Have you sprained your ankle? In this episode we talk with Dr. Martina Randall board certified fellowship trained surgeon who specializes in the foot and ankle in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Randall, is a former college basketball athlete who brings a

Osgood Schlatters 101 ft Jason Goumas

Dec 29th, 2020 29m 32s

Do you have painful bump underneath your kneecap? Do you have pain running, jumping or going downstairs?In this episode Marco discusses with Jason Goumas all things about Osgood Schlatters. We talk about some of the signs and symptoms and the

Plantar Fasciitis & Achilles Tendonitis ft Dr. Cherene Toscano

Nov 18th, 2020 37m 16s

In this episode Marco talks with Dr. Cherene Toscano regarding chiropractic care in basketball as well as preventable injuries. One of the biggest things we talk about is the frequency of these basketball injuries and how they can be preventabl

Jumper's Knee 101

Oct 7th, 2020 24m 1s

Do you have pain below your knee cap? Do you have jumpers knee? In this episode The Basketball Doctors Gabe and Marco talk about jumpers knee. They talk about what exactly jumpers knee is and the physiology behind the injury. They also talk abo

Knee Arthritis & Hoopers ft Dr. Ugo Ihekweazu

Jul 7th, 2020 37m 56s

Does your knee pop/crack? Are you worried that you will get arthritis because of playing basketball? In this episode Marco discusses with Dr. Ugo Ihekweazu Hip and Knee replacement surgeon at Texas Orthopedic Hospital. We talk about what is th

The Art of Shooting ft Connor Jean

Jun 22nd, 2020 28m 41s

Do you want to improve your shot mechanics? Do you want to become a better shooter? In this episode, Marco discusses with Connor Jean what he looks for when he is analyzing a jump shot. We go over whether you should bend at the knees or the hip

The Road To Becoming An Orthopedic Surgeon Ft. Dr. Thompson

Jun 15th, 2020 22m 30s

Have you wondered what it takes to become an orthopedic Surgeon? In this episode Marco talks to Dr. Sean Thompson regarding his unique path in becoming an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Thompson gives his advice for any aspiring orthopedic surgeons. D

Discovering Your True Identity ft Minority Psychology Network

Jun 8th, 2020 44m 13s

Do you know your true identity? This is a tough question for basketball players in discovering what their true identity is besides playing basketball. In the NBA, DeMar DeRozan and KevIn Love have came out publicly and discussed the mental heal

Why You Need To Be Strong For Basketball ft Mike Chatman

May 26th, 2020 29m 20s

Are you in the weight room as well as playing basketball? In this episode Marco discusses with Mike Chatman Strength coach for Stanford University Mens Basketball. We discuss what are the important implications of beings strong in basketball. O

Managing Basketball In Game Injuries ft Marco Nunez

May 18th, 2020 32m 48s

Have you ever sprained your ankle during a game and did not know what to do after?In this episode, we discuss with Marco Nunez former Los Angeles Lakers athletic trainer on his experience as an athletic trainer. Marco also discusses what is op

Strength Training for the Female Athlete ft. Jeremy Golden

May 11th, 2020 40m 18s

In this episode Marco discusses with Jermey Golden Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for University of Virginia's Women Basketball Team regarding strength training for the female athlete. Jermey discusses how he first assess the female athlet

Student Athletic Experience ft Bobby Fisk

May 7th, 2020 33m 9s

Want to know what to expect as a student athlete? In this episode we talk about student athletic experiences an dhow to optimize that experience to get the best out of it. Bobby goes into what he expects from his players and what culture he ins

Basketball Hand/wrist Injuries ft Dr. Amar Patel

May 4th, 2020 31m 36s

Did you ever jam your finger? Have you had a wrist or hand injury?In this episode Marco discusses with Dr. Amar Patel all things wrist and finger injuries. We go over what exactly is a jammed finger, also if you should keep playing on a jammed

Home Basketball Skills Training ft Paul Easton

Apr 30th, 2020 30m 19s

How are you preparing for basketball this offseason? Are you playing NBA 2k or are you training at home?In this episode Marco discusses with Paul Easton on what athletes should be doing at home. During this time that gyms are closed athletes c

Cultivating a Culture ft. Coach Chase Cameron

Apr 28th, 2020 35m 24s

Have you ever had a really good workout in the gym by yourself or with your teammates? Where you felt super energized, competitive yet collaboration, and felt a sense of community? How about days where you really struggled to get into the gym o

You tore your ACL, now what?

Apr 27th, 2020 27m 13s

In this episode The Basketball Doctors discuss the big question of what to do after an ACL tear. Gabe discusses the research behind being a coper and a non coper. A coper is someone who doesn't have an ACL but functions perfectly without it. A

3 Dimensional Strengthening w/Justin Landry

Apr 23rd, 2020 30m 45s

Justin Landry joined Georgia State Men’s Basketball as the Basketball Performance Coach in April 2019 after three years at UC Davis. Prior to UC Davis, Justin had stops at Troy University, University of Texas, Tennessee State University, Baylor

Sleep & Recovery ft. Dr. Jay Khorsandi

Apr 21st, 2020 30m 23s

Have you had days where you've woken up feeling tired, fatigued, or lacked the energy to start your day? Have you thought about how good or bad your sleep hygiene actually is? How about identifying your daily habits in the morning and through

Why Thoracic Mobility is Important for Hoopers

Apr 20th, 2020 24m 32s

In this episode Marco and Gabe discuss why thoracic spine mobility is important for basketball players. We discuss how thoracic mobility will help improve the way you move on the court, decrease stress on the joints above and below as well as h

Nutrition in Basketball ft Briana Butler RD

Apr 16th, 2020 26m 49s

Do you feel tired or sluggish during basketball games?Do you know when to eat and what to eat during and after a basketball game?In this episode Marco discusses with Briana Butler RD about all tings nutrition in basketball. We talk about what

Ernie De Los Angeles MS, ATC, CSCS - Head S&C Coach with the King’s G-League.

Apr 14th, 2020 35m 30s

Episode ft. Ernie De Los Angeles MS, ATC, CSCS - Head S&C Coach with the King’s G-League.In this episode, Gabe discusses with Ernie his journey to becoming the head S&C Coach for the Stockton Kings. We provide recommendation for coaches/traine

Ankle Mobility with The Basketball Doctors

Apr 13th, 2020 18m 38s

What’s up everyone, trying something a little different with us discussing key basketball related topics, summary of previous week’s podcast episodes, and glimpse into this week’s podcast episodes. This week is focused around ankle mobility. We

ACL Rehab Meets Research ft Adam Barrack

Apr 9th, 2020 39m 3s

Are you currently rehabbing from ACL reconstruction? Is knee valgus also known as knee coming in good or bad?In this episode Marco discusses with Adam Barrack Biomechanist/strength coach on all things ACL reconstruction from research to rehab

Why basketball players should squat ft Brandon Joyner

Apr 6th, 2020 39m 58s

In this episode Marco discusses with Brandon Joyner Head G league Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers about the squat. We talk about why the squat movement is important for all basketball players. We go into how differen

Concussions in Basketball ft. Dr. Nithin Natwa MD

Apr 3rd, 2020 29m 38s

In this episode Marco discusses with Dr. Nithin Natwa about all things concussions. Dr. Nithin talks about what causes a concussion and how not only football players are at risk but basketball players are at great risk for concussions due to th