Power, Performance and Profit Basketball shoe endorsements are BIG business and not just about 'pretty shoes'. Athletes depend on the quality of their shoes to aid performance, lessen injuries and more. Join us for a deep dive into this multi-faceted topic.

The Impact of NIL on College Athletics Since it’s inception in 2021, NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) has opened the door for college level athletes to cash in on their own brands. The OGs discuss how NIL effects have reshaped of the recruitment process (including the transfer portal) and how it has changed the power dynamics of all college sports.

Highlights On and Off the Court Phyllis and Mary Lou take a look at the new NBA All-Star format. 12 minute games!?! How are the All- Stars chosen? Who votes? So many questions with hopes that answers will be forthcoming.

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Mary Lou and Phyllis are back from a winter break and ready to talk all things basketball. A look at the women's Unrivaled league as it adds a fresh new chapter to the sport; how three pointers changed the game of basketball and a first half of the NBA season breakdown- surprises, breakout performances, and shifting contenders.

The Next Evolution of Basketball The OGs talk about Unrivaled, a women's pro basketball league spotlighting top talent in a fast-paced, player-first format that gives women hoopers more visibility and a bigger voice in the game. The Shot that Changed Basketball After a deep dive into the research, Mary Lou and Phyllis explore how the three-point shot became such a big part of basketball. NBA Highlights What's happening in the NBA today? The OGs talk about on-court trends and storylines shaping the league.

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College Hoops Lowdown. The OGs are checking into what’s been going on with men and women’s college basketball- rising teams and star players. The scoop, the stories and highlights get the spotlight.

Breaking Down Basketball “D” You have probably seen a variety of defenses used in any given game. Digging deeper, Mary Lou and Phyllis break down “D” in a way that’s simple, sharp, and just a bit sweet and spicy, showing how teams and players really lock in on various types of basketball defenses.

NBA Highlights Which team or player was the highlight of the week? Maybe more than one! Tune in to hear the OGs’ picks and guess who could be getting coveted fresh-baked goodies!

Podcast Programming Note: OGs Talkin’ Ball will be taking the next two weeks off and will return on January 7th! Happy Holidays to all!

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