Episodes
Fran Fraschilla is joined by NBA G League Ignite star and 2022 lottery hopeful Dyson Daniels. The two talk about why he chose to play in the G League instead of going to college, how his Australian basketball background has helped him in the US, his goal of playing for the Australian National Team, and a whole lot more.
Published 01/20/22
Fran Fraschilla is joined by Baylor Bears freshman Jeremy Sochan. The two talk about what his freshman year has been like so far, why he chose to play at Baylor, how playing rugby and soccer helped his basketball development, why playing for the Polish National Team means so much to him, and more.
Published 01/13/22
Fran Fraschilla is joined by David Hein of the Taking The Charge podcast (https://takingthecharge.substack.com). The two talk about the current state of play in the EuroLeague and how Covid is affecting the season, which countries are producing the most underage talent, the best prospects across all of Europe, and more.
Published 01/06/22
Fran Fraschilla takes you through the highlights from some of our favorite episodes of World of Basketball from 2021. Featured guests include Sandro Mamukelashvili, Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua, Charles Bassey, Josh Giddey, Amadou Fall, Brian Goorjian, Jeff Van Gundy, Boban Marjanovic, and Patty Mills.
Published 12/30/21
This week, we replay Fran's chat with Jeff Van Gundy. The two chat about what was a terrific Olympics, talking not only about Team USA gold medal campaign, but all of the other players, teams, and FIBA rules that impressed Van Gundy throughout the tournament.
Published 12/23/21
Fran Fraschilla is joined by Gonzaga Point Guard Andrew Nembhard to talk about the Bulldogs 2021-2022 season, the rise of Canada Basketball and his basketball journey.
Published 12/16/21
Fran Fraschilla is joined by Dallas Mavericks Forward Maxi Kleber to talk about his journey from Germany to the NBA.
Published 12/09/21
Fran Fraschilla is joined by Dan Grunfeld to talk about his new book By The Grace of The Game.
Published 12/02/21
Fran Fraschilla is joined by Brooklyn Nets Guard Patty Mills this week. The two talk about Australia medaling at the Olympics, his time at St Mary's and joining the Brooklyn Nets this past summer.
Published 11/25/21
Fran Fraschilla is joined by the Dallas Mavericks Center Boban Marjanović for the World of Basketball Season 2 premiere. The two talk about his path to the NBA, what makes Serbia basketball culture so special and what he hopes to accomplish in the 2021-2022 NBA season.
Published 11/18/21
Season 2 of World of Basketball with Fran Fraschilla will debut late this week. Enjoy interesting conversations with some of the biggest international basketball players hooping it up domestically or across the world. Hear informative interviews from scouts, coaches, executives and players as they discuss the global expansion of the game of basketball and more.
Published 11/14/21
In the final episode of World of Basketball for this season, Fran Fraschilla is joined by Team USA's Jeff Van Gundy. The two wrap up what was a terrific Olympics, talking not only about Team USA gold medal campaign, but all of the other players, teams, and FIBA rules that impressed Van Gundy throughout the tournament.
Published 08/11/21
This week, we replay Fran's chat with the Head Coach of the Australian Boomers Brian Goorjian. The two talk about his preparation for the Olympics, the chemistry that the Australian players have with one another, what an Olympic gold medal would mean to Australia, and a whole lot more.
Published 08/04/21
Fran Fraschilla is joined by John Hollinger of The Athletic. The two talk about how he developed PER, how he made his way to the Grizzlies front office, and how he uses analytics to determine the transition between mid-level European leagues and the NBA. Plus he gives us his thoughts on some of the international players tipped to go in the first round of the NBA Draft.
Published 07/29/21
Fran Fraschilla is joined by Mike DeCourcy of Sporting News. The two talk about the upcoming Olymics, their thoughts on Coach Popovic, how international players have changed basketball, the changing landscape of college basketball, and more.
Published 07/22/21
Fran Fraschilla is joined by former Florida Gators star and 3x3 World Cup Champion Canyon Barry. The two talk about the sport of 3x3 basketball, his upbringing in the Barry household, the science behind underhand free throws, and more.
Published 07/15/21
With the Tokyo Olympics right around the corner, Fran takes a look at some of the best teams in the tournament using audio from previous episodes of World of Basketball. Guests that appear in this episode include: - Jerry Colangelo - Sergio Scariolo - Andrew Gaze - Brian Goorjian - Chris Anstey - Jeff Van Gundy - Lauren Jackson - Luis Scola
Published 07/08/21
Fran Fraschilla is joined by former NBA first-round draft pick and two-time Olympian Chris Anstey. The two talk about Ben Simmons' decision to withdraw from the Olympics, why representing your country is so special, the culture of Boomers basketball, what it was like playing alongside Steve Nash, and a whole lot more. You can also find Anstey's new book "Tall Tales" at chrisanstey.com.au
Published 07/01/21
Fran Fraschilla is joined by the Washington Wizards' 2020 lottery pick Deni Avdija. The two talk about how his rehab is coming along, what he learned from his first year in the NBA, what it was like playing for Maccabi Tel Aviv from such a young age, and a whole lot more.
Published 06/24/21
Fran Fraschilla is joined by former Kansas Jayhawk and European Basketball Legend Keith Langford. The two talk about what it takes for an American to succeed in Europe, why he chose to attend Kansas University, how he made his way to Europe after college, the experience of playing in Russia, and a whole lot more.
Published 06/17/21
Fran Fraschilla is joined by the Head Coach of the Australian Boomers Brian Goorjian. The two talk about his preparation for the Olympics, the chemistry that the Australian players have with one another, what an Olympic gold medal would mean to Australia, and a whole lot more.
Published 06/10/21
Fran Fraschilla is joined by David Hein of heinnews.com to preview this weekend's Euroleague Final Four. Then, we hear from a handful of previous guests (including Luis Scola, Kyle Hines, Rick Pitino, Ettore Messina, Kevin Pangos, Errick McCollum and Davide Moretti) about what makes the Euroleague so special.
Published 05/27/21
Fran Fraschilla is joined by the President of the new Basketball Africa League, Amadou Gallo Fall. The two talk about what the goals of the BAL are, the rise of African representation in basketball, how he got to where he is now, and a whole lot more.
Published 05/13/21
Fran Fraschilla is joined by Atlanta Hawks veteran Danilo Gallinari. The two talk about why he signed with Atlanta, what it's like playing alongside Trae Young, how he became such a good shooter, what he remembers about the 2008 Draft Night, and a whole lot more.
Published 05/06/21
Fran Fraschilla is joined by Dallas Mavericks Rookie Josh Green. The two talk about what it was like for Josh to move from Sydney to Phoenix at a young age, how his background in Aussie Rules helped him on the court, what it's like to be around Luka Doncic every day, and a whole lot more.
Published 04/29/21