Episodes

  • Hoops Talk 3-18-26

    Hoops Talk 3-18-26
    Mar 20 2026
    The UH Men's team is heading to the NCAA Tournament! And nobody gets you better prepped for Thursday's game than Hoops Talk on Fox Sports 990! Jeff and Jackson have 2 hours this week to talk to tourney-bound head coaches and more. University of Hawaii Head Coach Eran Ganot leads things off, reflecting on UH's win in the Big West Tournament and the challenges of facing #4 seed Arkansas on Thursday. Randy Bennett of St. Mary's University, also tourney-bound, shares his insights next and the challenges his team faces. Former UH assistant and current TCU head coach Jamie Dixon is next up as his team prepares to face Ohio State on Thursday. NCAA Division II tourney participant HPU and their head coach Jesse Nakanishi reflect on their time in the tournament. Johnny White of Spectrum Sports breaks down Hawaii / Arkansas with the guys next. Then a very special segment--former UH players Troy Ostler and Nerijas Puida talk with Jackson and Jeff about their experience with UH in the NCAA tournament 25 years ago. It's a full show, 2 hours full of predictions and full of memories, this week!
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Hoops Talk 3-11-26

    Hoops Talk 3-11-26
    Mar 20 2026
    It's a full 90 minutes of Big West Tournament talk with Jeff Portnoy and Jackson Wheeler on Hoops Talk. The UH Men's team has received a double-bye into the semi-finals, after finishing second in conference play. Who are they likely to match up with come Friday? Jeff and Jackson discuss it and welcome plenty of incredible guests--starting off with UH Head Coach Eran Ganot. The inside look at the team, right before the tournament--only here on Hoops Talk! Other guests this week: Cal State Fullerton head coach Dedrique Taylor, UC Irvine head coach Russell Turner, Johnny White of Spectrum Sports, along with Brian McInnis of Spectrum Sports.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Hoops Talk 3-4-26

    Hoops Talk 3-4-26
    Mar 20 2026
    The craziness of March is here! Jackson Wheeler and special guest host Brian McInnis get you prepped for the final weekend of games of the regular season on Hoops Talk this week. Jackson & Brian look ahead to the weekend, then welcome guests Chris Acker--head coach of Long Beach State--and Big West Assistant Commissioner Dominic Drury to talk about the Big West Tournament next week! Jackson and Brian round out the show talking not only about the challenges the men's team faces, but also spend time focusing on the Rainbow Wahine, on a hot streak heading into the Big West Tournament.
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    49 mins
  • Hoops Talk 2-25-26

    Hoops Talk 2-25-26
    Mar 20 2026
    A great episode of Hoops Talk as the season comes down to the final stretch of games. Jackson Wheeler and special guest host Brian McInnis from Spectrum Sports talk about the week that was in the Big West Conference and UH success this season...then talk with two of the best coaches in the Big West (and upcoming UH opponents!). First up--Dedrique Taylor from Cal State Fullerton and then Jonothan Metzger-Jones from UC Davis. The show rounds out with our media guest...and usual lead host...Jeff Portnoy, calling in from the mainland!
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    48 mins
  • Hoops Talk 2-18-26

    Hoops Talk 2-18-26
    Feb 19 2026
    An all-time University of Hawaii basketball legend starts the show this week on Hoops Talk: AC Carter, who will be honored at the home court at Stan Sheriff Center on Saturday night. Get caught up with AC and what the honor means to him. The guys then talk about the week that was with the UH men's team, including an inexplicable loss this past week. Mike DeGeorge, head coach of Cal Poly joins next to talk about his team and the Big West overall. Johnny White from Spectrum Sports adds his perspective on what to expect this coming week to wrap things up!
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    50 mins
  • Hoops Talk 2-11-26

    Hoops Talk 2-11-26
    Feb 19 2026
    The University of Hawaii basketball season continues to be a really good one, but what are some of the issues as we get closer and closer to tournament time? Jeff Portnoy and Jackson Wheeler talk about those and talk with UH's next opponent head coach--Andy Newman of Cal State Northridge. The guys then sit down with Dominic Drury of the Big West Conference to discuss not only this season, but big changes coming next season with UH's departure for the Mountain West. And our media guest this week, Stephen Tsai of the Star-Advertiser, gives his perspective on what to expect from UH this coming weekend.
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    52 mins
  • Hoops Talk 2-4-26

    Hoops Talk 2-4-26
    Feb 6 2026
    University of Hawaii men's basketball remains at the top of the conference...and Jeff Portnoy and Jackson Wheeler breakdown the loss at UC Irvine and the victory at Long Beach State to kick off this episode of Hoops Talk. The guys then turn to their first guest, Eric Bovaird--head coach of Chaminade University men's team--to hear about his team's journey in their conference in Division II. Hawaii's next opponent is UC San Diego, and Jeff & Jackson talk with Triton play-by-play announcer Steve Quis about the challenge Hawaii will face on Saturday. The show wraps with a media guest every week, and this week it's Brian McInnis from Spectrum Sports.
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    51 mins
  • Hoops Talk 1-28-26

    Hoops Talk 1-28-26
    Jan 31 2026
    The UH men's basketball team faces two big games on the road this week, one at UC Irvine and the other at Long Beach State--and Jeff Portnoy and Jackson Wheeler break it all down on Hoops Talk! UC Irvine Associate coach Ali Ton joins the program to give the opponent perspective on the upcoming matchup, then University of Hawaii men's head coach Eran Ganot follows up to talk about not only this game, but the very successful season so far! Finishing things up, our media guest Johnny White of Spectrum Sports.
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    51 mins