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Splash City Basketball Podcast

Splash City is your go-to basketball podcast, diving deep into all the basketball that matters in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. From tactical breakdowns and recruiting news to live game commentary, we cover it all from the land of 10,000 lakes.

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34:21

Former Badger Jared Berggren on Badgers/Gophers...

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2026/01/15

Send us a text In this episode, we break down an electric finish in one of the most intense rivalries in college sports following Tuesday's heart-stopping Wisconsin vs. Minnesota clash. Host Steve Hartman is joined by Princeton, MN native and Wisconsin Badgers All-Big Ten Forward Jared Berggren. We take you inside Williams Arena to relive the intensity of the most recent Border Battle, and Jared shares how much it means to Minnesotans wearing the red and white to win in their home state. ...

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45:14

St. Francis' Kyle Waterworth on Coaching and Family...

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2026/01/12

Send us a text In this episode, host Steve Hartman welcomes St. Francis High School girls basketball coach Kyle Waterworth. The two discuss Kyle's transition from coaching boys to girls basketball, driven by his desire to watch his daughters play. He outlines the similarities and differences between coaching genders and emphasizes communication early, being able to have difficult conversations that positively impact players, coaches and the team. They also cover the team's performance s...

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22:20

CBB Surprises, Disappointments & Latest Top 10

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2026/01/08

Send us a text In this episode, Steve talks the Wolves latest in over Miami and Rudy Gobert's monster impact. But the main topic is an exciting night in college basketball. Near upsets for Michigan and Kansas, Florida gets right, and Houston survives Texas Tech. Finally, a high school roundup of some surprising results in MN boys basketball. It's all in the Splash City Basketball podcast! Instagram @splashcitypodcast Facebook YouTube

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51:53

How Officiating & Perspective Redefined Matt...

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2026/01/05

Send us a text This week, Steve Hartman is joined by long-time friend, coach, former official and a pillar of the Minnesota basketball community, Barnesville Trojans Head Boys Coach Matt Askegaard. With a resume that includes head coaching stints for both boys and girls programs—plus years of experience as a college and high school official—Matt brings a unique perspective to the game. We discuss how officiating, and a few books, changed his coaching philosophy, the lessons learned through pa...

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16:35

Holiday (Hoops) Wishlists PLUS Final College Top 10...

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2025/12/24

In this special Christmas Eve edition of the Splash City Basketball podcast, Steve lists out his 4 items on the basketball wishlist as well as shares some wishes from listeners. Steve finishes the year with the final men's college basketball top 10 poll of the year. Some shake-ups in the final poll. Thanks for listening throughout 2025! If you can share with your friends, like a post, leave a comment or a review and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. Happy holidays ever...

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38:20

Kevin McKenzie, Head Coach of the Eagan Wildcats PLUS...

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2025/12/22

Is defense still the secret to winning in the shot-clock era? This episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast goes inside the huddle with Kevin McKenzie, head coach of the 4A #7 ranked Eagan Wildcats. Coach McKenzie breaks down what makes his defensive system so effective, holding opponents to just 47 points per game so far. McKenzie shares what it meant to the Eagan community to finally snap a 15-year drought against powerhouse Lakeville North. We also discuss the unique dynamic of coachi...

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70:07

Dec 18, 2025: Talking Timberwolves with Andrew Dukowitz

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2025/12/19

One-third of the way through 2025, the Minnesota Timberwolves are right in the thick of a crowded West. Steve Hartman and Andrew Dukowitz (The Missing Wolves Podcast and ZoneCoverage.com) break down the biggest surprises of the year, the evolution of Jaden McDaniels, and why Rudy Gobert remains the most polarizing (yet essential) piece of the puzzle. 1:39 Andrew Dukowitz joins and shares his journey into the world of basketball and media 8:46 KG is officially back as part of the Timberwolves ...

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14:27

Dec 12, 2025: Weekend Primer of NBA Cup, Timberwolves...

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2025/12/12

Steve gets you ready for the weekend of basketball. NBA Cup semi-finals taking place in Las Vegas. Can anyone slow down the Thunder and will we see an NBA Finals preview? The Timberwolves have an important weekend ahead at Golden State and home versus the Sacramento Kings. Yes, the Kings...again. Interesting college games in the Big Ten, SEC and Big 12. Also, mid-major teams looking to make a statement before heading into conference play. Finally, Steve covers the best Minne...

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28:18

Dec 7, 2025: McDaniels' Breakout & Wolves' Surge |...

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2025/12/08

The Minnesota Timberwolves are climbing the standings, but the biggest story might be their rising two-way star. Host Steve Hartman dives deep into Jaden McDaniels' massive breakout, revealing how he went from a defensive stopper to one of the most efficient shooters in the league, currently ranking 3rd in the entire NBA in 3-Point Percentage! We break down the Wolves' five-game winning streak—including the gutsy home win over the Clippers—and discuss how J-Mac's scoring is transf...

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43:33

Dec 2, 2025: J Schwartz from East Metro Wave AAU...

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2025/12/03

Steve is joined by J Schwartz, Director of the East Metro Wave AAU program. They touched on a lot of subjects starting with J's story as a Park High coach and what brought him to start East Metro Wave. They also discussed coaching and training in this era, and new challenges and opportunities in today's youth basketball landscape. Steve also shares some of his favorite websites and apps to use for keeping up with Minnesota high school scores.

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28:30

Nov 25, 2025: Wolves collapse TWICE, plus my college...

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2025/11/25

Steve breaks down the Wolves back-to-back excruciating losses. What happened in Sacramento 3 nights after a collapse in Phoenix?! How much is on head coach Chris Finch? It's a brutal trend that doesn't seem fixable with this current group of players. Plus thoughts on the Feast Week in college basketball. 1:26 Timberwolves blow another 4th quarter lead late 7:39 Wolves need to develop a rotation beyond 7 players 11:25 Naz Reid is back to doing Naz Reid things 14:45 Local teams not making it to...

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28:28

From the NCC to the Summit: A conversation with Ben...

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2025/11/20

This week on Splash City Basketball, we dive deep into the heart of Upper Midwest hoops history! Host Steve Hartman welcomes UND basketball alum Ben Brickson, a key player from the 1995 North Central Conference (NCC) Championship team, to explore the seismic shift from Division II to Division I. Ben pulls back the curtain, sharing personal stories from the intense 1995 NCC Championship season and painting a vivid picture of what it took to come back and win that grueling league. But the story...

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33:08

Nov 17, 2025: Wolves go 2-1, National Signing Day...

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2025/11/17

In this episode Steve breaks down the past week in the NBA and for the Timberwolves and college. We also look at some of the notable Minnesota prep hoopers committing to play college basketball. Finally, I give my Bucket List of college basketball venues. 0:10 Intro 1:28 Wolves go 2-1, but still haven't beaten a team over .500 10:28 NBA Performances of the Week: Steph and the Pistons 12:22 National Signing Day from Minnesota 15:59 Big week in college hoops. Terrence Brown Jr is the Play...

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28:06

Nov 12, 2025: St. Thomas Opens a New Arena & New NBA...

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2025/11/12

In this episode Steve reviews the brand-new $180M Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, home to the St. Thomas Tommies. Plus, Derek Bolden joins to talk all things NBA fandom, including updates at Target Center and the Wolves new app, plus basketball trading cards and innovation across the NBA. 1:20 Steve's review of Lee & Penny Anderson Arena 9:07 We're live at Scoreboard Bar & Grill in Minnetonka 10:05 New Target Center Experience including a one-stop shop app for tickets, mer...

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32:27

Episode 11: Wolves Struggling to Find Defense, Wemby...

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2025/11/07

It's been a while since we talked NBA and the Minnesota Timberwolves so... 1:07 Steve is joined by Tyler & Tate for a long segment talking Wolves who sit at 4-4 through 8 games. What's up with the defense? What happened to their bench? 16:57 Steve talks more NBA, including Wemby and the Spurs as a playoff team. He also talks surprises in both the Western and Eastern conferences. 26:28 Wrapping up this episode with talk on the first look at college basketball. The Gophers make ...

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26:12

Opening Night Games to Watch PLUS Mid-Major Preview

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2025/11/03

The college basketball season is officially here. It's never too early to start thinking about upsets in your bracket. 2:03 Games to watch on opening night, Monday, Nov 3rd including defending national champion Florida AND potential top NBA pick AJ Dybantsa and BYU 4:32 Set up your viewing Thanksgiving or "Feast Week" with the best early season tournaments or Multi-Team Events (MTEs) 8:20 Rivalry games in Nov/Dec that you won't want to miss 11:50 My Top 10 Mid-Major teams to watch 19:15...

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18:29

Big East Preview: Is it a Two Horse Race?

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2025/10/31

Steve breaks down the Big East conference for the 2025-26 season. Coming off their first Big East championship in 25 years, St. John's looks to defend its title against highly ranked UConn. Rick Pitino. Dan Hurley. What else can you ask for at the top of this league? Other challengers with experienced coaches will contend. Marquette, Creighton lie in the wings, and Villanova under new coach Kevin Willard and Kim English and Providence look for a bounceback seasons. Finally, it's a...

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19:35

SEC Preview: Will the SEC (again) be the best...

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2025/10/31

Steve breaks down the top of the SEC, the other contenders, key coaching changes and picks his darkhorse to win the best college basketball conference in the country. With a mass exodus of the league's leading scorers things could get wild and crazy in the SEC. Can the SEC replicate its record 14 teams to make the NCAA tournament? It's all in Splash City Basketball's SEC conference preview.

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Episode 7: ACC Preview - Who can take down Duke?

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2025/10/30

We're back with our ACC Preview looking at 3 storylines and a darkhorse. 1. Will anyone challenge Duke this year? Is Louisville ready? And how hot is the seat in Chapel Hill? 2. New coaches are everywhere, including at some of the best programs in the ACC. Who will have the biggest impact? 3. Can the ACC improve on its 4 NCAA tournament bids from a year ago? My darkhorse pick: Find out which who I think can challenge for an NCAA tourney bid and a top 6 finish in the ACC.

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19:36

Episode 6: Big 12 Preview

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2025/10/29

Will Houston continue running the Big 12 as they have in their first two seasons in the league? Will Kansas experience a resurgence behind freshman star Darryn Peterson or will the other star freshman, AJ Dybantsaa and BYU stake their claim? The Big 12 has loads of storylines. Steve breaks down his top 3 storylines and projects a darkhorse team that pushes Houston atop the conference standings.

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