Odd Coaches Podcast

Wind Up Wednesday | NBA Conference Semi-Finals | Episode 617

Cavs v. Pacers • Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo got into a heated confrontation with the father of Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton following Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, spurred by what Antetokounmpo called a "disrespectful" exchange on the floor. • The Pacers were celebrating Haliburton's go-ahead layup with 1.3 seconds left in overtime that gave them a series-clinching 119-118 victory Tuesday night. According to Antetokounmpo, Haliburton's father, John, walked toward the Bucks star waving a towel and swearing at him. Celtics v. Knicks What do you do? Bucks Heat Pistons Magic Western Conference Thunder T Wolves What do you do? Lakers Memphis Whoever loses WNBA We can see it • For the first time, every WNBA preseason game will be available via national broadcast or through online streaming this year. • The availability of preseason games for viewers is a big change for the league. • Previously, only one preseason game in WNBA history was shown on national television -- the New York Liberty vs. the Chinese national team in 2019. • Every preseason game except the Fever vs. Brazil also will be available for free on the WNBA League Pass app. The Fever-Brazil game will be streamed by ESPN. • Among the streamed games, the expansion Golden State Valkyries will make their preseason debut vs. the visiting Los Angeles Sparks on May 6 at Chase Center in San Francisco (10 p.m. ET). • Another streamed college homecoming game is May 12, with Oregon alums Sabrina Ionescu and Nyara Sabally leading the defending WNBA champion Liberty against the Toyota Antelopes of the Japan Basketball League at Oregon's Matthew Knight Arena (10 p.m. ET). • Teams must finalize their rosters by 5 p.m. ET on May 15, and the WNBA will tip off its 29th season on May 16. The 44-game regular-season ends Sept. 11.

Top Shelf Tuesday | NFL Power Rankings | Episode 616

Where do the #philadelphiaeagles #kansascitychiefs #buffalobills and other teams rank in the power rankings? We take a look all over the #nfl and break down what we see. On your #sportspodcast with all your #sportsnews

Throwdown Thursday | NCAA in Court | Episode 615

"We are playing chicken with a damn federal judge," said one high-ranking college leader. • U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken has issued a response to the amended House settlement submitted after this month’s hearing, writing in part: “The Court finds a decision by Defendants and NCAA member schools to begin implementing the roster limits before the Court granted final approval of the settlement agreement is not a valid reason for approval of the agreement in its current form despite the harm discussed above. Any disruption that may occur is a problem of Defendants’ and NCAA member schools’ own making. The fact that the Court granted preliminary approval of the settlement agreement should not have been interpreted as an indication that it was certain that the Court would grant final approval. […] The court will delay denial of final approval to permit the parties to attempt to modify the settlement agreement so that members of the Injunctive Relief Settlement Class will not be harmed by the immediate implementation of the roster limits provisions. One way of achieving that could be to modify the settlement agreement to ensure that no members of the Injunctive Relief Settlement Class who have or had a roster spot will lose it as a result of the immediate implementation of the settlement agreement.” Wilken calls for the parties to meet with a mediator within 14 days about potential changes to the settlement What Happens Next?... • The NCAA and power conferences released the following statement: “We are closely reviewing Judge Wilken's order. Our focus continues to be on securing approval of this significant agreement, which aims to create more opportunities than ever before for student-athletes while fostering much-needed stability and fairness in college sports.” • Leaders of the College Football Playoff gathered in Las Colinas, Texas, last week for their annual spring meetings, where they continued to discuss the playoff's future format and how to best determine the national champion in 2026 and beyond. What can 40 mil get you? • The most expensive football rosters are now in the $40M ballpark, according to Indiana HC Curt Cignetti, who tells CBS’ John Talty: "This is an unprecedented couple days, weeks, where everybody's waiting on this rev-share, and the five or six out there that have unlimited NIL resources, it's kind of scary for everybody else. #collegesports #ncaa #sportspodcast #sportsnews

Wind Up Wednesday | NBA Playoff Coverage | Episode 614

Some of our picks in the #nbaplayoffs 1. Cavs v. 8. Heat Predictions: The pick: Cavaliers in 5 4. Pacers v. 5 Bucks Predictions: The pick: Pacers in 7 3 Knicks v. 6 Pistons Predictions: The pick: Pistons in 6 2. Celtics v. 7. Magic Predictions: The pick: Celtics in 5 Segment 2: Western Conference 1. Thunder v. 8. Memphis Predictions: The pick: Thunder in 4 4. Nuggets v. 5. Clippers Predictions: Clippers in 6 3. Lakers v. 6. Wolves Predictions: The pick: Lakers in 6 2. Rockets v. 7 Warriors Predictions: The pick: Rockets in 6 We also take a look at what is going on this week in the #wnba On your #sportspodcast with all your #sportsnews

Top Shelf Tuesday | NFL Draft Recap | What Teams Gained the Most | Episode 613

We take a look at the recent #nfldraft and see out of all the teams in the around the #nfl what teams gained the most, and what teams are no looking at much change after the draft. #camward showed us what a star player looks like. And we also take a look at the #salarycap around the NFL. And more on your #sportspodcast with all your #sportsnews

Throwdown Thursday | How to Fix NIL | Episode 612

Could HR help? • To address the current disorganization in the NIL and transfer portal era, a study released Friday said each university should create a "human resources department" to enhance retention and relationships. Breakdown • According to the study, AD Advisors broke down college basketball into four tiers. Tier I consisted of programs that spent at least $4.2 million on basketball and maintained a top-30 mark on average on KenPom over the past seven seasons -- a group that mostly features schools from the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC and the Big East. Tier II included mostly non-power conference programs, while Tier III includes the bulk of Division I programs outside those leagues. NIL is a game changer • Jacobs, who hired Bruce Pearl at Auburn, said the portal and NIL climate have created a demand for schools to enhance the cultures of their respective programs. It's not that, it's when • The Buffaloes ruffled some feathers of past players and graduates when they announced that Hunter's No. 12 and Sanders' No. 2 would be retired before the spring game. They're only the fifth and sixth players in Colorado's 135-year history to receive that honor. And more on your #sportspodcast with all your #sportsnews #collegefootball #collegebasketball #collegesports

Wind Up Weds | NBA Draft Preview | Episode 611

We give our take on what we think we will see in the #nbaplayoffs between these teams. Eastern Conference 1. Cavs v. 8. Predictions: The pick: Cavaliers in 5 4. Pacers v. 5 Bucks Predictions: The pick: Pacers in 7 3 Knicks v. 6 Pistons Predictions: The pick: Pistons in 6 2. Celtics v. 7. Magic Predictions: The pick: Celtics in 5 Segment 2: Western Conference 1. Thunder v. 8. Predictions: The pick: Thunder in 4 4. Nuggets v. 5. Clippers Predictions 3. Lakers v. 6. Wolves Predictions: The pick: Lakers in 6 2. Rockets v. 7 Warriors Predictions: The pick: Rockets in 6 WNBA Draft Grades Dallas Wings: A+ 1: #paigebuekers UConn Huskies, PG 12: Aziaha James, NC State Wolfpack, SG 14: Madison Scott, Ole Miss Rebels, SG 27: JJ Quinerly, West Virginia Mountaineers, SG 31: Aaronette Vonleh, Baylor Bears, C And more on your #sportspodcast with all your #sportsnews

Top Shelf Tuesday | NFL Draft Special | Epsode 610

Which Team is most positioned to take the next step AFC North Baltimore Cleveland Cincinnati Pittsburgh AFC South Tennessee Houston Indianapolis Jacksonville AFC East Buffalo NY Jets New England Miami AFC West LA Chargers LV Raiders Denver KC NFC North Detroit Chicago GB Minnesota NFC South Atlanta NO Carolina TB NFC East Dallas Washington Philadelphia NY Giants NFC West SF Seattle LA Rams Arizona And more on your #sportspodcast with all your #sportsnews

Throwdown Thursday | The State of College Sports | Episode 609

Navigating the Job Search in the Players’ Era • This session will break down the essentials of preparing for and navigating the competitive job search process in college basketball. The Future of Revenue Share and Collective Bargaining • This panel will examine the rapidly evolving landscape of revenue sharing and collective bargaining in college sports, and what it means for athletes, institutions, and the overall structure of collegiate athletics. • The landmark House v NCAA case has fundamentally altered the landscape of college sports. The Price of Progress: How Changing Economics Will Impact Diversity in Coaching and Administration • How does the changing economic landscape affect the hiring and compensation of women and people of color in coaching and administrative roles in college athletics? • Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Nico Iamaleava did not attend spring practice Friday, sources told ESPN. Iamaleava's absence came as a surprise to coaches and players, according to sources. #collegesports #nameimagelikeness #sportspodcast #sportsnews

Wind Up Wednesday | Who's Hot in the NBA | The WNBA Draft | Episode 608

• The #denvernuggets are a tepid 12-13 since the All-Star break and have lost some of what made them so dynamic just two years ago, even though they remain in fourth place in the West following Wednesday's win against the #sacrementokings . • Redick told the team that after he was hired by L.A. in June, leaving behind a burgeoning career as an NBA broadcaster and podcaster, he set two goals for himself: to win 50 games and to secure the No. 3 seed (76 of the league's 78 all-time champions were the No. 3 seed or better). • Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant debuted a new celebration earlier this week after he was fined $75,000 for making finger-gun gestures twice during Memphis' 110-108 win against the Miami Heat last week. The celebration has Morant mimicking the motion of throwing a grenade after making a 3-pointer and covering his ears. #paigebuckers is the #1 pick in #wnbadraft Will the draft rules change with the new CBA? • Last October, the WNBPA announced its intention to opt out of the current CBA at the end of the 2025 season. And more on your #sportspodcast with all your #sportsnews