The game of basketball has become a global game. From legends such as Hakeem Olajuwon and Dirk Nowitzki, to today’s superstars like Giannis and Luka Doncic, there’s no shortage of international talent in the NBA. Each week, Fran Fraschilla will be profiling and talking with the players, coaches, and executives who have led the way in growing the game of basketball around the world.
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The game of basketball has become a global game. From legends such as Hakeem Olajuwon and Dirk Nowitzki, to today’s superstars like Giannis and Luka Doncic, there’s no shortage of international talent in the NBA. Each week, Fran Fraschilla will be profiling and talking with the players, coaches, and executives who have led the way in growing the game of basketball around the world.
In 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.
With 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 Poland's own Jeremy Sochan, who was drafted at pick #9 to the San Antonio Spurs.
This 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.
This 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 more.
This 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 project, and a whole lot more.
This 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.
This 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 international players have changed basketball in the States, and a whole lot more.
This 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 have basketball back in his home state of Tasmania, and a whole lot more.
This 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.
Fran 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 opportunity, as well as his role in Adam Sandler's upcoming Netflix movie "Hustle."
Fran 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.
On 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 Team during the 2019 FIBA World Cup Americas Qualifiers where he led Canada to a 10-2 record and a first place finish in Group F to secure a 2019 FIBA World Cup bid. Rana is also one of the most successful high school coaches in Canada history.
On 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's national team to a silver medal to being appointed the men's head coach. If you love basketball, you'll appreciate Tom's journey
Fran 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 foreign players to Davidson. Hear how Bob has established those connections and made Davidson a hotbed for international talent.
Fran 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.
On 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.
Fran 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 felt to see his family again, and a whole lot more.
Fran 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.
Fran 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 lot more.
Fran 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.
The game of basketball has become a global game. From legends such as Hakeem Olajuwon and Dirk Nowitzki, to today’s superstars like Giannis and Luka Doncic, there’s no shortage of international talent in the NBA. Each week, Fran Fraschilla will be profiling and talking with the players, coaches, and executives who have led the way in growing the game of basketball around the world.
