2 Shots & The Ball-Podcast

Hosted by brothers Mike & Jim McAndrews, we dive into all things basketball, current events, and engaging conversations with people impacting their community.

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Our goal is to provide insight on the game from both sides of the whistle. Along with guests who have coached and officiated at a high level.

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🏆 "There were definitely signs." 🏀
Coach Gjon Gjokaj breaks down some of the early signs during the season that let him know the 2022 DLS squad was built for a State Championship run.
#HighSchoolBasketball #Basketball #Coaching #Hoops

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High School ➡️ JUCO ➡️ DII
Wayne State Asst Coach Gjon Gjokaj breaks down the major differences between them all.
#CollegeBasketball #HighSchoolBasketball #Hoops #Coach

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🏀🎙️Gjon Gjokaj blames Rod Lackey 🔥😂
​Wayne State's own shares a classic story about one of our favorite officials on the whistle. Hit play for the full interaction!
#CollegeBasketball #JUCO #Referee #Coach #Hoops

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🏀🎙️Gjon Gjokaj blames Rod Lackey 🔥😂
​Wayne State's own shares a classic story about one of our favorite officials on the whistle. Hit play for the full interaction!
#CollegeBasketball #JUCO #Referee #Coach #Hoops

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Good coaches copy, great coaches steal. 🏀

​Wayne State Assistant Coach Gjon Gjokaj breaks down the legendary mentors who shaped his approach to the game, and why studying the best is the ultimate cheat code for success.
#Basketball #CollegeBasketball #Coaching #Hoops

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Episode 23 just dropped! Mike is joined by Wayne State University Assistant Coach Gjon Gjokaj. Who is one of the best talent evaluators and tactical minds in the game. 🏀🔥

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WE'RE BACK!!!!!
This week we sit down with current Wayne State Men's Basketball Asst Coach @coach_djokaj

You won't want to miss this one.

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EMU asst coach @coach_niz talks about how a conversation about a recruit led to a job offer at Cal State Fullerton.
#Coach #CollegeCoach #CollegeBasketball #Basketball #NCAA

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Eastern Michigan asst coach @coach_niz talks about character in the recruiting process.
#Coach #collegebasketball #Recruiting #Basketball

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🚨Episode 22 just dropped🚨
New Eastern Michigan assistant coach @coach_niz talks about his journey from High School, JUCO, and now D1 coach.
#CollegeBasketball #Hoops #Basketball #Coach

https://t.co/WpEeeEmj3w

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🚨New Guest Alert🚨

This week we will be joined by Eastern Michigan's newest assistant coach @hnizam24

One of the rising stars in College basketball.

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Congratulations to our co-host Jim McAndrews who will be entering the Detroit Catholic League Hall of Fame on June 8th!
#HighSchoolBasketball #HOF #CHSL

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Dakota head coach Paul Tocco talks about Chris Flynn and Mike Giannone and the impact they have had on his coaching career.
#HighSchoolBasketball #Mentors #Basketball

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Mike expresses his heartfelt gratitude for the incredible outpouring of support from Cardinal Mooney, St. Marys, and the coaching community across the state during his daughter’s recent health scare with Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. The kindness, prayers, and encouragement have meant so much to his family.

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🚨Episode 21 Coming Soon!🚨

Featuring one of the most successful 🏀 coaches in the MAC.
Veteran Head Coach from Dakota High Schol,
Paul Tocco will join the pod!

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Mike talks about why he likes to sit alone at his own kids games and let his kids play, listen to their coach, and work some things out.
#YouthSports #Basketball

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Jim talks about a game he officiated early in the season and a fan incident that this video trending on social media.
#HighSchoolBasketball #Referee

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Host Mike McAndrews talks about the recent decision by the MHSAA to immediately allow NIL for HS athletes in Michigan.
#NIL #MHSAA #HighSchoolBasketball

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Episode 20!!!
Brothers Mike and Jim McAndrews discuss the High School basketball season up to February and tackle important topics like, player behavior, NIL, and why Jim was trending earlier in the season.
#HighSchoolSports​ # HighSchoolBasketball #Hoops​

https://t.co/37vmcj0z72

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Episode 20!!!
Brothers Mike and Jim McAndrews discuss the High School basketball season up to February and tackle important topics like, player behavior, NIL, and why Jim was trending earlier in the season.
#HighSchoolSports​ # HighSchoolBasketball #Hoops​

https://t.co/37vmcj0z72