No Shot Clock

Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien take a look back at a busy week of high school basketball, reviewing numerous holiday tournaments from all around the state. 

It's an all Holiday Tournament episode. Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen break down the brackets at Proviso West, Pontiac, York, Rich South, Hinsdale Central, Pekin, Bloomington, Centralia and Plano.

On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien discuss the Team Rose Classic and other action from a busy week of high school basketball. We answer some listener questions to open the episode and then give Two Takes, a weekly segment where we sound off on current issues in the sport or highlight certain teams and players. Then it's time for the feature segment of the show.  We discuss six teams that are off to surprisingly good starts this season. 

On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien discuss the Chicago Elite Classic and other action from a busy week of high school basketball. Joe and Mike give their Two Takes and then give an in-depth look at some of this week's biggest games, including the Team Rose Classic at Mount Carmel.

On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien break down what they saw in the opening week of the 2021-22 high school basketball season.  The episode wraps up with a look at the busy week ahead.

Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien continue to preview the 2021-22 high school basketball season.  We dive into the following topics: * Two surprise teams not in the rankings that could do big things. * Two seniors set to blossom this year  * Two breakout underclassmen (juniors or sophomores) that people will get very familiar with this season. * Two storylines we are looking forward to following this season. 

It's finally here. A real, full high school basketball season is on the way. The first games start on Monday. Get ready for the next five months with the preseason preview.  Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen start the season with an exclusive look at the preseason Super 25, talking about each of the teams that cracked the rankings. 

On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen debate the format of this hastily thrown together answer questions from the listener mailbag and give their Two Takes, a regular weekly feature of commentary and opinion on high school basketball. -Why didn't CPS plan a season-ending event or set of games? -Player of the Year discussion -Breaking down DePaul Prep's big Chipotle tournament win -An in-depth look at all the Chipotle games -Why did Simeon and Young get knocked out of the tournament? -Would the basketball season been more successful in the spring? All that and more.

On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien answer questions from the listener mailbag and give their Two Takes, a regular weekly feature of commentary and opinion on high school basketball. The mailbag is the biggest and longest of the season, with tons of questions addresed: -Is Simeon senior/Michigan recruit Isaiah Barnes a Player of the Year contender? -Mid-Suburban League title game predictions -Building the perfect conference -How good has Indian Creek been the last two years? -Who are the best underclassmen in the Chipotle event? -Could Downers Grove North upset Glenbard West? The episode wraps up with debate and predictions for all four of the Chipotle Clash of Champions quarterfinal games and of course picks to win it all.

On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien answer questions from the listener mailbag and give their Two Takes, a regular weekly feature of commentary and opinion on high school basketball. The podcast concludes with a look at the week ahead. Topics include: -How good is Glenbard West and why they aren't in the Chipotle Classic -More shot clock debate -Should the overtime format be changed? -Is Bryce Hopkins the best Catholic League player since Corey Maggette? -Why can't schools just hold their own state tournament? -Is this the most offensive firepower ever in the Mid-Suburban League East? -Thoughts on the East Suburban Catholic -Debating the area's best rivalry and best student sections -First impressions of Kenwood sophomore JJ Taylor -Are Simeon and Young the state's two best teams? And by how much? -Curie, once again, is surprisingly good despite a lack of experience. What is the ceiling for the Condors? All that and more.

On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien reveal the five teams that have surprised them the most with major success so far this season.  The episode opens with a listener mailbag and then Joe and Mike give their Two Takes, a regular weekly feature of commentary and opinion on high school basketball. The podcast concludes with a look at the week ahead. Topics include: -What's going on with Player of the Year and All-Area? -Is there really a holiday tournament happening on Saturday? -Diving in to Kankakee's success under Chris Pickett All that and more.

On the latest episode of No Shot Clock Michael O'Brien and Joe Henricksen debate the recently revealed season-ending tournament, the Chipotle Classic.  Then we preview the top six basketball teams in the Chicago Public League, which begins its basketball season over the next week.  Then Joe and Mike give their Two Takes, a regular weekly feature of commentary and opinion on high school basketball. The podcast concludes with a look at the week ahead. Topics include: -A look at Hersey's high-scoring Ethan Roberts -Is St. Rita's James Brown the state's next star? -Appreciating Mundelein big man Scottie Ebubue -Why Notre Dame's ceiling is still so high, despite losing the No. ranking All that and more

Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien talk about their initial impressions of the very young and very short high school basketball season.  The episode opens with a brief news update and a listener mailbag. Then Joe and Mike give their Two Takes.  The podcast concludes with a look at the week ahead. Topics include: -Which players may have their recruitment hurt by the lack of a full season? -What is the best way to find streaming games? -How are we going to pick a season-ending No. 1 team? -Lincoln-Way East's potential -Bolingbrook's ceiling this season -Why white numbers on white uniforms just don't work All that and a ton more.

Michael O’Brien and Joe Henricksen get started on a new season of the podcast.  The episode opens with a big mailbag of listener questions. After that we break down the preseason Top 10, which is revealed for the first time.  The podcast concludes with a look at the week ahead.  Topics include: -How COVID-19 has changed recruiting -What is the status of Public League basketball? -How will Evanston look without Jaylin Gibson? All that and a ton more. Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, it helps new listeners find the podcast.

Joe Henricksen and Michael O'Brien review the past week of action in Chicago high school basketball. The episode opens with a big mailbag of listener questions. After that we break down every Class 3A and Class 4A sectional semifinal, since that is the last basketball fans across the state will get this season.  The podcast concludes with a look at the possible top ten teams for next season.  Topics include: -The Illinois High School Association's decision to cancel the state tournament -Fenger's terrific season -What is the deal with sub-sectionals? -Is there a clear-cut preseason No. 1 team next season? Is it Notre Dame, Simeon or Evanston? All that and a ton more.

Michael O’Brien and Joe Henricksen review the past week of action in Chicago high school basketball. The episode opens with a quick preview of the Class 1A and Class 2A supersectionals and then we breakdown the five players that received votes for the Sun-Times All-Area team but didn’t make the final list of 20 players. After that it is all sectional talk. We break down every Class 4A sectional semifinal in the state and hit on all of the Class 3A semifinals in the Chicago area. Topics include: -Aurora’s two underdogs -Appreciating Wauconda’s season -The Fox Valley’s chances at Peoria -Very in-depth looks at Bloom vs. Marian, H-F vs. Thornton, Curie vs. Morton All that and a ton more.

Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien review the past week of action in Chicago high school basketball. The episode opens with an in-depth discussion of the Illinois High School Association’s tentative schedule for the new state finals weekend format. Topics include: -Why is the IHSA playing third place games at 7 pm on Thursday and Friday in the new state format? -Is Notre Dame the clear favorite in Class 3A? -Could Joliet West really play for the Class 4A state title? -Don’t miss a possible Dom Martinelli vs. Max Christie matchup on Friday -Why the state tournament has to move to Champaign -The top ten regional games in the Chicago area -Watch out for Lincoln and Peoria Notre Dame All that and a ton more.

Michael O’Brien and Joe Henricksen review the past week of action in Chicago high school basketball. The episode starts up with our Two Takes.  Then we get into the feature segment, where we dive into a huge listener mailbag full of all types of questions. Things finish up with a brief look at the week ahead. Topics include: -Could Barrington make a state tournament run? -Will Evanston make it to Peoria? -What trades would you make to improve teams? -How will Rolling Meadows and Buffalo Grove fare in March? -Rants on the seeding process -Will Oak Forest finally win the conference? -More on Indian Creek -Aquan Smart’s commitment to Maryland   All that and a ton more.

Joe Henricksen and Michael O’Brien review the past week of action in Chicago high school basketball. The episode starts up with a big listener mailbag followed by Mike and Joe each giving their Two Takes. Then we get into the feature segment, where we answer some of the season’s big questions.  Things finish up with a brief look at the week ahead. Topics include:  -Does Joliet West have enough to make a run to state? -Player of the Year talk -What is the state’s best conference? -The season’s biggest surprise? -Our favorite teams to watch -Which player would you want to take a game winner? -What team has the most to prove in March? -This season’s biggest disappointment -The team no one is talking about but should be All that and a ton more.  

Michael O’Brien and Joe Henricksen review the past week of action in Chicago high school basketball. The episode starts up with a huge listener mailbag followed by Mike and Joe each giving their Two Takes. Then we get into the feature segment, Conference Surprises, where we breakdown some of the things that have surprised us so far in various conference races. Things finish up with a brief look at the week ahead. Topics include: -Should the Public League ditch the super conferences? -Sleeper picks for state in all four classes -Top five candidates for Player of the Year -Undefeated Indian Creek and the Little Ten -Should non-boundaried schools play for a different state title? All that and a ton more.