Utah HS Hoops Podcast

Utah HS Hoops Podcast: New NCAA Rules, Summer Hoops, & Updated Rankings Host: Adam Peek, notes created by Gemini In this episode, host Adam Peek dives deep into the major shifts rocking the college basketball landscape and what they mean for local players. From a brand-new NCAA eligibility rule to a massive reality check on AAU stats and social media mixtapes, Adam cuts through the noise to give p...

In this episode, we dive into the massive frustrations surrounding club and AAU data accessibility, pull back the curtain on the chaotic reality of modern college recruiting, and highlight an incredible, often overlooked academic and athletic opportunity for high school hoopers in the West. Key Discussion Points 1. The AAU Data Black Hole Tracking spring club tournaments (April and May) shouldn’t...

Utah HS Hoops Podcast: The Truth About “Shoe Teams” & Recruitment Economics Host: Adam Peek Date: May 5, 2026 In this episode, Adam Peek returns to the mic after a long break to share his perspective as both a parent and a veteran of the Utah basketball scene. He breaks down the massive disconnect between social media hype and the cold reality of college recruitment, specifically regarding the “Sh...

Here are the show notes from the Utah High School Basketball podcast regarding playoff predictions and the college recruiting process. Playoff Brackets & Predictions The brackets for the 2A, 3A, and 4A state tournaments are officially out. You can use the interactive bracket predictor on the PrepBasketball.net website to make your own picks. 3A Tournament Outlook * The Favorites: A championship re...

Have fun seeing what might shake out! If you know of anyone who would want to sponsor a bracket challenge, send them my way! https://prepbasketball.net/brackets - you need to have a login to play around with the brackets on the site Enjoy and let’s see how this season ends up! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Utah HS Hoops Podcast: Games to Watch & POTY Candidates Host: Adam Peek Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 In this episode, we break down the biggest matchups across the state for tonight and look ahead to next week’s blockbusters. We also dive into the current leaderboards to identify the frontrunners for Player of the Year in every classification from 1A to 6A. Episode Chapters & Timestamps * 00:00...

In this “randomized” second episode of the week, we dive into the murky waters of college basketball recruitment, propose a radical fix for the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) transfer rules, and wrap up with a wild thought experiment: What if basketball was scored like volleyball? Key Topics & Timestamps * [00:00] Intro: Why inspiration strikes when you have a mic, a camera, and a...

The Final Month Push 🏀 Host: Adam Peek Episode Date: January 12, 2026 Topic: Region-by-region breakdown (Regions 1-22) and regular-season predictions. Episode Summary With only one month left in the regular season, host Adam Peek takes a deep dive into every region across the Utah high school basketball landscape. From the battle-tested 6A regions to the long-distance grinds of 1A, Adam breaks do...

Why not drop a quick “Players on the rise in each class” podcast episode during a slow week? And since you have so much time on your hands…Players, Parents, Coaches can finally go claim their profiles at teams for FREE at www.prepbasketball.net and make a simple landing page for coaches to find and recruit you. The $120 version gives you access to almost 3,000 college coaches via email and there’s...

Busy week in Utah HS Hoops and I couldn’t cover it all. I can tell you more and more college coaches are finding ways to break the site and help me make improvements! Your work and talent will eventually get you opportunities, but you may as well use a free resource to help get noticed! 20 players have claimed their free profiles so far. It could be 200 easily. Don’t wait! Go to www.prepbasketball...

Here are the show notes for the new episode, integrating the platform launch with the player stats context provided. New Tool for Utah Hoops: Launching PrepBasketball.net & Owning Your Recruiting Journey Episode Summary: After a brief hiatus, Adam is back to discuss the state of Utah High School basketball, including the impact of upcoming transfer rules. The core of this episode is a deep dive wa...

🎙️ Utah HS Hoops: The “United Nations” of LCA Adam Peek is joined by “three-peat” guest and head coach of Layton Christian Academy, Casey Stanley , for a deep dive into the 2024-25 season. Adam and Coach Stanley discuss how last year’s scholarship-winning players are adapting to the “grind” of college basketball and what feedback their new coaches are providing. They then break down the unique mak...

🎙️ Episode Show Notes: Seena Namdar on the New Recruiting Landscape, the Path to D1 Coaching, & What Skills Actually Matter Host Adam Peek sits down with one of the brightest young basketball minds in the state, Seena Namdar . Seena is a Graduate Assistant for the Utah Valley University (UVU) men’s basketball team, a co-founder of the Powder League, and a well-known skills trainer who has worked w...

Everyone, please, please, please pay attention. Not caring about your academics is going to cost you in recruiting. Period. Record your games with BallerCam.com . Use code VIPADAM to get $25 off an accessory. Offer expires October 31, 2025. Most schools who are recruiting Utah players not named BYU and Utah (or D1 schools in general) are experiencing cuts to their athletic departments and so it’s...

Had a great time talking with Drake Darnell who’s a coach at Viewmont and runs the Pharm Boys AAU circuit on the RecruitLook Circuit. We had a great chat and I hope you can tap in for the full 54 minutes! Check out the site at rankings.utahbasketball.net BallerCam still has the promo code for $25 off an accessory using VIPADAM - won’t last long! Here are some show notes generated by Gemini: Episod...

I did a few site updates to help with formatting and I’ll keep adding to it as I can. A few notes before we get to the AI show notes below: * If you want to contribute any content, video, interviews, articles, let me know. I want to help not just the players but also the people who maybe want to get into media. * I used my BallerCam yesterday for my daughters sophomore volleyball game and my paren...

Good morning! 2028 player rankings are out this morning and I had a ton of fun researching and talking with people in the know on this class (2029 is releasing tomorrow) Create lasting connections and be fully present during games by grabbing your own BallerCam at www.ballercam.com and use code VIPADAM to get $25 off an accessory (which you don’t need, FYI. You can get the device and just pay $29/...

I had Google Gemini write some show notes from my 30 minutes of rambling… Podcast Episode: “GWC, Juco, New Rankings, and more parent advice!” Host: Adam Peek ( UtahBasketball.net ) Key Discussion Points: * Baller TV/Baller Cam (0:30-2:25): The host talks about using the Baller Cam to record games for family (like his family in Colorado) and as a better alternative to poor quality, inconsistent pho...

Huge thanks to Karl from D3Direct for joining the show. Everyone make sure to go subscribe to his Substack! Also, if you haven’t already, the 2026 and 2027 player rankings are live at rankings.utahbasketball.net . Please drop me any feedback before the season starts so I can have the data correct. If you feel like your ranking is wrong, provide data on why and drop it in the comment section here!...

Episode Show Notes: Explaining the 2026 Rankings Host Adam Peek dives deep into his "stupid idea" to create a new, interactive 2026 player rankings website for Utah high school basketball. He breaks down the why, the how, and what it all means for the players. Why Build a New Ranking System? * A Learning Project: The website was built as a personal project to practice a new development style ("vib...

This is a quick 10 minute episode, but I break down why, perhaps, parents and players in Utah are a bit naive when it comes to non D1 opportunities and programs and why it requires a player to travel more than most states (including AAU…which I understand contradicts my last episode :) Here’s a look at the webapp I quickly built in Gemini This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

This one is for the parents! As stated in the episode, these are my learnings and my opinions from my journey…so they might be wrong and that’s OK! I hope you can get some helpful tips from them. Show Notes * Title: A Parent's Perspective on High School Basketball * Episode Summary: In this reflective solo episode, Adam Peek, the host of the Utah High School Hoops podcast, shares his personal expe...

About the Guest(s): Brian Burton is a seasoned basketball coach currently serving as the co-director of the Colorado Live showcase. With nearly two decades of experience in coaching college basketball, including a stint at the University of Utah, Brian has an extensive background in the sport. He has transitioned into sports broadcasting, where he covers approximately 50 games per year across prom...

About the Guest(s): Parker Van Dyke is a professional basketball player currently in the G League. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Parker attended East High School before playing college basketball at the University of Utah. Known for his prolific scoring ability and strong work ethic, Parker has played internationally in Germany and Spain, and now competes in the United States for the Austin S...

About the Guest(s): Adam Peek is a seasoned consultant specializing in sales training and personal development with a unique passion for basketball recruiting. He integrates his professional expertise with his love for the sport, offering insights into how lessons learned on the court can enhance business strategies. Known for his engaging and thought-provoking content, Adam combines his professio...