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Episodes
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Hoops on Scoops S2 Ep11: One on One with Drew King of Power Mizzou, Missouri SLU preview
This week on Hoops on Scoops Will Saulsbery goes one on one with Drew King of Power Mizzou. They go in-depth on the roster changes at Mizzou, the additions of 5-Star freshman Jason Crowe Jr. and Toni Bryant. They also cover the evolving saga of Mark Mitchell’s pursuit of a 5th year. They then…
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Hoops on Scoops: Season 2 Episode 10: NBA Injuries, Struggling Teams & Ernie Johnson’s Legacy
The NBA season is heating up, but injuries, unexpected struggles, and plenty of questions are already shaping the conversation! On this episode of Hoops on Scoops, hosts Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims** break down the latest NBA storylines, examine the impact of injuries on teams and their...
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Hoops on Scoops: Season 2 Episode 9: Missouri Baptist Basketball Coach Taylor Jarvis | NAIA Hoops & the Spartans
How much do you know about college basketball right here in St. Louis? On this episode of Hoops on Scoops, host Will Saulsbery sits down with Taylor Jarvis, head men’s basketball coach at Missouri Baptist University, for a conversation about his basketball journey, the evolving landscape of NAIA...
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Hoops on Scoops: Season 2 Episode 8: Hot Takes Only: Our Most Unhinged NBA Predictions
How bold are you willing to get with your NBA predictions? On this episode of Hoops on Scoops, Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims are going all in with their five wildest predictions for the upcoming NBA season! From picking their NBA MVPs to making some seriously spicy takes about what’s to come, the...
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Hoops on Scoops: Season 2 Episode 7: Stu Durando on the Billikens, Robbie Avila’s Case, and the Protect College Sports Act
On this episode of Hoops on Scoops, host Will Saulsbery sits down with Stu Durando, the voice behind Stu on SLU on Substack, for a deep dive into the upcoming St. Louis Billikens basketball season. Will and Stu break down what to expect from the Billikens this year, the outlook for the roster…
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Hoops on Scoops: Season 2 Episode 6: Clippers Drama EXPLODES + Robbie Avila Wants Another Year?!
On this episode of Hoops on Scoops, Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims dive into one of the wildest storylines in college hoops as Robbie Avila fights for a 5th year of eligibility and what it could mean for his future. Then, they shift to the NBA and unpack all the Clippers drama, the fallout, and […]...
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Hoops on Scoops: Season 2 Episode 5: 15 Years of Westbrook Worship + Lakers, Trump & BIG3 Semifinal Breakdown
This one is PERSONAL. Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims dive into the emotional impact of Russell Westbrook’s retirement, as Will reflects on why Russ was his favorite NBA player for the last 15 years and what made his career so unforgettable. From MVP energy to relentless passion, they give Westbrook...
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Hoops on Scoops: Season 2 Episode 4: Phoenix Suns Shakeups, Jordan Goodwin Spotlight & St. Louis Trail Blazers Debate
On this episode of Hoops on Scoops, hosts Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims kick things off by breaking down everything happening this season in the Big 3. Then, Will goes one-on-one with Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic for an in-depth conversation about the Phoenix Suns’ offseason, what the…
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Hoops on Scoops: Season 2 Episode 3 – St. Louis Legend Larry Hughes talks CBC, SLU and never before heard NBA Stories
This week H.T. Sims and Will Saulsbery visited the Larry Hughes Basketball Academy for a sit down with St. Louis basketball Royalty, Mr. Larry Hughes. The three go in-depth on the LHBA and how parents and kids can get involved and learn the game the right way. Hughes then shares stories about his...
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Hoops on Scoops: Season 2 Episode 2 – Free Agency Frenzy, Kawhi Buzz & Dustin
This week on Hoops on Scoops hosts Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims break down the latest twists in NBA free agency, react to the newest Kawhi Leonard trade developments, and discuss the big question hanging over the league: Where will LeBron go? Plus, Will sits down one-on-one with Dustin Dopirak of...
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Hoops on Scoops: Season 2, Episode 1: NBA Finals Breakdown + Giannis, Kawhi, LaMelo & More
On this episode of Hoops On Scoops, host Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims dive into everything shaking up the NBA. The guys break down the NBA Finals, then welcome Milwaukee correspondent Ryan Piraino to discuss the latest surrounding the Giannis trade situation and what it could mean for the Bucks…
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Hoops on Scoops 25: Mizzou Hoops Shake-Up + NBA Playoff Heat | Drew King, Bubb McFlyy & Saint Louis Redd
On this episode of Hoops on Scoops, Will Saulsbery goes one on one with Drew King of Power Mizzou to break down the 2026-27 Mizzou basketball roster and schedule, including key storylines, roster outlook, and what fans should watch as the Tigers prepare for the season ahead. Plus, H.T. Sims joins...
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Hoops on Scoops 24: One on One with Stu Durando on the Billikens’ Off-Season
This week Hoops on Scoops goes in-depth with Stu Durando of stuonslu.substack.com/https://stuonslu.substack.com/ to talks about the new roster, what #SLU lost and gained in the transfer portal and why the big boys are scared of coming to St. Louis to HOOP! The post Hoops on Scoops 24: One on One...
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Hoops on Scoops 23: NBA Playoffs First Round is a Dog Fight!
Mr. H.T. Sims and @WillSaulsbery are back to chat 1st round of the NBA Playoffs. The Hawks are annihilated and the Celts could blow a 3-1 lead?? Hoops on Scoops is here with all the info you need to get current! The post Hoops on Scoops 23: NBA Playoffs First Round is a Dog Fight! appeared first…
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Hoops on Scoops 22: NBA Playoffs First Round Reaction, Wemby Changes Everything
Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims breakdown the play-in and first round of the NBA Playoffs on this episode of Hoops on Scoops. The injury to Victor Wembanyama changes everything. No Wemby = No Spurs. The post Hoops on Scoops 22: NBA Playoffs First Round Reaction, Wemby Changes Everything appeared…
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Hoops on Scoops 21: Ryan Piraino is Back to Wrap the NCAA Tournament!
This week @willsaulsbery and H.T. Sims are joined by Big East correspondent Ryan Piraino to wrap up the NCAA tournament and discuss the future of NIL in college basketball. Is it the new trade deadline and free agency wrapped into one? Sims and Sauls close with the furious finish to the NBA…
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Hoops on Scoops Turns 20! Illini, Billikens, Mizzou and NBA Awards
Hoops on Scoops 20th episode is here! @willsaulsbery and H.T. Sims put a bow on the #Mizzou Season, talk St. Louis University #Billikens NIL, and #ILLINI hopes in the final four, and then go deep on the end of the NBA season. They give out their NBA MVP awards, their biggest surprises from the...
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Hoops on Scoops – Episode 19: Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star
This week on Hoops on Scoops Will Saulsbery goes one on one with Dustin Dopirak of the Indianapolis Star. They go deep on the Pacers season, Coach Rick Carlisle, hopes and plans for 2026-27, and they also do a deep dive on #Mizzou standout Kobe Brown and his future with the Pacers and in the […]...
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Hoops on Scoops – Episode 18: NCAA Tournament Preview with Stu Durando and Ryan Piraino!
THE Stu Durando is back this week to discuss the NCAA Tournament (6:38) with Will Saulsbery, the Billikens end of season, and Schertz’s contract. Hoops on Scoops official Big East Correspondent Ryan Piraino then joins (18:33) to discuss the entire bracket, his picks, a little Wisconsin Badger...
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Hoops on Scoops – Episode 17: Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic joins to talk Jordan Goodwin and the Phoenix Suns!
On Hoops on Scoops 17 Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic joins to talk #Billikens GREAT Jordan Goodwin and the Phoenix Suns! Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims then go deep on Bam’s 83 and why the haters need to shut their mouths! Follow Duane here: https://x.com/DuaneRankin And read all his work…
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Hoops on Scoops – Episode 16: Brian Barnhart, the Voice of the Illini, Returns!
This week Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims get a visit from the voice of the University of Illinois Fighting Illini Mr. Brian Barnhart (5:30). He breaks down everything you need to know about the #Illini going into championship week and prospects for the NCAA tournament! Sims and Saulsbery then go…
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Hoops on Scoops – Episode 15: Zach Joachim of the Richmond Times Dispatch
In the 15th edition of #HoopsonScoops Zach Joachim of the Richmond Times Dispatch returns! He talks VCU vs SLU (5:48), the matchup, the brawl, and the aftermath. They then discuss the rest of the Atlantic Ten season and conference tournament. @WillSaulsbery and H.T. Sims then discuss (29:11) how…
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Hoops on Scoops – Episode 14: John Moore from the Larry Hughes Basketball Academy
Hoops on Scoops is back with John Moore, GM of the Larry Hughes Basketball Academy. At 5:27 Moore shares all the ways the academy is helping the youth of St. Louis develop as hoopers and citizens. Will and H.T. then discuss the NBA All-Star Weekend (20:55), what to watch for in the second half…
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Hoops on Scoops – Episode 13: NBA Trade Deadline Extravaganza!
This week Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims are back with more #HoopsOnScoops! The fellas take you through a local basketball roundup with #Mizzou the #billikens and the #illini and what we can expect for the rest of the season heading into March Madness! They then go deep on all the wild and huge…
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Hoops on Scoops – Episode 12: Power Mizzou’s Drew King and Big East Correspondent Ryan Piraino
Hoops on Scoops is back this week with Drew King of Power Mizzou. He talks (7:55) Will Saulsbery through who this year’s Missouri Men’s Basketball team really is and what we can expect the rest of the way. Then, the Official Big East Correspondent (21:44) of #HoopsonScoops , Ryan Piraino joins to...
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Hoops on Scoops – Episode 11: Sims and Saulsbery Hoops Back and Forth
Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims take you around the world of Hoops on this week’s episode of Hoops on Scoops. They talk #Billikens #Mizzou and #Illini to get you caught up on where each stands, what they have coming up, and where they will end their seasons. The fellas then go through the entire…
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Hoops on Scoops – Episode 10 – Billiken Great Dr. Quitman Dillard
This week Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims are joined by #Billiken great Dr. Quitman Dillard! At 2:28 the fellas talk with Dr. Dillard about his hoops beginning learning from his big brother DePaul standout Skip Dillard, and the walking buckets that are Mark Aguirre and Eddie Johnson. They also go…
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Hoops on Scoops- Episode 9: Stu Durando Returns! Plus Mizzou, Illinois, SLU, and NBA Updates!
Hoops on Scoops is back for 2026! The great Stu Durando (@studurando ) returns (5:40)with reaction to the #SLU #Billikens win at VCU, what this means for the rest of the season, and how great SLU can Be. Will Saulsbery and H.T. Sims then (26:45) do a local college hoops update. Saulsbery talks...
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Hoops on Scoops – Episode 8 – Billiken Post-Game with Trey Green, Brady Dunlap and Coach Josh Schertz + NBA Buyers and Sellers
Sims and Saulsbery are back this week with reaction from the SLU Billikens throttling of Bethune Cookman. They get great sound (4:34)from players Trey Green and Brady Dunlap, plus some wisdom and insight (7:24) from Coach Josh Schertz. Will and Trey then go deep into the NBA(11:05), who should be...
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Hoops on Scoops – Episode 7 – One on One with Webster Groves head coach Justin Mathes
This week @willsaulsbery of #HoopsOnScoops goes one-on-one with Webster Groves Statesmen 2X state champion Head Coach Justin Mathes ( @CoachMathesWG ). They talk about the pressure of repeating as champions, the return of Gatorade Player of the Year Scottie Adkinson, travel, the perils and…
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