FastbreaksaJul 22, 2021
Dropping Dimes with Coach Liz Mills
On this month’s episode of Dropping Dimes, we are joined by Coach Liz Mills. A Woman of Many Firsts, Coach Liz Mills talks her coaching journey which started at just 16 years old, her experience coaching on some of the biggest stages in Africa, as well as how she has managed to navigate being the a woman in a male-dominated industry.
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Dropping Dimes with Zaire Wade
We're back with Dropping Dimes and this month we get up close and personal with Zaire Wade, who is a point guard for The Cape Town Tigers and entrepreneur. To connect more with Zaire Wade, you can follow him on: Instagram: @zwade (https://www.instagram.com/zaire/) For Fastbreak content, follow us on: Instagram: @fastbreakSA TikTok: @fastbreakSA Twitter: @fastbreakSA
Nikola Jokic v Joel Embiid | What The Hell is happening in Memphis? | Basketball Africa League
In this month's episode, the team got together to discuss the MVP race, especially between Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid. We also touched on Ja Morant and The Memphis Grizzlies and the controversy they've been under since Ja Morant got suspended. Lastly, we touch on the Basketball Africa League and the recent signing we've seen when season 3 of the league started. What are your opinions on the topics discussed? Let us know in the comment section. Don't forget to subscribe to keep up with our latest episode. Connect with us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @fastbreaksa
The Basketball Africa League Season 3
The Basketball Africa League is set to start on the 11th of March 2023. Lebesa Selepe, Brian Tsabadi, and Emmanuel Shine get together to discuss the upcoming season of the league as well as the predictions.
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Everything is going right for The Nets right now!
The team gets together and starts the year by praising The Brooklyn Nets for finally getting their stride after two tough seasons.
They also have a look at the Western Conference and delve into the standings and how they can change at any minute.
Conference Finals | Boston Celtics v Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Final | Golden State Warriors v Dallas Mavericks in the Western Conference Final
We're one step closer the NBA Finals. The panelists discuss the upcoming conference finals between The Boston Celtics v Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference and The Golden State Warriors v The Dallas Mavericks. To make things interesting, we invited Celtics fan, Rufaro Warinda and Miami Heat fan Tshiamo Legoabe.
The Triangular Offense
The team gets together to discuss Boston Celtics' current form with their new head coach, LeBron James' recent history making stats as well as a new segment on the show!
The return of The Basketball Africa League and Ja Morant's Future in the NBA
The team discusses The return of the Basketball Africa League as well as Ja Morant's career high 52 points and what that means for his future in the NBA.
Fastbreak | NBA Midseason Awards
The Fastbreak Panel welcomes Lebesa Selepe for joining the team as well as discuss The NBA Midseason Awards.
Fastbreak | Top 5 All-time Shooting Guards
This episode features a heated conversation around the Top 5 Shooting Guards of All-time. Tune in as Brian, Shine, Les & Koki chat about that and more.
Fastbreak | Top 5 All-Time Point Gods
The All-Time Series tips off with Koki, Shine and Lesedi dissecting their Top 5 point guards.
Fastbreak | Olympics Basketball; NBA Trades
Koki, Lesedi and Shaz chat about basketball at the Olympics as well as the latest trade news in the NBA.
Fastbreak | 2020-21 NBA Champs; Finals MVP; USAB Olympics Rosters
Brian, Shaz, Emmanuel, Les and Koki chat about the Bucks/ Suns NBA Finals match-up, the FInals MVP and the USAB Olympics Rosters for the Men's & Women's Team.
Fastbreak | Candace Parker 2K Cover; USABMNT
Listen in as Brian, Les, Koki and Lesedi chat about Candace Parker making it onto the latest 2K cover. The panel also zoom in on the USABMNT and their recent form.
Fastbreak | NBA Finals; USABMNT; Rachel
In this episode Koki, Brian, Shine & Monty dig into the NBA Finals; the USABMNT for the Olympics as well as the controversy surrounding Rachel Nichols.
Fastbreak | WNBA All-star Game 2021; NCAA; NBA Playoffs
In this episode Koki, Shaz, Mpumi, Lesedi & Brian chat about the WNBA All-star Game 2021 and its new format; as well as the NCAA board's latest ruling on player image usage.
Fastbreak | Cancun Edition
In this episode Koki is officially welcomed to Cancun by Les, Shine, Shaz and special guest Malatji. The team also zero-in on the performance of the eliminated teams in the Nets & 76ers as well as Conference finalists Suns, Clippers, Hawks & Bucks.
Fastbreak | East/Western Conference Semifinals; WNBA
Tune in as Koki, Shaz and Brian chat about the Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks' respective comeback victories as well as the latest WNBA action.
Fastbreak | The BAL; NBA Awards; WNBA
Les, Brian, Shaz and Koki are joined by special guests Mpumi and Monti. Monti gives us an account on his trip to Rwanda to experience the BNL live. The panel also discuss the NBA Awards as well as the WNBA.
Fastbreak | East/Western Conference Playoffs
This edition features Koketso, Brian, Emmanuel and the legendary Nompulelelo Ramatsogak who chat about the overall NBA Playoffs picture.
Fastbreak | The BAL; NBA Awards Predictions
Leslie, Emmanuel, Lesedi, Brian and Shaz link up to chat about the first few games in the Basketball Africa League and they also give their predictions for the NBA Awards.
Fastbreak | WNBA; BAL & Play-in Tournament
Tune into this edition of Fastbreak as Koketso, Shaz, Leslie and Brian chat about the 25th WNBA season, the inaugural Basketball Africa League as well as the upcoming Play-in Tournament.
Fastbreak | Lakers; Carmelo Anthony & More
Join us as the team chats about the latest NBA news. Playoffs & the Play-in Tournament are coming up; Carmelo Anthony reaches another milestone in his career and more.
Fastbreak | Playoffs & Play-In Tournament
Koketso, Brian & Shaz link up to chat about teams that have clinched Playoffs spots as well as the Play-in Tournament.
Fastbreak | Aldridge, Drummond & More
The team chop up the latest trades like Andre Drummond to the LA Lakers as well as LeMarcus Aldridge to the Nets. They also follow up on their favourite pointgods.
Fastbreak | Trade Deadline
Emmanuel, Leslie, Shaz & Koki dissect the challenges faced by the Brooklyn Nets & LA Lakers as a result of injuries.
Furthermore, they chat about the Trade Deadline and some interesting moves across franchises.
Fastbreak | with Thabo Sefolosha
Fastbreak | with Lebesa Selepe
Leslie and Brian chat it up with one of the most decorated ballers in South Africa, Lebesa Selepe. Selepe has played the game at the highest level with a history dating back to his high school career.
Tune into this episode as he delves into his illustrious basketball career.
Fastbreak | with Nompumelelo Ramatsoga
An exclusive interview with one of SA basketball's pillars - Nompumelelo Ramatsoga. A former player, a coach and the current Chairperson of the newly-formed South African Women's Basketball Association (SAWBA), Mpumi links up with Koketso to chat all things basketball.
Fastbreak | All-Star Reserves; Celtics Roast
Fastbreak | Who's your pointGOD?
In this follow-up to a recent episode titled "Who's Better?" - Leslie, Brian, Shaz, Lesedi and Emmanuel reflect on their previous pointguard picks and how they've performed thus far.
Fastbreak | Will The Lakers Win Back-to-Back Titles?
This episode features some hot takes by Leslie, Emmanuel, Shaz, Brian & Lesedi as they weigh in on the "Leastern" conference as well as the possibility of a back-to-back feat by the LA Lakers.
Fastbreak | NBA Awards Predictions
With the 2021 NBA Season heating up Leslie, Koketso, Shaz and Brian throw in their predictions of the NBA Awards that are up for grabs.
Fastbreak | Dark Horses
This episode is all about Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers and the leagues' "Dark Horses". Leslie, Koketso, Brian and Shaz weigh in on teams doing better than expected.
Fastbreak | Is Westbrick The Problem?
In this edition Leslie, Emmanuel, Brian and Shaz chat about the production of players such as Russell Westbrook, John Wall, Anthony Davis & Bradley Beal.
Fastbreak | Playoffs Spots
Fastbreak | '19 LA Clippers vs. '21 Brooklyn Nets
Fastbreak | NBA Covid Protocols
Fastbreak | James Harden & Brooklyn Nets
The 2021 NBA season has been filled with action and highly controversial incidents. Leslie, Koketso, Emmanuel and Lesedi link up to dissect those incidents as well as James Harden's trade to the Brooklyn Nets.
Fastbreak | League Overachievers vs. Strugglers
The NBA is about 8 games in as the team dissects a variety of topics that include franchises and individuals performing dismally and incredibly beyond expectation.
Fastbreak | Who's Better?
Leslie, Emmanuel and Brian compare elite NBA players in this edition of Fastbreak.
Fastbreak | "They hate Steph Curry or something like that"
Brian, Emmanuel and Leslie deep dive into Steph Curry's early-season woes and they also touch on the league's most dramatic storylines.
Fastbreak | #NBA2020/21SeasonHotTakes
Fastbreak | #NBA2020ChristmasSpecial
With the NBA 2020 season tipping off Koketso, Brian, Leslie & Emmanuel link up to chat about the much-anticipated "Christmas Special" match-ups.
Fastbreak | NBA Trades Part2
In this episode, Koketso & Brian chat about the "biggest winners" in the latest NBA trades.
Fastbreak | NBA Trades Part1
In this episode, Koketso & Brian chat about the "biggest losers" in the latest NBA trades.
Fastbreak | #FixSABasketball
Fastbreak's very own Leslie, Brian and Emmanuel unpack their experiences in the South African basketball context.
Fastbreak | #FixSABasketball with Hale Bookholane
South African basketball players, coaches and key stakeholders have gathered in unison via the #FixSABasketball movement, which highlights the shortcomings of the sport in the country.
In this episode we speak to JBA Technical Officer & Jozi Nuggets Manager, Hale Bookholane, about this contentious topic.
Fastbreak NBA Finals Game 6
The NBA Finals series have been concluded with a dominant performance by the Los Angeles Lakers claiming the ultimate prize in the NBA Bubble. Tune in as Leslie, Koketso, Shine, Brian and Brandon chat game 6 and what this win means for the Los Angeles Lakers franchise.
Fastbreak NBA Finals Game 4
Leslie, Brian, Lesedi and Thuto discuss the win the Lakers had in game 4 to lead the Miami Heat 3-1 in the series.