Hoops Across the Mountain State
148 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHoops Across the Mountain State unlocks different basketball stories across the great state of West Virginia. Taylor Kennedy, the host, interviews older and younger basketball personalities from WV. Come along on this journey as we unpack the rich history of basketball within the Mountain State!
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Episodes
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 145 Boy's Basketball Roundtable Edition
April 26, 2023 18:21 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBWe heard from three girl's basketball coaches last week. However, let's flip the script, what do a few boy's basketball coaches think about various topics surrounding the sport they love? Hunter Moles, the Charleston Catholic boy's head basketball coach, Michael Jebbia, the Wheeling Park boy's head basketball coach, and Ronnie Olson, the Shady Spring boy's head basketball coach, join Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter. They discussed building a program, loyalty, the new transfer ru...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 144 Girl's Roundtable Edition
April 19, 2023 16:30 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBThere has been a lot of news revolving around high school athletics in West Virginia, especially in girl's and boy's basketball. The constant news regards what is going on in the high school transfer portal and the four-class system. What are coaches thinking and saying about those topics, among many others? What changes need to occur? Jamie LaMaster, long-time George Washington girl's head basketball coach, John Kennedy, the Ripley Vikings girl's head basketball coach, and Pat Jones, the N...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 143 with Bernie Dolan
April 05, 2023 19:57 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBWe kick off our summer interview series with an interview with the executive director of the WVSSAC, Bernie Dolan. Bernie has been the executive director of the WVSSAC since 2016. He joined us last year to discuss ongoing topics in high school athletics. Well, there is more to discuss this year. Bernie joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, to discuss many topics, including the high school transfer portal, reclassification, the state tournament, and more! Follow Taylor on Twitt...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 142 The State Tournament Recap
March 22, 2023 17:51 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBThe 2022-23 West Virginia High School Basketball season is officially over. Eight champions were crowned over two weekends at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, was joined by four student-athletes representing their respective class. Taylor was joined by Brody Davis, a Morgantown shooting guard, Emma Freels, a junior guard at North Marion, Sal Dean, a senior guard for Chapmanville, and Ashlynn Van Tassel, a forward for Cameron. Much ...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 141 The Boys State Tournament Edition
March 14, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBHere we are... the final week of the 2022-23 high school basketball season in West Virginia. There are 32 teams remaining, but there can only be four crowned champions. Taylor Kennedy, the host & @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, gets you geared up for this week's boy's high school basketball tournament at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. Taylor is joined by Josh Daniel, the South Charleston Black Eagles boy's head coach, Ronnie Olson, the Shady Spring Tigers boy's head coach, Mick...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 140 with Amrit Rayfield and Ty Holmes
March 10, 2023 17:04 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBWe are on day four of the girl's state high school basketball tournament in Charleston. However, the boys' regional play concluded last night, and we have our schedule and seeding for each of the four classes. A few teams are back in the state tournament for the first time in A LONG TIME. Amrit Rayfield, the Elkins Tigers boy's head basketball coach, and Ty Holmes, the Huntington Highlanders boy's head basketball coach, join the program. Coach Rayfield and the Tigers are back in state tou...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 139 The Girl's State Tournament Preview
March 07, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 56 MBIt is crazy to think we are at the state tournament portion of the girls' high school basketball season. 32 teams remaining across all four classes, and this week should provide for stellar competition and individual plus team performances. Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, prepares you for an action-packed week. Four girls' coaches join Taylor on today's episode. In the first segment, the Spring Valley head coach Larry Bo Miller stops by to chat about his team. What does it mea...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 138 with Mel Stephens and Chad Meador
February 24, 2023 20:35 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBIt is crazy to think that the girls' sectional play and the boys' regular season are almost over! However, that only means the state tournaments are right around the corner! Mel Stephens, Veteran Boy's Head Basketball Coach at Wheeling Central, stops by to discuss his team's youth and how they have dealt with different battle scars this season. He also gives his opinion on SB 262, the one-time transfer bill. Also, how has he seen West Virginia high school basketball evolve into what it is to...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 137 with Richard Lewis and Jamie LaMaster
January 31, 2023 17:07 - 38 minutes - 35 MBDon't look now, but we are a few weeks away from the beginning of postseason play. Teams are beginning to make a late push for the state tournament field across all four classes. Richard Lewis, the Jefferson Cougars boy's head basketball coach, and Jamie LaMaster, the George Washington Lady Patriots girl's head basketball coach, stop by on today's episode. How are both teams following key mid-season losses? How have certain players taken the reins and run? What needs to happen to make that...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 136 with Kim Davis-Smith and Hunter Moles
January 26, 2023 17:23 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWe are starting to see separation in the four classes, including Class AA in boys' and girls' basketball. Kim Davis-Smith, Mingo Central girl's head basketball coach, and Hunter Moles, Charleston Catholic boy's head basketball coach, stop by for today's episode. Many common topics were discussed, including what has propelled each team to success. How has Charleston Catholic rebounded following a 3-3 start? What is different about Mingo Central this year? What has to happen for both squads m...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 135 with Doug Goodwin and Michael Jebbia
January 20, 2023 18:11 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBWe have seen numerous North Central-WV and Northern Panhandle teams provide for great individual players and teams. The Morgantown Mohigans girl's basketball team and Wheeling Park boys' basketball team are having a great 2022-23 season thus far. Doug Goodwin, the Mohigans girl's head coach, stops by to discuss his first season at the head coaching helm. How has that transition been for him? How helpful have his assistants been during this transition? What needs to happen for the Mohigans m...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 134 with Wade Williamson and Derek Mullins
January 16, 2023 17:02 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBEvery team started the season 0-0. However, a few teams still have a 0 in the loss column. The Wayne Lady Pioneers and Ripley Vikings are two of those teams. Wayne checks in at 12-0 this season, and Ripley has won its first 10 this season. Wade Williamson, the Lady Pioneers head basketball coach, and Derek Mullins, the Vikings head basketball coach, join Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7, on Twitter, for the latest edition of Hoops Across the Mountain State. What has allowed each team to be...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 133 with Scott Sauro and Pat Jones
January 12, 2023 17:43 - 41 minutes - 38 MBDo not look now, but it is already the 12th day of January. We know... we know... do not exaggerate. However, time is flying by, which means the season is flying by. Scott Sauro, Williamstown Yellowjackets boy's head basketball coach, and Pat Jones, Nitro Wildcats girl's head basketball coach, stop by for today's episode! There is a similar theme for this episode, which is the youth of both programs. Both teams have relied in one way or another on their young players. What needs to happen ...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 132 with Jared Patton and James Beckman
January 04, 2023 21:21 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBHappy New Year! The year 2023 should be filled with many emotions, and we are excited to have you come along with us! Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, returns for another edition of Hoops Across the Mountain State. Jared Patton, Greenbrier East boy's head basketball coach, and James Beckman, East Fairmont girl's head basketball coach, join the program! A lot of ground was covered from start to finish with both guests. Many topics like impact players, remaining schedule, prior g...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 131 with John Kennedy and Mike Fallon
December 28, 2022 17:10 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThe final week of 2022 calls for a podcast episode! John Kennedy, the Ripley Vikings girl's head basketball coach, and Mike Fallon, the Parkersburg South Patriots boy's head basketball coach, join Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter. Taylor and John discussed Ripley's 7-0 start to the season. What needs to happen for the Lady Vikings to continue this upward trajectory? How do they balance their success with keeping their eye on the prize? What has John seen from Sophie Nichols and M...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 130 (Boy's Class AA/A Preview)
December 12, 2022 18:30 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBThe final preview episode of Hoops Across the Mountain State takes place after the first week of the season. It was an exciting first week for boy's high school basketball in West Virginia. What is going on in Class AA and A? Who are the top teams? Which players should we watch for this year? In Class AA, Tom Sears, South Harrison boy's head basketball coach, and Brad Napier, Chapmanville boy's head basketball coach, join the program. In Class A, Matt Sauvage, James Monroe boy's head baske...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 129 (Boy's Class AAAA/AAA Preview)
December 07, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MBThe boy's basketball season is underway across the Mountain State this week. This season holds a lot of different storylines, and we will talk about each of those throughout the season. What should you know in Class AAAA and AAA? Who are a few of the top players and teams in each of the classes? Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, was joined in the Class AAAA discussion by Dave Tallman, Morgantown Mohigans boy's head basketball coach, and Elijah Redfern, a junior for the Woodrow Wi...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 128 (Class AA:A Preview)
November 30, 2022 21:54 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBThe girl's basketball season is underway, and teams across the state will try and make a case as to why they are the top team in their class. The preseason polls were released, and the Wyoming East Lady Warriors and Cameron Lady Dragons sat atop their respected classes in Class AA and A. Angie Boninsegna, Wyoming East girl's head basketball coach, and Holly Pettit, Cameron girl's head basketball coach, join Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter. They all chatted about how the expecta...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 128 (Girl's Class AA/A Preview)
November 30, 2022 21:54 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MBThe girl's basketball season is underway, and teams across the state will try and make a case as to why they are the top team in their class. The preseason polls were released, and the Wyoming East Lady Warriors and Cameron Lady Dragons sat atop their respected classes in Class AA and A. Angie Boninsegna, Wyoming East girl's head basketball coach, and Holly Pettit, Cameron girl's head basketball coach, join Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter. They all chatted about how the expecta...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 127 (Girl's Class AAAA/AAA preview)
November 23, 2022 17:02 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBGirl's high school basketball here in West Virginia is underway, and team's are gearing up for the beginning of the regular season. Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, combines Class AAAA and AAA for one large preview episode, and this trend will continue throughout the high school basketball previews. Ryan Young, Wheeling Park girl's head basketball coach, and Randy Templeton, Cabell Midland girl's head basketball coach, join Taylor for the Class AAAA discussion. Olivia Toland, r...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 127 (Class AAAA/AAA preview)
November 23, 2022 17:02 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBGirl's high school basketball here in West Virginia is underway, and team's are gearing up for the beginning of the regular season. Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, combines Class AAAA and AAA for one large preview episode, and this trend will continue throughout the high school basketball previews. Ryan Young, Wheeling Park girl's head basketball coach, and Randy Templeton, Cabell Midland girl's head basketball coach, join Taylor for the Class AAAA discussion. Olivia Toland, r...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 126 (Fork Union & Salem Preview)
November 10, 2022 17:42 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBThe final 2022 hoops preview, and Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, welcomes back two familiar guests. Brett Rector, Salem Tigers men's head basketball coach, and Bob Williams, Fork Union Military Academy men's head basketball coach, join the program. They discussed what they will be looking for in the first few games, the biggest thing they learned last season in their 1st year heading into year No. 2, a few West Virginia native, and more. Subscribe to the podcast wherever you ...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 125 (River States Conference Preview)
November 07, 2022 19:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBA friend of the program and a new face join the podcast for the River States Conference preview! Ryan Arrowood, Rio Grande men's head basketball coach, and George Wilmore, new West Virginia Tech men's head basketball coach, join Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter. They discussed the upcoming expectations for the 2022-23 season, key players to watch, what has to happen for them to remain success, and much more! Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get yours, including YouTube, App...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 123 (MEC Preview Pt. 4)
November 04, 2022 19:42 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThe Mountain East Conference season is right around the corner, and Taylor Kennedy concludes his MEC previews with two other head coaches. Daniel Mondragon, Davis & Elkins men's head basketball coach, and Derek Sloan, West Virginia Wesleyan men's head basketball coach, join the program to discuss the upcoming 2022-23 season. They discussed the trials and tribulations of last season, expectations for this upcoming season, dealing with new faces and meshing them with returners, a few key retu...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 122 (MEC Preview pt. 3)
November 02, 2022 16:07 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBWe continue our trek throughout the Mountain East Conference! Bryan Poore, West Virginia State men's head basketball coach, and Todd May, Concord University men's head basketball coach, both join the program. Taylor Kennedy and the coaches discussed what they've learned throughout there long coaching careers, new faces on each teams, returners looking to hit a big stride, and a few setbacks regarding injuries. Follow Taylor on Twitter: @Taylor_Kennedy7 Subscribe to the podcast wherever yo...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 121 "MEC Preview Pt. 2"
October 13, 2022 16:19 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBThe preview series goes on here at Hoops Across the Mountain State! Three more Mountain East Conference coaches join the program: Stephen Dye, Alderson Broaddus men's head basketball coach, Mark Richmond, Notre Dame College (OH) men's head basketball coach, and Chris Richardson, Wheeling University men's head basketball coach. Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, discusses a variety of topics with each coach, including key returners and departures, motivation moving into the 2022-23...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 120 (MEC Preview Pt. 1)
October 10, 2022 19:52 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MBDon't look now, but the 2022-23 basketball season is right around the corner! You may be asking, "why is Taylor doing previews in October?" The answer is simple. We have a lot of ground to cover. Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, kicks off the first of many previews with three Mountain East Conference head coaches. Ben Howlett, West Liberty men's head basketball coach, Dwaine Osborne, University of Charleston men's head basketball coach, Tim Koenig, Fairmont State men's head bas...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 119 with Jon Perry
October 06, 2022 19:36 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBThe final installment of the 2022 Hoops Across Summer Interview Series ends with this episode. Jon Perry, a Milton native & current associate head basketball coach at Navy, joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7,. The two discussed Jon's upbringing in Milton, the pumpkin festival, growing up on a farm, recruiting in-state talent, relationships with different people, other coaching topics, and more! Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get yours, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouT...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 118 with Doug Wojcik
October 04, 2022 16:01 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBWe are slowly creeping up on the beginning of the basketball season! Why not talk with an assistant coach at the Division 1 level about his basketball coaching career. Doug Wojcik, a Wheeling native & current assistant men's basketball coach at Michigan State, joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7, on the latest episode. They discussed Doug's childhood on Wheeling Island, playing for Skip Prosser, that relationship with Coach Prosser, the 1982 Maroon Knights championship season, playing wi...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 117 with Lynn Bria
September 21, 2022 16:01 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBTaylor, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, is finally back following a brief hiatus. People had been wondering where he went, but he has finally returned to the podcast mediums. Lynn Bria, Stetson's all-time winningest women's head basketball coach & Charleston native, join the program! The two discuss Lynn's upbringing in coaching, her different mentors, recruiting in West Virginia, the transfer portal, more recruiting, and other basketball topics. Episode 117 of Hoops Across the Mountain State...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 116 with Jon Elmore
July 24, 2022 15:56 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBAmong the many names mentioned on this podcast, none are mentioned more than Jon Elmore. Elmore joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter for the latest episode. We discussed the upcoming TBT in Charleston, his prep career playing at George Washington, his relationship with his father and grandfather, his historical career at Marshall, and more. Episode 116 of Hoops Across the Mountain State is here! Follow Taylor on Twitter: @Taylor_Kennedy7 Subscribe to the podcast wherever you...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 115 with Tanner McGrew "Musician Turned Pro"
July 18, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThere are few people that could have a documentary about their life. Tanner McGrew, former music scholarship student at West Virginia Wesleyan turned professional overseas player, has arguably one of the most fascinating stories this podcast has heard. Tanner joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter. The two discussed playing in the upcoming TBT, his professional career so far, playing for Team USA, if he could go back and do something different what it would be, how he got offered...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - 114 with WVSSAC Executive Director Bernie Dolan
July 13, 2022 16:04 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBWhat is the latest news and information regarding high school basketball in West Virginia? What should we know with other basketball tidbits moving forward? Bernie Dolan, WVSSAC Executive Director, joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, for this week's episode. The two discussed a plethora of topics, including the four-class system, the state tournament, student-athletes mental health, shortage of officials, and more. Episode 114 of Hoops Across the Mountain State is here! Fol...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 113 "Two Year Anniversary Special with P.G. Greene"
July 08, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBTwo years ago, I did not think I would reach 100 episodes, but we accomplished that. We have hit another milestone! The podcast has existed for two years! None of this would be possible without the audience that makes it happen! - From Taylor Kennedy This is a special episode with a special guest. Do you expect anything less? P.G. Greene, former Oak Hill and WVU basketball standout, joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter. They discussed his basketball upbringing in a basketball-...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 112 with Haywood Highsmith
July 05, 2022 15:59 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBThe summer interview series this year continues to be a huge success. We appreciate all the feedback and input about it so far. We are three days away from our two-year anniversary! Haywood Highsmith, a former Division II All-American at Wheeling Jesuit, now Wheeling University, joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter. They discussed Haywood's professional career so far, what he has learned from being with the Miami Heat organization, his time at Wheeling, what made his time with ...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 111 with Brian Holstein (Veteran WVSSAC Official)
June 30, 2022 16:06 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBWhat has it been like for WVSSAC officials as the continuous decline of officials statewide goes on? How can someone get involved? Brian Holstein, Veteran WVSSAC Official, joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter. They discussed the biggest change that has occurred for Brian since he first started, the parent situation with referees, how someone can get involved, why young people aren't signing up, and more! Episode 111 of Hoops Across the Mountain State is here! Follow Taylor on...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 110 "Coaches Roundtable - Part 2"
June 24, 2022 15:54 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBIn the last episode, we spoke with three legendary West Virginia high school basketball coaches, but now we sit down with three fresher faces in high school basketball. Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, chats with Dave Tallman, Morgantown Boy's Head Coach, Zach Green, Logan Boy's Head Coach, and Scott Sauro, Williamstown Boy's Head Coach. They discussed the mental health of their student-athletes, what they would add or change to high school basketball, who their biggest influenc...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 109 "Coaches Roundtable - Part 1"
June 21, 2022 16:05 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBA group of well-known knights would gather around back in medieval times, and we best know that as the Knights of the Roundtable. Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, gathered three of West Virginia's most successful boy's head basketball coaches for a "Coaches Roundtable." The four of them discussed a variety of topics, including the four-class system and biggest changes since they became a head coach. An insightful and informative conversation, and we hope you enjoy. Episode 109...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 108 with Bob Bolen
June 14, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBThere have been many West Virginia natives that have gone onto successful coaching careers, including Bob Huggins, Mike and Dan D'Antoni, and Greg White. Bob Bolen, former Beckley-Woodrow Wilson assistant coach & head coach at Mountain State University, joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter. They discussed his coaching roots, coaching young kids in Beckley, the life of Kevin English, getting the job at Mountain State University, winning the NAIA national title, and more! Episod...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 107 with Tavian Dunn-Martin
June 06, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBOne of the state's flashiest players of the 2010's has completed his memorable collegiate career. Tavian Dunn-Martin, former Huntington Highlander prospect, joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter. They discussed his prep career at Huntington, his memorable performances in state championship games, what his recruiting looked like, starting his career at Akron, finishing his career at Florida Gulf Coast, and more! Episode 107 of Hoops Across the Mountain State is here! Follow Tay...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 106 "Mo Knows - A Sitdown with Maurice Robinson"
May 16, 2022 17:05 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBWe have talked with numerous basketball personalities that blossomed onto the scene in the southern West Virginia coalfields. One individual turned out quite alright. Maurice "Mo" Robinson joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter. They discussed southern WV coalfield basketball, playing against elite high school talent like Oceana and Northfork, playing for Welch, recruitment, an untold story about his senior year at WVU, and more! Episode 106 of Hoops Across the Mountain State is...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 105 "Turning back the time with Deniz Kilicli"
May 09, 2022 16:04 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBHis iconic beard was a staple in his career with the Mountaineers. Now, you can hard recognize him. Deniz Kilicli, former WVU Basketball forward, joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7. They discussed what basketball was like for him growing up, coming to the United States, his Larry Bird story, recruitment, his WVU career, and more! Episode 105 of Hoops Across the Mountain State is here! Follow Taylor on Twitter @Taylor_Kennedy7 Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Y...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 104 "Unlocking Stories with Cookie Miller"
May 02, 2022 16:05 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBThe Kanawha Valley has historically produced high-level talent, including in the earlier 2000's. Guys like Patrick Patterson, O.J. Mayo, Josh Daniel, among others forever cemented their names in prep basketball. Josh "Cookie" Miller, a former Capital High product, will forever be remembered by his game. He was an first-team all-state selection from his sophomore to senior season, including being a captain his senior year. Cookie joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, as they div...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 103 "A Mountain Lion and General Chat"
April 25, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 17.5 MBThere have been great high school basketball teams in West Virginia. Teams like Northfork, DuPont, Martinsburg, and more have forever cemented their names in the books. Charleston High School, which is now Capital High, was dominate throughout the 60s and early-70s. The school produced numerous collegiate talent, including Levi Phillips and Larry "Deacon" Harris. Mike Jones, a Charleston High standout from 1971-74, joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter. They discuss growing up ...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 102 "TK talks with KJ"
April 18, 2022 16:26 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBBob Huggins continues to pump out high-level talent from WVU. He has produced guys like Da'Sean Butler, Jevon Carter, and Deuce McBride. One guy stands out as arguably the best big man Huggins has coached, and that is Kevin Jones. Kevin Jones, the Mountaineers all-time leader in career offensive rebounds, joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter. TK and KJ discuss the latest on KJ's career in Japan, how these last fews weeks have been, TBT, transfer portal, his WVU career, and mo...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 102 "The Good, The Bad, The Transfer Portal"
April 12, 2022 16:03 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThe college transfer portal continues to gather people's attention. Whether it be a player from the respected college or university, or it's a well-known athlete leaving to go elsewhere. How are college basketball coaches adjusting to the portal? How has it effected each level of college basketball? Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, chats with James Long (WVU Tech; NAIA), Brandon Staley (Washington & Jefferson; Division 3), Chris Richardson (Wheeling University; Division 2), and ...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 101 "The Good, The Bad, The Transfer Portal"
April 12, 2022 16:03 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBThe college transfer portal continues to gather people's attention. Whether it be a player from the respected college or university, or it's a well-known athlete leaving to go elsewhere. How are college basketball coaches adjusting to the portal? How has it effected each level of college basketball? Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, chats with James Long (WVU Tech; NAIA), Brandon Staley (Washington & Jefferson; Division 3), Chris Richardson (Wheeling University; Division 2), and ...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 100b with Russel Todd
March 14, 2022 15:59 - 1 hour - 75.4 MBThe boy's state basketball tournament will begin this week at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. When people think about the boy's state tournament, people may bring up how dominant Northfork High School was in the 1970's and '80s. Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter, sat down with a Northfork legend! Russel Todd, former Blue Demons standout, joins the program. Russel and Taylor discussed what basketball was like for Russel growing up, playing for Jennings Boyd, what rec...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 100a with Joe Mazzulla
March 07, 2022 16:59 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBTo the audience: Thank you all for helping this podcast reach a HUGE milestone. The outpour of support has been incredible since Day 1. None of this would be possible without you all. With that being said, the podcast is doing a special two-part 100th episode edition! Both extremely insightful guests. Our first guest is Joe Mazzulla, a former WVU guard from 2007-11. Joe joins Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7 on Twitter. They discussed his childhood in Rhode Island, what recruiting was li...
Hoops Across the Mountain State - Episode 99 with Tanner Whitten and Kelly Church
March 04, 2022 16:58 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBNext week begins the girls state basketball tournament and boys regional play. Taylor Kennedy, @Taylor_Kennedy7, sat down with two different boys basketball personalities looking to punch their ticket to the big dance. Tanner Whitten, a senior guard from Wyoming East, and Kelly Church, Hedgesville boys head basketball coach, join Taylor. Taylor and Tanner discussed everything going on with his season, including defeating Bluefield in the sectional final. Both teams had split the season ser...