Hoops & Hip Hop is a podcast that connects the best of the culture.Hosted by Coach Carter, we talk to the leaders in the basketball and music world. You will get coaches, trainers, players, artists and executives to name a few.
On this episode we sit down hip hop artist Ryu. We talk about his beginning with Styles Of Beyond, solo projects, his Irish Pub and the Lakers.This is a must listen for any real hoop and hip hop fan.Follow us:@therealryu@coachcarter120@whitelabelradio@melloewon
15 Jul 2026
Episode 18: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep.18 (Todd Wilson)
On this episode we talk to Todd Wilson of Core Prep. Todd talks about starting his prep program, the elite players that came through the program and more.Follow us onlineCoach Carter: @coachcarter120Todd Wilson: @toddhasaplanWhite Label Radio: @whitelabelradio
1 Jul 2026
Episode 17: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep.17 (Cory DeSanti of Elev8)
On this episode of Hoops And Hip Hop we sit with Cory DeSanti of Elev8 Basketball. We talk about his beginnings as a Division 1 football player and how he built Elev8 into one of the biggest independent AAU programs in the world. Follow Us:Coach Carter: @coachcarter120Cory DeSanti: @elev8bball_
17 Jun 2026
Episode 16: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep.16 w/ Wolfgang Wood
Back from a little hiatus with a great new episode. Coach Carter sits down with Coach Wolfgang Wood. We talk about his dad playing with Michael Jordan in 1984, growing up in a house full of hoopers of course his coach journey that led hit to his current position. This is great episode you don’t want to miss. Follow us on IG@wolfgangwood_@coachcarter@whitelabelradio
24 Nov 2025
Episode 15: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep.15 w/ LA Court Report
On this episode of Hoops And Hip Hop we sit down with Steve Wachs of LA Court Report. We talk to him about how he started LA Court Report, the mission of the page and what we can expect in the future. Of course we discuss Hip Hop and his favorite Hip Hop groups. This is an episode you don't want to miss.Follow Us:LA Court@LaCourtReportCoach Carter@coachcarter120White Label Radio@whitelabelradio
17 Nov 2025
Episode 14: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep. 14 w/ Coach Ashly McCullough
On this episode of Hoops And Hip Hop we have Ashly McCullough, Head Coach of Eastside HS in Lancaster, Ca.. We talk to him about his coaching beginnings and how he ended up in Lancaster. We also discuss his AAU journey and the future of his new program.Follow Us:Ashley McCullough@coachash__Coach Carter @coachcarter120White Label Radio @whitelabelradio
3 Nov 2025
Episode 13: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep.13 w/ James Clark
On this episode of the podcast we have James Clark, player development coach and UCLA women's basketball assistant coach. We talk about his start in the coaching, working with women vs men and of course Hip Hop. He give us his top 5 Hip Hop groups of all time and it may shock you.Follow usHoops And Hip Hop@coachcarter120@whitelabelradioJames Clark @clarkj22_
27 Oct 2025
Episode 12: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep.12 w/ Jacques Slade
On this episode of Hoops and Hip Hop, we sit down with content creator Jacques Slade aka Kustoo. We talk about his beginning, how he got into content creation and his love of sneakers. Of course we talk golf and his involvement in music as well.Follow Us:Coach Carter: @coachcarter120Jacques Slade: @kustooWhite Label Radio: @whitelabelradio
13 Oct 2025
Episode 11: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep.11 (Nick Ansom of Venice Basketball League)
On episode 11 we sit down with Nick Ansom, the founder and creator of the Venice Basketball League and Hoop Bus,. We talk about his beginnings in France and how he found his love for Venice. We will also talk about the creation of the Hoop Bus and working with the NBA.Follow us at:White Label Radio @whitelabelradioCoach Carter @coachcarter120Nick Ansom @veniceball
22 Sept 2025
Episode 10: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep.10 w/ Chans Smyth
On this episode of Hoops & Hip Hop we talk with Coach Chans Smyth of Bernstein HS. We talk about his early years playing at Inglewood and Palisades HS, along with his time overseas. We also discuss how he got into coaching and his back to back CIF championships at Bernstein. Follow us @ Coach Darryl Carter@coachcarter120Coach Chans Smyth @coachchans
8 Sept 2025
Episode 9: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep.9 w/ Ryan Silver
On this episode of Hoops And Hip Hop we have Ryan Silver of All In Elite and Attitude Of Gratitude. We talk to Ryan about his early beginning growing up in Malibu, coaching high school basketball at Sierra Canyon and getting sober. We also talk about his rise to the top of grassroots youth basketball world with his program West Coast Elite now All In Elite and event company Attitude Of Gratitude. Ryan is major player the AAU world and this is a show you don't want miss.Follow Us At:Coach Carter@coachcarter120Ryan Silver@coachryansilver@allineliteua@aog_events@silverwavemedia
25 Aug 2025
Episode 8: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep.8 w/ Tarek Abdelsameia
On this episode we sit down with Tarek Abdelsameia from coach of Grant HS in Van Nuys. We talk his rich history at Grant including back to back city championship and of course his untimely resignation from the program. This is an episode you don't want to miss.Follow Us:Tarek Abdelsameia @tkingofkingsCoach Carter @coachcarter120
22 Nov 2023
Episode 7: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep.7 w/ James Mayhew
On this episode Coach Carter sits down with James Mayhew of Athletic Gaines. James is world renown sport performance coach that's work with Candace Parker, Draymond Green and Trae Young. We discuss his work with these elite athlete and his work with rapper Freddie Gibbs. James also talks to us about his choice and his coaching journey.Follow James Mayhew @jaaaaaaaammmesFollow Coach Carter @coachcarter120
8 Nov 2023
Episode 6: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep. 6 w/ Derek Fisher
On this episode we talk to Laker Legend Derek FIsher. We start at the beginning growing up in Little Rock, AR, getting drafted in the NBA,, his time with the Lakers and of course the late great Kobe Bryant. We also discuss his recent role as the head coach of Crespi Carmelite High School coaching his 3 sons.Follow Coach Carter @coachcarter120Follow Derek Fisher @dereklfisher
1 Nov 2023
Episode 5: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep.5 w/ Coach Nareg Kopooshian
On this episode of Hoops & Hip Hop we sit down with Coach Nareg Kopooshian of AGBU. We discuss his basketball journey and how he turned the small school in Canoga Park into a winning program. He also talks about overcoming adversity and his future.Follow coach Nareg @cnk10_
18 Oct 2023
Episode 4: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep.4 w/ Darryl Carter
Coach Carter interviews himself and tells his story. Coach Carter talks his childhood growing up in LA and becoming a coach and skills developer.
6 Sept 2023
Episode 3: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep.3 w/ Clint Parks
On this episode of Hoops And Hip Hop we sit down the skills developer Clint Parks. We talk about his past growing up in the Inland Empire and Hawaii. We also talk about his work with NBA stars Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Kuzma and the McDaniels brothers. This an episode you don't want to miss.Follow Clint Parks on:X - @clintparks05IG - @keolanakealohaFollow Coach Carter@coachcarter120
29 Jun 2023
Episode 2: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep.2 w/ James Hunt
We sit down with skills and player development coach James Hunt. We talk about his time growing up in NYC, working with Smush Parker during his Lakers career and his company Purpose Driven Training.You can follow James Hunt on IG @culturerunny
15 Jun 2023
Episode 1: Hoops And Hip Hop Ep.1 w/ Jack Pollon
We sit down with SFV reporter Jack Pollon. We discuss his history, local HS hoops, his infamous Twitter posts and more.Follow him on Twitter @pollonpreps
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