I Really Hoop Podcast

I Really Hoop Podcast is Kenya’s top basketball podcast and a leading voice in African basketball conversations. Hosted by Javan, a sports journalist and basketball player, and Edu, the podcast delivers in-depth analysis of Kenyan basketball, the NBA, the BAL leagues, and the business and culture of the game. Featuring informed debates, timely reactions, and guest insights, I Really Hoop connects fans, players, and the basketball community through authentic, intelligent, and impactful conversations. If you love basketball, you really hoop.

I Really Hoop Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 24 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #34

  Nderitu Commonwealth Games 3x3 Hoops Debate! LeBron to Sixers & Bush Wamukota Posterized | Ep. 34

  Aug 15, 202650 minS1

  Nderitu Commonwealth Games 3x3 Hoops Debate! LeBron to Sixers & Bush Wamukota Posterized | Ep. 34 The I Really Hoop Podcast crew is back! Javan, Presley, Ethan, and Conrad gather in full force for Episode 34 to break down a wild week in Kenyan basketball, WNBA updates, and massive NBA off-season storylines! In this episode, Javan addresses the heated WhatsApp fan-group debate with Dennis Nderitu (NBA Kenya) over Commonwealth Games 3x3 statistical categorization, and brings in AI (Gemini) to break down the facts and logic once and for all. The boys then react to LeBron James' blockbuster move to the Philadelphia 76ers, build their ultimate list of NBA players they are perpetually pessimistic about (featuring Ja Morant, Zion, and "Fingernail Davis"), breakdown Ben Simmons' preseason hype vs reality, dive into Steph Curry trade rumors and Ayesha Curry drama, and analyze Sam Presti’s 4D chess moves with the OKC Thunder. Over in WNBA & Kenyan hoops, we react to WNBA All-Star Weekend highlights, Madina Okot’s progress, and react to Kenyan national team star Bush Wamukota getting posterized during a KBF match at USIU! Timestamps/Chapters 00:00 Podcast Kickoff 00:51 Week Recap Mood 01:37 Commonwealth 3x3 Dispute with Nderitu 04:43 Wheelchair vs Men Records in Commonwealth 2026 06:34 I Really Hoop Podcast WhatsApp Fan-Group Chat Heat 12:16 Calling Out Nderitu 15:36 Gemini Weighs In 22:19 Moving On LeBron to Sixers 25:47 Sixers Fit and Fan Talk 26:01 Pessimism Player List 27:48 Fingernail Davis Stops Jokic 28:44 Tanking Rules Explained 29:41 Ben Simmons Preseason Hype 31:00 Clippers Deal And Comparisons 33:43 Curry Trade Rumors 38:22 Ayesha Curry Drama 40:32 Thunder Trades And Presti 42:50 WNBA All Star Highlights 45:41 Kenyan Hoops Poster Dunk Bush Wamukota gets Dunked on 47:47 Live Show And Sign Off Drop your thoughts below: Was Javan or Nderitu right in the Commonwealth Games 3x3 categorization debate? Can LeBron James win a championship alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in Philly? Was Bush Wamukota getting posterized the wildest highlight in local Kenyan hoops this year? DON'T MISS OUT Like this episode if you love basketball Comment your perspective Follow I Really Hoop Podcast for in-depth basketball conversations ⭐ Rate us 5 stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts FOLLOW I REALLY HOOP PODCAST I Really Hoop Podcast WhatsApp Fan-Group https://chat.whatsapp.com/FsoF8OR1uLmIRB0mO54tBv YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ireallyhooppodcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26PbehIlW3KErYJ5cKiwV3?si=bc2e08d749b040f4 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/i-really-hoop-podcast/id1831444430 All Platforms: https://linktr.ee/ireallyhoop LISTEN LIVE AND FOLLOW SHINE FM 99.9 Radio Garden: https://radio.garden/listen/shine-fm-99-9/9LfEdLvD Shine FM Website: https://shinefm.daystar.ac.ke Shine FM YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4bXMvQDSopqgUwvRSnRxpCaumUYEyix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shinefm99.9 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShineFM99.9 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shinefmdigital X: https://x.com/ShineRadioKE FOLLOW THE HOSTS Javan: https://www.instagram.com/javan_o_ekhalie Edu: https://www.instagram.com/edmundi_o Conrad: https://www.instagram.com/conrad_wambua Presley: https://www.instagram.com/presleyokoth7 Ethan: https://www.instagram.com/ethan_karis _ #IReallyHoopPodcast #KBF #KenyanBasketball #MasaiUjiri #NairobiCBD #TalantaStadium #MadinaOkot #WNBA #AngelReese #AJTheMonster #NBASummerLeague #StephenASmith #LakersNation #ShineFM #DaystarUniversity #BasketballKE

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  Episode #33

  Is the GOAT Debate Unfair? Kawhi Trade Paused, Adam Silver Pressures LeBron On The Schedule | Ep. 33

  Aug 1, 202646 minS1

  Is the GOAT Debate Unfair? Kawhi Trade Paused & Adam Silver Pressures LeBron On The Schedule | Ep. 33 The I Really Hoop Podcast is back at the OG Kilimani studio with Javan and Edu (Mini LeBron) for Episode 33! ️ In this episode, we dive into the wild NBA off-season news, starting with Adam Silver publicly pressuring LeBron James to make a free agency decision so the league can finalize the upcoming season's schedule! We break down where LeBron could land—Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland, or Golden State, and react to fan backlash over his Lakers player option. We also discuss KD’s star-studded viral photo from Fanatics Fest, the "whitest team in the NBA" Lakers debate, and the massive bombshell that Kawhi Leonard’s trade back to the Toronto Raptors is officially ON HOLD due to an ongoing NBA investigation into the Clippers' salary cap circumvention Plus, we cover AJ Dybantsa's Summer League dominance, Madina Okot & Angel Reese's WNBA updates, the KBF referees strike over unpaid salary arrears], the launch of the NBA Europe League, and tackle the big question: Is comparing GOATs across different eras fundamentally unfair? Chapters 00:00 Episode 33 Kickoff 01:04 Back to OG Studio 02:42 Consistency and Guests 04:11 KD Viral Photo 05:12 World Cup Buzz 06:48 Adam Silver on LeBron 08:04 LeBron Free Agency Picks 10:27 Lakers Pay Option Drama 13:23 Lakers Being the Whitest Team Debate 14:45 Best Player Arguments 15:57 Kyrie and Messi Talk 17:37 Rings and Redemption 18:55 Kawhi Trade On Hold 19:58 Kawhi Trade On Hold 20:34 Clippers Cap Probe 22:11 Kawhi Legendary Buzzer Beater 22:42 NBA Summer League Standouts 23:43 Season Countdown Plans 25:12 Fox Ring Debate 26:44 Madina Okot And Angel Reese Update 30:49 Kenyan Basketball Federation Referees Protest Salary Delays 33:11 NBA Europe And Big3 35:38 Is the GOAT Debate Fair 42:51 Wrap Up And LeBron Memes Drop your thoughts below: Is comparing Michael Jordan and LeBron James unfair because of different eras? Where do you think LeBron James will sign next? Should the Raptors cancel the Kawhi Leonard trade permanently? Don't Miss Out Like this video if you love basketball Comment your perspective Subscribe for in-depth basketball conversations ⭐ Rate us 5 stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts ️ Subscribe for more basketball discussions, interviews, analysis, and coverage of Kenyan, African, and international basketball. Intro song BASELINE" prod. by Haven Music @hAVENmusic-1 https://www.youtube.com/@hAVENmusic-1 Follow, like, comment, share, and subscribe to us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all available podcast platforms, social media pages, as well as the co-host's social media pages YouTube Spotify Apple Podcasts All our Links (LinkTree) Instagram TikTok Hosts Javan (Basketball Twin) Edu #IReallyHoopPodcast #LeBronJames #AdamSilver #KawhiLeonard #TorontoRaptors #GOATDebate #MichaelJordan #NBAFreeAgency #WNBA #MadinaOkot #AngelReese #KBF #KenyanBasketball #NBAPodcast #BasketballKE #SportsPodcast #LakersNation

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  Episode #32

  Kenyan Referees Strike, Madina Okot Career High, Proposed Basketball Arena by Masai Ujiri | Ep. 32

  Jul 28, 20261h 19mS1

  The I Really Hoop Podcast crew is back in full force live from the Daystar University Shine FM 99.9 studios for Episode 32! Javan, Edu (Mini LeBron), Ethan, Presley, and Conrad gather to break down an action-packed week across Kenyan hoops, WNBA updates, and wild NBA off-season storylines. In this episode, we tackle the major crisis in Kenyan basketball: referees going on strike over 760K+ KES in unpaid arrears, shutting down premier league games! We debate the state of Nyayo Gymnasium, why the KBF is locked out of Kasarani due to debt, the collapse of the 22M Fireflies sponsorship deal, and the massive announcement of Masai Ujiri partnering to build a brand new indoor basketball arena in the Nairobi CBD. Plus, we discuss the renaming of Talanta Stadium to Raila Odinga International Stadium and local sports infrastructure! Chapters 00:00 Podcast Cold Open 00:18 Meet The Hosts 01:29 Follow And Subscribe Plugs 02:22 Referee Pay Crisis 04:42 Arrears And League Revenue 07:28 Ethan Joins The Panel 16:26 Boycott Debate Solidarity 18:35 Nyayo Gym Health Hazard 19:59 Why Not Kasarani 23:22 Budgets Sponsors Fireflies 27:35 Future Arenas AndVolleyball Funding 32:46 Kenya Venue Struggles 33:06 Talanta Stadium Hype 33:39 Renaming To Raila 34:20 PR And Politics 36:30 Name Too Long 38:33 Basketball Arena Plans 38:59 What To Name It 39:37 Honoring Local Legends 40:30 Rudisha And Records 41:54 Enhanced Games Debate 44:06 Wrap Kenyan Segment 44:35 NBA Summer League Buzz 44:45 AJ Bonster Breakdown 47:14 Underdogs And Hype 48:09 LeBron To Sixers Talk 49:12 What Is Summer League 50:07 Madina Okot Update 53:24 Angel Reese Discourse 56:21 WNBA Dunks And Stars 58:46 WNBA Quick Updates 59:15 Do Sneakers Really Sell 1:00:30 Angel Reese Reebok Debate 1:01:16 Angel Reese ReputationTalk 1:03:21 Money Changes People 1:04:45 PS5 GTA VI Side Quest 1:05:36 NBA Gambling Scandal 1:06:57 Would You Throw Games 1:08:08 Zion Comeback Concerns 1:08:44 Clutch Shooting Roast 1:09:03 Baby Mama Rumors 1:09:30 Ja Morant Brand Talk 1:10:24 Morant Comeback Debate 1:11:21 Dame Time Highlights 1:12:24 Too Many Guards 1:13:53 Shai Locked In 1:14:39 Stephen A Lakers Rant 1:15:28 Lakers Outlook LukaReaves1:17:20 Wrap Up And Plugs Drop your thoughts below. Who is to blame for the Kenyan basketball referee strike? Should Angel Reese focus more on finishing layups or sticking to her rebounding brand? Would you intentionally miss a layup for $20 Million USD? Don't Miss Out Like this video if you love basketball Comment your perspective Subscribe for in-depth basketball conversations ⭐ Rate us 5 stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Follow I Really Hoop Podcast on all social media platforms for clips, highlights, and basketball news. YouTube: https://youtu.be/sZMZGnl77WQ Spotify: ⁠⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/26PbehIlW3KErYJ5cKiwV3?si=bc2e08d749b040f4⁠⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/i-really-hoop-podcast/id1831444430⁠⁠ All Platforms ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ireallyhooppod⁠⁠ Listen Live and Follow Shine FM 99.9 on Social Media ⁠⁠https://radio.garden/listen/shine-fm-99-9/9LfEdLvD⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://shinefm.daystar.ac.ke⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4bXMvQDSopqgUwvRSnRxpCaumUYEyix⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shinefm99.9⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ShineFM99.9⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@shinefmdigital⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/ShineRadioKE⁠⁠ Follow the Hosts Javan: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/javan_o_ekhalie⁠⁠⁠ Edu: https://www.instagram.com/edmundi_o Presley: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/presleyokoth7⁠⁠⁠ Ethan: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ethan.karis_⁠⁠⁠ Conrad: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/conrad_wambua #IReallyHoopPodcast #KBF #KenyanBasketball #MasaiUjiri #NairobiCBD #TalantaStadium #MadinaOkot #WNBA #AngelReese #AJTheMonster #NBASummerLeague #StephenASmith #LakersNation #ShineFM #DaystarUniversity #BasketballKE

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  Episode #31

  Angel Reese All-Star Snub! Jokic $359M Deal, Stephen A. Smith Lakers Rant & NCT Beat KPA | Ep. 31

  Jul 15, 202659 minS1

  The I Really Hoop Podcast is back, live from the Daystar University Shine FM 99.9 studios for an absolute banger of an episode! 🎙️🏀 In Episode 31, Presley takes the reins to intro the show for the very first time as Javan and Ethan get caught up in traffic, but once the full crew assembles, the banter hits an all-time high!We kick things off with the massive WNBA controversy: is Angel Reese being heavily snubbed by being named an All-Star reserve despite completely filling out arenas and anchoring her superstar brand? We debate the business side of the WNBA, the inevitable Caitlin Clark comparisons, and why the public loves to watch a hero fall.The global basketball world gets shaken up as Nikola Jokic secures a historic, mind-boggling $359 million contract extension! We break down what this means for the Denver Nuggets' salary cap space, how they can possibly build a competitive roster around him, and why Jamal Murray's massive $53 million a year contract might be an overpay.The heat turns up as we address Stephen A. Smith’s wildly controversial rant about the Los Angeles Lakers turning into a "white team" with the core of Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves. Plus, we cover Kyle Lowry’s official retirement and emotional 10-day contract return to Toronto, a completely locked-in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shaving his braids, and why Victor Wembanyama is quickly turning into the ultimate rough, on-court NBA villain.Chapters00:00 Show Kickoff and Topics01:05 Angel Reese All-Star Snub02:14 Back From Break and Plugging Platforms04:18 Meet the Hosts04:49 Jokic Mega Extension Talk06:39 Angel Reese vs Caitlin Clark Debate07:49 Confidence Hate and Superstar Branding12:09 All-Star Voting and A'ja Wilson Greatness14:18 Brand Building Beyond the Court15:24 Messi Social Media and World Cup Tangent17:38 Olivia Miles Spotlight vs Performance20:04 Back to Nuggets Roster Building23:49 FIBA Qualifiers and Kenya's Miss26:27 Nairobi City Thunder vs KPA Recap26:55 Skill Gap Reality Check27:48 Facilities Arenas and Funding28:43 Broadcast Rights Money30:18 Marketing League Visibility31:36 Ogechi Merch and Branding32:58 Tyler Ongwae Breakdown35:00 Players Owning Teams36:44 Somalia and 3x3 Results39:14 Africa Basketball and Racism42:21 Stephen A Lakers Debate44:23 Luka Toughness Talk45:43 Kyle Lowry Retirement47:49 SGA Locked In Season49:19 Wemby Villain Argument51:50 Wrap Up and Sign OffDrop your thoughts below:🏀 Was Angel Reese completely snubbed from the All-Star starting lineup?🏀 Can the Denver Nuggets build a championship-caliber team around Jokic's massive $359M contract?🏀 Is Victor Wembanyama genuinely turning into an unnecessarily rough on-court villain?🔔 Don't Miss Out👍 Like this video if you love basketball💬 Comment your perspective🔔 Subscribe for in-depth basketball conversations⭐ Rate us 5 stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts📲 Follow I Really Hoop Podcast on all social media platforms for clips, highlights, and basketball news. YouTube: ⁠https://youtu.be/HVWDuLJqVeA Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/26PbehIlW3KErYJ5cKiwV3?si=bc2e08d749b040f4⁠ Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/i-really-hoop-podcast/id1831444430⁠ All Platforms ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/ireallyhooppod⁠⁠ Listen Live and Follow Shine FM 99.9 on Social Media ⁠⁠https://radio.garden/listen/shine-fm-99-9/9LfEdLvD⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://shinefm.daystar.ac.ke⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4bXMvQDSopqgUwvRSnRxpCaumUYEyix⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/shinefm99.9⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ShineFM99.9⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@shinefmdigital⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://x.com/ShineRadioKE⁠⁠ Follow the Hosts Javan Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/javan_o_ekhalie⁠⁠ All Links: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/Javan_O_Ekhalie⁠⁠ Presley: https://www.instagram.com/presleyokoth7⁠⁠ Ethan: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ethan.karis_⁠⁠ Conrad: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/conrad_wambua

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  I Really Hoop Podcast

  LeBron Leaves Lakers! Ja Morant to Portland & Michael Jordan vs LeBron GOAT Debate | Ep. 30

  Jul 8, 202659 min

  The I Really Hoop Podcast hits a massive milestone as we broadcast live from the Daystar University Shine FM 99.9 studios for the big Episode 30! 🥳🔥 In this episode, Javan is finally reunited in the studio with main co-host Edu (Mini LeBron) for his first time at the Shine FM location! Alongside Presley, Ethan, and Conrad, the full crew is assembled to break down what is turning out to be the absolute wildest NBA Free Agency and off-season in basketball history. The basketball world has been pushed into absolute chaos with the earth-shattering news: LeBron James is officially leaving the Los Angeles Lakers! We debate where King James will land—is he pulling a Michael Jordan Wizards-style cash grab, heading home to Cleveland, joining a super-team with the Golden State Warriors, or taking over the New York Knicks? We also settle the ultimate basketball debate: Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James for the GOAT status. Conrad pulls out the actual historic stats from MJ’s infamous Washington Wizards years, sparking a heated face-off between the Jordan glazers and LeBron defenders. Chapters 00:00 Episode 30 Kickoff 00:25 Meet the Hosts 01:24 Milestone Thanks and Sub Push 01:56 Free Agency Chaos Begins 02:27 LeBron Wants Out 03:42 Where Does LeBron Land 05:39 Warriors Fit Debate 07:33 Conrad Joins and AD Angle 09:46 Warriors Last Chance Argument 12:51 Paul George and Trade Fallout 16:09 Jokic Luka Rumor Mill 18:44 Giannis to Heat and Bam Talk 19:33 Ja Morant to Portland 23:56 Portland Guard Logjam 26:04 Jaylen Brown Next Move 26:56 Quick Break and FIBA 3x3 Plug 27:47 Back From Break More Trade Madness 27:59 Bubble Ring and CP3 Meme 29:22 Finals Comeback and Wemby Critique 30:20 Fox Shooting Struggles 30:47 Layup Blunder Debate 32:18 Trade Fox For Harper 32:53 Jaylen Brown Exit Rumors 33:44 Kawhi Back To Toronto 34:34 Best Game Winner Arguments 35:33 LeBron Vs Jordan GOAT Fight 38:12 Jordan Wizards Years Breakdown 42:54 Iguodala And The Block 43:58 Nuggets Cap Space Jokic 46:07 LaMelo To Timberwolves Talk 46:29 Murray Contract Overpay 47:59 Kawhi Vs Harden Playoffs 49:25 All Star Counts Comparison 53:00 Predicting LeBron Next Team 55:12 Wrap Up And Shout Outs Drop your thoughts below. 🏀 Where will LeBron James sign for next season? 🏀 Did the Nuggets make a mistake paying Jamal Murray $53M annual? 🏀 Who is your ultimate GOAT: Michael Jordan or LeBron James? 🔔 Don't Miss Out 👍 Like this video if you love basketball 💬 Comment your perspective 🔔 Subscribe for in-depth basketball conversations ⭐ Rate us 5 stars on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📲 Follow I Really Hoop Podcast on all social media platforms for clips, highlights, and basketball news. YouTube: https://youtu.be/OSTkzfGGDsw?si=F-2XxRcxvJUch0ms Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26PbehIlW3KErYJ5cKiwV3?si=bc2e08d749b040f4 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ke/podcast/i-really-hoop-podcast/id1831444430 All Platforms ⁠https://linktr.ee/ireallyhooppod⁠ Listen Live and Follow Shine FM 99.9 on Social Media ⁠https://radio.garden/listen/shine-fm-99-9/9LfEdLvD⁠ ⁠https://shinefm.daystar.ac.ke⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4bXMvQDSopqgUwvRSnRxpCaumUYEyix⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/shinefm99.9⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/ShineFM99.9⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@shinefmdigital⁠ ⁠https://x.com/ShineRadioKE⁠ Follow the Hosts Javan Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/javan_o_ekhalie⁠ All Links: ⁠https://linktr.ee/Javan_O_Ekhalie⁠ Edu https://www.instagram.com/edmundi_o/ Presley Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/presleyokoth7⁠ Ethan Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ethan.karis_⁠ Conrad https://www.instagram.com/conrad_wambua Intro song "BASELINE" prod. by Haven Music ( ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@hAVENmusic-1⁠ )#IReallyHoopPodcast #LeBronJames #LeBronLeavesLakers #JaMorant #MichaelJordan #GOATDebate #NBAFreeAgency #NBATrades #KawhiLeonard #GiannisAntetokounmpo #JamalMurray #ShineFM #DaystarUniversity #NBAPodcast #BasketballPodcast #SportsPodcast

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