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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

Back from the (Jrue) Holidays. – Holy Backboard

In the 428th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage discuss their holiday experiences and delve into the current state of the Portland Trail Blazers. They examine the team's recent performance, notable wins, player development, and injury updates. The podcast highlights Donovan Clingan's improvement, the strategic challenges posed by upcoming games against strong opponents like the Rockets, Knicks, and Warriors, and the potential impact of trade decisions and player injuries on the team's future. The episode also explores the controversial strategy of fouling when ahead by three and outlines potential roster adjustments that may be necessary due to the impending 50-game cap for two-way contract players Caleb Love and Sidy Cissoko.