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KBC Hoops Podcast

KBC Hoops Podcast

By KBC Hoops

Have you wanted to talk past, present, and the future of hoops with basketball guys?

The KBC Hoops Podcast features Marcellus Barksdale and Tom Bower talking basketball and culture with guests that always bring it! Kentucky is a basketball Mecca, and the love and passion for the game leads to some of the funniest and most interesting stories you can imagine.

This podcast is intended to be interactive with listeners, so let us know guests and topics you want on the show!
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15. The Most Interesting Man in the World (feat. Cory Heitz @prep_athletics)

KBC Hoops PodcastJul 24, 2020

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15. The Most Interesting Man in the World (feat. Cory Heitz @prep_athletics)
Jul 24, 202001:21:13
14. High School vs Prep School vs AAU (feat. Rich Gatewood & Wes Hinton)

14. High School vs Prep School vs AAU (feat. Rich Gatewood & Wes Hinton)

Episode 14 of the #KBCHoops Podcasts features two Louisville natives and two of the biggest catalysts of grassroots basketball across the entire state of Kentucky. Rich Gatewood, Head Coach of Aspire Prep, and Wes Hinton, Founder of DELTA Foundation, join us to discuss everything grassroots basketball. We'll touch on everything from Wes' experience running one of the top unsigned senior camps in the country to Coach Gatewood's transition from AAU to High School to Prep School coaching experiences. Lastly, we begin to uncover if a new threat to High School basketball is approaching?...

To learn more about the DELTA Foundation , be sure to visit http://deltafoundation502.com/.

Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com)

Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com)

Jun 23, 202001:17:02
13. Asbury Hoops (feat. Will Shouse)

13. Asbury Hoops (feat. Will Shouse)

Asbury University Head Men's Basketball Coach, Will Shouse, joins the #KBCHoops Podcast to talk about his formula for team and player success. One of the most aggressive offensive minds across basketball at any level, Coach Shouse shares his unique philosophy which allowed his team to average 108 points per game. Lastly, we hear about a heartfelt connection with former Florida Gator and current Oklahoma City Thunder head coach, Billy Donovan. 

To learn more about Asbury University, be sure to visit https://www.asbury.edu/ and https://asburyeagles.com/sports/mens-basketball.

Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com)

Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com)

Jun 18, 202001:05:05
12. The Talk (feat. Martina Barksdale, Chris Cox, & Julius King)

12. The Talk (feat. Martina Barksdale, Chris Cox, & Julius King)

Episode 12 of the #KBCHoops Podcast features founder of The Sit-In Productions, Martina Barksdale, Chris Cox of Back2Back Ministries in Cincinnati, OH and also KBC Hoops Co-Founder, Julius King. Listen in as we respond to the recent killings of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd and David McAtee. Our conversation is in an effort to recognize the effects of systemic racism on a local, state, and national level but most importantly, to offer specific action steps for how everyone can get involved in the fight to create meaningful and positive change for black and brown communities through policy, economics, and personal accountability.  

To learn more about how you can get involved, please visit the following links to support organizations on the front lines! 

The People's Campaign

Believing in Forever Inc.

Lex Project Prom

Lexington Urban League Young Professionals

Kentucky Black Bourbon Guild

Lexington Black Business Directory

Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com)

Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com)

Jun 11, 202052:23
11. 11th Region Basketball HOF (feat. Rob Goodman)
Jun 05, 202041:53
10. Shooters Shoot (feat. Taylor Barnette @TaylorBarnette)
May 18, 202001:12:49
09. 38-Won (feat. Marcus Lee @justmarcuslee & Tod Lanter @tod_lanteriii)

09. 38-Won (feat. Marcus Lee @justmarcuslee & Tod Lanter @tod_lanteriii)

Episode 9 of the #KBCHoops Podcast features former UK Men's Basketball teammates Marcus Lee (@justmarcuslee) and Tod Lanter (@tod_lanteriii). The duo gives us a glimpse into a hellish week every December called Camp Cal as well as the value of Walk-On players and the friendships that are built throughout college basketball. Marcus also shares the story of his nomadic spirit and how it impacted his decision to forgo a Volleyball Scholarship at Stanford and play basketball for #BBN. 

Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com)

Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com)



May 04, 202001:13:51
08. The Last Dance (feat. Julius King & George Baker)
Apr 30, 202055:07
07. 5th Grade Prospects? (feat. Deron Breeze @Coast2CoastPreps)
Apr 27, 202001:02:46
06. Terrence Commodore (@tcommodore3)
Apr 23, 202056:40
05. So Official (feat. Chris Vanhoose and Mike Webster)
Apr 20, 202001:16:35
04. The Hot Seat (feat. @RealCoachQ)
Apr 15, 202001:28:01
03. Faith Over Fear (feat. Chris Lofton)

03. Faith Over Fear (feat. Chris Lofton)

Episode 3 of the KBC Hoops Podcast features one of the most prolific shooters of this generation. In this episode, Chris Lofton shares his side of the story and gives details that even his closest friends and family may never have heard before.
Chris takes us along his journey and opens up about the toughest opponent of his life and how former Tennessee head coach, Bruce Pearl protected his secret. We also discover a strange phone call from Kentucky head coach, Tubby Smith during Chris' senior year of high school and we find out that Rick Pitino and Louisville did offer a scholarship.
Be sure to download the APEX SPORTS APP to watch the full episode on the KBC Hoops Podcast Channel. (https://www.apexsportsnetwork.com)
Check out our website for more episodes and KBC Hoops news and updates. (https://wwww.kbchoops.com)
Apr 01, 202001:36:58
02. The Basketball Business (feat. George Baker & Brad Carter)
Mar 31, 202001:11:32
01. Credentials (Intro)

01. Credentials (Intro)

In Episode 1, Marcellus and Tom dive into the origins of the KBC Hoops Podcast as well as preview what's to come throughout the first season!

Mar 27, 202024:02