81: 5/7: USA Men’s Basketball Roster + Cavaliers VS Celtics & Mavericks VS Thunder Matchup
The USA Men’s Basketball team was announced in April. On this episode, Coach James YouTube go over the roster and explains why they should be able to win the gold medal. In addition, he gives you three players that were snubbed from the roster. Also, Coach previews the series odds and matchup odds for Cavaliers VS Celtics & Mavericks VS Thunder. Who do you think will win?
22m May 07, 2024
22m
80: 5/3: What’s Next for Miami, LA Lakers, New Orleans, & Suns? + Preview GM6: LAC @ DAL
As the first round the NBA Playoffs conclude, the Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Phoenix Suns were eliminated. On this episode, Coach James Young wonders what is next for the future of these franchises. In addition, Coach previews Game 6 of the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers first round series as the Mavericks are up three games to two.
29m May 03, 2024
29m
79: 4/30: Candace Parker Retires + Mark Daigneault Win COTY + NBA Playoffs Preview
On this episode, Coach shares the career of WNBA star Candace as she announced her retirement from professional basketball over the weekend. Next, OKC Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault wins Coach of the Year award after a great performance overall from the team this season. Coach goes over why was Daigneault so successful this season leading the team to a first seed in the Western Conference. ...
27m Apr 30, 2024
27m
78: 4/26: Recap/Preview of Friday’s NBA Playoff Games + Maxey & Reid Winning Awards
The NBA Playoffs continue on with some intriguing matchup happening on Friday (04/26). On this episode, Coach James Young recaps and previews the games for Friday and gives you who should win those Game 3 matchups. In addition, Tyrese Maxey won Most Improved Player award and Naz Reid won 6th Man of the Year award. Coach gives you his opinion on why those player did or did not deserve their re...
21m Apr 26, 2024
21m
77: 4/23: NBA Playoff Game 1 Recap & Game 2 Preview
The NBA Playoffs are in full swing and most of the Game 1 occurred during this past weekend. On this episode, Coach James Young recaps the all Game 1s that happened and preview Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s Game 2s.
24m Apr 23, 2024
24m
76: 4/12: Celtics Sign Jrue Holiday to Massive Deal + John Calipari All-Time Team
Big news for the Celtics as they sign Jrue Holiday to a four-year $135 million contract extension. On this episode, Coach James Young wonders if this was the correct move for Boston’s future. Next, Coach gives you his matchups that he wants to see in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. In addition, Coach, along with a pool of different other coaches came up with the top five women’s basketball...
19m Apr 12, 2024
19m
75: 4/9: Arkansas Hires John Calipari as Next HC + Recap Caitlin Clark’s CBB career + Bucks and Cavs Struggling
On this episode, Coach James Young goes over the breaking news that happened on Sunday as Arkansas hires former Kentucky head coach John Calipari. Whats next for Calipari, how should he structure the Razorbacks’ lineup, how successful can he be there? On the flip side, Coach gives two coaches who can be the next head coach for Kentucky. Next, Coach recaps the women’s national title game as So...
23m Apr 09, 2024
23m
74: 4/5: Eastern and Western Conference Race to the Finals + NCAAW Final Four Preview
As teams in the NBA continue to stamp their tickets to the playoffs, on this episode, Coach James Young wonders who will make it out of the Eastern and Western Conferences to advance to the NBA Finals. However, breaking news as Knicks star Julius Randle is out for the rest of the season right shoulder surgery. It will be a big miss in the lineup for New York. Coach wonders how can the Knicks b...
33m Apr 05, 2024
33m
73: 4/2: Elite 8 Recap + Final Four Preview
As the NCAA Tournament continues on, on this episode, Coach James Young recaps the Elite 8 games from this last week, noting some great performances such as Zach Edey and DJ Burns. In addition, Coach previews the Final Four games, gives you a side to bet on, and tells you his opinion on who should win and make it to the national title game.
17m Apr 02, 2024
17m
72: 3/28: Sweet 16 Preview with Coach Young
As the Sweet 16 of the men’s NCAA Tournament approaches, on this episode, Coach James Young breaks down each matchup, how each team is performing so far, and what his best bets are for each game.
46m Mar 28, 2024
46m
71: 3/26: Multiple Coach Hirings + Marquette All-Time Starting Five With a Sixth Man
Dusty May gets hired by Michigan, Stanford hires Kyle Smith, Danny Sprinkle goes to Washington. Bunch of head coaches on the move after their respective teams got eliminated for the NCAA Tournament, on this episode, Coach James Young wonders how beneficial these head coaching moves for their respective futures. In addition, Coach gives you his most disappointing high-seeded team that got elimi...
27m Mar 26, 2024
27m
70: 3/21: Five of Coach’s All-Time NCAA Tournament Teams
As this year’s NCAA Tournament begins, on this episode, Coach gives you his all-time starting lineup for five teams that made the tournament: North Carolina, Duke, Tennessee, Arizona, and Michigan State.
26m Mar 21, 2024
26m
69: 3/19: Fox Sports Broadcaster & Reporter John Fanta Joins BATR to Talk NCAA Tournament
On this episode, Coach brings back Fox Sports Broadcaster & Reporter John Fanta to talk about how their opinions of the NCAA Tournament bracket. They go through each region and give their cinderella, final four, and national title picks. Do you agree with their plays for the tournament?
23m Mar 19, 2024
23m
68: 3/14: Coach’s Conference Tournament Picks + All-Time Villanova Team
Conference tournaments for men’s basketball is in full swing. On this episode, Coach goes through each of the major conferences and gives you which team should win as well as a sleeper. In addition, Coach gives you his all-time starting lineup and bench for the Villanova Wildcats.
28m Mar 14, 2024
28m
67: 3/12: Karl-Anthony Towns Injured, What’s the Future for the TimberWolves? + Kentucky All-Time Team
As the NBA season strolls on, we’ve got some major injury updates. On this episode, Coach James Young breaks down Karl-Anthony Towns’s and Benedict Mathurin’s injuries and what it means for the futures for the Timberwolves and Pacers respectively. Next, Coach recaps the battle between UNC and Duke over the weekend. In addition, Coach’s gives you his blue blood team that has a chance to make a r...
29m Mar 12, 2024
29m
66: 3/7: Concerns with Certain NBA Teams in the West + UConn All-Time Team
As the NBA season is coming to a close very soon, on this episode, Coach James Young takes a look at the Western Conference of the NBA and shows concerns for some teams that can make a run in the playoffs but might fall short trying to reach the Western Conference Finals, let alone the NBA Finals. Speaking of the West, Coach wonders if the Denver Nuggets are the team to beat as they are the de...
22m Mar 07, 2024
22m
65: 3/5: Caitlin Clark Has Revolutionized Women’s Sports + Houston Cougars All-Time Team
Over the weekend, Iowa star Caitlin is now the all-time leading scoring in college basketball history from both Mens and women’s Division I basketball. On this episode, Coach James Young talks about how Clark has revolutionized women’s sports and sports in general and how this can carry over to the WNBA, since she announced last week that she is declaring for the 2024 WNBA Draft. Speaking brea...
26m Mar 05, 2024
26m
64: 2/29: Pistons HC Monty Williams Furious After No-Foul Call + All-Time Clippers Team
Pistons head coach Monty Williams was furious after there was not a foul called against the Knicks on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. On this episode, Coach James Young discusses why Monty Williams was frustrated after the game from a coach’s perspective. Next, Coach goes over the updated Eastern Conference standings figuring out where teams will be seeded before the playoffs. Next, ...
29m Feb 29, 2024
29m
63: 2/27: How to Combat the Court Storm After Filipowski Injury + Nuggets All-Time Team
Duke forward Kyle Filipowski got injured after the Wake Forest students stormed the court after the Demon Deacons upset Duke during the weekend. On this episode, Coach James Young discusses ways the deal with the students storming the court after an upset. In addition, the Warriors sign head coach Steve Kerr to a two-year $35 million extension. Coach wonders what’s the future for this team for ...
34m Feb 27, 2024
34m
62: 2/22: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Win MVP? + Cavaliers All-Time Lineup
As the second half of the NBA season kicks off, on this episode, Coach James Young resets and takes a look at everything in the NBA, in terms of Eastern and Western Conference win totals, and player awards such as MVP, 6th Man of the Year, Most Improved, and Coach of the Year. In addition, Coach will give you his all-time lineup for Cleveland Cavaliers.
25m Feb 22, 2024
25m
61: 2/20: Nets’ Future After Firing HC Jacque Vaughn + Caitlin Clark Has Change Sports History
The Nets decided to fired head coach Jacque Vaughn and promote Kevin Ollie as their interim head coach. On this episode, Coach James Young wonders where the Nets currently stand in the Eastern Conference and what’s the future for this franchise. Next, Coach discusses the outstanding accomplishment as Caitlin Clark is the all-time leading scorer in women’s college basketball history. How has she...
31m Feb 20, 2024
31m
60: 2/15: Players That Broke Coach’s Heart + Shaq’s Magic Jersey Retirement
On this Valentine’s Day edition, Coach gives you five players that broke his heart over the years as Coach is a Knicks fan. In addition, we recap the astounding performance of Victor Wembanyama’s triple-double with blocks against the Raptors. Also, the Magic retired Shaquille O’Neal’s #32 jersey and Coach discusses why he made such an impact in only four seasons. Speaking of the Magic, Coach gi...
22m Feb 15, 2024
22m
59: 2/13: NBA Trade Deadline Recap + Coach’s Hawks All-Time Team
A good amount of players went left and right before the NBA trade deadline. On this episode, Coach James Young recaps some of the bigger trades that happened especially with the Knicks-Pistons and Mavericks-Wizards trades and how they will impact each of the teams going forward. Next, Coach has three losers do the trade deadline. Do you agree with the teams that he picked? Lastly, Coach gives y...
35m Feb 13, 2024
35m
58: 2/8: Coach’s All Star Snubs + All Time Starting 5 & Bench for Phoenix Suns
The All Star lineups are set to go at Indiana; however, on this episode, Coach James Young gives you players that got snubbed from an All Star selection. Do you agree with his list? Next, in men’s college basketball, there have been some surprisingly good and bad teams throughout the season. You will be shocked with the teams Coach discusses in detail. Lastly, Coach gives you his all-time sta...
34m Feb 08, 2024
34m
57: 2/6: Steph Curry Drops 60 But Still Losses, What Should Warriors Do Now? + All-Time Bucks Starting 5 & Bench
Stephen Curry scored 60 points against the Hawks over the weekend and still lost in overtime. On this episode, Coach James Young wonders what the Warriors should do for the future of the franchise? Next, despite the loss at Madison Square Garden against the Lakers the Knicks have been playing much better basketball without Julius Randle, who has been out of the lineup due to injury for the past...
31m Feb 06, 2024
31m
56: 2/1: NBA Players That Potentially Could Be Traded Before Deadline + All-Time Heat Lineup
With the NBA trade deadline just one week away, on this episode, Coach James Young gives you a list players that could get traded, some include former All Star players that you don’t want to miss. Next, Rockets forward Cam Whitmore has been catching fire recently, putting double-digit points especially in the month of January. What should Houston do to help him be a better scorer in the league?...
27m Feb 01, 2024
27m
55: 1/30: Thunder are Atop in West, What’s Their Peak? + Coach’s Bulls All-Time Starting 5 & Bench
As the All-Star break approaches in the NBA, Coach James Young recaps the historic outing of Luka Doncic’s 73-point game against the Hawks. He also talks about the OKC Thunder, a team that is currently at the top spot of the Western Conference standings. What are the ceilings for both the Mavericks and the Thunder as the season continues? Next, in college basketball, Coach has a big discussion ...
30m Jan 30, 2024
30m
54: 1/25: Bucks Fire Adrian Griffin and Hire Doc Rivers + All Time 76ers Starting Five & Bench
Major news in the Bucks organization as the team fires former head coach Adrian Griffin and then one day later, hires Doc Rivers. On this episode, Coach James Young reacts to what went down in Milwaukee and what’s the future for Giannis and the team for the rest of the season. Next, the Heat acquired Terry Rozier from three Hornets in exchange for Kyle Lowry and a first round pick. Coach explai...
20m Jan 25, 2024
20m
53: 1/23: What are the Odds for Jalen Brunson to Win MVP? + All Time Celtics Starting 5 & Bench
As the All Star break draws closer and we are about to be halfway into the NBA season, on this episode, Coach James Young discusses three teams in the league on how the odds stack up in terms of their current wins totals. Could each of those teams go over or under their projected number? Next, Knicks PG Jalen Brunson has been flourishing in the Big Apple. Is there consideration for him to win t...
20m Jan 23, 2024
20m
52: 1/18: Pascal Siakam gets traded to the Pacers + Coach’s All-Time Lakers Starting 5 & Bench
Big trading news as Pascal Siakam gets traded to the Pacers. On this episode, Coach James Young goes over the trade in detail and what the Raptors and Pacers futures are going forward. Next, with Ja Morant out for the rest of the season and the entire team being banged up with injuries, Coach wonders how Memphis can get back into playoff contention. In addition, the Rockets are slipping a bit ...
32m Jan 18, 2024
32m
51: 1/16: What is Wrong in LA? + Coach’s All-Time Knicks Starting Five
The time is ticking for the Lakers as they have been struggling to win games as this NBA continues. In this episode, Coach James Young talks about what LA and also the Orlando Magic need to do to make a run for the playoffs as the All-Star break comes closer. Next, the Pistons and Wizards make a four-player trade along with a couple of second-round picks, Coach tries to understand why this trad...
32m Jan 16, 2024
32m
50: 1/11: Kawhi Leonard Signs Massive Extension with Clippers + Coach’s All-Time USC WBB Starting 5
Major news for the Clippers as All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard signs a contract extension reportedly worth $153 million on a three-year deal. On this episode, Coach James Young talks about how will Kawhi’s extension have an effect on the Clippers’ future. In addition, he gives you a list of six players that could be moved to different teams before the trade deadline. Coach, then, switches to co...
25m Jan 11, 2024
25m
49: 1/9: Next Moves for Nets + Early Grade for Knicks-Raptors Trade
We are a few games past the trade between the Raptors and Knicks, on this episode, Coach James Young recaps the impressive starts for OG Anunoby, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley on their new respective teams. In addition, Coach discusses where Raptors forward Pascal Siakam should be traded. Coach, then, goes on to talk about what the Nets and Hawks need to do to get back into playoff content...
35m Jan 09, 2024
35m
48: 1/4: NCAA Men’s Basketball Picks with College Basketball Insider Jeff Goodman
On this special episode, Coach James Young talks with college basketball insider and the co-founder of the Field of 68, Jeff Goodman. Coach goes over some of the conferences and asks Goodman who will win. In addition, Goodman gives you his teams to make it to the Final Four and to win the national title.
32m Jan 04, 2024
32m
47: 1/2: Knicks/Raptors Trade Recap + Pistons End Losing Streak, Are They the Worst Team in NBA?
The first major trade this season in the NBA has happened between the Raptors and Knicks. On this episode, Coach James Young recaps the entire trade in detail and discusses why it benefits both teams, especially with the impactful play of O.G. Anunoby on the Knicks and Immanuel Quickley on the Raptors. The Pistons have broken there long losing streak and Coach believes they are not the worst te...
26m Jan 02, 2024
26m
46: 12/28: What Do the Raptors and Jazz Need to do to Make It Back to the Playoffs? + AP Top 25 Rankings
Can Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets repeat as NBA Championship? Coach James Young gives you his thoughts on how Denver is performing this season. In addition, he explains what the Raptors and Jazz need to get back into playoff contention. Lastly, Coach goes over Week 8’s AP Top 25 Mens college basketball rankings and why he believes that Purdue is not the best team in the country.
29m Dec 28, 2023
29m
45: 12/25: NBA Teams’ Christmas List
We have a Christmas special for you as Coach James Young runs through each of the NBA teams and what each of them need as the season goes on. Whether that’s bench depth, more effort from a specific player, or make a trade happen, Coach will give his list and yes, he made sure he checked it twice for you.
27m Dec 26, 2023
27m
44: 12/21: Jalen Brunson’s Thriving with the Knicks + Trouble in the Valley with Kevin Durant and the Suns?
Everything is heating up in the NBA as, on this episode, Coach James Young discusses why Knicks guard Jalen Guard is considered the best acquisition from this past free agency. In addition, Coach talks about the struggles in both Atlanta and Phoenix and how both teams can improve as the season goes on. Also, he goes over the dynamic duo of Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic and how far th...
24m Dec 21, 2023
24m
43: 12/19: Clippers Are They Finally a Serious Title Contender? + Who Will Win DPOY Award?
Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is making his return from his 25-game suspension, on this episode, Coach James Young wonders if Memphis can still make a push for a playoff spot with Morant coming back to the lineup. In addition, the Clippers are on a hot streak as of late. Coach discusses why this season can be the team’s chance to be a serious title contender. Also, he breaks down the progression o...
28m Dec 19, 2023
28m
42: 12/14: MBB: Who’s Been Impressive & Who’s Been Concerning? Coach’s Top WBB Players of All-Time
We are diving into college basketball for both women’s and men’s as Coach James Young goes over some of the men’s basketball teams that have been very impressive to start the season, while talking about teams are raising concerns come March Madness. In addition, Coach gives you his top 5 greatest women’s basketball players of all-time as well as some honorable mention. Do you agree with his list?
27m Dec 14, 2023
27m
41: 12/12: Lakers Win In-Season Cup, Potential NBA Champs? + How NBA Rookies are Doing So Far
The NBA In-Season Tournament has concluded as the Lakers win over the Pacers. On this episode, Coach James Young recaps cup final and what it can mean for the Lakers when the postseason playoffs come around. In addition, he discusses which team in the In-Season Tournament will not likely have a successful rest of the season. Coach will also take a look at how the rookies, such as Victor Wemben...
33m Dec 12, 2023
33m
40: 12/7: What’s Wrong with the Pistons? + Can UConn go Back-to-Back?
Only four teams remain in the In-Season Tournament and on this episode Coach James Young recaps the quarterfinals and previews the semifinal round. In addition, he discusses why the Pelicans have been performing well throughout the season and in the tournament. Pistons - we didn’t forget about you - Coach goes through why the Pistons have awful so far. Coach will give you his pick for the Most...
30m Dec 07, 2023
30m
39: 12/5: In-Season Tournament Preview + Major Upset in CBB
The In-Season Tournament is finally here and on this episode, Coach James Young discusses each matchup and who will win it all. In addition, he discusses the great start for the Milwaukee Bucks and how Damian Lillard has been fitting with the team but expresses concerns as the season goes along. Coach also explains why the Pacers have been dominant in scoring the ball - will it help them when t...
28m Dec 05, 2023
28m
38: 11/30: The NBA In-Season Tournament is a Success + Coach’s Top 10 NBA Players
The NBA In-Season Tournament Bracket is set and Coach James Young shares his thoughts about why Commissioner Adam Silver and the league did a great job with the constructing the tournament. Coaches and players had game plans for each game of the tournament, which made it more entertaining. Coach will also give you his top 10 NBA players so far this season. Do you agree with his list?
26m Nov 30, 2023
26m
37: 11/28: Title Run Over for the Warriors? + Is OKC the Next Powerhouse?
With the crazy continuation of the NBA and college basketball seasons, Coach James Young discusses why the OKC Thunder and Orlando Magic have been two of the better teams in the NBA so far and why the chase for more championships in Golden State might be over for the Warriors. In addition, Coach goes over the PAC-12 and why he believes that USC is the team to beat in the conference. Also, he t...
32m Nov 28, 2023
32m
36: 11/23: NCAAM Talk: Is Kansas the Best Team in the Country? Is Miami a Sleeper Pick?
It’s going down with college basketball and Coach James Young. Coach goes through each of the big conferences in college basketball such as the ACC, BIG 10, BIG EAST, SEC, and others discussing the odds-on favorites to win each conference, but also who he thinks will actually win and which teams are a sleeper picks. In addition, Coach will give his early picks for the Final Four - you may, or ...
37m Nov 23, 2023
37m
35: 11/21: Rockets’ Sengun Tearing Up the NBA, What to do with Jordan Poole, & Paige Bueckers is the Best Player in WBB
Will Wizards guard Jordan Poole be on another team very soon? How far can the Miami Hurricanes go when March Madness arrives? Is Paige Bueckers the best women’s college basketball player in the country? In this episode, Coach James Young discusses why the Houston Rockets and center Alperen Sengun has been doing very well this season, why Jordan Poole is not a great fit with the Wizards, and why...
30m Nov 21, 2023
30m
34: 11/16: Can Kentucky win the Natty? Can the Big 10 Step Up? + More with Fox Sports’ John Fanta
It’s time for college basketball talk with Coach James Young, who brings along Fox Sports Broadcaster and Reporter John Fanta. Coach chats with Fanta about multiple topics including recapping the 11/13 Michigan vs St. John’s game, Villanova expectations this season, and how underrated Marquette head coach Shaka Smart is. Also, Coach asks John if the Big Ten Conference teams can step up when Ma...
20m Nov 16, 2023
20m
33: 11/14: 76ers Much Better Without Harden + What’s Wrong with the Bucks?
As the NBA and college basketball season is underway, Coach James Young shares his biggest takes on topics such as why Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is a dark horse for MVP, why Cavaliers big men Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley don’t work, and why James Harden leaving the 76ers was the best move for the team. In addition, Coach goes on to talk about how to handle Victor Wembanyama's minutes...
40m Nov 14, 2023
40m
32: 11/7: Move Over NFL, It's Basketball Season!
Dive into the latest basketball trends, as Coach dissects topics like the Grizzlies' concerns, the erratic performances of Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson of the Knicks, promising young teams making waves, and his reservations about the Celtics and Bucks. The podcast also provides valuable betting insights, such as a nugget on Victor Wembanyama's points props. Additionally, it explores the ...
49m Nov 07, 2023
49m