Summer is coming to a close and many of us are coming to the realization that the season is in jeopardy. So, I sat down with Sierra Canyon's Women's Head Coach, Alicia Komaki to talk what she's doing with her team to dominate the details in preparation of next season. When it comes to fighting social injustice Maya Moore isn't the one to shut up and dribble. Can her involvement lead to a Noble Peace Prize? And, which NBA player is influencing today's ballers?

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The Pressure of 2020

To err is human which makes sense why apologies are at an all-time high. But all apologies aren't created equal. As the peaceful protest continue around the globe the NFL and Roger Goodell issued a statement condemning systemic racism and social injustice. Unfortunately, a top QB didn't get the memo. USC welcome's back Reggie Bush. And Mikey Williams makes an unpopular choice for his college career. Joining us is Scott Kaufman, the Irritated Buddah, and we're going hard in the paint. 

Baseline: Please, accept this apology

As the Black Lives Matter protests continue for the 11th day, I'm joined again by the Irritated Buddah, Scott Kaufman. This episode we discuss capitalism, paying college athletes and how racism can be defeated by simply getting out of your world, of course there's a TV show idea "Life Swap."

Baseline Goes Hard In The Paint

As the protests in LA continue and begin unifying the world against systemic racism, Drew Brees spoke out and the backlash wasn't shut up and throw the football. One of our favorite basketball players is now a social media diaper dandy – Rex Chapman is a Twitter dime piece. And the Irritated Buddah, Scott Kaufman, hangs out and we discuss everything that's happening in LA and a possible new Golf show.

Baseline: Shut-up and Protest

If 2020 was a person it would be a stat stuffer. The most recent uprising has brought global attention to America. With protest and social media activism for the suffocation of George Floyd, this episode takes a look at the root of the problems we're facing today and the role athletes, sports during these dire situations.

Baseline-LA Uprisings 2020

LA crowned a CIF champion, however the James gang was hoping for two in their home this season. But during the COVID quarantine all sports have been put on hold until further notice. Don't worry, Baseline is still bringing you LA's #1 sports news and information. This episode features LA native Jordy Towers from SomeKindaWonderful and we talk Lakers, LeBron, Kobe. We also discuss LA fashion, favorite sports movies and more.

Ep.10 COME UP DURING LOCKDOWN

This weekend Los Angeles High School Basketball has CIF championship games. There's a lot of great talent being showcased. The action will be high-flying, rim-rocking and net swishing. A couple of notable teams will be in action: Sierra Canyon v. Mater Dei and Fairfax v. Westchester. Plus, a new basketball film is out, She Ball by Nick Cannon. It already won a Pan African Film festival award. What are your top basketball films?

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Kobe “Bean” Bryant was a legend on and off the court and his life was taken from the world too soon. on January 26th, 2020, Kobe, his daughter Gianni and seven others were involved in a fatal helicopter accident. His legacy will live on beyond the court. Mamba Mentality reigns on.   #8 #24 #2

Baseline-Ep8-The Greatest Story Ever – 24

This episode I sit down with AJ Moye. He’s been Mr. Basketball in Georgia, standout at the University of Indiana with a defining block on Carlos Boozer during the 2002 NCAA tournament run that preserved victory and helped knock off #1 seeded Duke. His career was cut short by a heart ailment but we’ll talk … Continued

Baseline-Ep7-Heart of a Champion

Happy 2020! A lot has changed in basketball over the past decade and I had a chance to talk about everything from Social Media to Steph Curry with St. Francis’ head coach Todd Wolfson. His motto “We’re not just collecting talent, we’re building a program” was definitely on display as the Golden Knights pulled out … Continued

Baseline-Ep6-GameWinners

‘Tis the season for hoops: legends, legendary play and the legacy they’ve left on the hardwood. From legendary games, coaches and the legacy that’s coming into focus as the torch is being passed.   Sneaker Watch: Air Jordan Retro 3 SE

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MJ did it. Kobe did it. So did Lebron and countless others. So why aren’t more athletes today playing multiple sports? And why are student athletes focusing on one sport? Well, it has a lot to do with the age of the athlete, the sport and the level of the competition. On this episode we … Continued

Baseline_Ep. 4 – Diversity in Sports

LA knows rivalries: Bo Jackson vs. Brian Bosworth; Kings vs. BlackHawks; Dodgers vs. Giants but on the basketball court, LA has been in the center of the biggest rivalries since Boston fans were chanting, “BEAT LA!” in the 80’s. That’s when the Lakers were in the spotlight all alone. But Tuesday’s NBA tip-off in the … Continued

Baseline-Ep.3 – Battle of LA

When it comes to coaching top talent, recruiting and player development, Coach Jason Levy is a wealth of knowledge. We got a chance to sit down with him to discuss what a Div. 1 coach looks for in a player, the evolution of the Swing Man, the Top 3 things a player must-have and his … Continued

BASELINE-Ep2-Top 3 Must-Haves for Players

Rolling Hills prep hosted a tournament at Cal State LA and I was there with Chris Washington a LA phenom who played at CAL. We had a chance to chop it up and talk about who’s who and whats what.

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This is LA’s #1 Prep Basketball podcast with Pardé. Catch up with all of the news, highlights, rankings, nutrition tips, recovery drills and more! Each week we’ll feature a live interview with coaches, players, sports physicians and sometimes we might have a parent stop by. Oh yeah! It’s Pardé time! Tune-in to BASELINE we’ll have you rocking to the beat.

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