In episode 14 of X’s & O’s Dei Lynam and Jim Lynam include Coach Billy Lange, head basketball coach at Saint Joseph’s University, in the conversation.

Prior to being named the 15th all-time head coach on Hawk Hill, Lange was an assistant coach with the Philadelphia 76ers. His relationships with players and coaches are countless and he shares some behind-the-scenes stories.


5:00 Lange explains how Jimmy Butler recently showed up in Hagan Arena.

9:55 Lange won’t miss a minute of the Miami - Boston series because of his long time relationships with Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry.

11:15 Coach Lynam discusses the frequency of “clunkers” happening in the NBA Playoffs; the why behind it and who is best weathering that storm.

16:35 Billy Lange shares a story about “Riggin for Wiggins” and the growth of players over time.

19:08 Joel Embiid story about getting creative using a chair during his two year hiatus due to injury.

22:00 The influence of others on coaching style… a long list for both Billy and Coach Lynam

25:00 Coach Lynam shares a story about Charles Barkley and Larry Bird and the “hitch”

28:00 Going to games at the Spectrum and the Palestra. Coach Lynam would give his Palestra practice days to Rollie Massimino.

29:40 The fruits of a Hubie Brown clinic… Coach Lynam recalls

32:20 Lange is passionate about taking care of the present, but also the past at SJU.