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The Basketball Podcast

Chris Oliver
Player Development
Basketball
Basketball Coaching
Coaching Philosophy
Coaching
Team Culture
Coaching Strategies
Basketball Immersion
Analytics
NBA
Mental Health
Youth Sports
Youth Basketball
Defensive Strategies
Defense
Team Dynamics
NCAA Tournament
G League
Leadership
Analytics In Sports

This is the podcast where you will hear real basketball coaching conversations. Whether you are a new or experienced coach at any level of basketball these coaching conversations will give you practical ideas to stimulate your coaching and make what you do even better.

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Latest Episodes

University of Michigan women's basketball head coach Kim Barnes Arico, discussed her philosophy of building "the hardest working team in America" through practice analytics that track intangible aspects like communication, diving for balls, and takin... more

Cal State East Bay head basketball coach Bryan Rooney discussing his team's historic 33-1 season and their connecting style of play. Rooney explained how his team implemented the "tagging up" system where all five players engage in defensive reboundi... more

Before becoming the head coach of the Portland Fire, Alex Sarama was a Basketball Immersion member learning, questioning, and exploring a games approach to coaching with Basketball Immersion founder Chris Oliver.

In this revisited 2018 episode of Th... more

Duke Associate Head Coach Chris Carrawell, where he discussed his coaching philosophy, offensive and defensive systems, and player development approaches at Duke University. Carrawell explained how Duke's offense is built around creating spacing and ... more

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Alex Sarama
Basketball Immersion member turned head coach
Basketball Immersion / Portland Fire
Episode: Alex Sarama from Basketball Immersion to the WNBA (EP429)
Chris Carrawell
Duke Associate Head Coach
Duke University
Episode: Chris Carrawell on Duke Basketball (EP428)
Stephen Silas
USA Basketball head coach
USA Basketball
Episode: Stephen Silas on Training Camp and Practice Preparation (EP427)
Charles Klask
NBA coach with Nuggets staff history and international coaching experience
NBA (Denver Nuggets staff), Senegal National Team
Episode: Charles Klask on Conceptual Defense (EP425)
Steve Donahue
Head Coach, Saint Joseph's University
Saint Joseph's University
Episode: Steve Donahue on Teaching the Game that Wins (EP424)
Easton Bazzoli
Head Coach, Gannon University Men's Basketball
Gannon University
Episode: Easton Bazzoli on The System That Won (EP423)
Arthur Moreira
University of Idaho head coach
University of Idaho
Episode: Arthur Moreira on Building a Winning Standard (EP421)
Matt Wise
Head coach, Samford women's basketball
Samford University
Episode: Matt Wise on Navigating the Highs and Lows (EP420)
Tony Irons
Head men's basketball coach at Mineral Area College
Mineral Area College
Episode: Tony Irons on Elite Coaching Perspectives (EP419)

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Chris Oliver
Host of The Basketball Podcast

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 822 ratings
  • Gold

    Podcast Addict
    4
    cdubya
    6 months ago
  • The Most Advanced Basketball Strategy By Far

    This podcast has won me games. Enough said. You think you talk basketball strategy with your assistants? It’s nothing as deep as what you are about to hear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A3OOO
    United Statesa year ago
  • Super Thoughtful modern and practical

    Smart well thought out and packed with great tips for basketball coaches. Modern methods that take into account todays youth and the challenges of connecting with them

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    estabanM
    United States2 years ago
  • This podcast is great for any basketball coach. I highly enjoy listening to it. It makes you evaluate your coaching.

    Audible
    5
    MWood
    United States3 years ago
  • awesome!

    This podcast is great for any basketball coach. I highly enjoy listening to it. It makes you evaluate your coaching.

    Audible
    5
    MWood
    United States3 years ago

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Coaches praise practical, no-fluff insights and actionable strategies.
Some reviews note occasional promotional segments but still find the content highly valuable.
The show is a go-to resource for improving coaching practice and program culture.

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Easton Bazzoli on The System That Won (EP423)
Q: Can you describe the system to the audience?
The system centers on constant, relentless pressure with a transition-oriented, decision-driven approach that emphasizes high IQ, purposeful pace, and teaching players to think on the floor rather than rely on fixed plays.
Matt Wise on Navigating the Highs and Lows (EP420)
Q: What were some mid-season adjustments you ended up making from your initial plans?
We abandoned an off-the-ball screening motion that wasn't clicking, showed clips from another team to the players, and adopted a different offensive approach that emphasized toughness and defense; this shift helped us avoid stagnation and improved our execution and defensive stops, ultimately contributing to better offensive efficiency.
Tony Irons on Elite Coaching Perspectives (EP419)
Q: How do you balance competition and learning in practice to maximize growth rather than just winning?
Every drill is framed as competitive, but the aim is winning through learning. We reward communication, decision-making, and effort, and we run live, game-like scenarios to force players to adapt and learn from mistakes.
Tony Irons on Elite Coaching Perspectives (EP419)
Q: You talked about developing players across JuCo, EYBL, and high school. What's one practical way coaches can manage this transient roster while still building a cohesive program?
Treat JuCo like a university-to-degree model: emphasize long-term relationships, clear developmental paths, and accountability that isn't tied to a single season, while using EYBL or other short-window formats to sharpen readiness and adaptability.
Roneeka Hodges on Player-First Coaching (EP416)
Q: How do you balance trust and control as a new head coach?
She emphasizes building relationships first, understanding players, and knowing when to step in; the goal is to preserve autonomy while making timely strategic adjustments based on flow and game context.

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A practical coaching-focused podcast that features in-depth conversations with college and professional basketball coaches and program leaders. Episodes center on habits, leadership, player development, program culture, and tactical decision-making, often highlighting how to build resilient teams within budgetary and roster constraints. Noteworthy are the guest diversity across levels (college to pro), a strong emphasis on actionable frameworks and real-world drills, and sponsor integrations that keep the content grounded in applied basketball practice. Potential listeners include current and aspiring coaches seeking proven strategies, as well as sponsors looking to reach dedicated basketball coaching audiences.

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Recent guests on The Basketball Podcast include:

1. Alex Sarama
2. Chris Carrawell
3. Stephen Silas
4. Charles Klask
5. Steve Donahue
6. Easton Bazzoli
7. Arthur Moreira
8. Matt Wise

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