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Baller Island2025 Final Four and National Championship RecapJai Sehota and Nolan Stevenson recap the 2025 Men's and Women's Final Four and National Championship games. Uconn took home their 12th National title in school history after taking down South Carolina in the Women's tournament, we recapped that game and went that meant for Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers. Also recapped the Men's Final Four with the Florida Gators capturing their first National title since 2007 against Houston. Also broke down Auburn and Duke's losses and the Denver Nuggets firing Mike Malone. 2025-04-111h 01Baller Island2024-2025 NFL Divisional Round Recap and Championship PreviewJai and Bilal recap the divisional round of the 2024 NFL Playoffs including the Commanders huge upset over the Lions, the Chiefs find a way again, Saquon Barkley propels the Eagles to the title game and the Bills outlast the Ravens in a classic. Also discussed the AFC and NFC Championship games between the Commanders and Eagles, and the fourth playoff meeting between Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes as the Chiefs take on the Bills for the right to go to Super Bowl 59. 2025-01-241h 13Baller Island2024 NFL Week 7 Recap & Week 8 Preview, 2024-25 Season NBA PreviewJai and Bilal breakdown Week 7 in the NFL including the rematch of Super Bowl 58, the 49ers struggles, the Ravens & Lions dominance, Steelers big win in primetime and much more. At the back end of the episode we also made our preseason predictions for the 2024-25 NBA Season standings. 2024-10-251h 07Baller IslandNBA Finals Games 1 & 2 Recap and Dan Hurley Lakers RumoursJai and Bilal breakdown Games 1 and 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals as the Boston Celtics take a 2-0 lead on the Dallas Mavericks. Discussing analysis, takeaways and what needs to happen in the next two games for each team. Also discussed Dan Hurley turning down a huge offer from the Lakers to become their next head coach.2024-06-121h 04Baller IslandNFL Week 12 Recap & Week 13 PreviewJai and Bilal recap Week 12 in the NFL discussing headlines, scores and more. Also previewed Week 13 making predictions for each game and previewed the big rematch between the 49ers & Eagles.2023-11-301h 03Baller IslandSuper Bowl 57 Preview Chiefs Vs Eagles & NFL Honors PredictionsJai & Bilal preview Super Bowl 57 between the Chiefs and Eagles discussing headlines, legacy talk, Andy Reid, Kelce Brothers, Jalen Hurts and much more. We also made predictions for the game, Super Bowl MVP, X factors and key matchups.2023-02-1052 minBaller Island2023 NBA Trade DeadlineBilal & Jai break down and recap a wild NBA trade deadline discussing KD & Kyrie, headlines, trade details, conference standings and much more.2023-02-1041 minBaller Island2023 Championship Sunday Recap, Super Bowl 57 Outlook & NBA NewsJai and Bilal breakdown Championship Sunday, Super Bowl 57 and some NBA News on the Island this week. Topics discussed NFL referees, Burrow/Mahomes, Super Bowl 57 early headlines, 49ers QB injuries and NBA News.2023-02-021h 00Baller IslandNFL 2023 Divisional Weekend Recap & Championship Sunday PreviewJai & Bilal recap divisional weekend in the NFL discussing each game talking headlines, takeaways, surprises and more. Also, previewed both AFC & NFC Championship games making our predictions and discussing keys for each team.2023-01-2655 minBaller Island2023 NFL Super Wild Card Weekend Recap & Divisional PreviewJai & Bilal breakdown all six matchups from Super Wild Card Weekend discussing headlines, surprises and more. Also previewed all four divisional playoff matchups discussing keys, predictions, headlines and much more.2023-01-191h 02Baller IslandNFL Week 18 Recap & 2023 Wild Card Weekend PreviewJai & Bilal recap Week 18 and what’s next for the 18 teams hitting the offseason. Also previewed all 6 wild card matchups discussing headlines, keys, injuries and predictions.2023-01-1154 minBaller IslandNFL Week 16 Recap, Week 17 Preview & NBA NewsJai & Bilal breakdown Week 16 in the NFL discussing highlights, headlines, team of the weeks and surprises. Previewed Week 17 making our weekly predictions. Also discussed the latest in the NBA world including recapping the NBA Christmas games.2022-12-291h 08Baller IslandNFL Week 15 Recap, Week 16 Preview & World Cup Final RecapJai & Bilal recap a wild weekend of sports discussing Messi finally getting his first World Cup title after an instant classic against France, Week 15 in the NFL recapping the crazy finishes in Vegas, New York, Houston and Jacksonville. Also previewed the NFL & NBA Christmas games making predictions, discussing headlines and much more.2022-12-221h 03Baller IslandNFL Week 14 Recap, Week 15 Preview & World Cup QF/SF UpdateJai & Bilal break down Week 14 in the NFL, discussing headlines, takeaways, playoff standing and more. Made predictions for the Week 15 slate & discussed Quarterfinals & Semi Finals of the FIFA World Cup.2022-12-151h 06Baller IslandNFL Week 13, Week 14 Preview & World Cup UpdateJai & Bilal discuss Week 13 in the NFL, matchups, headlines, injuries and much more. Also previewed Week 14 discussing playoff standings, predictions and discussed the latest news from the 2022 FIFA World Cup.2022-12-0959 minBaller IslandNFL Week 12 Recap, Week 13 Preview, 2022 World Cup & NBA/NCAA NewsJai & Bilal discuss all sports on a jam packed episode. Topics discussed, NBA first quarter headlines and takeaways, NCAA first month takeaways, 2022 World Cup Update and NFL Week 12 Recap & Week 13 Preview.2022-12-011h 10Baller IslandNFL Week 11 Recap & Week 12 PreviewJai & Bilal recap Week 11 in the NFL discussing the Cowboys big win over the Vikings, the Jets offensive meltdown against the Pats, the Eagles Cole back win in Indy and much more. Also discussed Week 12 matchups including a big Thanksgiving triple header.2022-11-241h 01Baller IslandNFL Week 10 Recap & Week 11 PreviewJai & Bilal recap a wild week 10 in the NFL including the epic Vikings Bills ending, another Cowboys Packers classic and the rest of the week 10 headlines. Also previewed the week 11 matchups including Cowboys Vikings & Chargers Chiefs.2022-11-1757 minBaller IslandNFL Week 9 Recap, Week 10 Preview & CBB Preseason Top 25Jai & Bilal discuss the Top 25 in College Ball before the beginning of the 2022-2023 campaign. Also broke down Week 9 in the NFL discussing headlines, matchups, surprises and made predictions for Week 10’s matchups.2022-11-1055 minBaller IslandNFL Trade Deadline, Week 8 Recap, Week 9 Preview & Steve Nash FiringJai & Bilal break down the latest in the NBA discussing Steve Nash getting fired by the Nets. Lots of moves during the NFL trade deadline we discussed that, Week 8 in the NFL and made predictions for Week 9. Lastly we discussed whether we are buying or selling surprise teams at the mid way point in the NFL season.2022-11-031h 12Baller IslandNFL Week 7 Recap, Week 8 Preview & NBA First Week HeadlinesJai & Bilal discuss early season headlines from the first week of the NBA season. Also recapped Week 7 in the NFL discussing headlines, awards, matchups, trades and made predictions for Week 8 matchups2022-10-2757 minBaller IslandNBA Preseason Predictions, NFL Week 6 Recap & Week 7 PreviewBilal & Jai discuss opening night in the NBA and make preseason predictions for how the NBA standings will shake out. Also discussed Week 6 in the NFL handing out awards, game balls, team of the week and biggest letdown. Previewed Week 7 in the NFL as well, including matchups, predictions and more.2022-10-201h 07Baller IslandNFL Week 5 Recap, Week 6 Preview & 2022 NBA Season OutlookBilal & Jai discuss how each conference is looking ahead of the 2022 NBA season, also discussed Week 5 in the NFL and previewed Week 6 discussing headlines, injuries, matchups and predictions.2022-10-141h 07Baller IslandNFL Week 4 Recap & Week 5 PreviewJai & Bilal breakdown Week 4 in the NFL discussing matchups, headlines, surprises, takeaways, injuries and much more. Also previewed Week 5’s key matchups and made predictions for each game.2022-10-061h 07Baller IslandNFL Week 3 Recap & Week 4 Preview, Ime Udoka Suspension & Roger Federer RetirementJai & Bilal discuss all things Week 3 & 4 in the NFL, Roger Federer’s final match of his legendary career and Ime Udoka’s shocking season long suspension.2022-09-301h 17Baller IslandNFL Week 2 Recap, Week 3 Preview & 0-2 Panic MeterBilal & Jai breakdown the madness from Week 2 of the NFL including Tua’s big day, the Bengals slow 0-2 start, Trey Lance’s injury and much more. Also previewed Week 3’s matchups, discussing headlines and predictions.2022-09-231h 08Baller IslandNFL 2022 Week 1 Recap & Week 2 PreviewJai & Bilal recap a wild Week 1 in the NFL, discussing matchups, headlines, injuries and surprises. Also previewed Week 2 matchups and made predictions for next week’s games.2022-09-141h 08Baller IslandNFL Week 1 Preview & Donovan Mitchell TradeJai & Bilal preview Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season discussing matchups, headlines, predictions and much more. Also discussed Donovan Mitchell being traded from the Jazz to the Cavs.2022-09-081h 07Baller Island2022 NFL Season Over/Under Record PredictionsJai & Bilal break down the over/under’s for each team going through each division. Discussing contenders, surprises, headlines and much more as we continue to preview the 2022 NFL season.2022-08-111h 11Baller Island2022 AFC Preview & Bill Russell TributeJai & Bilal preview the wild AFC ahead of the 2022 NFL season, discussing headlines, offseason moves and playoff predictions. Also discussed at the top we celebrated the life of basketball icon Bill Russell.2022-08-051h 15Baller Island2022 NFC PreviewJai & Bilal preview the NFC heading into the 2022 NFL season. Discussing each team going through each division and what they did in the offseason and we made early predictions for who we think will make the playoffs.2022-07-291h 16Baller IslandNFL Madden 23 Ratings, 2022-2023 Super Bowl Odds and Dark Horse TeamsJai & Bilal discuss the Madden 23 ratings for running back and wide receiver. Also discussed Super Bowl odds for some of the top teams as well including some of our dark horse teams who could surprise some people .2022-07-211h 00Baller IslandBaker Mayfield Trade, Wimbledon Recap & NBA NewsJai & Bilal recap Wimbledon as Novak Djokovic took home his 7th title. Baker Mayfield was finally traded to the Carolina Panthers, we discussed our thoughts on that trade and what means for the Browns and Jimmy G going forward. Also discussed some NBA news including Deandre Ayton, Donovan Mitchell and more.2022-07-141h 00Baller IslandNBA Draft Recap, Free Agency, Trades and KD/Kyrie trade talks.Jai & Bilal breakdown the NBA draft as well as all the latest free agency signings and trades that have gone down in the NBA. Also discussed KD’s trade request with Kyrie also potentially on the move, we talked about that and where we think they will land.2022-07-071h 08Baller IslandNBA Finals Recap, Steph Curry’s Legacy & 2022 NBA Draft PreviewJai & Bilal recap the NBA Finals as the Golden State Warriors took home a fourth title in the last eight years over the Boston Celtics, we recapped Game 6 and more. Also discussed where this ring and finals MVP puts Steph on the all time list. We also previewed the NBA Draft discussing sleepers, the top 3 and much more.2022-06-241h 08Baller IslandNBA Finals Mid Series Recap Game 3,4&5. Game 6 PreviewBilal & Jai breakdown Game 3,4&5 of the NBA Finals and look ahead to Thursday Night’s Game 6 and potentially beyond. Discussing headlines, matchups, adjustments and much more.2022-06-1651 minBaller IslandNBA Finals Games 1&2 Recap & French Open RecapJai & Bilal recap the first two games of the NBA Finals, breaking down analysis, adjustments and headlines ahead of Games 3 and 4. Also discussed the greatness of Rafael Nadal at the Roland Garros as Nadal captured his 14th French Open title.2022-06-0851 minBaller Island2022 NBA Finals Preview Celtics Vs WarriorsJai & Bilal recap the Eastern Conference Finals and preview the NBA Finals matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics. Breaking down matchups, headlines, X factors and much more.2022-06-0259 minBaller IslandNBA Playoffs Conference Finals DiscussionJai & Bilal are joined by Co Host of The Lob It Up Podcast Siyavash Ghorbani to break down the Eastern Conference and Western Conference Finals thus far. Analyzing the first few games of each series, predictions for what we think will happen next, adjustments teams should make and much more.2022-05-2645 minBaller IslandNBA Playoffs Conference Finals PreviewJai & Bilal recap the Conference Semi Finals of the NBA Playoffs and look ahead to the Eastern and Western Conference Finals Series.2022-05-1851 minBaller Island2022 NBA Playoffs Second Round Preview & NFL Draft RecapJai & Bilal preview all four second round series of the NBA Playoffs as well as recap some of the biggest headlines from the NFL Draft.2022-05-0553 minBaller IslandNBA Playoffs First Round Update, Celtics Sweep Nets, Jazz in trouble, Raps comeback?Bilal and Jai discuss the first round of the NBA Playoffs as each series is heating up into Games 5 and 6. The Celtics are the first team to advance, we recapped that series and what went wrong for the Nets and much more across the NBA Playoffs.2022-04-281h 07Baller IslandNBA Playoff First Round Discussion with All Hustle No Luck PodcastJai & Bilal are joined by Rob and Chris from the All Hustle No Luck Podcast to break down the first few games of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Discussing initial thoughts, predictions, matchups, stats and much more.2022-04-211h 20Baller Island2022 NBA Playoff First Round PreviewBilal & Jai preview each first round series of the NBA playoffs breaking down matchups, favourites, injuries and which teams are facing the most pressure in this first round.2022-04-1558 minBaller IslandFinal Four/National Championship Recap, NBA News & NBA Season Award PredictionsJai & Bilal recap the Final Four & National Championship matchups including Duke Vs UNC & Kansas taking home the chip. Also discussed NBA standings with a few days left in the regular season and made predictions for the 2022 NBA season awards.2022-04-061h 18Baller Island2022 Final Four Preview, Greatest College Basketball Matchup Ever, NBA News & Tyreek Hill TradeJai & Bilal preview what is expected to be the most anticipated college basketball matchup of all time as UNC takes on Duke for the first time ever in the NCAA tournament in Coach K’s final season with a trip to the National Championship on the line. Also discussed March Madness news, NBA standings with two weeks left in the regular season and Tyreek Hill traded to the Dolphins.2022-03-301h 07Baller IslandNCAA Tournament First Weekend Recap, Sweet Sixteen Preview & NFL NewsJai & Bilal recap the first weekend of March Madness, upsets, surprises, teams to watch and much more. Previewed the Sweet Sixteen matchups and made predictions for who we think moves on. Lastly we broke down and discussed the latest NFL trades and signings.2022-03-2359 minBaller IslandBaller Island Bracketology 2022Jai & Bilal are joined by Jalon Dixon & Ryan Leshko of The Hoop Talk Podcast to break down the field of 68. Topics discussed region by region breakdown, contenders, dark horses, upset predictions and much more. Also made our final four predictions for this years tournament.2022-03-151h 06Baller IslandNFL QB Carousel, NBA News & NCAAB Champ WeekJai & Bilal discuss the wild NFL QB carousel with Russell Wilson and Carson Wentz on the move. Also discussed the latest around the NBA. Previewed the ACC, Big Ten, Big East, SEC & Big 12 tournaments as Champ week is in full swing ahead of Selection Sunday.2022-03-1155 minBaller IslandCollege Basketball News, Champ Week Preview & NBA NewsJai & Bilal discuss a wild week in the College Basketball world including all top six teams losing in the same day, title contenders, bubble team watch and much more. Also discussed which conference tournaments we are looking forward to most and finished off with some NBA news including Demar Derozan, Ja Morant, Luka Doncic and more.2022-03-0259 minBaller IslandNBA All Star Weekend Recap, NBA Second Half Season Preview and NBA Pretenders Vs ContendersJai & Bilal break down the good, bad and ugly of All Star Weekend in the NBA, also discussed our analysis and thoughts on the second half of the NBA season, who needs to step up, who we think gets the number one seed and much more. Lastly we discussed whether some teams from both conferences are pretenders or contenders.2022-02-2459 minBaller IslandSuper Bowl 56 Recap & NBA Trade Deadline RecapBilal & Jai recap a crazy Super Bowl 56 as Aaron Donald and the Rams defeated Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Also discussed the 2021 NFL season as a whole, NBA trade deadline and some NCAA basketball news.2022-02-171h 13Baller IslandSuper Bowl 56 Preview, NBA Trade Deadline News & NFL Head Coaching Tracker UpdateJai & Bilal are joined by Uncle Sam to preview and breakdown Super Bowl 56 between the Rams and Bengals. Discussing team analysis, key matchups, X factors and much more. Also discussed later in the episode NBA trade deadline and NFL head coaching updates. Super Bowl Preview (1.00-51.00 mins) Super Bowl X factors (52.00 mins) NBA Trade Deadline (57.00 mins) NFL Head coaching tracker (102.00) Super Bowl Rapid Fire Segment (110.00) and Predictions in the final 5 minutes.2022-02-101h 21Baller IslandChampionship Sunday Recap, Farewell Tom Brady, NFL Head Coaching Carousel Update and Brian FloresJai & Bilal recap both AFC & NFC Championship games breaking down headlines, stats and much more. Recapped Tom Brady’s unbelievable 22 year NFL career. Also discussed the NFL’s recent coaching hires as well as Brian Flores suing the NFL. Time mark, (2.00) Tom Brady Retirement, (20.00) NFC Champ Game Recap, (35.00) Jimmy Garoppolo, (38.00) AFC Champ Game Recap, (50.00) Head Coaching Carousel, (1.00.00) Brian Flores and (1.08.00) Super Bowl Tale of the Tape2022-02-031h 10Baller IslandNFL Divisional Round Recap & Championship Sunday PreviewJai & Bilal were joined by Alex Milano to recap a crazy divisional weekend across the NFL. Broke down each game with analysis and takes. Also previewed Championship Sunday, breaking down the Bengals Chiefs AFC title matchup and the 49ers Rams NFC title game. Also discussed Sean Payton retirement and Brady & Rodgers futures.2022-01-271h 10Baller IslandNFL Super Wild Card Weekend Recap & Divisional Weekend PreviewJai & Bilal recap the first round of the NFL Playoffs recapping each game, headline, scores, takeaways and much more. Also previewed the divisional matchups going game by game.2022-01-201h 01Baller IslandSuper Wild Card Weekend Preview, NFL Week 18 Recap, Head Coaching Carousel and NFL Season AwardsJai & Bilal were joined by guest Steezy A Smith to preview Super Wild Card Weekend (22 minute), recap a wild Week 18 (5 minute, discuss head coaching vacancies (1 hr 10 mins) and crown our regular season awards ( 1hr 20 mins).2022-01-141h 39Baller IslandNFL Week 17 Recap, Week 18 Preview, Playoff Scenarios & NBA stars return to actionJai & Bilal discuss the playoff scenarios ahead of Week 18 in the NFL as well as recap Week 17. Also discussed the return of Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson as well as looking back at the legendary career of football icon John Madden.2022-01-061h 06Baller IslandNFL Week 16 Recap, Week 17 Preview, NFL Playoff Scenarios & NBA NewsJai & Bilal discuss post Christmas headlines around the NBA, Week 16 in the NFL and Week 17. Also talked NFL playoff standings and scenarios.2021-12-301h 05Baller IslandNFL Week 15 Recap, Week 16 Preview & Playoff Picture Breakdown.Jai & Bilal recap Week 15 in the NFL as well as preview Week 16. Also discussed the playoff picture for both AFC and NFC and which games matter most in Week 16.2021-12-221h 08Baller IslandNFL Week 14 Recap, Week 15 Preview & NBA NewsJai & Bilal discuss the latest news and headlines around the NBA, Week 14 in the NFL and previewed Week 15.2021-12-161h 11Baller IslandPats Bills Recap, Week 13 headlines, Week 14 Preview and NFL Playoff Standings.Jai & Bilal discuss Week 13 in the NFL, including headlines, scores, injuries and much more. Also discussed Week 14, Buffalo Bills season, Playoff standings and scenarios.2021-12-091h 03Baller IslandNFL Week 12 Recap, Week 13 Preview, NBA News & New CBB Top 25 RankingsJai & Bilal discuss Week 12 in the NFL, recapping scores, headlines, stats and much more. Also discussed Week 13, Patriots Bills and MVP talk. Talked some NBA news and CBB Top 25 as well.2021-12-021h 10Baller IslandNBA First Month Review, NFL Week 11 Recap & NFL Week 12 Preview.Bilal & Jai discuss thoughts on the NBA season through the first month or so of the season. Also discussed Week 11 in the NFL, scores, headlines and much more and ended off with our Week 12 rapid fire picks.2021-11-251h 07Baller IslandPatriots & 49ers Win Big, NFL Week 10 Recap & Week 11 Preview.Bilal and Jai recap Week 10 in the NFL discussing all the headlines, news and scores. The Patriots and 49ers won big and Jai & B discussed there teams big performances. Also discussed preview of Week 11’s matchups including Cam’s return home Vs Ron Rivera, Colts Bills and Dak Vs Mahomes.2021-11-181h 06Baller IslandNFL Mid Season Grades, Week 9 Recap & Basketball NewsBilal and Jai break down an upset filled Week 9 as well as discuss mid seaosn grades for each team as we have reached the half way point of the 2021 NFL season. Also discussed NBA & College Basketball news at the bottom of the episode.2021-11-111h 07Baller IslandNFL Week 8 Recap, Week 9 Preview and what is wrong with the Boston Celtics?Jai & Bilal recap a wild Week 8 in the NFL, breaking down games, stats and standings. Also looked ahead to Week 9 , making our weekly predictions and much more. At the bottom of the episode Bilal discusses what is wrong with the struggling 2-5 Celtics.2021-11-041h 04Baller IslandNFL Week 7 Recap, Week 8 Preview, NFL Contenders or Pretenders and NBA NewsJai & Bilal discuss Week 7 in the NFL and all the blowouts that transpired. Also previewed Week 8, discussed contenders and pretenders through 7 weeks. Also talked some NBA news and initial thoughts on the season so far.2021-10-281h 02Baller IslandNFL Week 6 Recap & Week 7 Preview, NBA 2021-2022 Season PreviewJai & Bilal discuss nfl news from Week 6 and look ahead to Week 7. Also discussed recent NBA news, Deandre Ayton, Ben Simmons and predictions for how we think the NBA 2021-2022 season will go.2021-10-221h 02Baller IslandWeek 5 Recap & Jon Gruden/Kyrie Irving debacleJai & Bilal give our week 5 recap and week 6 look ahead and address the major storylines involving Jon Gruden and Kyrie Irving2021-10-141h 04Baller IslandNFL Week 4 Recap & Week 5 PreviewJai & Bilal recap Week 4 in the NFL, including Pats Bucs, the wild NFC West, AFC North, Cowboys and much more. Also previewed Week 5 discussing headline games, gameday picks and game of the day.2021-10-071h 06Baller IslandBrady Vs Belichek Preview, NFL Week 4 Preview & NFL Week 3 RecapJai & Bilal are joined by guest Tyler Vilander to discuss Week 3 in the NFL, surprises, takeaways and much more. Also discussed, previewed the massive matchup between Brady and the Bucs Vs Belichek and the Pats. Also previewed the rest of the Week 4 slate including a pair of NFC West matchups.2021-09-301h 10Baller IslandNFL Week 2 Recap & Week 3 PreviewBilal & Jai recap a wild week 2 in the NFL as well as look ahead to the week 3 slate. Discussed in game analysis, gameday picks, injuries and much more.2021-09-231h 10Baller IslandNFL Week 1 Recap, Week 2 Preview, U.S Open & NBA HOFBilal & Jai discuss the wild events of Week 1 in the NFL and set the stage for Week 2. Also discussed the NBA HOF induction and U.S Open.2021-09-161h 07Baller IslandNFL Week 1 Preview & GameDay PredictionsBilal & Jai discuss Week 1 of the NFL season, talk too headlines, games of the day, what to watch for and revealed our playoff predictions for both conferences.2021-09-091h 06Baller IslandOver/Unders for each NFL Team & The Mac Jones era begins!Jai & Bilal give our best bets for each teams over/under ahead of the NFL season and also give our thoughts on the latest NFL news.2021-09-021h 11Baller IslandNFC Preview for 2021 NFL SeasonBilal & Jai break down and preview the NFC heading into the 2021 NFL season. Discussing each division, storylines, what to watch for and much more.2021-08-261h 09Baller IslandAFC Preview & NBA News/HeadlinesJai & Bilal breakdown the AFC heading into the 2021 NFL season discussing divisions, offseason moves, who needs to have a big year and much more. Also discussed NBA Summer League, Patrick Beverly trade and Marcus Smart signing.2021-08-201h 10Baller IslandNFL Hall of Fame, Olympic Recap, Summer League and NBA Free Agent SigningsJai & Bilal look back at some of the careers from this years NFL Hall of Fame inductees including Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson, Calvin Johnson, Troy Polamalu and others. Also discussed Olympic basketball, soccer and track as well as NBA summer league and some NBA signings.2021-08-121h 00Baller IslandNBA Draft & Free Agency RecapJai & Bilal breakdown what we liked and didn’t like about the NBA draft and Free agency thus far and give a farewell to hometown legend Kyle Lowry.2021-08-061h 02Baller IslandBaller Island NBA Draft PreviewBilal and Jai are joined by special guest Hirumal to preview the NBA Draft, we discussed who we think is going top 5, first round dark horses and some late round gems to keep an eye on.2021-07-2959 minBaller IslandS1:EPS 20 NBA Finals Recap and Legacy TalkBilal and Jai are joined by guest Ayo Ajayi to recap the NBA Finals, discuss the future of the Bucks & Suns title chances, as well as how this finals impacted CP3’s legacy and Giannis’s legacy.2021-07-2353 minBaller IslandS1:EPS 19 NBA Finals Games 1-3 & Championship Weekend RecapBilal and Jai discuss NBA finals Games 1 through 3 (22:00), Wimbledon (2:20), Euro Cup (11:35), Copa America (10:07), UFC 264 (7:40) and International Basketball (41:40).2021-07-1451 minBaller IslandS1:EPS 18 NBA Finals Preview & Farewell Marv AlbertJai & Bilal preview the NBA finals and what a championship would mean for Chris Paul & Giannis’ legacy. We also give our thanks and farewell to broadcasting legend Marv Albert.2021-07-071h 01Baller IslandS1: EPS 17 Giannis & Trae go down, suns/clippers, NBA draft lottery & The coaching carouselJai & Bilal discuss the conference finals, the injury plagued postseason, the new coaching hires and potential draft day deals2021-07-021h 05Baller IslandS1:EPS 16 NBA Playoffs Conference Finals Preview & NBA Coaching CarouselBilal and Jai recap the conference semi finals series and preview the Eastern and Western Conference Finals matchups. Also discussed the NBA’s head coaching vacancies and the Kemba Walker trade.2021-06-221h 03Baller IslandS1:EPS 15 Suns Western Conference Finals Bound, Jazz Clippers & East Second Round TalkJai Sehota & Bilal Ilahi discuss the remaining three NBA Playoff second round series and the Phoenix Suns chances of getting to the NBA Finals.2021-06-1749 minBaller IslandS1:EPS 14 NBA Playoffs Second Round Discussion, French Open & Julio Jones to the TitansBilal & Jai discuss the NBA playoffs second round series and if we still have belief in the Milwaukee Bucks. Also discussed French Open semifinals and Julio Jones getting traded to Tennessee.2021-06-1148 minBaller IslandS1:EPS13 Celtics front office shakeup, NBA Playoffs Round 1&2 discussion, Naomi Osaka and Coach KBilal and Jai discuss the Boston Celtics front office shake up with guest Imran Ilahi. Also discussed the remaining three west first round series, east second round series, Naomi Osaka withdrawing from the French Open and took a look back at Coach K’s illustrious career ahead of his retirement in 2022.2021-06-051h 10Baller IslandS1:EPS 12 NBA Playoff First Round Update & Julio Jones Trade TalksJai & Bilal discuss each NBA playoffs first round series through the first three games as well as where we think Julio Jones will end up.2021-05-291h 00Baller IslandS1:EPS 11 NBA Playoffs First Round Preview & NBA HOF Induction RecapBilal & Jai discuss the NBA 2020 Hall of Fame inductees and previewed every first round series of the NBA Playoffs.2021-05-221h 01Baller IslandS1:EPS 10 NBA regular season award predictions & Raptors Season StrugglesJai and Bilal discuss the Toronto Raptors season struggles with guest Sachin Arora and made predictions for the NBA regular season awards.2021-05-141h 00Baller IslandS1:EPS 9 NFL Draft Recap, Aaron Rodgers Drama & NBA Play in raceJai & Bilal recap the NFL Draft with guest Rawse from the Scoop on the U, discussed the Aaron Rodgers drama in Green Bay as well as Russell Westbrook, Jayson Tatum & talked about whether the Lakers and Celtics will drop to the play in tournament or not.2021-05-071h 00Baller IslandS1:EPS 8 NFL Draft Preview & 2021 QB Class BreakdownBilal and Jai preview the NFL draft and discuss who the 49ers should take at 3, Jimmy G’s future, where the rest of the QB class will end up, Trevor Lawrence and others to keep an eye out for on draft day.2021-04-2959 minBaller IslandS1:EPS 7 NBA compressed season, injuries and MVP TalkJai & Bilal reflect on the careers of Alex Smith and Lamarcus Aldridge as well as discussed NBA compressed season, injuries, MVP talk and debated whether fans expect their team to win a championship every year or not?2021-04-231h 01Baller IslandS1:EPS6 NBA Contenders and Pretenders & NFL Offseason GradesBilal and Jai discuss which NBA teams are contenders and pretenders, thoughts on ESPN’s top 25 under 25 list and NFL offseason grades.2021-04-1654 minBaller IslandS1:EPS 5 Final Four & National Championship Recap, NBA draft stock and NFL QB CarouselBilal and Jai break down the Men’s and Women’s Final Four and National Championship games, Roy Williams retirement, discussed NBA players draft stock and assessed the NFL QB carousel.2021-04-091h 02Baller IslandS1:EPS 4 Final Four Preview, NBA Trade Deadline & NFL NewsBilal and Jai discuss the moves from the NBA trade deadline, the 49ers moving up in the NFL draft, the NFL adding a 17th game, Final Four matchups and a look back at some of the best Final Four runs of the past decade.2021-04-0255 minBaller IslandS1:EPS 3 March Madness First Weekend Recap, Sweet 16 preview & NBA Trade Deadline rumoursBilal and Jai discuss there thoughts on the first weekend of the NCAA tournament, preview the sweet 16 and talked NBA trade deadline rumours.2021-03-261h 03Baller IslandS1:EPS 2 Baller Island Bracketology & NFL Free Agency FrenzyJai & Bilal break down the field of 68 for March Madness region by region discussing potential upsets and final four predictions. Also discussed NFL free agency signings and much more.2021-03-1758 min