# hoop (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover hoop. Page: Feed: --- ## [HC Extra - August 16, 2026](https://hoopscompanion.substack.com/p/hc-extra-august-16-2026) _2026-08-16 · Hoops Companion Newsletter · Hoops Companion Newsletter_ 10 of the best things I saw this week ## [Heyen Hoops Academy Winter Teams | Boys & Girls Tryouts | Saturday, August 22](https://heyenhoops.substack.com/p/heyen-hoops-academy-winter-teams-92b) _2026-08-15 · Heyen Hoops · Heyen Hoops_ 3rd-8th Girls | 3rd-6th Boys ## [TOMORROW, August 15 | Coach Development Clinic | Heyen Hoops | LAST CHANCE!](https://heyenhoops.substack.com/p/tomorrow-august-15-coach-development) _2026-08-14 · Heyen Hoops · Heyen Hoops_ Jr. High, High School, Parent Coaches, Travel Coaches! ## [All the Hoops Companion Frameworks in One Place](https://hoopscompanion.substack.com/p/all-the-hoops-companion-frameworks) _2026-08-14 · Hoops Companion Newsletter · Hoops Companion Newsletter_ SCORE, STOP, BASE, and DNA - oh my! ## [HC EXTRA - August 9, 2026](https://hoopscompanion.substack.com/p/hc-extra-august-9-2026) _2026-08-09 · Hoops Companion Newsletter · Hoops Companion Newsletter_ 10 of the best things I saw this week ## [Heyen Hoops Fall 3v3 Leagues | 3rd/4th Boys | 5/6th & 7/8th Girls | 5/6th & 7/8th Boys](https://heyenhoops.substack.com/p/heyen-hoops-fall-3v3-leagues-3rd4th) _2026-08-06 · Heyen Hoops · Heyen Hoops_ 3rd/4th Boys | 5/6th & 7/8th Girls | 5/6th & 7/8th Boys ## [Heyen Hoops Academy Winter Teams | Boys & Girls Tryouts | THIS SUNDAY!](https://heyenhoops.substack.com/p/heyen-hoops-academy-winter-teams-91d) _2026-08-05 · Heyen Hoops · Heyen Hoops_ 3rd-8th Girls | 3rd-6th Boys | 2 Tryout Dates ## [14 Defensive Wrinkles To Consider](https://hoopscompanion.substack.com/p/14-defensive-wrinkles-to-consider) _2026-07-30 · Hoops Companion Newsletter · Hoops Companion Newsletter_ Steal a few of these ## [3v3 Leagues are BACK! | 3rd/4th Boys | 5/6th & 7/8th Girls | 5/6th & 7/8th Boys](https://heyenhoops.substack.com/p/3v3-leagues-are-back-3rd4th-boys) _2026-07-29 · Heyen Hoops · Heyen Hoops_ 3rd/4th Boys | 5/6th & 7/8th Girls | 5/6th & 7/8th Boys ## [Heyen Hoops Academy Winter Teams | Boys & Girls Tryouts | COMING SOON!](https://heyenhoops.substack.com/p/heyen-hoops-academy-winter-teams) _2026-07-29 · Heyen Hoops · Heyen Hoops_ 3rd-8th Girls | 3rd-6th Boys | 2 Tryout Dates ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qPgl1aeBEn8P) _2026-07-29 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## [Heyen Hoops ADULT Basketball Club?!?!?!?](https://heyenhoops.substack.com/p/heyen-hoops-adult-basketball-club) _2026-07-29 · Heyen Hoops · Heyen Hoops_ STARTS ON SEPTEMBER 14TH | Pre-Register NOW! ## [HC Extra (July 25, 2026)](https://hoopscompanion.substack.com/p/hc-extra-july-25-2026) _2026-07-25 · Hoops Companion Newsletter · Hoops Companion Newsletter_ 10 of the best things I saw this week ## [The 10 Most Popular Tweets in the Last Year](https://hoopscompanion.substack.com/p/the-10-most-popular-tweets-in-the) _2026-07-24 · Hoops Companion Newsletter · Hoops Companion Newsletter_ Enjoy these bangers ## [Heyen Hoops WINTER LEAGUE! - Boys & Girls Teams (3rd-6th Grade)](https://heyenhoops.substack.com/p/heyen-hoops-winter-league-boys-and) _2026-07-21 · Heyen Hoops · Heyen Hoops_ REGISTER YOUR TEAM HERE! ## [Coach Development Clinic | Heyen Hoop](https://heyenhoops.substack.com/p/coach-development-clinic-heyen-hoop-75d) _2026-07-21 · Heyen Hoops · Heyen Hoops_ Jr. High, High School, Parent Coaches, Travel Coaches! ## [Heyen Hoops Training is Ramping Up! ALL AGES + ELITE HIGH SCHOOL](https://heyenhoops.substack.com/p/heyen-hoops-training-is-ramping-up) _2026-07-19 · Heyen Hoops · Heyen Hoops_ Whether you’re looking for UNLIMITED Training or a Flexible Option that fits your schedule, we have a program for every athlete! ## [HC Extra - July 18, 2026](https://hoopscompanion.substack.com/p/hc-extra-july-18-2026) _2026-07-18 · Hoops Companion Newsletter · Hoops Companion Newsletter_ 10 of the best things I saw this week ## [How to Be Elite at In-Game Adjustments](https://hoopscompanion.substack.com/p/how-to-be-elite-at-in-game-adjustments) _2026-07-17 · Hoops Companion Newsletter · Hoops Companion Newsletter_ GUEST POST from Hilly Hoops ## [6 Plays I've Liked Lately](https://hoopscompanion.substack.com/p/6-plays-ive-liked-lately) _2026-07-14 · Hoops Companion Newsletter · Hoops Companion Newsletter_ A few plays for July 2026 ## [HC EXTRA - July 5, 2026 (Free for everyone)](https://hoopscompanion.substack.com/p/hc-extra-july-5-2026-free-for-everyone) _2026-07-13 · Hoops Companion Newsletter · Hoops Companion Newsletter_ 10 of the best things I saw this week ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9sbjuhVfCcDn) _2026-07-13 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Chaz Coleman’s UT Exit | Talkin’ Vol Summer Hoops w/ VFL Mark Griffin | Josh Elander’s Portal Heater | The RTI Low-Down](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/06/28/chaz-colemans-ut-exit-talkin-vol-summer-hoops-w-vfl-mark-griffin-josh-elanders-portal-heater-the-rti-low-down/) _2026-06-28 · Ric Butler · | Rocky Top Insider_ On this episode of The RTI Low-Down, hosts Bob Baskerville and Chris Low return from a summer break to dive into some major Tennessee Athletics news over the last few weeks. Bob and Chris begin by diving into the Chaz Coleman news with Tennessee Football, and also talk about Josh Elander’s strong transfer portal stretch \[…\] The post Chaz Coleman’s UT Exit | Talkin’ Vol Summer Hoops w/ VFL Mark… ## [Revisiting the 1972-73 Knicks](https://hoopsanalyst.com/revisiting-the-1972-73-knicks/) _2026-06-12 · Harlan Schreiber · Hoops Analyst_ As you probably heard, the Knicks are on the verge of their first title since 1972-73. That got me thinking about that last title team. While they are well-remembered for winning a second title for the Walt Frazier-Willis Reed core, most nostalgia focuses on the 1969-70 title and the epic Finals against the Lakers. \[ \] The post Revisiting the 1972-73 Knicks first appeared on Hoops Analyst . ## [Latest on Chaz Coleman | Tennessee Baseball’s NCAAT Exit | Softball’s WCWS Run | The RTI Low-Down](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/06/01/latest-on-chaz-coleman-tennessee-baseballs-ncaat-exit-softballs-wcws-run-the-rti-low-down/) _2026-06-01 · Ric Butler · | Rocky Top Insider_ On this episode of The RTI Low-Down, Bob Baskerville talks with Chris Low about all the latest happenings around Tennessee Athletics! The guys talk Tennessee baseball’s season-ending loss in the Chapel Hill Regional, the latest on Vol football’s Chaz Coleman and Lady Vols softball’s WCWS run. All that and more… download and subscribe TODAY! – \[…\] The post Latest on Chaz Coleman | Tennessee… ## [Revisiting Shawn Kemp for Vin Baker](https://hoopsanalyst.com/revisiting-shawn-kemp-for-vin-baker/) _2026-05-26 · Harlan Schreiber · Hoops Analyst_ By popular demand, we are going to do an examination of the October 1997 three-way trade where the Sonics sent their star power forward Shawn Kemp to Cleveland and received back Vin Baker (the Bucks, acting as an intermediary, received Terrell Brandon and Tyrone Hill from Cleveland). This trade portended imminent decline for both the \[ \] The post Revisiting Shawn Kemp for Vin Baker first appeared… ## [Tennessee Transfer Tyler Lundblade Talks Vols’ Offensive Firepower | Vol Baseball & SEC Tournament Draw | The RTI Low-Down](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/05/18/tennessee-transfer-tyler-lundblade-talks-vols-offensive-firepower-vol-baseball-sec-tournament-draw-the-rti-low-down/) _2026-05-18 · Ric Butler · | Rocky Top Insider_ On this episode of The RTI Low-Down, Rocky Top Insider’s Ryan Schumpert fills in for Bob Baskerville and talks with Chris Low about all the latest happenings around Tennessee Athletics! The guys talk Tennessee Baseball’s weekend against Oklahoma as well as UT’s upcoming SEC Tournament draw. Ryan and Chris are also joined by Tennessee transfer \[…\] The post Tennessee Transfer Tyler Lundblade Talks… ## [Vol Baseball’s Renewed Postseason Hopes | Talkin’ Vol Hoops SuperTeam w/ Chris Dortch | The RTI Low-Down](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/05/11/vol-baseballs-renewed-postseason-hopes-talkin-vol-hoops-superteam-w-chris-dortch-the-rti-low-down/) _2026-05-11 · Ric Butler · | Rocky Top Insider_ On this episode of The RTI Low-Down, hosts Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are diving into Tennessee Baseball’s HUGE weekend against the Texas Longhorns! The guys talk about the Vols’ series victory, the tide turning in Knoxville, and what this weekend may have done for Tennessee’s postseason chances. Chris and Bob are also joined by \[…\] The post Vol Baseball’s Renewed Postseason Hopes | Talkin’ Vol… ## [Talking “Extreme Makeover: Vol Hoops Edition” with Rick Barnes | Vol Baseball’s Missed Opportunity | The RTI Low-Down](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/05/03/talking-extreme-makeover-vol-hoops-edition-with-rick-barnes-vol-baseballs-missed-opportunity-the-rti-low-down/) _2026-05-04 · Ric Butler · | Rocky Top Insider_ On this episode of The RTI Low-Down, hosts Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are joined by Tennessee Basketball head coach Rick Barnes to talk ALL things Vol Hoops! The guys talk with Coach Barnes about the new transfer portal additions that Tennessee brought in this offseason, why UT has assembled its roster the way it \[…\] The post Talking “Extreme Makeover: Vol Hoops Edition” with Rick Barnes | Vol… ## [Nate Ament’s Big NBA Decision, Vols in the NFL Draft, and Tennessee Baseball’s Big Weekend! | The RTI Low-Down](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/04/27/nate-aments-big-nba-decision-vols-in-the-nfl-draft-and-tennessee-baseballs-big-weekend-the-rti-low-down/) _2026-04-27 · Ric Butler · | Rocky Top Insider_ On this episode of The RTI Low-Down, hosts Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are diving into a big news week in the world of Tennessee Athletics! The guys begin the show by discussing Tennessee’s activity in the NFL Draft and their thoughts on the landing spots for the VFLs. Bob and Chris also talk about \[…\] The post Nate Ament’s Big NBA Decision, Vols in the NFL Draft, and Tennessee Baseball’s Big… ## [Revisiting Michael Jordan’s 63-Point Game](https://hoopsanalyst.com/revisiting-michael-jordans-63-point-game/) _2026-04-25 · Harlan Schreiber · Hoops Analyst_ Hard as it is to believe, we are now at the 40th anniversary of the highest scoring playoff game in NBA history: Michael Jordan’s 63-point masterpiece against the Celtics. The story of the game is well known. Boston would prevail in double-overtime and Larry Bird famously remarked that the performance was “God disguised as Michael \[ \] The post Revisiting Michael Jordan’s 63-Point Game first… ## [Vol Hoops Commit Terrence Hill Jr. Joins The Show! | Tennessee Winning the Portal | The RTI Low-Down | The RTI Low-Down](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/04/19/vol-hoops-commit-terrence-hill-jr-joins-the-show-tennessee-winning-the-portal-the-rti-low-down-the-rti-low-down/) _2026-04-20 · Ric Butler · | Rocky Top Insider_ On this episode of The RTI Low-Down, hosts Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are joined by Tennessee Basketball commit Terrence Hill Jr. to talk about why he picked the Volunteers, Rick Barnes’ impact, and much more! The guys also talk about Tennessee’s winning moves in the portal, takeaways from Tennessee Football’s spring game, Vol Baseball’s \[…\] The post Vol Hoops Commit Terrence Hill Jr. Joins The… ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DGCG6hAnLfRR) _2026-04-20 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [NBA Playoffs 2025-26 Quick Thoughts](https://hoopsanalyst.com/nba-playoffs-2025-26-quick-thoughts/) _2026-04-19 · Harlan Schreiber · Hoops Analyst_ The playoffs are here again, and it’s time to examine some of the key questions that stand out—FAQ style…. Yes, the Oklahoma City Thunder are favorites, but are they prohibitive favorites? OKC lapped the field again, going 64–18 despite some key injuries and a general sense that they eased up after their amazing start. Their \[ \] The post NBA Playoffs 2025-26 Quick Thoughts first appeared on Hoops… ## [Spring Football Update | Vol Hoops Portal News | Another Vol Baseball Meltdown | The RTI Low-Down](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/04/05/spring-football-update-vol-hoops-portal-news-another-vol-baseball-meltdown-the-rti-low-down/) _2026-04-06 · Ric Butler · | Rocky Top Insider_ On this episode of The RTI Low-Down, hosts Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are breaking down the latest news around Tennessee Athletics from the past week. The guys talk Tennessee Football’s spring camp slate with the Orange & White Game less than a week away and potential storylines they are looking forward to. Bob and \[…\] The post Spring Football Update | Vol Hoops Portal News | Another Vol… ## [Tennessee Basketball’s Electric Weekend in Philly Leads to the Sweet 16 | State of the Lady Vols | The RTI Low-Down](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/03/24/tennessee-basketballs-electric-weekend-in-philly-leads-to-the-sweet-16-state-of-the-lady-vols-the-rti-low-down/) _2026-03-24 · Ric Butler · | Rocky Top Insider_ On this episode of The RTI Low-Down, hosts Bob Baskerville and Chris Low are breaking down Tennessee Basketball’s electric weekend in Philadelphia with wins in the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. Bob and Chris dive into UT’s wins over Miami (OH) and Virginia before turning their attention to Friday’s Sweet 16 matchup against \[…\] The post Tennessee Basketball’s Electric Weekend in Philly… ## [Tennessee Gets NCAA Tournament Foe, What’s Next For Lady Vols Hoops, Vol Baseball’s SEC Opener | The RTI Low-Down](https://www.rockytopinsider.com/2026/03/15/tennessee-gets-ncaa-tournament-foe-whats-next-for-lady-vols-hoops-vol-baseballs-sec-opener-the-rti-low-down/) _2026-03-16 · Ric Butler · | Rocky Top Insider_ On this episode of The RTI Low-Down, hosts Chris Low and Bob Baskerville are breaking down the latest Tennessee Basketball news on Selection Sunday. The guys discuss Tennessee’s showing in the SEC Tournament and what’s in store for the Vols in the NCAA Tournament. Bob and Chris also discuss the latest storylines around Lady Vols \[…\] The post Tennessee Gets NCAA Tournament Foe, What’s Next For Lady… ## [Revisiting Wilt’s Knee Injury Comeback](https://hoopsanalyst.com/revisiting-wilts-knee-injury-comeback/) _2026-03-08 · Harlan Schreiber · Hoops Analyst_ Last night, ten months after a catastrophic Achilles injury, Jayson Tatum made his amazing return to the court. He put up 15 points, 12 boards, and 7 assists in only 27 minutes. While it is premature to say Tatum is totally back to pre-injury form, early returns are quite encouraging. In our current argumentative culture, \[ \] The post Revisiting Wilt’s Knee Injury Comeback first appeared on Hoops… ## [Hoops Analyst Podcast 2: Talking ABA and Soul Power with Jason Levin](https://hoopsanalyst.com/hoops-analyst-podcast-2-talking-aba-and-soul-power-with-jason-levin/) _2026-02-19 · Harlan Schreiber · Hoops Analyst_ The post Hoops Analyst Podcast 2: Talking ABA and Soul Power with Jason Levin first appeared on Hoops Analyst . ## [The Allen Iverson 76ers FAQ](https://hoopsanalyst.com/the-allen-iverson-76ers-faq/) _2026-02-02 · Harlan Schreiber · Hoops Analyst_ It’s hard to believe but the 76ers’ last Finals appearance is going on its 25th anniversary. I thought this would be a good time to go back and do a moderate dive on the 2000-01 76ers, a gritty group built around Allen Iverson and a bunch of role players. If you don’t recall, the 76ers \[ \] The post The Allen Iverson 76ers FAQ first appeared on Hoops Analyst . ## [The Trae Young Trade FAQ](https://hoopsanalyst.com/the-trae-young-trade-faq/) _2026-01-11 · Harlan Schreiber · Hoops Analyst_ Let’s explore a few thoughts on the Trae Young deal, FAQ style: Is this trade a big deal? Yes and no. Trae has been a charismatic star and the face of the Hawks franchise since 2018. On the other hand, the return (Corey Kispert and a 34-year-old CJ McCollum) shows that, objectively, this \[ \] The post The Trae Young Trade FAQ first appeared on Hoops Analyst . ## [On Billy Donovan and Playoff Futility](https://hoopsanalyst.com/on-billy-donovan-and-playoff-futility/) _2025-11-17 · Harlan Schreiber · Hoops Analyst_ After a nice start to the season, the Bulls have regressed back to the .500ish play-in team that they have been basically the entire decade so far. Coach Billy Donovan has overseen this entire run of mediocrity. For the past five years, the Bulls have made a single playoff appearance and won only one playoff \[ \] The post On Billy Donovan and Playoff Futility first appeared on Hoops Analyst . ## [Q&A with Paul Knepper on his new book: Moses Malone, The Life of a Basketball Prophet](https://hoopsanalyst.com/qa-with-paul-knepper-on-his-new-book-moses-malone-the-life-of-a-basketball-prophet/) _2025-10-29 · Harlan Schreiber · Hoops Analyst_ For a change of pace, we did an in-depth via podcast instead of words. We had a great time getting into with the weeds with Paul Knepper about Moses Malone and his cool new book: The post Q&A with Paul Knepper on his new book: Moses Malone, The Life of a Basketball Prophet first appeared on Hoops Analyst .