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The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 221: 1 New Year's Resolution for All 30 NBA Teams2021 is coming to a close and we all know what that means...NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS! We all do it every year: "New Year, New Me" and all that jazz as the turn in the calendar gives us all a sense of fresh start.Well so does every team in the NBA as they make their push to the All-Star break.On this edition, Jay and Ryan go through ALL 30 teams and share what they believe should be each team's biggest resolution to pursue in 2022!If you like our content and would love more...2021-12-311h 13
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 220: Top 5-10 NBA Players We Would Realistically Like to See on Another TeamLong time, no see HTP Squad! Hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Christmas holiday as we look ahead to the new year. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan discuss potential NBA players who could be on the move at the trade deadline. But not just any players. These are players that WE would like to see make a new team their home with a real chance to make a winning impact in a more optimal role. We each share five players AND the team(s) we would like to see...2021-12-281h 05
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 219: HTP's Top-5 NCAA Basketball Storylines Part 2 (ft. Baller Island)As we get closer to the end of 2021, NCAA basketball conference play also looms around the corner. Outside of March Madness, conference play is easily the craziest and most exciting time season 😊 On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan sit down with Jai and Bilal of the Baller Island podcast to help get you up to speed on some of the biggest things going on in college basketball! If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Als...2021-12-211h 01
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 218: HTP's Top 5 NBA Storylines 2nd Month Update (ft. Rashad Christian)It's been almost a month since the last HTP's Top-5 NBA Storylines episode dropped and a ton has happened across the league. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan welcome on friend of the show Rashad Christian to talk about some of the biggest topics being discussed in the NBA!If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us out on Instagram @thehooptalkpod as we have a lot of big upcoming announcements ahead!Like...2021-12-161h 35
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 215: HTP's Top 5 NBA Storylines Through the 1st Month of the SeasonThe 2021-22 NBA season is heating up and with that, the storylines across the league are only getting more interesting.Whether it's the red hot Golden State Warriors or the sloppy start for the injured Los Angeles Lakers, there are more than enough intriguing things to watch for after watching a month's worth of basketball.On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan share their Top-5 NBA storylines that they have been following through the first quarter of the season!If you like our content and would love more, hit...2021-11-221h 03
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 214: HTP's Top-5 Storylines from Week 1 of 2021-22 NCAA BasketballThe 2021-22 NCAA Basketball season is officially underway, so you know what that means? Night after night of potential upsets, big time matchups and late game clutch-ness as 350 programs compete for a chance to compete in the big dance: The NCAA Tournament aka March Madness! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the dynamic duo of Jay and Ryan reunite and share their Top-5 storylines coming out of the first week of NCAA hoops action! If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when...2021-11-1952 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 213: NBA's Most Impressive & Disappointing Players Thus Far (ft. Jackson Chinn)We are nearly 15 games into the 2021-22 NBA regular season and with every passing game, we learn more about the ever-shaping landscape of the league.On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Ryan sits down with friend of the show and creator of @hottakesonhoops (on Instagram & Twitter), Jackson Chinn to discuss/analyze some of the players they feel have either UNDER or OVER performed thus far this season.If you like our content and would love more, hit that Subscribe button so you are always notified when we drop new episodes. Also check us...2021-11-161h 01
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 210: NBA Underrated Players and Teams to Watch this Season (ft. Thomas Christian)New HTP season + New NBA season = New Guests! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan welcome NBA writer and host of the GoatedNBANews podcast, Thomas Christian to make his HTP debut!We discuss some of the players Thomas thinks could be on breakout alert as well as a few teams with storylines worth keeping tabs on as they could have long-term implications on the state of the NBA hierarchy.Comment Below what Players and Teams you're keeping a close eye on this season!If you like our content and...2021-10-231h 30
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 209: HTP Top-5 Underrated NBA Storylines to Watch During the 2021-22 NBA SeasonNo matter who you listen to in mainstream NBA media, they all discuss the same couple of topics.LeBron and the Lakers. The Ben Simmons Saga. What's Up with Kyrie Irving? Well here on the HTP, we like to stay away from the mainstream topics and show the WHOLE NBA the love they deserve.So on this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan list their Top-5 underrated storylines to keep an eye on as the 2021-22 NBA is officially here and underway!If you like our content and would love...2021-10-211h 10
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 208: CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR NEW WNBA CHAMPIONS, THE CHICAGO SKY! + 2021 WNBA Season Final ThoughtsWow...its finally here: the end of the WNBA's 25th Anniversary season. It has been a long journey watching these amazing women compete all season long and it has been even more fun covering it all. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, we start off by tying up some loose ends by giving our thoughts on semifinal round and give our overview on the season for the Connecticut Sun and Las Vegas Aces who got eliminated. Then we breakdown the unprecedented matchup between the Chicago Sky and Phoenix Mercury in the 2021 WNBA Finals...2021-10-1948 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 205: WNBA Playoffs 1st & 2nd Round Recap + WNBA Semifinal Matchup BreakdownThe Road to the WNBA Finals is underway as we are smack dab in the middle of the Semifinals and things are only heating up! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the fellas kick off the show by discussing the 1st & 2nd Single Elimination Rounds of the Playoffs.This includes the 6th seeded Chicago Sky blowing out the Dallas Wings (1st round) and upsetting the No.3 seed Minnesota Lynx (2nd round).Then on the other side, Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury defeated the New York Liberty in a nail biter (1st round...2021-10-031h 07
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 201: Coming Down Homestretch in the WNBA! 2021 Playoffs Approaching!As this exciting 25th Anniversary regular season comes to a close, the WNBA Playoffs bracket is almost finalized and teams are prepping for a potential title run. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan talk about some of the biggest storylines in this final stretch before the 2021 Playoffs begin on September 23rd! The fellas discuss Connecticut Sun as title favorites, the Impact of Aces' Center Liz Cambage being out indefinitely due to Covid, predictions for what 8 teams will secure playoff spots and so much more! If you like our...2021-09-1759 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 200: HTP Celebrates Episode 200 w/ 2021-22 NBA Top-10 Players Rankings! (ft. Ian Evans and Brooks Warren)That' right, your eyes do not deceive you. You read the title correctly, this indeed is Episode 200 of the Hoop Talk Podcast! We truly appreciate everyone who has supported us along the way and things are only going to get better as the HTP continues to grow. To celebrate this momentous occasion, Jay and Ryan bring on long time HTP guests The Impact podcast host Ian Evans and Hear Me Out Podcast co-host Brooks Warren to talk about the best players in the NBA right now. Our rankings are comprised of who we believe are...2021-09-051h 25
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 198: NBA Summer League Sitdown w/ SLAM Magazine's Theus McbeeNBA Summer League has came and gone as we gear up for the final stretch before the much anticipated 2021-22 NBA season begins. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan have the pleasure of sitting down with SLAM Magazine content creator Theus Mcbee to talk some hoops. Theus is the co-host of SLAM's No Pump Fakes Podcast as well as the host of the Define Your Legacy Financial Literacy podcast. In the episode the guys discuss their thoughts on summer league and the upside of the 2021 NBA Draft class. They also...2021-08-201h 38
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 197: WNBA Power Rankings 4.0! Welcome Back Ladies!Olympic basketball is in the backdrop and the Men's and Women's teams return home dripped in gold! To kick off the second half of the WNBA season, the Seattle Storm became the Inaugural Commissioner's Cup champions this week.Now we look ahead to the push for the playoffs and what better way to welcome back the season than with a good 'ol Power Rankings. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan rank, discuss and analyze all 12 teams in the 4th installment of the HTP WNBA 2021 Season Power Rankings!Remember to Like...2021-08-151h 36
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 196: NBA Wheel of Fandom Series: The Bizarre Ben Simmons Situation (ft. Miles Johnson)Back at it again with another edition of the NBA Wheel of Fandom Series here on the Hoop Talk Podcast! On this edition of the HTP, Jay and Ryan take a deep dive into the Philadelphia 76ers. But of course we had to have a Sixers on the pod and who better that host of The Real Talk with MJ podcast, Miles Johnson, making his much anticipated return to pod! We look back on the 2020-21 season, the 76ers latest free agent/NBA Draft signings and most importantly try to answer the big question on everyone's mind...2021-08-121h 47
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 191: The HTP'S OFFICIAL 2021 NBA MOCK DRAFT (1st Round)The 2021 NBA Draft is only hours away, but it's never too late to make a last-second entry in the NBA Mock Draft bonanza! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan will go through all 30 picks in the 1st round as they make they make their collective predictions of what will happen tonight at the Barclays Center. Acting as General Manager for each team, the go through each pick (Ryan = Odd # Picks; Jay = Even # Picks) and choose the best prospects available factoring in Skillset, Team Need, Team Fit and NBA Potential. Follow...2021-07-291h 22
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 189: NBA Wheel of Fandom Series: Lets Talk About the LA Clippers (ft. Rashad Christian)With the Off-season Around the Corner, the Hoop Talk Podcast is starting a new series that gets YOU (👋🏽 YES YOU) involved!Every week we will spin what we are calling “The Wheel of NBA Fandom” and whatever team the wheel lands on is the team we will be discussing that week‼️But rather than just Jay and Ryan chopping it up every team on there own, what better way to discuss each fandom THAN TO HAVE AN ACTUAL SUPER FAN ON THE POD😱🤯😝.This week continues with the second edition of the series talking about the LA Cl...2021-07-231h 47
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 188: Kicking Off the NBA Wheel of NBA Fandom with some Boston Celtics Talk! (ft. Ian Evans)With the Off-season Around the Corner, the Hoop Talk Podcast is starting a new series that gets YOU (👋🏽 YES YOU) involved!Every week we will spin what we are calling “The Wheel of NBA Fandom” and whatever team the wheel lands on is the team we will be discussing that week‼️But rather than just Jay and Ryan chopping it up every team on there own, what better way to discuss each fandom THAN TO HAVE AN ACTUAL SUPER FAN ON THE POD😱🤯😝.This week we kick things off with the Boston Celtics and there was no better...2021-07-181h 57
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 186: WNBA Looking at the Landscape (Players on the Move & Final Push Towards the All-Star Break)The climactic midway point of the 2021 WNBA Regular season is around the corner and teams are preparing for a much needed break heading into the month long Tokyo Olympics. For some this will be a chance to wind down, recuperate their strength and prepare themselves for second half of the season. There are also those who will be using this break as a chance to get better in order to comeback and make a strong impact on their teams in hopes of making a late season playoff push. And the of course we cannot forget...2021-07-0950 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 185: HTP WNBA Power Rankings 3.0Back at it again with yet another edition of the WNBA 2021 Season Power Rankings here on the Hoop Talk Podcast! The All-Star selections are in. Those who will be representing the U.S. in the Tokyo Olympics have been chosen. And most of all, the WNBA season only continues to heat up team chemistry is on full go and the talent on the floor at an all time high with the litany of MVP candidates and championship contending teams! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan share their 3rd editions of...2021-07-051h 21
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 184: NBA Conference Finals Talk & Muy Caliente Miami Heat Takes! (ft. Jake Endara)The NBA Conference Finals are coming to a close and the stage for the climatic Finals showdown is soon to be set. On one side of the bracket there are the Phoenix Suns led by Chris Paul who have officially punched their ticket to the NBA Finals after a 41-point performance in Game 6 to close out Paul George and the LA Clippers. In the other bracket, the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks square off with a chance to represent the Eastern Conference, but both teams top stars in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Trae Young currently sit...2021-07-031h 40
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 183: WNBA Looking Around the Landscape (Title Contenders Emerging & Olympic Play Around the Corner)The NBA Playoffs continue to ramp up so does the WNBA regular season! As we have now cracked double-digit games in the WNBA, we are slowly starting to get an idea of what teams are contenders and which ones are pretenders.The Seattle Storm and Las Vegas Aces look like they have not lost a beat since last season. The young Dallas Wings are making names for themselves by being competitive and even closing out a few big games against top competition.Washington Mystics' Center Tina Charles is looking like a top contender for league...2021-06-2656 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 181: HTP WNBA Power Rankings 2.0The WNBA continues to heat up and things are getting really interesting across the league! Candace Parker is back for the Chicago Sky and they are undefeated (4-0) when she is on the floor. The Dallas Wings have Jay's girl Satou Sabally back on the court after an impressive run in International play. The Las Vegas Aces look primed to make another run at the Finals on the backs of reigning MVP A'ja Wilson and Liz Cambage. And we cannot forget the defending champion Seattle Storm who continue to reign supreme at the top of...2021-06-201h 22
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 178: Towson University Alums Talk Some 2021 NBA Playoffs! (ft. Brooks Warren, Rashad Christian & Tommy Parker)We have a special NBA Playoffs edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast for you guys with this one! On this edition of the HTP, Jay and Ryan sit down and discuss and analyze the results of the first round. But what makes this is so special is that we got to sit down with a great group of our fellow Towson University alum to kick it with us and talk some NBA basketball. Welcoming an avid guest back to the pod, we of course had to get our guy Brooks Warren, host of the Hear...2021-06-081h 38
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 177: WNBA Looking at the Landscape (ft. Carson Huelle)We are three to four weeks deep into the 2021 WNBA season and things are picking up quickly. The Seattle Storm still sitting atop the WNBA throne. The Connecticut Sun continue to pile on to their surprisingly hot start to the season. The New York Liberty are slowing spiraling in the wrong direction. The entire league is in a dog fight and outside of Seattle, Connecticut and the Las Vegas Aces, no other teams have really solidified themselves as Top-5 contenders. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan discuss some of the...2021-06-061h 35
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 176: HTP WNBA Power Rankings 1.0It has been a few weeks since Jay and Ryan of the Hoop Talk Podcast made their pre-season power rankings heading into the 2021 WNBA season. And with that, a lot of basketball has been played, storylines are already forming and teams are slowly shaping who they will be by season's end. So with that, on this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast it was only right that we finally sat down and put together our first OFFICIAL WNBA power rankings of the season. Who sits at the top of our rankings? Who are we low...2021-06-011h 08
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 175: NBA Playoffs Game 1 & 2 Reactions (ft. Brooks Warren)ITS PLAYOFF TIME! The 2021 NBA Playoffs are underway and things have already gotten off to a hot start. The Milwaukee Bucks have the Miami Heat on the run. The LA Clippers look like they are experiencing PTSD from last season's postseason. Fans are getting banned from stadiums for going too crazy. Tension is at an all time high and you can feel the excitement of every game through your television screen. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan take a look back at the first few games of each playoff series...2021-05-2859 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 174: WNBA Looking At the Landscape (Week 1 Takeaways)The 2021 WNBA Season is here and the first week of Women's Hoops action was everything we could have imagined in more. The Return of former No.1 overall pick Sabrina Ionescu. The Dominance of the Connecticut Sun. Back-to-back face-offs between the defending champion Seattle Storm and the runner up Las Vegas Aces. The WNBA is in full swing and things are only getting more exciting. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan share their biggest takeaways from the first week and a half of WNBA basketball. Who has surprised? Who...2021-05-2556 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 173: 2021 NBA Playoffs 1st Round Preview & Predictions (ft. Lauren Gunn)NBA Regular Season: Done! NBA Play-In Tournament: Over With! That means only one thing is left: The 2021 NBA Playoffs! The NBA Playoff Brackets are officially set and the Road to the NBA Finals is officially underway! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan take a look at all 16 First Round Matchups and breakdown some of the biggest factors at play in each series. But of course we could not do this alone. We had the pleasure of having NBA writer, podcaster and Dallas Mavericks super fan Lauren Gunn back...2021-05-251h 28
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 172: WNBA 2021 Preseason Power Rankings & Opening Weekend PreviewWe Are Finally Here! The 2021 WNBA Season officially kicks things off tonight and we are in for a great season. This is the first full season that the HTP will be covering the WNBA so we wanted to start out with a bang! So on this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan rank ALL 12 TEAMS heading into Opening Weekend and discuss what every team brings to table. Injuries, Expectations, Returners and New Faces! We talk about it all and so much more! Jay will also be covering the WNBA on...2021-05-151h 24
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 166: Post NCAA Basketball Season NBA Big Board (ft. AllFacts Media)The NCAA Basketball Season is over so you know what that means? EVEN MORE NBA DRAFT TALK! And of course we could not talk about the 2021 NBA Draft Class alone so we brought in some help.On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan discuss some of the top prospects in this year's draft class with Aaron and Andrew Robinson of AllFacts Media!We break down team fits, individual skillsets and even share with you guys our own personal NBA Big Boards!This was a really fun one to record...2021-04-191h 12
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 165: Let's Talk About the 2021 WNBA Draft!The Women's College Basketball Season is officially over, shout out to the Stanford Cardinals for coming out of March Madness on top! But just as the season has come and gone, the WNBA Draft is up next as 36 young ladies look to take the next step in their professional basketball careers as the next crop of WNBA talent. Tonight is the big night as all eyes will be on these talented women at the 2021 WNBA Draft! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan go through one of ESPN's most recent WNBA mock draft. They discuss...2021-04-151h 15
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 163: NCAA March Madness Final Four/National Championship Reactions & Reflecting on the 2021 NCAA Basketball SeasonAfter weeks and weeks of covering Men's College Basketball, this past weekend we finally got to climatic finish to the 2021 NCAA season.In the end we would get an outstanding finish between the Gonzaga Bulldogs over the Cinderella story that was the UCLA Bruins and the Baylor Bears dismantled the Houston Cougars.Then Monday night in very unexpected fashion, the Clash of the Titans ended in a big time blowout win that crowned the Baylor Bears as the 2021 NCAA Tournament Champions!On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan take...2021-04-1049 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 162: NCAA March Madness Sweet 16/Elite 8 Reactions & Final 4 PredictionsAfter a long journey, the moment of truth is almost finally here as we are down to the Final Four!On one side we have got Johnny Juzang and the UCLA Bruins looking to play spoilers against the loaded Gonzaga Bulldogs who are in pursuit of the coveted undefeated season.On the other side of the bracket we have the dynamic backcourt of Jared Butler and No. 1 seed Baylor Bears against Quintin Grimes and No.2 seed Houston Cougars.On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan start out by discussing...2021-04-031h 04
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 161: Post NBA Trade Deadline Reactions & Top-5 Power RankingsThe 2021 NBA Trade Deadline has officially up and passed. The best players available on the NBA Buyout Market have been grabbed up and signed. Now with 20+ games left to go, teams across the league will continue to jockey for playoff position with hopes of being one of the final 16 teams in the postseason. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan discuss and react to some of the biggest trades and buyout signings including Blake Griffin and Lamarcus Aldridge to the Brooklyn Nets, Aaron Gordon to the Denver Nuggets, Andre Drummond to the Los A...2021-04-031h 23
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 160: NCAA March Madness Day 1 & 2 Reactions and Sweet 16 PredictionsMan March Madness has been a wild ride! 1st Round Upsets, Standout Performances and Big Time Team Wins. The Road to the Final Four continues as we have now reached the Sweet 16 headlined by teams like Gonzaga, Baylor and Alabama. But there are also some rising squads like Oral Roberts, UCLA and Loyola Chicago looking to continue their Cinderella story with wins today. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys look back at some of the best performances and matchups from the first two days of NCAA Tournament action. Then...2021-03-271h 20
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 156: NCAA First 4 In & First 4 Out Predictions & Talking Power 5 Conference Players of the YearThe predictions just keep on coming but this time we are switching over to NCAA Men's College Basketball.Here on the HTP, the guys have been keeping a close eye on the College Basketball season by reacting to AP Polls, breaking down conferences and highlighting some of the most interesting college players in the country.Now March Madness really starts as conference tournaments have finished up and today marks Selection Sunday. For those who do not know Selection Sunday is the day where college basketball teams across the country are informed of what their seeding...2021-03-141h 16
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 155: NBA Midseason Power Rankings & NBA Award PredictionsBack at it again with some more NBA Midseason Predictions! We are all fresh off of All-Star Weekend and games are already beginning as teams gear up for the second half of the season. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan share their Top-10 NBA Power Rankings and compare their lists while analyzing some of the best teams in the NBA. This one was a really fun one because both guys had some interesting teams left off and certain teams higher/lower one person's lists than the other which really stirred...2021-03-141h 07
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 154: NBA Midseason Takeaways & NBA Playoff Seeding PredictionsSEASON 2 IS HERE! New Cover, New Intro & Outro Music, Deeper Analysis and even more great content to come! And what better way to kick off Season 2 than to make a few bold claims and some even bolder predictions. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys discuss some of their biggest takeaways from the first half of the season and breakdown some of then most intriguing storylines across the league. In the second half of the podcast, it's prediction time as Jay and Ryan make their midseason predictions for what they believe will...2021-03-141h 07
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 152: Put A Grade On It: NBA Draft Class of 2019 EditionAh Sophomore Season. Whether it is second year in high school or it is your second season in the NBA, becoming a sophomore gives you a chance to build on everything you did last year and hopefully become even better as you continue to grow.For NBA players, sophomore season is yet another growing pains year filled with ups and downs before reaching the infamous Third Season where the league determines who you will be in the league for the rest of your career.So for the NBA Draft Class of 2019, guys like Zion Williamson...2021-03-0754 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 144: The Race to March Madness: HBCU Basketball EditionYou thought we were done talking about HBCU Hoops? Well guess again, because we are right back at with yet another edition of the HTP's HBCU Basketball Spotlight.Rather than focusing on six standout players like we did on the last HBCU episode, this time we are talking about HBCU teams with a real chance at making the NCAA Tournament. The six teams in question are Morgan State (Go Bears!), NC A&T, Coppin State, Grambling, Prairie View and Hampton. Definitely some great teams all with contrasting styles and are getting the job done in their respective...2021-02-1937 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 143: NBA UnSung Hoopers: G-League EditionYes Sir! NBA G-League Basketball is in full effect as we get to watch some of the league's most talented up and coming stars fight for a chance at a spot on the main roster of an NBA team.The new team on the block, the G-League Ignite headlined by potential top 2021 NBA Draft picks in Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga, have put the G-League on notice with a hot undefeated start to the season. But some other teams have also had some serious standout performers including 1st round picks, late draft picks, undrafted free agents and...2021-02-1925 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 140: Put A Grade On it: WNBA Free Agency/Offseason Edition (Part 1)College basketball is jumping as teams are engaging in conference play. The NBA is fast tracking its way through as teams approach the NBA All Star Weekend. Even the NBA G-League is up and running as the G-League Bubble is underway. But you know this would not be the Hoop Talk Podcast if we did not talk about the WNBA! The WNBA season is not supposed to start until May, but WNBA free agency is in full effect as teams approach the 2021 WNBA Draft in April. With free agency, we have already seen some of the biggest...2021-02-1146 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 139: The NBA MVP Race Through 25 GamesThe NBA season is a quarter of the way through and things are starting to slowly take shape across the league. The Utah Jazz are the hottest team in the NBA. The Lakers and Clippers are playing at a high level. The Brooklyn Nets are still trying to put things together with their new superstar trio. The 76ers look like the best team in the Eastern Conference. We could go on and on and on. But with all these things circulating, the talk of the town is the NBA MVP Race. On this edition of...2021-02-1138 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 136: NBA UnSung Hoopers: Bottom of the Barrell Bucket GettersWhenever you turn on the TV or the Radio or check out some of the most prominent NBA podcasts, a good majority of them all like to do one thing: Talk about the top players in the NBA.You know what I am talking about. Constant talk about what LeBron James does on a nightly basis, how the Brooklyn Nets look with their new big three or even talk about the Utah Jazz who are the NBA darling right now as the hottest team in basketball.But what about the teams that may not be...2021-02-1137 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 133: Talking NBA Expansion Teams & The HTP Expansion DraftWith the effects of Covid-19 hurting businesses like the NBA financially, discussions across NBA organizations and media have begin to zero in on the idea of adding two more expansion teams to the league. Here on the HTP, we love the idea of the NBA expanding and making each conference have an even 16 teams. But what are pros? What are the cons? Where would they go? We Discuss! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan name their city of choice (excluding Seattle and Las Vegas cause they are easy options) for...2021-01-2839 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 132: Breaking Down the NCAA Women's Basketball AP Top 25 PollMore Women's College Basketball on the Hoop Talk Podcast?! Yes you read the title correctly! After analyzing some of our UnSung Hoopers from Women's College Basketball last week, we got to thinking: Why not bring even more Women's Hoops to the podcast? So that is exactly what we did! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan take a look at some of the best teams, players and storylines in Women's College Basketball as they continue through Conference play. Whether it be Louisville at the top of the standings, our...2021-01-2829 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 131: Breaking Down the NCAA Men's Basketball AP Top 25 PollYou know we love College Basketball here on the Hoop Talk Podcast and NCAA Basketball is smack dab in the middle of Conference play!The Blue Bloods: Duke, North Carolina, Kansas and Kentucky are struggling leaving teams like Gonzaga, Baylor and dare I say Alabama are all thriving in the background. Conference tournaments are about a month away and we are starting to learn a lot more about who truly is a contender for the NCAA Men's College Basketball Championship!On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan take a look across...2021-01-2841 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 130: Remembering Kobe Bryant & Talking Lakers BasketballJanuary 26, 2020: The day we lost both a great basketball player and an even better person in Kobe "Bean" Bryant. To this day it still does not feel real, yet here we are a year later reflecting and reminiscing on the great moments Bryant gave us throughout his playing career and beyond. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan commemorate the life of Kobe Bryant by sharing our "Where were you when..." stories of the day the news broke, favorite Kobe moments and discuss where the lies in the G.O.A.T Debate.2021-01-2830 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 128: Looking Around the NBA #2We are almost 20 games into this Covid-racked season and things are slowly starting to take shape as each game becomes more important. The new trio in Brooklyn have gotten a few games under their belts. Ja Morant is back for the Grizzlies while Markelle Fultz is out in Orlando. Luka Doncic looks like an MVP candidate thus far? Someone on the podcast thinks not! On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan discuss these and many there big storylines circulating around the NBA. It has been a fun season so far and things are...2021-01-2839 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 127: NCAA UnSung Hoopers: Women's College Basketball EditionHere on the Hoop Talk Podcast, we have discussed all kinds of topics in the world of Basketball. We have discussed NBA storylines, the NBA Draft, the WNBA, Men's College Hoops and even the TBT Tournament. But now we would like to expand our horizons even further by bringing in a new topic: Women's College Hoops! On this edition of the HTP, Jay and Ryan highlight some of their favorite Lady Hoopers in the NCAA so far this season? Who do you think will make the cut? Stay Tuned to find out!Music Sample from...2021-01-2114 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 124: NCAA UnSung Hoopers: Non-Power 5 Conference EditionWhen it comes to NCAA Men's basketball, we all know the notable blue bloods. Duke, Kentucky, UNC and Kansas. You even have programs on the rise like Iowa with Luka Garza and Baylor with Jared Butler. The ACC, SEC, Pac-12, Big Ten and Big 12 have harbored some of the best teams in NCAA history over the years and they tend to be the teams that get all the national love. Here on the Hoop Talk Podcast, we are looking to change that. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan share four...2021-01-1916 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 120: The Race for The NCAA National Player of the YearAh the NCAA National Player of the Year. The award granted to the player most consider to be the best player in the sport of Men's College Basketball in a given season. In year with no clear cut favorite, NCAA.com has narrowed it down to nine guys who legitimately are vying for the award. Luka Garza, Ayo Dosunmu and Traycee Jackson-Davis from the Big Ten. Potential #1 overall pick Cade Cunningham and Baylor Junior guard Jared Butler out of the Big 12. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl out Villanova. And the Gonzaga Guys in Jalen Suggs, Corey Kispert and Drew Timme...2021-01-1228 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 117: Breaking Down the Bottom of the NBAIN a league filled with so much parody and uncertainty this season, there is no better chance for some of the league's bottom feeding team to finally take the league by storm. Whether by hook or crook, if there was any season that could tell you a lot about the bad teams in the league this may be the best chance to evaluate. Teams that did not make the playoffs are coming off nearly a half a year of rest and recovery while also potentially improving in the offseason. On this edition of the Hoop...2021-01-1237 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 116: HTP's NBA Players' To WatchWith the rise of a new generation of NBA basketball talent and play styles, this season in particular has shown significant ascension in skill across the league. We all know about the LeBrons and the KDs and the Kawhi Leonards of the world, but what about some of these young guys who are already starting to establish themselves as a force in this league? On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan look across the league to identify, list and analyze some of the best up and coming players making a name...2021-01-1221 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 115: Early NBA Season OverreactionsOverreaction Time! The layout is in the title of today's episode :) On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan give four of their biggest OVER-reactions from the early action we have seen so far in the NBA season. The Clippers are red hot, the Denver Nuggets really are not. The Boston Celtics look like a shell of themselves. Trae Young looks like he finally has a lot of help. The NBA is chock full early season takeaways and we came up with some outlandish ones that may be a little over the...2021-01-0132 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 114: Looking at the Landscape: College Basketball EditionThe College Basketball Season is officially heading into Conference play! Things are heating up in the world of Men's NCAA Basketball and things are only getting more interesting by the dribble as teams prepare to make a two month run towards their respective conference tournaments. There are so many storylines across the nation, but you can only talk about so much. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan take a look at six teams/players across the country and go in depth on what they have done so far this season as well as look...2021-01-0129 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 113: Biggest Takeaways from the Start of the NBA SeasonThe 2021 NBA Season is officially underway and we have seen big performances, blowouts, breakout games and competitive matchups. The first week of NBA action was legendary with headliner games on Opening Day and Christmas Day to kick off the new season and the games have only gotten better since then. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan look back at the first few weeks of NBA action to reflect, analyze and discuss some of their biggest takeaways and project what how these takeaways could have an impact down the line as the season continues. Stay...2021-01-0120 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 112: Positional Rankings: Eastern Conference CentersEntering the 2020-2021 Season the NBA has not seen parody across the league in quite sometimes. You have had the Big 3 in Miami, the Dynastic San Antonio Spurs and most recently the overwhelming talent of the Golden State Warriors. But now the league has become wider open than it has ever been over the last decade.With that in mind, we finally get a chance to stop homing in on just the top 2 or 3 teams/talents in each conference and really get a good look at some of the amazing talent spread out throughout the NBA.2021-01-0132 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 111: Positional Rankings: Western Conference CentersEntering the 2020-2021 Season the NBA has not seen parody across the league in quite sometimes. You have had the Big 3 in Miami, the Dynastic San Antonio Spurs and most recently the overwhelming talent of the Golden State Warriors. But now the league has become wider open than it has ever been over the last decade.With that in mind, we finally get a chance to stop homing in on just the top 2 or 3 teams/talents in each conference and really get a good look at some of the amazing talent spread out throughout the NBA.2021-01-0129 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep: 110: Positional Rankings: Eastern Conference Power ForwardsEntering the 2020-2021 Season the NBA has not seen parody across the league in quite sometimes. You have had the Big 3 in Miami, the Dynastic San Antonio Spurs and most recently the overwhelming talent of the Golden State Warriors. But now the league has become wider open than it has ever been over the last decade.With that in mind, we finally get a chance to stop homing in on just the top 2 or 3 teams/talents in each conference and really get a good look at some of the amazing talent spread out throughout the NBA.2021-01-0127 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 109: Positional Rankings: Western Conference Power ForwardsEntering the 2020-2021 Season the NBA has not seen parody across the league in quite sometimes. You have had the Big 3 in Miami, the Dynastic San Antonio Spurs and most recently the overwhelming talent of the Golden State Warriors. But now the league has become wider open than it has ever been over the last decade.With that in mind, we finally get a chance to stop homing in on just the top 2 or 3 teams/talents in each conference and really get a good look at some of the amazing talent spread out throughout the NBA.2021-01-0133 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 108: NBA Positional Rankings: Eastern Conference Small ForwardsEntering the 2020-2021 Season the NBA has not seen parody across the league in quite sometimes. You have had the Big 3 in Miami, the Dynastic San Antonio Spurs and most recently the overwhelming talent of the Golden State Warriors. But now the league has become wider open than it has ever been over the last decade.With that in mind, we finally get a chance to stop homing in on just the top 2 or 3 teams/talents in each conference and really get a good look at some of the amazing talent spread out throughout the NBA.2021-01-0126 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 107: NBA Positional Rankings: Western Conference Small ForwardsEntering the 2020-2021 Season the NBA has not seen parody across the league in quite sometimes. You have had the Big 3 in Miami, the Dynastic San Antonio Spurs and most recently the overwhelming talent of the Golden State Warriors. But now the league has become wider open than it has ever been over the last decade.With that in mind, we finally get a chance to stop homing in on just the top 2 or 3 teams/talents in each conference and really get a good look at some of the amazing talent spread out throughout the NBA.2021-01-0129 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 106: Reacting to the ESPN NBA Top-100 PlayersThe start to the NBA 2020-2021 season is only days away and with that, the national media loves coming up with preseason rankings, lists and analysis. Most recently, ESPN put out its Preseason Top-100 Players list heading into the season. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan react, dissect and critique this list by taking a look at some of the most notable names, the most underrated names and the names that are just down right missing from the list! Who is too high? Too low? Just right? Follow along as we answer...2020-12-1744 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 105: NBA Positional Rankings: Eastern Conference Shooting GuardsEntering the 2020-2021 Season the NBA has not seen parody across the league in quite sometimes. You have had the Big 3 in Miami, the Dynastic San Antonio Spurs and most recently the overwhelming talent of the Golden State Warriors. But now the league has become wider open than it has ever been over the last decade.With that in mind, we finally get a chance to stop homing in on just the top 2 or 3 teams/talents in each conference and really get a good look at some of the amazing talent spread out throughout the NBA.2020-12-1734 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 104: Taking a Look At the Maryland Basketball SceneAs current residents of the Baltimore, Maryland and proud alumni (or current attendees) of Towson University, Jay and Ryan are huge fans of the local basketball in the area. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the fellas take a look at the most prominent college teams in the Maryland area: Towson Tigers, Maryland Terrapins, and UMBC Retrievers. Where do some of the top teams in Maryland rank amongst the rest of the country? Does Maryland have a true NCAA contender coming out of the East Coast? We answer all these questions and more! Stay Tuned!2020-12-1724 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 103: Top-5 Players in Men's College Basketball Right NowAfter watching the first few weeks of the college basketball season, NCAA basketball has provided us with some great performances amongst some of the top teams in the country and even some potential NBA prospects.With that being the case, we have a small, yet effective sample size to pull from when trying to determine who the top players in the game are right now.On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan discuss, debate and analyze Men's college basketball as they list their top-5 players in the NCAA! Will your favorite...2020-12-1736 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 101: NBA Positional Rankings: Western Conference Shooting GuardsEntering the 2020-2021 Season the NBA has not seen parody across the league in quite sometimes. You have had the Big 3 in Miami, the Dynastic San Antonio Spurs and most recently the overwhelming talent of the Golden State Warriors. But now the league has become wider open than it has ever been over the last decade. With that in mind, we finally get a chance to stop homing in on just the top 2 or 3 teams/talents in each conference and really get a good look at some of the amazing talent spread out throughout the NBA. 2020-12-0935 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 100: 2020-2021 NBA Schedule Announced!So the Hoop Talk Podcast has officially reached its 100th episode!And for our 100th episode we have got a treat for you as the NBA has finally blessed us by releasing the league wide schedules for the 2020-2021 season including the Opening Day and Christmas Day Games which are going to be a great watch!On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan celebrate their 100th episode by reacting to some of the big games announced to kick off the season, make their picks for winners in those matchups and even...2020-12-0921 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 99: NBA Positional Rankings: Eastern Conference Point GuardsEntering the 2020-2021 Season the NBA has not seen parody across the league in quite sometimes. You have had the Big 3 in Miami, the Dynastic San Antonio Spurs and most recently the overwhelming talent of the Golden State Warriors. But now the league has become wider open than it has ever been over the last decade. With that in mind, we finally get a chance to stop homing in on just the top 2 or 3 teams/talents in each conference and really get a good look at some of the amazing talent spread out throughout the NBA. 2020-12-0932 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 98: NBA Positional Ranking: Western Conference Point GuardsEntering the 2020-2021 Season the NBA has not seen parody across the league in quite sometimes. You have had the Big 3 in Miami, the Dynastic San Antonio Spurs and most recently the overwhelming talent of the Golden State Warriors. But now the league has become wider open than it has ever been over the last decade. With that in mind, we finally get a chance to stop homing in on just the top 2 or 3 teams/talents in each conference and really get a good look at some of the amazing talent spread out throughout the NBA. 2020-12-0933 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 97: NBA Prospect Watch: Early College Basketball EditionIf there are two things that we love most on the Hoop Talk Podcast, it's college basketball and NBA basketball. Only weeks removed from seeing guys like Lamelo Ball, Anthony Edwards and others reach new heights as members of the 2020 NBA Draft, the next crop of prospects have already began to flash across television screens as the 2020-2021 NCAA Men's Basketball season is underway. Combining our love for the college game and our interest in seeing how they translate to the pros, why not look at some of the early favorites that could become true...2020-12-0424 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 95: Way Above the Rim NBA Hot Takes for 2021As things are beginning to ramp up in the NBA with the start of training camp and the slow march to Opening Day on Dec. 22, now is the perfect time for a few spicy pre-season hot takes to get the NBA Fandom blood pumping as we approach the 2020-2021 NBA Season. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan will share some of their hottest takes, opinions and predictions regarding some of the most interesting storylines and most intriguing players/teams all while analyzing the landscape of the current NBA. Can fellas...2020-12-0420 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 94: NCAA Men's Basketball AP To 25 Poll BreakdownJust when you thought all the guys could talk about was the NBA, the Hoop Talk Podcast is proud to present 2020-2021 Men's College Basketball Coverage! The NCAA basketball season has already began as we have seen break performances by players like Gonzaga guard Jalen Suggs, Arizona State guard Josh Christopher, USC forward Evan Mobley and others set the stage for what looks like an exciting college basketball season ahead. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan will be taking a look at the AP Top 25 poll ranking the top 25 teams...2020-11-2733 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 91: HTP's 2020 NBA Draft Lottery PredictionsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!If you have been keeping up with our content over the last few weeks, we have been going through a series called "NBA Draft Needs" where the fellas breakdown the current makeup of all 30 teams in the NBA and analyze what each team should do with their draft picks heading into the 2020 NBA Draft. We have looked at a multitude of prospects, discussed the impact that free agency may have on team's draft decisions and have even made suggestions for which prospects each team should select with their...2020-11-1834 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 76: Way Too Early NBA Power Rankings 1.0The NBA Offseason is in full effect, but it is never too early for a "Way Too Early"! ...See what I did there :). Kevin Durant is coming back from a season-ending Achilles injury to play for the rejuvenated Brooklyn Nets led by new head coach Steve Nash. The Slash Bros out in the Bay are back and ready to put the league on notice that they are still one of the best teams in the league. The Eastern and Western Conferences are only getting better and the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers sit atop the throne above...2020-10-2844 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 71: The Los Angeles Lakers Are the Defending Champion, But...The Los Angeles Lakers are the NBA defending champions and the well documented journey of LeBron James in Year 17 is definitely one for the ages.Although it cannot be disputed that the Lakers won fair and square this season, there are a few things coming up in the 2021 season that could significantly shift the balance of power in the NBA and disrupt their chances at becoming back-to-back champions.On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan reflect on the Lakers' success in the 2020 Playoffs and discuss what a 4th ring means for...2020-10-1629 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 66: WNBA Finals Breakdown: Do the Seattle Storm Have the Series Wrapped Up?Just when you thought that postseason basketball could not get any more fun than the NBA Finals, the WNBA Finals have been a treat to watch in their own right. With the series in hand as former league MVP Breanna Stewart and the Seattle Storm lead the series against the 2020 WNBA MVP A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces, it all comes down to Game 3! The trio of Stewart, Sue Bird and Jewell Loyd have been on fire in this series and have won by 13 points in both games. The Storm are in pursuit of...2020-10-0618 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 63: NBA Draft Analysis Series: Golden State WarriorsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys take a look at the Golden State Warriors. As if the Warriors needed any help getting back into the championship discussion next season...2020-10-0526 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 60: BS or Real Talk: NBA Finals EditionThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!The 2020 NBA Finals have officially begun and the stakes are at an ultimate high.Can LeBron James capture his 4th Championship for a 3rd franchise? Will Pat Riley and the Miami Heat be able to win their first title since 2013? Where would winning a championship victory for this season rank historically when considering they could be the first and possibly the only ever NBA Bubble Playoff Champion?So many questions and even more, so with that we go to thinking: Why don’t we just turn it...2020-10-0221 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 59: NBA Draft Combine Participants List Released!The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!The 2020 NBA Draft is only a month away and the NBA has finally released some news regarding the preparation for one of the league’s most coveted yearly events: The NBA Draft Combine.In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan discuss some of the notable participants like Lamelo Ball, Deni Avdija, Isaac Okoro, take a look at some of the notable NON-participants like James Wiseman and Anthony Edwards and finally they list off some of the prospects that they believe could potentially shoot up th...2020-09-3029 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 54: NBA Conference Finals StandoutsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!3 Games in the books on both sides of the NBA Conference Finals brackets. On one side is LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers looking to bounce back and take commanding 3-1 lead over the Denver Nuggets who have been outshining adversity all postseason. On the other side, the young Boston Celtics led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown look to regain momentum after Game 3 victory to tie things up at 2 a piece against the Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. On this edition of the...2020-09-2317 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 51: WNBA Playoffs 2nd Round PreviewThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!Back at it again with some more WNBA Playoffs action! With the Phoenix Mercury and the Connecticut Sun both winning in the opening round, they now look ahead to an even taller task. On one side of the bracket, the Phoenix Mercury come off a buzzer beater victory to move on and take on Rookie of the Year winner Crystal Dangerfield and the Minnesota Lynx. On the other side, Alyssa Thomas, and DeWanna Bonner of the Connecticut Sun look to eliminate the LA Sparks for the...2020-09-1914 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 50: HTP x HMO Podcast: NBA RoundTableIn the first ever collaboration in Hoop Talk Podcast history, Jay and Ryan hook up with the HMO Podcast to talk NBA Playoffs! In this NBA RoundTable discussion, questions like “Is James Harden a Fraud?”, “Who will represent the Eastern Conference in the 2020 NBA Finals?” and many more get discussed in this great link up with Pedro Silva and Brooks Warren of the Hear Me Out Podcast! Link is down below for the entire video on their YouTube channel where we also talk a look at the landscape of the 2020 NFL Season, Fantasy Football, and many oth...2020-09-1638 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 48: WNBA Playoffs 1st Round PreviewEpisode 48: WNBA Playoffs 1st Round PreviewThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!The WNBA Playoffs are officially underway! In comparison to the NBA, the WNBA Playoffs have an interesting twist to the first round being that it consists of only TWO single elimination games amongst the bottom four teams in the league for a chance to move on to the second round. Two games, Win-Or-Go-Home and the stage is set as the defending champion Washington Mystics face off against Diana Taurasi and the red hot Phoenix Mercury while on the other side...2020-09-1619 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 46: Semi-Final Standouts from the NBA PlayoffsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!In the Eastern Conference the battle tested Boston Celtics look to take on the red-hot Miami Heat as the two teams face off for first time in the Conference Finals since 2012. A match-up between two young teams looking to rekindle the championship pedigree that these two franchises are historically know for. On the other side of the bracket, the Battle of LA is on a collision course as the Lakers and Clippers look to close their series with the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets to give us the...2020-09-1219 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 44: NBA Playoff Semifinals Takeaways…So FarThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!8 Teams left all with only one goal in mind: To hoist the coveted Larry O’Brien championship trophy. Every game is a potential legacy making moment and the stakes only get higher with every round. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan take a look at all four series going down in the NBA, analyzing, and discussing some of the biggest storylines and outcomes from each series so far. Can the Toronto Raptors keep up the momentum after tying up their series wi...2020-09-0826 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 43: NBA Draft Analysis Series: Boston CelticsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys move onto the next team in the Boston Celtics who despite being one of the top contenders in the Eastern Conference, also seem...2020-09-0726 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 42: NBA Draft Analysis Series: Atlanta HawksThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the NBA Draft just over a month away, the 2020 NBA Lottery has been set and the draft order is officially locked in. With that, each team prepares for October as some of the best college and overseas prospects all await that fateful day in hopes of hearing their name called by Commissioner Adam Silver. In this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, we start our 30-team draft Analysis by taking a look at the Atlanta Hawks led by phenom point guard Trae Young. They have a young...2020-09-0725 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 41: NBA 2nd Round Playoff PreviewThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!The second round of the NBA Playoffs in Orlando are officially underway. The Eastern Conference has already been up and running as the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics have both already went up 2-0 in their respective series. On the other side, the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets both are coming off grueling 7-game series as they look ahead to the two LA teams in the Lakers and Clippers who have been sitting back well rested and primed for a potential Western Conference Finals birth. 2020-09-0425 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 36: Keys to the Series (NBA Playoffs 1st Round)The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the first game (and the second for some series) of each NBA Playoffs 1st Round series in the books, it is time for some early overreactions and breakdowns of the trajectory of where each series could go. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan take a look at some of the biggest storylines brewing in the NBA Playoffs and point out some of the most significant performances in Game 1s and how they could influence the rest of each series. So many upsets! So many...2020-08-2020 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 32: The HTP NBA AwardsThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!With the recent announcement of the NBA electing to start the voting for NBA Regular season awards starting August 24th, we got to thinking: What if we came up with our own NBA Awards? On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan host their first ever Hoop Talk Podcast NBA Awards where they award a series of unique regular season Awards like “Comeback Player of the Year”, “Most Underrated Player” and many others! Who will be the winners of our prestige HTP Awards? Stay Tuned! Music Sa...2020-08-1432 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 30: NBA First Team All-Bubble SquadThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!BACK AT IT AGAIN WITH THE HTP ALL NBA TEAMS! The NBA Bubble restart has been competitive. It has been exciting. And most importantly we have some seen some great basketball with even better individual performances. On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan tale a look at some of the top performers in the NBA Bubble and choose their five players to make up the NBA All Bubble Team. These selections are made based on how players have individually performed in the bubble, how they have...2020-08-1225 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 24: Throwback Thursday: Favorite NBA JerseysThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, Jay and Ryan list some of their favorite current and throwback NBA jerseys that they would like to have.The fellas take a look at some of the coolest NBA jersey designs throughout NBA history and pick some of the best ones and decide which player they would want for the jersey and why. Just another fun barbershop topic while also showing off a little bit of our fashion skills. What NBA jerseys would we like to see in our...2020-07-3023 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 22: The What If Series (Final Part): NBA Draft Day TradesThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!The NBA Draft is a meant to be a time where teams get the chance to select the next possible superstar or 10-year starter out of college or high school.While some teams stick with their draft position or the player they took with their pick, others tend to get risky and attempt to move up or even trade a player they drafted for a different one on that same night. With such risky circumstances, some teams can strike gold by pulling the ol “switch-a-roo” or they shoot them...2020-07-2721 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 21: The What If Series (Part 8): Game Changing NBA TradesThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!When it comes to NBA trades, not all moves are created equal. Some trades are small moves meant to slightly improve your roster and tend to be “low risk, low reward.” Other trades, the ones that involve potential or established superstars are the kind of trades that come with the territory of everything to gain and even more to lose.”In this episode of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys discuss some of the riskiest, most impactful trades in NBA history that either help build an NBA powerhouse, influe...2020-07-2231 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 5: Top 15 NBA Primetime PlayersThe Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!On this edition of the Hoop Talk Podcast, the guys breakdown the ESPN First Take Primetime Players. Dissecting ESPN’s top 15 list, Jay and Ryan create their own lists for who they believe are the top players in the NBA. Do they agree with the list? Is Lebron still the best player in the league in their eyes? If not, then who is? Stay Tuned!Music Sample from: Impossible Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1oOriginal Song from: The Boondocks Intro Th...2020-06-2219 min
The Hoop Talk Podcast with Jalon Dixon and Ryan LeshkoHoop Talk Ep. 1: The NBA is Back!The Basketball Podcast BY FANS, FOR FANS!To hit the ground running, Jay and Ryan react to the news that the NBA will be returning July 31st to resume the season. Looking back some of the storylines from before the season and projecting ahead to how some of the twists the NBA have made regarding the new "Play-In" format for the playoffs, the fellas discuss all the ins and out of the league much awaited returnMusic Sample from: Impossible Beats -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f26UIYCRg1oOriginal Song from...2020-06-1110 min