Explore every episode of the podcast World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla

In the final episode of World of Basketball for this season, Fran Fraschilla is joined by Dušan Bulut, the GOAT of 3x3 basketball . Dusan talks about growing up in Novi Sad in Serbia, why he loves the 3x3 format, how he made his way to the BIG3, and a whole lot more.

With Fran Fraschilla in France this week on 3x3 duties, we replay his interviews with two former guests who were drafted inside the top ten in last weeks NBA Draft. First up, Fran's chat with Australian Dyson Daniels, who was drafted at pick #8 by the New Orleans Pelicans. Then, we hear from Poland's own Jeremy Sochan, who was drafted at pick #9 to the San Antonio Spurs. 

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. 

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.

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

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.

Fran Fraschilla is joined by former Utah Ute and Atlanta Hawk Hanno Möttölä. The two talk about moving to the States and playing under Coach Majerus, the current state of Finnish basketball, what the NCAA needs to do with the shot clock, and a whole lot more. 

On the eve of March Madness, Fran Fraschilla brings you a very special BONUS EPISODE of World of Basketball. Along with producer Chris Tyler, Fran runs through all of the teams and players in the tournament with a connection to international basketball.

Fran Fraschilla is joined by Mo Creek, former Indiana Hoosier who was playing in Ukraine before being forced to flee due to the war. The two talk about the feeling around Ukraine in the lead-up to the war breaking out, where he was when the war started, how he made his way out of Ukraine, how it felt to see his family again, and a whole lot more. 

Fran Fraschilla is joined by Ian O'Connor, author of "Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski". The two talk about Coach K's childhood, how he was selected as the Head Coach of Team USA, his early relationship with LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, and a whole lot more. 

Fran Fraschilla welcomes back Scott Morrison, now the head coach of the Perth Wildcats in the NBL. The two talk about coaching during a Covid interrupted season, the comparison between the G-League and the NBL, the Aussie work ethic, what he learned from coaching under Brad Stevens, and a whole lot more. 

Fran Fraschilla is joined by former St Johns star and TBT legend DJ Kennedy. The two talk about what it's like playing for a Ukrainian team during the current Russia-Ukraine crisis, what he learned as a younger player playing internationally, how Overseas Elite was formed, and a whole lot more. 

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.

Fran Fraschilla is joined by brothers Franz and Mo Wagner of the Orlando Magic. They talk about what it's like to be teammates, how surprised they both are at the level Franz has been playing at, why they decided to take the college path rather than playing professionally in Germany, the youth of the Orlando Magic, and a whole lot more. 

Fran Fraschilla is joined by Arizona big man Christian Koloko. The two talk about growing up in Cameroon, his improvement since he got to Arizona, the impact of Coach Lloyd, the international players on Arizona's roster, being called a project, and a whole lot more. 

Fran Fraschilla is joined by Kentucky big man and National Player of the Year candidate Oscar Tshiebwe. The two talk about the art of rebounding, where his newfound confidence has come from, how much he loves playing for Kentucky, and a whole lot more. Then, Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News jumps on to talk about Oscar's dominant season so far.

Fran Fraschilla is joined by Purdue big man and Canadian Zach Edey. The two talk about his background as a baseball player the players he looks at for inspiration, why Purdue was such a good fit for him, his relationship with Coach Painter, representing Canada, and a whole lot more. Then, Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News jumps on to talk about the rise of Edey, from a tall first baseman to a college basketball star. 

Fran Fraschilla is joined by NBA G League Ignite star and 2022 lottery hopeful Dyson Daniels. The two talk about why he chose to play in the G League instead of going to college, how his Australian basketball background has helped him in the US, his goal of playing for the Australian National Team, and a whole lot more. 

Fran Fraschilla is joined by Baylor Bears freshman Jeremy Sochan. The two talk about what his freshman year has been like so far, why he chose to play at Baylor, how playing rugby and soccer helped his basketball development, why playing for the Polish National Team means so much to him, and more.

Fran Fraschilla is joined by David Hein of the Taking The Charge podcast (https://takingthecharge.substack.com). The two talk about the current state of play in the EuroLeague and how Covid is affecting the season, which countries are producing the most underage talent, the best prospects across all of Europe, and more.

Fran Fraschilla takes you through the highlights from some of our favorite episodes of World of Basketball from 2021. Featured guests include Sandro Mamukelashvili, Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, Charles Bassey, Josh Giddey, Amadou Fall, Brian Goorjian, Jeff Van Gundy, Boban Marjanovic, and Patty Mills. 

This week, we replay Fran's chat with Jeff Van Gundy. The two chat about what was a terrific Olympics, talking not only about Team USA gold medal campaign, but all of the other players, teams, and FIBA rules that impressed Van Gundy throughout the tournament.

Fran Fraschilla is joined by Gonzaga Point Guard Andrew Nembhard to talk about the Bulldogs 2021-2022 season, the rise of Canada Basketball and his basketball journey.

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.

Fran Fraschilla is joined by Dallas Mavericks Forward Maxi Kleber to talk about his journey from Germany to the NBA. 

Fran Fraschilla is joined by Dan Grunfeld to talk about his new book By The Grace of The Game.

Fran Fraschilla is joined by Brooklyn Nets Guard Patty Mills this week. The two talk about Australia medaling at the Olympics, his time at Saint Mary's and joining the Brooklyn Nets this past summer.

Fran Fraschilla is joined by the Dallas Mavericks Center Boban Marjanović for the World of Basketball Season 2 premiere. The two talk about his path to the NBA, what makes Serbia basketball culture so special and what he hopes to accomplish in the 2021-2022 NBA season. 

Season 2 of World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla will debut late this week. Enjoy interesting conversations with some of the biggest international basketball players hooping it up domestically or across the world. Hear informative interviews from scouts, coaches, executives and players as they discuss the global expansion of the game of basketball and more.

In the final episode of World of Basketball for this season, Fran Fraschilla is joined by Team USA's Jeff Van Gundy. The two wrap up what was a terrific Olympics, talking not only about Team USA gold medal campaign, but all of the other players, teams, and FIBA rules that impressed Van Gundy throughout the tournament.

This week, we replay Fran's chat with the Head Coach of the Australian Boomers Brian Goorjian. The two talk about his preparation for the Olympics, the chemistry that the Australian players have with one another, what an Olympic gold medal would mean to Australia, and a whole lot more.

Fran Fraschilla is joined by John Hollinger of The Athletic. The two talk about how he developed PER, how he made his way to the Grizzlies front office, and how he uses analytics to determine the transition between mid-level European leagues and the NBA. Plus he gives us his thoughts on some of the international players tipped to go in the first round of the NBA Draft.

Fran Fraschilla is joined by Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News. The two talk about the upcoming Olymics, their thoughts on Coach Popovic, how international players have changed basketball, the changing landscape of college basketball, and more.

Fran Fraschilla is joined by former Florida Gators star and 3x3 World Cup Champion Canyon Barry. The two talk about the sport of 3x3 basketball, his upbringing in the Barry household, the science behind underhand free throws, and more.

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.

With the Tokyo Olympics right around the corner, Fran takes a look at some of the best teams in the tournament using audio from previous episodes of World of Basketball. Guests that appear in this episode include:

- Jerry Colangelo

- Sergio Scariolo

- Andrew Gaze

- Brian Goorjian

- Chris Anstey

- Jeff Van Gundy

- Lauren Jackson

- Luis Scola

Fran Fraschilla is joined by former NBA first-round draft pick and two-time Olympian Chris Anstey. The two talk about Ben Simmons' decision to withdraw from the Olympics, why representing your country is so special, the culture of Boomers basketball, what it was like playing alongside Steve Nash, and a whole lot more.

You can also find Anstey's new book "Tall Tales" at chrisanstey.com.au

Fran Fraschilla is joined by the Washington Wizards' 2020 lottery pick Deni Avdija. The two talk about how his rehab is coming along, what he learned from his first year in the NBA, what it was like playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv from such a young age, and a whole lot more.

Fran Fraschilla is joined by former Kansas Jayhawk and European Basketball Legend Keith Langford. The two talk about what it takes for an American to succeed in Europe, why he chose to attend Kansas University, how he made his way to Europe after college, the experience of playing in Russia, and a whole lot more.

Fran Fraschilla is joined by the Head Coach of the Australian Boomers Brian Goorjian. The two discuss a variety of topics, including:

• Brian on getting prepared for the Olympics
• Brian on NBA players coming over at different times
• Brian on the chemistry that the Boomers players have with each other 
• Brian on the Australian basketball culture
• Brian on how important Delly’s grit is to the Boomers team
• Brian on how he will use Joe Ingles
• Brian on his transition into coaching
• Brian on the negatives of coaching in China
• Brian on Yao Ming trying to change the culture of Chinese basketball 
• Brian on what an Olympic Medal would mean for Australia

Fran Fraschilla is joined by David Hein of heinnews.com to preview this weekend's Euroleague Final Four. Then, we hear from a handful of previous guests (including Luis Scola, Kyle Hines, Rick Pitino, Ettore Messina, Kevin Pangos, Errick McCollum and Davide Moretti) about what makes the Euroleague so special. 

Fran Fraschilla is joined by the President of the new Basketball Africa League Amadou Gallo Fall. The two discuss a variety of topics, including:

• Amadou on the Basketball Africa League
• Amadou on the goals of the Basketball Africa League
• Amadou on the rise of African representation in basketball 
• Amadou on how he fell in love with the game of basketball 
• Amadou on getting discovered by a scout
• Amadou on how basketball opened up for him at UDC 
• Amadou on the influence Donnie Nelson and the Mavs had on his career
• Amadou on SEED Academy
• Amadou on the first NBA Africa Game

Fran Fraschilla is joined by Atlanta Hawks veteran Danilo Gallinari. The two discuss a variety of topics, including:

• Danilo on Chris Paul 
• Danilo on why he signed with Atlanta 
• Danilo on Trae Young
• Danilo on Nate McMillan
• Danilo on George Karl 
• Danilo on his father 
• Danilo on how he became such a good shooter
• Danilo on turning professional in Europe
• Danilo on what he remembers about Draft Night in 2008
• Danilo on making the most of being a high draft pick in New York
• Danilo on MSG
• Danilo on being traded out of New York and how he deals with that part of the NBA
• Danilo on how he’s been able to stay mentally focused throughout his injuries
• Danilo on what he wants to do after his playing career ends
• Danilo on playing in Milan as a young player
• Danilo on the impact international basketball has had on the NBA 

Fran Fraschilla is joined by Dallas Mavericks Rookie Josh Green. The two discuss a variety of topics, including:

• Josh on moving from Sydney to Phoenix
• Josh on playing soccer and Aussie Rules growing up
• Josh on how much his background in Aussie Rules helped him on the court 
• Josh on his relationship with his mom
• Josh on what training camp was like for him last season
• Josh on having to get Jalen Brunson's Chipotle
• Josh on Luka Doncic
• Josh on what he has learned from the veterans on his team
• Josh on adjusting to playing off the bench
• Josh on the confidence he got from playing in the G-League
• Josh on Coach Miller
• Josh on playing at Arizona with Nico Mannion
• Josh on the McKale Center
• Josh on wanting to play for the Boomers at the Olympics
• Josh on the camaraderie between all the Aussie players in the NBA
• Josh on what makes Australians such great teammates
• Josh on leaving his family for the first time to attend IMG Academy
• Josh on how good of a player he thinks he can become

Fran Fraschilla is joined by former George Washington player and current head of player pathways at the NBA Greg Collucci. The two discuss a variety of topics, including:

• Greg on basketball becoming a global game
• Greg on where his interest in international hoops came from 
• Greg on how the current crop of international players in the NBA have impacted the growth of basketball globally 
• Greg on being around KD in Shanghai
• Greg on Basketball Without Borders
• Greg on what the NBA is trying to achieve with their Global Academies 
• Greg on grooming players to go to college 
• Greg on the NBA Academy in India
• Greg on the NBA Academy in Senegal
• Greg on the lack of gyms in Africa
• Greg on how he keeps up with all of his former players
• Greg on the NBA Academy in Australia
• Greg on international guys being great teammates
• Greg on whether he wants to see the US have a basketball academy
• Greg on how he became a part of the NBA Academy 

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.

Fran Fraschilla is joined by former Duke Blue Devil and Lithuanian star Marty Pocius.  The two discuss a variety of topics, including:

• Marty on the basketball culture in Lithuania
• Marty on the height of the Lithuanian population
• Marty on a freak woodshop accident that injured his hand in school
• Marty on making his way to prep school in the States
•  Marty on the basketball academies in Lithuania
• Marty on going to Duke
• Marty on JJ Redick
•  Marty on Coach K
• Marty being a Duke player on campus
• Marty on not having any regrets
• Marty on the talent Duke brings in every year
• Marty on playing for Zalgiris
•  Marty on the European rivalries
• Marty on the Euroleague
• Marty on comparing European basketball to college basketball
• Marty on bringing Campazzo to the Nuggets
• Marty on being a part of the Denver Nuggets front office
• Marty on the influence that international players have had on the NBA
• Marty on Nikola Jokic
• Marty on Arvydas Sabonis
• Marty on what it felt like to represent Lithuania

 

Fran Fraschilla is joined by Charlotte Hornets big man Bismack Biyombo. The two discuss a wide variety of topics, including: 

• Bismack on becoming a mentor to kids coming into the NBA
• Bismack on the characteristics of a great NBA veteran
• Bismack on how hard this season has been with the pandemic
• Bismack on how his upbringing helped him to become the person and player he is today 
• Bismack on making his way to Qatar
• Bismack on Coach Palma
• Bismack on when NBA became a real possibility for him
• Bismack on how much confidence his performance at the Nike Hoops Summit gave him 
• Bismack on the importance of giving back to the community he grew up in 
• Bismack on Flo Thamba
• Bismack on the growth of basketball in Africa
• Bismack on LaMelo Ball

Fran Fraschilla is joined by former Louisville star and NCAA Champion Peyton Siva.  The two discuss a wide variety of topics, including: 

• Peyton on what it takes to be a great player in Europe
• Peyton on the similarity between European basketball and college
• Peyton on Coach Aito 
• Peyton on what is different about European basketball
• Peyton on developing his pick-and-roll game
• Peyton on how his game was shaped by growing up in Seattle
• Peyton on his High School rivalries
• Peyton on why the basketball culture is so strong in Seattle 
• Peyton on why he chose to play at Louisville
• Peyton on the last game at Freedom Hall 
• Peyton on the Louisville fanbase
• Peyton on the competition in the Big East
• Peyton on the Greek rivalries
• Peyton on the biggest thing he learned from Coach Pitino
• Peyton on the 2013 NCAA tournament
• Peyton on making his way to Europe
• Peyton on the German League
• Peyton on Franz Wagner
• Peyton on the Covid shutdown last season
• Peyton on winning a championship in front of no fans 

Fran Fraschilla is joined by former BYU superstar (now with the Shanghai Sharks) Jimmer Fredette. The two discuss a wide variety of topics, including:

• Jimmer on the most surprising thing about playing basketball in China
• Jimmer on why he thinks basketball is so popular in China
• Jimmer on why no strong guards come out of China
• Jimmer on how he got better throughout his four years at BYU
• Jimmer on feeling invincible on the court
• Jimmer on embracing the hate on the road
• Jimmer on his shooting range opening up lanes for teammates
• Jimmer on what he has learned in China that would have helped him in the NBA
• Jimmer on coaches letting him be him on the court
• Jimmer on the Panathinaikos-Olympiacos rivalry