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The Canadian Basketball ShowInside Steve Baur's vision for Canada basketball and the hire of Nell FortnerOn this week's episode, host Libaan Osman chats with Steve Baur, the recently appointed General Manager and Vice-President of Women’s High Performance for Canada Basketball. Baur gives us a behind the scenes look at the hiring process for the new head of senior women's national team, how Nell Fortner became their top candidate and his vision for the program going forward with eyes on the 2028 Olympics. Social media: Twitter: @TheCBSPodInstagram: @thecanadianbasketballshowTikTok: @CanadianBasketballShowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCanadianBasketballShow2025-05-131h 02
Bleav in Georgia TechDanny Hall and Nell Fortner Announce Retirements, Transfer Portal Talk, and Football NotesOn today's episode, RJ and Jackson discuss the retirement announcements of Nell Fortner and Danny Hall, discuss the basketball transfer portal news, and break down the latest spring football news
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What's the Good Word?Retirements and the Transfer Portal Render Some Tech Teams UnrecognizableSteven and Joshua cover all the breaking news of the last week, from Danny Hall and Nell Fortner retiring, to the news that Nait George and Duncan Powell are testing the transfer waters.2025-04-0341 min
Scions of the Southland - A Georgia Tech Sports PodcastE266 Pt. 2: The Changing of One More Guard (Nell Fortner’s retirement w/Kurt Hoyt)On the heels of Nell Fortner announcing her retirement after six seasons with Georgia Tech women’s basketball head coach, Jack and Tech women’s basketball + volleyball commentator Kurt Hoyt quickly get together to discuss the impact Nell had on the program, what the current team’s outlook is, what the coaching search process will look like, and what of the future we can decipher mere hours after Nell’s retirement.Host: Jack PurdyGuest: Kurt HoytProduction: Jack PurdyMusic: Georgia Tech Glee Club, Georgia Tech Marching Band2025-04-0128 min
A Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastMarch 28th, 2025 - Whack Hyder GA Women’s College Coach of the Year: Nell FortnerThis week, we salute our Georgia college player and coach award winners! The Georgia Tech Women's Basketball program swept the women’s awards, with Kara Dunn winning Player of the Year and Nell Fortner Coach of the Year! Nell joins Bob to discuss the Jackets season and Dunn’s fantastic campaign!WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support! For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our...2025-03-2908 min
Nothing But Net with Debbie AntonelliNell Fortner, Georgia Tech WBBNothing But Net with Debbie AntonelliNell Fortner, Georgia Tech Women's BasketballSeason 5 Episode 8The Head Coach of the Georgia Tech Women's Basketball team, Nell Fortner, joined Debbie to tell stories, talk about what she has learned through her coaching journey, her young and talented team, and more!2024-12-1523 min
The Great Coaches: Leadership & LifeNell FortnerNell Fortner is a former basketball player and now coach. As a player she went to the University of Texas and led them to the #1 National ranking and played for the USA. As a coach she has over 40 years of coaching experience at high school, college, pro and international level.The highlights of her career are a Big Ten champion (1997) and a SEC champion (2009). She also led the USA National Team to gold medals at the 1998 FIBA World Championship and 2000 Olympic Games.[7] and was named the 2000 USA Basketball Coach of the Year. She is preselty the Head Coac...2024-07-2539 min
All Things Basketball with GD podcastAll Things Basketball with GD - 2023 Season, Player Spotlight on Nikki McCray-PensonIntro (00:00 - 00:38)Preview of our player spotlight on the late great Nikki McCray-Penson (00:39 -01:14)My introduction to women's basketball and I began following Nikki as a Tennessee Lady Vol (01:15 - 02:00)Early life including her interest in the game of basketball after watching her cousins play (02:01 - 03:39)Nikki's time at Collierville High School in Tennessee including her team winning a state championship and becoming the most decorated student athlete in school history (03:40 - 05:37)Attending the University of Tennessee under legendary coach Pat Summitt including 4 dominant year in the SEC as...2023-07-1249 min
All Things Basketball with GD podcast, hosted by GD That Sports DudeAll Things Basketball with GD - 2023 Season, Player Spotlight on Nikki McCray-PensonIntro (00:00 - 00:38)
Preview of our player spotlight on the late great Nikki McCray Penson (00:39 -01:14)
My introduction to women's basketball and I began following Nikki as a Tennessee Lady Vol (01:15 - 02:00)
Early life including her interest in the game of basketball after watching her cousins play (02:01 - 03:39)
Nikki's time at Collierville High School in Tennessee including her team winning a state championship and becoming the most decorated student athlete in school history (03:40 - 05:37)
Attending the University of Tennessee under legendary coach Pat Summitt including 4 dominant year in the SEC...2023-07-1249 minScions of the Southland - A Georgia Tech Sports PodcastE173: Women in Basketball Analytics with AJC’s Ken Sugiura, Georgia Tech Comprehensive Campus PlanWe take the first half of the episode to talk with Atlanta Journal Constitution sports columnist, Ken Sugiura, about his article on Brittni Donaldson and the greater state of women in key basketball front office and coaching positions, along with how Nell Fortner potentially entered the men’s basketball world.
Then, Jack, Jake, and Akshay talk about the Georgia Tech Comprehensive Campus Plan (38:15), the best roadmap we currently have to talk about the future of what campus will look like, how it will be used, and how athletics will be involved. Topics discussed include on campus mobility, ne...2023-06-261h 15
Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsThe Daily Buzz (11.10.2022)The Georgia Tech Daily Buzz presented by Georgia's Own Credit Union and Arrow Exterminators. A daily look inside Yellow Jacket Athletics with the Voice of the Yellow Jackets Andy Demetra. Could turnovers be a tipping point in the upcoming game against Miami plus opening night at McCamish for Nell Fortner and the Lady Jackets Basketball Georgia Tech takes on Georgia State on Saturday evening. Ramblin Wreck Pre-Game starts at 6:30p with tip scheduled for 7p. Hear it all on Xtra 106.3 and 1230 AM and the Xtra 106.3 App available for both Apple and Android! 2022-11-1002 min
The Texas Sports Hall of Fame PodcastE43: Nine for Title IX - Nell FortnerNell Fortner, a member of the 2018 Texas Sports Hall of Fame class, shares about her storied basketball coaching career, her outstanding athletic career at the University of Texas, and the importance of Title IX. She is currently the women's basketball coach at Georgia Tech.
Our "Nine for Title IX" series celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Title IX with in-depth interviews with nine women who impacted sports history. This episode is presented by the Hampton Inn Waco.
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-06-1625 min
The Sports InquirerThe Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia Tech women's basketball Nell Fortner pre-NCAA Tournament presser (3.13.22)The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia Tech women's basketball head coach Nell Fortner following her team's selection to the NCAA Tournament March 13. Topics included the Yellow Jackets being in the NCAAs for the second-consecutive year, how the team is rebounding from its loss to Notre Dame in the ACC Tournament and preparing to face Kansas in the first round.2022-03-1507 min
The Sports InquirerThe Sports Inquirer presents Fighting Peaches: Georgia Tech women's basketball Nell Fortner post-Virginia presser (1.9.22)The Sports Inquirer attended the presser of Georgia Tech women's basketball head coach Nell Fortner following the team's 67-31 home win over Virginia in ACC play Jan. 9. Topics included the victory, the improved offensive play by the Yellow Jackets in the second half, the interior play of Nerea Hermosa and Lorela Cubaj, Avyonce Carter contributions off the bench and the team preparing to visit Pittsburgh and host Florida State in a five-day span.2022-01-1006 min
The Colin Thompson ShowEp. 43 - The Best from Ep. 22-42This week's episode will feature some of "the best" from episodes 22 through 42!
Ozzie Martinez Jr. - Combat Veteran and founder of Operation Wet Vet
JJ Jansen - Carolina Panthers LS
Dan Arnold - Jacksonville Jaguars TE
Ian Thomas - Carolina Panthers TE
Rear Admiral - Host of Spittin' Chiclets
Nell Fortner - HC Georgia Tech WBB
Kevin Clark - Senior Writer & Talker at The Ringer
Darren Heitner - The Sports, Entertainment, & IP Lawyer Heitner Legal
Chris Long - 2x Superbowl Champion and...2021-11-101h 24
The Colin Thompson ShowEp. 23 - Nell Fortner - Georgia Tech WBball Head CoachHead Coach of Georgia Tech Women's Basketball, Nell Fortner, joined Not For Long Media!
Colin and Nell talked about her time winning Gold as the Coach of USA Women's Basketball, what it takes to establish a culture at Georgia Tech, her travels around the globe recruiting, coaching, playing, etc., and a stroll down memory lane as they relieved some of Nell’s “glory days” as a two-sport athlete at the University of Texas.
One of the most successful coaches in women’s basketball history, Fortner has compiled a 342-207 (.623) record as a head coach at the coll...2021-07-2758 min
The Next: A women's basketball newsroom by The IXShe Got Next, Episode 26: Pepper Persley talks to Nell Fortner, Georgia Tech head coachWelcome to The Next: A basketball newsroom brought to you by The IX. 24/7/365 women’s basketball coverage, written, edited and photographed by our young, diverse staff, dedicated to breaking news, analysis, historical deep dives and projections about the game we love.Subscribe to make sure this vital work, creating a pipeline of young, diverse media professionals to write, edit and photograph the great game, continues and grows. Paid subscriptions include some exclusive content, but the reason for subscriptions is a simple one: making sure our writers and editors creating 24/7/365 women’s basketball coverage get paid to do it....2021-05-1921 min
Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsNell Fortner on 680 The Fan Hometeam and Hamilton (March 26, 2021)Georgia Tech women's basketball head coach Nell Fortner chats with Brandon "Hometeam" Leak and GT legend Joe Hamilton ahead of the Jackets' Sweet 16 matchup vs. South Carolina2021-03-2707 min
Spain and FitzWomen's Tourney Heating Up!Spain and Fitz talk top women's teams in the NCAA tourney, NFL news of the day, Equal Pay Day hitting the White House & the next round of the PANDEMIC MADNESS bracket! Plus, Oregon's Sedona Prince, Georgia Tech HC Nell Fortner & Loyola's Porter Moser join to talk NCAA Tourney and Bobby Marks on the NBA trade deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-03-251h 20Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsGT:60 NCAA Tournament EditionCoach Josh Pastner and Coach Nell Fortner preview NCAA Tournament.2021-03-161h 00A Trophy Life: The Naismith Trophy PodcastEpisode 41 - ft. Nell FortnerThis week, Coach Nell Fortner joins Bob Rathbun on a Trophy Life! Nell talks about her amazing coaching career and guiding the USA Basketball Women’s team to the 2000 gold medal in Sydney. They also discuss: How her Georgia Tech Women’s team is approaching pre-season practice during the pandemic.What she learned from her work at ESPNLearning from great coaches and how her coaching philosophy has changed.WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps...2020-10-2918 min
The WeCOACH PodcastS2E7 - Nell Fortner, Leading US Basketball CoachNell Fortner is the most successful coach in the history of U.S. national women’s basketball. She just wrapped up her first season as women’s basketball coach at Georgia Tech after returning to the collegiate game last season where she led the Yellow Jackets to a remarkable 20-11 season. Nell walks us through her impressive career journey, shares valuable insight on how she’s adjusted to this uncertain environment, and how her perspective has evolved at this point in her career.For more conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wis...2020-04-1637 min
BallNGems Got the Hoop ScopeGeorgia Tech Head Coach Nell FortnerBallN Gems with Former USA Olympics HC and current Georgia Tech Head Coach Nell Fortner on her season, career, post development and more2020-04-1515 min
The Jump Around with Blake DuDonisGeorgia Tech head coach Nell FortnerAfter taking seven years away from coaching, Nell Fortner took over a Georgia Tech program and exceeded all expectations in year one.
The former Team USA gold medal-winning head coach and I discuss her coaching career that saw her learn from some of the legends of our game, to being burnt out and taking the TV route, to the job that made sense.
We also discuss her love of music, her pets, and much more.2020-03-3036 minGeorgia Tech Yellow JacketsFrom The Flats, Episode 44Georgia Tech Hall of Famer Brian Oliver and head women's basketball coach Nell Fortner2020-01-1620 minGeorgia Tech Yellow JacketsGT:60 (Sept 23)Coach Josh Pastner and Coach Nell Fortner preview start of basketball practice.2019-09-2458 min
BrandonClayScoutingAugust 6, 2019: TheBCSReport Podcast Powered by ProspectsNation.comBrandon Clay discusses the latest in grassroots basketball (in order of appearance):
Loyal McQueen
Nell Fortner
Shae Littleford
Kamy Peppler
Ally VanTimmeren
Aly Zelaya
Courtney Banghart2019-08-0600 minGeorgia Tech Yellow JacketsFrom The Flats, Episode 22New women’s basketball head coach Nell Fortner discusses her first impressions of Georgia Tech2019-04-1115 min
Around The RimChicago Region PreviewESPN women's basketball analysts Nell Fortner and LaChina Robinson weigh in on the Chicago Region of the NCAA Tournament. They discuss if Missouri State can challenge Stanford and how Arike Ogunbowale and Chennedy Carter will factor in the Notre Dame- Texas A&M matchup. Plus, Nell shares her thoughts on Asia Durr's performance against Michigan in the second round. 2019-03-2717 min
The Jump Around with Blake DuDonisCentral Michigan head coach Sue GurvaraSue Guevara, head coach of Central Michigan, joined me today in a really fun episode.
We discussed her college coaching career as a WBB assistant AND the head softball coach at Saginaw Valley, her time working for Tara Vanderveer and Nell Fortner, and if she took the time to appreciate CMU's run to the Sweet Sixteen a season ago.
I also asked her a question that, after great pause, Sue declared has never been asked of her before.2019-01-1128 min
The Jump Around with Blake DuDonisArkansas head coach Mike NeighborsJoining me for this episode is Arkansas head coach Mike Neighbors. After leading Washington to Final Four and Sweet Sixteen appearances, Neighbors took his dream job back at his alma mater. His journey to get there, though, wasn't so simple.
A heart attack at 29, then another one several years later, help lead Neighbors down a path that led him back to Fayetteville. We also discuss his love of music and how he ended up playing on a stage with the SEC Network's and women's basketball coaching legend Nell Fortner the day before the SEC Tournament.2018-10-1130 min