Ep 2688 Interview With State Champion Coach Ryan Bleiker ( Part 2)

Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching Podcast) · Aug 25, 2025 · 22m

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On the Championship-Defining Moment

When asked if there was a single moment during the tournament run where he knew his team had what it took to win it all, Coach Ryan Bleiker points to a specific timeout late in the state championship game. "We were in a dogfight, and the other team had just hit a big three to cut our lead. The atmosphere in the Kohl Center was electric. I called a timeout, and as I walked over to the huddle, I was ready to deliver a fiery speech. But before I could say a word, I saw our senior point guard already talking to the other four guys…