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Learning BasketballThe Kon Knueppel Charlotte Hornets Era with Matt Alquiza - Charlotte adds Knueppel, Collin Sexton, Liam McNeeley, Ryan Kalkbrenner, Sion James to help establish pace-pass-shoot team identityEp. 75 Learning Basketball with Matt Alquiza @malquiza8Matt Alquiza covers the Charlotte Hornets with Sports Illustrated @SI_Hornets and as co-host of the @BuzzBeatPod.Today we learn about the Charlotte Hornets identity-shifting summer of 2025, the draft strategy and clean fit of all four rookies (#4 - Kon Knueppel , #29 - Liam McNeeley, #33 - Sion James, #34 - Ryan Kalkbrenner) around its two stars LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller, the opportunity and pathways for those draft prospects to develop together in well-fitting roles, Charlotte doubling down on playmaking and 3pt shooting to help establish a team identity no matter w...
2025-07-2150 min
The Timeline: A Phoenix Suns PodcastFree Agency Preview + Mark Williams Preview with Matt AlquizaHosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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2025-06-301h 30
The Highway 49 PodcastEpisode 109: Hornets’ NBA Draft RecapA new cast of faces today! We had Matt Alquiza (@MAlquiza8) and Jerry Donatien (@JerryDonatien) on the show to talk through the Charlotte Hornets’ 2025 NBA Draft class. We talked the overall class, different roles each player could serve, Summer League, Tidjane Salaün’s development in year two, and much more.Thanks for tuning in to the Highway 49 Podcast, and special shoutout to Taron Dozier for filming today’s episode. Hannah and Jeremy will be back soon!
2025-06-2734 min
Keep Pounding Network: A Carolina Panthers podcastInside The Vault - Ep 62 Matt Alquiza - Thurs March 13th 2025SI Panthers Writer Matt Alquiza comes on the show to discuss Panthers free agent signings, discusses panther prospects in April's draft, and makes a bold prediction for 2025.Part of the Keep Pounding Podcast Network, powered by Fans First Sports Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-03-1340 min
Buzz Beat: A Charlotte Hornets PodMost Likely To MoveRichie brings on Matt Alquiza to discuss the intel from Michael Scotto’s recent piece about a potential LaMelo Ball move. The two discuss the package type required to send Ball to another team. The final segment puts percentages on the likelihood of Ball, Bridges, Green, Okogie, and Williams returning to Charlotte in 2025-26.
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2025-03-0737 minThe Highway 49 PodcastEpisode 99: NBA Trade Deadline Notes & ReactionsThe NBA Trade Deadline was chaotic and the Highway 49 gang, plus appearances by Jerry Donatien (Clutchpoints) and Matt Alquiza (Sports Illustrated), made for quite the show to break it all down. We talked about Charlotte’s major moves by Jeff Peterson, our favorite trades at the deadline, graded the Hornets’ deals and more. Thanks for tuning in to the Highway 49 Podcast.
2025-02-0635 min
Charlotte Hornets on SI: A Podcast For Charlotte Hornets FansTrade Deadline Day Drama: Jeff Peterson Makes His MarkJames Plowright and Sam Dracula are joined by Hornets beat writer Matt Alquiza to discuss a dramatic trade deadline day. In part 1 they discusses the Hornets surprising decision to trade Mark Williams for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and future picks (Very good ones). Then, in part 2 (25 mins) they analyze Charlotte's second move of the day, trading Cody Martin and Vasa Micic for Jusuf Nurkic and a future first round pick.Could this trade deadline play a defining role on Jeff Peterson's early days as President of Basketball Operations?Check...
2025-02-0658 min
Fantasy Six Pack Audio NetworkWhy Dave Canales Can Save Bryce Young | Carolina Panthers Training Camp ReportWelcome to the Fantasy Six Pack Carolina Panthers Training Camp Report! Dylan Clemons and Joe Bond have the pleasure of interviewing Matt Alquiza deputy editor over at SIPanthers. They discuss why Bryce Young will take a step forward under Dave Canales, why Diontae Johnson is the top target in the offense and much more.
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2024-08-2716 minCharlotte Hornets on SI: A Podcast For Charlotte Hornets FansTrade Deadline Special : Goodbye Jalen McDaniels and Mason PlumleeChase and James react live to Charlotte's trade deadline moves as they live stream and record during the last hour of the NBA Trade Deadline. 0-17 mins - Jalen McDaniels Trade Analysis17-25 mins - Nets Trade Ideas25-40 mins - Plumlee + Hyland trade discussion41-60 mins - Mason Plumlee is traded live on air60-75 mins - All Hornets contributor Matt Alquiza joins to help grade and recap Charlotte's trade deadline.At the start of the recording it appears James' Streamlabs reverted to...
2023-02-091h 20
On the Prowl: An All Panthers PodcastEpisode Eight: Browns Review and Giants PreviewMatt and Ian are back with a combination review of the Browns game and an in-depth preview of the Giants game.What are the keys to the game? What props do we like? Tune in and find out!
2022-09-1643 minOn the Prowl: An All Panthers PodcastEpisode Seven: PANTHER FOOTBALL IS BACK The first game preview of the season!Matt and Ian discuss keys to the game, what to expect from Baker, CMC, and the defense facing a stout Cleveland rushing attack. They give their picks on some prop bets, and their pick against the spread and the over under.They close the show by going around the league and picking some other games of note.Follow us on Twitter @malquiza8 and @ian_black14
2022-09-0935 minOn the Prowl: An All Panthers PodcastEpisode Six: Shenault Trade, Bold Prediction, Player Props, and, "If I Had One Wish"On today's episode Matt and Ian discuss the Laviska Shenault trade. Our take: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ After that, stick around for some bold predictions, player prop discussion, and we give our one wish for the 2022 Carolina Panthers. Tune in and share your takes with us! Give us your bold predictions, your thoughts on player props, and your one wish for the team.
2022-08-3035 minOn the Prowl: An All Panthers PodcastEpisode Five: What will it take for the Panthers to make the playoffs?Looking at this title your first thought may be "a miracle."Ian and Matt discuss what would have to go right (or wrong with other teams in the NFC) in order for the Panthers to shock the world and make the playoffs. Defense, special teams, a rejuvenated Baker? Tune in and find out!
2022-08-1942 minOn the Prowl: An All Panthers PodcastEpisode Four: All-Time Panthers Fantasy Draft!Matt, Ian, and special guest Jeff Haseley partake in a fantasy draft of all-time Panther greats. The only stipulation is that they can only draft players who started their careers in Carolina. That knocks out guys like Greg Olsen, Wesley Walls, Kevin Greene, and any quarterback of note not named Cam Newton.It's a fun walk down memory lane and an exercise in team building that you will without a doubt enjoy. Check it out, and follow Matt on Twitter (@malquiza8) to see the teams and vote on who you think won the draft!Link...
2022-08-041h 00On the Prowl: An All Panthers PodcastEpisode Three: Where does Matt Rhule stand?On today's episode Matt and Ian discuss Matt Rhule's tenure thus far, and what is to come. How can he save his job in 2022? What has gone wrong thus far? Who could potentially replace Rhule? All that and more on today's episode!
2022-08-0235 minOn the Prowl: An All Panthers PodcastEpisode Two: State of the DefenseMatt and Ian discuss the state of the Panthers' defense on the eve of training camp. Who do they think will step up at DE? Which linebackers make them excited? Is there enough talent in the secondary to shoulder the load of a top defense?
2022-07-2632 minOn the Prowl: An All Panthers PodcastEpisode One: State of the OffenseWelcome to On the Prowl! On today's episode we break down the Panthers offense and how we feel 60 days from the start of the season.How do we feel about the revamped offensive line? Which receiver is primed for a breakout? Baker? Corral? Darnold? Tune in to hear our thoughts and feel free to share yours!
2022-07-1948 min
The MyFantasy Football PodcastWeek 1 Starts & Sits with New Hosts Matt & Ian! {Ep4}In this episode, Matt Alquiza and Ian Black officially join the MyFantasy Football Podcast and we all go over our starts and sits for week 1 of the NFL season! As always follow on Twitter @SamFFB, @AlquizaFFB, and @IanB_FFB. Also, check out the new website myfantasyfootballpodcast.com!
2020-09-0753 min