{"podcast":{"title":"X's and Joe's","slug":"x-s-and-joe-s-6715022","podcast_index_feed_id":6715022,"rss_url":"https://rss.art19.com/xs-and-joes","website_url":"https://art19.com/shows/xs-and-joes","image_url":"https://content.production.cdn.art19.com/images/9c/64/c6/96/9c64c696-d505-4684-b21d-b2003394fc0f/9d5001cd25f7ce8f59a565ee9317ae97eef05e29f5af21c6084fd4f8abafc8a4ebf2d3078ee333fdfb67d73bfa5e57c92d737ddcb427be9e14c3115365581d28.jpeg","author":"Back Home Network","episode_count":60,"summary":"X's and Joe's, part of the Back Home Network, is a podcast that lets you eavesdrop on an ongoing, 25-year conversation between two friends and Indiana University grads who have an unusual passion for exploring the formula for winning in today’s modern college basketball. Hosted by Bob Moats (cbobmoats) and Mike Wiemuth (iu-in-philly), this show examines trends in recruiting, metrics, strategy, and coaching -- with an emphasis on debunking myths and challenging popular assumptions. And while Bob and Mike's rooting interests may lie with the Hoosiers, this show takes an expansive view of the college basketball landscape beyond just Bloomington. In other words, it's a show for ALL serious college hoops fans who truly appreciate the nuances of the sport.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T10:19:42.402309+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/x-s-and-joe-s-6715022"},"episode":{"title":"[53] What Is Darian DeVries Running? (with Tony Adragna & Brian Tonsoni)","slug":"53-what-is-darian-devries-running-with-tony-adragna-brian-tonsoni","published_at":"2026-02-20T14:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/x-s-and-joe-s-6715022/53-what-is-darian-devries-running-with-tony-adragna-brian-tonsoni","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/x-s-and-joe-s-6715022","url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/fe927810-fe89-44cf-9df3-ae9cf27defc2.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","audio_url":"https://rss.art19.com/episodes/fe927810-fe89-44cf-9df3-ae9cf27defc2.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIg90cmFuc2NyaWJyBjoGRVQ%3D--952c5701c84ad333c69d5faa668f8177091704f0","summary":"Indiana basketball fans have spent the season trying to figure out exactly what Darian DeVries’ offense looks like — and this episode dives deep into the answer. Bob Moats and Mike Wiemuth welcome Brian Tonsoni and Tony Adragna for a coach-level breakdown of IU’s evolving offensive concepts, player development trends, and why the program’s foundation may already be stronger than the record suggests. The Evolution of Modern College Offense The conversation begins with a wide-angle look at how college basketball offenses have changed in recent years. From continuity ball screens to five-out spacing and hybrid systems blending Princeton, Euro, and modern spread concepts, the group explores how today’s best teams mix old ideas with new spacing principles — and why versatility and skill across positions now matter more than size alone. So… What Is DeVries Actually Running? Rather than a rigid playbook, Indiana’s offense appears built around concepts and reads . The hosts explain how DeVries organizes families of actions that allow players to react to defensive coverage instead of executing robotic sets. Through film examples, they highlight screen-to-screener actions, flare concepts, and counters that evolve throughout games — evidence of intentional design even when possessions don’t end in points. Optionality vs. Robotic Basketball One recurring theme: IU’s offense feels different because every action contains multiple outcomes. Screeners slip, shooters relocate during drives, and reads develop in real time, making the system harder to scout. The panel contrasts this flexibility with previous IU offenses, noting how modern spacing and simultaneous movement create advantages even without elite downhill creators. Player Development Showing Up in Real Time Lamar Wilkerson be…","meta_description":"Indiana basketball fans have spent the season trying to figure out exactly what Darian DeVries’ offense looks like — and this episode dives deep into the…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3789,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/x-s-and-joe-s-6715022/episodes/53-what-is-darian-devries-running-with-tony-adragna-brian-tonsoni/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/x-s-and-joe-s-6715022/53-what-is-darian-devries-running-with-tony-adragna-brian-tonsoni.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}