Have you wanted to talk past, present, and the future of hoops with basketball guys?
The KBC Hoops Podcast features Marcellus Barksdale and Tom Bower talking basketball and culture with guests that always bring it! Kentucky is a basketball Mecca, and the love and passion for the game leads to some of the funniest and most interesting stories you can imagine.
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15. The Most Interesting Man in the World (feat. Cory Heitz @prep_athletics)
Episode 15 of the #KBCHoops Podcast features one of the most interesting men we know! Prep Athletics founder, Cory Heitz, uses his expertise to educate families on what prep schools are, the benefits of this option, as well as all that goes into choosing the right one. Since 2008, he has placed over 100 players and families into prep school and postgraduate programs all over the country. Along with this, Cory has coached across many levels of basketball with schools like Lexington Catholic High School and Lexington Christian Academy in Kentucky along with Gonzaga Prep in Washington D.C. where he coached Villanova’s Kris Jenkins. We also detail some of Cory's hobbies and passions which include completing Tour d'Afrique (https://tdaglobalcycling.com/tour-dafrique) (a cross continent bicycle excursion in Africa), submerging himself in freezing bodies of water with The Iceman Wim Hof (https://www.wimhofmethod.com/), and VIP access to a private comedy show at Dave Chappelle (http://www.cc.com/shows/chappelle-s-show)'s home. Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com) Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com)
23 Jun 2020
14. High School vs Prep School vs AAU (feat. Rich Gatewood & Wes Hinton)
Episode 14 of the #KBCHoops Podcasts features two Louisville natives and two of the biggest catalysts of grassroots basketball across the entire state of Kentucky. Rich Gatewood (https://twitter.com/CoachR_Gatewood), Head Coach of Aspire Prep, and Wes Hinton (https://twitter.com/weshinton83), Founder of DELTA Foundation (http://deltafoundation502.com/), join us to discuss everything grassroots basketball. We'll touch on everything from Wes' experience running one of the top unsigned senior camps in the country to Coach Gatewood's transition from AAU to High School to Prep School coaching experiences. Lastly, we begin to uncover if a new threat to High School basketball is approaching?...
To learn more about the DELTA Foundation , be sure to visit http://deltafoundation502.com/ (http://deltafoundation502.com/).
Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com/))
Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com (https://wwww.kbchoops.com/))
18 Jun 2020
13. Asbury Hoops (feat. Will Shouse)
Asbury University Head Men's Basketball Coach, Will Shouse (https://asburyeagles.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/will-shouse/549), joins the #KBCHoops Podcast to talk about his formula for team and player success. One of the most aggressive offensive minds across basketball at any level, Coach Shouse shares his unique philosophy which allowed his team to average 108 points per game. Lastly, we hear about a heartfelt connection with former Florida Gator and current Oklahoma City Thunder head coach, Billy Donovan.
To learn more about Asbury University, be sure to visit https://www.asbury.edu/ (https://www.asbury.edu/) and https://asburyeagles.com/sports/mens-basketball (https://asburyeagles.com/sports/mens-basketball).
Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com/))
Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com (https://wwww.kbchoops.com/))
11 Jun 2020
12. The Talk (feat. Martina Barksdale, Chris Cox, & Julius King)
Episode 12 of the #KBCHoops Podcast features founder of The Sit-In Productions, Martina Barksdale (https://www.thesitinproductions.com/), Chris Cox of Back2Back Ministries (https://cafo.org/member/back2back-ministries/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMImrmGnt756QIVCgCGCh03vw2AEAAYASAAEgIq1PD_BwE) in Cincinnati, OH and also KBC Hoops Co-Founder, Julius King. Listen in as we respond to the recent killings of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and David McAtee. Our conversation is in an effort to recognize the effects of systemic racism on a local, state, and national level but most importantly, to offer specific action steps for how everyone can get involved in the fight to create meaningful and positive change for black and brown communities through policy, economics, and personal accountability.
To learn more about how you can get involved, please visit the following links to support organizations on the front lines!
The People's Campaign (https://www.campaignforpeople.com/)
Believing in Forever Inc. (https://www.facebook.com/BelievingInForever/)
Lex Project Prom (https://www.lexprojectprom.org/)
Lexington Urban League Young Professionals (https://www.ypinlex.org/)
Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild (https://kentuckyblackbourbonguild.com/)
Lexington Black Business Directory (https://www.thesitinproductions.com/lexington-s-black-business-director)
Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com/))
Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com (https://wwww.kbchoops.com/))
5 Jun 2020
11. 11th Region Basketball HOF (feat. Rob Goodman)
Episode 11 of the #KBCHoops Podcast features Sayre School head basketball coach, Rob Goodman. Listen in as Coach Goodman introduces the inaugural induction class into the 11th Region Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Goodman also details some of his toughest 11th Region coaching battles as well as shares the value of picking up pennies.
Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com/))
Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com (https://wwww.kbchoops.com/))
18 May 2020
10. Shooters Shoot (feat. Taylor Barnette @TaylorBarnette)
Episode 10 of the #KBCHoops Podcast features a member of the University of Louisville Men's Basketball coaching staff, Taylor Barnette. Taylor sits in and details his life growing up in a basketball household and how it helped shape his basketball trajectory. Taylor also gives recruiting advice to current student-athletes and uses his collegiate journey from the University of Virginia to Belmont University as an example. Lastly, Taylor shares how his faith and commitment to discipleship led him into the world of basketball coaching.
Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com/))
Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com (https://wwww.kbchoops.com/))
4 May 2020
09. 38-Won (feat. Marcus Lee @justmarcuslee & Tod Lanter @tod_lanteriii)
Episode 9 of the #KBCHoops Podcast features former UK Men's Basketball teammates Marcus Lee (@justmarcuslee (https://www.instagram.com/justmarcuslee/)) and Tod Lanter (@tod_lanteriii (https://www.instagram.com/tod_lanteriii/)). The duo gives us a glimpse into a hellish week every December called Camp Cal as well as the value of Walk-On players and the friendships that are built throughout college basketball. Marcus also shares the story of his nomadic spirit and how it impacted his decision to forgo a Volleyball Scholarship at Stanford and play basketball for #BBN.
Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com/))
Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com (https://wwww.kbchoops.com/))
30 Apr 2020
08. The Last Dance (feat. Julius King & George Baker)
Over the last few episodes, we've given actionable steps on how to break into the basketball business and what players and parents can do to become recruitable athletes. With Episode 8 of the #KBCHoops Podcast, we wanted to have some fun! Listen in as we chop it up with Julius King and George Baker and just talk basketball like we also do at KBC Hoops. We'll add some interesting takes on Parts I and II of Michael Jordan's The Last Dance documentary as well as provide some good laughs throughout the episode.
Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com/))
Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com (https://wwww.kbchoops.com/))
With over 63,000 followers on Instagram, Coast 2 Coast Preps (@Coast2CoastPreps) is one of the most trusted brands in all of grassroots basketball. Deron Breeze, the mastermind behind it all, joins Episode 7 of the #KBCHoops Podcast to shine light on his world of travel basketball and prep scouting. Tune in to learn more about the 'wild wild west' of grassroots basketball from the only guy in the state of Kentucky other than John Calipari with his name on a Nike contract.
Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com/))
Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com (https://wwww.kbchoops.com/))
23 Apr 2020
06. Terrence Commodore (@tcommodore3)
Episode 6 of the KBC Hoops Podcast features. University of Evansville Assistant Coach, Terrence Commodore and KBC Hoops Co-Founder, Julius King. How much priority do college coaches put into recruiting high school players versus JUCO players? Listen up as Terrence breaks down basketball recruiting from a college coach's perspective and details his experience defeating the No. 1 ranked Kentucky Wildcats in Rupp Arena. Julius King also tells the story of how KBC Hoops was formed.
Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com/))
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20 Apr 2020
05. So Official (feat. Chris Vanhoose and Mike Webster)
In Episode 5 of the KBC Hoops Podcast, KBC Head of Officials, Chris Vanhoose and Fayette County Middle School Basketball Rep and veteran basketball official, Mike Webster let us into their world of basketball officiating. We get to ask questions about the subjectiveness of basketball officiating, calling it fair and the criticisms they receive on every call. Chris and Mike also give their best advice on how players, coaches and fans can best approach officials.
Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com/))
Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com (https://wwww.kbchoops.com/))
15 Apr 2020
04. The Hot Seat (feat. @RealCoachQ)
In Episode 4 of the KBC Hoops Podcast, Prep Hoops Kentucky scout and Griffin Elite 17U AAU Coach, Steve Quattrocchi, takes the hot seat and lets us in to his world of basketball recruiting. Coach Q takes on some tough questions about his methods of scouting and ranking players and also lays out some specific steps for players in the Class of 2020 to increase their chances of being recruited by college coaches during this COVID-19 Pandemic.
Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com/))
Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com (https://wwww.kbchoops.com/))
1 Apr 2020
03. Faith Over Fear (feat. Chris Lofton)
Episode 3 of the KBC Hoops Podcast features one of the most prolific shooters of this generation. In this episode, Chris Lofton shares his side of the story and gives details that even his closest friends and family may never have heard before.
Chris takes us along his journey and opens up about the toughest opponent of his life and how former Tennessee head coach, Bruce Pearl protected his secret. We also discover a strange phone call from Kentucky head coach, Tubby Smith during Chris' senior year of high school and we find out that Rick Pitino and Louisville did offer a scholarship.
Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com)
Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com)
31 Mar 2020
02. The Basketball Business (feat. George Baker & Brad Carter)
In Episode 2, Marcellus and Tom welcome members of the KBC Hoops family, George Baker The Highlight Maker and Brad Carter, as they dive into the basketball business. George gives us his first installment of Story Time with GB as he tells us about his legendary run in with Hot Sauce and the And1 Crew along with more laughs as always. Brad Carter gives his take on the importance of adding value as a means to building a career in the basketball world.
Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode of the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com/ (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com/))
Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com (https://wwww.kbchoops.com/))
27 Mar 2020
01. Credentials (Intro)
In Episode 1, Marcellus and Tom dive into the origins of the KBC Hoops Podcast as well as preview what's to come throughout the first season!
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