Author: HoopTalkTV
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The Future of The NCAA
The NCAA was once hailed as the premier destination for amateurs to thrive as student-athletes, balancing rigorous academic demands with the pure joy of competing in a sport they loved for its own sake. Fast-forward to today, and it has morphed into something even more insidious than the cartel many analysts decry: a near-monopoly on…
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HoopTalk – Brewster Academy
As someone from New England, I’ve always felt there’s a unique vibe surrounding prep school basketball here. The New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC) stands as one of the nation’s most renowned interscholastic leagues, encompassing prestigious high schools across Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. Yet, amid this elite landscape, one institution reigns…
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HoopTalk – Assists
As a point guard, there is nothing better than setting your teammates up for a high-quality shot. I love watching a good pass over some of the other highlights we see nowadays. One might think that three-point shooting should increase the number of assists per game. That is mostly true nowadays due to the pace…
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HoopTalk – D3Hoops
There is a form of basketball that may be the last of its kind. I may be a little biased as I am a Division III hooper myself, but I think the jury is clear: college basketball just isn’t the same anymore. However, there is hope at the lower levels. Division III basketball stands apart…
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HoopTalk – Jaylen Brown
Like many fans and analysts, I entered the 2025-26 NBA season with concerns about Jaylen Brown’s ability to step up as the Boston Celtics’ true No. 1 option—especially given his lucrative supermax contract extension. Yet, the All-Star wing has emphatically dispelled those concerns, delivering career-best performances and embarking on a blistering hot streak that’s cementing…
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HoopTalk – Christmas Edition
Christmas is one of the best times of year, not only for the holiday, but also a great opportunity to break down more hoops! I have been receiving great feedback, especially on word choice (I will try to dumb it down for you, Uncle Bill)…. I want to break down a few advanced analytics that…
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HoopTalk – Draft Prospects (Part 2)
Yesterday, I shared my top 10 draft prospects for the 2026 NBA Draft. I know it’s a bit early, but with the new year approaching, there’s no better time to reflect on what these talented prospects have accomplished over the past year. Here’s my full draft board. Today I want to cover a few of…
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HoopTalk – Draft Prospects
This year’s draft is one of the best top to bottom in recent memory. Many of these lottery picks would be 1st overall in many past drafts. These are my best available prospects: The shocking part about my list is that all of these players are freshmen! Top to bottom, this draft has the potential…
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HoopTalk – Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder may very well win 74+ games this year. A record that lasted only 10 years. Long ago, many thought the Bulls were untouchable, then the Warriors, but now we have a new beast taking the league by storm. The Bulls had the Goat, and the Warriors had the greatest shooter of…
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HoopTalk – Practice
We’re talking about practice? A famous quote by a one-in-a-generation player, the great Allen Iverson. Practice should be harder than games. I am a true believer that it best prepares your players for competition. Why? Putting them under immense pressure in practice makes game pressure more manageable. Stress and adversity: Both are a part of…
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