Chris Armistead

In 2003, Rucker Park was supposed to host an epic 3x3 matchup, what would it look like in today’s NBA? We also have our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Drury Alumni, and current overseas pro baller, Conley Garrison. Finally, with Vol. 2 of Untold ending the beginning of September, we talk about the last documentary of the series: Race of the Century, discussing the Australia sailing team competing in the America’s Cup. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

Netflix has another new “Untold” story coming at the end of August, and it is the story of Tim Donaghy, an NBA ref who decided to bet on games. We also discuss the All-Rookie WNBA team, including Sam Thomas who’s numbers are questionable. Joining us for our 1 on 1 Hooper profile is the newest member of the San Jose State Spartans Men’s Basketball program, Kellen King. We also go over Lebron’s new deal, Skip Baylee’s attacking Bronny, Dick Vitale cancer-free and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

With NBA season around the corner, the NBA has already released the 5-Christmas day games. What could we expect from these games? With Krogers in Ohio branching out and going to add betting kiosks in 2023, will people be betting grocery money on parlays? Also, Jake rejoins us for our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Australian Pro basketball star, Austin Treweek. Finally, with the WNBA Playoffs starting this week, who do you have winning it all? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

With MLB having their “Field of Dreams” game, could someday the NBA and NFL have something like what the MLB has with “Field of Dreams” game and the NHL with “Winter Classic”? Bill Russell’s number 9 will be forever immortalized in the NBA, being just the 3rd number in all of sports being retired in their league, and the question is are their any other numbers throughout the wide world of sports that should be retired? Stopping by on the show for our 1 on 1 Hooper Profile is TikTok star and Lynn University Alumni, Branden Ellis. Over a year since NIL has been implemented, has it been good or bad for the college athletic world? And who is the Greatest Athlete of All of Sports? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

With Paolo Banchero and Dejounte Murray getting into it at the Tacoma Pro-Am, is it wise to keep getting pro players into these pro-ams or do players need to realize that it’s not the NBA play. Also, KD is trying to give an ultimatum to the Nets owner, is KD taking it too far? We also have our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Randolph-Macon star, Buzz Anthony. Finally, I go over the preview for a new Hulu series coming August 15, Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

Bill Russell, an icon, a legend, of the greats to play the game. Rest In Peace. I have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with YKS Bulldawgs coach and founder, George James III. Also, we discuss the return of slamball, why ESPN 8 “The Ocho” is important what “sports” should be added to list, and finally with the return of NCAA football, if EA delivers, should they get the green light for an NCAA basketball return? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

Coming out the end of August, Netflix is releasing two new “untold” sports stories: “The Girlfriend that didn’t exist” and “The Rise and Fall of AND1”. Also, I have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Providence Women’s Basketball player, Janai Crooms. Finally, we go over some of the Greatest Sports movies of all time and what we consider the best and worst that have come out. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

After winning another championship with the Warriors, Draymond Green is looking to capitalize on that and try to get a max deal with the organization. Do you think the Warriors will give it to him or will he be looking for a new home? With the pistons bringing back the “Grant Hill Teal” throwback jerseys, we go over some of the best throwback jerseys and give ideas for ways the NBA can bring those back and even bring in a few more ideas. Finally, we have our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with UVA-Wise Alumni and member of the Smith League, Ricardo Hill Jr. Also joining the show we have a new co-host, my friend Levar comes on to discuss these topics and more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

With the NCAA implementing new rules regarding the transfer portal, is the power going back to the players, or will this hurt coaches/athletic directors? Also, I have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Alabama Women’s basketball player, Hannah Barber. Finally, with more TBT basketball happening, and getting down to the nitty gritty of it, who do you guys think are the front runners to claim the $1 million prize? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

With the end of summer getting close and less than 2 months until NBA season, what’s left in free agency, and what is a Hot Take before the season starts? Also, I have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Cape Henry Collegiate School strength and conditioning coach, Phil Reichoff. Finally, with talks between the PAC-12 and BIG-12 ending, what could happen to the future of college conferences and mixing teams up. Also, we have a very special guest with Kam and Mo, creators of the BornWinners podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

As we near the end of the summer and coming up on the end of the free agency deadline, what are some of the options that Kevin Durant has? Also, I have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Ohio University Women’s Basketball player, Caitlyn Kroll. Finally, with the TBT Tournament under way in Omaha, and at Rucker Park, what could we see with more tbt action underway. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

With the return of the aircraft carrier game for the “ESPN Armed Forces Classic” is there more creative ways to play ncaa basketball games in different parts of the U.S or the globe? Also, I have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Penn State Women’s Basketball Star Anna Camden. Finally, with NBA free agency still in full swing, what is going to happen with some of the top free agents with a few weeks left, will trades happen or will it be to late? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

With the TBT approaching this week, and their use of the Elam Ending, is it time to start bringing to more parts of the basketball world; ie. The NIT, Summer League, G League, etc..; Also, I have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Christopher Newport University Women’s Basketball Star Anaya Simmons, and finally with just 2 months until the release of NBA2K23, I talk about all 5 editions of the game and is it worth to buy the Championship Edition or not? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

Today marks the 12 year anniversary of when Lebron made “The Decision” to head to South Beach and play for the Heat, is there any player currently who could make that big of a media circus as polarizing as that? With NBA summer league still going on, which draft players are making the biggest impact for their team? I also have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with UCSB Men’s Basketball Star, Cole Anderson. Make sure to tune in for a great episode as Devon from “The Chosen League” podcast joins to discuss those topics as well as a review of the latest basketball movie, “Hustle” --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

With USC and UCLA moving to the Big 10 conference starting in 2024, and Oklahoma and Texas moving to the SEC in 2025, will we see more moves before then and how will the competition look in those conference matchups? Also, with more time this summer for big moves, who else is going to be securing the bag this NBA offseason? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

July is here and that means contract signings and big changes in the NBA, with lots of deals and money being spent and what not, who got the bag and who wasted the bag? Also, I have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with former overseas basketball star and author of the book, “Same Name, Different Game”. Make sure to keep listening to our show as well as our new series, Hooper Reflections, on Instagram and YouTube. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

With more basketball on the way with the TBT, what talent can we see come through that would surprise the basketball community? Also, the NBA free agency start is only a few days away, what big changes will we see throughout that can shake up the league? Make sure to keep tuning in for new episodes every Monday and Friday and keep continuing to show love. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

How did each team fare in the Draft? Who won out and who did not? Also, it’s the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, what are some of the potentials for more breakthroughs in Women’s sports? Finally, I have my 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Old Westbury Men’s basketball program, and host of “The Journey Podcast”, Zach Cummings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

With NBA Free Agency right around the corner, who is staying and who is moving? Can the Warriors repeat as NBA champions? Also, we have our 1 on 1 Hooper profile with Kent State commit and West Virginia Gatorade Player of the Year, Dionna Gray --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message

Now that the series is tied 2-2, will the Warriors return to the top of the mountain, or will the Celtics capture their first title in over a decade? With Sports Gambling and Betting rising with sites like FanDuel, BetMGM, and DraftKings, to name a few, will we get to a situation where athletes take the chance to bet on themselves? Make sure to tune in for another exciting episode --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hoopjack/message