Tag: champions
Ball Hogs: Throw Out the Record Book! It’s Heat Check Time
With the Warriors on the doorstep of a 73-9 record, breaking what was once considered an unbreakable record set by the immortal 95-96 Bulls, it’s time to take a look around at other NBA records. Some are impossible to break, but others could be broken in the near future. Also, a comprehensive guide to the heat check and the power within.
Ball Hogs: The Greatest Signature Shoes of All Time, and Why
No one can deny the importance of sneakers in basketball history. But in 2016, the market for basketball shoes is saturated. Has it gone to far? The guys look at the best and worst shoes of past and present, and what’s right and wrong with the sneaker industry.
Ball Hogs: What We Can Learn From Women’s Basketball
After five days at the Women’s Final Four, Matt returns with lessons that we can learn before the NBA Playoffs start. Players’ relationships with the media, and managing egos, it’s easier said than done!
ICE League Week 5: More Than a Game
Week 5 of the ICE League: Season 2 gives us more highlights, as well as lessons that Mick Tidrow has learned from working with the league.
Ball Hogs: Situation, Not Talent, Determines a Player’s Success
Good prospects make for good NBA players, right? Matt and Ken would disagree with you. The guys look into what makes a young NBA player successful, with an emphasis on situation and circumstances.
REPLAY: 2016 MAC Gymnastics Championships On ESPN3
Ball State’s Denasiha Christian was honored as the 2016 Mid-American Conference vault and floor champion.
March Madness Survival Guide: Evaluating Three Non-Basketball Selection Methods
Is it the color of the jerseys? Cool mascots? As we all look back at our busted brackets from round one, it’s time to take a hard look at alternate bracket strategies.
Ball Hogs: Phil Jackson, Pat Riley, or Gregg Popovich?
How old is too old to coach? The guys look at the possibility of Phil Jackson returning to the bench for either New York or Los Angeles. From there, we look at the comparison between Phil Jackson, Pat Riley, and Gregg Popovich. Who’s been the best as a coach and general manager? Finally, who’s going to be the greatest coach of the young generation, Brad Stevens or Steve Kerr.