The DeJuan Marrero Podcast

It is Mid April and Scott has evaluated a ton of basketball players already. We have a long history of knowing each other because of my recruiting visits at Illinois while he was covering for the Illini. Scott is the Prep Hoops Circuit Director and he joins the podcast to discuss all things about grassroots basketball, how he got started in the business, and his take on the Chicago Tip-Off Classic...

What's up guys! I caught up with the leader of the Chesterton Trojans Coach, Marc Urban. Marc had a phenomenal season going 29-1 (school record) and leading his program and community down I-65 to the IHSAA 4A State Championship game against Cathedral High School at Gainbridge Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, Indiana). Coach Urban and I recapped this past season, Travis Grayson leadership, becoming a Mr....

What's up guys! AAU Basketball season is here and it has been much anticipated. I started out this weekend in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the NY2LA Swish 'N Dish tournament. A lot of high level programs were in attendance such as Illinois Wolves UAA, Team Herro EYBL, The Family EYBL, Mid Pro Academy, Mac Irvin Fire EYBL, Martin Bros UA Rise, Meanstreets EYBL, George Hill All Indy, Team GRiii, and All...

Happy Wednesday! Joining me this week is 4A State Champion, Coach Aundrey Wright. We recapped Catherdal's victory over the Chesterton's Trojans to win the IHSAA 4A State Championship. Why playing an independent schedule prepares you better for post season and where do we see the landscape of grassroots basketball going. Enjoy!  For all of JEDtv Content: Subscribe here https://www.jedtv.com/ DeJuan...

Happy Wednesday! Joining me this week is 2022 Indiana's Gatorade Boys Basketball Player of the Year, Fletcher Loyer. Fletcher joins the podcast to discuss all things that went into his 2021-2022 basketball season, his preparation to head to Purdue this summer and what it means for him to win the Gatorade POY.   For all of JEDtv Content: Subscribe here https://www.jedtv.com/ DeJuan Marrero Soc...

It's that time of year again! March Madness is underway. I had the opportunity to catch up with Veteran guard Roman Penn before his game against the Southern Illinois Salukis tonight. We discussed his experience and what it means to play in March and what it means to be the floor general for his Drake Bulldogs.  For all of JEDtv Content: Subscribe here https://www.jedtv.com/ DeJuan Marrero So...

NBA Skills Trainer Joey Burton joins me on the podcast to discuss all things that goes into being an NBA Skills Trainer, why up and coming guards need to do more than score the ball, valuing relationships and much more. For all of JEDtv Content: Subscribe here https://www.jedtv.com/ DeJuan Marrero Social Media YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uNsn8rQXbVM2wOAoVC1hw?view_as=subscriber Spo...

What's up guys! Happy Monday! Basketball Skills Trainer, James Fox joins me on the podcast to discuss all the traits that goes into being a skills trainer, finding his passion for basketball, and the possibilities of Wisconsin winning the Big Ten and much more!  For all of JEDtv Content: Subscribe here https://www.jedtv.com/ DeJuan Marrero Social Media YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/channe...

One of the all time great coaches in basketball, Coach John Boyd joins me on the podcast to discuss his journey in the coaching business, his experience winning a 4A State Championship in '02 with Gary West Side, and which team was his favorite to coach and much more!  For all of JEDtv Content: Subscribe here https://www.jedtv.com/ DeJuan Marrero Social Media YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com...

Purdue's Spike Albrect joins myself, Lucie Ashmore, and Sonny Santana to discuss all things about Purdue Basketball on JEDtv. Spike comes from a winning culture playing under Clint Swan at Crown Point High School and having the experience to play in the NCAA National Championship game when he was a Michigan Wolverine. Spike also has won a Big Ten Championship with Purdue for his tenure there as a...

Chesterton's standout, Travis Grayson joins me on the podcast to discuss all things about the Chesterton Trojans Basketball Team. The Trojans are currently 14-0 and 3-0 in the Duneland Conference play. There next upcoming games are against Jamie Hodges and Michigan City, Warsaw, and Portage. As post season is nearby the big question is can they win their sectionals in class 4A? Only time will tell...

Indiana Basketball Allstar and Butler University graduate, Austin Etherington joins myself and Lucie Ashmore on JEDtv to discuss the historic Purdue and IU Rivalry game just hours before tipoff. Austin was apart of Tom Crean's regime from 2011-2014 before being a graduate transfer to Butler University. Austin is currently the 15U EYBL Head Coach of Indy Heat Gym Rats.  For all of JEDtv Conten...

First episode of 2022! Joining me this week is Big Ten Analyst, Rapheal Davis. We discuss all things about Purdue and IU Basketball, his preparation before he goes on tv, and his thoughts about who will win the Big Ten Championship.  DeJuan Marrero Social Media YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uNsn8rQXbVM2wOAoVC1hw?view_as=subscriber Spotify Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/epis...

Joining me on the last day of the year is Founder and CEO of Sloche Official, Derrick Echols II. Derrick joins the podcast to discuss all things that goes into creating digital content, how did he come up with Sloche, and running a business while in school and much more!  DeJuan Marrero Social Media YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uNsn8rQXbVM2wOAoVC1hw?view_as=subscriber Spotify...

Merrillville's Bo Patton and the Pirates are off to a solid 3-0 start but he knows they must continue to stay the course and improve. Their game against the Griffith Panthers was postponed due to COVID-19. Merrillville's next challenge is tonight against Indianapolis Attucks and Fort Wayne Snider at the Champions of Character Basketball Classic at Grace College. Coach Patton joins the podcast to d...

Hammond Central Men's Basketball Coach, Larry Moore Jr. has instilled a winning culture for the Wolves. The Wolves recently just came off a victory at the Sneakers 4 Santa showcase against North Side High School at Brownsburg High School led by football and basketball standout Jordan Woods. Coach Moore talks about why it is important to have a winning culture and his expectations this upcoming sea...

Happy Sunday! Joining me this weekend is Head Men's Basketball Coach of 21st Century, Coach Larry Upshaw. Coach joins the podcast to share this thoughts about the game against 1A Tindley and his expectations this season. DeJuan Marrero Social Media YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uNsn8rQXbVM2wOAoVC1hw?view_as=subscriber Spotify Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lcn... Apple...

Joining me this week is long time friend and artist, Mike Hollingsworth. Mike joins the podcast to discuss NFT's and how crypto currency is changing the landscape of the world. DeJuan Marrero Social Media YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uNsn8rQXbVM2wOAoVC1hw?view_as=subscriber Spotify Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lcn... Apple Podcast : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc...

Happy Monday! Head Men's Basketball of Cathedral High School, Coach Jason Delaney joins me on the podcast today. We discussed his upcoming season and the expectations he set for this season. Enjoy!  DeJuan Marrero Social Media YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uNsn8rQXbVM2wOAoVC1hw?view_as=subscriber Spotify Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lcn... Apple Podcast : https:/...

Chloe Johnston, who is the Inclusion and Diversity Program Manager at Twitter joins me on the podcast to discuss her role at Twitter, her experience working for the Obama Foundation, and why the value of relationships are important and much more! DeJuan Marrero Social Media YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uNsn8rQXbVM2wOAoVC1hw?view_as=subscriber Spotify Podcast : https://open.spotify....

Professional Basketball Player Jazmon Gwathmey joins me on the podcast to share her experience representing Puerto Rico in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Meeting Paul Gasol, Mental Health, and being able to play basketball again and much more!  DeJuan Marrero Social Media YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uNsn8rQXbVM2wOAoVC1hw?view_as=subscriber Spotify Podcast : https://open.spotify.com...

Happy October 1st, and welcome to season 8! Joining me this week is Professional Basketball Player and Ball State University standout, Jarrod Jones. Jarrod is entering his 10th year as a pro, and he comes on the podcast to share his journey through basketball, we talk about why relationships are important, and why giving back to our community is essential, and much more!  DeJuan Marrero Socia...

Coach Alfred Davis, who is the Head Women's Basketball Coach of Eastern Oklahoma State joins me on the podcast this week to discuss his journey through coaching, growing up in Gary, Indiana, receiving South Central District Coach of the Year, and much more!  DeJuan Marrero Social Media YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uNsn8rQXbVM2wOAoVC1hw?view_as=subscriber Spotify Podcast : http...

Avery M.D. Davis joins me on the podcast this week to discuss his journey in Higher Education, Pursuing his PH.D at The Johns Hopkins University, Getting into Photography, Bowman Academy Era, the impact Marvin Rea had on us and much more!  DeJuan Marrero Social Media YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uNsn8rQXbVM2wOAoVC1hw?view_as=subscriber Spotify Podcast : https://open.spotify.co...

What's up guys! Joining me this week is the new MBB Assistant Coach at Ball State University, Coach Khristian Smith. Coach comes on the podcast to share his journey as a basketball player and coach, the value of relationships and mentors, and his expectations this upcoming season!  DeJuan Marrero Social Media YouTube Channel : www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uNsn8rQXbVM2wOAoVC1hw?view_as=subscribe...