Billy Hahn

The Coaches remember their friend Billy Hahn, the stories are plentiful.   Where will Hunter Dickinson end up?   NIL will play its part!   In fighting, all fighting, things get heated on all competitive levels.   Ask Rudy G.   NBA play-in games have given us some good hoops to watch.   OKC runs the out-of-bounds plays, of course to the Coaches' liking!  Enjoy the Season Finale!

The Coaches remember their friend Billy Hahn, the stories are plentiful.   Where will Hunter Dickinson end up?   NIL will play its part!   In fighting, all fighting, things get heated on all competitive levels.   Ask Rudy G.   NBA play-in games have given us some good hoops to watch.   OKC runs the out-of-bounds plays, of course to the Coaches' liking!  Enjoy the Season Finale!

Ode to Billy Hahn (Year 6, Episode 20)

With just a couple of weeks left for this season’s podcast, the Coaches start to wrap up college basketball with their views on the Men’s NCAA Championship and begin to project what’s ahead for the NBA playoffs.

With just a couple of weeks left for this season’s podcast, the Coaches start to wrap up college basketball with their views on the Men’s NCAA Championship and begin to project what’s ahead for the NBA playoffs.

Jimmy Load Manages (Year 6, Episode 19)

Walt Williams

 Final Four Weekend is here.   Jimmy comes live from Houston as the guys share some Final Four stories and they have some.   It's a crazy week for any coach that attends the host city.   Our Coaches review the games from the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, as well as share their predictions for the Final Four.   Before the Wizard joins, the Coaches had a chance to talk about the coaching carousel.  Is AU hiring a coach?   Some interested alumni want to know what is going on!    Enjoy the Wizard as the coaches reminisce and talk about the NBA game.   Walt shares the first time meeting Gary Williams.  Along those lines, Gary shares his thoughts on the Wizard staying at Maryland.

Final Four Weekend is here.   Jimmy comes live from Houston as the guys share some Final Four stories and they have some.   It's a crazy week for any coach that attends the host city.   Our Coaches review the games from the Sweet 16 and Elite 8, as well as share their predictions for the Final Four.   Before the Wizard joins, the Coaches had a chance to talk about the coaching carousel.  Is AU hiring a coach?   Some interested alumni want to know what is going on!    Enjoy the Wizard as the coaches reminisce and talk about the NBA game.   Walt shares the first time meeting Gary Williams.  Along those lines, Gary shares his thoughts on the Wizard staying at Maryland.

The Wizard, Walt Williams (Year 6, Episode 18)

Sonny Vaccaro

All the Coaches check in this week.   Before Sonny Vaccaro joins, the Coaches have a chance to talk about last week's games as well as previewing the Sweet 16.   The college coaching carousel has begun, and the dominos have begun to fall.   Get your popcorn ready folks, Air is the real deal and Sonny loves who is playing him.   Why wouldn't Sonny be played by Matt Damon!   Sonny gives you the skinny on the movie, and he doesn't hold back on his views on NIL and when he started having thoughts on the subject.    Sonny's a coach's best friend.   Ask the Coaches!

All the Coaches check in this week.   Before Sonny Vaccaro joins, the Coaches have a chance to talk about last week's games as well as previewing the Sweet 16.   The college coaching carousel has begun, and the dominos have begun to fall.   Get your popcorn ready folks, Air is the real deal and Sonny loves who is playing him.   Why wouldn't Sonny be played by Matt Damon!   Sonny gives you the skinny on the movie, and he doesn't hold back on his views on NIL and when he started having thoughts on the subject.    Sonny's a coach's best friend.   Ask the Coaches!

SONNY VACCARO (Year 6, Episode 17)

Ryan Odom

2023 tournament talk dominates the episode with Chris, Gary, Ed, Gordon and a roused BWI cameo by Jimmy. The Coaches talk selections, refereeing in the tournament and interesting teams to watch. Special guest coach Ryan Odom joins the pod prior to his Utah State team’s NCAA Game 1.--

2023 tournament talk dominates the episode with Chris, Gary, Ed, Gordon and a roused BWI cameo by Jimmy. The Coaches talk selections, refereeing in the tournament and interesting teams to watch. Special guest coach Ryan Odom joins the pod prior to his Utah State team’s NCAA Game 1.--

Utah State Ryan Odom (Year 6, Episode 16)

The Coaches are in Nashville, KC &amp;  Chicago, as tournament basketball begins.   Gary thinks we should like Boheim.     As for  Patrick, he's a Georgtown treasure, no matter the coaching record.   The Coaches also discuss the games, the match-ups as teams get ready for long runs into March.   Chris asks the coaches what program they want to lead if given the chance.  How does a Dennis Rodman conversation come up with the Coaches?   Lots of laughs throughout.

The Coaches are in Nashville, KC &amp;  Chicago, as tournament basketball begins.   Gary thinks we should like Boheim.     As for  Patrick, he's a Georgtown treasure, no matter the coaching record.   The Coaches also discuss the games, the match-ups as teams get ready for long runs into March.   Chris asks the coaches what program they want to lead if given the chance.  How does a Dennis Rodman conversation come up with the Coaches?   Lots of laughs throughout.

The Coaches on Location (Year 6, Episode 15)

John Beilein

Heavy on the college game this week.   Pistol Pete's scoring record is gone.  Where is Mike Brey coaching next and when?  Seniors are not really seniors when they play for one more team.  RIP, the legendary, Terry Holland.   Really, a Final Four without Ralph Sampson?    So many college stories this week, including many from guest, and Hall of Fame Coach, John Beilein.   It's difficult not to love the story of the Niland Brothers.   

Heavy on the college game this week.   Pistol Pete's scoring record is gone.  Where is Mike Brey coaching next and when?  Seniors are not really seniors when they play for one more team.  RIP, the legendary, Terry Holland.   Really, a Final Four without Ralph Sampson?    So many college stories this week, including many from guest, and Hall of Fame Coach, John Beilein.   It's difficult not to love the story of the Niland Brothers.

HOF Coach, John Beilein (Year 6, Episode 14)

James Jones

This week, Gary is on assignment in Ohio, watching the Wright State Women.   In turn, we get a Jimmy impression of Coach Williams.    Priceless!  Before Yale's James Jones joins, tons of local hoop talk.   Gordon and the Coaches have thoughts on what's going on at Alabama.   We get some Coach of the Year nominations from the college game.  NBA chatter, and of course Coach Jones, with plenty of stories, and he thinks the DMV just has ballers on top of ballers.   No better high school hoops than the DMV.

This week, Gary is on assignment in Ohio, watching the Wright State Women.   In turn, we get a Jimmy impression of Coach Williams.    Priceless!  Before Yale's James Jones joins, tons of local hoop talk.   Gordon and the Coaches have thoughts on what's going on at Alabama.   We get some Coach of the Year nominations from the college game.  NBA chatter, and of course Coach Jones, with plenty of stories, and he thinks the DMV just has ballers on top of ballers.   No better high school hoops than the DMV.

Yale's James Jones (Year 6, Episode 13)

 The Coaches acknowledge when your school is #1, it doesn't last long this season.     Shaka Smart is happy and it's showing.   New Mexico State is a debacle.   The Portal/NIL stuff makes it hard to have a true team that sticks together.  Trivia: Name 4 schools in the WAC?   NBA post-deadline talk... And we all know that shootarounds are for coaches!

The Coaches acknowledge when your school is #1, it doesn't last long this season.     Shaka Smart is happy and it's showing.   New Mexico State is a debacle.   The Portal/NIL stuff makes it hard to have a true team that sticks together.  Trivia: Name 4 schools in the WAC?   NBA post-deadline talk... And we all know that shootarounds are for coaches!

Where is Tarleton State? (Year 6, Episode 12)

John Becker

Before the Coaches are joined by Vermont's all-time winningest coach and one-time Gallaudet Coach, John Becker,  Knoche starts with a discussion on the refs.   What do you do at the end of the game; Call Timeout or set up a set play?   Gary weighs in on Boheim's rant.   Early national champ picks.  Coaches talk NBA Deadline talk, Lebron and Kareem.   Not sure how the last Dead Tour, Bill Walton, and the states that have legalized weed crept into this week's recording.

Before the Coaches are joined by Vermont's all-time winningest coach and one-time Gallaudet Coach, John Becker,  Knoche starts with a discussion on the refs.   What do you do at the end of the game; Call Timeout or set up a set play?   Gary weighs in on Boheim's rant.   Early national champ picks.  Coaches talk NBA Deadline talk, Lebron and Kareem.   Not sure how the last Dead Tour, Bill Walton, and the states that have legalized weed crept into this week's recording.

Vermont's Winningest, John Becker (Year 6, Episode 11)

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Drew Nicholas

Full Coaching staff this week.   Enjoy a trip around the beltway, as the Coaches review this past week's games, leading to many philosophical debates.   As the guys get into a NIL discussion, it's obvious the number of layers needed to peel off the onion to make sense of it.    Drew Nicholas joins the Coaches, talks about his career overseas and he does not disappoint with his stories.   Promise!

Full Coaching staff this week.   Enjoy a trip around the beltway, as the Coaches review this past week's games, leading to many philosophical debates.   As the guys get into a NIL discussion, it's obvious the number of layers needed to peel off the onion to make sense of it.    Drew Nicholas joins the Coaches, talks about his career overseas and he does not disappoint with his stories.   Promise!

Always A Terp, Drew Nicholas (Year 6, Episode 10)

No Door Dash deliveries interrupting the Coaches.   The entire staff is on hand this week, as they share their disgust of the constant replay reviews and what it's doing to the game and the Refs.   The Coaches think the refs look lost; Gary blames the rules.   Tap shares his top five college venues.  Gordo is asking throwback trivia.  Jimmy's doorbell is ringing and of course, there is the Rui trade breakdown.

No Door Dash deliveries interrupting the Coaches.   The entire staff is on hand this week, as they share their disgust of the constant replay reviews and what it's doing to the game and the Refs.   The Coaches think the refs look lost; Gary blames the rules.   Tap shares his top five college venues.  Gordo is asking throwback trivia.  Jimmy's doorbell is ringing and of course, there is the Rui trade breakdown.

Another Replay Review (Year 6, Episode 9)

The coaches open with a vote to have Iowa's Fran McCaffrey back to revisit the pod and they're still deliberating.   Big chatter regarding expanding the NCAA field.   Jimmy has some thoughts.   After 24 years, WVU drops Huggins' loyal assistant, and no one knows why.   High School, College, Pro; where has the five-man offense gone?  The NBA Trade Deadline is coming and John Wall is not happy with Bradley Beal.

No Loyalty in West Virginia (Year 6, Episode 8)

All five coaches check in this week with thoughts about Georgetown Basketball’s fall from grace, college scheduling, contact in the NBA and American University’s latest effort to fill the stands with elementary school students.

All five coaches check in this week with thoughts about Georgetown Basketball’s fall from grace, college scheduling, contact in the NBA and American University’s latest effort to fill the stands with elementary school students.

"Just Said It For The Kids" (Year 6, Episode 7)

Strange start to the college season.  Who is really #1?   Can Maryland shoot?   Maybe they should prescribe the Don Nelson school of shooting... Over 38% let it rain, under, look to pass!  Moment of silence for Pistol Pete.   Technical fouls and forgetting your uniforms.   It happens, but how do you respond?   Some NBA talk, and no more hand-check.   Gary mini-clinic on the Out of Bounds Play....   The guys want Ledo gift cards!

The Boys want Ledo's! (Year 6, Episode 6)

CHRIS COLLINS

 He might be a Dukie, but Coach Collins shows a ton or respect and love for Gary's programs!  Coaches navigate the early season with Naismith HOF talk, the Pitino vs Pintino game, scheduling and a Feng Mitchell love.   Ledo's Coach Speak, features Coach Collins and so many stories, from the 72 Olympics, Duke/MD rivalry, JJ Redick's poetry readings and so much more.   Great holiday listening.   Tell your friends! 

He might be a Dukie, but Coach Collins shows a ton or respect and love for Gary's programs!  Coaches navigate the early season with Naismith HOF talk, the Pitino vs Pintino game, scheduling and a Feng Mitchell love.   Ledo's Coach Speak, features Coach Collins and so many stories, from the 72 Olympics, Duke/MD rivalry, JJ Redick's poetry readings and so much more.   Great holiday listening.   Tell your friends!

Northwestern's Chris Collins (Year 6, Episode 5)

The coaches are in recovery mode, following the Terps/UCLA game and their personal bouts wtih the flu.   Who is on the Mount Rushmore of college coaches/   No easy answers here.  Sean Miller and his book of truths are discussed.  The coaches can't make this stuff up.  This week, we have some NBA talk as well as a discussion on some possible NIL backlash when teammates know your deal!  JImmy goes back on the road.

Tap needs an I V (Year 6, Episode 4)

So much to talk about this early in the season, like refs quitting mid-game at Virginia Union a murder cover-up in the state of Nex Mexico, The Maryland faithful filled up College Park for the Illini game and Ed's take on the Precocious Neophytes of Duke.   And the coaches talk NBA talk and Gordon's early season gambling plays.     All that and the heartwarming news of Brittney Griner coming home.

League Play Begins (Year 6, Episode 3)

The coaches are watching tons of games and even attending some!  Discussions range from the ending of the Big10/ACC Challenge, storied programs falling quickly, no more bracket busters, and Jimmy's love for the YUM YUM Center's state-of-the-art bar.   The George Washington University's new head man, Chris Caputo joins the show.  He wants Jimmy to give him the details on Gary's sideline press.    Take an hour, you'll love it!

The coaches are watching tons of games and even attending some!  Discussions range from the ending of the Big10/ACC Challenge, storied programs falling quickly, no more bracket busters, and Jimmy's love for the YUM YUM Center's state-of-the-art bar.   The George Washington University's new head man, Chris Caputo joins the show.  He wants Jimmy to give him the details on Gary's sideline press.    Take an hour, you'll love it!

GW's Chris Caputo (Year 6, Episode 2)

Gary and the boys are back.  From the tip, the coaches jump right in with their thoughts on the Terps, Maui, and the complexity of the gimme games affected by the portal.   What's up with the small crowds in large facilities? The coaches offer solutions, as well as thoughts on NIL and its true impact on the system.   Some NBA chatter too.   The guys are in mid-season form!

Gary and the boys are back.  From the tip, the coaches jump right in with their thoughts on the Terps, Maui, and the complexity of the gimme games affected by the portal.   What's up with the small crowds in large facilities? The coaches offer solutions, as well as thoughts on NIL and its true impact on the system.   Some NBA chatter too.   The guys are in mid-season form!

Season Debut (Year 6, Episode 1)

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The DC Coaches Basketball Podcast

The guys recap the busy opening week of the NBA including a full breakdown on just how Kelly Olynyk got that rebound over the Wizards on Opening Night.  LeBron's Laker Debut and the fight are discussed. They shift gears to see whether or not the new pay raise for top high school prospects from the G League is worth it and explain just how there is an intern making a million bucks. Don't miss a great Wizards trivia question from the Tapscott Era sprinkled in between.

The guys recap the busy opening week of the NBA including a full breakdown on just how Kelly Olynyk got that rebound over the Wizards on Opening Night.  LeBron's Laker Debut and the fight are discussed. They shift gears to see whether or not the new pay raise for top high school prospects from the G League is worth it and explain just how there is an intern making a million bucks. Don't miss a great Wizards trivia question from the Tapscott Era sprinkled in between.

Season 3 Episode 2: "Glue Guy" Means You're Not Good

All 4 Coaches react to the big upsets over the weekend in college basketball.  Then they dive into Mark Few's comments regarding the NCAA and it's very slow investigation. For the NBA portion they begin with the drama in Chicago as they got routed by a historic measure.  A few trades recently happened in the league including in Washington. All that &amp; more on the Basketball Coaches DC Podcast.

All 4 Coaches react to the big upsets over the weekend in college basketball.  Then they dive into Mark Few's comments regarding the NCAA and it's very slow investigation. For the NBA portion they begin with the drama in Chicago as they got routed by a historic measure.  A few trades recently happened in the league including in Washington. All that &amp; more on the Basketball Coaches DC Podcast.

Season 3: Episode 9" "Do I Wanna Be A Crook Or An Idiot"

The Coaches are in for another show after LeBron goes off for 51 in Miami and trouble in Golden State Paradise. Deadspin has a wide ranging update on the past on-goings at GW.  Feast Week has arrived for College Hoops. The Wizards have a rough weekend at home and a discussion on how progressive the NAB is evidenced by the Sue Bird hiring in Denver.

The Coaches are in for another show after LeBron goes off for 51 in Miami and trouble in Golden State Paradise. Deadspin has a wide ranging update on the past on-goings at GW.  Feast Week has arrived for College Hoops. The Wizards have a rough weekend at home and a discussion on how progressive the NAB is evidenced by the Sue Bird hiring in Denver.

Season 3: Episode 6: "Contracts & Mothers"

Ed Tapscott reflects on working out Kobe Bryant….Gary Williams on Baltimore’s Gene Corrigan…Mike Brey’s classic Meltdown. Corona Premier presents the DC Coaches Podcast LIVE on WTEM, Washington from Tommy Joes Bar and Restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland.

Season 5: Episode 4: Primetime Live for the Coaches

Chris Knoche and the DC Basketball Coaches run through the latest NBA and NCAA News, scores and happenings.

Season 5: Episode 3: "Basketball in full swing"

Gordon Austin and Gary Williams help host Chris Knoche make sense of the college basketball season and the Maryland Terrapin's string of recent losses.

Gordon Austin and Gary Williams help host Chris Knoche make sense of the college basketball season and the Maryland Terrapin's string of recent losses.

Season 5: Episode 2: "What to make of the Terps?"

All 4 coaches are in studio and open up with their reaction to Gonzaga's upset of Duke.  After covering the full "Feast Week" landscape, they preview the ACC/Big 10 Challenge, that includes Maryland hosting former conference foe Virginia. They transition to the NBA where they take a look at the league at the quarter pole including the struggling Celtics.  What is the latest with Bradley Beal in Washington?  And who are the award favorites so far?

All 4 coaches are in studio and open up with their reaction to Gonzaga's upset of Duke.  After covering the full "Feast Week" landscape, they preview the ACC/Big 10 Challenge, that includes Maryland hosting former conference foe Virginia. They transition to the NBA where they take a look at the league at the quarter pole including the struggling Celtics.  What is the latest with Bradley Beal in Washington?  And who are the award favorites so far?

Season 3: Episode 7: "High Knee Socks and a Headband"

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