X's and Joe's, part of the Back Home Network, is a podcast that lets you eavesdrop on an ongoing, 25-year conversation between two friends and Indiana University grads who have an unusual passion for exploring the formula for winning in today’s modern college basketball.
Hosted by Bob Moats (cbobmoats) and Mike Wiemuth (iu-in-philly), this show examines trends in recruiting, metrics, strategy, and coaching -- with an emphasis on debunking myths and challenging popular assumptions.
And while Bob and Mike's rooting interests may lie with the Hoosiers, this show takes an expansive view of the college basketball landscape beyond just Bloomington.
In other words, it's a show for ALL serious college hoops fans who truly appreciate the nuances of the sport.
In Episode 4 of Xs and Joes, Mike Wiemuth (iu-in-philly) and Bob Moats (cbobmoats) tell the origin story of The Sweet Spot™ -- what it is, how it came about, and what it means for hanging banners.
In this episode ...
Segment 1: How Two Frequent Title Winners Tried Change The Game?
- Get Dudes and Win- The Blended Recruiting Tracks to Titles (Slides 1 and 2)
- The Calipari Doctrine: Talent Over Experience Every Time (Slide 3)
- Coach K Becomes a Disciple of the OAD Strategy (Slide 3)
Segment 2: What Did Blended Tracks Look Like During the OAD Transition?
- Butler, VCU, and Wichita State- Mid Major Breakthroughs
- Purdue- The Baby Boilers, Effective Players, then a Quest for Higher Level Talent
- Indiana- A Total Rebuild, A Movement and A Rapid Decline
Segment 3: What Were The Consequences of The Heavy OAD Teams?
- 2016 and 2017- How Villanova and UNC were different (Slide 4)
- Two Tracks and the Baby Blue Utopian Spot
- The Sweet Spot of The Highest Level of Talented Players Staying For Multiple Years (Slides 5-10)
Epilogue: Dean Wormer Talks with Cal and Coach K (Slide 11)
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