Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NBA Draft, to college hoops and even some high school, Vecenie is has you covered in this show. And some thoughts on movies, too.
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Two guys obsessed with Indiana Hoosiers Men’s Basketball, Football, Women's Basketball and everything else that IU plays, discover a way to cope… this podcast. From In-depth interviews with all-time Hoosier greats of the past, present and hopefully, future--to unhinged ranting and raving about the current state of the various IU Athletics' programs, Hoosier Hysterics is made for those who bleed cream & crimson. Enjoy the madness!
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Everything you need to know about the great game of college basketball all the way through the Final Four is found here! From Duke to Kentucky, from Kansas to Gonzaga, from Michigan State to Villanova and on and on, we get your ready for March and the greatest event in sports, the NCAA tourney and the Final Four! Host T.J. Rives, insiders Adam Zagoria and Mike DeCourcy, as well as, some of the best commentators, current coaches and players and more are on board throughout the college hoop se ...
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NBA Christmas Day Primer! | Hornets Love/Hate Watch | Fav League Pass Teams | Week 9 NBA Takeaways
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 9 of the NBA season. 05:00 - Eastern Conference Playoffs will be Competitive AND Interesting 21:23 - Charlotte Hornets are Sam's favorite love/hate watch 45:41 - Favorite League Pass Team 55:54 - Jalen Williams works himself back into game…
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Knicks Win NBA Cup! | Kon vs Coop Rookie Of The Year Race | Bucks Buyers? | Kings Teardown? | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon are first joined by Andrew Claudio to recap the New York Knicks winning the 2025 NBA Cup & discuss whether they should be considered the best team in the Eastern Conference. Then, they go through several NBA topics from the past week as the post NBA Cup schedule now begins. 02:00…
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HEISMANDOZA! MATT WEAVER RETURNS! KENTUCKY CATASTROPHE!
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The Hysterics are overjoyed to be joined by the ultimate Hoosier football aficionado, Matt Weaver of Peegs.com!! The trio dives into all things regarding our undefeated, Big Ten winning, #1 ranked and #1 CFP seeded Indiana Hoosiers... including the fact that our head coach just won back-to-back Coach of the Years and our quarterback won the FLIPPIN…
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NBA Trade Deadline Primer | Contending Teams Making Moves? | One Trade That Makes Sense Leaguewide
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon take a break from draft coverage to go through their first NBA trade deadline preview now that teams are officially able to discuss trades that involve players they signed in free agency over the summer. 04:27 - Will this be as weird a trade deadline as we've seen in a while? 16:…
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Spurs REAL Title Contenders | Knicks BEST In The East | Who Wins The NBA Cup? | Week 8 NBA Takeaways
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 8 of the NBA season. 07:06 - Spurs are real NBA title contenders 32:16 - Knicks are better with Josh Hart starting 47:38 - Who wins the NBA Cup? 52:04 - Cavlaiers have issues? Or just injuries? 1:02:55 - Taking the Celtics OVER was the rig…
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The #1 ranked, #1 seeded, undefeated Big Ten Champs that is!!! Get in here and join the Hysterics to bask in the glory of old IU!!! Eric recounts his travels with his daughter Stella to the ultimate IU trifecta... volleyball's Sweet 16 birth, IUBB's disappointing day against Louisville, and of course the Big Ten title game where the Hoosiers took d…
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What has surprised CBS Sports Adam Finkelstein most about the 2026 NBA Draft freshman class? | Game Theory Draft Show
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Adam Finkelstein of CBS Sports to break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances of several NBA Draft prospects. 12:45 - What New Things Has Adam Learned About Boozer, Dybantsa, Wilson? 31:05 - Have Any Freshmen Truly Surprised You? 49:38 - Who Are The Most…
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Biggest takeaways through 7 weeks of the NBA season w/ Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight | Game Theory
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & special guest Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight give their 3 biggest takeaways through week 7 of the NBA season. 03:12 - Are We Underestimating the Timberwolves? 20:16 - This Year Proves NBA Teams Shouldn’t Tank For 3+ Years 41:25 - Should Orlando Go All-In On Giannis 1:04:15 - The Celtics Infras…
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Giannis Future In MIL Uncertain?! | NBA Awards Through 20 Games! | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon begin with a discussion of the latest possible Giannis trade report from Shams Charania & whether his future in Milwaukee could be coming to an end (but for real this time). Then, they give out their awards for the first 20 games of the NBA season: MVP, All-NBA, Rookie of the Yea…
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Who better to visit with before the biggest football game in Hoosier history than the most exciting player in Hoosier history?? No one!! So tune in and listen up to the one and only Antwaan Randle El as he talks about his hilarious first time meeting Coach Cig, what he thinks are the keys to taking down the Buckeyes, and oh so much more! See Privac…
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2026 NBA Draft: Feast Week Delivers | Cameron Carr’s Upside is Real | Cam Boozer Explodes | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances fo several NBA Draft prospects. 05:50 - Biggest winner: Cameron Carr, Baylor 20:50 - Feast Week Draft Takeaways 55:35 - Caleb Wilson vs. Michigan State SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKDOWNS & DISCUSSIONS…
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Lakers: Real Contenders? | Fun Miami Heat | Unsung NBA Heroes | Clippers Mess | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 6 of the NBA season. 06:28 - Los Angeles Lakers: Trade Away From Real Contention? 35:15 - Unsung Heroes On Top 6 Teams 47:32 - Miami Heat: Team Most Enjoyed Watching 1:02:20 - One Good Thing About Each Bottom 5 Team 1:11:59 - Clippers Migh…
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NBA Sophomore Class Through 100 Games | Castle, Sarr, Risacher, Reed, more | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through several players from the 2024 NBA Draft & assess their performances so far during their sophomore NBA seasons. 11:00 Steph Castle 23:20 Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George and Bub Carrington 44:00 Zaccharie Risacher 50:02 Reed Sheppard 57:40 Matas Buzelis 1:04:20 Ron Holland 1:1…
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Cam Boozer Weird Start | Kingston Flemings Breakout | Illinois Best Prospect? | Game Theory Draft Show
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances fo several NBA Draft prospects. 02:03 - Champions’ Classic Draft Takes 30:00 - Big Winner: Kingston Flemings 39:00 - Illinois Best Prospect? 50:00 - Other Prospect Notes SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM BREAKD…
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Should Pelicans Trade Zion? | Thunder on Historic Pace | Knicks Depth | Superstar Maxey
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 5 of the NBA season. 05:13 - Tyrse Maxey is a Superstar 26:24 - Pelicans need to move Zion Williamson (?) 50:20 - Do the Knicks have playoff depth? 1:03:55 - Have the Orlando Magic figured it out? 1:20:08 - OKC Thunder are on a historic pa…
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LaMelo Wants Out (?!), Pistons On FIRE, LeBron Back & All-Star Game Picture | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the last several days of NBA news, storylines & standout performances. 06:35 - Detroit Pistons are ON FIRE! (11 Straight Wins) 37:34 - Lebron James returns to Lakers 50:58 - BREAKING NEWS: LaMelo Ball reportedly "open to trade" from Hornets 1:11:09 - NBA Allstar picture (as…
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Hoosier sports keep winning! And does IUFB success impact IUBB??
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After some storytelling on the personal side, Eric & Ward recap the recent successes of football, volleyball, and men and women's basketball. Yup... IU is just awesome at all those sports. Then, instead of merely basking in the glory of so much winning, the Hysterics dive into a debate of no particular significance: Does the success of Indiana foot…
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Mikel Brown Jr. STARS | AJ Dybantsa vs. UConn | Braden Smith vs. Alabama | Michigan's Mara and Yaxel | Game Theory Draft Show
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances fo several NBA Draft prospects. 05:48 - Mikel Brown Jr vs Kentucky 16:20 - AJ Dybantsa vs. UConn 31:59 - Braden Smith vs. Labaron Philon 43:00 - Michigan, Aday Mara, and the Yaxel Lendeborg Fit SIGN UP FOR BON…
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Nikola Jokic is Breaking Basketball | Warriors, Curry Still Have Juice | Hawks | Week 4 Takeaways
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 4 of the NBA season. 04:55 - Nikola Jokic is breaking basketball 23:10 - League is in Good Hands 34:35 - The Warriors Remain Dangerous 48:35 - Who are the Real Contenders 1:11:45 - Do the Hawks Need Trae Young? 1:24:15 - What are the Toron…
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Nico Harrison Fired | Mavericks Rebuild? | Kings Vets | Reed Sheppard Good? Clippers Bad? | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon recap the last several days of NBA news, storylines & standout performances. 04:00 - Nico Harrison Fired 18:00 - Do Mavericks Rebuild? 45:00 - Sacramento Kings Vets Available? 1:20:00 - Why are the Clippers a mess? 1:30:00 - Reed Sheppard: Good? SIGN UP FOR BONUS NBA DRAFT FILM B…
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Caleb Wilson BREAKOUT | Dybantsa, Peterson Impress | Boozer Flaws? | Game Theory NBA Draft Show
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon break down the last week of college hoops & highlight the performances fo several NBA Draft prospects. 02:08 - Caleb Wilson: Week One’s Stock Riser 13:20 - Darryn Peterson vs UNC 15:53 - Henri Veesaar Impresses 22:40 - AJ Dybantsa Gets Better Late vs Nova 28:35 - Did Texas expose…
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COOPER'S CATCH! MARQUETTE MASSACRE! BRIAN EVANS IS BACK!
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It's a helluva time to be a Hoosier and the Hysterics are losing their tiny little minds. First up, let's go crazy about THE GREATEST DRIVE, THE GREATEST PASS and THE GREATEST CATCH in INDIANA UNIVERSITY FOOTBALL HISTORY. Happy Valley indeed! After that, let's bring back the one and only Brian "Dutch" Evans to talk about THE GREATEST POSSIBLE START…
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Sengun vs. Wemby Rivalry , Hot Pistons, Alex Sarr Breakout, Bucks High Ceiling | Week 3 NBA Takeaways | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 3 of the NBA season. 03:43 - Sengun vs. Wemby: Next Great Big Rivalry 25:00 - Pistons have set floor. Can they increase ceiling? 42:33 - Sam is a big dumb idiot (Alex Sarr breakout) 56:44 - Several Role Players Are Starring in their roles …
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NBA Rookie Analysis Through 10 Games | Flagg, Edgecombe, Hornets, more! | Game Theory Podast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through several rookies from the 2025 NBA Draft Class & analyze their performances through the first 10-ish games of their careers. 10:05 Cooper Flagg 24:45 VJ Edgecombe 35:53 Kon Knueppel, Sion James & Ryan Kalkbrenner 52:50 Jeremiah Fears & Derik Queen 1:14:20 Cedric Coward …
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2026 NBA Draft Preview: Peterson, Boozer or Dybantsa at No.1? | Game Theory NBA Draft Show
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for a discussion about the 2026 NBA Draft, first looking about how to evaluate players in the early part of the college season. They then discuss the projected top 3 - Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer or AJ Dybantsa - and whether there is an order/ranking they are curre…
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IUFB rolls! IUBB begins! Goons fight!
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First up, Eric and Ward celebrate Coach Cig leading his mighty Hoosiers into Maryland for a heaping helping of turtle soup. (Shortly thereafter, CBS blatantly steals and broadcasts the Hysterics original image of a Cignetti statue on national television. Yes, please angry Tweet @ CBS Sports) Next, Coach DeVries scores a major recruiting win on the …
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Ja Suspended , Trae Young Out & the Fun Chicago Bulls! | NBA Takeaways - Week 2 | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their 3 biggest takeaways from week 2 of the NBA season. Topics include: Ja Morant's suspension in Memphis, Trae Young's injury, the very fun Utah Jazz & Chicago Bulls, key players having trouble fitting in with their new teams & much more. 04:47 - TAKEAWAY #1 - Ja Morant su…
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Wemby and 5-0 Spurs! | Bucks 76ers, Magic are East’s Biggest Stories | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon react to the NBA games from last few days & discuss several of the emerging storylines from the start of the NBA season. This includes the 5-0 Spurs, the Miam Heat offense, the 76ers exciting start, the Bucks resurgence & much more! 00:00 - INTRO 01:55 - Spurs vs Heat: SAS is 5-0…
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