World Class Hoops Podcast

World Class Hoops Podcast

Based out of Chicago, Illinois, the World Class Hoops Podcast covers Basketball from all levels, from High School, College, NBA G-League, WNBA, & NBA. While the teams in Chicago and the surrounding Chicagoland areas are mentioned often. The World Class Hoops Podcast covers Basketball all-around the World where ever notable hoops content can be found.

Episodes

NBA Freestyle Episode with Joseph Gregory: World Class Hoops Podcast (11/12/2021)

November 13, 2021 • 37 mins

Joseph Gregory (Host of the Joe With Joe Morning Show and co-host of Students of The Game Chicago) returns to the World Class Hoops Podcast for this NBA Freestyle Episode. Joe and WCHP host, Chris Rouse, cover whatever random NBA topics come to mind while on air.  Joseph Gregory available on Social Media: Twitter: @joestuff710


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2022 NCAA Division Men's Basketball Season Preview: World Class Hoops Podcast (11/9/2021)

November 9, 2021 • 55 mins
Following a brief hiatus last week, the World Class Hoops Podcast returns with a preview of the 2021-2022 NCAA Division 1 Men’s College Basketball Season.   With the 2021-2022 season tipping off Today, College Basketball Analyst and host of, The Legends of The Tournament Podcast, Ryan Christoffersen, joins our host Chris Rouse on the World Class Hoops Podcast to preview the upcoming season.   Coach K's Final Season  - Reflecting ...
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NBA Eastern Conference Impressions with Josh Buckhalter: World Class Hoops Podcast (10/26/2021)

October 27, 2021 • 30 mins
On this edition of the WCHP, Josh Buckhalter (Clocker Sports, Pippen Ain’t Easy, and Fansided's Atlanta Hawks coverage, Soaring Down South) joins Chris Rouse to discuss overall impressions on the NBA’s Eastern Conference through one week of the 2022 NBA Season. In-depth coverage on both the Atlanta Hawks (Cam Reddish the key?) and Chicago Bulls (4-0 despite offense struggles). Teams to watch in the East.   World Class Hoops Podcas...
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Chicago Bulls First Week Impressions with Luke Stanczyk: World Class Hoops Podcast (10-25-2021)

October 27, 2021 • 35 mins
This edition of the World Class Hoops Podcast stays true to home. Chicago Bulls Basketball is fun again, through just under one week into the 2021-2022 NBA Season, the Bulls are off to a 3-0 start. Chicago Bulls Beat Reporter for Primetime Sports, Luke Stanczyk, returns to the show to give his early season impressions on the Bulls. He and our host, Chris Rouse, also preview Tonight's Bulls/Raptors game, and discuss the Chicago Bull...
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WCHP: Chicago Bulls 2021-2022 Season Opener Recap (10-20-2021)

October 20, 2021 • 13 mins
Our host, Chris Rouse, recaps the Chicago Bulls 94-88 win against the Detroit Pistons in their 2021-2022 NBA Season Opener. The Bulls are over .500 for the first time since 2017, how Zach LaVine's 3rd quarter and a total team defensive effort helped the Bulls leave great mark in a tough Season Opener in Detroit. World Class Hoops Podcast available on all streaming platforms including: Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, & YouTube. Wo...
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2021-2022 NBA Season Preview with Joseph Gregory (10/18/2021)

October 18, 2021 • 43 mins
On the occasion of the 2021-2022 NBA Season beginning, the World Class Hoops Podcast returns. Our host, Chris Rouse, is joined by Joseph Gregory of Students of The Game Chicago and Joe With Joe Morning Show to preview the upcoming season before Tomorrow's tip-off. Covering the stop storylines entering the season, providing predictions, and much more.. * Recapping the Chicago Sky winning the 2021 WNBA Finals. * 2021-2022 Chicago B...
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WCHP (8/5/2021): World Class Hoops Podcast

August 5, 2021 • 22 mins
On Today's Presentation of the World Class Hoops Podcast:   Our Host, Chris Rouse, keeps you up to date on all the latest NBA Free Agency news, recaps and breaks down USA Men's Basketball's Olympic Semi-Final Victory over Australia, and previews Tonight's USA Women's Basketball Olympic Semi-Final Matchup against Serbia.   NBA Free Agency News  - Julius Randle signs a contract extension with the New York Knicks  - Victor Oladipo t...
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WCHP (8/4/2021): World Class Hoops Podcast With Joseph Gregory

August 4, 2021 • 34 mins
Today on the World Class Hoops Podcast:   Joseph Gregory from the Joe With Joe Morning Show & Students of The Game Chicago, rejoins our host, Chris Rouse to cover the Chicago Bulls early 2021 Off-Season transactions and much more:   * NBA Free Agency  - John Collins returns to Atlanta  - Kemba Walker headed to New York  - Chicago Bulls Off-Season Activity  (Adding DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, & Alex Caruso. Plus, Thoughts on Lauri ...
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WCHP (8/3/2021): World Class Hoops Podcast

August 3, 2021 • 49 mins
Today on the World Class Hoops Podcast, our host, Chris Rouse covers: NBA Free Agency  - Day 1 Impressions (Lonzo Ball to the Bulls, Kyle Lowry to the Heat, and more)  - Remaining Free Agents To Watch   Olympics  - USA vs. Spain Quarterfinals Recap  - Recapping the entire Olympic Men's Quarterfinals Round  - Preview Tonight's USA Women's Basketball Quarterfinal Matchup vs. Australia   World Class Hoops Podcast available on all s...
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WCHP (8/2/2021): Chicago Bulls Off-Season Discussion with Luke Stanczyk

August 3, 2021 • 39 mins
On this presentation of the World Class Hoops Podcast:   With Free Agency looming, Chicago Bulls Beat Reporter for Primetime Sports, Luke Stanczyk, joins our host, Chris Rouse, to discuss the 2021 Chicago Bulls Off-Season.   World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media  Facebook: @WorldClassHoops Podcast  Twitter: @WCHPMedia  YouTube: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast  Available on all streaming platforms including: Anchor, Apple, Google, Spo...
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WCHP (8/2/2021): World Class Hoops Podcast (8/2/2021) With Joseph Gregory

August 3, 2021 • 59 mins
On Today's episode of the World Class Hoops Podcast:   With 2021 NBA Free Agency set to begin later today, Joseph Gregory of the Joe With Joe Morning Show and Students of The Game Chicago, joins our host, Chris Rouse, on the show: * Olympics USA Women's Basketball   - defeats France to 93-82 in their Final Olympic Preliminary matchup before the Knockout Stage   USA Men's Basketball  - Recap of their 119-84 win over Czech Republi...
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WCHP (7/29/2021): World Class Hoops Podcast - 2021 NBA Draft

July 29, 2021 • 21 mins
Today on the World Class Hoops Podcast:   It's NBA Draft Day 2021!  Our host, Chris Rouse, covers:  * Detroit Pistons will select Cade Cunningham with the #1 Pick in Tonight's NBA Draft.  * Predictions on the Top 5 Selections of the Draft. * Notable Prospects To Watch   * Olympics - The USA Women's Basketball Team faces Japan in their second Preliminary Round matchup. Quick Preview.   World Class Hoops Podcast available on all st...
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WCHP (7/28/2021): World Class Hoops Podcast

July 29, 2021 • 28 mins
On this edition of the World Class Hoops Podcast (7/28/2021) Host, Chris Rouse, covers:   Tokyo Olympics  * USA Men's Basketball  - Damian Lillard, the catalyst in USA Basketball's 120-66 Olympic Victory over Iran.  - An Honest Opinion on Jayson Tatum's potential. Noticeable Improvements.  - Final Preliminary Matchup: Saturday vs. Czech Republic   * USA Women's Basketball  - Defeated Nigeria, 81-72 in Olympic Opener  - A'ja Wilso...
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WCHP (7/26/2021): World Class Hoops Podcast

July 27, 2021 • 42 mins
On this episode of the World Class Hoops Podcast: The World Class Hoops Podcast returns as the Basketball schedule of the Tokyo Olympics begins. Our Host, Chris Rouse covers the following: * USA Men's Basketball Team loses their Olympic Opener to France * USA Men's Basketball: What's the cause for the recent struggles? * Thoughts on Evan Fournier's Individual/Team Quote * USA Men's Basketball: Reports of frustration in the locker r...
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WCHP (7/6/2021): 2021 NBA Finals Preview With Justin Adams

July 6, 2021 • 41 mins
Today on the World Class Hoops Podcast:  Houston native, Justin Adams of The Art of The Science Boxing Podcast & Students of The Game Chicago joins our host, Chris Rouse, to preview the 2021 NBA Finals & discuss the Houston Rockets 2021 approach to the #2 in the 2021 NBA Draft.   * Atlanta Hawks hire Nate McMillan as permanent Head Coach.  - Offseason Outlook After Eastern Conference Finals Appearance   * 2021 NBA Finals  - Houst...
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WCHP (7/5/2021): 2021 NBA Finals Preview With Joseph Gregory

July 6, 2021 • 58 mins
Today on the World Class Hoops Podcast: Joseph Gregory of Students of The Game Chicago & the Joe With Joe Morning Show returns to the WCHP with our host, Chris Rouse.   * 3 NBA Head Coaching Vacancies  - New Orleans Pelicans  - Orlando Magic  - Washington Wizards   - If you were a Head Coach which Job would you take? * 2021 NBA Finals Preview (Bucks/Suns)  - NBA Finals Droughts Ending  - Giannis Antetokounmpo's Injury  - Chris Pau...
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WCHP (6/23/2021): 2021 NBA Playoffs Check-In With Joseph Gregory

June 23, 2021 • 43 mins
Joseph Gregory of Students of The Game Chicago & Joe With Joe Morning Show joins our host, Chris Rouse, for this 2021 NBA Playoffs Edition of the World Class Hoops Podcast.   * Western Conference Finals (LA Clippers/Phoenix Suns) - DeAndre Ayton's Tip Dunk gives the Phoenix Suns a 2-0 series lead over the LA Clippers.  - Updates on Chris Paul & Kawhi Leonard.  - Have we seen this movie before already? Clippers down 0-2 again can th...
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WCHP (6/22/2021): 2021 NBA Playoffs Check-In With Shaq Barnes

June 22, 2021 • 60 mins
Shaq Barnes of SBTalkSports returns to the WCHP to recap the Milwaukee Bucks/Brooklyn Nets, 7-game Eastern Conference Semifinals series.  Previewing the Milwaukee Bucks/Atlanta Hawks, Eastern Conference Finals series. Can Atlanta pull off one more upset?   Thoughts on the LA Clippers/Phoenix Suns Western Conference Finals series.  Game 2 adjustments for both teams with both Kawhi Leonard and Chris Paul ruled out.   Top 5 Favorite P...
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WCHP (6/4/2021): Hard To Say Goodbye

June 4, 2021 • 31 mins
From retirements to playoff eliminations, there has been a lot of saying goodbye in the basketball world this week and we cover it on this edition of the World Class Hoops Podcast:  * Still Amazed by Damian Lillard's Game 5 performance. * Danny Ainge retires, Brad Stevens promoted to Director of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics. *  Coach K: Thoughts on Duke Head Coach, Mike Krzyzewski announcing his plans to retire afte...
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WCHP: 2021 NBA Playoffs Check-In (6/2/2021)

June 2, 2021 • 26 mins
Damian Lillard inspired this Check-In. 2021 NBA Playoffs Postgame Check-In * Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers delivers an epic playoff performance but the Blazers still fell short to Denver in Double Overtime in Game 5. How Denver's depth has * The Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks are now set to meet in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Early Impressions. * Thoughts on the recent NBA fan conduct incidents throughout ...
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