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The Back Rim BoysEpisode 36: NBA Playoffs Preview and College Basketball RecapMatt, Ryan, and Christian are back for some great hoops talk. To start, they discuss Houston's collapse in the National Title game before talking about UCONN's dominance on the Women's side. The final 2 weeks of the NBA season was crazy with numerous firings and insane endings, the fellas discuss all of this before ending with previewing the Play-In Tourney and the 4 playoff series that are already set. It is a great show so be sure to tune in on the back rim. 2025-04-161h 16The Back Rim BoysEpisode 35: Final Four PreviewWhat a few weeks of madness it has been, or actually it has been quite tame. No matter what it has been, we have reached the end and Matt and Christian are here to break down how each of the teams got to the Final 4. They talk about each of the Elite 8 games, and then preview Auburn vs. Florida and Duke vs. Houston. To end the boys do a draft of some of the best Final 4/National Championship game moments before ending with talking about some recent runs to the Final 4 and if they still stand the test of...2025-04-051h 27The Back Rim BoysEpisode 34: First Weekend RecapThe Madness came back and it kind of sucked. Matt, Ryan, and Christian discuss the potential reasons for why the tournament sucked this past weekend and why it might never be the same. St John's had a very disappointing tournament and Rick Pitinio made an interesting decision against Arkansas, which has the fellas talking about as a failure on his part. Then they get into the Sweet 16 and which teams should be looked at as the favorites to be in San Antonio this time next week, before ending with a discussion about the transfer portal already being open and...2025-03-261h 20The Back Rim BoysEpisode 33: The Madness is BackMarch Madness is officially back and Matt is joined by original member of the pod, Ryan Stamplfi, to talk all things March Madness. Ryan and Matt go over every team in the field, talk about each region, and which teams can string together some great upsets. It is a great show, so be sure to tune into the back rim. 2025-03-181h 11The Back Rim BoysEpisode 32: Luka Magic and NBA Awards PredictionsIt was a great week in both the NBA and College Basketball so Matt and Christian are back for some great hoops talk. To start they discuss the Lakers impressive win over the Nuggets on Saturday night and what it means for both teams (2:05-19:27). Thunder and Cavs have been rolling, so the boys check in to see what is going on with them and what both teams ceilings are this season (19:30-28:15). Then a fun game where the fellas give one word answers to describe certain NBA teams this season (28:27-44:58). Award season is upon us and the...2025-02-271h 28The Back Rim BoysEpisode 31: NBA Trade Deadline RecapWhat happened in the NBA world while we were away? Nothing much, just the biggest trade in the history of the league. We get into the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers and much more, but first we welcome new member of the podcast, Christian Millar. Christian is very excited to join the team and we are so happy to have him involved. Him and Matt discuss the Luka trade, how it came to be, and which direction both teams will go into (1:40-26:38). Then they discuss the De'Aaron Fox to the Spurs move and Jimmy Butler to the...2025-02-121h 57The Back Rim BoysEpisode 30: NBA Check-In and College Basketball PreviewWe know that it has been a minute, but Matt is back to discuss the first two weeks of the NBA season and all of the surprises that have happened so far this season. After he talks about the Joel Embiid situation and discusses the topic of NBA players not loving the game of basketball anymore. To close it out, he does a full College Basketball Preview with the season starting today, as well as a preview on the Zags before the Top-10 showdown Day 1 against Baylor. It is a great show so come on in and stay a...2024-11-0454 minThe Back Rim BoysEpisode 29: Back At ItNot to sound repetitive from a previous episode, but the boys are back. Ryan and Houston are back to join Matt to talk about hoops. The fellas discuss basketball in the Olympics and what the next steps are for Team USA. Then they talk about free agency and some sneaky moves that some contenders made. To finish it up they give some expectations for some teams and Matt leads a trivia game that Houston may actually win. It is a great show, so come on in and stay and while in the back rim. 2024-09-031h 09The Back Rim BoysEpisode 28: A New EraWelcome back to the Back Rim. We know that it has been a while, but we are happy to announce a new format of episodes. Traditionally we have done the 3 person podcast for the past year, but post graduation we have decided to change things up. Beginning with this episode we are still going be bringing you content every week, just not in the same style. In this episode, we discuss banner 18 for the Celtics, a little bit about free agency, and basketball so far at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Then the discussion shifts to the future of the Back...2024-08-0722 minThe Back Rim BoysEpisode 27: First Round RecapThis week on the fellas discuss what happened in the first round of the NBA playoffs and what the implications are for the second round. Then Houston takes the fellas home with some trivia, it is a great show, so come in and listen to some good hoops talk. 2024-05-061h 04The Back Rim BoysEpisode 26: Live in ColorFor the first time, the boys are live in picture. A shorter episode this week, as the fellas discuss some playoff series so far before playing a trivia game. It s a great episode that gives you the viewer the chance to see the boys live in action, so tune in to the Back Rim. 2024-04-2531 minThe Back Rim BoysEpisode 25: NBA Playoffs PreviewNot much to say to the crowd, except the best part of the season is here as the NBA playoffs start today. The fellas preview each series and talk about which teams they think can make a deep run. It is a great show followed by some trivia. Tune in to see if Houston can win (probably not), but have a good time with some great hoops talk. 2024-04-201h 12The Back Rim BoysEpisode 24: UConn Repeats and the final days of the NBA SeasonThis week the boys are back with a regular show. Firstly, they discuss how UConn has been so dominant over these past 2 seasons and the legacy that this team leaves behind. Then they get into John Calipari leaving Kentucky for Arkansas and if Mark Pope was a good replacement. The NBA season has one more day left in it and the fellas discuss which teams need better seeding going into the playoffs. Then it wraps up with Houston leading trivia. It is a great show so tune in to the back rim. 2024-04-141h 19The Back Rim BoysEpisode 23 Part 1: NCAA Final 4 PreviewA little different of an episode this week. There were some issues on the recording process, so we were only able to get half a show out this week with no intro or outro. That being said the boys still gave some great hoops talk for about 48 minutes. This show is going to serve as a Part 1 with the conclusion of it going to come out in a few days. However, for this part the boys discuss the NCAA Tournament so far with both the Men's and the Women's. They discuss the both Final 4's and if they see...2024-04-0648 minThe Back Rim BoysEpisode 22: March Madness PreviewThe boys are back from Vegas ready to take all things NCAA Tournament. No time stamps needed for this episode, so just sit back and listen to get their thoughts on which teams you should pick and what their thoughts are on the tourney. 2024-03-211h 13The Back Rim BoysEpisode 21: Top 10 NBA Players of All-Time and Vegas BabyIt has been a slow week around the association and in college hoops, so this week the boys give a little treat back to the viewers. Before getting into that a little chat about the boys heading off to Vegas for the WCC Tournament and what to expect. Then the treat comes with the boys ranking their top 10 players of all time. This gets a little chaotic and some heated discussion so be sure to listen (20:53-1:12:25). To finish it off a little talk about the WCC Tournament (1:12:40) and Ryan hosting trivia this week to see if Houston can...2024-03-081h 34The Back Rim BoysEpisode 20: Gonzaga Steamrolls USF; Lakers and Warriors SurgingThis week a special treat as there are two episodes dropping. The fellas get together once again to talk all of the hoops action over the past week. We start with the hot streaks that the Lakers and Warriors have currently been on and if there is any chance they can catch another team in the loaded Western Conference (11:24-25:10). Wemby has been on an absolute tear over the past week and a half and the boys discuss how long until he is playing at an All-NBA level and what direction the Spurs can go with him (25:18-31:54). Then...2024-03-021h 33The Back Rim BoysEpisode 19: Can All-Star Weekend be Fixed?NBA All-Star Weekend was once again a snooze fest, so the fellas are back to discuss ways, if any, that it can be fixed (7:50-24:15). Then the boys give an update on the loaded Western Conference and how it is one of the deepest years in recent memory (24:17-28:28). Doc Rivers made some interesting comments on his time in Milwaukee so far during the All-Star Break. The boys dive into these comments, as well as talking about the surging Warriors and the Nets firing Jacque Vaughn (28:30-49:00). College Basketball had a crazy week as well, where the boys talk...2024-02-271h 34The Back Rim BoysEpisode 18: Trade Deadline RecapThe boys are back for another great episode of hoops talk. The trade deadline has come and gone and no major moves were made for the first time in a while. The fellas give their thoughts as to why this is and which teams won the deadline and other teams that should've made more moves (9:55-31:27). Then the boys discuss the Kobe statue that was put up last week and the Western Conference Finals rematch that happened on the same night (31:35-42:00). Then they get into discussing what is going on in Eastern Conference with the 76ers and if...2024-02-131h 29The Back Rim BoysEpisode 17: Joel Embiid Out for the Year/The Biggest Weekend of College HoopsThe boys are back this week to discuss everything around the association. Breaking news occurred right before when it was announced Joel Embiid might be out for the whole season. The boys discuss the effect this has on the 76ers and if there is any hope for a return. Then the fellas discuss the Doc Rivers hiring by the Bucks, and if he is the right man for the job. Later on, we discuss whether or not this NBA season has sucked so far with the lack of defense and competitive games, before closing it out talking about some...2024-02-031h 27The Back Rim BoysEpisode 16: NBA Mid-Season Recap and What is Wrong with GonzagaThe boys are back from winter break and are going to be back bringing you at least one episode per week. Today, the fellas discuss how each team is shaping up now that we are at the halfway mark. They talk about which teams need to make a move, and what trades need to be made, or if ones like OG to the Knicks and Siakam to the Pacers does. To close it out, the boys discuss college hoops with a big focus on the struggles that have been going on in Spokane this season. Will Mark Few be...2024-01-231h 12The Back Rim BoysEpisode 15: First Month Review and In-Season Tournament SuccessThe boys are back. We know that it has been a month and a half now, but school is finally starting to settle down a little bit and the boys are back with another episode. This week the fellas discuss the first month of the NBA season and teams that have surprised and disappointed so far. Then they talk about the NBA In-Season Tournament and how much of a success it has been so far. To close the boys talk about the college basketball season so far and if any teams have separated themselves from the pack. It's a...2023-12-051h 17The Back Rim BoysEpisode 14: Eastern Conference PreviewThe last official show before the start of the 2023-2024 NBA season is a great one. The fellas talk a little bit of WNBA to talk about the Aces dynasty that is growing. Then the Eastern Conference takes over as the boys talk about everything from how bad the Wizards are going to be to can anyone challenge the Bucks and Celtics at the top. This is a good one, so lend an ear to some good hoops talk and get ready for the new season. 2023-10-251h 34The Back Rim BoysEpisode 13: Western Conference Preview ShowIn this episode, the fellas are back after a week break to preview every team in the Western Conference. This is a great episode filled with many laughs so tune in. The boys also give an update and their thoughts on the WNBA Finals so far and if the Liberty have any chance after going down 0-2. It is a good one, so tune in and hang out with the fellas. 2023-10-181h 42The Back Rim BoysEpisode 12: It Finally Happened and WNBA playoffsDamian Lillard finally got traded, but not to the team that everyone thought he would. The boys discuss the effects of this trade on each team involved and the NBA as a whole. But before that, they talk about the WNBA playoffs and how it is shaping up to be a Aces vs Liberty final. Then they get into the trade that we have been waiting for all offseason before closing with some college basketball talk. It is a great show, spirits are high so give a listen. 2023-10-021h 10The Back Rim BoysEpisode 11: The Boys are BackYou read that right, the boys are back after a month hiatus ready to talk more hoops. For the first time, the boys are in person in the state of the art GUTV (Gonzaga University Television) Podcast Studio. On this episode, the fellas discuss the FIBA World Cup, the dream scenario for Team USA next year in Paris, the continuing sagas of Damian Lillard and James Harden and some bold predictions for the upcoming NBA season. This is a good so do not miss it. The boys will be back every week to talk hoops, so make sure to...2023-09-261h 20The Back Rim BoysEpisode 10: Off-Season Talk #3This week's episode finds the fellas in the dog days of August during the off-season. They discuss the performance of Team USA during their first exhibition game against Puerto Rico. They then talk about some events that happened around the association throughout the week and finish off by talking about Conference Realignment and the effect it has on the college sports landscape. It's a good one so take a listen. 2023-08-1157 minThe Back Rim BoysEpisode 9: Dog Days of the Off-SeasonThe boys are back after a little three week vacay to talk all things NBA. Even though we are in the dog days of the NBA off-season, the fellas still give their insights on what has happened in the past three weeks. It's a good show packed with discussions about the new in-season tournament, NBA Summer League Recap, Jaylen Brown's megadeal, the Dame saga in Portland, and much more. This is a good one and you are not going to want to miss it. 2023-08-011h 20The Back Rim BoysEpisode 8: Free Agency RecapOn this week's installment, the gang comes together to talk about Free Agency and all of the signings that have been made so far. They talk about winners and losers and which teams they think made the correct moves or not. In the middle the team talks about their thoughts on the new In-Season tournament that is going to be debuting this upcoming season. It's a good show so stick around. 2023-07-071h 09The Back Rim BoysEpisode 7: Off-Season Preview #1Two episodes in one week and the boys are back at full strength for this installment. Well, almost, but Houston's internet issues does not stop him from firing his normal outlandish takes. This episodes sees the boys discuss the offseason for 12 different teams and the moves that they want to see them make post-draft. To close it out, they play a little game where Matt names an NBA player and Ryan and Houston have to try and guess the overall of the player in NBA 2K. This is a good one, the first part of the Offseason Series so...2023-06-281h 15The Back Rim BoysEpisode 6: Draft Recap and Trade reactionsOn this short episode of the Back Rim Boys, Ryan ditched the boys as he is traveling back home, but Houston and Matt came ready to breakdown the NBA Draft. Before that, they chat about the three trades that went down that all involve the Wizards. They discuss how they feel about Bradley Beal to the Suns, Porzingis to the Celtics, Marcus Smart to the Grizz and Chris Paul to the Warriors. Regarding the Draft, they discuss winners and losers of the Draft and players they are looking forward to seeing in the Summer League and the effect they...2023-06-2657 minThe Back Rim BoysEpisode 5: Finals Recap, Update on Ja, and Western Conference Season ReviewOn this edition of the Back Rim Boys, the fellas discuss the close out game of the NBA Finals and the performances that the Nuggets had throughout. They talk about where Jokic ranks among the greats and in today's game. Then they discuss what happened with Jimmy Butler and if the Nuggets can sustain and win multiple championships. Then they talk about Ja Morant's suspension and if they agree with it or not and the effect it has on Memphis. To close it out the boys talk about each Western Conference team and how their seasons went while giving...2023-06-181h 19The Back Rim BoysEpisode 4: Finals Update, What is going on in Phoenix and best NBA Finals since 2000On this week's installment of the Back Rim Boys, the fellas discuss what has gone on in the NBA Finals so far and if the Heat have any chance of getting the series back to Miami. They talk about how the others have stepped up for Denver for all series and the players that they feel have been the best in their role. They give their picks for game 5 and discuss the coaching decisions that need to be made for each team in the game. Later they discuss the saga of Chris Paul in Phoenix and if he is...2023-06-121h 11The Back Rim BoysEpisode 3: Eastern Conference Finals Recap; NBA Finals PreviewThis week on the Back Rim, the fellas discuss the final 3 games of the Eastern Conference Finals, all from Miami's historic run to the failed comeback attempt by the Celtics. They get into what went wrong this season for Boston and how they can improve the team overall and from within. Then they preview the NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat by discussing the most important matchups to watch for and giving their series predictions. To close it out, they talk about the hires made by the Bucks and the 76ers and where the Suns...2023-06-011h 11The Back Rim BoysEpisode 2: Conference Finals UpdateThe boys are back to discuss the Western Conference Finals and the masterclass performance of the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Lakers. Get their thoughts on the sweep, the effect it has on the city of Denver, and where they think that the Lakers should go from here after being eliminated. In the East, they discuss the likelihood of the Celtics making the greatest comeback in NBA history, how the Heat have established this culture throughout the postseason, and if all of the Celtics problems really should be blamed on coaching. To close it out, the boys go...2023-05-261h 08
The Back Rim BoysEpisode 1: Conference Finals Preview and Conference Semifinal ReviewWelcome to the first episode of the Back Rim Boys. This week Matt, Ryan, and Houston recap what has happened so far in the NBA playoffs through the first 2 rounds. They talk about the biggest surprises so far and the biggest disappointments. Then they talk about where certain teams go after being eliminated like the Bucks and Warriors and the NBA coaching carousel. Then they preview both of the Conference Finals matchups and the impact the series 3 years ago in the Bubble has on both. To wrap things up, they talk about teams that need to get it going...2023-05-171h 23