Betting Above The Rim

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Betting Above The Rim

Hosted by Coach James Young, this twice-a-week review of NBA and College Basketball will keep you updated on everything on and off the court. By combining in-depth basketball analysis, betting strategies, and engaging discussions on sports and pop culture, this podcast will inform, entertain and inspire you.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    1/14: Cooper Flagg Dominating + Let Russ Cook + St. John’s To Make a Run? & More

    A good amount of news, updates, and previews on this episode with Coach James Young in basketball. Some of the Tip-Off Topics include Zion Williamson getting suspended for a game last week after being late multiple practices, Cooper Flagg dominating college basketball lately, and much more. Coach goes through each topic in detail and provides his opinions from a coaching perspective. Next, on the Award, we stick with the college game as we take a look at the updated odds for the men’s National Championship, men’s Big East Conference, Mens team for Villanova to make the NCAA Tournament, and National Player of Year for women’s basketball. Lastly, Coach gives his Scouting Report for two games in the NBA and two games in men’s college basketball. He will give you a best bet for each matchup that we preview before they tip off. In addition, an interesting Buzzer Beater as former Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski comes up with a conference-merger idea that you don’t want to miss.

    23 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    1/9: Khris Middleton Benched + Knicks Win Total + Paolo Banchero Return

    Drama, drama, and more drama, whether it’s good or bad, there’s a lot happening from a basketball perspective. First up on this episode with Coach Jame Young, the Tip-Topics are jam-packed as Paolo Banchero will make his return to the Magic this week, the Bucks benched Khris Middleton, Tennessee men’s basketball got heavily blown out by Florida, and much more. Coach gives you his insights on all of the major topics that he goes through. Next, on the Award Tour, we take a look at the NBA Futures Market consisting of the Rookie of the Year and Coach of the Year Odds. In addition, we explored through the updated win totals for the Knicks, Nets, and Magic. Coach provides you a best bet for all of them. You might be surprised to hear what he has to say about his beloved Knicks. Lastly, we look ahead to some upcoming notable matchups for both the NBA and men’s college basketball for the rest of the week. Also, Coach rants out in his Buzzer Beater relating to Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers relating to the Los Angeles wildfires that occurred on Wednesday (01/08) morning.

    23 min

  3. JAN 7

    1/7: Jimmy Butler Suspended + NBA & MBB Previews & More

    There has been a lot of breaking news and updates brewing around the basketball world. Coach gives all he’s insights, takes, and best bets on this episode. Some of the Tip-Off Topics include the Miami Heat suspending Jimmy Butler for a few games due to his inappropriate disciplinary actions as of late because he wants to get traded. In addition, Kyrie Irving gets injured and will be sidelined for a week or two. The futures of Miami and Dallas hang in the balance for their own respective reasons. There are topics to be discussed as well so keep your ears open. Next, Coach gives you his best bets for some of the notable NBA games tipping off on Tuesday and Wednesday. It’s going to be a very interesting couple of weeks as the trade deadline gets closer as well. Lastly, Coach relays his best bets again but this time for four major conference-play matchups in men’s college basketball. Are the Auburn Tigers still the best team in the country? Can Tennessee keep their undefeated season alive against a tough Florida Gators team that has been dominate so far this season? Only time will tell.

    23 min

  4. JAN 3

    1/3: LeBron Turns 40 + Ant Calls SGA + Hoosiers Field of 68 Odds, & More

    A ton of major updates and upcoming matchup for in the NBA and college basketball and Coach James Young breaks it down all for you on this episode. First up, some of the Tip-off Topics include LeBron James celebrating 40 years old and still thriving on the court, injury updates for Ja Morant and Jaden Ivey, Anthony Edwards calling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “MVP”, Pelicans trying to trade Brandon Ingram, and Bryce James committing to Arizona. Coach gives his opinion and takes on each topic. Moving on to the Award Tour. Coach relays his best bets for the futures market in terms of the playoffs. Will the Warriors missed the playoffs? Do the Suns have a chance to make the playoffs? In addition, will the Indiana Hoosiers have a fighting chance to make the NCAA Tournament? Lastly, on Coach’s scouting report, we go through three notable games on Friday (01/03/25) in the NBA and Coach gives you a best bet for each matchup. In addition, the first round of the NBA All Star voting has been released, in which some players are being slept on the Eastern Conference.

    23 min

  5. 12/31/2024

    12/31: D’Angelo Russell Trade Recap + MBB Conference Futures Market

    A ton of major news and updates from around basketball and Coach James Young is here on the episode to break it all down. First up on our Tip-Off Topics, the Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell and some picks to the Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton. Coach wonders how the trade either helps or hinders both teams. Next, Coach is frustrated and doesn’t understand why the Kings decided the fired head coach Mike Brown. You don’t want to miss his take on this. Some unfortunate news in the sports broadcast world as Greg Gumbel passed away at the age of 78. Coach shares how he made an impact when came to the coverage of men’s college basketball, especially during March Madness. Speaking of, conference play kicks off the week/weekend for men’s college basketball and Coach is very excited to see these matchups when time comes around. Next, Coach continues is ranting about head coach Mike Brown getting fired because he believes that this had nothing to do with Mike Brown; more related to the organization itself. In addition, we move on the Award Tour, as Coach will give you some best bets for each of the major conferences in men’s college basketball. Will Duke but able to run away in ACC? Is Auburn the clear favorite in SEC? And many others to cover as well. Lastly, we move on Coach’s Scouting Report as he previews three notable matchups in the NBA and two games in men’s college basketball. He will give a best bet for each matchup as we bring in the new year of 2025. In addition, a total of six former FSU men’s basketball player sued head coach Leonard Hamilton for unpaid NIL money. What does this say about how the NCAA as an organization regarding these kinds of situations and how should they handle it? From Coach James Young, producer Matthew George, and the entire SportsGrid family, we want to wish you an early and very Happy New Year. We wish you nothing but the best for 2025.

    23 min

  6. 12/27/2024

    12/27: Luka Doncic Injured on Christmas + NBA Friday Preview & More

    From everyone here at SportsGrid, we hope you had a wonderful Christmas. On this episode, Coach James Young, first, goes through the Tip-Off Topics, in which he recaps all of the NBA games that happened on Christmas Day as it was a thriller throughout the entire holiday, not to mention the amount of close games and player scoring displays. Unfortunately during the Mavericks/Timberwolves game, Luka Doncic suffered a calf strain reportedly could sidelined him for a good period of time. How will this major loss affect Dallas going forward, especially when playoffs come closer? In addition, there have been multiple reports that Jimmy Butler wants to be traded. How did this affect Miami and the teams that could potentially trade for him. Next, we move on to our Award Tour as Coach goes through the Eastern and Western Conference and gives you and updates best bet for each of them as well as which team will be the #1 seed in each conference. Lastly, we go through Coach’s Scouting Report as there are a god amount of notable games on Friday 12/27. Coach gives you a best bet for each matchup. In addition, he runs through a Buzzer Beater as Jim Larranaga steps down as the head coach of Miami indefinitely.

    23 min

  7. 12/24/2024

    12/24: Who Will Win NBA DPOY & 6th Man? + NBA Christmas Preview

    Christmas and the holiday season is upcoming and there is a bunch of action and news in the basketball world. On this episode with Coach James Young, he goes through a bunch of tip-off topics, such as Alex Caruso getting a four-year extension with OKC, Magic F Moe Wagner out for the season with injury, wondering if Auburn is consider the best team in men’s college basketball, and much more. Next, we head to the Award Tour, where Coach goes through three NBA futures markets: Defensive Player of the Year, 6th Man of the Year, and Most Improved Player. Who do you think will win each award? Lastly, we look ahead to Coach’s Scouting Report and give you a best bet for each matchup of the NBA Christmas Day schedule. It’s going to be a fun holiday week. From Coach James Young, producer Matthew George, and the entire SportsGrid family, we wish you and your family Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas.

    23 min

  8. 12/19/2024

    12/19: Bucks Wins NBA Cup + Who Will Win NBA Rookie of the Year?

    A ton of action going in the basketball world so let’s take a dive into this episode with Coach James Young. First up with the Tip-Off Topics, Coach recaps the NBA Cup Finals as the Bucks defeat the Thunder in dominating fashion. Next, we look ahead to the format of this season’s NBA All Star Game. Is it a hit or miss with the way it’s structured? In addition, Coach lists five star players that could potentially be on the trade block before the deadline approaches. Moving on to college basketball, do you believe that the MBB SEC is the best conference in the nation? Lastly, we have a major matchup coming up this week in WBB as USC takes UConn. Next, in the award tour and future market, Coach goes through the NBA MVP and Rookie of the Year odds and gives you a best bet for each of them as well as a sneaky pick that you don’t want to miss. In addition, he wonders about the playoff chances for the Indiana Pacers and Minnesota Timberwolves. Lastly, on Coach’s Scouting Report, we look ahead to some notable NBA games and a men’s college basketball game for the rest of this week. In addition, we have Buzzer Bester for you as Caitlin Clark was awarded Time’s Athlete of the Year. Why is that so significant in the basketball/sports world?

    23 min
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Hosted by Coach James Young, this twice-a-week review of NBA and College Basketball will keep you updated on everything on and off the court. By combining in-depth basketball analysis, betting strategies, and engaging discussions on sports and pop culture, this podcast will inform, entertain and inspire you.

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  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
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