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| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 476. Brian Cao - NBA Trainer / Owner Of T3 Performance | 12 Jul 2025 | 00:29:01 | |
Brian Cao, NBA Trainer / Owner Of T3 Performance, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Founding T3 Performance, His Coaching Philosophy And Working With NBA Talent!!! (0:00) - Intro (0:13) - Welcoming Coach Brian To Gen Z Hoops (0:33) - Love For Basketball (1:33) - Getting Into Performance Training (2:37) - Train To Transfer (5:00) - Prioritizing Movement Quality (5:56) - What Is The Performance Gap? (7:03) - T3 Workout (8:44) - Avoid Chasing Numbers (9:35) - NBA Clinetel (10:25) - Pro Values During The Offseason (13:32) - Standout NBA Player (15:24) - Avoid Overworking (19:46) - Social Media Presence (21:23) - T3 Identity (22:41) - Find Your Blueprint (24:54) - Coaching Advice (25:37) - Positionless Basketball | |||
| 475. Alex Sarama - Cavs Director Of Player Development | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:29:38 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Alex Sarama, Cavs Director Of Player Development, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Founding Transforming Basketball, Coaching In The G League With The Rip City Remix And Being The Director Of Player Development For The Cleveland Cavaliers!!! (0:00) - Intro (0:13) - Welcoming Coach Sarama To Gen Z Hoops (0:40) - Pursuing Coaching (2:40) - Inspiration (4:43) - NBA Europe (6:02) - Different Styles Of Basketball (8:17) - Transforming Basketball (16:35) - Rip City Remix (18:20) - G League Call Ups (19:29) - Cavs Director Of Player Development (21:30) - Takeaways From This Past Season (22:48) - Cavs Culture (23:36) - Key Principle (26:14) - Future Aspirations | |||
| 466. Elijah Moreno-Winston - IMG Assistant Coach | 22 Apr 2025 | 00:43:14 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Elijah Moreno-Winston, IMG Assistant Coach, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Playing Career, Getting Into Coaching And The Typical Day In Life As An IMG Coach! (0:00) - Intro (0:13) - Welcoming Elijah To Gen Z Hoops (0:36) - Passion For Basketball (5:30) - Playing career (9:59) - Covid Hoops (13:28) - Transition From Player To Coach (20:24) - IMG All-Time Starting 5 (23:44) - Eye Opening Moment At IMG (26:12) - Player Development (28:41) - Challenges Coaching At IMG (30:50) - Defining Success (38:10) - Looking To Coaches For Inspiration (41:00) - Future Aspirations | |||
| 235. The Basketball League - Las Vegas Pro Combine | 23 Aug 2021 | 00:18:05 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring John Hartofilis And The Wonderful People That Make It All Possible At The Basketball League's Las Vegas Combine!!! (0:00) - Visiting The TBL Combine With Gen Z Hoops! (0:30) - Commissioner Carlnel Wiley "WELCOME TO VEGAS BABY" (4:40) - Director Of Officials Ronnie Nunn (Episode #30) Part 2 (8:12) - Coach Cliff Levingston Of The Kokomo BobKats (11:04) - President Of TBL David Magley (Episode #6) Part 2 (14:26) - Neema Djavadzadeh And His TBL Superfandom Thanks For Listening!! Check Out TBL! | |||
| 234. NBA Summer League - Raptors Vs. Warriors Play By Play | 22 Aug 2021 | 01:41:05 | |
| 233. NBA Summer League - Clippers Vs. Blazers Play By Play | 21 Aug 2021 | 01:41:05 | |
| 230. SBC Shot Talk - Raptors Vs. Warriors Postgame | 18 Aug 2021 | 00:09:35 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring The State Of The Art SBC Summer League Studio, As John Hartofilis, Alicia Solomon, And Seam Pearson Break Down The Raptors Vs. Warriors Game From 8/11/2021 Live!!! (0:52) - The Contrast Of Styles Between The Raptors And Warriors (3:40) - Jonathan Kuminga And Why He’s A Swiss Army Knife (7:05) - The Beauty Of Constant Improvement For Everyone At Summer League Thanks For Listening!! | |||
| 228. Mitch Ford - SportsEpreneur Sales And Marketing | 16 Aug 2021 | 00:13:40 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Mitch Ford, SportsEpreneur Sales And Marketing Professional, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Transformation Into A Sports Entrepreneur, The Best Tips For Finding Success At NBA Summer League, And How Podcasting Has Become An Essential Medium For Any Business!!! (0:00) - Welcoming Mitch Ford To Gen Z Hoops! (0:46) - The Beginnings Of Becoming A Sports Entrepreneur (4:08) - Growing Your Network At NBA Summer League (6:34) - Bringing Your Small Business To A Networking Event (8:38) - How These Same Lessons Apple To Sportsepreneur (10:34) - The Emergence Of Podcasting As An Essential Medium Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Mitch! | |||
| 225. Jeremy Case - Kansas MBB Assistant Coach | 13 Aug 2021 | 00:13:44 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Jeremy Case, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach And Former Player For The University Of Kansas, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Being A Part Of History As A Player For The Kansas Jayhawks, Transitioning To The Video Room And Sidelines After Hanging Them Up, And Getting Back On The Road To Recruit The Next Generation!!! (1:02) - Falling In Love With The Game Way Back When (2:06) - Being Recruited To A Top Tier Program Like Kansas Out Of High School (5:12) - Coach’s Incredible Wall Of Kansas Sports Illustrated Covers (5:54) - Being Part Of A Team With National Championship Aspirations (6:56) - Being Exposed To Elie College Coaching And Getting The Itch (7:48) - Taking Lessons From The Video Room To Improve Your Coaching (8:44) - The Reassurance Of Having Coach Bill Self Believe In You (9:44) - The Eternal Video Room Debate Of Fouling Or Defending Up 3 (10:50) - Getting Back To Being On The Road And Traveling The Country (11:30) - Breaking Down What The Last Few Weeks Of The Offseason Look Like (12:12) - The Mounting Excitement As The Season Is Around The Corner Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Coach Case! | |||
| 223. Sam Newman Beck - Former Iowa Wolves Head Coach | 11 Aug 2021 | 00:21:13 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Sam Newman Beck, Former Head Coach Of The Iowa Wolves, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His First Steps In The NBA With A Championship Contending Team, Building His Coaching Philosophy Through So Many Different Transitions, And How He Gets Creative On The G League Sideline With Super Unique Concepts!!! (1:00) - Taking It Back To How Coach First Got Into The Basketball World (4:38) - Taking An Opportunity With SLAM Magazine While Still In College (6:02) - Spending Your First Year In The League With A Championship Team (8:56) - Transitioning To The Video Room Full Time With The Timberwolves (11:04) - Taking An Assistant Coaching Role With The Bayhawks And Getting To The Sidelines (13:50) - Adjusting To The Differences In The G League On Top Of The New Responsibilities (15:38) - Building Your Own Coaching Philosophy Through All These Experiences (17:54) - Incorporating Special Teams Tactics From Football Into Basketball Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Coach Beck! | |||
| 221. Sahil Mittal - Owner Of @NBAGLeagueTracker | 09 Aug 2021 | 00:23:49 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Sahil Mittal, Owner Of @NBAGLeagueTracker And Social Media Content Intern For The Windy City Bulls, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss How He Was Selected As A Windy City Bulls Ball Boy, Transitioning To Being The Youngest Intern In The G League, And Starting One Of The Biggest NBA G League Resources At Sixteen Years Old!!! (0:40) - Collecting Memorabilia That Would Kickstart A Trailblazing Career (1:45) - Being Able To Build Relationships With Players Every Game (4:15) - Realizing The Unparalleled Access To Players In The G League (7:00) - Being Selected As A Ball Boy For The First Windy City Bulls Game (8:15) - The Progression From Ball Boy To Social Media Content Intern (9:15) - The Day To Day Responsibilities As A 16-Year-Old Intern (11:00) - Creating @NBAGLeagueTracker Spontaneously And Growing A Following (15:10) - Gaining Experience Interviewing Players Through A High School Program (18:10) - Overcoming Setbacks And Persevering Through The “Nos” (20:30) - The Bulls Franchise Free Agency And What It Means Down The Line (22:25) - An Exciting Outlook On A Season Following Some Top Level Free Agent Signings (24:02) - Windy City Bulls Talent With A Chance At A Call Up Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Sahil! | |||
| 220. John Hartofilis Guest Appearance - Sports Intern Show | 08 Aug 2021 | 00:33:00 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis, On A Special Guest Episode Of "Sports Intern Show" With Host Colbi Ellison, Originally Recorded On 2/22/2021!!! *Sports Intern Show Episode Show Notes* Joining me today John Hartofilis, CEO and Host of Gen Z Hoops podcast, founder of BSBC, basketball coach at Xavier HS, and part of the Pro Team Sales X2 Performance. We talked about the importance of networking and how he approaches it, his vision of standing out in such a competitive industry, and his transformation in his short and vertiginous career. If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a five-star iTunes review. ********************************************************************* "Age is a weapon, your age is a weapon, you're never too old. I used to look at it as a disadvantage, not even close. It is the ultimate advantage. I'm only this young for not much longer; I need to use it." - John Hartofilis. John got his High School diploma in 2018 from Xavier High School, and in 2020 he already earned his BS in Business and Technology from Stevens Institute in Technology. It's one year away from getting his second Bachelor in Science in Business from Zicklin School of Business, and he is only 20 years old. He started the Big Fellas Podcast in June 2020, a basketball-related show that transitioned into Gen Z Hoops Podcast in December 2020, an interview show where he speaks about basketball facts, news, business-related topics. He interviews coaches, journalists, players, and virtually any person relevant in the NBA sphere. We had a great conversation about his journey and his approach to networking, getting interviews for his show, and the follow-up with his show's guests after the recording is over. We talked about his dreams and aspirations in the sports industry, specifically in the NBA, and how he's working to achieve them. He shared his first experiences when he was 14 and was editing videos for fun, and how important it is the passion when it comes to putting the reps needed to succeed at something. Tune in and listen to the fascinating story of this young yet experienced spirit full of dreams and the potential to achieve what he aims for and more. Resources: Connect with John: *Sports Intern Show Episode Show Notes* Thanks For Listening!! | |||
| 219. NBA Summer League - How I'm Getting There | 07 Aug 2021 | 00:04:09 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! (0:04) - Why I'm Recording In Outside My Gate At Newark International Airport (0:56) - Overcoming Airport Delays For The First Night At The MGM Resorts (1:40) - Excitement For The 3:30 Pacific #2 Vs. #3 Matchup Ft. Jalen Green And Evan Mobley (2:14) - Seeing The Sights And Sounds Of Las Vegas, Nevada (2:48) - Gearing Up For Day #2 With The Start Of Sports Business Classroom Thanks For Listening!! | |||
| 465. Nico Parauda - Washington Wizards Scout | 08 Apr 2025 | 01:05:27 | |
Nico Parauda, Washington Wizards Scout, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss The Art Of Scouting, His Time As The Assistant GM Of The Capital City Go-Go And The Typical Day In Life As An NBA Scout ! (0:00) - Intro (0:13) - Welcoming Nico To Gen Z Hoops (0:44) - Connection To Basketball (4:58) - Breaking Down Film At Blair Academy (7:13) - Player Development At Blair (10:31) - Training Players From All Different Levels (12:02) - Special Connection To Blair (14:21) - Atlanta Hawks (21:00) - Important Stats That Don’t Show Up In The Box Score (27:48) - Do Numbers Lie? (30:47) - Capital City GO-GO (35:41) - G League And NBA Connection (39:50) - Assistant GM Of The Capital City Go-Go (43:48) - Scouting For The NBA Draft (46:50) - Impact Of A March Madness Performance (48:24) - Perspective Of Talent Evaluation Evolving Overtime (55:00) - Future Aspirations (58:00) - Hobart Hoops Story | |||
| 218. Elliott De Wit - Detroit Pistons Video Room | 06 Aug 2021 | 00:37:18 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Elliott De Wit, Member Of The Detroit Pistons Video Room, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Going From JUCO To The National Championship With Texas Tech, Picking Up New Skills Every Day From The Pistons Video Room, And How Basketball Saved His Life!!! (0:57) - The Desire To Pursue A Career In The NBA As A Kid From France (3:40) - Balancing Professional Playing And Coaching As A Teenager (6:22) - How Basketball Saved Elliott’s Life (9:38) - The Impact Of Motivational Speakers Like ET And Inky Johnson In Your Routine (11:40) - Making The Decision To Go All In And Travel To The United States (23:50) - Recapping A Stellar Career At Texas Tech With Elite 8, Final Four, And National Championship Appearances (29:26) - Breaking Down Elliot’s Role Within The Pistons Video Room (30:48) - Timely Advice For First Time Travelers To NBA Summer League Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Elliott! | |||
| 217. Xavier Basketball - Middle School Camp Recap | 05 Aug 2021 | 00:14:05 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring The Phenomenal Coaches Behind The 2021 Xavier High School Basketball Camp!!! (0:29) - Gregory Dolan, Xavier Assistant Varsity Coach (2:03) - Danny Dolan, Xavier Head Manager, Part 2!! (3:59) - Danny Finally Gets His Customized Gen Z Hoops Socks (6:55) - Chris Gannon, Former Freshmen Big Man For Coach John (9:20) - Tommy Dolan, Milwaukee Bucks Sharpshooter (11:10) - Michael Kelly, Former SUNY Cortland Guard Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With XavierHSHoops! | |||
| 216. Zach Andrews - Space Jam: A New Legacy Stunt Performer | 04 Aug 2021 | 00:17:40 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Zach Andrews, Former Professional Basketball Player And Stunt Performer For Space Jam: A New Legacy, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss The Professional Basketball Career That Set Up His Time In Hollywood, What It's Like Being Lebron's Stunt Double, And A Behind The Scenes Look On How He Pulls Off These Impossibly Looney (1:06) - Overcoming Adversity As A Child To Pursue A Playing Career In Basketball (2:56) - Maturing To Where The Game Went From A Game To Becoming A Lifestyle (3:46) - Seizing The Opportunity To Kickstart A Career In The Film Industry (4:42) - Landing The First Roles That Would Kickstart A Great Career (6:44) - The Training And Routine That Goes Into Being A Great Stunt Performer (9:12) - Being Tailor Made For Certain Roles In Hollywood At 6’9 (10:52) - Doing “Looney” Stunts In Space Jam: A New Legacy (11:54) - Breaking Down What It’s Like To Do Standing Work In Commercials (12:46) - Going To Great Lengths For A Specific Role That Can Change At Any Moment (14:36) - Preparing To Jump Through A Window And The Intricacies Of The Stunt (15:15) - The Viral Behind The Scenes Video Of The Game Winning Dunning (15:50) - Enjoying Release Week And Seeing All The Hard Work On The Big Screen Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Zach! | |||
| 215. NBA Free Agency - Day 1 Recap | 03 Aug 2021 | 00:04:30 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! (0:16) - Chris Paul Finishing His Career In Phoenix Signing For 4 Years, $120 Million (0:40) - Jarrett Allen And The Cavs Agreeing To A 5 Year, $100 Million Extension (1:14) - Kyle Lowry Joining The Heat On A 3 Year, $90 Millon Contract (1:46) - Norman Powell Coming Back To The Trailblazers On 5 Years, $90 Million (2:16) - Duncan Robinson Signing The Largest Undrafted Contract EVER At 5 Years, $90 Million (2:34) - Lonzo Ball's 4 Year, $85 Million To Come To The Windy City (3:00) - New York Knicks Signing Evan Fournier To 4 Years, $78 Million (3:22) - Trae Young And Shai Gilgeious-Alexander Locking In To A 5 Year Max Salary Rookie Scale Extension Thanks For Listening!! | |||
| 214. Michael Arcieri - Former NY Knicks Director Of Basketball Strategy | 02 Aug 2021 | 01:44:52 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Michael Arcieri, Former Director Of Strategy For The NY Knicks, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss How A Missed Bus In College Turned Him Into The King Of Punctuality, Going To Every Summer League Ever During His 91 Month Search To Get Back To Basketball, And Having The Courage To Give Knicks Legend Willis Reed A Timeout!!! (1:10) - Reminiscing On Where The Passion For The Game Began As A Child (4:30) - Developing A Strong Work Ethic Throughout A Stellar Playing Career (11:40) - Adjusting To The Expectations At The Next Level (20:08) - Having A Strong Support System Always In Your Corner (23:24) - Always Being Punctual And Setting TWO Alarms (28:32) - Pursuing A Law Career Before Jumping Back Into Basketball (36:30) - Becoming A Scout With The Nets After Excelling In Ticket Sales (47:28) - Having The Courage To Give Knicks Legend Willis Reed A Timeout (49:25) - Experiences Scouting Players From The NCAA To Around The Globe (52:12) - Stepping Away From Scouting To Do God’s Work With A Non-Profit (1:02:42) - Finding Skills That Translate To Basketball In Unlikely Places (1:05:02) - Zane Massey And The Other Children That Found The Game Through Michael (1:07:20) - Getting Back To The NBA After 12 Years With The Youth Center (1:14:05) - Advice For Young Scouts Looking To Make It At The Professional Level (1:31:21) - Networking Effectively For 92 Months Before Landing With The Magic Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Michael! | |||
| 213. John Hartofilis Guest Appearance - The Fan Experience | 01 Aug 2021 | 00:40:47 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis, On A Special Guest Episode Of "The Fan Experience" With Hosts Mike Katos And Rick Molina, Originally Recorded On 10/23/2020!!! Thanks For Listening!! | |||
| 212. NBA Draft Recap - Keeping Expectations Realistic | 31 Jul 2021 | 00:04:31 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring Zach Welch, Director Of Training For Sports Aptitude, On The Importance Of Keeping Your Expectations For Lottery Picks In Check As We Recap The 2021 NBA Draft!!! Thanks For Listening!! | |||
| 211. Zach Welch - Sports Aptitude Director Of Training | 30 Jul 2021 | 00:26:14 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Zach Welch, Director Of Training For Sports Aptitude, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Preparation For This Year’s NBA Draft, The Importance Of Keeping Your Expectations Realistic, And Who He’s Most Excited To Watch At NBA Summer League!!! (1:00) - Setting Up A Career In The Sports Industry As An Undergraduate At Cornell (5:18) - The Constant Rumors That Circulate About Trading Picks On Draft Night (7:28) - Keeping Expectations Realistic About The Potential For Every Pick (12:10) - Breaking Down Some Of Draft Night’s Biggest Moves (14:18) - Unpacking The Draft Lottery’s Most Unexpected Selections (16:10) - Understanding How Defense Is Evaluated As The Draft Progresses (18:50) - How The Best Passer In The Draft Slipped To #48 (21:15) - Realizing That Non-Basketball Information Can Have A Major Impact (23:38) - Must See Players From This Draft At NBA Summer League Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Zach! | |||
| 210. NBA Draft Preview - Uncovering Diamonds In The Rough | 29 Jul 2021 | 00:15:57 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring Neema Djavadzedeh, The Host Of Gen Z Rockets, Uncovering The Diamonds In The Rough In The 2021 NBA Draft!!! Thanks For Listening!! | |||
| 209. Neema Djavadzadeh - NBA Draft 2021 Big Board | 28 Jul 2021 | 00:33:30 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Neema Djavadzadeh, The Host Of Gen Z Rockets, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Break Down The 2021 NBA Draft And Neema's Incredible Big Board!!! (1:12) - Neema's Rant About The Playstyle Of The Iranian National Team (5:00) - Breaking Down Why Cade Cunningham Is The Consensus #1 Overall Pick (7:38) - Shooting Down The Jalen Green And Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Comparisons (11:14) - Realizing That Many 7 Footers Have A Tough Time Transitioning To The NBA (15:14) - Making Sense Of Draft Sleepers Like Sharife Cooper (18:42) - Picking Out The Best Shooter In The 2021 NBA Draft (21:05) - Understanding The Differences In Competition That All These Players Face (25:52) - Predicting The Best Defender In The 2021 NBA Draft (27:48) - The Process Of Making A Draft Big Board Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Neema And Gen Z Rockets! | |||
| 464. Christopher Corso - Rutgers MBB Director Of Communications | 01 Apr 2025 | 00:34:31 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Christopher Corso, Rutgers MBB Director Of Communications, Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Rutgers Hoops, Media Training And Memorable Rutgers MBB Moments!! (0:00) - Intro (0:13) - Welcoming Christopher To Gen Z Hoops (0:34) - Connection To Basketball (2:34) - Getting Into Sports Media (3:34) - Long Island Native (5:38) - Working For The Minnesota Vikings (11:09) - NIL (12:44) - Day In The Life As The Director Of Communications (14:20) - Media Training (17:40) - Running A Teams Social Media (19:12) - Knights Of Honor (21:25) - Favorite Rutgers MBB Alumni (25:55) - Media Strategy From Different Levels (27:27) - New Content (29:47) - Future Aspirations (31:24) - Advice For Those Looking To Break Into The Industry | |||
| 208. NBA Draft Preview - Breaking Down The Top 3 | 27 Jul 2021 | 00:10:07 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring Neema Djavadzedeh, The Host Of Gen Z Rockets, Breaking Down The Potential Top 3 Picks In The 2021 NBA Draft!!! Thanks For Listening!! | |||
| 207. Elliot Steinmetz - Yeshiva University Head Coach | 26 Jul 2021 | 00:23:54 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Elliot Steinmetz, Head Coach Of The Yeshiva Maccabees, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Motivating His Team To Chase Letters Instead Of Numbers, Why He Loves Being The Favorite, And Building A Culture Capable Of A 36 Game Win Streak!!! (1:08) - Growing Up In A Coaching Family Surrounded By The Game (2:18) - Picking Up Relevant Skills As A High School Coach (3:52) - Coaching The USA 18U Men's Team At The Maccabiah Games (5:00) - Deciding To Go Full Force Into The College Game (6:10) - Using Misconceptions That Other Teams May Have To Your Advantage (8:22) - Having A Team That Chases Letters Not Numbers (10:30) - Bringing The Ball To The Action Instead Of The Action To The Ball (12:28) - Staying Composed And Sitting During Games (14:38) - Dealing With The Outside Noise Amidst The 36 Game Win Streak (16:14) - Wanting To Always Be The Favorite (17:25) - Overcoming The Only Loss Of The Season In Game #1 (20:40) - Spreading Jewish Basketball With Jewish Hoops America (21:56) - Juggling A Legal Career As One Of College Basketball’s Most Successful Coaches Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Coach Elliot! | |||
| 206. John Hartofilis Guest Appearance - Heels On The Court | 25 Jul 2021 | 00:46:16 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis, On A Special Guest Episode Of "Heels On The Court" With Hosts Sam Kirshenbaum And Lee Lyons, Originally Recorded On 1/29/2021!!! "James Harden to the Nets?! How does the Nets dynamic change now with Harden, KD, and Kyrie? How do you use LinkedIn as a sports professional, especially as someone who is just starting out This week Lee and Sam talk all about basketball with their first guest, John Hartofilis, CEO of Gen Z Hoops! Loved what John had to say? Check out his podcast Gen Z Hoops everywhere you find podcasts and give him a follow on Instagram at @GenZHoops" | |||
| 205. An Ode to Giannis Antetokounmpo | 24 Jul 2021 | 00:05:02 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis, Recounting Marcus Thompson II's Beautiful Athletic Article About Giannis' Rise To All-Time Great Status!!! | |||
| 204. Jeffrey Kee - G League TV | 23 Jul 2021 | 00:41:08 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Jeffrey Key, CEO Of G League TV, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Time As A Head Coach In TBT, How He Started The Premier NBA G League News Platform, And Where He Sees The G League Expanding In The Coming Years!!! (0:56) - Falling In Love With The Game As A Child (3:02) - Deciding To Take The Next Step In Getting Involved With A College Program (4:40) - The Skills You Pick Up When You Become A Graduate Assistant (6:14) - Coaching In The TBT And What To Expect This Year (9:54) - The Specific Role Of Being An Integral Piece Of Such A Talented Team (11:46) - How An Extensive Analytical Background Can Be Helpful In This Industry (13:36) - The Birth Of The Only G League Highlight Page (18:32) - Uncovering Some Of The G League's Best Success Stories (22:02) - The Best Underrepresented Guys To Play In The G League (24:30) - Seeing The Future Of The League In The Mexico City Capitanes (27:26) - The Impact Of The G League Ignite Team On Future Lottery Picks (30:48) - The Untold Story Of Boxer Roy Jones Jr.'s G League Career (36:22) - Filling Up Your Wall Space In A World Without Basketball Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Jeffrey! | |||
| 203. Bucks Vs. Suns - Game 6 Masterpiece | 22 Jul 2021 | 00:08:50 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis, And Fellow Xavier High School Coach Rich Larkin, Recapping The Bucks Clinching The 2021 NBA Championships!!! (0:30) - Making Sense Of Why The First Few Minutes Of The Game Were So Sloppy (2:50) - Giannis' Clutch Free Throw Shooting Setting The Tone On A Historic Night (4:46) - Plays Down The Stretch That Proved To Be The Difference Maker (6:30) - Why The Bucks Need To Retool Going Into Next Season To Repeat | |||
| 202. Matthew Van Pelt - Saigon Heat Head Coach | 21 Jul 2021 | 00:26:45 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Matthew Van Pelt, Head Coach Of The Back To Back Champion Saigon Heat, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss How He Created His Career On A Strong Foundation Of Hard Work, Playing And Coaching In 18 Countries In 6 Years, And The Saigon Heat’s Quest For An Illusive Three-Peat!!! (1:16) - The Start Of A Passion For Basketball That Cultivated In A Journey Around THe World (4:32) - Making It To The Next Level Despite Failing The Eye Test (7:52) - Being Able To Score 40 On Any Given Night But Opting For The 15 Assists (9:25) - Seeing A Plethora Of Differences In All These Different Leagues (11:38) - Transitioning From Coaching To Playing Multiple Times A Year (13:20) - Witnessing The Growth Of 3V3 Basketball Overseas (15:16) - Having A Permanent Position As The Head Coach Of The Saigon Heat (19:30) - Being Able To Relate To Players Easily As A Young Coach AND Recent Former Player (21:12) - Starting Van Pelt Sports Management And Utilizing All These International Connections (24:42) - Having A Passion For Writing Away From The Game Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Coach Van Pelt! | |||
| 201. Witnessing Game 6 History - Deer District | 20 Jul 2021 | 00:03:05 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Deer District, Home To 65,000 Bucks Fans During Game 6 Of The 2021 NBA Finals, Was An Incredible Experience For Host John Hartofilis And CEO Of Vyber Media, Jesse Kay!!! (0:44) - Witnessing The Milwaukee Bucks Make History In Game 6 (1:04) - Feeling The Passion That The City Has For Their Team First Hand (1:44) - Meeting A Thunderstorm Right Off The Plane In NYC Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Jesse! | |||
| 200. Dave Hopla Part II - SLAA Shooting Clinic | 19 Jul 2021 | 00:11:18 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Dave Hopla, The World’s Best Shooting Coach, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops Again To Discuss Coming Back To His Third SLAA Camp In Brooklyn, How He Makes 98.6% Of His Shots Instead Of Making Excuses, And Why The Fundamentals Will Never Go Out Of Style In Gen Z Hoops Socks!!! (0:00) - Welcoming Dave Hopla To Gen Z Hoops Again!! (0:29) - Feeling Like You're On Sportscenter With Gen Z Hoops (1:00) - Coming To Brooklyn And Experiencing A Third SLAA Camp (1:33) - Missing Only 7 Shots In 3 Hours Of Nonstop Shooting (2:02) - Playing JV As A Junior And The Lessons Learned From It (2:44) - The Shooting Drills Players Can Do To Get Better (3:20) - Presenting Dave Hopla With His Custom Socks!!! (4:16) - Being One Of SLAA's Longest Tenured Counselors (4:40) - The Grueling 1V1 Matchup That Took Place Moments Before Recording (5:02) - Learning Shooting Secrets From Dave Hopla Multiple Times (5:30) - The Importance Of The Guide Hand (6:12) - Making Sure You're Not Fried On Vertical Views (6:45) - Wearing A Sweater/Jacket In 90° Weather (7:00) - Marianthi’s “GOOD” Experience At Camp (7:40) - The Importance Of Being A Multi-Sport Athlete (7:58) - Noah’s Equally “Good” Experience At Camp (8:26) - Knocking Down Shots During Every Drill Like Coach Hopla (8:48) - Introducing THE Zach "Lardou" Samakovlis (9:42) - Identifying The Basketball Landscape From The Outside (10:10) - Taking Away Valuable Lessons From The World's Best Shooter Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Dave! | |||
| 199. Gen Z Rockets - Scouting Questions With PD Web | 18 Jul 2021 | 00:50:14 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Showcase Sunday, Featuring Neema Djavadzadeh, The Host Of Gen Z Rockets, Is Joined By NBA Scouting Expert PD Web To Break Down His Top Picks In The Upcoming NBA Draft!!! | |||
| 463. B Hen - Club 520 Podcast Co-Host | 27 Mar 2025 | 00:43:22 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! B Hen, Club 520 Podcast Co-Host Joins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Hoop Culture, Distinct Fashion Trends And The Creation Of Club 520!! (0:00) - Intro (0:13) - Welcoming B Hen To Gen Z Hoops (0:50) - Connection To Basketball (1:55) - Role Model Growing Up (3:34) - Swaggy Jerseys (7:30) - Friendship With Jeff Teague (8:46) - Butler University/St Johns (12:40) - Nickname B Hen (13:33) - Hoop Career (16:27) - Creation Of Club 520 (20:20) - Black Air Forces With White Laces (24:30) - Zach Randolph (25:30) - Favorite Club 520 Episode (26:07) - Lance Stephenson Story (28:28) - Brandon Jennings Calling Out The 2009 Draft Class (30:19) - Michael Beasley Vs Lance Stephenson (31:00) - Ny Hoopers Vs Indiana Hoopers All Time (34:23) - March Madness Picks (36:24) - NIL Changing The College Basketball Landscape (38:25) - NBA Playoff Picks (39:09) - Favorite NBA Performance (40:00) - My Favorite Moments Of My Career So Far (42:01) - Future Aspirations Thanks For Listening!!! | |||
| 198. Bucks Vs. Suns - Game 5 GREATNESS | 17 Jul 2021 | 00:04:19 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis, Recapping Game 5 Of The NBA Finals!!! (0:08) - Recapping The WIld Back And Forth That Took Place (1:06) - Breaking Down The Last Minute Of The Game (3:34) - What To Look For Going Into Game 6 | |||
| 197. Nick Reick - Houston Director Of Operations - Video | 16 Jul 2021 | 00:39:47 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Nick Reick, Director Of Operations - Video At The University Of Houston, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Growing Up As A Hoops Fan In Germany, Building A Diverse Skill Set Through The “Basketball Camp Game,” And His Best Tips On How To Network At Summer League!!! (0:58) - Growing Up With Basketball As A Kid In Germany (2:38) - Making The Journey From Germany To The US (3:52) - Adjusting To A New Job With The LA Clippers (6:05) - The Process Of Interviewing With The Clippers From Across The Atlantic (8:40) - Having An Opportunity To Get On A Program Like UCLA (13:20) - Playing The Infamous “Basketball Camp Game” (14:32) - Getting The Chance To Go To Summer League With The Bulls (19:20) - Adapting Into A New Role In Data And Analytics (23:25) - Finally Transitioning Into Your Current Work On The Operations Side (26:05) - The Key Difference Between Working In Video And Being A Director Of Ops (28:54) - Being Prepared To Enter Into A New Job With The University Of Houston (30:38) - Spending The Summer With The German National Team (31:54) - Balancing Multiple Teams And Leagues At The Same Time (33:12) - Passions Outside Of The Beautiful Game (35:42) - Fantastic Final Advice On Networking Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Nick! | |||
| 196. Bucks Vs Suns - Game 4 Recap | 15 Jul 2021 | 00:05:31 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis, And Friend Of The Show Jesse Kay, Breaking Down Game 4 Of The NBA Finals!!! (0:54) - The Downfall Of Jesse's Suns In Four Prediction (2:16) - Devin Booker's Rise To Superstar No-Call Status (3:32) - Examining The Second Greatest Block In NBA History | |||
| 195. Trenton Miller - USA Basketball Social Media Manager | 14 Jul 2021 | 00:20:39 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Trenton Miller, Social Media Manager For USA Basketball, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Starting A Career In Social Media, How He Stays Creative To Keep Team USA’s Feed Engaging, And Keeping Americans Informed On Their Favorite Basketball Team!!! (1:00) - Being Locked Into A Career In Sports From Day 1 In College (2:42) - Picking Up Experiences Left And Right While At Kansas State (6:16) - Working For USA Basketball Immediately After Graduating (7:42) - The Process Of Growing The Brand Of USAB On Multiple Social Channels (11:06) - How The Social Media Team Keeps The Hoops Fans Informed Nationwide (13:16) - Shedding Light To The Traditionally Smaller Divisions Of USA Basketball (15:36) - How You Decide Which Piece Of Content Goes On Which Platform (18:24) - Capturing Content On The Ground And Running From Baseline To Baseline Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Trenton And Team USA! | |||
| 194. Bucks Vs. Suns - Game 4 Preview | 13 Jul 2021 | 00:06:46 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis, And Fellow Xavier High School Coach Rich Larkin, Previewing Game 4 Of The NBA Finals!!! (0:40) - Keys To The Game Heading Into The Crucial Game 4 (1:20) - The Legacies Of Chris Paul And Giannis Antetokounmpo (2:45) - The Impact Of The Pick & Roll (4:05) - The Importance Of Efficient Midrange Shooting (4:40) - Deandre Ayton Overcoming Foul Trouble To Anchor The Suns Defense (6:15) - Predictions Before Game 4 | |||
| 193. J.J Outlaw - Cleveland Cavaliers Assistant Coach | 12 Jul 2021 | 00:03:24 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! J.J Outlaw, Assistant Coach For The Cleveland Cavaliers, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Career Climbing The NBA Coaching Ranks, His Message To Youth Basketball Players Everywhere, And The Importance Of Spacing In The Modern NBA!!! (0:42) - Walking Us Through An Exciting NBA Coaching Career (1:18) - Lessons To Youth Basketball Players Looking To Get To The Next Level (1:48) - NBA Spacing Concepts That Are Vital To Comprehend (2:20) - Why Proper Spacing Is So Important In The Modern NBA Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Coach J.J! | |||
| 192. Gen Z Rockets - Big Board Breakdown | 11 Jul 2021 | 00:38:17 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Showcase Sunday, Featuring Neema Djavadzadeh, The Host Of Gen Z Rockets, Is Joined By Brad LeBlanc To Compare Big Boards, Talk About The Rockets, And More!!! | |||
| 191. Bucks Vs. Suns - Bobby Portis In The Players Tribune | 10 Jul 2021 | 00:04:17 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis Breaking Down The Inspiring Players Tribune Article Written By Milwaukee Bucks Forward, Bobby Portis, Following The Milwaukee Bucks Loss In Game 2 Of The NBA Finals!!! | |||
| 190. Josh Boone - 2006 NJ Nets 1st Round Pick | 09 Jul 2021 | 00:36:22 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Josh Boone, 1st Round Pick Of The New Jersey Nets In 2006 And Longtime International Basketball Player, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Winning A National Championship At UConn, His 4 Years As A Member Of The Nets, And The Skill Of Arguing With Someone That Doesn’t Speak Your Language!!! (1:00) - Averaging A Triple-Double With Blocks In High School (2:12) - Making The Decision To Go To UConn (5:22) - Behind The Scenes Of The Making Of A National Champion (9:10) - Examining The Draft Process And Working Out For So Many Teams (11:22) - Unpacking A Rookie Season In Uncharted Territory (12:52) - Watching Those Nets Teams Progress Year After Year (15:58) - The Initial Shock Of Making The Jump To The International Basketball Scene (18:50) - Arguing With Someone That Doesn’t Speak Your Language (21:42) - The Expectations Put On American Import Players Around The World (24:22) - Comparing The Longer Stops In China To The Shorter G League Stints (28:36) - How Finding The Love For The Game Again Could Save A Career (30:30) - The Passions Josh Would Pursue In A World Without Basketball (33:04) - Seeing ESports Grow Dramatically And Wanting To Be Part Of It Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Josh! | |||
| 189. NBA Finals Bucks Vs. Suns - Game 2 Recap | 08 Jul 2021 | 00:06:23 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis!!! (0:15) - Making Sense Of How Chris Paul And Devin Booker Torched The Bucks In The Pick And Roll (3:24) - Monty Williams On The Continued Significance Of The Midrange Jumpshot (5:00) - What The Bucks Can Adjust Defensively To Find Success Going Forward | |||
| 462. Arop Arop - Columbia Lions Guard | 24 Feb 2025 | 00:26:19 | |
Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Arop Arop, Columbia Lions GuardJoins Ashton Khoorchand On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Recruiting Process, Going To Prep School And His Career So Far At Columbia University!! (0:00) - Intro (0:13) - Welcoming Richie To Gen Z Hoops (0:30) - Connection To Basketball (2:33) - High School Career (6:50) - Prep Year At Hotchkiss (8:40) - Hotchkiss Teammate (10:33) - Recruiting Process (13:44) - NEPSAC Showcase (14:50) - Welcome To College Moment (15:38) - Development In College (1627) - Coach Engles (18:25) - Leadership (20:20) - Gameday (23:44) - Goals For College Career | |||
| 188. Chris Whitney - Wizards All Time FT Leader | 07 Jul 2021 | 00:02:52 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Chris Whitney, The Washington Wizards All-Time Leader In Free Throw Percentage, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss Growing Up On The Same Block As His Longtime Friend And Fellow 10 Year NBA Veteran Greg Buckner, Hosting Camps To Give Back To Where He Came From, And Setting Records Everywhere He’s Played!!! (0:00) - Welcoming Chris Whitney To Gen Z Hoops!! (0:38) - Growing Up On “NBA Way” With Fellow 10 Year NBA Vet Greg Buckner (1:24) - Seeing The Greg Buckner Elite Camp Come Back To Hopkinsville, Kentucky (2:00) - Sharing His Insight With Young Players At Camp Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Chris! | |||
| 187. NBA Finals Bucks Vs. Suns - Game 1 Preview | 06 Jul 2021 | 00:05:48 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Featuring Our Host, John Hartofilis!!! (0:07) - Breaking Down The Significance Of Game 1 (1:23) - Giannis' Exactly One Week Transformation From Injury To Monster Chase Down Block (1:50) - Optimism Surrounding The Health Of Giannis' Knee (2:42) - Why The Bucks Have So Much Trouble Switching Against The Suns (3:20) - The Perils Of Drop Coverage Against Chris Paul And Devin Booker (4:49) - Post Game Adjustments That We Might See Going Forward (5:18) - The Aggression That Holiday Unleashed On The Hawks Has To Show Up In The Finals | |||
| 186. Ryan Marchand - New Taipei Kings Head Coach | 05 Jul 2021 | 00:34:43 | |
Follow Us On All Our Social Media @GenZHoops! Tune In On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube, And All Major Platforms!! Ryan Marchand, Head Coach Of The New Taipei Kings And Longtime G League Assistant, Joins John Hartofilis On Gen Z Hoops To Discuss His Upcoming Season As Head Coach In The P. League+, The Lessons He Learned From So Many Roles In The G League, And Being Part Of THE Bakersfield Mafia!!! (1:34) - Originally Getting The Itch To Get Into Coaching (3:16) - How Managing In College Helped Prepare For The Original D League (5:38) - Being A Member Of THE Bakersfield Mafia (7:32) - Learning From So Many Different G League Teams (10:06) - Taking The Experience From The Video Room Into Being An Advance Scout (12:16) - Working To Get Back To Coaching And Being On The Sidelines (15:08) - Being An Assistant Coach At Summer League With The Timberwolves (17:22) - Noticing A Drastic Change Between The D League And G League (20:12) - Becoming Head Coach Right Before The Season Starts (22:58) - Winning Coach Of The Year With An Expansion Team (25:54) - Preparing For A Season As A Head Coach Vs. As An Assistant (28:10) - Building A Unique System With A Team Of Local Players In Vietnam (31:16) - How We Can Keep Up With The New Taipei Kings Thanks For Listening!! Keep Up With Coach Ryan! | |||