Josh and Kwab drop their first episode of the NBA Playoffs and let you know where they currently stand with their 1st round predictions.

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On Episode 159 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, Ronnie Flores hosts its annual WNBA Preview with ITP co-host and analyst Chelsea Hopkins, who takes an in-depth look at the '23 WNBA Season and recent WNBA Draft and NCAA and WNCAA Tournaments!

As an alum, Chelsea gives her insight on SDSU's incredible run to the NCAA Championship Game and background on the program built by former coach Steve Fisher and current HC Brian Duthcher. What does the portal and NIL do to future Cinderella runs? How does men's CBB deal with high roster turnover?

As far as the WNCAA, the stars of the most-watched WNCAA Tournament will be back in 23-24. Nearly 10 million people watched LSU-Iowa final and there is great anticipation for next season and the '24 WNBA Draft. Who is the NCAA favorite next year. Is NIL darling Angel Reese of LSU a sure-fire W star? Is Iowa's Caitlin Clark a generational prospect? Chelsea answers those burning questions!

What is the WNBA's next step to capitalize off the enormous popularity of women's NCAA basketball? Does the W need to expand? What areas is the 75 million dollar capital investment making inroads in? How can the W increase brand awareness?

The ITP crew also welcomes on a special guest for the WNBA preview in which Chelsea gives a in-depth rundown of each of the 12 teams, and offers her odds-on favorites (W title, reach the championship round, MVP and ROY).

Chelsea feels the W needs to do a better job of story-telling and marketing players other than the top stars and the ITP crew welcomes on a special guest Rebekah Gardner (Chicago Sky) to talk about her incredible W journey. She was named to the '22 W all-rookie team at 32, the oldest player ever to do so. Gardner talks about her journey from UCLA to pro ball and finally getting a shot in a WNBA training camp!

After breaking down the W, Chelsea dishes on '23 NBA Draft and whom she feels was the best pick and which team has best draft. Chelsea also dishes on what impact she expects Aliyah Boston (South Carolina) to have with the Indiana Fever and gives her overall perspective on this current draft class? Is it a strong or average class and are there any generational players? Chelsea breaks it all down!

The ITP Crew closes out the show taking a look into the future and the 2024 WNBA Draft. Clark and Reese have been getting unprecedented press, but what are their WNBA games like? Is Clark a generational prospect for next year? What kind of long-term prospect is Reese? Will W teams tank to have the top pick next season?

The ITP crew and special guest Rebekah Gardner offer some terrific insight on the girls game, both college and pro, on this special two-hour episode, so make sure to tune in to Episode 159 from start to finish!

(0:00) - Intro
(2:19) - NBA Playoffs & Play-In: Quick Reaction!
(5:32) - Ballislife A-A Game (5/6) & Upcoming Pods
(6:14) - Chelsea’s Reaction to SDSU's Title Game Run
(10:52) - SDSU Alum’s Reaction to Final Four Run
(14:16) - Reaction to NCAA Portal Reality & W NCAA Boom!
(24:00) - Can the W Capitalize on NCAA Popularity?
(26:08) - Who is the Early Line WNCAA Favorite?
(33:26) - How Will the W Capitalize on NCAA Boom & NIL Brand Buildup?
(46:23) - WNBA Preview: Team-By-Team Rundown (Phoenix Mercury)
(50:55) - Washington Mystics Preview
(52:09) - Seattle Storm Preview
(54:53) - Atlanta Dream Preview
(58:28) - Indiana Fever Preview
(1:01:22) - Minnesota Lynx Preview
(1:03:53) - Dallas Wings Preview
(1:10:17) - Connecticut Sun Preview
(1:14:56) - L.A. Sparks Preview
(1:19:03) - Chicago Sky Preview
(1:19:03) - N.Y. Liberty Preview
(1:25:07) - Las Vegas Aces Preview
(1:28:14) - Rebekah Gardner (Sky) Interview
(1:45:57) - Reaction To 'Bekah Interview
(1:50:20) - Advice For Sticking in W From a Pro
(1:53:50) - Chelsea’s WNBA Predictions
(1:57:08) - '23 W Draft Grades & ’24 W Draft Preview
(2:09:45) - Caitlin Clark & Angel Reese: Translatable Games?
(2:19:07) - www.ebooksnet.com Shout-Out & ITP Schedule

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Josh and Kwab play a "Threats to win the Western Conference" edition of "For Real or Fugazi", talk the pros and cons of the new CBA agreement, and celebrate the New York Knicks making the Playoffs!

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On Episode 158 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana and Chelsea Hopkins go in on March Madness, from the incredible Cinderella stories on the men's side to the heavyweight battles on the women's side, and get some 2023 McDonald's All-American Game insight from a special guest.

The ITP crew briefly touch on how mass shootings barely register in light of the latest casualties and how guns are now children's No. 1 threat. The crew also touch upcoming pods, including the WNBA Preview, slated for April 11.

Grant Rice, the coach of Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) and the West Coach in the McDonald's All-American Game, is the special guest with some insight on his club. Rice talks about the competitive nature of Ron Holland of Duncanville (Texas), the impact of Jared McCain of Centennial (Corona, Calif.) and how the sons of NBA players, Andrej Stojakovic of Jesuit (Carmichael, Calif.) and Bronny James of Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.) are faring. Rice talks about James' play and fitting in with his McDonald's teammates. Should Bronny be talking to the media?

Ron and Ani break down their insights from scouts and contacts in Houston and how the East is the favorite in Tuesday night's game. Will the game action play out that way?

Speaking of Houston, the ITP crew break down the miraculous run of San Diego State to the Final Four. Chelsea, a former point guard for the Aztecs, gives his insight on the men's program and his personal take on SDSU head coach Brian Dutcher. Ron and Chelsea also talk about one of the breakout players in this year's NCAA Tournament: SDSU point guard Darrion Trammel, who was twice passed over for scholarships before heading to a JUCO before landing at Seattle University.

Ron also breaks down his other top breakout performer, Miami's Jordan Miller, a transfer from George Mason who was not well known nationally. Chelsea and Ani talk about the play of KSU's Marquis Nowell, arguably the top individual of the tourney who led K-State to the Elite 8, while Ani dishes on two more top performers: guard Jordan Hawkins of UCONN and Sir'Jabari Rice, a Texas native who spent five seasons at New Mexico St. before helping the Longhorns reach the Elite 8.

Has the NCAA men's basketball landscape changed forever with the portal and older players, or will the cycle reverse itself once again in a few years? Ani gives his insight.

The ITP crew also gives their Final Four predictions!

Chelsea breaks down the W Final Four, which is a heavyweight affair with unbeaten South Carolina going for it all. Can No. 2 seed Iowa upset the Gamecocks? In the other semi, it's No. 1 seed Virginia Tech vs. No. 3 seed LSU.

Is the Iowa-SC game the most anticipated W semifinal ever? Chelsea breaks it down plus gives insight on two more players you should know: LSU's double-double machine Angel Reese and V-Tech's Georgia Amoore.

The ITP crew offers some terrific insight on the MCDAAG and both Final Fours, so make sure to tune in to Episode 158 from start to finish!

(0:00) - Intro
(1:33) - Mass Shooting in America: Going To Happen Again!
(5:09) - Ballislife A-A Game (5/6) & Upcoming Pods
(5:35) - Chelsea’s Hot Take on SDSU Final Four Run
(8:47) - Grant Rice (West McDonald’s A-A Coach) Interview
(16:39) - More McDAAG Insight From ITP Crew
(23:42) - Bronny James at McDAAG: Fitting In & Expectations vs. Reality
(31:50) - No Mickey D's in Final Four: New Era or Cycle?
(37:40) - Are Recruiting Labels (HM, MM, LM) Relevant Anymore?
(41:33) - Chelsea’s In-Depth Insight on SDSU & Coach Dutcher
(48:42) - Final Four Predictions
(55:54) - Ron’s and Ani’s Dish on Amari Bailey & UCLA’s Injuries
(1:02:12) - ITP Crew’s Tourney Breakout Players
(1:10:18) - Chelsea’s Dish on W March Madness
(1:19:40) - BIL Podcast Network Shoout-Outs & ITP Schedule

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Josh and Kwab are back after a week off to touch base on the latest NBA headlines including Kyrie Irving, Luka Doncic, and the Dallas Mavericks honeymoon phase being over, What the Blazers should do going forward with Damian Lillard, are the Knicks getting tired of Julius Randle's temper, and will Jaylen Brown remain a Celtic when his contract expires?

Timeline:
00:00 Start
03:05 Kyrie and Luka not happy in Dallas
17:24 What's next for Dame and Portland?
30:07 Is Julius Randle's temper a problem?
38:52 Does Jaylen Brown want out of Boston?

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On Episode 157 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show, hosts Ronnie Flores and Chelsea Hopkins go in on the latest high school and NBA news and give their hot takes on the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

Ron and Chelsea talk about the latest gun incident (surprise) involving Shawn Kemp and Ja Morant's rehab stint away from the Memphis Grizzlies. Is this the first step to a total re-make for Ja?

The ITP crew also talk about the issue of NBA load management and how guidelines could be put in place for player awards through the CBA.

Ron also breaks down the CIF state championships and the atmosphere of the California state tournament. Is there going to be change in order to make it more appeasing to the average fan? Ron also talks about how the CIF and UIL (Texas) state tournament affect the latest FAB 50 rankings.

Chelsea also gives her hot takes on the women's NCAA Tournament. Can anyone challenge South Carolina? Who are the favorites to reach the Final Four? Chelsea also breaks down players to watch.

Both Ron and Chelsea give their team and players to watch in the wide-open men's NCAA Tournament? It truly will be March Madness this season!

The ITP crew offers some terrific insight on all levels of the game and both genders, so make sure to tune in to Episode 157 from start to finish!

(0:00) - Intro
(1:16) - Gun Incident with Shawn Kemp... WTH!
(3:52) - Ja Morant in Rehab: Will He Turn the Corner?
(10:49) - New NBA CBA Will Address Load Management
(13:28) - NBA MVP Debate: A Racial Thing or Flawed Process?
(17:11) - Life of Pro: Preparing for Adjustment or Staying in Moment
(19:45) - Ballislife Podcast Network Shout-Outs
(20:04) - Ron’s CIF Championships Hot Takes
(27:21) - Ron’s FAB 50 Update
(28:24) - Ron’s UIL Final Four Break Down
(35:15) - Chelsea’s Women’s NCAA Tourney Breakdown!
(49:09) - Hot Take on Men’s NCAA Tournament!

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Josh and Kwab recap the Kings defeating the Knicks in primetime, the Draymond Green vs Dillon Brooks beef as the Grizzlies make easy work of the Warriors, and what Kevin Durant's injury means for the Suns going forward.

00:00 Start
01:46 Kings vs Knicks
11:05 Are the Sixers contenders?
20:32 Who is the 6th man of the year?
25:55 Grizzlies beat the Warriors; Brooks vs Draymond
36:50 What does KD injury mean for the Suns?

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Josh and Kwab touch base during a turbulent time for a few contenders. Are the Celtics as good as everyone thinks they are? What is going on with Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors on the road? What will the Memphis Grizzlies be when Ja Morant comes back?

Timeline:
00:00 Start
03:49 Are the Celtics fugazi?
15:32 Road Woerriors
26:31 Memphis, we have a problem

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NBA All-Star weekend is approaching! Who came out on top of the trade deadline & who has the freshest kicks? Who won weeks 16 & 17 of King of the Court?

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Two KOTC's in one week?!?!?!

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Part 6 COMING SOON with Heat, Bucks and Timberwolves.

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KING OF THE COURT WEEK 13 WAS INSAAAAAANE!!!

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Let's start this year off right!

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In this episode we got NBA drama and the vibe check, the parody in college basketball and the Hoop Hall west matchup previews!

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Dom & Issac what to know what you're thankful for. We're thankful for you! Also we talk about some players making a 180 in their play and some potential WWE TLC match-up ideas. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Save a plate for me

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The Dubs, Nets, and Lakers are looking rough rn, what can the leagues heartthrobs do? The high school scene is gearing up for the BattleZONE and big matchups! The biggest and best streetball events are going to in the next 50 days, which will be your favorite?

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Dom & Isaac chop it up about some big commits, huge streetball events and just talk everything basketball from all levels.

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Dom & Isaac talk everything basketball from all levels. Get live with the gang and ask some questions!

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Part 2 COMING SOON with the Hornets, Bulls and Cavaliers

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• Timberwolves/Jazz
• Celtics/Pacers
• Free Agent signings thus far

… and much more! 

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• How he feels about the draft process 
• What current players his game compares to
• What part of his game that he’s worked on the most 

… and much more! 

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• What his offseason is like 
• His thoughts on the playoffs and officiating
• How this season went for the Hawks
• The development of the Hawks moving forward
• How playing with Trae Young impacts his career 

… and much more! 

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• Issues with referring and how players react to them
• Dallas vs Phoenix 
• The future of the Suns
• The value of a coach that has respect from players
• Miami vs Philly
• The future of players like Tyrese Maxey, Jordan Poole, LaMelo, and others

… and much more! 

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• March Madness and the upcoming NBA Draft
• The importance of seeing young players play in meaningful situations when it comes to contracts
• The most fun team to takeover as GM
• Surrounding SGA with a team to win now
• All NBA, MVP, and Coach of The Year voting

… and much more! 

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• The nuance of balancing analytics with the dynamics of game plan execution
• The impact of adding Derrick White to the roster
• The energy at Kevin Garnett’s jersey retirement ceremony
• The evolution and growth of his own game
• Working with Lethal Shooter
• Guarding 1 through 5 in the NBA

… and much more! 

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• The depth of talent in the Eastern Conference
• The 76ers & Nets outlook moving forward
• The real reason the Lakers are struggling
• Potential scenarios for the play-in games
• The thought process behind voting for MVP and other regular season awards

… and much more! 

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• Progressing as a rookie
• Being mentored by KCP
• Shooting mechanics & modeling his game after Klay
• Gonzaga & getting his MBA

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