On this episode of the World Class Hoops Podcast: The World Class Hoops Podcast returns as the Basketball schedule of the Tokyo Olympics begins. Our Host, Chris Rouse covers the following: * USA Men's Basketball Team loses their Olympic Opener to France * USA Men's Basketball: What's the cause for the recent struggles? * Thoughts on Evan Fournier's Individual/Team Quote * USA Men's Basketball: Reports of frustration in the locker room * USA Women's Basketball Begin their quest for Olympic Gold later Tonight against Nigeria. - USA/Nigeria Women's Basketball Preview - USA Women's Basketball: Strengths & Weaknesses entering the Tokyo Olympics * Bradley Beal Trade Rumors - Conflicting Reports about Bradley Beal potentially requesting a Pre-Draft Trade out of Washington. - Playing With The Trade Rumors: How Chicago and Portland could put in realistic Pre-Draft trade ideas. The World Class Hoops Podcast is available on all streaming services (including Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, & YouTube) World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast Twitter: @WCHPMedia YouTube: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast Chris Rouse on Social Media Twitter/IG: @KingRouse21

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WCHP (7/26/2021): World Class Hoops Podcast

Today on the World Class Hoops Podcast:  Houston native, Justin Adams of The Art of The Science Boxing Podcast & Students of The Game Chicago joins our host, Chris Rouse, to preview the 2021 NBA Finals & discuss the Houston Rockets 2021 approach to the #2 in the 2021 NBA Draft.   * Atlanta Hawks hire Nate McMillan as permanent Head Coach.  - Offseason Outlook After Eastern Conference Finals Appearance   * 2021 NBA Finals  - Houston Perspective on Chris Paul's First NBA Finals Appearance  - Keys To The Series  - Favorite/Least Favorite NBA Finals Memories  - Predictions   * Houston Rockets  - Approach to the #2 Pick In The NBA Draft  - Favorite/Least Favorite Houston Rockets Jerseys   Justin Adams on Social Media  Twitter: @ja_therealest   The Art of The Science on Social Media  Facebook: The Art of The Science  Twitter: @ArtofSciBoxing  Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify, & YouTube   The World Class Hoops Podcast is available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, & YouTube   World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media  Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast  Twitter: @WCHPMedia  Chris Rouse on Social Media Twitter/IG: @KingRouse21  If you're reading this.. Positive Energy to you. Thanks for tuning in.

WCHP (7/6/2021): 2021 NBA Finals Preview With Justin Adams

Today on the World Class Hoops Podcast: Joseph Gregory of Students of The Game Chicago & the Joe With Joe Morning Show returns to the WCHP with our host, Chris Rouse.   * 3 NBA Head Coaching Vacancies  - New Orleans Pelicans  - Orlando Magic  - Washington Wizards   - If you were a Head Coach which Job would you take? * 2021 NBA Finals Preview (Bucks/Suns)  - NBA Finals Droughts Ending  - Giannis Antetokounmpo's Injury  - Chris Paul Finally Reaches The NBA Finals   * Favorite NBA Finals Memories Joseph Gregory on Social Media  Twitter: @joestuff710  Students of The Game Facebook: @StudentsofTheGameChicago  Twitter: @SOTGChicago   The World Class Hoops Podcast is available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, & YouTube.   World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media  Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast  Twitter: @WCHPMedia   Chris Rouse on Social Media Twitter/IG: @KingRouse21

WCHP (7/5/2021): 2021 NBA Finals Preview With Joseph Gregory

Joseph Gregory of Students of The Game Chicago & Joe With Joe Morning Show joins our host, Chris Rouse, for this 2021 NBA Playoffs Edition of the World Class Hoops Podcast.   * Western Conference Finals (LA Clippers/Phoenix Suns) - DeAndre Ayton's Tip Dunk gives the Phoenix Suns a 2-0 series lead over the LA Clippers.  - Updates on Chris Paul & Kawhi Leonard.  - Have we seen this movie before already? Clippers down 0-2 again can they turn the tables at home.   * NBA Draft Lottery  - The Detroit Pistons will have the Top pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.  - Early thoughts on the Top 5 picks   * Eastern Conference Finals (Atlanta Hawks/Milwaukee Bucks)  - Game 1 Predictions  - Keys to the series  - Thoughts on Atlanta's Playoff Run   Joseph Gregory on Social Media  Twitter: @joestuff710  Students of The Game on Facebook: @StudentsofTheGameChicago  Students of The Game on Twitter: @SOTGChicago   World Class Hoops Podcast available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, & YouTube World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media  Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast  Twitter: @WCHPMedia   Chris Rouse on Social Media  Twitter/IG: @KingRouse21  

WCHP (6/23/2021): 2021 NBA Playoffs Check-In With Joseph Gregory

Shaq Barnes of SBTalkSports returns to the WCHP to recap the Milwaukee Bucks/Brooklyn Nets, 7-game Eastern Conference Semifinals series.  Previewing the Milwaukee Bucks/Atlanta Hawks, Eastern Conference Finals series. Can Atlanta pull off one more upset?   Thoughts on the LA Clippers/Phoenix Suns Western Conference Finals series.  Game 2 adjustments for both teams with both Kawhi Leonard and Chris Paul ruled out.   Top 5 Favorite Phoenix Suns players.   World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media  Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast  Twitter: @WCHPMedia   Chris Rouse on Social Media Twitter/IG: @KingRouse21

WCHP (6/22/2021): 2021 NBA Playoffs Check-In With Shaq Barnes

From retirements to playoff eliminations, there has been a lot of saying goodbye in the basketball world this week and we cover it on this edition of the World Class Hoops Podcast:  * Still Amazed by Damian Lillard's Game 5 performance. * Danny Ainge retires, Brad Stevens promoted to Director of Basketball Operations for the Boston Celtics. *  Coach K: Thoughts on Duke Head Coach, Mike Krzyzewski announcing his plans to retire after the 2021-2022 NCAA Basketball Season. * The Los Angeles Lakers have been eliminated from the 2021 NBA Playoffs. Recapping the Suns/Lakers series. * Clippers/Mavericks Game 6 Preview The World Class Hoops Podcast is available on multiple platforms including, Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, & YouTube World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media Twitter: @WCHPMedia Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast Chris Rouse on Social Media Twitter/IG: @KingRouse21 

WCHP (6/4/2021): Hard To Say Goodbye

Damian Lillard inspired this Check-In. 2021 NBA Playoffs Postgame Check-In * Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers delivers an epic playoff performance but the Blazers still fell short to Denver in Double Overtime in Game 5. How Denver's depth has * The Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks are now set to meet in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Early Impressions. * Thoughts on the recent NBA fan conduct incidents throughout the First Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. * Clippers/Mavericks facing a pivotal Game 5. How the road team has won each game in the series. * Suns/Lakers series being overshadowed by injuries. World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast Twitter: @WCHPMedia Chris Rouse on Social Media Twitter/IG: @KingRouse21

WCHP: 2021 NBA Playoffs Check-In (6/2/2021)

2021 NBA Playoffs Check-In. * The Milwaukee Bucks attempt to sweep the Miami Heat, some ways Miami can prolong the series. * Why Game 3 of Utah/Memphis could possibly be the deciding game of the series. * Jayson Tatum scores 50 for Boston and the Clippers win Game 3 on the road at Dallas. World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast Twitter: @WCHPMedia Chris Rouse on Social Media Twitter/IG: @KingRouse21 

WCHP: 2021 NBA Playoffs Check-In (5/29/2021)

Thoughts on the 2021 NBA Playoffs through Game 2 of each series. * Are the Clippers going to get clipped in the First Round? * Fan Behavior (Thoughts on the Russell Westbrook & Trae Young Incidents) * Why Knicks/Hawks is the most fun First Round Series * Potential adjustments for both the LA Clippers & Washington Wizards Previewing and keys to Game 3 for Bucks/Heat, Nuggets/Trail Blazers, & Suns/Lakers - Milwaukee's 3-Point Shooting. The X-Factor in the Bucks/Heat series - Denver's Depth - Chris Paul's Injury effects on the Lakers/Suns series World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast Twitter: @WCHPMedia Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, & YouTube Chris Rouse on Social Media Twitter & IG: @KingRouse21

WCHP: 2021 NBA Playoffs Check-In (5/27/2021)

World Class Hoops Podcast: 2021 NBA Playoffs Check-In (Sunday, 5/23/2021) Recapping Day 1 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs and Game 2 adjustments for, Bucks/Heat, Mavericks/Clippers, and Trail Blazers/Nuggets. Previewing Day 2 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs and potential X-Factors for the Game 1 outcomes for each series. (Wizards/76ers, Lakers/Suns, Hawks/Knicks, and Grizzlies/Jazz). World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast Twitter: @WCHPMedia Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, & YouTube Chris Rouse on Social Media Twitter & IG: @KingRouse21

WCHP: 2021 NBA Playoffs Check-In (5/23/2021)

2021 NBA Playoffs Predictions and X-Factors for each First Round Series. Available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, & YouTube. World Class Hoops Podcast Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast Twitter: @WCHPMedia Chris Rouse on Social Media Twitter & IG: @KingRouse21

WCHP: 2021 NBA Playoffs First Round Predictions (5/22/2021)

On the last night of the 2021 NBA Regular Season, the World Class Hoops Podcast returns providing picks for the 2021 NBA Awards. (MVP, Rookie, Coach, Defensive, Sixth Man, & Most Improved). World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast Twitter: @WCHPMedia World Class Hoops Podcast available on multiple platforms including: Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, & YouTube. Based out of Chicago, Illinois, the World Class Hoops Podcast is hosted by NBA G League Commentator, Chris Rouse (@KingRouse21).

WCHP: 2021 NBA Awards Picks (5/17/2021)

Following a 127-105 loss at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers, the Chicago Bulls are 16-19 and 11th place in the NBA's Eastern Conference. Our host, Chris Rouse, gives his thoughts on some his "beloved" Chicago Bulls. World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media World Class Hoops Podcast on Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast World Class Hoops Podcast on Twitter: @WCHPMedia World Class Hoops Podcast available on Anchor, Apple, Google, Spotify, & YouTube Chris Rouse on Social Media Twitter: @KingRouse21

WCHP: Thoughts On The Chicago Bulls (3.12.2021)

World Class Hoops Podcast - Episode 6: 2021 NBA All-Star Selections Thoughts on the 2021 NBA All-Star Selections (Starters, Reserves, & Snubs (???). - Western Conference All-Stars (2:33) - Eastern Conference All-Stars (12:47) - Snubs (23:31) World Class Hoops Podcast on Social Media Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast Twitter: @WCHPMedia World Class Hoops Podcast available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Spotify, & Anchor Hosted By Chris Rouse (@KingRouse21)

WCHP Episode 6: 2021 NBA All-Star Selections (2.23.2021)

The World Class Hoops Podcast returns with Episode 5: No More Pump Fakes. * In a recent interview, Anthony Davis of the defending NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers revealed that he believed the recent addition of 3-time NBA Scoring Champion James Harden made the Brooklyn Nets the favorites to win the NBA's Eastern Conference. Our host, Chris Rouse provides thoughts on the Nets and the biggest threat to keep them from reaching the NBA Finals. * Candace Parker is headed to Chicago. After 13 season, the former WNBA Champion & MVP is leaving the Los Angeles Sparks for the Chicago Sky. How this signing can aid the Chicago Sky on the court for a championship run and off the court within the city of Chicago. Reason For Episode Title: Episode 5 was supposed to drop 2 weeks earlier but kept getting pushed back because of scheduling conflicts. World Class Hoops Podcast World Class Hoops Podcast on Facebook: @WorldClassHoopsPodcast World Class Hoops Podcast on Twitter: @WCHPNetwork Chris Rouse on Twitter/Instagram: @KingRouse21 World Class Hoops Podcast Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, & Spotify. Students of The Game (Hosted By Dr. Joseph Gregory, Dr. Christopher Rouse, & "The Realest Dr." Justin Adams Students of The Game on Facebook: @StudentsofTheGameChicago Students of The Game on Twitter: @SOTGChicago Justin Adams on Twitter: @ja_therealest Joseph Gregory on Twitter: @joestuff710 The Art of The Science (Boxing Podcast Hosted By Justin Adams) Art of The Science on Facebook: @TheArtofTheScience Art of The Science on Twitter: @ArtofSciBoxing All Shows available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, & Spotify. Only The Art of The Science on Soundcloud & YouTube.

WCHP Episode 5: No More Pump Fakes (1/31/2021)

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