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
54 episodes
Andrew Wiener of West Central United on AAU and Playing the "Right Way"
In this episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, Steve Hartman covers everything from AAU, a look back at the 90s and early 2000s for inspiration and the college basketball transfer portalFeatured Interview: Andrew Wiener & ...
A Steep Price to go up 3-1 PLUS Where do Jokic & Gobert Rank All-Time?
The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a dominant 112-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. But as the old saying goes, "to whom much is given, much is required"—and the Wolves paid a heavy price at ...
The Suffocation Strategy: The Wolves’ Ferocious Defense Drives a 2-1 Series Lead
The Minnesota Timberwolves didn't just take a 2-1 series lead in Game 3—they physically dictated the terms of the matchup. In this episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, we break down the 113-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets through a...
Wolves Come Back to Tie the Series! PLUS A Look Ahead to Game 3
In this episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, host Steve Hartman breaks down the Minnesota Timberwolves' gritty 119-114 victory over the Denver Nuggets to tie the series at 1-1. We dive deep into a "Plus-Minus" analysis of the performa...
Mile High Malaise: Wolves Fall in Game 1 + Adjustments for Game 2
The Minnesota Timberwolves fell into a familiar trap in Game 1, showing flashes of brilliance followed by a lack of mental toughness and maturity. Host Steve Hartman breaks down why holding Denver to 116 points should have been a winning formul...
Wolves-Nuggets III: The Rubber Match & 2026 Playoff Preview
The NBA’s newest rivalry reaches its "WrestleMania" moment as the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets prepare for their third playoff meeting in four years. Host Steve Hartman is joined by Andrew Dukowitz (Zone...
2025–26 Timberwolves Season Recap & Player Report Cards
Steve Hartman returns to the Splash City Basketball Podcast to break down the Minnesota Timberwolves' 2025–26 regular season. After finishing with a record of 49-33—the exact same record as the previous season—the Wolves are heading to the "Mil...
Maize and Blue Blood: Michigan Ends the Big Ten’s National Title Drought
Michigan is back on top! In this live post-game reaction, host Steve Hartman breaks down the Wolverines' 69-63 victory over UConn to claim the 2026 National Championship. It was a gritty, defensive battle that saw Michigan overcome poor ...
Will the Big Ten FINALLY breakthrough with Michigan? Or will UCONN cement its legacy?
Will the Big Ten drought finally end? On this episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, host Steve Hartman breaks down a lopsided Final Four weekend that has set the stage for a historic Monday night in Indianapolis.Steve d...
From HS Champs to the Big Dance: The New Era of Physicality & Loyalty with Matt Askegaard
In this episode, Steve Hartman and guest Matt Askegaard dive into the changing identity of basketball at both the high school and collegiate levels. They explore the resurgence of "Bully Ball"—a physical style of play focus...
Final Four is set after UCONN stuns Duke + MN state boys tourney recap
In this immediate reaction episode, host Steve Hartman breaks down a weekend of absolute disbelief in the final Elite 8 game. After a refreshing spring break Steve returned just in time to witness one of the most stunning collapses in NC...
Sweet 16 Update & Is Cinderella Dead? + MN Boys State Tourney Preview with Marcus Fuller
In this jam-packed episode, Steven Hartman dives deep into the changing landscape of college basketball before shifting gears to preview the upcoming Minnesota State Boys Basketball Tournament.The Death of the Cinderella? Ste...
Live March Madness Show: Wisconsin is upset, Duke nearly falls & conversations about March Madness experiences
Host Steve Hartman takes the Splash City Basketball Podcast on the road for a live broadcast from Back Channel Brewing on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. It’s opening day of the 2026 NCA...
Gophers’ WBB Postseason Preview + Must-see 1st round games
In this episode, Steve Hartman is joined by Andrew Dukowitz from Zone Coverage to discuss a historic weekend at Williams Arena as the Gopher Women host the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament for the fir...
2026 March Madness is HERE! Bracket Breakdown & High-Stakes Sleepers
In this live stream episode ff the Splash City Basketball Podcast, host Steve Hartman is joined by longtime friend and bracket enthusiast Eric Quackenbush to dissect the newly revealed tournament field. Fresh off the selection show, the duo bre...
Coach Dave Richman on North Dakota State's Record-Breaking Run & The Road Back to the Dance
The Splash City Basketball Podcast is gearing up for the Big Dance! In this special Selection Sunday segment, we are joined by Dave Richman, head coach of the 14-seeded North Dakota State Bison.While this interview w...
Inside a Youth Hoops Association PLUS Wolves lose AGAIN & Gophers fall in BTT
The Minnesota Youth Athletic Services Grade State basketball tournament marks the end of the winter season for thousands of players across Minnesota. But while the players finally get a break, the work for local board members never stops. In th...
MN Girls State BB Tourney Preview with StarTribune's Cassidy Hettesheimer
The madness has officially arrived in Minnesota. As the girls state basketball tournament tips off at Williams Arena and the Maturi Pavilion, we are joined by Star Tribune and Strib Varsity reporter Cassidy Hettesheimer to break down the...
Around the Rim: The Wolves Offense + Gopher regular season recaps
In this episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, host Steve Hartman dives deep into the current state of the Timberwolves and Gophers. We'll break down the Timberwolves' recent performance, including a tough loss to Orlando, and discuss w...
The Road to Sioux Falls: Bringing the Big Stage to the Midwest with Terry Vandrovec
On today's episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast, we’re crossing the border to the center of Midwest basketball: Sioux Falls, South Dakota.While our focus is usually on the gyms of Minnesota, all roads lead to the Sanford ...
Defense, Recruiting & Program Building with Concordia College coach Tyler Bormann
In this episode, Steve Hartman sits down with Concordia College men's basketball head coach Tyler Bormann to recap a landmark season that saw the Cobbers secure their third straight trip to the MIAC tournament. Coach Borman...
The Tiger Tradition: Jacob Torgerson & the Mission in Morris
On this episode of Splash City, host Steve Hartman is joined by Jacob Torgerson, head coach of the #1 ranked in Class 2A Morris Area/Chokio-Alberta Tigers.The Tigers finished the regular season undefeated, but the ...
Shake Up in the CBB Top 10 + Bubble Watch (Why does the committee hate Mid-Majors?)
In this college basketball centric episode host Steve Hartman ranks his weekly top 10 college basketball teams (1:30) after a wild weekend in men's college basketball. Then he dives into the bubble (13:17). Who should be in? Why are...
The Final Tourney: A senior & her parent's perspective PLUS Bracket chaos & teams of the week
March is officially in the air! In this episode of the Splash City Basketball Podcast we’re going behind the scenes of a championship household. I’m joined by my niece, Lily Mahoney—a Senior leader and defending State Champ—and her mom, my sist...
March Madness Prep: Mid-Majors to Watch PLUS MN Teams of the Week
In this episode, host Steve Hartman walks through some of his mid-major teams that you'll want to know as you prepare for March Madness and preparing your bracket. From coast-to-coast Steve walks through what makes these teams dangers and poten...