The Box and One Podcast

Coach Spins takes us through some clips of Colorado prospects Cody Williams and Tristan Da Silva, including how they will fit together & complement each other's games. Plus, answering YOUR questions at the end of the show! Questions range from the Grant Williams fit in Dallas, Tad Boyle’s role with Team USA, Izan Almansa vs. Alex Sarr, and much more! The Box and One is a reader-supported publicati...

Join Bryce Simon, aka MotorCity Hoops, and Coach Spins for a breakdown of two of Kansas' premiere prospects in upperclassman wing Kevin McCullar and freshman guard Elmarko Jackson. While using film to dissect their games, both Spins and Simon will discuss where they fall in preseason rankings, what we need to see from each moving into the season, and how Bill Self might fit the pieces together at...

Join Rich Stayman (@Mavs Draft) and Coach Spins as they break down film on two of the best prospects for the reigning National Champion Connecticut Huskies. Get to know sophomore big Donovan Clingan and freshman guard Stephon Castle -- two players with lottery upside -- as well as Rutgers transfer Cam Spencer, who will be filling the void left behind by Jordan Hawkins as valuable floor-spacer. Can...

We’re back with another Video Podcast episode as Zach Milner rejoins the podcast to break down some tape on two polarizing prospects in Amen and Ausar Thompson. Both twins come from the Overtime Elite program, one that Zach and I will attempt to put into context. Join us as we dive into their offensive ceilings, defensive outlook, and discuss whether they can become better jump shooters long-term....

We’re back with another Video Podcast episode as Stone Hansen (@report_court) rejoins the podcast to break down some tape on Villanova freshman Cam Whitmore and Arkansas freshman Anthony Black. Whitmore is one of the best athletes in this draft class but struggles with feel, while Black is a high-feel playmaker with a questionable jump shot. Stone and Coach Spins dive into how they can improve, th...

Your Twitter questions get answered in regards to the 2023 NBA Draft. Coach Spins discusses prospects such as Amen Thompson, Anthony Black, Nick Smith, Brice Sensabaugh, and Brandin Podziemski, and lessons learned from the 2023 NBA Playoffs toward roster construction in the modern NBA. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a...

Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper) returns to the podcast to dive into the tape on Jarace Walker and Taylor Hendricks, two potential top-10 prospects and fits for the Indiana Pacers at 7th overall. Caitlin and Coach Spins discuss the offensive roles and ceilings for each, as well as use video to illustrate their impact on defense. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts an...

Richard Stayman (@MavsDraft) was in Chicago at the 2023 NBA Draft Combine, and he comes on the show to discuss his takeaways, the event in general, some risers and fallers from the week, and to answer YOUR questions. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Listen on Apple: This is a public episode. If...

Good friend of the pod Maxwell Baumbach (@BaumBoards) is back for a DYNAMITE answer on shooting projection. We dive into the intricacies of poor shooter pre-draft: what indicators go into making them a solid shooter, what parts of the mechanics are projectable, what touch means, and more. By the end, we discuss several 2023 prospects who are seen as poor shooters, such as Amen Thompson, Anthony Bl...

Zach Milner (@ZachMilner13) joins to take a deep dive into the philosophy behind evaluating help defense: what tools and traits we look for, what some negatives are, and how much it matters. Within the discussion, we hit on players like Jarace Walker, Taylor Hendricks, Dereck Lively, Keyonte George, Cason Wallace, and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other sub...

Derek Parker (@DParkOK) joins to discuss what the opening weekend of the playoffs illuminates about drafting players who can be successful in the postseason. We look at some broad trends for what wins, how intense/ fast games are played, and specifically relate them to one of our favorite up-and-coming teams in Oklahoma City. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts...

Coach Spins takes YOUR questions in this in-depth mailbag episode with a distinct defensive flavor to it. Questions hit on prospects like Cason Wallace, the Thompson Twins, Anthony Black, and the growing Jarace Walker vs. Taylor Hendricks debate. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Apple: This is...

Dan Favale (@danfavale) joins to break down the bottom-half of the Eastern Conference playoff race, including surging teams like the Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors, as well as the befuddling Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks. How will the play-in race shake out, and which teams are in the best position to push their opponent in a first-round series? Dan and Coach Spins dive in while answering the mo...

Mat Issa (@matissa15) joins to break down the jumbled Western Conference playoff race, with eight teams fighting for six spots in the playoffs and play-in tournament. How will the West shake out, and which teams are streaking or sliding in March? Mat and Coach Spins dive in while answering the most potent questions for each team ahead of the postseason. The Box and One is a reader-supported public...

Good friend Maxwell Baumbach (@BaumBoards) joins the podcast to debrief the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament, including a deep dive into the prospects for the Arkansas Razorbacks, the growing Brandon Miller vs. Scoot Henderson debate, a stacked UCLA-Gonzaga matchup, and much more. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a f...

Coach Spins and guest Rich Stayman (@MavsDraft) take a tour around the six major conferences of Division I basketball to preview some of the prospects to expect in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, who still has a lot left to prove, and who we might not get to see on the big stage for the NCAA Tournament. Follow us online at TheBoxAndOne_ on Twitter or Adam Spinella on YouTube for more NBA Dr...

After four months away from weekly podcast episodes, we’re BACK and ready to dive into YOUR questions. We take some Twitter questions on Jalen Hood-Schifino, swinging for the fences vs. drafting safely, learning from undervaluing Walker Kessler, and the concept of a ‘false ceiling’. Additionally, we discuss first-impression bias and how it impacts the mainstream narrative for several prospects. Th...

Good friend of the podcast Ricky O’Donnell (@SBN_Ricky) is back to break down the initial returns on the 2023 draft class, the rookies best poised for instant impact, a few second-year pros we’re worried about, and those who are ready to take a major leap forward in Year Two. Join us for this awesome discussion and our takes on guys like Bennedict Mathurin, Keegan Murray, Tari Eason, Day’Ron Sharp...

Good friend of the podcast Maxwell Baumbach (@BaumBoards) returns to discuss his summer series of deep dives into some under-the-radar 2023 prospects. We talk about his methodology and what he’s learned, as well as five of the standout prospects from the series: Tucker DeVries of Drake, Zach Hicks of Temple, Dillon Jones of Weber State, Jayden Nunn of VCU, and Ben Sheppard of Belmont. The Box and...

It’s MAIL TIME! We answer your Twitter questions about the 2023 NBA Draft, focusing on several prospects with first-round interest. We tackle Duke, the G-League Ignite, Cam Whitmore, Anthony Black vs. Ausar Thompson, pick-and-pop shooters, 3-and-D prospects, and much more! The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid...

Bryce Simon aka Motor City Hoops stops by to break down the games of some raw but high-upside prospects for the 2023 NBA Draft. We dive into Brandon Miller (Alabama), Leonard Miller (G-League Ignite), Baba Miller (Florida State), Kel’el Ware (Oregon) and Dillon Mitchell (Texas) with breakdowns of what could turn them into a lottery prospect and what could hold them back from becoming a reliable pr...

Corban Ford (@corbannba) joins the podcast to take a dive into all the Western Conference teams this season, looking specifically at a tiered breakdown of who will be a title contender, who is a true playoff team, and who is still in retooling mode. Corban’s experience covering many teams in the West — and how he thinks about roster construction — helps guide our conversation on some of the bigges...

The great Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper) is back! Caitlin stops by to discuss X’s and O’s trends on both offense and defense, and goes into depth on our predictions for the Eastern Conference this year. We break all 15 teams down into four teams: still building, playoff probables, playoff locks but non-contenders, and title contenders. The Box and One is a reader-supported publication. To receive new...

Good friend of the pod Chip Jones (@ChipJNBA) is back, this time to discuss six sleeper prospects that are returning to college and our film-watching process. We dive into the first things we look for when watching film, how we analyze stats and film to drive our search for sleepers, and the need to examine the full game film. Plus, we dive into six sleepers we’re high on — Isaiah Crawford, Khalif...

The basketball world is slowing down a bit as we approach August, and we’re on the verge of taking a breather. Before we do, let’s answer some questions about the early results from the 2022 summer league, a few top prospects for next year’s draft, some philosophical questions about how we approach the draft, and, of course, white Nikes. Make sure you leave a rating and comment to support The Box...