SE2E15(M): NCS Playoff Preview

This is Episode 15 of Season 2 of The RUN TMC Podcast. In this special preview episode, Dave, Duffy and their team of correspondents preview the North Coast Section basketball playoffs and discuss the merits and challenges of the new "competitive equity" based seeding system. Player Control Clarifications: 1) On the Boys Side, Castro Valley is a #15 seed 2) This production was a bit rushed due to goal of getting the episode out before games commenced. So excuse glitches, such as the double Stroke 9 intro. Of course, we can all use a bit more Stroke 9 in our podcasting. Show Notes: (G): Content is Mostly Global Interest Topics (M): Content is Mostly Inside Marin Topics Musical intro credit to Stroke 9//Logo credit to Katie Levine Content and opinions are those of Dave, Duffy and their guests and not of affiliated organizations or sponsors. email us at: [email protected] check out our website at: theruntmcpodcast.com Thank you to our sponsors: West End Nursery and Batiste Rhum and San Domenico Nike Summer Basketball Camps and The Hub in San Anselmo AI Summary Welcome to the latest episode of the Run TMC Podcast, where host Duffy Ballard dives into the excitement of basketball in Marin County, supported by local businesses such as West End Nursery and Batiste Rum. This episode focuses on the North Coast Section (NCS) playoffs, offering listeners a comprehensive preview of the Marin teams as they embark on this intense journey. Join Duffy and special guest Dave as they analyze the girls' and boys' brackets, featuring insights from coaches and correspondents. Discover how local favorites like San Rafael, Marin Catholic, and San Domenico are poised to compete, and hear about the anticipated matchups that promise to deliver thrilling basketball action. The episode also takes a closer look at the challenges posed by the new NCS competitive equity format, the impact of algorithms on team seedings, and the debate between public and private school dynamics. Tune in for a thoughtful critique and gain valuable perspectives as Marin's basketball scene gears up for postseason excitement.