The 405th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosted by Dustin and Sage, discusses the outcomes of the NBA draft lottery and conducts its second mock draft. Focused on picks 1 through 14, the podcast debates team needs conspiracies, and draft strategies for the top lottery picks, with in-depth analysis of prospects like Cooper Flagg and Dylan Ha…

In the 404th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, Dustin and Sage provide their latest thoughts on the Portland Trail Blazers and the various events with the franchise. They discuss the team's new ownership, Chauncey Billups' contract being extended, and what we think the ownership change and extension(s) mean for the franchise's future and stabi…

Dillon Sage presents an analysis of Egor Demin, a 6-foot-9 point guard/shooting guard from Moscow, Russia. Deadman has two years of high school basketball experience at the Moscow Basketball Academy and years of college basketball experience with BYU. Dillon looks at Demin's passing and shooting ability in different ways. Dillon recognizes that Dem…

On this 403rd episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Dillon discuss the promising Duke University prospect Kon Knueppel. We analyze his impressive basketball analytics, debating his ranking among other top players. Standing at 6'7", Knipple demonstrates excellent shooting and playmaking abilities, leading Duke to many victories des…

the 402nd episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, Dustin and Sage delve into their first mock draft of the 2025 NBA draft cycle. The duo chronicles each pick from the lottery, starting with the Utah Jazz selecting Duke's Cooper Flag and the Miami Heat getting Dylan Harper. They provide in-depth analysis of the potential of each prospect, discussing …

In the 401st edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage delve into various topics concerning the Portland Trail Blazers. We provide a comprehensive update on the Blazers' standings and recent games. There is also an insightful analysis of the Blazers' future, discussing draft strategies, player evaluations, and the potential impac…

In the 400th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage. We talk about the Blazers' recent victories and struggles, particularly focusing on the standout performances of players like Deni and Shaedon, and the impact of injuries on the team. We also address the Blazers' playoff chances and criticize the team's management and medica…

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This episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosted by Dustin and Dillon Sage, dives into the current state of the Portland Trail Blazers. They discuss the team's performance in recent games, including their overtime thriller against the New York Knicks and victories against the Toronto Raptors, Washington Wizards, and Memphis Grizzlies. We also ana…

Welcome to the 397th edition of the Holderly Backport podcast, hosted by Dustin in RIP City and Sage in rainy Beaverton, Oregon. In this episode, the hosts discuss the highly anticipated NBA prospect Dylan Harper, a 6'6 combo guard from Rutgers University. They analyze his stats, strengths, and areas for improvement, comparing him to notable player…

In the 396th edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, Dustin and Sage discuss the Portland Trail Blazers' challenging week, recapping losses against higher-quality teams such as the Boston Celtics, Oklahoma City Thunder, Golden State Warriors, and Detroit Pistons. They delve into the team's current standings, the diminishing chances of making the pla…

In the 395th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage break down the Portland Trail Blazers' recent surge and their fight for a playoff spot. The Blazers have defied expectations, bouncing back from a 13-28 record to 28-34, fueled by rising star Shaden Sharpe's expanded role. They highlight the team's defensive intensity, led by…

In this 394th episode of the Holy Backboard Podcast, hosts Dustin and Sage break down the game of Baylor guard VJ Edgecombe. They analyze his physical profile—standing between 6'1" and 6'5", weighing 180 pounds—and discuss his strengths and weaknesses on both court ends. His explosive transition play, rebounding ability to his struggles in half-cou…

In the 393rd edition of the Holy Backboard Podcast, Dustin and Sage break down recent Portland Trail Blazers games, including LeBron James' dominant performance against Portland, the Blazers' historic win over the Charlotte Hornets, and a narrow victory against a depleted Utah Jazz squad. Dustin voices his frustration with the NBA's tanking culture…

In this episode of our Future Friday series, Dustin and I dive into the game of Georgia’s Asa Newell one of the most intriguing prospects in college basketball. We break down his fluid movement, naturally gifted tools, and the areas he needs to develop to reach his full potential. His fit for the Portland Trail Blazers? We discuss his strengths, we…

Dillon and Dustin break down the NBA All-Star break. We discuss what to expect from Donovan Clingan as he gets extended minutes and how his development could impact Portland’s future. Plus, we share our thoughts on what we want to see from the Blazers in the final stretch of the seasonSage Digital

Dillon and Dustin break down the Portland Trail Blazers’ recent win streak and what it means for the team’s development. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, we discuss why the Blazers stood pat. Plus, when should Portland shift focus to its young core and scale back minutes for the veterans? All that and more on this episode of Holy Bac…

In this episode, Dillon and Dustin break down the performances of Blazers forwards Toumani Camara and Deni Avdija. We also dive into the upcoming trade deadline, discussing which players Portland needs to move now and what kind of returns could shape the team’s future. Plus, with so much misinformation floating around, we talk about how to find acc…

we explore potential landing spots for the Portland Trail Blazers’ veteran players and discuss which NBA teams could make the best fit for them. We also dive into the importance of staying patient with Scoot Henderson's development, highlighting why his growth is key to the Blazers' long-term success.…

Dustin and I dive into the latest developments in Trail Blazers basketball this week! 🏀 We break down: The ups and downs from the past week's games What’s holding the Blazers back and how they can improve Scoot Henderson’s ceiling—just how high can he soar? Which players we think are the most valuable pieces on this roster It’s a jam-packed episode…

After a short break, we’re back to dive into the latest ups and downs of Portland Trail Blazers basketball. From recent games that brought a mix of highs and plenty of lows, we break down the context behind our young players' struggles and what might be holding them back. Plus, a sneak peek at the current draft class and what it might mean for the …

In this episode, Dustin and I dive into the latest week of Blazers basketball, dissecting the team's struggles and what’s gone wrong. From on-court performance to off-court decisions, we explore how the issues start at the top and what needs to change for Portland to turn things around. Tune in as we break down the key challenges, what solutions mi…

In this episode, Dustin and I dive into the world of lineup data, breaking down every two-man lineup including Scoot and Shaedon for the Portland Trail Blazers. We analyze the potential future stars, Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, looking at how they performed in various lineups and what their pairing might mean for the team's future. We also …

This week, Dillon and Dustin break down the exciting developments in Blazers basketball! We dive into the team's offensive and defensive changes over the past week, discuss potential trades that could shake things up, and share the buzz surrounding the upcoming NBA Draft. Tune in for analysis, laughs, and plenty of Rip City love!…

Dustin and I talk about the last few weeks of Blazers Basketball Teams performance The team has players with the same skill sets and the issues around that. We talked about how marketing affects basketball and people's perceived value.Sage Digital

Another season of Blazers basketball is here! Join Dustin Hawes and me, Dillon Sage, as we break down the first four games and talk about Anfernee Simons, Jerami Grant, DeAndre Ayton, basketball marketing, game strategies, and much more!"Sage Digital

Dustin and I talk about Scoot Henderson, Donovan Clingan ,and the remaining Blazers. Did our 2024-2025 Western Confrence predictions HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage

Dustin and I talk about the 2024 NBA Draft. Mainly discussing about our new Center, Donovan Clingan. We want the Blazers to give Donovan achievable goals in his first season His role with DeAndre Ayton We are trading away all our seconds Deni Avdia, the good and bad plus comps HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackbo…

Dustin and I do our last mock draft of the draft cycle. We do our entire first-round mock. Who were the risers? Who were the fallers? Do you like the Blazers picks? HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasage…

Dustin and I do our Big Boards for the draft cycle, Top 15 guys on our big board Who are the guys we are missing? Who are we too low on? Who are we too high on? HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/dasag…

Dustin and I remember Bill Walton's Legacy on and off the court. Then, we did our 4th mock draft of the cycle We had some draft risers that went against the consensus We focused on getting bigger and stronger with the Trail Blazers Building a switchable team that fits around Scoot and ShaedonSage Digital

This episode of Complementary Pieces: Bub Carrington I talk about the fantastic start of his NCAA career. His shot-creating Pick and roll craft Playmaking Defense Weakness CompsS

Dustin and I talk about the French prospect Zaccharie Risacher. His potential as a sharpshooter The defensive potential Who's a better prospect between he and Ron Hollands The best fit as a prospect for Portland HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdo…

This episode of Complementary Pieces: Tyler Smith, we talk about his time at Overtime Elite. Transition to G League Ignite Outside Shooting Scoring Versatility Passing Ability Defensive Potential Areas for Improvement Fit with the Portland Trail Blazers Player Comparisons #TylerSmith #GLeagueIgnite #OvertimeElite #NBAProspect #PortlandTrailBlazers …

On this episode of the Holy Backboard, Dustin and I conduct our third mock draft of the draft cycle. We use the actual draft order to make our picks. It's interesting to see how our opinions have changed. Enjoy the show, and stay tuned for more draft content coming soon. HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @…

I talk about the French Sharp Shooter Melvin Ajinça. His roles on the French U19 team vs his professional French Team What his role in the NBA will most likely look like His screen setting Off Ball Defense Fit With the Blazers Comps Thank you Oddshopper for supporting this podcast use this code to get the best tools for all the sports betting https…

Complementary Pieces Kel'el Ware In this episode, I talk about the Indiana center Kel'el Ware. His college journey Finding a role that he can succeed individually at Indiana His versatile offense Dominate Drop coverage defense Fit on the Blazers CompsSage Digital

Dustin and I have our end-of-the-season podcast Reacted to the Blazers exit interviews The disconnect between coaching and Basketball ops We talk about the development of Scoot Henderson The future of Kris Murray, Jerami Grant, Anfernee Simons and Malcolm Brogdon Getting more spacing around Scoot and Shae HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.m…

Dustin and I do our second lottery mock of the 2024 draft cycle. Who was the high riser Biggest fallers Bigs dominating the lottery with four players drafted How do you feel about the Blazers two draft picks? HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.underdogfa…

I am talking about the defensive playmaker from Baylor, Yves Missi. His offensive skills, screen setting, finishing, and offensive rebounding Defensive playmaking, scheme versatility Fit with the Blazers Comps Thank you, Oddshopper, for supporting this podcast, https://www.oddsshopper.com/?via=dasage, to get the best information for your sports bet…

Dustin and I talk about the last weekend of March Madness. We talk about Dalton Knecht and his multifaceted performances this weekend Zach Eddy, how dominant he was, and how long he played. We disagreed on the quality of the prospect he is but agree he's fantastic in a college setting. Donovan Clingan and how he plays in short bursts Jared McCain a…

I talk about the Duke sharpshooter Jared McCain. His versatile way of shooting and scoring Jared's strength and feel for the games handling defensive pressure making reads Fit with the Blazers CompsSage Digital

Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers. Being patient with the entire young group but Scoot especially Will the Vets play another game this season? Our young wings need to develop. Predicted games from next week's slate of games Gambling in sports and doing it responsibly here at https://www.oddsshopper.com/?via=…

Dustin and I talk about the Draft-eligible players who played during the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. Big men who dominated the competition Older prospects getting disrespected Guards and wings, we have questions about HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: http…

In this episode of Future Friday, we talk about the three-level scorer from Tennesse Dalton Knecht. His impressive shooting What his role will be when he scales down for the NBA with other players with gravity The context surrounding the Volunteers and why he might not have a great tournament His fit with Portland Player comps Tourney talk HB Merch…

I talk about the Weber State Star initiator, Dillon Jones. How he uses his dribble creation to get into the paint to score or set up others Finishing well at the basket while not being a great verticle athlete Awesome rebounding Skills he needs to improve on Comps Potential fit with the Portland Trail Blazers…

Dustin and I talk about the Blazers in the last few weeks Dalano Banton impressive play Scoot Henderson getting put in positions to fail Anfernee Simons confusing play Deandre Ayton being a stud post Allstar break HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://play.under…

Dustin and I do our first lottery mock draft of the draft cycle. Do you agree with our mock Do the Blazers improve after this mock? We miss anyone Thank you for listening to the show and giving the Draft content a chance HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Underdog Fantasy: https://pla…

Dustin and I talked about the week that was for the Portland Trail Blazers Anfernee Simons Is the production that are replacement guards sustainable Our second-rounders prove themselves over and over predicted games from this week's slate of game HB Merch: https://holy-backboard.printify.me Follow the show @HolyBackboard, @dasage, and @DHawes22 Und…

This episode of Complementary Pieces highlights Colorado's do-it-all-four Tristan da Silva. His NCAA Journey Offense Defense Improvements to his game Potential fit on the Trail Blazers Player Comps Thank you to Oddshopper for sponsoring this Podcast. Use this code to get positive EV bets https://www.oddsshopper.com/?via=dasage…