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Big 12 TodayBig 12 Today - Fran Fraschilla - June 23, 2025ESPN College Basketball Analyst Fran Fraschilla checks in with Big 12 Today with Ari Temkin and James Westling right before the 2025 NBA Draft to talk about Big 12 prospects in the draft. Fran also gives us insight into up and coming Big 12 players that are on the Team USA Basketball Under 19 squad that is about to play in a tournament in Switzerland and being coached by Arizona's Tommy Lloyd and Texas Tech's Grant McCasland. 2025-06-2318 min
Fox Sports RadioStraight Fire - NCAA Tournament Preview with ESPN College Basketball analyst Fran FraschillaOn today’s episode, Jason is joined by ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla for a full March Madness preview. During the conversation, Fraschilla shares his thoughts on whether or not Houston has enough offense to win it all, the narrative that the SEC isn’t as good as the committee seems to think it is, which top-3 seed should be on upset alert in round one, what makes the Arizona Wildcats so dangerous, the narrative that Auburn should cruise to the Final Four, which Cinderella teams are poised to make a deep run and much more! Foll...2025-03-1842 min
Straight Fire with Jason McIntyreStraight Fire - NCAA Tournament Preview with ESPN College Basketball analyst Fran FraschillaOn today’s episode, Jason is joined by ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla for a full March Madness preview. During the conversation, Fraschilla shares his thoughts on whether or not Houston has enough offense to win it all, the narrative that the SEC isn’t as good as the committee seems to think it is, which top-3 seed should be on upset alert in round one, what makes the Arizona Wildcats so dangerous, the narrative that Auburn should cruise to the Final Four, which Cinderella teams are poised to make a deep run and much more! Foll...2025-03-1842 min
Hold My BannerNBA Expert Fran Fraschilla Reveals How International Basketball Is Taking Over!This week, Fran Fraschilla, basketball expert, joins the hosts to discuss everything from Joe Mazzulla’s coaching evolution to the rise of Spain’s pick-and-roll dominance in the NBA. Fran shares his thoughts on how college basketball has changed with the rise of NIL and the Transfer Portal, and the impact of international talent on the NBA. He also offers insights on generational prospects and how scouting has evolved globally.The hosts also dive into recent matchups, starting with a Celtics vs Cavaliers preview. With the Cavs on an 8-game win streak, can they get...2025-02-2853 min
A Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastJuly 4th, 2024 - NBA Draft and Naismith Winners with Fran FraschillaHappy 4th of July to all! This week on A Trophy Life, presented by Jersey Mike's, Bob Rathbun is joined by ESPN and Stadium basketball expert Fran Fraschilla! Bob and Fran discuss the three Naismith Trophy award winners from 2024 who heard their names called during the NBA Draft. Plus.. the news and notes from the week!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support! For more information about t...2024-07-0520 min
Aaron Torres Sports PodcastESPN's Fran Fraschilla JOINS THE SHOW - Talking NBA Draft, Dan Hurley's future at UConn, Reed Sheppard, Calipari to Arkansas + MORE!On today's show Torres has a VERY special guest - as ESPN's Fran Fraschilla joins the conversation. Fraschilla talks the 2024 NBA Draft - and whether Donovan Clingan should go No. 1, will Reed Sheppard or Rob Dillingham have a better pro career, and the biggest sleeper in the draft.Plus, some college hoops, as he breaks down just how long Dan Hurley can keep UConn at an elite level, the loaded Big 12 and will John Calipari work at Arkansas?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2024-06-2455 min
Kings Weekly PodcastFran Fraschilla on Arvydas Sabonis, Basketball Globalization, and 2024 International ProspectsFran Fraschilla of ESPN joins Ray and Nick for this week's episode. They start out by discussing the career and legacy of Arvydas Sabonis following the announcement that his son Domantas will be wearing #11 for the Kings next season in honor of his father. Then, they discuss some of the key events in basketball history that helped to globalize the game. Finally, Fran and Nick break down some of the top international prospects in the 2024 NBA Draft Class.2024-06-2147 minStraight Fire with Jason McIntyreStraight Fire - 2024 NBA Draft Preview with ESPN basketball analyst Fran FraschillaOn today’s episode, ESPN basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins Jason to preview the upcoming 2024 NBA Draft. During the conversation, Fraschilla shares his thoughts on big men Donovan Clingan and Zach Edey, the Kentucky backcourt of Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham, upperclassmen like Dalton Knecht and Tyler Kolek, the French takeover headlined by Zaccharie Risacher and Alex Sarr, his favorite Draft sleepers and much more! Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram. Click here to subscribe, rate and review all of the latest Straight Fire with Jason McIntyre podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-2033 min
The Basketball PodcastEpisode 325: Fran Fraschilla, Trends in Coaching, 3x3, and a Passion to LearnGuest: Fran Fraschilla, ESPN College Basketball Game and Studio AnalystIn this week's coaching conversation, ESPN College Basketball Game and Studio Analyst, Fran Fraschilla shares insights on trends in coaching, 3x3 and a passion to learn.Fran Fraschilla joined ESPN as a college basketball game and studio analyst in 2003. Fraschilla has an extensive coaching background, having coached at the collegiate level for 23 years. His teams made eight postseason appearances, including three NCAA Tournaments. He was the head coach at the University of New Mexico, St. John’s University and Manhattan College..At ESPN, he worked on...2024-06-1955 min
The C.L. Brown ShowESPN's Fran Fraschilla on Louisville's hiring of Pat Kelsey, Kentucky's Mark Pope eraThis week's episode of The C.L. Brown Show features ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla, who had coaching stops at Manhattan, St. John's and New Mexico. Fraschilla had a front row seat watching Kentucky's new coach Mark Pope at BYU as the primary analyst on Big 12games. He explains why UK and John Calipari probably needed to part ways and how Pope will forge his own path in Lexington. Fraschilla also discusses Louisville's hire of Pat Kelsey and why he believes athletics director Josh Heird got a great fit. Hear why Fraschilla says Kelsey...2024-04-2429 min
Tri-State College Basketball PodcastESPN Broadcaster Fran Fraschilla previews the NIT Final Four with Seton Hall and the NCAA Final Four with UConn as both Big East teams try to win national titles. Fran Fraschilla previews the NIT Final Four and the NCAA Final Four as Seton Hall and UConn both try to win national titles. Fraschilla will broadcast the NIT Final Four and Title Game on ESPN. He breaks down Seton Hall's road as the Pirates try to win what would be their 2nd NIT Title in program history (1953). And Fraschilla also breaks down UConn's historic quest to win back to back NCAA Championships.1:30 Seton Hall and the NIT Final Four17:50 UConn and the NCAA Final Four2024-04-0238 min
Eye on the StormEpisode 85: Fran FraschillaSt. John's has had some very interesting coaches patrolling the sidelines in Jamaica, Queens. One of those head coaches was Fran Fraschilla, now with ESPN as an analyst and broadcaster, Fraschilla was 37 when he got the St. John's job. He was a master recruiter and took SJU to the tournament for the first time in 5 years when he got there. While it didn't last long, Fraschilla was the coach that put together the elite eight team the year after he left, he had the fan base thinking he was the next Carnesecca.We go through his days...2024-01-1259 min
Tri-State College Basketball PodcastESPN's Fran Fraschilla breaks down Seton Hall's upset of #23 Providence and St. John's win over Butler; plus Fraschilla talks about his coaching tenure in the Big East at both St. John's and Providence and what it was like recruiting in New YorkFormer St. John's coach and current ESPN Broadcaster, Fran Fraschilla joins Bryan DeNovellis to talk Seton Hall, St. John's, the Big East, and his coaching days at St. John's. Plus a post-game brawl between Providence and Villanova from the 80s involving Rick Barnes you won't believe!2:00 Seton Hall upsets #23 Providence15:20 St. John's beats Butler27:30 Rick Barnes and Providence Brawl at Villanova 29:45 Coaching career at St. John's2024-01-0542 min
Sports Spectrum PodcastFran Fraschilla - ESPN college basketball analyst on coaching and growing closer to God later in lifeFran Fraschilla has covered basketball at ESPN since 2003. Prior to joining ESPN he was a division one college basketball coach with Manhattan, St. Johns and New Mexico. He was the 1995 MAAC Coach of the Year and took his teams to three NCAA tournament berths and eight overall postseason berths in nine seasons. Today on the podcast, we talk to Fran Fraschilla about his coaching journey, growing closer to Jesus as he gets older, his love for international hoops and wanting to make an impact on the younger generation. Sign up for our Sports Spectrum Magazine an...2023-11-2049 min
The Rising Coaches PodcastEpisode 06: Fran Fraschilla, College Basketball Analyst with ESPNFran Fraschilla is a Brooklyn, New York Native, and current College Basketball Analyst with ESPN. Fran had numerous stops in his coaching career including Ohio University, Ohio State University and Providence College all as assistant coaching positions. He then went on to start his Head Coaching career at Manhattan for 4 years, St. John’s for 2 years and New Mexico for another 3 years posting an overall record of 176-99 as a head coach.2023-11-0659 min
The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball IntelligenceFran Fraschilla on USA 3x3 BasketballMike Shearer and Ray LeBov interview Fran Fraschilla, the longtime coach, scout, and analyst, to discuss his new role coaching the USA Men's 3x3 team. They talk about the upcoming Olympics, the thrill of representing the USA, the shadow of the Serbians, how Fran developed his international scouting expertise, and how he shut down Michael Malone in college.Check out the daily newsletter at www.basketballintelligence.net for all the best NBA stories hand-curated from around the web!2023-06-2041 min
Yahoo Sports NBAFran Fraschilla on Scoot Henderson vs. Brandon Miller | On the Clock with Krysten PeekFran Fraschilla joins Krysten Peek for another great episode of On the Clock. We covered Victor Wembanyama last week, so this week the episode is focused on the two guys who seem to be battling to become the #2 overall pick.3:10 - First up is Scoot Henderson, who joined the G-League as a 17 year old and has all of the skills and makeup of a future all-NBA point guard. Would he fit with the Charlotte Hornets, who have the #2 pick and LaMelo Ball as their long-term answer at PG? What about the Portland Trail Blazers, who have a...2023-05-3147 min
The Sports BackdropSportsMatterz | College Basketball Needs to Change with Fran Fraschilla“College basketball is on an island.” – Coach Alan Major in conversation with Fran Fraschilla
Who better to talk to about the practical and essential changes college basketball needs to make in order to evolve and keep up with basketball globally. In today’s game, college basketball is just one of the options that exist before entering the NBA. It wasn’t that long ago that this sport was the only option. International basketball, The G League, and Overtime Elite are the other options that exist for graduating high school players. And the thing is, each one of those alte...2022-08-1809 min
The Sports BackdropSportsMatterz | College Basketball Needs to Change with Fran Fraschilla“College basketball is on an island.” – Coach Alan Major in conversation with Fran Fraschilla
Who better to talk to about the practical and essential changes college basketball needs to make in order to evolve and keep up with basketball globally. In today’s game, college basketball is just one of the options that exist before entering the NBA. It wasn’t that long ago that this sport was the only option. International basketball, The G League, and Overtime Elite are the other options that exist for graduating high school players. And the thing is, each one of those alte...2022-08-1809 min
Intentional PerformersFran Fraschilla on Learning Through BasketballFran Fraschilla has been an ESPN college basketball analyst, the director of USA Basketball’s 3-on-3 National Team, and the head coach at St. John’s, along with other schools. Fran had lots of success in his coaching career, which he started from a very young age. Even though he’s often heard from listeners on TV, at his core he is a coach. Fran is somebody who’s become an expert when it comes to basketball, but he’s really someone who loves to learn. He thinks deeply about leadership, culture, and mindset.
Fran had a number...2022-08-171h 15The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence2022 NBA Pre-Draft Show with Fran Fraschilla and Krysten PeekJust days ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft, Ray is joined by two goliaths in the basketball world—ESPN Draft Analyst Fran Fraschilla and Yahoo Sports Draft Analyst Krysten Peek—for their thoughts on the upcoming class and the nuances of their craft. They start by discussing players who challenge the consensus (1:09) before moving on to the ideal landing spots for 'the big three' of Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero and Jabari Smith Jr. (6:50). Fran and Krysten share their takes on which prospects weren't able to show their full potential (16:08). Their conversation concludes with a dialogue about draft philosophy and navigating rumo...2022-06-2148 minStraight Fire with Jason McIntyreStraight Fire w/ Jason McIntyre - ESPN's Fran Fraschilla on Paolo Banchero, 'The Next Russell Westbrook', NBA Draft Sleepers & More!On today’s episode, ESPN college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins Jason for an extended conversation centered around the upcoming NBA Draft. During the interview, Fraschilla discusses his cameos in Adam Sandler’s Netflix movie ‘Hustle’ and the upcoming Giannis Antetokounmpo biopic ‘Rise’ on Disney+, why he would take Paolo Banchero first overall if he was running the Orlando Magic, why Jaden Ivey reminds him so much of Russell Westbrook coming out of college, what makes Shaedon Sharpe such a wildcard for any team picking in the lottery, why there’s only fifteen players he would consider drafting in the first roun...2022-06-2045 min
Taking The Charge PodcastTaking The Charge podcast: Fran Fraschilla, Director/Head Coach USA Basketball 3x3 Men's Team, ESPN Commentator, Actor in new film "Hustle"Welcome back to the Taking The Charge Podcast. This week’s interview is with Fran Fraschilla, new director and head coach of 3x3 men’s basketball for USA Basketball, ESPN commentator, World of Basketball podcast host, actor in the new Netflix film “Hustle”.Before that … let’s take a quick look around the world of basketball with the Big Three1:40 - Story we are watching - The deadline has come and gone for international players to stay or withdraw in the 2022 NBA Draft.3:40 - Young player of the week - The 2006-born Rocco Zikarsky has...2022-06-151h 01
The ShotQuality Podcast2022 NBA Draft Talk w/ Fran FraschillaOn this episode, Tucker and Simon talk to NBA Draft guru Fran Fraschilla about some of his takes on the upcoming draft. Fran goes over what he looks for in draft candidates, talks about some of the top guys in this year's draft, and some sleepers that he has his eye on. Later, Simon and Tucker talk about the Eastern and Western Conference NBA finals and how each series has shaken up. 2022-05-2743 min
Straight Fire with Jason McIntyreESPN Basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla on the Final Four, NBA Draft prospects & more!On today's episode, Jason kicks things off with a few thoughts on Bruce Arians' sudden retirement as the head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. We're not going to say that Tom Brady is reason why Arians decided to step down... but it sure is a coincidence that Brady cut his own retirement short in the same offseason that the coach he's reportedly been at-odds with decided to move upstairs. It's hard to believe that Brady had nothing to do with this. Later, ESPN Basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla joins Jason for a lengthy college basketball conversation as we lead...2022-03-3153 min
The Drew Goodman PodcastFran Fraschilla - ESPN Analyst - Former College CoachCollege Hoops are heating up and we've got another great primer on the still young season with part one of Drew's conversation with ESPN analyst and former college coach Fran Fraschilla. Fran and Drew also have a few tips for you aspiring sports broadcasters. We know you're out there! Meanwhile many college football coaches are on the move and who has some opinions about that? Yeah him, the Good Man. Thank you for checking out the show this week and please share it with a friend!2021-12-0948 min
Coaching U Podcast with Coach Brendan SuhrEp. 232 Fran Fraschilla, ESPN College Basketball AnalystThis week Coach Brendan Suhr is joined by lifelong learner Fran Fraschilla, ESPN College Basketball Analyst.
In this episode, Fran gives our audience an idea of how he prepares to call games for ESPN 365 days a year, what he learned as an assistant at URI, Ohio State and Providence, and also as a head coach at Manhattan, St. John's and New Mexico. He also gives his takes on how the game has changed, international basketball, as well as phenomenal advice to coaches at all levels throughout the entire episode.
All that and more with Fran...2021-11-1744 min
Dauster, T.O. & Fanta: A Basketball PodcastYour Big 12 preseason preview, featuring Fran Fraschilla and Steve Prohm!With Rob and Fanta at media days this week, today's episode of the Dauster, T.O. and Fanta podcast is going to consist of conference preview that has been recorded. Today will be the Big 12 preview, which features Dauster, former Iowa State head coach Steve Prohm and ESPN's Fran Fraschilla to break down the league.
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Sports Connections with David SmaleEpisode 108: Fran Fraschilla - A Career Choice With Family in MindFran Fraschilla was a successful basketball coach at the NCAA Division I level. But in his early 40s, with two pre-teen boys, he made a career move and he's never looked back. He decided to join ESPN as a broadcaster and analyst, and he's approaching 20 years with the network. He loves what he's doing. He's stayed involved with the game he's loved since he was a teenager, but he still gets to focus on his family first! He joins us to talk about priorities and the great game of college basketball.
2021-09-2845 min
The Crossover NBA ShowPredicting Lottery Success w/ Fran FraschillaChris Mannix welcomes analyst Fran Fraschilla to break down how well Jalen Green will be this season with the Rockets young roster, why the Raptors chose Scottie Barnes over Jalen Suggs, Alperen Şengün's impressive summer league play, and Sam Presti's choice to nab Josh Giddey at number six Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com2021-08-1742 min
The Sheridan ShowFran Fraschilla on the 2021 Tokyo Olympics Basketball Final FourAs the semifinals of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics approached, Fran Fraschilla of ESPN and NBC Sports joined Chris Sheridan of BasketballNews.com to discuss the upcoming games: Australia-United States and France-Slovenia. Fraschilla, the foremost expert in the United States on international basketball, gave some special insight into what is driving the success that Slovenia, France and Australia have been having at the pandemic Olympics and what to expect now the field is down to four teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-0421 min
New York, New York with John JastremskiRotten Mets Weekend, Game-Changer Rizzo, Plus Fran FraschillaJJ opens by recapping a rough weekend for the Mets, who lost another series, struggled to hit, and failed to sign first-round pick Kumar Rocker (1:07). Then, he gets into the resurgent Yankees, backed by new guy Anthony Rizzo, and why it's like watching a whole new team (8:10). Next, JJ reacts to some listener voicemails (16:40) before chatting with basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla about the NBA draft, the Knicks and the Nets, and USA basketball (36:31). We always want to hear from you! Leave JJ a message on the Listener Line at 917-382-1151....2021-08-021h 02The Unrestricted Area Presented by Basketball Intelligence2021 NBA Draft Preview with Fran Fraschilla and Adam SpinellaRay is joined by two special guests: Famed basketball coach and analyst Fran Fraschilla and Adam Spinella, Head Coach at the Boys' Latin School of Maryland. During the episode, they break down the latest NBA draft class including a wide variety of prospects. In this episode, you'll gain valuable insight into how they analyze prospects during the pre-draft process. Follow Ray on Twitter @ticketrulesFollow Fran on Twitter @franfraschillaFollow Adam on Twitter @Spinella14Check out the best in basketball writing at basketballintelligence.substack.com.Check out the daily newsletter at...2021-07-241h 01
Straight Fire with Jason McIntyreESPN Basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla on Team USA Basketball, the NBA Draft & The TournamentOn today's episode, ESPN basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla swings by for an extended conversation on a myriad of hoops topics, including: how the condensed NBA season has played a role in Team USA's struggles so far in exhibition play, why the 2024 Olympic Games will be a much better indicator of where American basketball stands on the global scale, why JaVale McGee could be more impactful than you think during the Olympics, why Jalen Green may have the highest upside in the NBA Draft but Cade Cunningham is the safer bet at #1 overall, why Evan Mobley reminds him so much...2021-07-2041 min