15 episodes

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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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!

    15. The Most Interesting Man in the World (feat. Cory Heitz @prep_athletics)

    15. The Most Interesting Man in the World (feat. Cory Heitz @prep_athletics)

    Episode 15 of the #KBCHoops Podcast features one of the most interesting men we know! Prep Athletics founder, Cory Heitz, uses his expertise to educate families on what prep schools are, the benefits of this option, as well as all that goes into choosing the right one. Since 2008, he has placed over 100 players and families into prep school and postgraduate programs all over the country. Along with this, Cory has coached across many levels of basketball with schools like Lexington Catholic High School and Lexington Christian Academy in Kentucky along with Gonzaga Prep in Washington D.C. where he coached Villanova’s Kris Jenkins. We also detail some of Cory's hobbies and passions which include completing Tour d'Afrique (a cross continent bicycle excursion in Africa), submerging himself in freezing bodies of water with The Iceman Wim Hof, and VIP access to a private comedy show at Dave Chappelle's home.  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)

    • 1 hr 21 min
    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)

    • 1 hr 17 min
    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)

    • 1 hr 5 min
    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)

    • 52 min
    11. 11th Region Basketball HOF (feat. Rob Goodman)

    11. 11th Region Basketball HOF (feat. Rob Goodman)

    Episode 11 of the #KBCHoops Podcast features Sayre School head basketball coach, Rob Goodman. Listen in as Coach Goodman introduces the inaugural induction class into the 11th Region Basketball Hall of Fame. Coach Goodman also details some of his toughest 11th Region coaching battles as well as shares the value of picking up pennies.

    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)

    • 41 min
    10. Shooters Shoot (feat. Taylor Barnette @TaylorBarnette)

    10. Shooters Shoot (feat. Taylor Barnette @TaylorBarnette)

    Episode 10 of the #KBCHoops Podcast features a member of the University of Louisville Men's Basketball coaching staff, Taylor Barnette. Taylor sits in and details his life growing up in a basketball household and how it helped shape his basketball trajectory. Taylor also gives recruiting advice to current student-athletes and uses his collegiate journey from the University of Virginia to Belmont University as an example. Lastly, Taylor shares how his faith and commitment to discipleship led him into the world of basketball coaching.

    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)

    • 1 hr 12 min

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