Focushoops.com is dedicated to creating high-quality basketball coverage focusing on British and FIBA basketball, with more than half an eye on the WNBA, NBA and G-League.

Originally an offshoot of SplitFocusSports, the quality and quantity of our basketball coverage demanded a dedicated website, thus FocusHoops was born.

We have several shows on our YouTube Channel, including player interviews, FocusHoops Podcast, The Caz and Daz Show (on hiatus) a regular show reviewing all the news in Women’s Basketball. Additionally, FocusHoops features live basketball games, from the National Basketball League, top Wheelchair Basketball and local league action. 

Meet the team

Darren Paul – Founder of FocusHoops and Podcast Host. Writer, commentator, podcaster, presenter, social and digital media. Having founded SplitFocusSports as a new platform to talk sports, British Basketball took over his life and FocusHoops was born to focus primarily on the hoops. Darren also writes for Basketball England, hosts the Racing Club UK podcast and is the voice of UK Floorball.

Caroline Bullock – Podcast Co-Host, Lead Writer and Interviewer at FocusHoops. Caz joined the team before the 2020 WNBA season and since then has become the voice of Manchester Basketball, co-host of the Caz and Daz Show and producer of interviews and articles for the site. Caz made her BBC commentary debut in 2023 calling GB women vs Portugal in the FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers. 

 

Podcast Regulars

Michael Hanson-Morris – An all-around talent in coaching, tabling, punditry and commentary, Michael has been involved with FocusHoops since his award-winning spell as ARU women’s head coach. Occasionally hosting interviews and review shows, Michael brings his keen analytical eye to coaching discussions. Michael can be heard on select WBBL, BBL and FIBA commentary.

Mbongeni Greg Mpofu – Director and Men’s Head Coach at Manchester Basketball Club, Greg brings experience as a National League player, coach and director to our channel. Greg is a podcast host in his own right and is never afraid to share his opinions about matters on and off the basketball floor.

Ishmael Fontaine – One of the most popular players in British Basketball, Ish is known for his big personality, his vertical and his love of Batman. Having played in the BBL, NBL and in Europe Ishmael brings a wealth of experience to back up his opinions on the game. Ishmael is one of the key players at the top NBL club Worthing Thunder.

Occasional Contributors

Graham Marshall – Social and digital media for FocusHoops, Graham has taken an active role in projects across the SplitFocusSports Podcast Network and FocusHoops with a wealth of knowledge in video production and digital media.

Peter David – Social media, writer and Podcast personality across SplitFocusSports Podcast Network. Peter is an avid fan of all things Minnesota Timberwolves and Ricky Rubio.

Teisha Elizabeth – Podcast personality and writer across the SplitFocusSports network, Teisha is a passionate Raptors fan hoping for a return of the Carter glory days.