Ohio High School Hoops: Around The State

In today's episode, we start our second year of the 25th Anniversary Series. We tip the series off deep-diving into the 1995 Zanesville Blue Devils with one of the best to ever put on the jersey at the Muskingum County school in Seth Martin. Before we get started, I share some thoughts on the recent events happening around the country and where I find my hope and assurance in times of uncertainty.  Inside the Episode: My hope and prayer in times of trouble.  We revisit the end of the 1993-1994 season. Review the 1994-1995 regular season Did Zanesville really go undefeated? Go in-depth on games with East Liverpool, Marietta, Massillon Jackson, Warren G. Harding, Westerville North, and Cleveland Heights. We talk about the tragedy the week of the state tournament What it was like playing for Coach Aronhalt What was the feeling after winning the state championship and some look ahead to 1996 & 1997.  All of this and so much more

In today’s episode, we address the latest with the OHSAA Tournament and preview two more divisions for regional play.

In today's episode, we preview the Division IV Regional Tournament and make our regional picks.

In this episode, we preview the Division III tournament and give our Final Four picks. 

We deep-dive into the Division IV tournament taking a look at some of the top teams, players, and sleepers to keep an eye on.

In our Season 2 premiere, we discuss what we've been up to the last four-plus months and answer a great list of Twitter questions. 

You won't want to miss our latest conversation with Cincinnati Moeller head coach Carl Kremer. The 1978 Miami East grad has won 575 games in his 29 seasons with the Crusaders at a 79% winning percentage.  Inside the episode: We talk about his summer adventure to Brooklyn for the 2019 NBA Draft to watch former Crusader Jaxson Hayes become a Lottery Pick. The early years where a kid named Bobby Brannen really set the tone for what Moeller basketball would eventually become making it cool to play hoops for the Crusaders. The state championships seasons of 1999, 2003, 2007, 2018, and 2019. Moeller became the first Division I school to go undefeated (2019) since Zanesville in 1995 and the first D1 school to go back-to-back since Canton McKinley in 2005 & 2006. The last big school to do so prior to McKinley and Moeller was Elder in 1973 & 1974. The runner-up finishes of 2005, 2010, and 2017.  The seasons which got away.  Moeller is currently riding a 49-game winnings streak with

Our latest conversation is with former Lexington and Mansfield Senior head coach Gregg Collins. We cover his career at both historic schools. Inside the episode: The 1986-1987 regional qualifier featuring three sophomores, who would become the centerpieces of what was to come.  The 1988-1989 state championship season featuring Tom Scholl, Jeff Hoeppner, and Donn Restille.  The 1990-1991 state championship season led by the great Jamie Feick, who would go on to play at Michigan State and for the Charlotte Hornets, San Antonio Spurs, Milwaukee Bucks, and New Jersey Nets. He would later become head coach at his alma mater (Lexington). We discuss why Coach Collins took some time off between coaching jobs.  We finish the show talking about his great success at Mansfield Senior where his teams won 20 or more games in six of his 12 seasons at the helm and never won less than 15 contests. HIs 1999 and 2005 Tygers reached the State's Final 4 in Division I.  After researching, we found the answer to a question p

My latest conversation with 2017 Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Class of 2017 Hall of Famer, Dan Hegemier. This is a great show filled with history, stories, triumphs, defeats, and what it takes to be great. Coach Hegemier said Coach Bob Arnzen (Delphos St. John's) told him at the start of his career, "you have to surround yourself with great people" and the man with 524-career wins certainly did that.  I mentioned Coach Hegemier's (74-2) run over a three-year span at Knoxville, and his response was what you would expect from a coach with three state championships.  You won't want to miss this episode! Coach Hegemier's Profile: 524 wins 11 district titles 4 regional crowns 3 State Titles  AP Coach of the Year (1993, 2007, & 2008) OHSBKA Coach of the Year (2007) Only coach to win a state championship at UD Arena, St. John Arena, and the Schottenstein Center 

Today, we turn back the clock, and talk with former Dayton Dunbar head coach Pete Pullen. We talk about his incredible 13-year run with the Wolverines, which saw Pullen guide his squads to four state titles in eight seasons and six trips to Columbus in 11 campaigns. Dunbar's run from 2005-to-2015 can rival any in Ohio history.  State Champs (2006, 2007, 2010, & 2012)- 4 Regional Titles (2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, & 2015)- 6 District Titles (2005, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, & 2017)- 10 Sectional Titles (all 13 seasons) 

Today's episode we preview the Nike Peach Jam with All-Ohio Red 17U Head Coach Corey Tucker, better known as "Coach Tuck." We talk about the team's (1-4) start before finishing the EYBL regular season at (6-2) to qualify for the prestigious Peach Jam in North Augusta, Georgia. Coach Tuck also gives us his analysis on NEO Tru Game, who qualified for the E16 event after finishing (8-1) in the regular season. The Ohio-based team's only setback came to the Georgia Stars (66-62). Coach Tuck talks about one of the hottest prospects in the Buckeye State in Akron SVSM's Malaki Branham. 

On today's show, I welcome back Martins Ferry Times Leader Sports Editor Seth Staskey to talk about the 2004 Bellaire Big Reds. Seth covered every game of the magical run, which Gene Ammirante's team took the All-American town on. The season ended in heart-breaking fashion, much like its 1995 Division IV State Football Final, but not before the Big Reds gave its town something to remember. Bellaire finished the year (22-5) and made the school's first and only state tournament.  Aaron Agnew would graduate and move on to Iowa State. Sophomore Nate Davis, who eventually was drafted in the 5th Round by the San Francisco 49ers, is currently 9th all-time on Ohio's scoring list and 7th in rebounds. He had Ball State (FB) in the Top 10, at one point, before losing to Buffalo. The team featured three players which scored 1,000 or more points (Agnew, Davis, and Mike Fisher).  The Big Reds regular season losses included Upper St. Clair (featured Dallas Cowboy's Sean Lee), Logan Elm (featured Tyler Eva

Today, we have a conversation with former Lima Central Catholic head coach Bob Seggerson. Coach Seggerson was inducted into the Ohio High School Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame just one year removed from the bench.  In today's episode we discuss: The early years at LCC. 27 years without a home court? 32 years as head coach with 500-plus wins. How do you respond to losing 5 state tournament games by a total of 8 points? Coaching Mr. Basketball (1994) Aaron Hutchins. Nearly meeting up with LeBron James. Coach Seggerson's final game couldn't have been written better in Hollywood. The declining state tournament attendance. 

In today's episode, we talk with Lakewood St. Edward head coach Eric Flannery. We discuss his career from working in a factory while being an assistant coach and attending college to winning state championships and three Gold Medals. It's been a storybook career to this point, and one that started with becoming head coach at just 23-years-old. Flannery has led the Eagles to two state titles including his first in just his second year on the job. Oh, by the way, the Eagles beat their bitter rival to do it.  Some other topics we discuss: St. Edward having five coaches in five years before Flannery took over. The 1997-1998 season (1st state championship).  Handling a culture where expectations are so high.  Cutting his own nephew three times. Losing in the 1999 sectional and questioning whether he wanted to continue coaching, which was the only time a Flannery coached team didn't advance to district play. Almost taking the job at Rocky River. The impact of Don Showalter on his career.

In this special episode, we deep-dive into the recently released enrollment figures/competitive balance numbers for the 2019-2020 season. We look at teams that could impact their new division along with answering some Twitter questions. 

In today’s episode, we talk with Mentor head coach Bob Krizancic. We highlight his nearly 40 years in the business of molding young men. If you are a coach at any level of any sport, you won’t want to miss out on Coach K’s wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and stories. His career has been filled with things happening for a reason. Trust us, this is a can’t miss conversation!

In today's episode, we welcome our very first head coach to the podcast in Centerville's Brook Cupps. We discuss how he got into coaching, his first job and some of the early struggles which led to eventual success, the four characteristics that describe his program, advice he would give to young coaches trying to start their own program, and his current job with the Elks.  We also dive into his relationship and interaction with LeBron James as their two sons play together with the Blue Chips travel team.  In our weekly news and notes around the state segment we talk about the following: *Transfer season in Northeast Ohio *Luke Howes commitment... *CrossRoads Elite Elite- what Ohio players made the list? *Coaching news *Zach Fleer and Jason Morrow of 270 Hoops have now launched 275 Hoops *Chris Livington in Brazil with USA Basketball *A pair of Ohio natives get invited to the NBA Players Camp *Mitch Hannahs  *I discuss Public/Private vs. Proximity to a metropolitan area

The show starts with news and notes around the state as we discuss the latest coaching hires, Zeb Jackson, Paul McMillan Jr., Josiah Fulcher, Jaxson Hayes, Darius Bazley, and much more.  In today's episode, we talk with first-time guest, CrossRoads Elite Camp Founder/President, and NCAA Certified Scout Adam Shoulders. We discuss the state of grassroots basketball, Bronny James, whether RJ Hampton's recent decision to play overseas will be a trend, and of course we deep-dive into his upcoming camp at Plainfield High School in Indianapolis. Adam will reveal some of the Ohio names that will be in attendance at this year's camp along with a couple national names to wet your appetite.  Shoulders has done quite well in the state of Ohio since the camp's inception in the fall of 2012. Names such as Kaleb Wesson, Derek Koch, Derek Culver, Jayvon Graves, Danny Davis, Jerome Hunter, Dwayne Cohill, Dane Goodwin, Vince Williams, L'Christian Smith, Caleb McConnell, Devon Baker, Darius Quisenberry, Adrian Nelson,

In today's show, we are joined by the latest Ohio State commitment, Kalen Etzler of Convoy Crestview.  Etzler's uncle, Doug, played for the Buckeyes from 1991-1995, and recently was named the head coach at his alma mater replacing the now retired Jeremy Best. We talk with Kalen about his high school career thus far, this year's Division IV State Championship, and we deep-dive into his recent commitment to the Buckeyes. You won't want to miss this episode! 

In today's episode, we chat with Triple Double Prospects' Corey Albertson about the last weekend's on the travel circuit. Corey traveled to Atlanta for the 1st session of the EYBL before heading to Fort Wayne, Indiana last weekend for the Spiece Run-n-Slam, one of the biggest non-shoe brand tournaments of the spring. We breakdown some of the top teams, players, and stockrisers all in this week's edition.