Tag: sports

  • HoopTalk – The Debate

    HoopTalk – The Debate

    The 2026 NBA Draft is shaping up to be one for the history books, and right now, the biggest question on everyone’s mind is: Who is the No. 1 overall pick this year? Almost every prospect in the top 5-10 projects as a long-term NBA contributor, with legitimate star potential. That’s rare in the modern…

  • HoopTalk – The NCAA is Doomed

    HoopTalk – The NCAA is Doomed

    Another day, another court case for the NCAA—and yet another loss. The understanding of eligibility continues to get muddier by the minute. We’re now seeing players with professional experience attempting to hijack the system just to cash in on NIL deals. That’s all it is: a blatant money grab. The attorneys representing these players don’t…

  • HoopTalk – HomeField

    HoopTalk – HomeField

    Does Home Field Advantage Truly Matter? I love this topic and consider it extremely relevant, as we are in full playoff mode for Football and soon March Madness, NBA, and NHL. In my opinion, there is nothing that matters more than playing at home in the playoffs. It is one of the only incentives left…

  • HoopTalk – Jump Shot Theory

    HoopTalk – Jump Shot Theory

    A basketball jump shot shares striking similarities with a golf swing—both demand precision, yet they thrive on individual variability rather than rigid uniformity. Consider this: while a golf swing appears as one of the most mechanized actions in sports, involving intricate coordination of the mind and body, its success hinges not on perfect replication but…

  • The Future of The NCAA

    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…

  • HoopTalk – D3Hoops

    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…

  • HoopTalk – Jaylen Brown

    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…

  • 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…

  • HoopTalk – Thunder

    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…

  • HoopTalk – Point Guard’s

    HoopTalk – Point Guard’s

    My favorite position on the court. The quarterback, extension of the coach, and has to be one of the smarter players, is the point guard. So much responsibility lies on the back of the point guard. Without a proper point guard, teams have an immediate advantage on defense. There is nothing worse than watching a…