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Splash City Basketball Podcast
Splash City is your go-to basketball podcast, diving deep into all the basketball that matters in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. From tactical breakdowns and recruiting news to live game commentary, we cover it all from the land of 10,000 lakes.
Episodes
25 episodes
Former Badger Jared Berggren on Badgers/Gophers Rivalry, NIL, Euro Ball, Training & much more!
In this episode, we break down an electric finish in one of the most intense rivalries in college sports following Tuesday's heart-stopping Wisconsin vs. Minnesota clash. Host Steve Hartman is joined by Princeton, MN native and Wisconsin Badger...
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Episode 25
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34:21
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St. Francis' Kyle Waterworth on Coaching and Family in Basketball
In this episode, host Steve Hartman welcomes St. Francis High School girls basketball coach Kyle Waterworth. The two discuss Kyle's transition from coaching boys to girls basketball, driven by his desire to watch his daughters play. He outlines...
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Episode 24
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45:14
CBB Surprises, Disappointments & Latest Top 10
In this episode, Steve talks the Wolves latest in over Miami and Rudy Gobert's monster impact. But the main topic is an exciting night in college basketball. Near upsets for Michigan and Kansas, Florida gets right, and Houston survi...
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Episode 23
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22:20
How Officiating & Perspective Redefined Matt Askegaard PLUS Teams of the Week
This week, Steve Hartman is joined by long-time friend, coach, former official and a pillar of the Minnesota basketball community, Barnesville Trojans Head Boys Coach Matt Askegaard. With a resume that includes head coaching stints for both boy...
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Episode 22
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51:53
Holiday (Hoops) Wishlists PLUS Final College Top 10 of 2025
In this special Christmas Eve edition of the Splash City Basketball podcast, Steve lists out his 4 items on the basketball wishlist as well as shares some wishes from listeners.Steve finishes the year with the final men's college basketb...
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Episode 21
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16:35
Kevin McKenzie, Head Coach of the Eagan Wildcats PLUS Teams of the Week
Is defense still the secret to winning in the shot-clock era? This episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast goes inside the huddle with Kevin McKenzie, head coach of the 4A #7 ranked Eagan Wildcats. Coach McKenzie br...
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Episode 20
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38:20
Dec 18, 2025: Timberwolves Mid-Year Review with Andrew Dukowitz
One-third of the way through 2025, the Minnesota Timberwolves are right in the thick of a crowded West. Steve Hartman and Andrew Dukowitz (The Missing Wolves Podcast and ZoneCoverage.com) break down the biggest surprises of the year, the evolut...
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Episode 19
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1:10:07
Dec 12, 2025: Weekend Primer of NBA Cup, Timberwolves and more
Steve gets you ready for the weekend of basketball. NBA Cup semi-finals taking place in Las Vegas. Can anyone slow down the Thunder and will we see an NBA Finals preview?The Timberwolves have an important weekend ahead at Gol...
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Episode 18
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14:27
Dec 7, 2025: McDaniels' Breakout & Wolves' Surge | Big Stage Classic Takeaways
The Minnesota Timberwolves are climbing the standings, but the biggest story might be their rising two-way star. Host Steve Hartman dives deep into Jaden McDaniels' massive breakout, revealing how he went from a defensive stopper to one ...
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Episode 17
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28:18
Dec 2, 2025: J Schwartz from East Metro Wave AAU joins PLUS How I Keep Up on High School Scores
Steve is joined by J Schwartz, Director of the East Metro Wave AAU program. They touched on a lot of subjects starting with J's story as a Park High coach and what brought him to start East Metro Wave. They also discussed coaching a...
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Episode 16
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43:33
Nov 25, 2025: Wolves collapse TWICE, plus my college top 10 list
Steve breaks down the Wolves back-to-back excruciating losses. What happened in Sacramento 3 nights after a collapse in Phoenix?! How much is on head coach Chris Finch? It's a brutal trend that doesn't seem fixable with this current group of pl...
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Episode 15
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28:30
From the NCC to the Summit: A conversation with Ben Brickson on UND basketball
This week on Splash City Basketball, we dive deep into the heart of Upper Midwest hoops history! Host Steve Hartman welcomes UND basketball alum Ben Brickson, a key player from the 1995 North Central Conference (NCC) Championship team, to explo...
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Episode 14
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28:28
Nov 17, 2025: Wolves go 2-1, National Signing Day PLUS my Bucket List venues!
In this episode Steve breaks down the past week in the NBA and for the Timberwolves and college. We also look at some of the notable Minnesota prep hoopers committing to play college basketball.Finally, I give my Bucket List of college b...
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Episode 13
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33:08
Nov 12, 2025: St. Thomas Opens a New Arena & New NBA Fan Experiences
In this episode Steve reviews the brand-new $180M Lee & Penny Anderson Arena, home to the St. Thomas Tommies. Plus, Derek Bolden joins to talk all things NBA fandom, including updates at Target Center and the Wolves new app, plu...
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Episode 12
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28:06
Wolves Struggling to Find Defense, Wemby and the Spurs, PLUS Fab Freshman
November 7, 2025It's been a while since we talked NBA and the Minnesota Timberwolves so...1:07 Steve is joined by Tyler & Tate for a long segment talking Wolves who sit at 4-4 through 8 games. What's up with the defense? What...
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Episode 11
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32:27
Opening Night Games to Watch PLUS Mid-Major Preview
The college basketball season is officially here. It's never too early to start thinking about upsets in your bracket. 2:03 Games to watch on opening night, Monday, Nov 3rd including defending national champion Florida AND potential...
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Episode 10
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26:12
Big East Preview: Is it a Two Horse Race?
Steve breaks down the Big East conference for the 2025-26 season. Coming off their first Big East championship in 25 years, St. John's looks to defend its title against highly ranked UConn. Rick Pitino. Dan Hurley. What else can you...
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Episode 9
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18:29
SEC Preview: Will the SEC (again) be the best conference?
Steve breaks down the top of the SEC, the other contenders, key coaching changes and picks his darkhorse to win the best college basketball conference in the country. With a mass exodus of the league's leading scorers things could g...
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Episode 8
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19:35
Episode 7: ACC Preview - Who can take down Duke?
We're back with our ACC Preview looking at 3 storylines and a darkhorse.1. Will anyone challenge Duke this year? Is Louisville ready? And how hot is the seat in Chapel Hill?2. New coaches are everywhere, including at some of the b...
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Episode 7
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12:00
Episode 6: Big 12 Preview
Will Houston continue running the Big 12 as they have in their first two seasons in the league? Will Kansas experience a resurgence behind freshman star Darryn Peterson or will the other star freshman, AJ Dybantsaa and BYU stake their cla...
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Episode 6
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19:36
Episode 5: Big Ten Preview (Is this the year?!)
In this episode Steve and his friend Tyler talk all things Big Ten. Who will challenge Purdue? Will the Big Ten finally break the national title drought? All this and more in the Splash City Basketball Podcast. 0:00 Intro and musin...
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Episode 5
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33:52
Episode 4: Gophers Intrasquad Scrimmage & Best Foods to Get at a Game
In this episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, host Steve Hartman gets the first look at Niko Medved's 2025-2026 Minnesota Golden Gophers men's basketball team. Steve brought his son and two of his buddies for in-depth analysis and hot ...
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Episode 4
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31:51
Episode 3: Lynx Collapse, NBA Training Camp & Predictions, PLUS St. Thomas looking for tourney bid
In this episode host Steve Hartman welcomes the first guest on the Splash City Basketball Podcast as his buddy Tate provides his thoughts on the Lynx collapsing (1:28), both on the scoreboard and in keeping their cool.Then they dive into...
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Episode 3
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58:24
Episode 2: New Era for Gophers, Recruiting Buzz & Lynx Legacy
Episode 2: New Era for Gophers, Recruiting Buzz & Lynx Legacy1:31 Niko Medved is the new men's basketball coach at Minnesota4:43 New look Golden Gophers roster15:00 Expectations for Medved in year 116:26 Local recruiting...
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Episode 2
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38:44