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Breaking news on Monday (06/10) as UConn head coach Dan Hurley reportedly turned down the Lakers head coaching position. On this episode, Coach James Young explains why this was the right move for Hurley and his coaching career.
Next, the USA Women’s Olympic roster was revealed last week and Caitlin Clark was not listed. Coach gives his thoughts on why Clark should not be on the team as well from a couple of different standpoints.
Lastly, Coach recaps Game 2 and previews Game 3 of the NBA Finals. As the Celtics are up 2-0 in the series, what do the Mavericks need to do if they want to keep their championship hopes alive? What can the Celtics do to keep their momentum going heading to Dallas?

As the Celtics and Mavericks gear up for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday, on this episode, Coach James Young previews the odds for game and his best bets that you should take a look at to get some money on your pocket.
Speaking of money in your pocket, Coach, then, looks at the series overall and gives you some of his player props and series bets that are plus money, which are intriguing pertaining to these NBA Finals.
Lastly, in the WNBA, there has been a lot of controversy about Caitlin Clark’s immediate impact in the WNBA. Some have positive and negative. Coach explains why Clark is the new face of the league and that every person, whether player or staff or fan, should be tuning in to her impact in the WNBA. But, also brings the question of, will Fever head coach Christie Sides get fired at the end of the season as the team is near the bottom of the barrel in the East Standings.

As the NBA Finals are approaching between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks, on this episode, Coach James Young goes over some player props that are intriguing to bet on before Game 1 tips off on Thursday, June 6th.
Next, in the WNBA, Coach looks at how the New York Liberty and the Connecticut Sun are doing so far this season. Can one of these two teams carry themselves to capture this year’s championship.
Lastly, Coach gives you his early top five best men’s basketball teams. As the transfer portal really changed the dynamic for some of this teams, do you agree with Coach’s list?

As the NBA Draft approaches, on this episode, Coach James Young explains why he would have the Atlanta Hawks take Zacchaire Risacher as the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft over Alex Sarr.
Next, speaking of the Hawks, Coach wonders what this team should do this offseason. Should they trade Trae Young or DeJounte Murray? Should they trade Jalen Johnson or De’Andre Hunter? If the team takes Risacher in the draft who gets moved?
In addition, Coach previews Game 1 as the stage is set for the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks. Who do you think takes this first game of the series?
Lastly, Coach takes a look at Saturday’s WNBA matchup between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever. Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark will face each other once again just like they did in college.

The Boston Celtics have punched their ticket to the NBA Finals as they swept the Pacers Monday night. On this episode, Coach James Young recaps Game 4 and gives reason why not only the Pacers lost this game, but also why they lost this series. He, then, goes over the Pacers roster and describes what the team should do for the foreseeable future as they have a current young core.
Next, Coach wonders if JJ Reddick would be a good fit as the Lakers next head coach. He talks about why Reddick had the potential to be a good head coach just like Steve Kerr, for example, who had the similar path as a player, then broadcaster, and currently the head coach of the Golden Stars Warriors.
Lastly, as Caitlin Clark is heavily favored to win the Rookie of the Year award in the WNBA. Coach gives you different and smarter ways on how to bet her and her player props as the season goes on.

The Cleveland Cavaliers fired head coach JB Bickerstaff. On this episode, Coach James Young wonders what the future for the Cavaliers will be. Should Donovan Mitchell get traded? Should Jarrett Allen or Evan Mobley get moved? Coach also gives his top candidate for the head coaching job.
Next, Coach recaps Game 1 and previews Game 2 of the Western Conference finals of the Mavericks and Timberwolves. He gives you player props to look out for and how this game and the series will turn out.
In addition, Coach switches to the WNBA as the season goes on, he gives you his sleeper pick to win the MVP.
Lastly, Coach gives you his Top 5 NBA Mock Draft, in which he goes into detail on why he chose these five players in order of how they if on the team that selects them.