Tate's Take

History was made (in more ways than one), when the frequently struggling North Carolina Tar Heels invaded Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday evening, ultimately playing spoiler to the Coach K and Duke Blue Devils celebration. DeShaun Tate will give his take on being there and the experience of the biggest rivalry in the sport. Plus how Duke can make up for the loss and what this means for both teams entering conference tournament play during the best, most unpredictable time of year?Hear it all on "Tate's Take....where basketball lives" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

In the very first episode of the calendar year, your one stop shop for any and everything basketball-related returns to the comfort of your own home for “HawkTawk” featuring Tenitra Batiste (Reporter, Color Commentator, Anchor, Radio Host and Atlanta Hawks in-game Analyst) for episode 102.Batiste is here in lieu of the recent NBA trade including Cam Reddish & the Atlanta Hawks and Kevin Knox & the New York Knicks. Trade grades, team needs and what should/could be next for both franchises are in this episode.Hear it all on the latest "Tate's Take....where basketball lives" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Finally, #100!!! The official tip-off of the college basketball season is underway with, CBSSports Writer, Analyst and Columnist, Jerry Palm who joins Deshaun in the lockeroom for everything related to the sport. That's including Gonzaga’s leash length, Penny’s pressure at Memphis, teams/players flying under the radar and of course, "the Coach K farewell tour." The most unpredictable sport returns. Time to preview!!!"It's Tate's Take....Where Basketball Lives!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

On the latest edition of the show, amid NBA Media Day to officially tip-off the 2021-2022 season before Training Camp begins tomorrow, CEO & Owners of The 3-Point Conversion and Hawks Beat, Raphael Haynes & Edwin Powell join the lockeroom for episode 98.They specifically recap the Atlanta Hawks Media Day in it’s entirety. The panel experts will give their biggest take-aways from the day including realistic expectations for the team this upcoming season.Hear it all on "Tate's Take....where basketball lives" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! 

We’re just inside of the first few weeks of the football season so that could only mean one thing… basketball is just right around the corner! Basketball Writer, Analyst and Podcast Host via "The College Experience" on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network, Colby Dant joins the lockeroom for episode 97 of “Tate’s Take.” The guys address all the recent and upcoming happenings around the logo including JJ Redick’s retirement, teams from each conference to make a surprising postseason run, what we could/should see from the NBA’s top 75 list, Ben Simmons/Sixers drama and of course, the Quick Release segment sponsored by Xotics By Curtis Smith.Hear it all on "Tate's Take...where basketball lives" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

This week's big announcement was from arguably the highest-touted generational basketball talent since LeBron James, Emoni Bates that he has officially committed to University of Memphis. So, in episode 95 of the show, radio and podcast host Vincent Turner will join the lockeroom to breakdown the realistic expectations for Bates and the Tigers, current state of Penny Hardaway's program and what this extraordinary recruiting class including the beefed up coaching staff means for the program.Hear it all on "Tate's Take....where basketball lives" And make sure to subscribe/follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! 

Less than 48 hours since the 2021 NBA Draft has concluded, NBA Draft historian and creator of the online basketball draft history database via TheDraftReview.com, Matthew Maurer will join the locker room.He and Deshaun recap the event including the biggest steals, franchise winners & losers and prospect grades from Thursday night. From Cade Cunninham going to Detroit #1 to Evan Mobley heading to help Cleveland, Jalen Suggs now with the Magic and all the rest, we got analysis on it all.It's 'Tate's Take...where basketball lives" and make sure to Follow/Review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

Now that the July high school "live period" has concluded for amateur/grassroots/AAU level basketball, 3-Level Basketball Analyst via YAHOO! Sports & Rivals.com, Krysten Peek will join the locker oom.She recaps the season, including Nike EYBL Peach Jam circuit, the upcoming 2021 NBA Draft Thursday night and life as a new dog owner.Hear it all as part of "Tate's Take...where basketball lives" and make sure to follow/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!! 

Episode 91 of the show is the bridge between the conclusion of week 2 and preview to week 3 of July's national High School basketball live period on the grassroots circuit. Grassroots specialist, GA HS Basketball Insider and Play-By-Play Broadcaster via SUVTV, Joel Hillsman joins the lockeroom to dive deep inside the top performers, honorable mentions, under radar fliers and "who's who" on the amateur level.This includes: a brief game 6 of the NBA Finals Preview between Milwaukee and Phoenix. Plus, what we should expect from Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics.Hear it all on "Tate's Take....where basketball lives" and follow/review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!

On the latest edition of the show and in the midst of this current July "live period" for high school recruiting, Deshaun welcomes in episode 90 GHSA basketball Insider, creator/owner of “Sandy’s Spiel”, Kyle Sandy.Kyle comes to the lockeroom to address various topics around the amateur scene, including "Peach Jam" for high school players, etc.Hear it all as part of "Tate's Take...where basketball lives" and make sure to follow/review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.!!