Category: Culture of Hoops
This is Hardwood and Hollywood's section covering the culture of basketball, whether it be the NBA or amateur leagues, such as the NCAA, high school, and AAU circuit, we'll cover its top teams and players. We also focus on the culture off the court with fashion and kicks, in other words, the lifestyle.
Culture of Hoops
2019 NCAA Champs Virginia Cavs, Nine Others Heat ACC’s 2021 March Madness
The 2021 March Madness season is well on its way, bringing another epic season of collegiate basketball match-ups. Last year, the event got canceled due to the health crisis. Now, it’s finally back on track....
Culture of Hoops
NBA MVP Ladder: First Quarter
It’s been over 20 years since a center took home the NBA Most Valuable Player award, with Shaquille O’Neal being the last to do so when he took home the award during the 1999-200 campaign...
Culture of Hoops
What to Expect for 2021’s March Madness Tournament
March Madness is one of the most important tournaments in college basketball. Each year basketball fans look forward specifically to the month of March where the NCAA hosts college basketball’s biggest, single elimination tournament, March...
Culture of Hoops
Brooklyn Nets Big Three: Let's All Relax
The Brooklyn Nets Big Three has been polarizing since James Harden was traded and joined Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the team. Some have said they're instant contenders (they're right), others have said they've...
Culture of Hoops
The Run Episode 2: Trouble in Paradise?
The Run, presented by co-hosts Chris Thomas and Holden Velasco, is a podcast dedicated to discussing the latest news in basketball. From trade talks to the story of how Holden learned to spell Antetokounmpo, expect...
Culture of Hoops
New Orleans Pelicans: Time to Hit Panic Button?
The New Orleans Pelicans were one of the NBA's most intriguing teams entering the season. With Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram , two extremely exciting young players, and the reason why the team received so...
Culture of Hoops
Can Giannis Lead the Milwaukee Bucks to an NBA Championship?
The Milwaukee Bucks focused this offseason on trying to build the perfect cast around two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo . This was an important task as they needed to keep Antetokounmpo, who was playing around with...
Culture of Hoops
What’s Next for the Portland Trail Blazers After Injury Woes
The Portland Trail Blazers have had a decent start to the 2020-21 season, currently sitting at the sixth seed in the Western Conference with a record of 8-6. The Western Conference is arguably the toughest...
Culture of Hoops
The Run Episode 1: The James Harden Trade
The Run, presented by co-hosts Chris Thomas and Holden Velasco, is a podcast dedicated to discussing the latest news in basketball. From trade talks to the story of how Holden learned to spell Antetokounmpo, expect...
Culture of Hoops
Trade Grades and Analysis For James Harden Mega Deal
The wait is finally over! Yesterday afternoon, the Houston Rockets agreed to trade longtime franchise star James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets, in what was a blockbuster four-team deal. The Rockets, Nets, Indiana Pacers, and...
