Apr 30, 202643 minS3
What actually makes a basketball player improve? Not just drills. Not just talent. And definitely not just playing more games. In this episode, we were going back and forth trying to pick a topic… so we ended up having...
About this Podcast:
Welcome to the 3on3 Hoops Pod — the voice of 3on3 basketball and the secret sauce to player development. Hosted by Coach Kevin Roberts (3on3 Live) and Coach J (ScoreHoops 3on3), this podcast explores how small-sided basketball is transforming the game from the ground up. We break down why 3on3 basketball is such a powerful tool for player growth — building basketball IQ, confidence, and leadership faster than traditional formats. Whether you're a coach looking for fresh ways to train, a parent exploring better options for your athlete, or a player chasing the next level, you'll find insight, inspiration, and actionable takeaways in every episode. We cover: How to incorporate 3on3 into your practices and programs The science behind small-sided play Real stories of player transformation Interviews with 3on3 leaders, coaches, and innovators Updates on FIBA 3x3, BIG3, and the
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What is 3on3 Hoops Pod about?
Welcome to the 3on3 Hoops Pod, the voice of 3on3 basketball and the secret sauce to player development. Hosted by Coach Kevin Roberts (3on3 Live) and Coach J (ScoreHoops 3on3), this podcast explores how small-sided basketball is transforming the game from the ground up.
What has 3on3 Hoops Pod covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Why Some Players Get Better… and Others Don’t" (30 April 2026, 43 minutes), "They Gave Him 3 Practices. He Won FIBA MVP Anyway. | Caden Pierce | USA 3x3" (10 April 2026, 41 minutes), and "Why 3x3 Basketball Is Taking Over (Ft. The Voice of 3x3 Kyle Montgomery)" (1 April 2026, 50 minutes).
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3on3 Hoops Pod publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 39 minutes.
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Apr 10, 202641 minS3What does it actually take to compete in 3x3 basketball at the highest level? In this episode, we sit down with Caden Pierce — Ivy League Player of the Year at Princeton, USA Men's 3x3 National Team member, and MVP of...
Apr 1, 202650 minS3This might be the future of basketball. In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, we sit down with Kyle Montgomery — aka "The Voice" of 3x3 basketball and Olympic commentator — to break down what 3x3 really is… and why...
Mar 28, 202637 minS3After 50 episodes of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, we took a step back to break down what actually matters in player development. From overcoaching… to game reps… to the real difference between 3on3 and 5on5 — this episode is a...
Mar 19, 202652 minS3In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, we sit down with USA Basketball 3x3 National Team player Mitchell Hahn to talk about what it’s really like playing 3x3 at the highest level. From competing on the FIBA 3x3 World...
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Mar 11, 202638 minS33x3 basketball is gaining serious momentum — and it’s not just us saying it anymore. After two powerful interviews with Martin Dyan (Rise 3x3 UK) and Coach Ras Vanderloo (USA Basketball), we started noticing something...
Episode #47
Why Elite Coaches Are Paying Attention to 3x3 Basketball | Ras Vanderloo
Feb 25, 20261h 6mS3In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, we sit down with Coach Ras Vanderloo, longtime head coach at Sioux City East High School, USA Basketball coach, and one of the most respected voices in high school basketball...
Episode #46
3x3 Is a Movement — Not Just a Format
Feb 18, 202652 minS3In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, we take the conversation international. We’re joined by Martin Dyan, founder and CEO of Rise 3x3 in the UK — a year-round 3x3 basketball organization dedicated to growing the game...
Feb 4, 202651 minS3In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, we sit down with Coach Marcus Ludwig, head assistant coach for the boys varsity program at Baldwinsville High School in Syracuse, NY, for an honest, coach-to-coach conversation...
Jan 28, 202634 minS3Homeschool 3x3 basketball, skills clinics, and a different approach to player development. In this episode, Kevin and Coach J talk through what they’re building with each one of their 3on3 basketball programs and the...
Nov 5, 202525 minS2In this continuation of our Coaches Q&A series, Kevin Roberts and Coach J dig into the questions every coach eventually faces but rarely talks about openly: - How do I keep growing without a mentor? - How do I get my...
Oct 29, 202525 minS2In Part 1 of our Coaches Q&A series, Coach Kev and Coach J get real about the questions every youth coach faces but rarely admits: - How do I know when I’m coaching too much? - How do I get players to think for...
Oct 16, 202534 minS2In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, Coach Kevin and Coach J unpack one of the biggest coaching traps in youth basketball: overcoaching . They share real stories from their own sidelines about how constant talking and...
Oct 1, 202541 minS2In Part 2 of our interview with Olympic coach and mental toughness expert Shawnee Harle, we dive deeper into the psychology of sports: - Why confidence is overrated and the real difference between confidence and...
Episode #39
Why Players Lose Confidence Under Pressure | Mental Toughness Coach Shawnee Harle (Part 1)
Sep 23, 202526 minS2In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, we sit down with Coach Shawnee Harle, one of the most respected mental toughness coaches in basketball. With over 30 years of elite coaching experience, including two Olympics with...
Sep 9, 202531 minS2In this episode of the 3on3 Hoops Pod, we mix things up and cover a little bit of everything happening in the world of basketball and coaching: Big3 Champions & Takeaways — Our thoughts on the championship game...
Aug 26, 202531 minS2Confidence can make or break a young player’s development, on and off the court. In this episode, Kevin and Coach J dive deep into why kids lose confidence in basketball, the subtle signs coaches and parents should...
Aug 19, 202536 minS2In this episode, we step inside the Basketball Film Room to break down real game footage and reveal why so many 5-on-5 mistakes happen and how 3-on-3 habits naturally fix them. Coach Kevin and Coach J walk through...
Aug 12, 202533 minS2In this episode, we revisit one of our favorite conversations with legendary USA Basketball coach Don Showalter. A 10-time gold medal winner and one of the most respected leaders in youth development, Coach Showalter...
Episode #34
Why 3on3 Basketball Became My Life’s Work
Aug 5, 202524 minS2In this solo episode, Coach Kevin opens up about his personal journey from falling in love with basketball as a kid, to rediscovering his purpose through coaching, to launching a 3on3 league that’s giving overlooked...
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