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What It’s Like Working for Ice Cube’s BIG3 League (ft. Jim Bachman)

What It’s Like Working for Ice Cube’s BIG3 League (ft. Jim Bachman)

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 In this episode of Hoopsology, we sit down with Jim Bachman, the voice of Villanova basketball and the BIG3, to pull back the curtain on one of basketball’s most fascinating careers. From calling games for Jay Wright’s championship Wildcats to announcing for Ice Cube’s revolutionary BIG3 league, Jim shares incredible behind-the-scenes stories about basketball’s past, present, and future. You’ll hear how he got his start as a student announcer at Villanova, how a chance opportunity led him to become the voice of Ice Cube’s Big3, and why the NBA might not be too happy with the BIG3’s success. Jim also talks about the challenges of calling games with tough player names, the difference between announcing college and pro players, and why the Big3’s streetball roots make it one of the most authentic basketball experiences today. 🔹 Key Topics: The story of how Ice Cube handpicked the Big3’s announcer What it’s like working courtside with legends like Dr. J, Dwight Howard, and Joe Johnson The behind-the-scenes tension between the NBA and BIG3 Jim’s philosophy on balancing energy, emotion, and professionalism The evolution of basketball entertainment—from Villanova to the Intuit Dome How AI could change sports announcing (and why it shouldn’t) Whether you’re a fan of the NBA, college hoops, or the BIG3, this episode dives deep into how basketball continues to evolve—and how the voices behind the game keep its soul alive. Podcast Person? Subscribe here: https://open.spotify.com/show/2sIa6O4u4TnIBSygXu9qDm?si=acff6d3796a14c9a Or search “Hoopsology” anywhere else you listen to podcasts! Join the conversation! Twitter: https://twitter.com/hoopsologypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hoopsologypod/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/hoopsologypod/ Email: Hoopsologypod@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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