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Dušan Bulut - The GOAT of 3x3
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - July 07, 2022 16:10 - 43 minutesIn the final episode of World of Basketball for this season, Fran Fraschilla is joined by Dušan Bulut, the GOAT of 3x3 basketball . Dusan talks about growing up in Novi Sad in Serbia, why he loves the 3x3 format, how he made his way to the BIG3, and a whole lot more.
Revisiting Dyson Daniels and Jeremy Sochan
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - June 30, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutesWith Fran Fraschilla in France this week on 3x3 duties, we replay his interviews with two former guests who were drafted inside the top ten in last weeks NBA Draft. First up, Fran's chat with Australian Dyson Daniels, who was drafted at pick #8 by the New Orleans Pelicans. Then, we hear from Pol...
NBA Draft Preview with David Hein
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - June 22, 2022 16:00 - 1 hourThis week on World of Basketball, Fran Fraschilla is joined by David Hein of heinnews.com. The two talk about the likely #1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft; Victor Wembanyama, before digging into all of the international prospects in this years draft.
Jonquel Jones - Reigning WNBA MVP
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - June 16, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutesThis week on World of Basketball, Fran Fraschilla is joined by the reigning WNBA MVP Jonquel Jones. The two discuss the season that the Connecticut Sun are having so far, where she got her rebounding instincts from, how growing up in the Bahamas built toughness and work ethic, and a whole lot mo...
Taylor Materne - Writer of "Hustle"
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - June 09, 2022 12:36 - 47 minutesThis week on World of Basketball, Fran Fraschilla is joined by Taylor Materne, the screenwriter of Adam Sandler's new Netflix film "Hustle". The two discuss the quality of the basketball in the movie, the process of developing the concept, how excited he was when Adam Sandler came on board the p...
Listener Mailbag
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - June 02, 2022 17:44 - 45 minutesThis week on World of Basketball, Fran Fraschilla talks about his experience at the world premiere of the new Adam Sandler film "Hustle." Then, we answer all of your questions about international hoops in our first ever Mailbag segment.
Mirin Fader - Author
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - May 26, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutesThis week on World of Basketball, Fran Fraschilla is joined by Mirin Fader, author of "Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP". The two discuss how she first decided that Giannis' story needed to be turned into a book, the challenges that came with writing this book during the pandemic, how ...
Marty Clarke - NBA Global Academy
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - May 19, 2022 14:29 - 52 minutesThis week on World of Basketball, Fran Fraschilla is joined by Marty Clarke, the Technical Director of the NBA Global Academy in Australia. The two discuss how why the NBA Global Academy is such a great pathway for young players, what makes Josh Giddey such an amazing player, how great it is to ...
Kyle Hines - Olimpia Milano
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - May 12, 2022 20:03 - 44 minutesThis week on World of Basketball, Fran Fraschilla is joined once again by three-time EuroLeague Best Defender Kyle Hines. The two discuss how he's managed to keep up his high level of play for so long, how he's enjoyed his time playing in Italy, and a whole lot more.
Presenting The New Head Coach of USAB's 3x3 World Tour Team...Fran Fraschilla!
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - May 05, 2022 07:00 - 42 minutesFran Fraschilla has just been announced the new head coach of USAB's 3x3 World Tour Team! He talks with producer Chris Tyler about this exciting new opportunity, as well as his role in Adam Sandler's upcoming Netflix movie "Hustle."
Kyle Montgomery - The Voice of 3x3
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - April 28, 2022 14:20 - 43 minutesFran Fraschilla is joined by the voice of 3x3 basketball in the States; Kyle Montgomery. The two talk about what makes 3x3 basketball great, why it's becoming so popular all around the world, which NBA players would make terrific 3x3 players, and a whole lot more.
Coach Roy Rana - Sacramento Kings
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - April 21, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutesOn this week's episode of World of Basketball, Fran gets a chance to talk to Coach Roy Rana Toronto Native, Sacramento Kings assistant coach and a leader for the Nike Hoop Summit. Coach Rana is of Indian descent and was born in England. Rana served as head coach for Canada's Senior Men's National...
Tom Hovasse - Japan Men's National Team Coach
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - April 07, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutesOn this weeks episode of World of Basketball Fran talks to Japan men's national basketball coach Tom Hovasse. Tom has quite the basketball journey from growing up in Colorado, playing at Penn State, coaching in the WNBA, selling cell phones, a cup of coffee in the NBA, to coaching the Japan women...
Bob McKillop - Davidson College Men's Head Basketball Coach
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - March 31, 2022 07:00 - 44 minutesFran chats with longtime friend and head coach of Davidson College men's basketball Bob McKillop. Bob has been at Davidson for 32 seasons and counting, and is most known for coaching Stephen Curry. Bob is also known for adding international flavor to his teams. He's recruited roughly 30-40 foreig...
Hanno Möttölä - Finnish Basketball Legend
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - March 24, 2022 07:00 - 48 minutesFran Fraschilla is joined by former Utah Ute and Atlanta Hawk Hanno Möttölä. The two talk about moving to the States and playing under Coach Majerus, the current state of Finnish basketball, what the NCAA needs to do with the shot clock, and a whole lot more.
World of Basketball's March Madness Special - 2022 Edition!
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - March 16, 2022 23:19 - 24 minutesOn the eve of March Madness, Fran Fraschilla brings you a very special BONUS EPISODE of World of Basketball. Along with producer Chris Tyler, Fran runs through all of the teams and players in the tournament with a connection to international basketball.
BONUS EPISODE: Mo Creek - Former Mykolaiv Guard
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - March 14, 2022 12:55 - 29 minutesFran Fraschilla is joined by Mo Creek, former Indiana Hoosier who was playing in Ukraine before being forced to flee due to the war. The two talk about the feeling around Ukraine in the lead-up to the war breaking out, where he was when the war started, how he made his way out of Ukraine, how it...
Ian O'Connor - Author of 'Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski'
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - March 10, 2022 17:02 - 39 minutesFran Fraschilla is joined by Ian O'Connor, author of "Coach K: The Rise and Reign of Mike Krzyzewski". The two talk about Coach K's childhood, how he was selected as the Head Coach of Team USA, his early relationship with LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, and a whole lot more.
Scott Morrison - Perth Wildcats Head Coach
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - March 03, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutesFran Fraschilla welcomes back Scott Morrison, now the head coach of the Perth Wildcats in the NBL. The two talk about coaching during a Covid interrupted season, the comparison between the G-League and the NBL, the Aussie work ethic, what he learned from coaching under Brad Stevens, and a whole ...
DJ Kennedy - Former St Johns Star and TBT Legend
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - February 24, 2022 15:33 - 38 minutesFran Fraschilla is joined by former St Johns star and TBT legend DJ Kennedy. The two talk about what it's like playing for a Ukrainian team during the current Russia-Ukraine crisis, what he learned as a younger player playing internationally, how Overseas Elite was formed, and a whole lot more.
Franz and Mo Wagner - Orlando Magic
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - February 17, 2022 19:04 - 40 minutesFran Fraschilla is joined by brothers Franz and Mo Wagner of the Orlando Magic. They talk about what it's like to be teammates, how surprised they both are at the level Franz has been playing at, why they decided to take the college path rather than playing professionally in Germany, the youth o...
Christian Koloko - Arizona Wildcats
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - February 10, 2022 17:30 - 36 minutesFran Fraschilla is joined by Arizona big man Christian Koloko. The two talk about growing up in Cameroon, his improvement since he got to Arizona, the impact of Coach Lloyd, the international players on Arizona's roster, being called a project, and a whole lot more.
Oscar Tshiebwe - Kentucky Wildcats
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - February 03, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutesFran Fraschilla is joined by Kentucky big man and National Player of the Year candidate Oscar Tshiebwe. The two talk about the art of rebounding, where his newfound confidence has come from, how much he loves playing for Kentucky, and a whole lot more. Then, Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News jumps ...
Zach Edey - Purdue Boilermakers
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - January 27, 2022 14:04 - 47 minutesFran Fraschilla is joined by Purdue big man and Canadian Zach Edey. The two talk about his background as a baseball player the players he looks at for inspiration, why Purdue was such a good fit for him, his relationship with Coach Painter, representing Canada, and a whole lot more. Then, Mike D...
Dyson Daniels - NBA G League Ignite
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - January 20, 2022 14:02 - 39 minutesFran Fraschilla is joined by NBA G League Ignite star and 2022 lottery hopeful Dyson Daniels. The two talk about why he chose to play in the G League instead of going to college, how his Australian basketball background has helped him in the US, his goal of playing for the Australian National Te...
Jeremy Sochan - Baylor Bears
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - January 13, 2022 20:18 - 36 minutesFran Fraschilla is joined by Baylor Bears freshman Jeremy Sochan. The two talk about what his freshman year has been like so far, why he chose to play at Baylor, how playing rugby and soccer helped his basketball development, why playing for the Polish National Team means so much to him, and mor...
David Hein - International Basketball Journalist
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - January 06, 2022 17:37 - 1 hourFran Fraschilla is joined by David Hein of the Taking The Charge podcast (https://takingthecharge.substack.com). The two talk about the current state of play in the EuroLeague and how Covid is affecting the season, which countries are producing the most underage talent, the best prospects across...
2021 Year In Review
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - December 30, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutesFran Fraschilla takes you through the highlights from some of our favorite episodes of World of Basketball from 2021. Featured guests include Sandro Mamukelashvili, Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, Charles Bassey, Josh Giddey, Amadou Fall, Brian Goorjian, Jeff Van Gundy, Boban Marjanovic, and Patty ...
Revisiting Jeff Van Gundy
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - December 23, 2021 15:17 - 58 minutesThis week, we replay Fran's chat with Jeff Van Gundy. The two chat about what was a terrific Olympics, talking not only about Team USA gold medal campaign, but all of the other players, teams, and FIBA rules that impressed Van Gundy throughout the tournament.
Andrew Nembhard - Gonzaga Point Guard
World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla - December 16, 2021 16:52 - 36 minutesFran Fraschilla is joined by Gonzaga Point Guard Andrew Nembhard to talk about the Bulldogs 2021-2022 season, the rise of Canada Basketball and his basketball journey.
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