Chris Roney

Ballcourt - The World of Basketball with Coach Drew. Season 1 Episode 9. 9/14/2019. Coach Drew talks about the events and issues in the world of basketball.

This week's episode, Coach Drew highlights the accomplishment of 38 year old Iso Joe Johnson of getting signed to Detroit Pistons after appearing in the Big 3 league. Also discussed in this episode: Shawn Livingston's Retirement; Dwayne Wade teasing a come-back; The new Charles Barkley Statue. WNBA: Aza Wilson, Elena Delle Donne, Sue Byrd, Diamond DeShields, Dianna Taurasi, WNBA Championships. Anthony Davis' goal to be on the All Defensive Team; Buffed Dwight Howard .

FIBA World Cup - US Team lost a few games and won a few games. Coach Drew breaks down the Men's FIBA games leading up to the Finals.

NBL - Lamelo Ball's first Pre-Season Game.

Let's Kick It - Basketball Shoes reviewed: LeBron 17; Jordan 12; Zion Williamson - Jordan 34; Adidas Harden IV

Shady or Genius - Lonzo Ball discusses the ZO2.

Why You Ball? - Coach Drew brings the spotlight on two up and coming middle school ballers: Anaya Williams and Naya Marshall.

Drill of the Day.

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Ballcourt - The World of Basketball with Coach Drew. Season 1 Episode 9.  9/1/2019.  

Coach Drew invites Azariah Manning from CWN's Fusion Sports Show to co-host this week's episode.  Discussions include FIBA World Cup; Lebron James trademark of Taco Tuesday; Carmelo Anthony possibly landing a contract; Demarcus Cousins' arrest warrant; Sierra Canyon High School Exhibition Game in China; WNBA Playoffs; Eric Gordon and the Houston Rockets hidden tricks and grenades.

Why You Ball highlights Harold Yu and Esa Silver

Let's Kick it features:  Nike + Gortex Air Force 1; Nike Zoom Kobe Pro 5; Volume 4 Adidas Harden

Drill of the day: 3x3x3 Dribbling 

BallCourt - The World of Basketball with Coach Drew  Season 1 EP 8. August 16.  In this episode, Coach Drew talks about the pettiness between the Lakers and the Clippers.  Also discussed is DeMarcus Cousins' injury; Lebron James' dedication of a basketball court; USA FIBA; Ty Lu's hiring as assistant coach for the Clippers, WNBA, NBL and the Sierra Canyon HS Basketball Team.

BallCourt - The World of Basketball with Coach Drew  Season 1 EP 7. August 8.  In this episode, Coach Drew talks about the apparently consistent theme in basketball - everybody hating on Lebron and the shameless new NCAA Rich Paul Rule.  Also discussed in this episode: Ben Simmons getting carded in Melbourne, Australia; Kyle Kuzma steps up  - will the Lakers have a Big 3?; Jimmy Butler; the highly anticipated WNBA 2K edition; Brittney Griner's major get-down in her latest game. The $2Mil Basketball Tournament; Carmelo Anthony and the USA Men's World Cup Team.  

 4 new shoes are highlighted on the Let's Kick It segment:  Air Jordan IV; Nike Academy Collection; Kobe Next; Gordon Hayward Signature Shoes.

Drill of the week: Baseline Shooting

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BallCourt - The World of Basketball with Coach Drew  Season 1 EP 6. August 1.  In this episode, Coach Drew notifies Jeremy Lin that his 15 minutes of fame may almost be over.  Spend the next few minutes wisely; Carmelo Anthony deserves a farewell tour;  Erica "Wow" Wheeler and her beyond impressive take over of the WNBA All-Star Game; and Ode to King Lebron.  Lebron James' recent support of his son Bronny and other remarkable feats deserves much more respect than being socialized by negative comments.   Also covered are Drew League and the NBL.  Let's Kick It - features new shoes being released and Drill of the Day.   

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BallCourt - The World of Basketball with Coach Drew  Season 1 EP 5. July 23.  In this episode, Coach Drew digs down into the Magic Johnson Blame Game.  Everyone blamed Magic for botching the deal with Kawhi Leonard to bring Kawhi to the Lakers.  Prior to that, Magic was blamed for the Lakers front office being a mess, despite the fact that the office was unprofessionally talking about him and sent him copies of emails by mistake tearing down his character.   He waited until end of the season, attempted to offer a fix for the problem by removing staff involved, he was denied - so he quit.    In this week's episode, Drew takes another look at the new Magic blame game.  Did Magic botch the deal or is there something more sinister going on?  

Also discussed, Tim Duncan, James Harden, Kostas Antetokounmpo, Lebron James, Aja Wilson, Natasha Howard, WNBA, LV Aces, NBL, Australia, WNBA All Star Game, Drew League, Jayson Tatum, James Dolan, Kyrie's new sneakers, Zion Williamson.

This week's Is it Shady or Genius, Coach Drew digs deeper into the Knicks/Dolan/Clippers business blocking moves going on.

Season 1 Episode 4. This week's episode of BallCourt - The World of Basketball, Coach Drew is joined by Diaz Mackie.  They discuss topics from the NBA Free Agency partners dance; NBA Summer League, NBL in Australia, FIBA World Cup, WNBA and SLAM, WNBA All-Star Game and up and coming ballers from the AAU.   Also, a serious topic of domestic violence allegations in two WNBA players households is discussed.

Players mentioned in this week's conversation are:  Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma Thunder, Lebron and Nike, Anthony Bennett, Tyson Chandler,  Ben Simmons, Lonzo Ball, Drew Holiday; Brandon Ingram, Antetokounmpo Brothers, Lopez Brothers, Milwaukee Bucks, LA Lakers, NBA Summer League, Brandon Clarke, Natasha Howard, Liz Cambage, SLAM, Lisa Leslie, Drew League, Elisa Steward, Jerry Blake, Jonathan Gibson, Pierre Jackson, Aaron Brooks, Lamelo Ball, Diamond Johnson and Floyd Mayweather.

Ballcourt - The World of Basketball with Coach Drew.  Episode 3 July 2019.  In this Episode: Coach Drew discusses last week's epic NBA Free Agency Trades including - Kawhi Leonard, KD, Kyrie Irving, Russell Westbrook, AD and Lebron.  Also reviewed are the Men's and Woman's Fiba, NBL, and Drew League.

Coach Drew digs in on the decision Kawhi Leonard made and how the Clippers handed him the key to the franchise. Musical chairs in the NBA including the pending Russell Westbrook trade.  Lakers building a deep bench and strong team with the money not used to acquire Kawhi.  Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving at the Brooklyn Nets.  Jimmy Butler to MIami. Golden State waives Shuan Livingtson.  Al Horford moves to Philly.  Titus Jones to Memphis. 

In the Drew League, Coach Drew points out Lamelo Ball and Pierre Jackson.

Is it Shady or Genius?  This week - Coach Drew questions the Knicks' deal with Marcus Morris. 

Coach Drew analysis the Women's FIBA Game of France 

Development Drill of the week

BallCourt - The World of Basketball with Coach Drew  Episode 1.  June 25. 2019   Coach Drew introduces the podcast.  

In this episode we evaluate France's World Cup women's basketball team.  Coach Drew thought France was a little too cocky when they announced their team.   Upon evaluation, we understand why.  More World Cup games reviewed are:  Brazilian Blur; Montenegro.  For FIBA, we review Serbia, the woman's world open Coach Drew looks at the under 16 game.  Other leagues reviewed are:  Drew League and NBL.  Coach Drew digs deep on the analysis on LV ACES, the O'neill Boys and Lamelo Ball.  

This is an exciting week.   We hope you like it.