Learning Basketball

Ep. 90 Learning Basketball with Charlie Cummings @klaytheist11 Charlie Cummings is an NBA Analyst with Swish Theory and Writer for DraftKings Network, Celtics Blog, and Warriors Invite covering the Golden State Warriors, Boston Celtics, and NBA at large. Today we learn about the state of the Boston Celtics and their season outlook until Tatum’s return, then we break down the Portland Trail Blazers...

Ep. 89 Learning Basketball with Michael Roth @_MikeRoth Michael Roth runs Prep Hoops basketball scouting in Ohio and Kentucky. Today we take a look at the Cleveland Cavaliers Franchise Outlook, and dig into Michael Roth's Basketball Scouting Philosophy & Player Evaluation Process, with a Spotlight on Ohio & Kentucky Standout Prospects, plus Scouting Notes on Shon Abaev & Cincinnati...

Ep. 88 Learning Basketball with Jake Paynting Jake Paynting covers the Minnesota Timberwolves on the Howls and Growls YouTube channel. Today we learn about his film breakdown process, appreciate FIBA Australia, celebrate the rumors of Kevin Garnett's jersey retirement, and dive into the state of the Minnesota Timberwolves between Anthony Edwards' shooting development, Julius Randle's playmaking, a...

Ep. 87 Learning Basketball with David Molins @DMolins David coaches Youth Basketball with FC Barcelona, with experience coaching in Minicopa, scouting film, and focusing on player development. Today we learn about the role of analytics in Euroleague, celebrate legends of Barcelona Basketball, and discuss player development, coaching, and scouting at the youth levels. The podcast opens with my ques...

Ep. 86 Learning Basketball with Blake Murphy @BlakeMurphyODC Blake Murphy is the Host of Jays Talk Plus and co-host of The Raptors Show covering the Toronto Raptors. Today we learn about the Toronto Raptors Franchise Outlook, the gameplan behind Ingram Scottie and Murray-Boyles in the front court, salary cap implications, and the rumors emerging of Kawhi-Raptors free agency demands from 2019 being...

Ep. 85 Learning Basketball with Leader Johnson @WriterLeader247 Leader Johnson is a Senior Writer and Analyst for NBA Draft Room, Villanova sports analyst for 247 Sports, Publisher and Podcaster for High Level Sports, Writer/Draft analyst for Draft Diamonds and Prep Hoops Today we check in on hoops around Pennsylvania, from Dr. J to Villanova and the 76ers. How will next season look for Villanova’...

Ep. 84 Learning Basketball with Grant Afseth @GrantAfseth Grant Afseth is a Dallas-based reporter covering the NBA & WNBA locally with Dallas Hoops Journal, Roundtable Network and nationally for Ballislife, Newsweek, RG Media Today we talk about the Dallas Mavericks Franchise Outlook, Dallas Wings Rebuild, Cooper Flagg, Paige Bueckers, Anthony Davis, and the general mix of hope and vibes among...

Ep. 83 Learning Basketball with Kris Amundson Kris Amundson is a lawyer and the co-founder of Swish Theory who covers the Chicago Bulls. Today we learn what went into creating the Swish Theory platform, the legal perspective and potential ramifications for Kawhi and The Clippers possibly circumventing the cap, the Chicago Bulls Franchise Outlook with Buzelis and Essengue and a new Josh Giddey cont...

Ep. 82 with @GiftedHoops_ ! Gifted Hoops covers the NBA on Twitter, YouTube, and Playback, a Twitch-like streaming service for Sports Today we draft the first official 2025-26 NBA Playback League Pass Rankings! Whichever teams we draft are the only teams we'd theoretically be allowed to watch all season - can we both survive? Ranking all 30 teams in order of who we are choosing first to watch...

Ep. 81 Learning Basketball with Nathaniel Butler @natlyphoto Nathaniel Butler is a photographer who has captured countless iconic moments in NBA History and just published a new book “Courtside: 40 Years of NBA Photography”, co-authored by Dave McMenamin. Today we get a sneak peek into Nathaniel Butler's portfolio, diving into countless all-time classic moments in hoops history, unraveling the...

Ep. 80 Learning Basketball with Drew Munley! @Drew_Munley14 Drew Munley is an analytics basketball coach with the Syracuse Women's Basketball team and City Rocks EYBL team. Today we learn about Syracuse Men's and Women's basketball, the role of analytics on the sideline, playcalling strategy, ball screen continuity offense, Carmelo and Kiyan Anthony, and the defensive versatility of Do...

Ep. 79 Learning Basketball with Steven Bagell! @TheNBAgell Steven Bagell is the SBC 2024 Director of Brand & Operations for ⁠⁠@thecenterhub_bb⁠,⁠ a Certified NIL agent, and dual Podcast Host of the ⁠@birdrightspod ⁠ & ⁠@one_and_donepod⁠ where he covers NBA Salary Cap rules and NCAA basketball. Today we learn about the NIL Landscape, the opportunities for Certified NIL Agents, Top 2025-26 C...

Ep. 78 Learning Basketball with Joel Rush @JoelRushNBA Joel Rush covers the Denver Nuggets and NBA for Forbes Sports. Today we learn about the Denver Nuggets Reloaded Offseason shifting them back into clear contender status, the motivations behind trading Michael Porter Jr. and a future unprotected 1st for Cam Johnson, how the new free agent acquisitions Valanciunas Hardaway and Brown fit into the...

Ep. 77 Learning Basketball with Zena Keita! @itszenakeita Zena Keita covers all things Golden State Basketball between the Warriors for NBC and the Valkyries for CBS as a TV Analyst. She also hosts two basketball podcasts (NBA Daily, No Offseason) with The Athletic NBA & WNBA. Timeline: 00:00 Introduction & Background to Zena Keita’s Journey in Basketball, Sports Media Advice, Breakthrough...

Ep. 76 Learning Basketball with Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetGerald Bourguet covers the Phoenix Suns and the NBA as the Lead Suns Writer at ⁠@PHNX_Sports⁠ and the Co-Host of The ⁠@PHNX_Suns⁠ Podcast  Today we are learning about the state of the Phoenix Suns with Gerald Bourguet, the 2025 offseason overhaul, how the KD Suns Era will be remembered, what went wrong and why, the retooling efforts th...

Ep. 75 Learning Basketball with Matt Alquiza @malquiza8 Matt Alquiza covers the Charlotte Hornets with Sports Illustrated @SI_Hornets and as co-host of the @BuzzBeatPod. Today we learn about the Charlotte Hornets identity-shifting summer of 2025, the draft strategy and clean fit of all four rookies (#4 - Kon Knueppel , #29 - Liam McNeeley, #33 - Sion James, #34 - Ryan Kalkbrenner) around its two s...

Ep. 74 Learning Basketball with David Lee @DLee4Three David Lee covers the Atlanta Hawks on YouTube & Twitter @DLee4Three and creates Atlanta Hawks Film Breakdowns at @ATLHawksFilm Today we learn about the Atlanta Hawks incredible 2025 offseason, 2025-2026 future franchise outlook, Drafting Asa Newell #23 while somehow adding a 2026 unprotected first from New Orleans, How a healthy Kristaps co...

Ep. 73 Learning Basketball with Maurya Kumpatla @TheFlareScreen Maurya Kumpatla covers the Oklahama City Thunder and NBA Draft as a writer for Swish Theory Today we learn about and celebrate the season of the 2025 NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder, (1:00) contextualize the individual greatness of MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, (23:00) respect the patient teambuilding process of Sam P...

Ep. 72 Learning Basketball with Matt Powers! @DraftPow Matt Powers covers the NBA Draft as an Editor and Co-Founder of Swish Theory, formerly of the Stepien. Today we learn about the 2025 NBA Draft, Swish Theory's 2025 NBA Draft Guide and the team's big board, potential sleepers and late risers, and analysis on some prospect names we're higher or lower on than consensus. Timeline: 00:0...

Ep. 71 Learning Basketball with Parker Fleming (@Paka_Flocka) and Eric Weiss (@EricWeiss_SA)! Parker Fleming covers the Memphis Grizzlies and the NBA Draft. Eric Weiss has years of experience in the NBA Scouting industry with Draft Express and Luceo Sports. Today we talk with Parker Fleming (0:00) about Desmond Bane as a person and player on and off the court, his Memphis Grizzlies legacy, the sta...

Ep. 70 Learning Basketball with David Steele! @SteeleMagic David Steele is the voice of the Orlando Magic, the lead announcer on the sidelines when you tune on a Magic game. Today we learn about his thoughts on the Desmond Bane trade, the culture built by Jamahl Mosley, what Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope meant to this Magic team, the Orlando Magic's logo and jersey rebrand, and the...

Ep 69 Learning Basketball with Stephen Cameron @StephenMagicHQStephen Cameron covers the Orlando Magic with OMagicHQToday we learn about the Orlando Magic trading FIVE FIRST ROUND PICKS for Desmond Bane  Timeline:0:00 Introduction - Father’s Day Blockbuster Trade Instant Reactions7:50 Desmond Bane’s on-court fit with the Orlando Magic core21:15 The Draft Picks Orlando Traded - The Magic’s Calculat...

Ep. 68 Learning Basketball with Ben Pfeifer!  @bjpf_ Ben Pfeifer covers the NBA with Swish Theory, Sportskeeda, and Sportscasting Today we learn about the Indiana Pacers taking a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals, how they held SGA in check in Game 3, Tyrese Haliburton’s legendary playoff run, the importance of perfectly fitting cast of characters, and end with a 2K Association Mode Draft of 2025 NBA Dra...

Ep. 67 with Jacob Myers @League_Him Jacob Myers owns the @League_Him account, covering the NBA draft and using his platform to showcase lesser known basketball talents who deserve more exposure. Today we learn about Jacob’s scouting process, the basketball experiences and opportunities from building League Him, some names maybe not getting enough shine in the NBA Draft, and the official 2025 Guard...

Ep. 66 Learning Basketball with Ryan Miller Ryan Miller is the head coach of Murray State’s basketball team, coming off four years as the assistant coach for Greg McDermott’s Creighton’s team, and two decades of college coaching experience. Today we learn about Ryan’s coaching philosophies, influences, experiences, and stories and breakdown two plays they utilized at Creighton. Timeline: 00:00 Int...