

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2026/08/06

Episode Description In this summer catch-up episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, host Steve Hartman breaks down the biggest news across college hoops, the NBA, and the WNBA: College Basketball News & Injunction: A breakdown of the latest court ruling granting fifth-year eligibility to 2022 high school recruits, how it impacts former Gopher Cade Tyson, and how program retention vs. portal swings are reshaping top teams like Florida, Duke, Illinois, Louisville, and Kentucky....

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47:31

The Twin Cities’ Best-Kept Hoops Secret (And How to...

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2026/07/27

In this episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, host Steve Hartman sits down with former Columbia Heights and North Dakota State player, and current St. Anthony assistant coach and Twin Cities Pro-Am team sponsor, Matt Kourouma. Matt shares his firsthand experiences from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, including a look at the premiere of the Hoop State documentary featuring Columbia Heights alum Terrence Brown. He reflects on his journey from Minnesota high school hoops to playin...

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46:50

Coaching High-IQ Defense, Math (yep!) & the 1st-Place...

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2026/07/23

In this episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, host Steve Hartman is joined by Victoria Larson, former Riverland Community College player and current coach with the Minnesota Timberwolves & Lynx Basketball Academy! Victoria opens up about her transition from a record-setting three-point shooter in college to coaching youth hoops and sharing her passion for the game. The two dive deep into what it takes to build high-IQ players, simple ways to teach anticipation and court ang...

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38:52

Unpacking the Vegas Summer League Notebook PLUS:...

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2026/07/13

In this action-packed episode, host Steve Hartman sits down with friend Derek Bolden to unpack their annual pilgrimage to the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Despite the blistering desert heat, the guys spent two days at Thomas & Mack Center to scout the future of the league. From dodging the legendary arena Dairy Queen lines to watching star prospects like Cameron Boozer Caleb Wilson, and Mikel Brown Jr, they give their raw, firsthand notebook drops on what stood out. Plus, they share in...

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76:30

Hello LaMelo: Wolves Acquire PG for Naz Reid PLUS The...

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2026/06/26

It has been a wild, whiplash-inducing stretch for professional basketball in Minnesota, and we are breaking it all down in this jam-packed episode. First, host Steve Hartman welcomes Derek Long (aka "Croonch" on social media) to process a stunning wave of Minnesota Timberwolves offseason moves. They unpack the emotional fallout of the blockbuster trade sending fan-favorite Naz Reid to Charlotte in exchange for All-Star guard LaMelo Ball. From the "business side" vs. the "emotional...

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50:17

Bringing the City Back: St. Paul Central’s Cam Jones...

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2026/06/15

Fresh off an incredible 25-4 debut season that brought packed stands back to the St. Paul community, St. Paul Central Head Coach Cam Jones joins the podcast. As the reigning St. Paul City Conference Coach of the Year, Jones pulls back the curtain on what made last season's team so special and what he learned to help prepare this year's team with summer workouts starting. We trace his relentless journey from volunteer AAU circles to the collegiate ranks at Bethel University, and ho...

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50:45

From MSG to KAT: A Fan's View of the Knicks' NBA...

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2026/06/09

What is it actually like to be a die-hard fan when your team is on the precipice of ending a championship drought? On this episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, host Steve Hartman shifts the focus to the bleachers and the concourses, bringing on New York native and ultimate Knicks fan Nick Jezerian to deliver the definitive fan perspective on the 2026 NBA Finals. Nick opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of traveling down to San Antonio with his teenage son, confronting p...

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76:09

The Art of the Pickup Run: Unwritten Laws of the Court

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2026/05/31

Every gym has them: the guy who stretches for 20 minutes just to outrun everyone, the player in the head-to-toe matching NBA gear who can't hit a layup, and the teammates who mumble about a foul all the way down to the other side of the court. In this episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, Steve Hartman welcomes his pick-up hoop friends Nick and Matt to break down the archetypes, rules, and unspoken dynamics of pickup basketball. They swap stories about growing up playing on dri...

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61:32

Bored of the Regular Season? What Derailed the...

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2026/05/21

It’s time to reset, reflect, and talk through some heavy feelings after the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season came crashing down in decisive fashion against the San Antonio Spurs. On this episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, host Steve Hartman is joined by Derek Long from the Sideline Vibes podcast to deliver a comprehensive postmortem on the Wolves' playoff run. We kick things off with some high-vibe personal news as Derek shares the incredible story of his newborn twins—includi...

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