Shows
Gen Z Hoops264. Two Way - Grit, Grind, And The NBA G LeagueFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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John Hartofilis And Neema Djavadzadeh Will Be Creating Breakdowns, Documentaries, Interviews, And Updates About Everything G League!!
(0:30) - Why Two Way?
(1:10) - John And Neema's Friendship Origin Story
(6:46) - Neema's New Job With G League Ignite
(9:32) - Excitement For Season Ticket Holder Status For The Long Island Nets
(12:38) - Columbia Sports Management On The Horizon For Neema
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2021-09-2121 min
Gen Z Hoops263. Cathy Engelbert - Commissioner Of The WNBAFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Cathy Engelbert, Commissioner Of The WNBA, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss How The WNBA Would Go On To Save The 2020 WNBA Season In The "Wubble", The Skills She Learned At Deloitte To Right The Ship, And What To Expect For The Future Of Women's Basketball!!!
(0:28) - John's Story Asking Cathy A Question In June 2020
(1:08) - How Deloitte Prepared Cathy To Lead The WNBA
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2021-09-2005 min
Gen Z Hoops260. Mirin Fader - The Improbable Rise Of An NBA MVPFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Mirin Fader, Author Of "Giannis: The Improbable Rise Of An NBA MVP, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Overcoming Adversity As A Young Journalist, Traveling Around The World To Profile The Greatest Young Stars In Sports, And Interviewing 221 People To Properly Recount The Origin Story Of Giannis Antetokounmpo!!!
(0:54) - Falling In Love With The Freedom The Court Brings To Be Loud
(3:38) - Repeatedly Being Told No And Pushing Through That "Curse"
(5:06) - A Step By...
2021-09-1729 min
Gen Z Hoops258. Ray Villarreal - San Antonio Austin In - Arena HostFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Ray Villarreal, In-Arena Host From The San Antonio And Austin Areas, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Learning How To Think On The Fly At Sea World, Bringing Those Skillsets To Arenas, Stadiums, And Leagues Across The Sports Industry, And Bringing The Fan Experience To Life!!!
(0:00) - Welcoming Ray Villarreal To Gen Z Hoops!
(1:12) - Growing Up With The Desire To Be On Camera
(2:48) - Overcoming Butterflies...
2021-09-1522 min
Gen Z Hoops256. Don Showalter - USA Basketball 10X Gold MedalistFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Don Showalter, 10X Gold Medalist Winning Coach With USA Basketball, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Inspiring Teams To Play Winning Basketball, USA Basketball's 5 Pillars, And Having Players That Are Willing To Sacrifice For The Team And Keep Getting Better!!!
(0:58) - Teaching A Losing Program To Play Winning Basketball
(1:42) - Seeing USA Basketball's 5 Pillars In The Prospects At Crossroads Elite Invitational
(2:30) - The Teams These Young Players...
2021-09-1305 min
Gen Z Hoops253. Henry Yeh - Gen Z Hoops ScoutFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Henry Yeh, Gen Z Hoops Scout, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Coming To America From Taiwan To Chase His Dream Of Working In Basketball, His Start In Content Creation And Why He Appreciates Those That Create For The Game, And The Mentors That Helped Him Live Out His Forest Gump Story!!!
(1:30) - Learning About Basketball From A SLAM Magazine In Taiwan
(9:05) - Creating Content To Attract Interest From...
2021-09-1030 min
Gen Z Hoops251. Cliff Levingston - 2X NBA Champion 1991/1992 Chicago BullsFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Cliff Levingston, 2X NBA Champion With The 1991 And 1992 Chicago Bulls And Current Head Coach For The Kokomo BobKats, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Coaching The Kokomo Bobcats In Their Inaugural Season, Seeing The TBL Evolve Into A First-Class League, And Reflecting On His Playing Career Winning Championships And Competing With Legends!!!
(0:45) - Coach Cliff And The Inaugural Kokomo Bobcats Season
(1:36) - How The TBL Has Evolved Into A...
2021-09-0803 min
Gen Z Hoops250. Albert Hall - NBA Summer League Co-FounderFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Albert Hall, CEO Of HallPass Media And Co-Founder Of NBA Summer League, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss The Steps That Went Into Putting Together Summer League This Year Compared To Handing Out Fliers In Year 1, How Generation Z Can Take Advantage Of The Opportunity Of Sports Business Classroom And So Many Other Events While In Vegas, And How The Industry Has Turned Into A Battle Of Styles That We Can Best Quantify...
2021-09-0720 min
Gen Z Hoops246. SBC Shot Talk - Denver Vs. Phoenix PregameFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Featuring The State Of The Art SBC Summer League Studio, As John Hartofilis, Adam Kirchoff, And Host Kelsley Wilkinson Break Down The Denver Vs. Phoenix Game From 8/12/2021 Live!!!
(1:30) - High Draft Picks Getting Acclimated To Not Winning Every Game
(2:33) - Jalen Smith Impacting The Game Without Scoring
(3:12) - Overcoming A Poor Shooting Night With Incredible Effort
(4:32) - Being Excited About The Unicorn That Is Bol Bol
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2021-09-0324 min
Gen Z Hoops244. Crossroads Elite Invitational - Camp RecapFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Featuring John Hartofilis And 50+ Generation Z Prospects At The Crossroads Elite Invitational In Wichita, Kansas!!!
(0:30) - "What's Going On!?"
(2:04) - John Bol - 7'2 Class Of 2024
(6:08) - Jimmy Cami - 6'9 Wing 2024
(6:08) - Emmanuel Okitondo - 6'7 Wing 2024
(8:26) - Matas Buzelis - 6'10 PG ESPN #10 Class Of 2023
(8:26) - Mavrick Miller - Class Of 2023
(9:46) - Cody Wiliams - 6'8 Class Of 2023 Prep Hoops...
2021-09-011h 37
Gen Z Hoops242. Carlnel Wiley - TBL CommissionerFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Carlnel Wiley, Commissioner Of The Basketball League, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Journey To Becoming Commissioner Of TBL, How The League Was Able To Grow Instead Of Shrink During The Pandemic, And Where He Gets His Surging Energy From!!!
(0:30) - Commissioner Wiley's Warm Welcome To Vegas
(0:54) - The TBL Journey To Becoming The Commissioner
(1:56) - Breaking Down How TBL GREW During The COVID-19 Pandemic
2021-08-3005 min
Gen Z Hoops239. Brooklyn Nets Basketball Academy - Camp RecapFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Featuring John Hartofilis And The Wonderful People That Make It All Possible At The Brooklyn Nets Basketball Academy Camp At Kimisis Theotokou In Brooklyn, New York!!!
(0:38) - Putting Together A Summer Of Camps During A Pandemic
(2:00) - Being Visited By WNBA And NY Liberty Legends
(2:25) - Tailoring Drills To Each Individual Camper
(3:26) - Finishing Camp With Drills Instead Of Championship Games
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2021-08-2704 min
Gen Z Hoops237. Peter Evans - Founder And CEO Of Tipoff AnalyticsFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Peter Evans, CEO Of Tipoff Analytics And Basketball Analyst At The New York Knicks, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Starting An Analytics Company That Was Easy For People To Understand, Learning From The Stats Guru Dean Oliver, And Reliving The Greatest Season In Recent Knicks History!!!
(0:00) - Welcoming Peter Evans To Gen Z Hoops!
(0:36) - Introducing The Gen Z Hoops Set!
(1:42) - Jumping Into Analytics From...
2021-08-2511 min
Gen Z Hoops235. The Basketball League - Las Vegas Pro CombineFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Featuring John Hartofilis And The Wonderful People That Make It All Possible At The Basketball League's Las Vegas Combine!!!
(0:00) - Visiting The TBL Combine With Gen Z Hoops!
(0:30) - Commissioner Carlnel Wiley "WELCOME TO VEGAS BABY"
(4:40) - Director Of Officials Ronnie Nunn (Episode #30) Part 2
(8:12) - Coach Cliff Levingston Of The Kokomo BobKats
(11:04) - President Of TBL David Magley (Episode #6) Part 2
(14:26) - Neema Djavadzadeh And...
2021-08-2318 min
Gen Z Hoops230. SBC Shot Talk - Raptors Vs. Warriors PostgameFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Featuring The State Of The Art SBC Summer League Studio, As John Hartofilis, Alicia Solomon, And Seam Pearson Break Down The Raptors Vs. Warriors Game From 8/11/2021 Live!!!
(0:52) - The Contrast Of Styles Between The Raptors And Warriors
(3:40) - Jonathan Kuminga And Why He’s A Swiss Army Knife
(7:05) - The Beauty Of Constant Improvement For Everyone At Summer League
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2021-08-1809 min
Gen Z Hoops228. Mitch Ford - SportsEpreneur Sales And MarketingFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Mitch Ford, SportsEpreneur Sales And Marketing Professional, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Transformation Into A Sports Entrepreneur, The Best Tips For Finding Success At NBA Summer League, And How Podcasting Has Become An Essential Medium For Any Business!!!
(0:00) - Welcoming Mitch Ford To Gen Z Hoops!
(0:46) - The Beginnings Of Becoming A Sports Entrepreneur
(4:08) - Growing Your Network At NBA Summer League
(6:34...
2021-08-1613 min
Gen Z Hoops225. Jeremy Case - Kansas MBB Assistant CoachFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Jeremy Case, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach And Former Player For The University Of Kansas, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Being A Part Of History As A Player For The Kansas Jayhawks, Transitioning To The Video Room And Sidelines After Hanging Them Up, And Getting Back On The Road To Recruit The Next Generation!!!
(1:02) - Falling In Love With The Game Way Back When
(2:06) - Being Recruited To A...
2021-08-1313 min
Gen Z Hoops223. Sam Newman Beck - Former Iowa Wolves Head CoachFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Sam Newman Beck, Former Head Coach Of The Iowa Wolves, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His First Steps In The NBA With A Championship Contending Team, Building His Coaching Philosophy Through So Many Different Transitions, And How He Gets Creative On The G League Sideline With Super Unique Concepts!!!
(1:00) - Taking It Back To How Coach First Got Into The Basketball World
(4:38) - Taking An Opportunity With SLAM...
2021-08-1121 min
Gen Z Hoops221. Sahil Mittal - Owner Of @NBAGLeagueTrackerFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Sahil Mittal, Owner Of @NBAGLeagueTracker And Social Media Content Intern For The Windy City Bulls, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss How He Was Selected As A Windy City Bulls Ball Boy, Transitioning To Being The Youngest Intern In The G League, And Starting One Of The Biggest NBA G League Resources At Sixteen Years Old!!!
(0:40) - Collecting Memorabilia That Would Kickstart A Trailblazing Career
(1:45) - Being Able To...
2021-08-0923 min
Gen Z Hoops220. John Hartofilis Guest Appearance - Sports Intern ShowFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis, On A Special Guest Episode Of "Sports Intern Show" With Host Colbi Ellison, Originally Recorded On 2/22/2021!!!
*Sports Intern Show Episode Show Notes*
Joining me today John Hartofilis, CEO and Host of Gen Z Hoops podcast, founder of BSBC, basketball coach at Xavier HS, and part of the Pro Team Sales X2 Performance. We talked about the importance of networking and how he approaches it, his vision of...
2021-08-0833 min
Gen Z Hoops218. Elliott De Wit - Detroit Pistons Video RoomFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Elliott De Wit, Member Of The Detroit Pistons Video Room, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Going From JUCO To The National Championship With Texas Tech, Picking Up New Skills Every Day From The Pistons Video Room, And How Basketball Saved His Life!!!
(0:57) - The Desire To Pursue A Career In The NBA As A Kid From France
(3:40) - Balancing Professional Playing And Coaching As A Teenager
(6:22...
2021-08-0637 min
Gen Z Hoops216. Zach Andrews - Space Jam: A New Legacy Stunt PerformerFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Zach Andrews, Former Professional Basketball Player And Stunt Performer For Space Jam: A New Legacy, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss The Professional Basketball Career That Set Up His Time In Hollywood, What It's Like Being Lebron's Stunt Double, And A Behind The Scenes Look On How He Pulls Off These Impossibly Looney
Stunts!!!
(1:06) - Overcoming Adversity As A Child To Pursue A Playing Career In Basketball
(2:56...
2021-08-0417 min
Gen Z Hoops214. Michael Arcieri - Former NY Knicks Director Of Basketball StrategyFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Michael Arcieri, Former Director Of Strategy For The NY Knicks, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss How A Missed Bus In College Turned Him Into The King Of Punctuality, Going To Every Summer League Ever During His 91 Month Search To Get Back To Basketball, And Having The Courage To Give Knicks Legend Willis Reed A Timeout!!!
(1:10) - Reminiscing On Where The Passion For The Game Began As A Child
(4:30...
2021-08-021h 44Gen Z Hoops213. John Hartofilis Guest Appearance - The Fan ExperienceFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis, On A Special Guest Episode Of "The Fan Experience" With Hosts Mike Katos And Rick Molina, Originally Recorded On 10/23/2020!!!
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2021-08-0140 min
Gen Z Hoops211. Zach Welch - Sports Aptitude Director Of TrainingFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Zach Welch, Director Of Training For Sports Aptitude, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Preparation For This Year’s NBA Draft, The Importance Of Keeping Your Expectations Realistic, And Who He’s Most Excited To Watch At NBA Summer League!!!
(1:00) - Setting Up A Career In The Sports Industry As An Undergraduate At Cornell
(5:18) - The Constant Rumors That Circulate About Trading Picks On Draft Night
(7:28) - Ke...
2021-07-3026 min
Gen Z Hoops209. Neema Djavadzadeh - NBA Draft 2021 Big BoardFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Neema Djavadzadeh, The Host Of Gen Z Rockets, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Break Down The 2021 NBA Draft And Neema's Incredible Big Board!!!
(1:12) - Neema's Rant About The Playstyle Of The Iranian National Team
(5:00) - Breaking Down Why Cade Cunningham Is The Consensus #1 Overall Pick
(7:38) - Shooting Down The Jalen Green And Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Comparisons
(11:14) - Realizing That Many 7 Footers Have A Tough Time Transitioning...
2021-07-2833 min
Gen Z Hoops207. Elliot Steinmetz - Yeshiva University Head CoachFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Elliot Steinmetz, Head Coach Of The Yeshiva Maccabees, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Motivating His Team To Chase Letters Instead Of Numbers, Why He Loves Being The Favorite, And Building A Culture Capable Of A 36 Game Win Streak!!!
(1:08) - Growing Up In A Coaching Family Surrounded By The Game
(2:18) - Picking Up Relevant Skills As A High School Coach
(3:52) - Coaching The USA 18U Men's Team...
2021-07-2623 minGen Z Hoops206. John Hartofilis Guest Appearance - Heels On The CourtFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis, On A Special Guest Episode Of "Heels On The Court" With Hosts Sam Kirshenbaum And Lee Lyons, Originally Recorded On 1/29/2021!!!
"James Harden to the Nets?! How does the Nets dynamic change now with Harden, KD, and Kyrie? How do you use LinkedIn as a sports professional, especially as someone who is just starting out This week Lee and Sam talk all about basketball with their first guest, John Hartofilis...
2021-07-2546 minGen Z Hoops205. An Ode to Giannis AntetokounmpoFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis, Recounting Marcus Thompson II's Beautiful Athletic Article About Giannis' Rise To All-Time Great Status!!!
2021-07-2405 min
Gen Z Hoops204. Jeffrey Kee - G League TVFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Jeffrey Key, CEO Of G League TV, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Time As A Head Coach In TBT, How He Started The Premier NBA G League News Platform, And Where He Sees The G League Expanding In The Coming Years!!!
(0:56) - Falling In Love With The Game As A Child
(3:02) - Deciding To Take The Next Step In Getting Involved With A College Program
(4:40...
2021-07-2341 minGen Z Hoops203. Bucks Vs. Suns - Game 6 MasterpieceFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis, And Fellow Xavier High School Coach Rich Larkin, Recapping The Bucks Clinching The 2021 NBA Championships!!!
(0:30) - Making Sense Of Why The First Few Minutes Of The Game Were So Sloppy
(2:50) - Giannis' Clutch Free Throw Shooting Setting The Tone On A Historic Night
(4:46) - Plays Down The Stretch That Proved To Be The Difference Maker
(6:30) - Why The Bucks Need To Retool Going...
2021-07-2208 min
Gen Z Hoops202. Matthew Van Pelt - Saigon Heat Head CoachFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Matthew Van Pelt, Head Coach Of The Back To Back Champion Saigon Heat, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss How He Created His Career On A Strong Foundation Of Hard Work, Playing And Coaching In 18 Countries In 6 Years, And The Saigon Heat’s Quest For An Illusive Three-Peat!!!
(1:16) - The Start Of A Passion For Basketball That Cultivated In A Journey Around THe World
(4:32) - Making It To The Ne...
2021-07-2126 min
Gen Z Hoops201. Witnessing Game 6 History - Deer DistrictFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Deer District, Home To 65,000 Bucks Fans During Game 6 Of The 2021 NBA Finals, Was An Incredible Experience For Host John Hartofilis And CEO Of Vyber Media, Jesse Kay!!!
(0:44) - Witnessing The Milwaukee Bucks Make History In Game 6
(1:04) - Feeling The Passion That The City Has For Their Team First Hand
(1:44) - Meeting A Thunderstorm Right Off The Plane In NYC
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2021-07-2003 min
Gen Z Hoops200. Dave Hopla Part II - SLAA Shooting ClinicFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Dave Hopla, The World’s Best Shooting Coach, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops Again To Discuss Coming Back To His Third SLAA Camp In Brooklyn, How He Makes 98.6% Of His Shots Instead Of Making Excuses, And Why The Fundamentals Will Never Go Out Of Style In Gen Z Hoops Socks!!!
(0:00) - Welcoming Dave Hopla To Gen Z Hoops Again!!
(0:29) - Feeling Like You're On Sportscenter With Gen Z Hoops
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2021-07-1911 minGen Z Hoops198. Bucks Vs. Suns - Game 5 GREATNESSFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis, Recapping Game 5 Of The NBA Finals!!!
(0:08) - Recapping The WIld Back And Forth That Took Place
(1:06) - Breaking Down The Last Minute Of The Game
(3:34) - What To Look For Going Into Game 6
2021-07-1704 min
Gen Z Hoops197. Nick Reick - Houston Director Of Operations - VideoFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Nick Reick, Director Of Operations - Video At The University Of Houston, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Growing Up As A Hoops Fan In Germany, Building A Diverse Skill Set Through The “Basketball Camp Game,” And His Best Tips On How To Network At Summer League!!!
(0:58) - Growing Up With Basketball As A Kid In Germany
(2:38) - Making The Journey From Germany To The US
(3:52) - Adjus...
2021-07-1639 minGen Z Hoops196. Bucks Vs Suns - Game 4 RecapFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis, And Friend Of The Show Jesse Kay, Breaking Down Game 4 Of The NBA Finals!!!
(0:54) - The Downfall Of Jesse's Suns In Four Prediction
(2:16) - Devin Booker's Rise To Superstar No-Call Status
(3:32) - Examining The Second Greatest Block In NBA History
2021-07-1505 min
Gen Z Hoops195. Trenton Miller - USA Basketball Social Media ManagerFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Trenton Miller, Social Media Manager For USA Basketball, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Starting A Career In Social Media, How He Stays Creative To Keep Team USA’s Feed Engaging, And Keeping Americans Informed On Their Favorite Basketball Team!!!
(1:00) - Being Locked Into A Career In Sports From Day 1 In College
(2:42) - Picking Up Experiences Left And Right While At Kansas State
(6:16) - Working For USA Ba...
2021-07-1420 minGen Z Hoops194. Bucks Vs. Suns - Game 4 PreviewFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis, And Fellow Xavier High School Coach Rich Larkin, Previewing Game 4 Of The NBA Finals!!!
(0:40) - Keys To The Game Heading Into The Crucial Game 4
(1:20) - The Legacies Of Chris Paul And Giannis Antetokounmpo
(2:45) - The Impact Of The Pick & Roll
(4:05) - The Importance Of Efficient Midrange Shooting
(4:40) - Deandre Ayton Overcoming Foul Trouble To Anchor The Suns Defense
(6:15) - P...
2021-07-1306 min
Gen Z Hoops193. J.J Outlaw - Cleveland Cavaliers Assistant CoachFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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J.J Outlaw, Assistant Coach For The Cleveland Cavaliers, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Career Climbing The NBA Coaching Ranks, His Message To Youth Basketball Players Everywhere, And The Importance Of Spacing In The Modern NBA!!!
(0:42) - Walking Us Through An Exciting NBA Coaching Career
(1:18) - Lessons To Youth Basketball Players Looking To Get To The Next Level
(1:48) - NBA Spacing Concepts That Are Vital...
2021-07-1203 minGen Z Hoops191. Bucks Vs. Suns - Bobby Portis In The Players TribuneFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis Breaking Down The Inspiring Players Tribune Article Written By Milwaukee Bucks Forward, Bobby Portis, Following The Milwaukee Bucks Loss In Game 2 Of The NBA Finals!!!
2021-07-1004 min
Gen Z Hoops190. Josh Boone - 2006 NJ Nets 1st Round PickFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Josh Boone, 1st Round Pick Of The New Jersey Nets In 2006 And Longtime International Basketball Player, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Winning A National Championship At UConn, His 4 Years As A Member Of The Nets, And The Skill Of Arguing With Someone That Doesn’t Speak Your Language!!!
(1:00) - Averaging A Triple-Double With Blocks In High School
(2:12) - Making The Decision To Go To UConn
(5:22) - Be...
2021-07-0936 minGen Z Hoops189. NBA Finals Bucks Vs. Suns - Game 2 RecapFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis!!!
(0:15) - Making Sense Of How Chris Paul And Devin Booker Torched The Bucks In The Pick And Roll
(3:24) - Monty Williams On The Continued Significance Of The Midrange Jumpshot
(5:00) - What The Bucks Can Adjust Defensively To Find Success Going Forward
2021-07-0806 min
Gen Z Hoops188. Chris Whitney - Wizards All Time FT LeaderFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Chris Whitney, The Washington Wizards All-Time Leader In Free Throw Percentage, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Growing Up On The Same Block As His Longtime Friend And Fellow 10 Year NBA Veteran Greg Buckner, Hosting Camps To Give Back To Where He Came From, And Setting Records Everywhere He’s Played!!!
(0:00) - Welcoming Chris Whitney To Gen Z Hoops!!
(0:38) - Growing Up On “NBA Way” With Fellow 10 Year NBA Vet Gr...
2021-07-0702 minGen Z Hoops187. NBA Finals Bucks Vs. Suns - Game 1 PreviewFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis!!!
(0:07) - Breaking Down The Significance Of Game 1
(1:23) - Giannis' Exactly One Week Transformation From Injury To Monster Chase Down Block
(1:50) - Optimism Surrounding The Health Of Giannis' Knee
(2:42) - Why The Bucks Have So Much Trouble Switching Against The Suns
(3:20) - The Perils Of Drop Coverage Against Chris Paul And Devin Booker
(4:49) - Post Game Adjustments That We Might...
2021-07-0605 min
Gen Z Hoops186. Ryan Marchand - New Taipei Kings Head CoachFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Ryan Marchand, Head Coach Of The New Taipei Kings And Longtime G League Assistant, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Upcoming Season As Head Coach In The P. League+, The Lessons He Learned From So Many Roles In The G League, And Being Part Of THE Bakersfield Mafia!!!
(1:34) - Originally Getting The Itch To Get Into Coaching
(3:16) - How Managing In College Helped Prepare For The Original D...
2021-07-0534 minGen Z Hoops184. NBA Finals 2021 - Bucks Vs. Suns PreviewFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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(0:18) - Buck's Tall Task Of Replacing Giannis
(1:28) - Drew Holiday's Aggression Driving Unlocking Brook Lopez
(3:32) - Bobby Portis Coming Into Form To Finish Off Game 6
(4:30) - Kris Middleton Closing Out The Hawks Possession By Possession
2021-07-0306 min
Gen Z Hoops183. Jason Curry - Big Apple BasketballFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Jason Curry, Founder Of Big Apple Basketball, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Basketball Journey Setting Records Everywhere He Went, His Transition Into The Sports Industry As A Broadcaster And Video Editor, As Well As His Experience Starting Big Apple Basketball!!!
(1:03) - Falling In Love With The Game As Kid Growing Up In Queens
(4:08) - The Importance Of Players Finding The Right Fit At The Next Level
2021-07-0226 minGen Z Hoops182. Suns Vs. Clippers - Series BreakdownFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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(0:18) - Context In Our Game 5 Retrospect
(1:45) - Chris Paul's Career-Defining Performance In Game 6
(5:32) - Chris Paul’s History Of Being Unlucky In The Playoffs
(6:29) - Sun’s Recent Playoff Struggles And Ascension To The NBA Finals
2021-07-0107 min
Gen Z Hoops181. Phillip Young - NY Knicks Group Sales Account ExecutiveFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Phillip Young, Group Sales Account Executive For The New York Knicks, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Upbringing As An NBA Fan In Brazil, The Non-Sports Experiences That Prepared Him For Life In The Industry, And The Playoff Atmosphere He Witnessed This Year At The World’s Most Famous Arena!!!
(2:08) - Growing Up As An Knicks Fan In Brazil
(5:16) - How Stops Outside Of The Sports Industry Can He...
2021-06-3022 minGen Z Hoops180. Bucks Vs. Hawks - Game 4 BreakdownFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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(0:13) - Walking Through Giannis' Scary Knee Hyperextension
(0:41) - The Timetable For A Playoff Return
(0:48) - Games Where The Bucks Rested All Their Starters
(1:27) - Making Sense Of The Bucks Games Without Giannis
(3:35) - The Advanced Stats That Break Down The Playstyle We Expect To See
(5:24) - What The Bucks Have To Do Going Forward
2021-06-2906 min
Gen Z Hoops179. Brittney Bearden - Mavericks And Wings Sports DietitianFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Brittney Bearden, Registered Sports Dietician For The Dallas Mavericks, Wings, And FC Dallas, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss What It Means To Be A Registered Sports Dietician, The Difference Between A Dietician And A Nutritionist, And How We Can Make Pizza Healthy!!!
(1:00) - Finding The Passion To Become A Sports Dietician
(2:32) - Learning Through Real Experience Away From The Classroom
(3:40) - Being A Sports Dietician GA...
2021-06-2823 min
Gen Z Hoops176. Brenton Petty - Maryland Video CoordinatorFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Brenton Petty, Video Coordinator For The University of Maryland, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Basketball Journey As Walk On At Fordham University, His Time Working For The Detroit Pistons As A Basketball Operations Assistant, And Coming Home As The Head Video Coordinator For Maryland!!!
(0:58) – Going From Team Manager To Walk-On At Fordham
(6:46) - How Brenton Knew He Wanted To Work In Basketball After Graduating
(7:58) - Us...
2021-06-2519 minGen Z Hoops175. NBA Head Coaching Jobs - Hires And Fires June 2021Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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(0:14) - Boston Celtics Hiring Ime Udoka
(1:06) - Dallas Mavericks Hiring Jason Kidd
(1:52) - Indiana Pacers Hiring Rick Carlisle
(2:28) - Portland Trailblazers Replacing Terry Stotts
(3:26) - New Orleans Pelicans Replacing Stan Van Gundy
2021-06-2404 min
Gen Z Hoops174. Greg Buckner Elite - Camp RecapFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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The Players And Coaches Of Greg Buckner Elite Camp, A Four Day Basketball Camp In Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Join John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Bringing The Community Of Hopkinsville Together Through Basketball, The On-Court Activities That Made It A Memorable Experience, And The Guest Speakers That Left Every Camper Striving To Be Better!!!
(0:28) - Camp Director, Greg Buckner
(5:05) - Buckner Elite Captain, Ace Buckner
(6:46) - 10-Year NBA Veteran...
2021-06-2353 minGen Z Hoops170. Bucks Vs. Nets - Game 7 RecapFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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(0:25) - Recognizing The Newfound Energy Of The Barclays Center
(1:20) - Witnessing The Third 40+ Point Duel In A Game 7
(2:00) - The Definition Of A Do Or Die Game With Starters Staying In 48+ Minutes
(3:16) - Giannis' Supporting Cast Stepping Up When It Mattered The Most
(4:25) - The Intrigue Of The Nets Small Ball Bruce Brown Lineup
(5:10) - Looking Forward To The...
2021-06-1905 min
Gen Z Hoops169. Darius Garland - Cavaliers Point GuardFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Darius Garland, Starting Point Guard For The Cleveland Cavaliers, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Coming To Speak To The Greg Buckner Elite Basketball Camp, Overcoming His Meniscus Tear In College To Become The First NBA Player Born In The 2000s, And Being Given A Physical Pair Of Gen Z Hoops Socks!!!
(0:42) - First Impression Of The Greg Buckner Elite Basketball Camp
(1:02) - Reminiscing On Being A Young Camper...
2021-06-1806 min
Gen Z Hoops167. Curtis Johnson IV - Grizzlies Team AttendantFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Curtis Johnson IV, Team Attendant For The Memphis Grizzlies, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Finding His Way To The Grizzlies From The University Of Memphis, Getting Promoted After Two Months With The Hustle, And Working The NBA Finals In The Bubble With Lebron!!!
(0:00) - Welcoming Curtis Johnson To Gen Z Hoops!!
(1:32) - The First Look Into Life Working In Basketball At The University Of Memphis
(8:00...
2021-06-1636 minGen Z Hoops166. Conference Semi Finals - Game 4 BreakdownsFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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(0:10) - 76ers Vs. Hawks Game 4 Breakdown
(1:50) - Jazz Vs. Clippers Game 4 Breakdown
2021-06-1503 min
Gen Z Hoops165. Ray LeBov - Founder Of Basketball IntelligenceFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Ray Lebov, Founder Of Basketball Intelligence And Longtime Attorney, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss An Incredible Legal Career, How He Brought Together His Job With His Passion For Basketball, And A Behind The Scenes Look At How All These Big Decisions Take Shape!!!
(1:12) - Finding The Passion For Basketball Before Russell And Wilt
(3:10) - Chasing The Love For The Game Post A Terrific Legal Career
(7:58...
2021-06-1440 minGen Z Hoops163. Suns Vs. Nuggets - Game 4 PreviewFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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(1:26) - The Efficiency Of The Suns Starting Lineup
(3:16) - The Nuggets Bench Production
(4:58) - The Significance Of Game 4
2021-06-1207 min
Gen Z Hoops162. Renee Washington - Fox/ESPN Sports ReporterFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Renee Washington, Sports Reporter For Fox Sports And ESPN, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Setting Herself Up For Her Dream Job, Taking On Multiple Roles To Gain The Necessary Skills, And Working For The Best In The World!!!
(1:12) - Setting Yourself Up For Your Dream Job
(4:30) - Tackling So Many Experiences To Get The Necessary Skills For The Next Level
(6:54) - Realizing That Working With The...
2021-06-1127 min
Gen Z Hoops160. Rick Mahorn - The Baddest Bad BoyFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Rick Mahorn, 18 Year NBA Veteran And Head Coach Of The Rick Mahorn Big Man Camp, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss The Bad Boy Pistons, The BEAST That Is That Orange Ball, And The Experience Of The Rick Mahorn Big Man Camp!!!
(0:53) - The Greatest Basketball Trivia Question Of All Time
(2:21) - Getting Cut From The High School Team Until Senior Year
(4:34) - The Importance Of Finding...
2021-06-0930 min
Gen Z Hoops158. Adam Gordon - Rising Coaches CEOFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Adam Gordon, CEO Of Rising Coaches, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Early Coaching Career Picking Up Every Skill Set He Could Find, Building The Rising Coaches Platform For The Ground Up, And All The Great Things That Are Next For The Network!!!
(1:16) - Getting An Early Taste Of Coaching As A Manager
(2:21) - Balancing Coaching With Being A Student
(4:45) - Experiences As A Young Coach...
2021-06-0720 min
Gen Z Hoops155. Devin Oliver - TBT Dayton Red ScareFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Devin Oliver, TBT Stand Out For The Dayton Red Scare, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss An Electric Collegiate Career, How He Adjusted Overseas To The Tune Of B2B Finals MVPs His First Year In Slovenia, And The Incredible Story Of Challenging President Obama To A 1V1!!!
(1:06) - The High School Journey That Led To A Scholarship At Dayton
(2:46) - Best Moments From An Exciting College Career
2021-06-0421 min
Gen Z Hoops153. Matthew Jones - Matt Jones Hoops LLCFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Matthew Jones, Head Trainer For Matt Jones Hoops LLC, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss The Initial Drive To Create His Own Coaching Business, Traveling The World For Basketball, And The Amazing Camps That He’s Running All Over The Country!!!
(1:25) - Studying Liberal Arts While Studying The Game
(2:54) - Getting That Initial Job As A GA To Kickstart Everything
(4:16) - The Birth Of Matt Jones LLC...
2021-06-0220 min
Gen Z Hoops151. Paris Collins - First Ever #1 Overall Pick PBL Draft 2021Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Paris Collins, The First Ever #1 Overall Pick Of The Praia Basketball League, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Falling In Love With The Game As A Lanky Kid From Germany, How He Overcame Adversity To Earn An NBA Workout, And The Experience Of Becoming The First Ever Draft Pick In PBL History!!!
(1:05) - The Original Passion For Art Growing Up In Germany
(2:06) - Coming To The U.S And...
2021-05-3120 min
Gen Z Hoops148. Ryan Schmidt - Raptors 905 Assistant & Hamilton Honey Badgers Head CoachFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Ryan Schmidt, Assistant Coach For The Raptors 905 And Head Coach Of The Hamilton Honey Badgers, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Finding His Way In The G League, The Grind That Goes Into Coaching Year-Round, And What To Expect This Year In The CEBL!!!
(1:22) - Getting Into Coaching After A Great College Career
(2:54) - Joining A Constantly Changing G League
(5:25) - The Most Important Lessons From Season #1
2021-05-2830 min
Gen Z Hoops146. Matt Gross - Penn State Head Manager/NY Liberty InternFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Matt Gross, Head Manager For Penn State Women’s Basketball And Intern For The New York Liberty, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss How He Became A Head Manager As A Sophomore, The Skillset That Made An Opportunity With The WNBA Possible, And Witnessing The Growth Of Women’s Basketball Firsthand!!!
(1:15) - The Origin Story Of A Penn State Head Manager
(4:42) - Finding A Home With The Lady Lions
2021-05-2620 min
Gen Z Hoops144. Cameron Black II - Former Grand Rapids Drive AssistantFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Cameron Black, Former Assistant Coach For The Grand Rapids Drive, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss How He Made The Jump To The NBA So Quickly, Being Relatable To Young Players As A Young Coach, And The Skills That Keep The Dream Alive!!!
(0:48) - Taking It Back To The Start Of The Basketball Journey
(1:34) - The Transition From Playing To Coaching
(2:32) - First Steps As A Grad...
2021-05-2415 min
Gen Z Hoops141. Phil Goss - Coach, Speaker, EntrepreneurFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Phil Goss, Former Assistant Coach For The Capital City Go-Go And Longtime Professional Player Overseas, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss The Process Behind Always Taking His Game To The Next Level, His Change In Perspective After Transitioning To The Sideline, And His Newfound Ventures As A Sports Entrepreneur!!!
(0:54) - Finding The Passion That Powered Such A Long Career
(2:52) - Why The DMV Area Is Producing So Much Talent
2021-05-2127 min
Gen Z Hoops139. John Coumoundouros - NBAEMA PresidentFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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John Coumoundouros, President Of The NBA Equipment Managers Association And Head Equipment Manager For The Detroit Pistons, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss How He’s Seen Equipment Mangining Evolve In The NBA, The Grind He Goes Through Every Day, And His Best Stories From Two Decades With The Detroit Pistons!!!
(1:00) - Being Rebaptized As “Kong”
(1:46) - Exploring Other Hobbies Like MMA
(3:22) - The “Triple Xtreme Cagefighting” Story
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2021-05-1937 min
Gen Z Hoops137. Dave Severns - LA Clippers Assistant CoachFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Dave Severns, Assistant Coach For The Los Angeles Clippers, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Why He Tweets About Broken Basketball Hoops Daily, How He Made It To The NBA After A Successful High School Coaching Career, And His Experiences Witnessing The Evolution Of The Clippers!!!
(0:55) - Living The Passion Daily With The Hoop Of The Day
(2:06) - The Path Into A Lifetime Of Coaching
(3:45) - Skills...
2021-05-1716 min
Gen Z Hoops135. Annanya Raghavan - Fanalyst Adecco At GoogleFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Annanya Raghavan, Fanalyst Adecco At Google And Statistician For The Golden State Warriors, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Pivoting From Health Science To The Sports Industry, Watching Warriors Games Courtside As A Statistician, And Her Exciting New Role As A Fanalyst Adecco At Google!!!
(0:00) - Welcoming Annanya Raghavan To Gen Z Hoops!!
(2:50) - Pivoting From Health Science To The Sports Industry
(4:40) - Lessons Learned From Coaching...
2021-05-1533 min
Gen Z Hoops134. Gen Z Rockets - Franchise FridaysFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Neema Djavadzadeh, The Host Of Gen Z Rockets, Joins John Hartofilis For Our First Episode Of Franchise Fridays On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss The Early Days Of The Rockets, Defending The Hakeem And Harden Eras, And Where You Can Catch More Rockets Takes On Gen Z Rockets!!!
(1:30) - How The Rockets Became The Rockets
(5:38) - Pre-Hakeem Years With Moses Malone And Calvin Murphy
(10:55) - Being A Part Of The...
2021-05-141h 12
Gen Z Hoops133. Anthony Madle - Strength In SheetsFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Anthony Madle, CEO Of Strength In Sheets, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Setting Up His Career In Sports While Still In High School, How He Built The Greatest LinkedIn Profile In America, And His Current Mission To Put The Strength In Sheets!!!
(1:28) - Setting Up Your Career In Sports While In High School
(5:16) - Leaving A Legacy With The Sports Networking Association
(8:46) - Paying The Price...
2021-05-1348 min
Gen Z Hoops132. The Slate House - WNBA WednesdaysFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Jessica Slate, CEO Of The Slate House, Joins John Hartofilis For Our First Episode Of WNBA Wednesday’s On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Her Newest Adventure Starting The Slate House, How She Overcomes Obstacles And Keeps Killing It In The Sports Industry, And Why She’s So Excited For The 25th WNBA Season!!!
(1:00) - Experiences As A Woman In Sports
(1:46) - Covering Women’s Sports From The Start
(3:33) - Taking...
2021-05-1217 min
Gen Z Hoops131. Sean Ford - USA Basketball DirectorFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Sean Ford, Men’s National Team Director For USA Basketball, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss How He Got His Start At The Most Successful Program On The Planet, The Culture That Makes That Possible, And The Youth Teams That Continue The Legacy!!!
(1:10) - How Being A Manager At Villanova Kickstarted A Great Career
(2:30) - The Path To USA Basketball As A GA At UMass
(5:50) - Having Yo...
2021-05-1119 min
Gen Z Hoops130. Danny Dolan - Manager MondaysFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Danny Dolan, Head Manager For Xavier High School, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Getting A Head Start At Managing Before High School, Scoring 2 Points Without Even Being Subbed Into The Game, And His Next Chapter At Loyola Chicago!!!
(1:10) - The Unique Path Of Being A Manager At An Early Age
(1:42) - Turning It From A Chore Into A True Passion
(2:28) - Starting At The Bottom As...
2021-05-1012 min
Gen Z Hoops127. Peter Patton - Dallas Mavericks Shooting CoachFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Peter Patton, Shooting Coach For The Dallas Mavericks, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Going From From Selling Stocks To Making Shots, How He Made It To The NBA From Teaching Shooting To A Camp Of 16 Middle Schoolers, And The Secret To Becoming A Better Shooting Coach Every Day!!!
(1:15) - How A Great Mentor Can Keep The Hoops Dream Alive
(2:38) - The Untraditional Path Of NOT Going Straight Into...
2021-05-0709 min
Gen Z Hoops125. Alex Acker - CEO Ackright PremierFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Alex Acker, CEO Of Ackright Premier And Longtime NBA/FIBA Player, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Playing With The Championship Contending 2000s Detroit Pistons, Life As An Entrepreneur With Ackright Premier, And Playing Through The Booming Speakers, Flares, And Pepper Spray In Greece!!!
(0:52) - Realizing That You Had What It Takes For The Next Level
(1:44) - Making The Decision To Play At Pepperdine
(6:18) - The Emotions...
2021-05-0540 min
Gen Z Hoops123. Jonathan Wynne - NBA Team ChaplainFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Jonathan Wynne, NBA Team Chaplain For The Detroit Pistons, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss The Importance Of Finding Your Purpose, What It’s Like Playing Basketball With Inmates, And Why “It’s Not Your Experience, It’s What You’ve Experienced!!!”
(1:22) - The Upbringing That Led To A Lifetime Of God’s Work
(3:10) - The Definition Of Finding Your Purpose
(5:28) - How Jonathan’s Own Purpose Inspired His Wri...
2021-05-0347 min
Gen Z Hoops120. Tommy Balcetis - Denver Nuggets Assistant GMFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Tommy Balcetis, Assistant General Manager Of The Denver Nuggets, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Path To The NBA During The 2011 Lockout, How He Uses Analytics As A Small Piece Of The Decision-Making Process, And What It’s Like Watching The Denver Nuggets Ascend To Title Favorites!!!
(0:56) - Growing Up In Lithuania And Finding His Passion In Basketball
(2:24) - The Lithuanian Legends That Made Coming To The NBA Fe...
2021-04-3023 min
Gen Z Hoops118. Dexter Henry - Award Winning Sports JournalistFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Dexter Henry, Award-Winning Sports Journalist, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Career In The Competitive World Of Sports Journalism, How He Drowns Out The Noise To Keep Making Content, And The Rebirth Of The New York Knicks!!!
(1:04) - Finding The Passion To Cover Sports
(2:18) - Recognizing That Journalism Was The Best Way To Stay In The Game
(4:00) - Breaking Down Dexter’s Foot In The Door Mo...
2021-04-2834 min
Gen Z Hoops116. Brian Walsh - South Bay Lakers Assistant CoachFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Brian Walsh, Assistant Coach For The South Bay Lakers, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Experiences Coaching Basketball Around The World, The Difference Between A Good And A Great Assistant Coach, And How He Saved Dozens Of People From A Burning Hotel In Saudi Arabia!!!
(0:00) - Welcoming Brian Walsh To Gen Z Hoops!
(1:14) - The Start Of A Lifetime Of Coaching
(3:23) - Making The Jump From...
2021-04-2600 min
Gen Z Hoops113. Nevada Smith - Marquette University AssistantFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Nevada Smith, Newly Announced Assistant Coach For Marquette University, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss The Experiences At The College Level That Turned Him Into A G League Head Coach, Adopting Morey Ball Before Daryl Morey, And His Next Chapter At Marquette!!!
(1:00) - The Early Beginnings Of A Lifetime Of Coaching
(3:00) - The Advantage Of Being A Younger Coach
(4:30) - Breaking Down The First Few Years On...
2021-04-2322 min
Gen Z Hoops111. David Thorpe - The Godfather Of Player DevelopmentFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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David Thorpe, CEO Of Pro Training Center And The Godfather Of Player Development, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Turning His Hobby Into His Job, How The Concept Of Royal Jelly Impacts The Game, And Why Basketball Is Jazz!!!
(1:05) - How A Hot Blonde Got Coach Thorpe Into Hoops
(5:40) - Turning Your Hobby Into Your Job
(9:04) - Biggest Hurdles In Keeping The Vision Going
(10:50...
2021-04-2147 min
Gen Z Hoops109. Robert Brickey - 1990 Duke Team CaptainFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Robert Brickey, Team Captain Of The 1990 Duke Men’s Basketball Team, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss The Next Stage Of His Life As A Financial Advisor, A Coaching Career That Saw Him Experience Basketball At Around The World, And The Playing Career At Duke That Started A Brotherhood!!!
(1:12) - Checking In On Robert’s Current Career As A Financial Advisor
(2:52) - A High School Career That Led To One...
2021-04-1924 min
Gen Z Hoops106. Bryston Williams - Detroit Pistons Assistant CoachFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Bryston Williams, Assistant Coach For The Detroit Pistons, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss How Starting As A Grad Assistant Jumpstarted His Coaching Career, Why You Should ALWAYS Put Water In A Water Cup, And The Experiences That Led Him To Become An NBA Assistant Before His 30th Birthday!!!
(1:10) - Uncovering Coach Bryston’s Passion For The Game
(8:10) - How Being A Grad Assistant Provided The Tools For The NB...
2021-04-1634 min
Gen Z Hoops104. Eric Pincus - Bleacher Report CapologistFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Eric Pincus, Bleacher Report Capologist And Lead Instructor At Sports Business Classroom, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Turning A Psychology Major Into A Lifetime Of Basketball, How He Became One Of The League’s First Capologists, And Breaking Down The NBA Trade Deadline!!!
(1:08) - Turning A Psychology Major Into A Lifetime Of Basketball
(7:50) - Breaking Down How Changes Happens In The NBA
(14:32) - The Journey Behind Be...
2021-04-141h 06
Gen Z Hoops102. Brian Lankton - Former Skyforce AssistantFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Brian Lankton, Former Assistant Coach For The Sioux Falls Skyforce, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss The Ways He Prepared Himself For A Career In The Industry, Skills That Helped Him Be An Integral Part Of The Miami Heat Franchise, And The Different Hats He’s Worn Throughout His Career!!!
(2:18) - Taking The JUCO Path To The Final Four And Then The League!
(4:50) - How Events Like Sports Business Cl...
2021-04-1223 min
Gen Z Hoops99. Ryan Lundvall - Gonzaga Basketball Head ManagerFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Ryan Lundvall, Head Manager For Gonzaga Men’s Basketball, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Path To Becoming A Head Manager At One Of The Best Programs In The Country, The Best Moments From A 127-12 Managing Career, And Reliving One Of The Greatest Shots In College Basketball History!!!
(1:04) - How To Become A Manager At A Premier DI Program
(3:04) - The First Days On Campus As A Fr...
2021-04-0937 min
Gen Z Hoops97. Taylor Allan - CEO Of Deep GameFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Taylor Allan, CEO Of DeepGame, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Falling In Love With The Mental Side Of Life, Growing EGT Basketball Into The Premier Basketball Training Program, And The 8 Laws Of The Deep Game!!!
(1:05) - The Early Days Of Finding The Deep Game
(5:18) - Turning EGT Into The Premier Basketball Training Program
(8:04) - The Process Of Falling In Love With The Mental Side Of LIFE
2021-04-0748 min
Gen Z Hoops95. Perry Huang - Seattle Storm And Erie BayHawks AssistantFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Perry Huang, Assistant Coach For The WNBA Seattle Storm And The NBA G League Erie BayHawks, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss How Being Thrown Into The Fire In His First Year Gave Him The Skills To Coach At The Next Level, The Unique COVID-19 Experience Of Being In TWO Bubbles, And The Passion That Keeps Him Going Without An Offseason!!!
(0:54) - An Unconventional Path To A Unique Coaching Journey
2021-04-0533 min
Gen Z Hoops92. Coach Dan - Dallas Mavericks Analytics LiaisonFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Daniel Kawashima, Basketball Analytics Liason For The Dallas Mavericks, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss The Early Beginnings Of One Of The Biggest Coaching Channels On YouTube, How “Coach Dan” Went Viral With Videos Of Unkown Schools That Won Games Through Innovative Coaching Tactics, And Becoming The First YouTuber To Land An NBA Job With The Dallas Mavericks!!!
(1:08) - Start Of The Passion To Create So Many Videos
(2:16) - Bein...
2021-04-0215 min
Gen Z Hoops90. Nick Lagios - Lakers Director Of Basketball OperationsFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Nick Lagios, Director Of Basketball Operations For The South Bay Lakers And Basketball Development Coordinator For The Los Angeles Lakers, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss The Growing International Impact Of Global Stars Basketball, The Best Tactics Behind Effective Networking In The Sports Industry, And His Current Role As The Bridge Between The South Bay And Los Angeles Lakers!!!
(1:12) - How A Geography Major Made It To The NBA
(3:10...
2021-03-3130 min
Gen Z Hoops71. Chris Ledlum - Harvard MBB StarFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Chris Ledlum, Harvard Men’s Basketball Star, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Welcoming Coach John To High School Basketball With His High Flying Dunks, Navigating The Prep School Route To Make It To The Next Level, And Keeping Up With The Standards Of Being An Ivy League Student AND Basketball Player!!!
(0:45) - Welcoming Coach John To High School Basketball
(2:40) - Playing Multiple Sports As A Child Vs. Specializing...
2021-03-1212 minGen Z Hoops3. John Hartofilis Guest Appearance - Beyond The BucketsFollow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops!
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Chris McSwain, Featured Guest On Big Fellas Basketball Episode #20, Invited Host John Hartofilis To His Own Incredibly Successful Podcast, Beyond The Buckets!!!
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2021-01-0343 min
Gen Z Hoops36. Greg St. Jean - LA Lakers Assistant CoachFollow Us On All Our Social Media @BigFellasPod!
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Greg St. Jean, Assistant Coach For The Los Angeles Lakers, Joins John Hartofilis On Big Fellas Basketball To Talk About Getting Into Coaching While Still Playing, Climbing The Coaching Ranks At A Young Age, And Winning An NBA Championship Down In Orlando!!!
(1:28) - Being Bred To Coach
(2:38) - The Opportunity To Coach While Playing
(6:32) - Starting In The Video Room
(9:35) - Being A Young Coach In The NBA
2020-11-2539 min
Gen Z Hoops1. Hakeem Olajuwon - GOAT CenterFollow Us On All Our Social Media @BigFellasPod!
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Hakeem Olajuwon Is One Of The Most Underrated Players In NBA History.
If You're Looking For The Facts, Stats, And Context To Prove It, Get Ready For John Hartofilis' Breakdown On Big Fellas Basketball!!
You'll Walk Away Knowing Everything There Is To Know About Hakeem, The '80s And '90s Houston Rockets, And One Of The Greatest Eras Of NBA Basketball!!!!
(1:00) - Introducing Coach John
(2:30) - Hakeem...
2020-06-2015 min