UConn: The NBA FACTORY

06/28/24 • 32 min

Locked On UConn - Daily Podcast on University of Connecticut Huskies Football and Basketball

Show Notes

Intro:

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Main Segment: UConn's 4-For-4 Performance

Celebrating UConn's recent achievements and their 4-for-4 performance.

Guest Segment: Adam Zagoria

Bringing in Adam Zagoria to provide color on the NBA Draft:

Will the Hawks regret not picking Donovan Clingan with the No. 1 overall pick?

Discussing Stephon Castle's draft prospects and if his role at UConn impacted his stock.

Exploring the thought process behind the Spurs potentially selecting UConn players.

NBA Draft Thoughts:

Discussing the biggest stories from the NBA Draft, including ESPN’s coverage and surprising picks:

ESPN's coverage of Bronny James.

Justin Edwards' draft stock and what went wrong.

Kyle Filipowski's draft journey and his unexpected fall to the second round.

Who Is Next in the UConn NBA Factory:

Future potential NBA stars from UConn:

Liam, Jaylin, Alex, and maybe Samson for the next year.

Solo and Aidan possibly in the following year.

Promos:

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Outro:

This has been another episode of Locked On UConn. I’m your host Mark Zanetto, asking you to stay locked in, stay connected, make sure your toughness meter is always rising, and as always, Go Huskies!

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Show Notes

Intro:

Thanks for making Locked On UConn your first listen every day. We are free and available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube as part of the Locked On Podcast Network—Your Team, Every Day.

Housekeeping:

Do me two quick favors:

Click that subscribe button at the bottom of your screen.

Head over to Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and hit that follow button.

Your support means everything to me. If you’re listening on any audio device, please drop us a 5-star review. Special shout out to our everydayers!

Main Segment: UConn's 4-For-4 Performance

Celebrating UConn's recent achievements and their 4-for-4 performance.

Guest Segment: Adam Zagoria

Bringing in Adam Zagoria to provide color on the NBA Draft:

Will the Hawks regret not picking Donovan Clingan with the No. 1 overall pick?

Discussing Stephon Castle's draft prospects and if his role at UConn impacted his stock.

Exploring the thought process behind the Spurs potentially selecting UConn players.

NBA Draft Thoughts:

Discussing the biggest stories from the NBA Draft, including ESPN’s coverage and surprising picks:

ESPN's coverage of Bronny James.

Justin Edwards' draft stock and what went wrong.

Kyle Filipowski's draft journey and his unexpected fall to the second round.

Who Is Next in the UConn NBA Factory:

Future potential NBA stars from UConn:

Liam, Jaylin, Alex, and maybe Samson for the next year.

Solo and Aidan possibly in the following year.

Promos:

FanDuel: Download the FanDuel app, create an account, and use code LockedOnCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started!

The Fresh Lab: Get 12% off your order using code “CAMSPENCER” and support Bleeding Blue For Good.

Locked On Sports Today: Switch to Locked On Sports Today for 24/7 sports coverage on YouTube and Amazon Fire TV.

Outro:

give me 50 hashtags for this that will be seo and trending

GPT-4

Of course! Here are 50 SEO-friendly and trending hashtags for this episode:

#UConnHuskies

#UConnBasketball

#NBA

#NBADraft

#CollegeBasketball

#BasketballRecruiting

#DraftAnalysis

#BasketballProspects

#GoHuskies

#LockedOnUConn

#FanDuel

#UConnWins

#NBAFutureStars

#BasketballTalk

#RecruitingUpdates

#AdamZagoria

#BackToBackChampions

#UConnPride

#BleedingBlue

#HuskiesDominate

#BasketballInsight

#TopDraftPicks

#FutureNBAStars

#UConnAlumni

#TeamUConn

#DraftCoverage

#BasketballAnalysis

#UConnLegacy

#BigEastBasketball

#SportsPodcast

#DraftDay

#InsiderProgram

#BehindTheScenes

#GametimeApp

#MLBTickets

#SportsMemories

#WellnessJourney

#FeelGoodLab

#BasketballHighlights

#AthleteWellness

#SportsUpdates

#TrendingSports

#BasketballCommunity

#PlayoffHype

#SignedMerchandise

#SpecialQandA

#ExclusiveContent

#RookieWatch

#JaylinGaffney

#TristenNewton

Previous Episode

UConn's NBA Draft Party

@LockedOnUConn

Locked On UConn - NBA Draft Insights with Adam Zagoria

In today’s episode, we bring in Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog.com, a NY Times and Forbes Sports contributing writer, to provide some in-depth analysis of the NBA Draft. We discuss the potential regret for the Hawks not picking Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle’s draft stock, and the importance of UConn players making it to the NBA. Plus, we dive into recruiting updates from Dan Hurley and his strategy after winning back-to-back titles.

Show Notes

Intro:

Thanks for making Locked On UConn your first listen every day. We are free and available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube as part of the Locked On Podcast Network—Your Team, Every Day.

Housekeeping:

The support on YouTube has been amazing. Please also download the audio version wherever you get your podcasts to help grow the Locked On UConn audience.

Do me two quick favors:

Click that subscribe button at the bottom of your screen.

Head over to Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and hit that follow button.

Your support means everything to me. If you’re listening on any audio device, please drop us a 5-star review.

Special shout out to our everydayers! We now have rolled out our insider program. Get a 14-day free trial of Subtext for the latest insights, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive updates on UConn Basketball. Join our community for direct access to the host, special Q&A sessions, giveaways of gear, signed merchandise, and more. A percentage of the subscription will go to Bleeding Blue for Good.

Main Segment: NBA Draft Insights

Guest: Adam Zagoria

Discussing the potential regret the Hawks might have for not picking Donovan Clingan with the No. 1 overall pick.

Exploring the speculation around Stephon Castle possibly going as high as No. 1, and whether playing more of a role at UConn impacted his draft stock.

Examining if the Blazers’ lack of interest in Donovan Clingan would have led to the Spurs considering a double dip on UConn players.

Key Questions:

Why is the success of players like Alex Karaban, Tristen Newton, and Cam Spencer making it to the NBA so vital for validating UConn’s legacy?

What does producing two lottery picks following the successful drafts of Jordan Hawkins and Andre Jackson Jr. suggest about UConn’s capabilities in nurturing NBA-ready talent?

Could you share the different strategies or methods UConn employs to develop both highly-rated recruits and lesser-known prospects into top-tier players?

Recruiting Updates:

Danny Hurley on recruiting after winning back-to-back titles: “You’ve got greater access and there’s a lot more excitement on the other end of text messages and phone calls, but we’ve gotta get the people that are right for us.”

Next Steps:

Discuss potential destinations for Tristen Newton and Cam Spencer and whether they are likely to get drafted.

Promos:

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Conclusion:

Next Episode

The Recruit Train Keeps On Going! Plus Mike Richman from Locked on Blazers talks Donovan Clingan

The Recruit Train Keeps On Going!

In today's episode of Locked On UConn, we discuss recruiting updates and welcome Mike Richman, host of Locked On Blazers, to talk the NBA Draft, and what it means for Donovan Clingan's draft journey to the potential dynamics with Deandre Ayton, we cover it all. Tune in for in-depth insights and expert analysis!

Show Notes

Intro:

Thanks for making Locked On UConn your first listen every day. We are free and available wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube as part of the Locked On Podcast Network—Your Team, Every Day.

Housekeeping:

The support on YouTube has been amazing. Please also download the audio version wherever you get your podcasts to help grow the Locked On UConn audience.

Do me two quick favors:

Click that subscribe button at the bottom of your screen.

Head over to Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and hit that follow button.

Your support means everything to me. If you’re listening on any audio device, please drop us a 5-star review. Good reviews trigger referrals for similar shows and bring in new UConn content enthusiasts.

Promos:

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Segment 1: Recruiting Updates

Discussing the latest in UConn's recruiting developments.

Mike Richman joins to provide insights into UConn's recruiting strategy and successes.

Segment 2: Donovan Clingan's NBA Draft Journey

Discussing how Donovan Clingan was scouted and Portland's reaction to landing him.

Questions for Mike Richman:

How happy are Blazers fans that Clingan essentially dropped to them at 7?

What are your thoughts on Donovan Clingan and what you've gathered so far?

What does it say about Clingan’s character that he considered returning to UConn, and Dan Hurley had to convince him otherwise?

Segment 3: Future Dynamics in Portland

Analyzing Donovan Clingan's potential role in Portland and what it means for Deandre Ayton.

Questions for Mike Richman:

What should Portland do with Deandre Ayton now that Clingan is in the mix?

How do you think Donovan Clingan will mesh with Portland's culture and vibe, given his on-court intensity and off-court chill personality?

Conclusion:

This has been another episode of Locked On UConn. I'm your host, Mark Zanetto, asking you to stay locked in, stay connected, and keep your toughness meter always rising. And as always, Go Huskies!

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