INTRODUCTION:

Welcome to the Through the Net podcast! Co-hosts Jonah Sandall and John D’Souza go in-depth when it comes to basketball analysis. Since the podcast’s debut in October 2022, Through the Net Media has continued to deliver high-quality discussions in every episode. From high school to NBA basketball, Through the Net has you covered with biweekly podcast episodes talking through the latest and hottest basketball news.

As avid Blazers fanatics, Sandall and D’Souza are enthusiastic about the 2023-24 Trail Blazers’ season. Portland is entering the post-Damian Lillard era with a young team led by budding star Anfernee Simons and rookie Scoot Henderson.

Wilsonville Basketball is coming off a strong season last year that saw Wilsonville crowned as 5A champions. This season, the team will be looking for their third straight 5A championship title, led by senior G Kallen Gutridge and senior F Kyle Counts. 

This upcoming podcast season will see an increase in the number of guest hosts and an expansion of sports topics, extending outside of the basketball realm. Through the Net will be including occasional episodes about MLB and NFL news by Jonah Sandall and guest host Shalin Taksali.

EPISODE 1: Dame Trade

Co-hosts Sandall and D’Souza break down the shocking Damian Lillard trade in their first episode of this season. Through the Net analyze how the blockbuster three-team trade affects each of the teams involved, grade each team involved in the Lillard trade, and analyze how the move shifts the NBA landscape. The hosts discuss the Portland Trail Blazers’ new-look roster, converse about the team’s future, and talk about potential return packages for trade chip Jrue Holiday.

UPCOMING: NBA season predictions

In the next episode, Sandall and D’Souza will give their thoughts about the upcoming NBA season and talk about their NBA season predictions for each conference. In addition, they will discuss potential candidates for MVP, MIP, DPOY, and more!