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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Holy Hoosiers! Coach Cig and his squad are ready and raring to go and prove to all the world that Indiana football is here to stay! The Hysterics dig into some of the juiciest storylines and predictions leading into the new season, including Indiana going back to the college football playoffs, and Fernando Mendoza going #1 overall in the 2026 NFL d…
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Top 25 Defenders In The NBA Today! (No. 16-9) | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon continue their 3-part series going through the list of who they consider the top 25 defenders in the NBA today, going over numbers 16 through 9. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! 01:30 - Best Defenders In the NBA Today (25-17 Re…
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Top 25 Defenders In The NBA Today! (No. 25-17) | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon begin their 3-part series where they will go through the list of who they consider the top 25 defenders in the NBA today, starting with numbers 25 through 17. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! 02:15 - Best Defenders In the NBA T…
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Final NBA Offseason Dominos Predictions! | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon go through all the remaining offseason dominos that have yet to fall making predictions on what they think will happen with 6 weeks until training camp! 04:20 - Josh Giddey (RFA) Contract Prediction 27:49 - Cam Thomas (RFA) Contract Prediction 43:55 - Quentin Grimes (RFA) Contrac…
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Best Underrated NBA Trade Targets! PLUS: Haywood Highsmith Traded by Miami Heat | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon give their reactions to the Haywood Highsmith trade before going through their most underrated NBA trade targets! 6:40 - Haywood Highsmith Trade; what does it mean for Miami and Brooklyn? 29:30 - Underrated Trade Targets Intro! 31:50 - Devin Carter 40:30 - Jaden Ivey 52:50 - Jere…
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Jeff Rabjohns and Trevor Andershock of Peegs.com delivered mountains of juicy hoops scoops from the Caribbean, but we just can't get enough! Rabby joins the pod to dive in even deeper and dissect everybody and everything to do with Coach DeVries and his team's Hoosier holiday down in the San Juan sun. And what does it all mean?? How good is this te…
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What Have We Learned From The Last 2 NBA Draft Cycles? | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie & Bryce Simon going through a list of everthing they've learned from the last 2 NBA Draft cycles. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO SQUARE! GET UP TO $200 OFF HARDWARE WHEN YOU SIGN UP AT SQUARE.COM/GO/GAMETHEORY!…
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2015 NBA Re-Draft! | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie and Bryce Simon are here for some fun offseason content, where we're going to re-draft the 2015 NBA Draft, a class that was seen at the time as quite strong but ended up quite poor. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS: SHOUTOUT TO SQUA…
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PUERTO RICO HOOPS & IUFB RANKED #19 -- OVERREACTION POD!!
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The title says it al! The Hysterics go off on how Coach DeVries and his shiny new squad did in their first public exhibition, while also revisiting the raging debate on just how important Year 1 is in a new coaching tenure. After a historic Year 1 in his own IU coaching tenure, Curt Cignetti's peers ranked his Year 2 team as #19 in the pre-season C…
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Top 10 Non-Allstars & Best 5 Movies of 2025 (so far) | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (GMAC) to first draft the best 10 NBA players who have yet to make an Allstar team! Then, they dive into the best movies that have come out in 2025, with lengthly spoiler-filled discussions on the 2 blockbusters from the summer: Superman & Fantastic Four! CHECK OUT …
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Luka EXTENDS w/ Lakers, Bridges EXTENDS w/ Knicks, Kuminga REJECTS Warriors & more Offseason News! | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to catchup on several offseason news topics, like Luka Doncic extending with the Lakers, Mikal Bridges extending with the Knicks, Jonathan Kuminga & the Warriors negotiations and much more! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CH…
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2026 NBA Draft & U19 World Cup Analysis w/ Adam Finkelstein | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Adam Finkelstein - Director of Scouting at 24/7 Sports - for a discussion of the U19 World Cup and an early look ahead to the 2026 NBA Draft Class! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!…
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Top 10 Moves of the NBA Offseason w/ Es Baraheni! | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by special guest Es Baraheni of The Athletic NBA Daily to recap the NBA offseason to this point by taking turns draft their 5 favorite moves that were made until they get to a top 10! They also list a few honorable mentions & wrap up by giving their thoughts on the two blockbuster su…
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NBA Summer League Vets Breakdown! Filipowski, Holland, Dillingham & more! | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap NBA Summer League & discuss the performances of several different veterans in Vegas this year. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS: DRINK TRADE COFFEE! RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LIST…
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JEFF GOODMAN Returns: Opinions on Coach DD, NIL's Future, Recruiting and a Bob Hammel Tribute
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Some love him. Some hate him. Some love to hate him. Some hate to love him. He is never shy to share his opinion. And he is never boring. The co-owner and founder of The Field of 68, JEFF GOODMAN returns to the podcast. Jeff weighs in on what he perceives to be the historically weak class of 2026 and why so many top college coaches aren't on the re…
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NBA Summer League Rookies Breakdown! Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, more! | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to recap NBA Summer League & discuss the performances of several different rookies in Vegas this year. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS: DRINK TRADE COFFEE! RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LISTE…
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NBA News Catchup! Smart to Lakers, Beal to Clippers & Dame BACK to Blazers! | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon after returning from NBA Summer League in Las Vegas to discuss all the NBA news they missed over the past week! TOPICS INCLUDE: 08:55 - Marcus Smart to the Lakers 39:12 - Bradley Beal to the Clippers 57:50 - Dame Lillard BACK to the Blazers 1:22:58 - Jalen Williams sig…
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Behind the Scenes of Recruiting (and more) with BRIAN SNOW!
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For years he tormented IU fans with his sarcastic wit and blunt honesty as a national recruiting analyst for 247. But no one could question his knowledge, connections or insight. Then, he crossed the line from analyst to become the director of recruiting for Micah Shrewsberry at Penn State before following Micah to Notre Dame for the last two years…
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Norm Powell TRADED, Booker/Chet/Paolo EXTENDED & Summer League PREVIEW! | Game Theory Podcast (LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS)
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon LIVE (pre-recorded) from NBA Summer League is Las Vegas to go through all the NBA News from the past week, such as the MIA/LAC/UTA trade, Chet/Paolo/Booker extending, Ryan Rollins re-signing w/ MIL & much more before going through few players they're excited to watch w…
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IU SUMMER HOOPSAGANZA with JEFF RABJOHNS
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After an undeserved break the Hysterics are back! For now! With the all-time MVP of Indiana basketball reporting, Jeff Rabjohns of Peegs.com!! Rabby goes deep on the completed staff, finalized roster, countless recruits, sterling reputation and clear vision for the new era of Hoosier hoops under Coach DeVries. And of course he breaks down the '25-'…
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Rockets Trade Cam Whitmore to Wizards, Deandre Ayton to Lakers & What's Left in NBA Free Agency | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to discuss Cam Whitmore to Washington, Deandre Ayton to the Lakers, Mike Brown to the Knicks, Jay Huff to the Pacers, and more before breaking down what's left in the NBA Free Agency. CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!…
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NBA Free Agency Day Two! | Myles Turner to Bucks! (Dame Waived) | SGA Extends | Yabusele to Knicks
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to all the trades, signings, extensions and scattered rumors that happened during the first full day of NBA Free Agency! 01:55 - Bucks Sign Myles Turner, Waive Dame Lillard 35:03 - Pacers Lose Turner... Now What? 53:55 - SGA Extends, JJJ Injured 58:25 - Cavs S…
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NBA Free Agency Night One! | Nets-Nuggets Trade! | NAW to ATL! | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Andrew Claudio (GMAC) to react to all the trades, signings, extensions and scattered rumors that happened during the first night of NBA Free Agency! 04:00 - Knicks intend to sign Jordan Clarkson 06:40 - Michael Porter Jr traded for Cam Johnson 31:08 - Atlanta Hawks sign Nickeil Al…
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NBA Offseason Begins! Lebron's Future. Rockets Moves, Harden Re-Signs, Reid and Randle to MIN, Cavs Trade For Lonzo | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon to react to several of the NBA transactions that have already been reported on the eve of free agency. 04:10 - Houston Rockets "Cleaning House" 33:00 - LeBron James & His Uncertain Future 48:57 - DeAndre Ayton Bought Out By Blazers 1:01:33 - Minneosta Timberwolves "Run…
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2025 NBA DRAFT LIVE SHOW (DAY 2) | Analysis of ALL 29 Second Round Picks | Game Theory Podcast
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In this edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for live reaction & analysis to all the selections & all the trades made in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE FULL LIVE SHOW ON THE GAME THEORY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! SPONSORS: RIGHT NOW, TRADE IS EXCLUSIVELY OFFERING OUR LISTENERS 50…
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2025 NBA DRAFT (PART 3) - Live Reaction & Analysis to Picks 21-30 | Game Theory Podcast
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In part 3 of 3 of this very special edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for live reaction & analysis to everything that happened during picks 21-30 in first round of the 2025 NBA Draft! 4:56 - PICK #21. Jazz draft Will Riley (Illinois) – Traded to Wizards 12:19 - PICK #22. Hawks draft Drake Powell (North Carolin…
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2025 NBA DRAFT (PART 2) - Live Reaction & Analysis to Picks 11-20 | Game Theory Podcast
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In part 2 of 3 of this very special edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for live reaction & analysis to everything that happened during picks 11-20 in first round of the 2025 NBA Draft! 1:52 - PICK #11. Trail Blazers draft Cedric Coward (Washington State) – Traded to Grizzlies\ 8:32 - PICK #12. Bulls draft Noa E…
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2025 NBA DRAFT (PART 1) - Live Reaction & Analysis to Picks 1-10 | Game Theory Podcast
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In part 1 of 3 of this very special edition of the Game Theory Podcast, Sam Vecenie is joined by Bryce Simon for live reaction & analysis to everything that happened during picks 1-10 in first round of the 2025 NBA Draft! 12:00 - PICK #1. Mavericks draft Cooper Flagg (Duke) 23:14 - PICK #2. Spurs draft Dylan Harper (Rutgers) 33:32 - PICK #3. 76ers …
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