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Top 10 NBA Cup Court Designs for 2025-26

By Dustin Hawes Love it or hate it, the NBA Cup is here to stay. As someone who leans toward the annual early-season tournament being more gimmicky than essential, there is one element of the spectacle that I love and appreciate: the limited-edition courts. They are bright, bold, and in-your-face. But fans only get a…

October 24, 2025October 30, 2025

Top College Basketball Teams to Watch This March

By Dillon Sage This college basketball season has some teams that I think will really shape the March conversation. Kansas has a Freshman with Kobe-like tendencies, BYU runs one of the best offenses in the country, and Florida just reloaded after winning a championship. Let’s break down why I’m so excited about these programs. Kansas…

August 22, 2025August 27, 2025

Egor Demin Deep Dive

I recently did a deep dive on BYU’s playmaker, Egor Demin. I watched the BYU games this season because they were a good team, and I saw that Egor was their primary playmaker. Admittedly, there were so many other college teams to watch, and I still had to watch our Portland Trail Blazers. I didn’t…

May 18, 2025

The Long & Short of It – Holy Backboard

In the 435th Holy Backboard Podcast, Dustin and Sage recap Portland's last stretch, including a lethargic road trip (wins over Chicago and Memphis, blowouts vs. Charlotte and Atlanta, and a competitive loss to Houston), a strong Scoot Henderson bounce-back game vs. Indiana, and a frustrating late collapse vs. the Hornets despite a 19-point lead. They debate Scoot's recent struggles, praising his off-ball defense while criticizing how his minutes were handled, and question prioritizing veterans like Jrue Holiday and Jeremy Grant over development, including Donovan Clingan's usage. They argue that coaching and organizational decisions are hurting the team's offense, defense, and fundamentals, express broader frustration with management, then preview upcoming games against Utah, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn, and briefly discuss draft/watchlist college prospects.