World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla

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4.9
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58 reviews
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95 episodes
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Date created
2020/06/01
Average duration
49 min.
Release period
8 days

Description

The game of basketball has become a global game. From legends such as Hakeem Olajuwon and Dirk Nowitzki, to today’s superstars like Giannis and Luka Doncic, there’s no shortage of international talent in the NBA. Each week, Fran Fraschilla will be profiling and talking with the players, coaches, and executives who have led the way in growing the game of basketball around the world.

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NBA Draft Preview with David Hein
2022/06/22
This week on World of Basketball, Fran Fraschilla is joined by David Hein of heinnews.com. The two talk about the likely #1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft; Victor Wembanyama, before digging into all of the international prospects in this years draft.
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Jonquel Jones - Reigning WNBA MVP
2022/06/16
This week on World of Basketball, Fran Fraschilla is joined by the reigning WNBA MVP Jonquel Jones. The two discuss the season that the Connecticut Sun are having so far, where she got her rebounding instincts from, how growing up in the Bahamas built toughness and work ethic, and a whole lot more.
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Taylor Materne - Writer of "Hustle"
2022/06/09
This week on World of Basketball, Fran Fraschilla is joined by Taylor Materne, the screenwriter of Adam Sandler's new Netflix film "Hustle". The two discuss the quality of the basketball in the movie, the process of developing the concept, how excited he was when Adam Sandler came on board the project, and a whole lot more.
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Listener Mailbag
2022/06/02
This week on World of Basketball, Fran Fraschilla talks about his experience at the world premiere of the new Adam Sandler film "Hustle." Then, we answer all of your questions about international hoops in our first ever Mailbag segment.
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Mirin Fader - Author
2022/05/26
This week on World of Basketball, Fran Fraschilla is joined by Mirin Fader, author of "Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP". The two discuss how she first decided that Giannis' story needed to be turned into a book, the challenges that came with writing this book during the pandemic, how international players have changed basketball in the States, and a whole lot more.
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Marty Clarke - NBA Global Academy
2022/05/19
This week on World of Basketball, Fran Fraschilla is joined by Marty Clarke, the Technical Director of the NBA Global Academy in Australia. The two discuss how why the NBA Global Academy is such a great pathway for young players, what makes Josh Giddey such an amazing player, how great it is to have basketball back in his home state of Tasmania, and a whole lot more.
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Kyle Hines - Olimpia Milano
2022/05/12
This week on World of Basketball, Fran Fraschilla is joined once again by three-time EuroLeague Best Defender Kyle Hines. The two discuss how he's managed to keep up his high level of play for so long, how he's enjoyed his time playing in Italy, and a whole lot more.
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Presenting The New Head Coach of USAB's 3x3 World Tour Team...Fran Fraschilla!
2022/05/05
Fran Fraschilla has just been announced the new head coach of USAB's 3x3 World Tour Team! He talks with producer Chris Tyler about this exciting opportunity, as well as his role in Adam Sandler's upcoming Netflix movie "Hustle."
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Kyle Montgomery - The Voice of 3x3
2022/04/28
Fran Fraschilla is joined by the voice of 3x3 basketball in the States; Kyle Montgomery. The two talk about what makes 3x3 basketball great, why it's becoming so popular all around the world, which NBA players would make terrific 3x3 players, and a whole lot more.
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Coach Roy Rana - Sacramento Kings
2022/04/21
On this week's episode of World of Basketball, Fran gets a chance to talk to Coach Roy Rana Toronto Native, Sacramento Kings assistant coach and a leader for the Nike Hoop Summit. Coach Rana is of Indian descent and was born in England. Rana served as head coach for Canada's Senior Men's National Team during the 2019 FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers where he led Canada to a 10-2 record and a first place finish in Group F to secure a 2019 FIBA World Cup bid. Rana is also one of the most successful high school coaches in Canada history.
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Tom Hovasse - Japan Men's National Team Coach
2022/04/07
On this weeks episode of World of Basketball Fran talks to Japan men's national basketball coach Tom Hovasse. Tom has quite the basketball journey from growing up in Colorado, playing at Penn State, coaching in the WNBA, selling cell phones, a cup of coffee in the NBA, to coaching the Japan women's national team to a silver medal to being appointed the men's head coach. If you love basketball, you'll appreciate Tom's journey
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Bob McKillop - Davidson College Men's Head Basketball Coach
2022/03/31
Fran chats with longtime friend and head coach of Davidson College men's basketball Bob McKillop. Bob has been at Davidson for 32 seasons and counting, and is most known for coaching Stephen Curry. Bob is also known for adding international flavor to his teams. He's recruited roughly 30-40 foreign players to Davidson. Hear how Bob has established those connections and made Davidson a hotbed for international talent.
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4.9 out of 5
58 reviews
kentp 2022/06/23
Love Fran
I’ve known Fran for next to forever and recommend this podcast highly. -Kent Pavelka
MI Hoops 2022/03/16
Amazing
Two things I really appreciate about World of Basketball: 1) The behind the scenes of playing and coaching basketball. So much goes into the game that...
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Ichablog Crane 2021/12/29
Finally!
This is the show I’ve needed for a long time. As a basketball junkie I have always sought out books and documentaries that allow me a peek into the in...
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IndianaVincent 2021/07/16
Great show
Been a fan of FIBA ball since the mid 80's. Wish show was a bit longer. You should try to get Oscar Schmidt on the show and Arvydas Sabonis.
Gerr Bear 2020/12/04
Jordan Hulls
Jordan is great! Took my grandson from Tennessee to his camp two years straight. We were planning this year but obvious covid got in the way. Being In...
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Boom melon!! 98 2020/09/27
Great Pod
I have a been a big fan of Coach for a long time. The best color guy on TV. My only complaint about the pod is that it is only about an hour long. 😃
abaker237 2020/06/26
Fran is the best!
I love that he started this podcast. It’s a must listen for basketball fans!
cperdomo14 2020/06/06
For true basketball geeks
This is an awesome podcast for those of us who live and breathe basketball. No matter where there’s a hoop and a ball, the game is on and so is this p...
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MVDSiriusXM 2020/06/04
All net!
I never knew basketball meant this much worldwide! World of basketball is such a cool, original show that tells the greatest bball stories from a glob...
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Ilovemeganandharry 2020/06/04
Yes!!!
This is so cool!
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