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**Iconic Seasons | Hardwood History**

Iconic Seasons is a podcast that takes you back to the greatest college basketball seasons of all time. Through the voices of players, coaches, and journalists, we relive the excitement, the drama, and the unforgettable moments that made these moments and seasons iconic.

We use interviews, audio from the games, as well as scripted storytelling, to bring the past to life.

Whether you’re a die-hard college basketball fan or just a casual observer, Iconic Seasons is a must-listen for anyone who loves basketball and basketball culture.

Latest Episodes:

Providence | Tales from the Bench 1987 Final Four (with Ryan Ford) Mar 25, 2021

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The latest installment of “Tales from the Bench” on the 19nine podcast features Ryan Ford, a walk-on guard at Providence College during the Friars’ unexpected march to the 1987 Final Four.
In this wide-ranging interview alongside The Chucker, 19nine’s resident historian, Ford discusses the coaching genius of Rick Pitino, a young grad assistant named Jeff Van Gundy, Big East basketball in the 1980s, Providence’s ahead-of-its-time brand of basketball, and more.
The rundown…

Thoughts on Big East basketball in 2021, including teams playing in their on-campus arenas with no fans in attendance, which Ford considers “raw” (1:00)
Ford’s journey to becoming a walk-on at Providence, including the counsel of future Boston College and Ohio State coach Jim O’Brien, and remembering Pitino from the famed Five Star Basketball Camp (6:00)
Why Ford describes Pitino as “magnetizing” (10:00)
Billy Donovan’s transformation from averaging 3 points per game as a sophomore to becoming a first-team All-Big East performer as a senior (13:00)
What Ford learned while keeping the book during the 1985-86 season, Pitino’s first at Providence (15:00)
Expectations for the 1986-87 season and how the debut of the 3-point shot changed everything for the Friars (17:00)
Why teammate Dave Kipfer started a fight against Tulsa (25:00)
Providence’s star-studded coaching staff, including the future NBA coach Pitino plucked from the high school ranks to be a graduate assistant – hint: it’s Jeff Van Gundy and Ford has thoughts (26:00)
A day in the life of the Providence basketball program (30:00)
Providence’s hot start to the 1986-87 season and capturing the nation’s attention with its “futuristic” playing style (34:00)
Tragedy strikes the Pitino family following the Big East Tournament (38:00)
Friar Fever nearly ends against Austin Peay – and why it didn’t (46:00)
“We’re doing what?” Pitino’s unorthodox game plan against Georgetown in the Elite Eight (50:00)
Why Syracuse was a horrible Final Four matchup for Providence (56:00)
The emotions of losing to Syracuse and what Ford took away from that magical season (60:00)
Closing out the show with Ford’s thoughts on awesome arenas, opponents on the court and in the stands, why “relentless” is the best word to describe Big East basketball in the 1980s, and, speaking of relentless, watching Billy Donovan prepare for the NBA Draft (65:00)

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Tourney Seeding Reaction Mar 15, 2021

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Josh and Dan take a historial lens to bracketology.
19Nine - https://19nine.com/blogs/news/the-brand
Top College Basketball Players of All Time - https://19nine.com/blogs/news/top-100-honorable-mention
SLAM Top 50 College Basketball Teams of All Time - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1269236/8041530

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The Greatest High School Team Ever (The Boys of Dunbar/Baltimore Boys Pt. 3) Mar 12, 2021

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Aaron Meyer, Rober Weyer

We are finishing our breakdown of The Boys of Dunbar/Baltimore Boys/1984 Georgetown/Ali Danios. This corner of Hardwood History helps tell the story of basketball and basketball culture that we all enjoy today. It is also an American story and helps explain the difficulties of post-industrial cities and the game that helped some boys escape these difficult circumstances.

The Best High School Basketball Team Ever (Part 1 Baltimore Boys) https://www.buzzsprout.com/1269236/7016365
The Best High School Basketball Team Ever (Part 2 The Boys of Dunbar/Baltimore Boys) an Interview with author Ali Danois" at https://www.buzzsprout.com/1269236/7378789

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Auburn Tigers | (1982, 1999) Mar 06, 2021

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19Nine Classic x School Spirit
Auburn - https://19nine.com/collections/auburn-tigers

5 March 2021/4:00 PM

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Aaron Meyer, Josh Barnett

Guest

Chris Porter

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On Today’s show, we have a School Spirit Episode that coincides with the 19Nine’s release of the Round Mound of Rebound Era and Late 90’s era shorts when Chris Porter, Mamadou N’Diaye, Daymeon Fishback, and so many others cemented their legacy in Auburn Basketball history.

Join us as we look back at a legendary game involving Cliff Ellis’s Tigers and talk about some of the history, present, and future of Auburn Basketball. Welcome to you the listeners welcome all those Chuck heads I’m going to welcome our guest today

Chris Porter is a former Auburn Standout from the 1999 team he was a JUCO All-American Before Auburn, SEC Player of the year, Played in the NBA as well as numerous stops overseas and for the D-League. Current coaching for a high school championship in the Florida Tournament He played a tenacious style of basketball that is appreciated. I heard him talking about dunks on the playground too so you know we will need to get to some of those stories. Welcome, Chris.

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SLAM Top 50 College Basketball Teams of All Time Mar 02, 2021

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Josh Barnett, Gary Barnett, David Wilkinson
On the special episode from an undisclosed tropical location the guys break down the top 50 college basketball teams of all time.
Prepare yourself for the glory of March Madness to come by reveling in past glories.

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Kansas Jayhawks | Surprise Announcement + (1991, 2003) Feb 26, 2021

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On Today’s show, we have a mash-up involving a 19Nine Classic and a School Spirit with the 19Nine’s release of the Rex Chapman and a Hinrich/Collison Final Four Kansas Jayhawks Apparel. Join us as we look back at a legendary game involving Langford and the Jayhawks and talk about some of the history, present, and future of Kansas Basketball. Now onto the show.

Categories

Big Picture Context/Can’t Let it Go

Kansas I mean Kansas
- Talk about Naismith, Phog Allen, Dean Smith, Rupp
- Talk about How many Final Fours 15, 6 Runner up, 3 Chips
- Talk about McClendon
Is there a benefit to going to back to back final fours
How much does just getting hot matter in the tournament

How much about winning is just luck because this Kansas Team would win in so many years (tease the top 50)

Set the Scene

Team full of talent at seemingly every position.
Kansas high scoring fast breaking team.
Trying to build up the other team like it could be close like hot shooting fill in the blank
At the start of the game in the intro they make it seem like you wouldn’t know which team you’d want to coach. Kansas seems like the clear choice.

Design Corner/Barnet’s Beat

Talk about why how you chose Kansas and the team/Players you picked
What did this team mean to you
We had Paul Shirley on and he said that the Danny Manning Team was the singular team that meant the most to him growing up. I think because College teams can be like shooting stars and seem fleeting it can really stir emotion in us.
Jordan Headbands love those
Not a great time for shoes. I was trying to figure out if one of the Kansas guys had Foamposites on but I think it was too late for those and too early for Retros

Game Moments/Play of the Game

19Nine Moment
Hinrich Threes (Play Audio)

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Georgia Tech | Tales from the Bench 2004 Final Four (with David Nelson) Feb 24, 2021

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Tales from the Bench: Georgia Tech 2004

The latest installment of “Tales from the Bench” on the 19nine podcast features David Nelson, a senior walk-on who was a part of Georgia Tech’s memorable run to the 2004 NCAA Championship game against UConn.

Alongside The Chucker, 19nine’s resident historian, Nelson discusses his journey to becoming a three-year member of the Tech program, his first impressions of big-time college basketball and Chris Bosh, how losing prompts winning, Jarret Jack’s artistry, Will Bynum’s supreme confidence, and just how bright the lights are on college basketball’s biggest stage.

The rundown…

Nelson’s journey to becoming a walk-on at Tech (3:00)
His initial impressions of big-time college basketball and first year with the Tech program (7:00)
Nelson’s “Whoa!” moment with Chris Bosh (14:00)
Why Tech’s 16-15 season in 2002-2003 with Bosh wasn’t a disappointment (17:00)
Expectations heading into the 2003-2004, one that would end in the Final Four (21:00)
Thumping #1 UConn at Madison Square Garden in an early-season matchup (24:00)
Nelson’s role as a senior walk-on (25:00)
Why an ACC Tournament loss to Duke felt different (27:00)
Tech’s run into March Madness and Jarret Jack’s coming-out party against Kansas in the Elite Eight (29:00)
Tech’s tangle with Oklahoma State in the Final Four and Will Bynum’s green light (33:00)
Why Nelson and his teammates were disappointed to see UConn beat Duke on the other side of the Final Four bracket (40:00)
The bright lights of the national championship game and losing to UConn (42:00)
What Nelson took away from his experience as a three-year walk-on at Tech (46:00)
Who Nelson considers the wildest fans in the ACC (50:00)
The Duke mystique: fact or fiction? (51:00)
Why Carmelo Anthony was the sickest player he ever saw up close (54:00)

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Florida State Seminoles | (1993, 1995) Feb 19, 2021

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NCAA tournament Game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTXQxuaXcs8

Guest: Scott Shepherd

On Today’s show we have a mash up involving a 19Nine Classic and a School Spirit with the 19Nine’s release of the Sura and Seminoles Apparel. Join us as we look back at a legendary game involving Sura and the Noles and talk about some of the history, present, and future of Florida State Basketball.

Welcome to the 19Nine Podcast, the best and only retro college basketball podcast. And Welcome to you the listeners who followed Charlie Ward from the football field to the hardwood and those who still admire Sam Cassell’s Dancing Skills after a big shot. I’m going to kick it to Josh and let him set up the gear drop and set the scene a bit for this classic Florida State game. We’ve got a special guest for Today’s Episode A four-year member of the Seminole basketball program, Scott Shepherd was part of the 1993 Elite Eight run. Scott is a third-generation Indiana All-Star who scored 1,777 career points while at Carmel High School. His Dad Billy and Uncle Dave were Indiana Mr. Basketball in 1968 and 1970, respectfully. Scott was a Street & Smith Basketball High School Top 25 member in 1992. He played in 88 games during his 4-year FSU career and averaged 10 points per game in ACC play his senior season. His teammates included: Sam Cassell, Bob Sura, Charlie Ward and Doug Edwards – all first round NBA draft picks. Scott now lives in Laguna Beach, CA with his wife and 7 year old son, Hudson.
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Arkansas Razorbacks | (1990, 1994) Feb 12, 2021

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On Today’s show, we have a mash up involving a 19Nine Classic and a School Spirit with the 19Nine’s release of the Williamson and 40min of Hell era Arkansas Razorbacks Apparel. Join us as we look back at a legendary game involving Williamson and the ‘Backs and talk about some of the history, present, and future of Arkansas Basketball. Welcome to you the listeners welcome all those Todd Day heads and The Big Nasty day one fans. I’m going to kick it to Josh and let him set up the gear drop and set the scene a bit for this classic Arkansas Victory game.
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Paul Shirley : Paul talks about his novel Ball Boy, Iowa State, The Phoenix Suns, and His One Shining Moment | 19Nine Podcast Feb 10, 2021

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Today’s podcast is part of our ongoing series Tales from the Bench and even though our guest Paul Shirley later started for Iowa State and went on to play overseas and in the NBA I first heard about him from his writing which he did from the Phoenix Suns Bench. His first novel Ball Boy is coming out or may already be out by the time you listen to this. I ordered my copy on Amazon and you should do the same. It is a bit like a reverse Karate Kid and tells a story that has Paul's sense of humor and command for the written word. He also has other books and a Podcast called Stories I Tell on Dates. Oh yeah, you can also get yourself outfitted in Retro Cyclones gear. If you’re new to the Podcast leave us a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform and if you really enjoy it send a link to the show to a friend.
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Ball Boy - https://www.amazon.com/Ball-Boy-Paul-Shirley/dp/0578800357
Stories I Tell on Dates (Podcast) - https://www.stitcher.com/show/stories-i-tell-on-dates
Stories I Tell on Dates (Book) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0759RMCH4/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2
Can I Keep My Jersey? (Book)

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