Baseline Banter

This week we interviewed Sheboygan Lutheran boy basketball head coach Nick Verhagen and discussed the state basketball tournament, community, and preparation as a coach.We also touched on the importance of community-based high school athletics and how it serves as a rallying point for communities across the state and country.Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' HereBaseline Banter is now on TikTokHead to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in WisconsinFind us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and SpotifyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id1855427646YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaselineBanterWisconsinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lhjwUOsjic4DDiLWQgstwChris Smith X AccountColton Wilson X AccountTravis Wilson X Account

This week we interview Brookfield Central boys head coach and WBCA Hall of Famer Dan Wandrey.We also talk tragedy in high school sports and draft the spots to watch high school sports in our Starting 5.Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' HereBaseline Banter is now on TikTokHead to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in WisconsinFind us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and SpotifyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id1855427646YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaselineBanterWisconsinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lhjwUOsjic4DDiLWQgstwChris Smith X AccountColton Wilson X AccountTravis Wilson X Account

This week we sit down with Nate Beier, a high school sports photographer and story teller in Wisconsin. Plus we draft youth sports concession items in this week's Starting 5.You can find Nate on all socialsGX3 Photography site: https://gx3media.smugmug.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GX3MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gx3_media/X: https://x.com/NBGX3MediaFollow Baseline Banter on 'X' HereBaseline Banter is now on TikTokHead to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in WisconsinFind us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and SpotifyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id1855427646YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaselineBanterWisconsinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lhjwUOsjic4DDiLWQgstwChris Smith X AccountColton Wilson X AccountTravis Wilson X Account

Jay Benish hops on the Baseline this week as we dive into the WBCA Fall Coaches Clinic and a handful of other topics.We also draft all-time Wisconsin Badger mens basketball players in this week's Starting 5.Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' HereBaseline Banter is now on TikTokHead to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in WisconsinFind us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and SpotifyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id1855427646YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaselineBanterWisconsinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lhjwUOsjic4DDiLWQgstwChris Smith X AccountColton Wilson X AccountTravis Wilson X Account

This past year's Mr. Basketball in Wisconsin and current Illinois freshman Zavier Zens joins the pod to talk his recruitment, high school career at Wisconsin Lutheran and more.We also draft NFL players who were good basketball players in this week's Starting 5 segment.Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' HereBaseline Banter is now on TikTokHead to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in WisconsinFind us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and SpotifyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id1855427646YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaselineBanterWisconsinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lhjwUOsjic4DDiLWQgstwChris Smith X AccountColton Wilson X AccountTravis Wilson X Account

This week's interview is with Neenah boys basketball head coach Lee Rabas as we tackle a handful of topics surrounding his coaching journey and philosophy.Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' HereBaseline Banter is now on TikTokHead to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in WisconsinFind us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and SpotifyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id1855427646YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaselineBanterWisconsinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lhjwUOsjic4DDiLWQgstwChris Smith X AccountColton Wilson X AccountTravis Wilson X Account

This week's interview is with Altoona girls basketball coach Michelle Peplinski. We dive into girls basketball participation, broadcasting at the WIAA State Tournament and more.We also draft Basketball Equipment in this week's Starting 5 segment.Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' HereBaseline Banter is now on TikTokHead to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in WisconsinFind us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and SpotifyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id1855427646YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaselineBanterWisconsinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lhjwUOsjic4DDiLWQgstwChris Smith X AccountColton Wilson X AccountTravis Wilson X Account

Homestead High School boys basketball head coach Sean Crider joins the pod this week and dives into a handful of topics including shot clock, non-conference scheduling, and more.We also drafted our NBA Starting Lineups in this week's Starting 5 segment, plus news and notes from around the state.Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' HereBaseline Banter is now on TikTokHead to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in WisconsinFind us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and SpotifyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id1855427646YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaselineBanterWisconsinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lhjwUOsjic4DDiLWQgstwChris Smith X AccountColton Wilson X AccountTravis Wilson X Account

This week Wisconsin Badger basketball freshman Josh Manchester joins the podcast for an interview.Plus we do the Starting 5 of Wisconsin high school boys basketball teams since 2010.Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' HereBaseline Banter is now on TikTokHead to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in WisconsinFind us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and SpotifyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id1855427646YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaselineBanterWisconsinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lhjwUOsjic4DDiLWQgstwChris Smith X AccountColton Wilson X AccountTravis Wilson X Account

This week the guys on the Baseline talk some big news that came out over the past few weeks in high school hoops in Wisconsin.Shot clock approval update, tournament expansion voted down, and sectional assignments were released. Chris dives into his week coaching at the WBCA All-Star games. Trav breaks down the Bound Wisconsin Summer Shootout. And Colton welcomes his first child in a jam-packed end to June.Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' HereBaseline Banter is now on TikTokHead to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in WisconsinFind us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and SpotifyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id1855427646YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaselineBanterWisconsinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lhjwUOsjic4DDiLWQgstwChris Smith X AccountColton Wilson X AccountTravis Wilson X Account

Beaver Dam boys basketball coach Tim Ladron joins us this week and talks the importance of support staff, assistant coaches, and preparation.We also do the Starting 5 of Kwik Trip Food/Drink Items.Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' HereBaseline Banter is now on TikTokHead to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in WisconsinFind us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and SpotifyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id1855427646YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaselineBanterWisconsinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lhjwUOsjic4DDiLWQgstwChris Smith X AccountColton Wilson X AccountTravis Wilson X Account

New Eau Claire North head boys basketball coach Michael Cooper joins us this week and talks all things as a first time head coach.We also draft Wisconsin high school girls basketball players from 2010-2025 in this week's Starting 5.Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' HereBaseline Banter is now on TikTokHead to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in WisconsinFind us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and SpotifyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id1855427646YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaselineBanterWisconsinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lhjwUOsjic4DDiLWQgstwChris Smith X AccountColton Wilson X AccountTravis Wilson X Account

In this week's episode we interview Southwestern boys basketball head coach Clint Nemitz.We also talk WBCA survey about basketball enrollment cutlines and draft the Shouts Heard from the Stands in this week's Starting 5 Segment.Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' HereBaseline Banter is now on TikTokHead to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in WisconsinFind us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and SpotifyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id1855427646YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaselineBanterWisconsinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lhjwUOsjic4DDiLWQgstwChris Smith X AccountColton Wilson X AccountTravis Wilson X Account

This week we interview 5-time state champion girls basketball head coach from Notre Dame, Sara Rohde.We also draft the Starting 5 of Wisconsin high school boys basketball players since 2010.Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' HereBaseline Banter is now on TikTokHead to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in WisconsinFind us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and SpotifyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id1855427646YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaselineBanterWisconsinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lhjwUOsjic4DDiLWQgstwChris Smith X AccountColton Wilson X AccountTravis Wilson X Account

This week Freedom junior and Iowa State basketball commit Donovan Davis joins us alongside his head coach Andrew Gibbons.We also talk some major boys basketball coaching news and draft Basketball Movies in this week's Starting 5 segment.Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' HereBaseline Banter is now on TikTokHead to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in WisconsinFind us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and SpotifyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id1855427646YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaselineBanterWisconsinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lhjwUOsjic4DDiLWQgstwChris Smith X AccountColton Wilson X AccountTravis Wilson X Account

Oostburg girls basketball head coach and WBCA Girls Basketball Coach of the Year Isaiah Ketterhagen joins this week to talk coaching his daughters, the 2025-26 undefeated season, and more.We also draft the Starting 5 of Wisconsin high school girls basketball teams since 2000.Follow Baseline Banter on 'X' HereBaseline Banter is now on TikTokHead to Bound Wisconsin for all your coverage of high school basketball in WisconsinFind us on Apple Podcast, YouTube, and SpotifyApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baseline-banter/id1855427646YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BaselineBanterWisconsinSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lhjwUOsjic4DDiLWQgstwChris Smith X AccountColton Wilson X AccountTravis Wilson X Account