//podcastplus.net/feed/world-of-basketball-with-fran-fraschilla~b6a87142 The game of basketball has become a global game. From legends such as Hakeem Olajuwon and Dirk Nowitzki, to today’s superstars like Giannis and Luka Doncic, there’s no shortage of international talent in the NBA. Each week, Fran Fraschilla will be profiling and talking with the players, coaches, and executives who have led the way in growing the game of basketball around the world. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:51:47 +0000 https://sxm.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/45c1c4bd-64c3-4586-bd89-7a98577d4a56/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=45c1c4bd-64c3-4586-bd89-7a98577d4a56&feed=1h6qLW0c Fran Fraschilla has just been announced the new head coach of USAB's 3x3 World Tour Team! He talks with producer Chris Tyler about this exciting new opportunity, as well as his role in Adam Sandler's upcoming Netflix movie "Hustle."  Thu, 05 May 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://sxm.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/45c1c4bd-64c3-4586-bd89-7a98577d4a56/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=45c1c4bd-64c3-4586-bd89-7a98577d4a56&feed=1h6qLW0c https://sxm.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/2a941006-3f4e-40dc-85f2-9501601464c1/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=2a941006-3f4e-40dc-85f2-9501601464c1&feed=1h6qLW0c 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.  Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:20:04 +0000 https://sxm.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/2a941006-3f4e-40dc-85f2-9501601464c1/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=2a941006-3f4e-40dc-85f2-9501601464c1&feed=1h6qLW0c https://sxm.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/ca4e7adc-34f1-4a1a-ba2b-bb3d7b90f6c9/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=ca4e7adc-34f1-4a1a-ba2b-bb3d7b90f6c9&feed=1h6qLW0c 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. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 08:00:00 +0000 https://sxm.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/ca4e7adc-34f1-4a1a-ba2b-bb3d7b90f6c9/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=ca4e7adc-34f1-4a1a-ba2b-bb3d7b90f6c9&feed=1h6qLW0c https://sxm.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/7901e825-ea1f-4b24-ba61-7409eb49bd3e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=7901e825-ea1f-4b24-ba61-7409eb49bd3e&feed=1h6qLW0c 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 Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://sxm.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/7901e825-ea1f-4b24-ba61-7409eb49bd3e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=7901e825-ea1f-4b24-ba61-7409eb49bd3e&feed=1h6qLW0c https://sxm.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/50dc11b0-4518-4fba-873d-e3475aaf6442/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=50dc11b0-4518-4fba-873d-e3475aaf6442&feed=1h6qLW0c 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.  Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 https://sxm.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/50dc11b0-4518-4fba-873d-e3475aaf6442/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=50dc11b0-4518-4fba-873d-e3475aaf6442&feed=1h6qLW0c https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/9291bea8-3cb5-4dc1-b661-ea5852cd9d70/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=9291bea8-3cb5-4dc1-b661-ea5852cd9d70&feed=1h6qLW0c 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 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/9291bea8-3cb5-4dc1-b661-ea5852cd9d70/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=9291bea8-3cb5-4dc1-b661-ea5852cd9d70&feed=1h6qLW0c https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/a5d6249f-129e-4dc5-862f-cd71f9db26bb/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=a5d6249f-129e-4dc5-862f-cd71f9db26bb&feed=1h6qLW0c 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   Thu, 25 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000 https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/a5d6249f-129e-4dc5-862f-cd71f9db26bb/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=a5d6249f-129e-4dc5-862f-cd71f9db26bb&feed=1h6qLW0c https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/20c0906f-cbc2-487d-b6fe-daef9831f006/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=20c0906f-cbc2-487d-b6fe-daef9831f006&feed=1h6qLW0c Fran Fraschilla is joined by former Duke player and current Director of Basketball Nolan Smith. The two discuss a wide variety of topics, including: Nolan on how he made his way to Croatia Nolan on the NBA talent on his High School team Nolan on why he chose Duke Nolan on playing his All American game in Louisville Nolan on the day-to-day experience playing for Coach K Nolan on wanting to play with and against the best players in High School and College Nolan on loving to play on the road in College Nolan on the 2010 National Championship Game Nolan on Brian Zoubek Nolan on what he learned about himself playing in the NBA Nolan on his experience in Croatia  Nolan on the similarities between Coach Repesa and Coach K Nolan on Jusuf Nurkic Nolan on the European rivalries Nolan on his buzzer-beater against Partizan Nolan on the racial injustices in America Nolan on Coach McDermott’s comments   Thu, 04 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/20c0906f-cbc2-487d-b6fe-daef9831f006/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=20c0906f-cbc2-487d-b6fe-daef9831f006&feed=1h6qLW0c https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/62e9ed2b-d873-4568-aee5-4f9c9fe91198/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=62e9ed2b-d873-4568-aee5-4f9c9fe91198&feed=1h6qLW0c Fran Fraschilla is joined by former Kentucky Wildcat and Gonzaga Bulldog Kyle Wiltjer. The two discuss a wide variety of topics, including: Kyle on playing in Turkey Kyle on how much it helps to have North American teammates Kyle on playing all over the world Kyle on how his college basketball career helped his transition to European basketball Kyle on his father Kyle on the current Gonzaga team Kyle on what he learned from Coach Cal Kyle on playing in front of Big Blue Nation Kyle on Anthony Davis Kyle on how Coach Cal made him a better player Kyle on winning a National Championship at Kentucky Kyle on transferring to Gonzaga Kyle on Domantas Sabonis Kyle on the Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos rivalry  Kyle on how to succeed in Europe Kyle on deciding between Europe and staying in the States Kyle on the difference between college and European basketball Kyle on the Canadian National Team Kyle on playing for Coach Few Kyle on the best thing about having played for Gonza... Thu, 25 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/62e9ed2b-d873-4568-aee5-4f9c9fe91198/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=62e9ed2b-d873-4568-aee5-4f9c9fe91198&feed=1h6qLW0c https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/b0a7a5b3-30e7-4656-b709-155723d13acb/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=b0a7a5b3-30e7-4656-b709-155723d13acb&feed=1h6qLW0c Fran Fraschilla is joined by European basketball journalist David Hein (heinnews.com // @heinnews). The two discuss a wide variety of topics, including: David on the different routes young players take in Europe David on German basketball David on Berlin basketball David on the benefits of playing underage in Europe David on what it Is about European basketball that helps players transition to the NBA  David on Facundo Campazzo David on young European players being less star-struck David on relegation in European basketball David on the difference between college basketball, European basketball David on the Luka Doncic draft David on Mario Nakic and loaning players out to other teams David on how the various competitions across Europe work David on the European schedules David on the early European players in the NBA David on Maxi Kleber David on Aleksej Pokusevski    Thu, 04 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49/episodes/b0a7a5b3-30e7-4656-b709-155723d13acb/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=36f26d41-e12e-4247-a014-58528188cd49&awEpisodeId=b0a7a5b3-30e7-4656-b709-155723d13acb&feed=1h6qLW0c