Talkin Hoops with Kev Luke
By Kevin Lucas
Honest basketball conversations with a guy who simply loves the game
Talkin Hoops with Kev Luke Apr 09, 2024
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26:25
UConn repeats + Calipari to Arkansas ‼️
On this episode I first talk about the dominant run that Danny Hurley and UConn have been on in the last 2 seasons. They captured their 2nd title in 2 years and their 6th since 1999 so I break it all down while also showing Purdue love. I then talk about the seismic news in college hoops where John Calipari decided to move on from Kentucky and take the job at Arkansas. I then view the options and speak on who Kentucky’s next head coach might be. Tap in ‼️
Apr 09, 202426:25
The future of Michigan State basketball with Tyler Bennett
On the latest episode I got my guy Tyler back to discuss : this past 23-24 season, Mady Sissoko's decision, Coach Montgomery leaving, Jaden Akins and what to expect going into the Summer and next season. Tap in‼️
Apr 04, 202456:26
A honest MSU Hoops convo with Tyler Bennett‼️
On this episode I'm joined by Lansing's own Tyler Bennett to discuss : Experiencing the Breslin Center, what has gone wrong for MSU so far this season, how can it be fixed, adjustments that can be made and what we think the future of the program is for Izzo's last stretch. Tap in ‼️
Mar 01, 202434:54
Iowa Hawkeye hoops talk with Dave ‼️
On this episode I got my guy Dave (@IowaHoopsDave on twitter) to discuss : our matchup with his Hawkeyes and my Spartans, our overall outlook of the Big Ten so far this season, Owen freeman's presence and the greatness that is Caitlin Clark. Tap in
Feb 20, 202448:38
The Iowa State Cyclones are the REAL DEAL ‼️
Iowa State is currently sitting at the 2nd spot at the top of the Big 12. Going into this season barely anybody was talking about them and yet here they are with an undefeated record at home in the 2nd week of February. TJ Otzelberger and his staff did a great job of assembling a roster via returners and the transfer portal. So on this episode I breakdown why the Cyclones are one of the top teams in the entire country. As always tap in ‼️
Feb 13, 202420:41
Grant McCasland and Texas Tech are here to stay ‼️
In year 1 at Texas Tech Grant McCasland and his staff have the Red Raiders as a top 3 team in the Big 12. So on this episode I breakdown how and why they’ve had this much success up until this point of the season and why it will continue all the way through March. Tap in ‼️
Feb 02, 202417:45
Kentucky Basketball is officially back ‼️
On this episode I give my flowers to John Calipari and this Kentucky Wildcats team. I go in depth on each of their rotational players and why the Cats have a great chance of getting to the final four for the first time in a long time. Tap in ‼️
Jan 12, 202416:47
Mick Cronin and Andy Enfield must do better ‼️
On thee first official episode of Talkin hoops wit Kev Luke I had to talk about the downward spiral of both USC and UCLA's men's basketball programs. For 2 really good programs as we currently stand they are both 6-7 in this young 23-24 season. For UCLA and Mick Cronin it is not the end of the world but Jaime Jaquez and Tyger Campbell are not walking through that door. It's time to grow and develop the talent that you actually recruited. For USC and Andy Enfield those hot seat conversations must heat up. He is in Year 11 and has superb talent but they look outclassed in 80% of the games they've played in so far. As always tap in ‼️
Jan 03, 202418:27
Fixing Michigan State Basketball
We are back and on this episode I talk about my struggling Spartans and give 7 reasons to why they are currently sitting at 4-4. There is no real reason to hit the panic button but there is plenty of concerns and I go in depth on each one of them. As always tap in‼️
Dec 08, 202321:39
My 5 major takeaways from week 1 of the 2023-24 college hoops season ‼️
On this episode I simply tell the good folks out there my 5 major takeaways from this first week of the 2023-24 college hoops season. Tap in ‼️
Nov 13, 202317:23
All things MSU Hoops with DK
On this episode I brought on my guy DK who is one of the most well-versed people I know on Michigan State basketball and just college basketball as a whole. So on this episode we discuss : All things MSU basketball, overall outlook of the Big Ten, some teams to watch out for, our on the spot Final Four picks plus much more. Follow DK on twitter @SpartanHoops_DK and support his work at @SpartanRivals as well. Tap in
Nov 06, 202344:26
Duke talk with Pablo Cong
On this episode I have my brother Pablo (@CoachPCong) to talk : His earliest memories of Duke, favorite Duke team of his time, expectations for this 2023-24 blue devil squad, the Duke sophomore he believes will take the biggest leap, Cooper Flagg, respecting New York City basketball, our sleeper college hoops teams, the Lakers and finally our All-time Duke and Michigan State starting 5's. Check out Pablo's show @5PointPlayPodcast and his pen skills @Ball_Durham on Twitter. As always please like and subscribe, thank you.
Oct 27, 202348:40
Dame Lillard is a Buck and Jrue Holiday is a Celtic ‼️
On today's episode I talk about the two major trades that took place last week where the Milwaukee Bucks landed Damian Lillard and the Boston Celtics landed Jrue Holiday. I go in depth about both of these teams and why they'll both yet again have championship aspirations while I also tell y'all my personal concerns with each roster. Dame Lillard is now in a spot where he can realistically win a championship and all NBA fans should be happy for him while the Blazers future looks pretty good. I didn't really mention the Phoenix Suns outlook in all of this either but I love the work that James Jones has done in this past offseason. For the Celtics they finally get a TRUE point guard in Jrue that will make things so much easier for both Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. As always tap in
Oct 02, 202327:40
Ohio State basketball talk + Big Ten chatter and more college hoops banter with Ben Madden ‼️
On this episode I have another great guest on with my guy Ben Madden (@_puresharp_) and we discuss : His earliest Ohio State basketball memories, his favorite OSU team of all time, what went wrong with last years team, if Chris Holtmann is on the hot seat or not, expectations for this 23-24 team, overall Big Ten hoops talk, possible issues Purdue could run into this year amongst more college hoops talk. We finish it off by him giving us his all-time Ohio State starting 5. As always tap in ‼️
Sep 03, 202301:05:28
UNC Basketball + College Football talk with Adrian Myers
On this episode I got my good friend Adrian (@keepinthescore) to talk : What went wrong with UNC last year, how he feels about Hubert Davis, expectations for this upcoming 23-24 season, the overall outlook of the ACC and his 2 biggest sleeper teams in the country going into the year. We then dive into the college football side of things and talk : his Michigan Wolverines, Mel Tucker and MSU, overall outlook of the Big Ten and the 4 teams he has making the College Football Playoff. Tap in. Subscribe to Adrian's youtube channel for more great college football content Adrian Myers - YouTube
Aug 28, 202351:51
Real Hoop conversations part 2 with Ersin Demir
On this episode of the Kevoo Bandzz Hoops Podcast I have my good brother Ersin Demir (@EDemirNBA) on to talk: the influx of overseas players to the D1 level, Jan Vide and Aday Mara's impact on UCLA in Year 1, Steve Forbes and Wake Forest love, Michigan State's title aspirations and an AJ Hoggard rant by yours truly, Terrance Arceneaux and Judah Mintz returning to school, Kentucky adding in Croatian big man Zvonimir Ivisic and some other NBA topics. Tap in
Aug 19, 202352:55
Real Hoop conversations with Melo Williams
On this special episode 700 I brought in a brother of mines in my dawg Melo Williams (@_melowilliams) to talk about : @uselitebball, Jaeden Mustaf, the current state of the Wisconsin Badger and Marquette Golden Eagles' basketball programs, the surge of NBA players from Wisco, how we feel about the state of the current NBA game and his top 5 Big Ten hoopers that he has personally watched in his lifetime. Go follow and subscribe to @TeamNBSMedia on Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. Tap in
Aug 12, 202340:18
The Tennessee Volunteers can win the SEC this year ‼️
On this episode I talk about why I am actually a firm believer in this Tennessee Volunteers squad for this upcoming 2023-24 college hoops season. The SEC has plenty of question marks heading into the year but the Vols have a lot of solid pieces in areas that they usually struggle in, so I'm curious to see how it plays out for them in these next few months. Rick Barnes and staff went out this offseason and addressed mostly needs and not just wants like most programs do nowadays in the transfer portal era. Tap in ‼️
Aug 08, 202322:31
Heat win the East, quick Celtics talk and previewing the NBA Finals ‼️
On this episode I talk about my Miami Heat winning the Eastern Conference this past Monday and advancing to the NBA Finals. I then quickly talk about the Celtics issues and why they aren’t that difficult to fix and I finish off by previewing the NBA finals with my Heat facing off against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. As always tap in ‼️
Jun 01, 202328:51
The Process is 6ft under + Monty Williams firing ‼️
On todays episode I talk about the Sixers being dead in the water after folding both Game 6 and Game 7 to the Boston Celtics and what direction they go from here. I then talk about Monty Williams getting fired from the Suns and why even though I don’t think it was the correct move I still understand why Mr. Ishbia went down this route. As always tap in ‼️
May 15, 202324:32
Bronny James is a USC Trojan ‼️
On Saturday we finally got the much anticipated news that Bronny James will be headed to play for coach Andy Enfield and USC this upcoming winter. So on this episode I talk about his game, the fit at SC and the roster that he will be playing alongside in what could be his lone season in college. As always tap in ‼️
May 08, 202317:03
Let’s talk NBA playoffs…
We are in the thick of the first round of the NBA Playoffs and so far so good. On today’s episode I give my brief insight on all 8 matchups throughout the first round of the nba and how I believe they’ve played out so far. I recorded just before the De’Aaron Fox news broke so that changes things a lot sadly but hope y’all enjoy it and tap in ‼️
Apr 24, 202330:00
The Big East is great once again ‼️
On this episode I start off by giving a shoutout to the National Champions on both sides between the LSU womens squad and the UConn mens squad. I then talk about the coaching changes in the Big East from Ed Cooley to Georgetown, Rick Pitino to St. John’s and Kim English to Providence. Making the Big East thee premier conference for the top coaches in the country and the most looked forward to matchups for next season and the near future. As always tap in ‼️
Apr 05, 202323:48
The Madness has arrived ‼️
On this episode I recap some of the action this past weekend of the first couple of rounds of the NCAA tournament. We had a few crazy upsets between FDU, Furman and Princeton getting huge wins. A couple of game winners like FAU had in their game against Memphis and just nothing but high level basketball from Thursday to Sunday. I also give a few predictions on how I believe the Sweet 16 will play out while also showing my Spartans some love for holding it down in Columbus this weekend. As always tap in ‼️
Mar 21, 202330:03
Evaluating the new look Lakers and Miami Heat ‼️
On todays episode I sing the praises of Rob Pelinka and the Lakers front office for the GREAT moves that they made at the NBA trade deadline earlier this month and why they could win a championship this season. I then go in the complete opposite direction by talking about my Miami Heat and if they can get things turning in the right direction this season before it’s too late. As always tap in ‼️
Feb 28, 202324:17
I REFUSE to count out the Villanova Wildcats and the Arkansas Razorbacks ‼️
On todays pod I just go in depth on why my heart refuses to give up on Villanova and Arkansas. Both have had their share of ups and downs but to me look like they’re each trending in the right direction. Nova’s road to the tourney is much more difficult than Arkansas’ but the Cats still have a chance to redeem their season and make that much needed push. As always tap in ‼️
Feb 13, 202317:26
Breaking down the Big 12 ‼️
The Big 12 has officially been the best conference in all of college basketball so I had to do a quick rundown on each of its teams. From the bottom all the way to the top of this league there is no such thing as off nights or bye games. So I deep dive into each of em while also giving you guys the pros and cons of the top 6. Tap in ‼️
Jan 31, 202327:24
Jerome Tang and the K-State Wildcats have ARRIVED ‼️
On this episode I talk about one of thee hottest teams in the country in the Kansas State Wildcats. In just this past week the Cats put the country on notice by going into both Texas and Baylor and coming out with wins. Jerome Tang and his staff have done a helluva job of assembling talent in their first year in Manhattan, Kansas. K-State is for real ladies and gentlemen. Tap in ‼️
Jan 09, 202318:49
The struggles of both Kentucky and Michigan ‼️
On this first episode of the new year I decided to talk about both Kentucky and Michigan and some of the similar problems both of these programs are facing as both came into this season with high expectations, yet neither look anything close to what the media hyped em up to be. The season is far from over and these teams are capable of flipping the switch any day now but they also only have about 2 months left to get this train on the tracks and get it going in the right direction. There are no off nights in the SEC or the Big Ten so wins are earned not given, so we shall see how the rest of the season plays out for these 2 powerhouse programs. As always tap in
Jan 02, 202319:25
UCONN and Alabama are the REAL DEAL ‼️
On today’s episode I had to give a ton of credit to both Danny Hurley and Nate Oats for the talent that they have assembled for their individual programs. Hurley has UCONN finally back to actually looking like a throwback UCONN squad while Oats has a plethora of talent down in Tuscaloosa led by the great Brandon Miller. Both of these teams will be major threats come March time. Tap in ‼️
Dec 15, 202226:34
Let's talk Creighton and Arkansas
College hoops is here so I had to talk about two of my favorite teams in the nation this season in Creighton and Arkansas. The Bluejays are 6-1 right now with a tough loss to Arizona in the championship game of the Maui Invitational. They have one of (if not the best) starting 5s in the country led by the bucket getting Trey Alexander. The Razorbacks on the other hand are sitting with a current record of 5-1 and also have nothing but talent on their young and upcoming squad. With Nick Smith Jr. out the Hogs are led by freshman Anthony Black who just so happens to be one of the best point guards in the entire country. Tap in and subscribe to my youtube channel please https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbuG13J4H_m6JfmXzgYQCdg
Nov 26, 202215:55
The Cavaliers are PROCESSING ‼️‼️
On this episode I talk about one of the most intriguing teams in the NBA this year in the Cleveland Cavaliers. Koby Altman and staff have done a great job of piecing together this roster with Darius Garland and Evan Mobley not even close to their primes. I then talk about how Donovan Mitchell can help them get to the playoffs and how they are NOT YET a championship contending team but will be soon in a few years. Tap in ‼️
Oct 11, 202218:23
The Jeremy Fears Jr. appreciation podcast 💚‼️
Jeremy Fears Jr. is one of the toughest point guards in the high school basketball game and coincidentally is committed to my Michigan State Spartans. So on this episode I just show him love and appreciation for the future Spartan Dawg. Tap in ‼️
Oct 05, 202215:54
Tom Izzo has the hot hand ‼️ MSU lands both Xavier Booker and Gehrig Normand ‼️💚🤍
On todays episode I talk to you guys about the phenomenal job coach Izzo and his staff have done over the past year and recent weeks as MSU gets commitments from both Xavier Booker and Gehrig Normand. So on today’s episode I break down what they bring to the table and the program and why it should excite all of Spartan Nation. Tap in ‼️
Aug 03, 202215:42
The 3 CBB head coaches/programs that have the brightest futures ‼️
On todays episode I list off who I believe are the 3 college hoops programs/head coaches that have the brightest futures in my opinion. I start with Dennis Gates and Missouri. I then talk about Jerome Tang and Kansas State and finish off with the chosen son of Seton Hall in Shaheen Holloway and the Pirates of South Orange, New Jersey. As always tap in ‼️
Aug 01, 202217:46
Looking ahead to MSU’s 2022-23 basketball squad ‼️‼️
College basketball is slowly but surely approaching us. So with that, I decided to look ahead and preview my Michigan State Spartans for the 2022-23 season. With no transfers, a bunch of returners and 2 new freshmen this team has a lot of intriguing parts and talent on it and I’m expecting another fun and successful season ahead of us. Tap in ‼️
Jul 28, 202228:47
NBA Finals analysis + trouble in Salt Lake City ‼️
On this episode I ask a few questions concerning each team in the Finals going forward and how each could raise another banner. I then dive into an interesting topic with the news of Quin Snyder leaving the Utah Jazz and how Donovan Mitchell feels about that plus the Jazz’s overall future. Tap in ‼️
Jun 06, 202221:39
TRANSFER PORTAL MADNESS ‼️‼️
As crazy as the transfer portal was last year on the mens side of college basketball, it’s been even crazier this season so I give you guys my biggest losers and winners of the portal season so far and some nice gets by individual programs plus some of the top players left in the portal and where they could be headed in their next destination. Tap in ‼️
May 10, 202229:52
Breaking down the NBA’s Conference Semi-Final matchups ‼️‼️
On this episode I take a glance at each Conference Semi-Final matchup in the NBA and give you guys my prediction and breakdown on how I believe these 4 series will end up going down. As always tap in and subscribe ‼️ Much love
May 02, 202219:49
College Basketball is in a GREAT place right now ‼️
The 2021-22 college basketball season is officially over and we have crowned champions on both the mens and womens side. So today I talk about why even though it’s far from perfect, the game is still in a great spot for the foreseeable future. As always tap in ‼️
Apr 06, 202221:02
5 issues plaguing the Michigan State Spartans ‼️
My Spartans have completely fallen out of the top 25 and are currently on a 3-game losing streak ending out February. So on this episode I elaborate on the 5 issues that are holding this squad back from realizing their full potential. Tap in ‼️
Feb 25, 202220:26
2022 NBA Trade deadline recap ‼️
The trade deadline brought about some interesting moves across the association this year so I touch on the select few that caught my interest. Tap in ‼️
Feb 15, 202221:11
I am now a FIRM believer in the Kentucky Wildcats this season ‼️‼️
It took me some time but I have now fully bought into the Kentucky Wildcats in this 2021-22 college hoops season. They have one of the best players in the country alongside some very talented players so check out why I’m now buying and holding onto my Kentucky stock. Tap in‼️
Feb 10, 202219:08
The Auburn Tigers are National Championship contenders this season ‼️
Bruce Pearl and staff have done a wonderful job of assembling this roster together lead by Jabari Smith Jr. but it’s much more layers to this team so I break it all down and why they can reach a final four this season on this episode. Tap in ‼️
Jan 25, 202225:27
Mark Turgeon and Maryland have parted ways + the Pacers are headed towards a rebuild ‼️
A few weeks ago news broke that Mark Turgeon had officially quit being the Head men’s basketball coach at Maryland so I talk about how this was a surprise but at the same time not that surprising. I then talk about news that broke last week that the Pacers are officially headed towards rebuilding and where they’ll end up going from here. Tap in ‼️
Dec 13, 202129:28
Why Purdue is the best team in the country + the Memphis Tigers are an abomination ‼️
The Boilermakers have finally made it to the top of the mountain by being ranked no. 1 overall in the AP Top 25 poll for the first time in program history. So I go in depth on what makes this team special and why they can win it all come March/April. I then dive into the putrid play of the Memphis Tigers and what they need to do in order to turn their season around, make the NCAA Tournament and save Penny Hardaway’s job. Tap in ‼️
Dec 06, 202126:01
The ACC is TERRIBLE but luckily they have Duke, Florida State and maybe VA Tech and UNC ‼️
The ACC is historically BAD and it’s super sad to see because the Conference used to be the best of the best at the Division 1 level. So on today’s episode I take a look at the conference and why it’s in its current state and the few teams that are giving it a good look. Tap in ‼️
Dec 02, 202127:33
Feast week reactions + Michigan State is back ‼️
Last week was a great week for college hoops filled with upsets of top ten teams and a juggernaut of a battle between Duke and Gonzaga where the Blue Devils came out on top in a statement victory. I then discuss my Michigan State Spartans and how they’ve looked in the first part of the season. Tap in ‼️
Nov 30, 202123:37
The Big East is the best Conference in the Nation ‼️
In the 2021 Gavitt games the Big East dominated the Big Ten winning 6 games to 2 this past week. So I recap what all went down from Seton Hall beating Michigan in Ann Arbor to Shaka Smart and Marquette beating a top 10 Illinois team without Kofi Cockburn. Tap in !
Nov 19, 202122:05
Early/late NBA takes going into the 2021-22 season !!!!!!
Due to technical difficulties I was not able to get this episode out to you guys and girls out on tie but regardless I AM BACK and better. So on today's episode I give you guys some of my takes and predictions for the 2021-22 NBA season. Tap in !!!!!!
Nov 17, 202119:33