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The DC Coaches Basketball Podcast

The DC Coaches Basketball Podcast

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The highest level pro and college basketball talk spoken publicly. Coaches who have taken teams to championships and taught the game of basketball at every level.
Episodes
  • Rest in Peace, Bill Courtney (Year 9, Episode 8)
    Jan 16 2026

    The Coaches discussed Maryland basketball's current challenges and compared them to Gary's own difficult season experience from 1992. They explored the historical impact of the three-point shot in college basketball and shared memories of past games and coaching experiences at various institutions. The conversation concluded with discussions about NFL playoffs, college sports realignment, and a tribute to former basketball coach Bill Courtney.

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    49 mins
  • The Five on Eight Dilemma (Year 9, Episode 7)
    Jan 8 2026

    The Coaches have some fun exploring how court naming honors have become commercialized, with examples like Virginia honoring Tony Bennett and Detroit attempting to name a court after Dick Vitale despite his limited tenure there. The group also discussed the changing nature of college basketball recruitment, noting how elite talent has increasingly concentrated at Power Five schools, making it difficult for mid-major programs to retain top players beyond their freshman or sophomore years. The episode finishes up with reflections on how the commercialization of college sports has transformed traditional recruiting and tournament participation patterns.

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    45 mins
  • Fang Mitchell Lives! (Year 9 Episode 6)
    Dec 19 2025

    The five coaches discussed college basketball scheduling challenges and the evolution of both college and NBA player development strategies, noting how colleges now prefer experienced players while the NBA drafts younger talent. They analyzed Maryland's recent basketball performance and debated the effectiveness of conference expansion on competitive play and tournament selection. The conversation also covered the NBA Cup tournament's impact on player motivation during the regular season and reflected on how traditional holiday basketball tournaments have declined due to television-driven scheduling changes.

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    49 mins
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