Mike Neighbors

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

Those who know me well have been a part of these lists for years!

We’ve had debates. Many arguments. Near fist-fights over some topics.

But there has always been more to it than just the rankings.

Using as a countdown to 2027, will reveal some these favorites periodically in hopes that it will bring 2-3 minutes of escape from your busy days.

If helps you find perspective of context, develop a habit, become better organized, or find criteria in your beliefs… that will be a bonus…

Will also leave you each time with a favorite nugget of wisdom from my Papa Neighbors.

PS… Will not ever post publicly my #365 favorite human being

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

Never fly to Minneapolis without updating the Prince Playlist…. Who knew would be adding two “new releases”!!!!

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

This is what a Bobby Whitt, Jr. inside the park home run looks like to a 5yr old watching on…

Excitement builds every base he rounds…

Happy Mother’s Day to best mom ever @jaycistone for the City Connect lids and day at the park…

We love ya mom!!!

Also pictured… Bear sporting the @DallasWings arm sleeve over the cast…

Two wins on the day…

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

Season Openers feel like first day of school…

All 44 games count the same, but that first one always feels different…

Too old for butterflies, but the moths are still in there…

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

@Coach_Lynch @CoachLync @CoachJimBoone @CoachChrisMack Hey @CoachChrisMack… I think the AI version of us looks a little better than real life…

@CoachJimBoone you?

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

The combined 10-year run of no broken bones/stitches has come to an end…

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

@coachware @cb_basketball_ @CoachMikeBrey @CoachJay832 @CoachJimBoone @CoachKurtHines Most all were covered above….

Would just add the basketball season (at least in college) is played during all the biggest holidays!! Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter…

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

@CoachJeffBrazil Set some stadium records last night.

It’s what we do.

Next time we find some live music!!

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

@erineb17 @jaycistone Open invite!!

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

Best coach in the family is Rock Chalk!!!

Congrats @jaycistone

We love you mom!!!

[Kansas Women's Basketball @KUWBball]

🚨 Our Staff is Complete! 🌻

We have another Sunflower State native returning home.. let's welcome Jayci Stone back to Kansas as our new Assistant Coach!

#RockChalk x @jaycistone

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

#251’s

(Morning release)… more to come today to get back on track…

Challenge Day

The more you put into it, the more it will make sense.

🎧 share is top 3 game intro song of all-time on my list
🍿 share is part of 80s Brat Pack catalogue
📺 share is new limited series that watched in two days… true binge!!!

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

#252’s

A classic John Wooden clinic line was “You haven’t taught until they’ve learned”. It’s has been a staple of any staff we’ve ever built and a phrase we use with teams.

But, it was @sherricoale who I heard use the quote in today’s share.

That quote defined the “how well” you have to teach part.

“Can’t or Won’t” tactics are evident in great teams. Film room, role evaluation, self evaluation… it’s the final filter.

Her books are amazing.

She CAN write!!!

Best coach turned writer. (New list idea!!)

🎧 share hits different now that I’m a Texas resident
🍿 share is higher on my list than most peoples
📺 share is a rare medical-sitcom

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

@tonystaffiere It’s an oldie but a goodie!!

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

#253’s

This drill will separate your Shooters from your Makers…

Coach Louis Whorton… “nothing harder to coach than a confident poor shooter!!”

You decide if your gym is ready for this one because I’ve seen kids literally quit the game after failing at this one around the 12-15 range…

At very least, tests conditioning and mental toughness… maybe reveal some gritty players who can redefine their impact roles.

If you get player doing 21+’s please DM contact info…

🎧 is Broadway brilliance
🍿 is action adventure
📺 is courtroom classic

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

3 total makes to complete a 3
6 total makes to complete a 6
9 total makes to complete a 9

Etc…

The fewer attempts… the less distance around the balls… the less stamina required.

Make shots = no required trips around the balls

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

#254’s

Another “Here’s Your Sign” thought…

Reminder… guilty of them all myself… so not judging… just sayin!

🎧 share is a warmup mix staple without question. If this one doesn’t hype you up, you probably never had a big game moment

🍿 share is often one people strongly disagree with seeing this “low”. Must always remind that it’s really not low when considering number of movies on list… context matters

📺 share had a crazy premise that worked… a lot of shows during that age were so cookie-cutter so this one rose above the rest.

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

#255’s

68 teams make the Big Dance… so we that deep on today’s ranking of best basketball experiences…

Hate term bucket list but might apply here.

Could be a checklist to start your own…

What can I add to my must see/do list?

🎧 share is a deep, dark banger
🍿 share is a Pixar standard
📺 share is outside normal genre

[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

@klhoops @LBoogie213 Back in the day hired a taxi driver and followed him from the airport because my Mapquest printoffs got wet walking rental car to watch Rutan play…. So many stories on that building!

[Dallas Wings @DallasWings]

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[Mike Neighbors @coachneighbors]

#256’s

Year #32 Coaching…. Team #60…

@codyjohnson dropped this one in 2021 and has been the first song on ever new year’s playlist…. Written by Ben Stennis and Matt Rogers…

@KidRock has a version out that is an added verse…

Reminder…

“If you got a dream chase it, cause a dream won’t chase you back”

Countdown Shares
🎤 share honors an icon
🎦 share caused still causes nightmares
📺 share is worth finding on DVD

[Dallas Wings @DallasWings]

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