If This Concrete Could Talk

The coaching staff of the 2013 2A state champion Harrisburg Bulldogs - Randy Smithpeters, Brandon Henshaw, Richard Dwyer, and Robert "Doc" Hodson - chop it up about their love of the game, their journey to becoming coaches, and of course, the magical season that ended with a big trophy.

The coaching staff of the 2013 2A state champion Harrisburg Bulldogs - Randy Smithpeters, Brandon Henshaw, Richard Dwyer, and Robert “Doc” Hodson - chop it up about their love of the game, their journey to becoming coaches, and of course, the magical season that ended with a big trophy.

Three of my brothers, Emanuel Edwards, Jared Staple, and Trmale Tipler join me for our version of NBATV's "Open Court." A big helping of basketball with some lively debate on the side tops the menu of this episode.

Three of my brothers, Emanuel Edwards, Jared Staple, and Trmale Tipler join me for our version of NBATV's "Open Court." A big helping of basketball with some lively debate on the side tops the menu of this episode.

The hardest working man in grassroots basketball, ND (aka Nick) Kendrick, joins me to share his lifetime love of the game, his insights on grass basketball, and how a kid from East End turned a dream into reality.

Season 2 of #ITCCT begins by putting a wrap on the college basketball season as I welcome back my brothers, Chris Lowery and Scott Shreffler. There is a lot of great content in this episode as Chris and Scott take control as only hall of fame point guards can do. Listen as these all time greats share stories from their earliest from their earliest memories on the court to multiple NCAA Tournament appearances.

This episode puts an official wrap on the college basketball season, hall of fame style. Chris Lowery and Scott Shreffler join me and take control as only hall of fame point guards can do. They share their story from grade school to NCAA Tournament appearances and much more.

What happens when a group of guys join forces with something to prove? Greatness on a level rarely seen. Part one of this Legends' Edition features the foundation of who I affectionately and accurately refer to as The Dream Team. These five guys and some of their teammates discuss where their love of the game originated and how they became the building blocks of the best team never seen in southern Illinois.

The next episode of #ITCCT is part one of a very special Legends' Edition featuring the names and stories of one of the greatest collections of talent southern Illinois has ever seen - or in this case, didn't see. This series will be a treat to true deep south basketball fans.

Evansville Harrison Grad and SIU Saluki Hall of Famer, Chris Lowery, joins me as we talk about his early days on the court in Evansville and what inspired him to become a Division One player. Along the way Chris describes the atmosphere in basketball crazy Evansville and the state of Indiana and mentions a who's who of names he grew up watching, played with and against in his younger days. We discuss how he ended up a SIU Saluki and what led to Chris embarking on a coaching career at the college level. We also get some insight on the state of the college game and much more.

This Legends' Edition features my former teammate, Chris Lowery. The Evansville Harrison grad and SIU Saluki Hall of Famer discusses growing up in basketball crazy Indiana, his path from D1 point guard to D1 coach, and the current state of college basketball.

Part 2 of my conversation continues with my former teammate and coaching companion, Matt Wynn. In the finale of this episode Matt talks about the end of his Saluki playing days, a coaching career that began in Georgia and eventually ended at home. We also discuss the impact Coach Rich Herrin had on both of our lives.

This special edition features former Benton Ranger and SIU Saluki, Matt Wynn as my guest host. Matt and I spent 4 years as Saluki teammates and 3 years together on the same coaching staff at Meridian High School. Tune in as Matt discusses his youth and high school years in basketball crazy Benton and being a building block in SIU's return to relevancy.

Join in as former Benton Ranger and SIU Saluki, Matt Wynn takes us on a basketball journey. We will discuss the seven years we spent together as teammates and coaches and growing up in basketball crazy towns. We will also talk about the impact the late great Coach Rich Herrin had on our careers.

Guest host Lucis Reece takes us to school in part 2, discussing how a small town, small school African American teenager from southern Illinois ends up attending Northwestern and some of the iconic players he faced on the court.

All time Cairo Pilot great and Northwestern Wildcat Lucis Reece shares his improbable story of growing up playing pickup ball on the courts of Cairo, "sneaking" onto his high school team as a sophomore, becoming an all state selection during the talent rich mid-80s, and eventually a Big 10 recruit on this episode of #ITCCT.

Join me and all-time Cairo Pilot great and Northwestern Wildcat Lucis Reece as we discuss his road from high school all stater to playing against Big 10 legends, as well as the significance of his attending ad graduating from Northwestern.

Timmy and "Woody" talk about the transition into coaching at 18-19 years old, the importance of giving back, and we discuss some current basketball issues on part two of this episode.

Two of my many little brothers in basketball, Timmy Mieldezis and Brandon Woods join me and discuss how their love affair with the game began, their days playing basketball in Marion and the South Seven, and making the transition to coaching at an early age.

I'm joined by two of my little brothers, Timmy Mieldezis and Brandon Woods on this episode as we talk about their early transition from players to coaches and all things basketball.

Coaches and seniors from the 2015 Meridian Bobcats end this episode sharing their memories of the final 3 games of the season, ending with a state championship game appearance.

Players and coaches continue the recap of the 2015 season; discussing the weeklong test of the BIT, a loss that righted the ship, and beginning the postseason run.

The chemistry lesson continues as coaches and players talk about how a season ending injury to our best shooter and early season losses actually tightened the bond that was developing.

This Legends Edition of #ITCCT features assistant (now head coach) coach Jared Staple and six seniors from the 2015 Meridian Bobcats. The players and coaches discuss buying in to a new system and changing the culture of Meridian basketball.

It's a lesson on chemistry and blind faith as the coaches and some of the seniors from the 2015 Meridian Bobcats talk about that unforgettable season.

You don't want to miss part 2 of this episode as Nate and Miah discuss their AAU playing days, their time playing for one of the best JUCO teams in the country, and finishing their basketball careers on scholarship at 4 year schools.

Jeremiah and Nathaniel Mitchell have experienced success on and off the court. Part 1 of this episode begins their journey and they talk about what motivated them as young players.

Make sure you check this one out as my guys, my Twin Towers, Jeremiah and Nathaniel Mitchell talk about their journey from average 5th grade ballers to playing for one of the best JUCO teams in the country and eventually four year scholarships. And of course, there'll be some laughs as we head down memory lane.

My initial podcast features my two closest teammates from my youth, Anthony Keene and Scott Shreffler. Junior high and high school teammates, I have shared a lot of time on the hardwood and concrete with Anthony and Scott, and probably more laughs. Join us as we talk about who inspired and influenced our love of the game, some of our best and worst memories from middle school to high school, and plenty of laughs from the past. (This episode is dedicated to the memory of teammates no longer here: Jared Ruby, Martin Stewart, Jason Strawder, Joe Strawder, Danny Taylor, and the best manager ever, Michael Cowper.)