Making the Team

Isaiah Reiser is entering his senior season as the point guard of the Copper Hills High School basketball team. He is set to become the all-time leading scorer in Copper Hills school history and shares his mindset, work ethic, and goals for his basketball career. Isaiah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/isaiah.reiser/ Special thank you to DMCreative Films for the awesome highlight videos. Give h...

35-Year Basketball Official reveals the realities of high school officiating. For any athlete, coach, or parent, this information is a must-watch to better understand how to work with referees, even if you disagree with calls. Turns out, most people don't actually know basketball rules, and your fiery taunting of referees is not helping, but hurting your team. Special thanks to Bret Kinghorn f...

Ike Palmer is a 6'6" wind currently playing at Utah State Eastern. In his freshman season, he averaged 17 points per game and is a force to be reckoned with. Ike had a stellar high school career at Herriman High School and currently holds several school records, including scoring 39 points in a game. Ike shares his perspective on the transition from high school to college athletics. Follo...

It's easy to give in to self-doubt and the urge to quit, especially when facing challenges. But by focusing on mental strength and grit, you can learn to believe in yourself and push through those tough times. Lance Gummersall is entering his 19th season as a coach. It will be his 2nd year as the Riverton Head Basketball Coach and he shares the challenges and struggles of building a program fr...

Bryker Couser is a vocal senior team captain of the Davis Darts. They are fresh off their 2025 Utah 6A State Championship and Bryker made some crucial plays down the stretch to put the game away for his team. Bryker talks about accepting his role on the team, being ready for big moments, and his future. Special thank you to Red Petal Media and Isaac Fisher SportsPhotos for the insanely awesome hig...

Coleman Atwater is one of Utah's top basketball players. He is a prolific scorer, and the senior leader of the State Championship Davis Darts. He led the state in 3 pointers and was the 2nd leading scorer in 6A. Coleman is a serious athlete, but he's also brilliant, earning academic all state honors. He has devoted a lot of time and energy to becoming the player and young man he is. We hop...

Bennett Wright is a Senior Team Captain for the 2025 6A State Champion - Davis Darts. Bennett shares his basketball story and how accepting his role to make the team better meant putting aside some personal glory to achieve success for the entire team. We are grateful to have him on the show and hope you enjoy his perspective. Be sure to check out the Davis High Basketball Instagram page: https://...

Croydon Christensen is a 6’6” Senior Team Captain for the 2025 6A State Champion - Davis Darts. He is a foundational piece to this team and their success. Croydon shares his thoughts on the season and how he has managed to successfully navigate the stresses and pressures of high school life, all while being an incredible, two-sport athlete with basketball and baseball. We are grateful to have him...

Luke Owen is the Varsity Team Captain of the 2-time State Champion Olympus Titans in Salt Lake City, Utah. Luke's character, toughness, and work ethic propelled him into a starring role for his senior season at the basketball powerhouse - Olympus High. Luke is a great basketball player and a solid young man. We hope you enjoy this interview with Luke Owen and learn something from his experienc...

Gavin Lowe is Utah's Mr. Basketball after his incredible 2024/2025 season. In his junior year, he led the Olympus Titans to back-to-back state championships. Gavin is a tenacious, relentless player who's toughness and aggression cause chaos for other teams. He is backed by some incredible teammates and a legendary coach in Matt Barnes. We hope you enjoy this interview with Gavin and learn somethin...

Erik has a problem and called an intervention for himself after he purchased his 7th pair of Book 1s. Other Eric is here to encourage Erik's obsession with these shoes and we discuss what makes these shoes special while comparing with Jordans, Currys, and Way of Wade alternatives. Congratulations to Andy Strong for winning the Basketball giveaway! Book 1 Contest Rules:• Subscribe to this YouTu...

Coach Chad Sims, head coach of Davis High School in Kaysville, Utah, has won two state championships in the past 4 years in Utah High School Basketball’s highest class designation (6A). His teams are known for their physical defense, aggressive play, and disciplined teamwork. Coach Sims was kind enough to sit down with us and go over the keys to his program’s success over the past 14 years and wha...

Carlo Mulford is a 6'0" phenom point guard at Herriman High School. He just finished his Junior year and here are a handful of his accomplishments. • Team Captain• 1st Team All Region• Region 2 Most Outstanding Player• 1st Team All State• Crossed 1,000 Career Points• Herriman High's All Time Leader in Assists• 2nd Place finish in the State ChampionshipCarlo shares his thoughts on high school baske...

Cale Barclay just finished up a stellar season at Herriman High School.• Team Captain• 1st Team All Region• Academic All Region• Region 2 MVP• 1st Team All State• Academic All StateCale shares his thoughts on basketball, life, and moving on after a tough loss in the State Championship Game. Please consider following us on social:https://www.youtube.com/@MakingTheTeamPodcast?sub_confirmation=1https...

Jeff "Juddy" Judkins has one of the most impressive basketball resumes on the planet. He was a high school sensation at Highland High School in Salt Lake City, Utah. He went on to play at the University of Utah where he is currently the 8th all-time leading scorer in Utes history - doing so before the 3-point line or shot clock era. To this day, he is the all time leader in minutes per game in a s...

We go over the 2025 Utah 5A and 6A State Tournament brackets and our reactions to the games we saw. Remarkable talent, passion, and players on the court this year with exciting storylines. Notable performances by:Coleman Atwater - Davis High6A Tournament MVPState ChampionCale Barclay - Herriman HighState Runner UpGavin Lowe - Olympus High5A Tournament MVPState ChampionPlease consider subscribing t...

Is the basketball you're using affecting your shot? We measured 8 different basketballs to see whether or not the ball you're using in your pickup games is affecting your performance. If you're used to shooting with a particular basketball, and then play in a game that uses a different ball, your shooting percentages could suffer. We initially thought it was just a feel and familiarity...

Coach Doug Meacham is the head basketball coach of the Herriman High Mustangs in Herriman, Utah. They are the #1 ranked team in 6A headed into the 2024-2025 state tournament and have their eyes on a state championship. Coach Meacham shares his perspective around how youth and their parents can best prepare for high school athletics, cope with the challenges, get more playing time, and use this tim...

True shooters can feel the subtle differences between basketballs. In this video, we review 3 of the most popular indoor basketballs on the market and compare them with 2 basketballs that used to dominate the market. Let us know which ball is your favorite. Want to send in questions for us to ask coaches and players? MakingTheTeamPodcast@gmail.com⏰Time Codes⏰0:00 Electric Pumps3:00 Eric's To...

The odds of a High School VARSITY basketball player of making the NBA is 0.03%. For every 10,000 varsity basketball players, only 2-3 will make it to the NBA. For every kid (and their parents) who dream of making the NBA, the harsh reality is that it is highly unlikely and maybe we should take a step back and appreciate the opportunities to make even a high school team. In this episode, you'll...