Ep. 91 Learning Basketball with Austin Dobbins @AustinDobbins13
Austin Dobbins is a Lead Writer for @5ReasonsSports and Writer for the Miami Heat & Orlando Magic On SI
Today we learn about the state of the Miami Heat, Coach Spoelstra taking over Team USA Head Coaching duties, Heat players who could pop out between Kelel Ware, Norman Powell, Nikola Jovic, Spoelstra vs Mosley for 2025-26 Coach of the Year odds, and we examine the Orlando Magic’s strong preseason.
Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background, Sports Media Advice

04:00 Covering the Heat and Magic on SI

07:00 Mosley vs Spoelstra 2025-26 Coach of the Year Odds

15:00 Miami Heat Season Outlook

33:00 Orlando Magic Preseason

52:00 Heat vs Magic Season Predictions

PODCAST LINKS

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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' team building strategy going all in on their established defensive identity while taking measured dice rolls on talent. Finally, we examine Charlie’s NBA Farm System concept, where we rank the Top-5 “young cores” in the league only including players still on their rookie contracts (2023-2025 NBA Draft Classes)

Timeline: 00:00 Introduction & Background

03:00 Boston Celtics Franchise Outlook

16:00 Portland Trail Blazers Teambuilding Strategy

50:00 Warriors sign Al Horford (recorded before Kuminga extension)

01:00:00 Ranking NBA Farm Systems

Podcast LINKS:

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Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcast

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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 Hoops

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction & Background - what goes into Building a Basketball Scouting Service?

03:00 Scouting Process & Player Evaluation Philosophy

09:00 Valuing Player Development

15:00 Importance of Role & Fit in College Prospect Decisions

21:00 Spotlighting Rising Prospects in Ohio & Kentucky

50:00 Scouting Shon Abaev & Cincinnati Basketball Expectations

55:00 Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason + Franchise Outlook

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Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcast

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Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc⁠

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, and Rudy Gobert's defensive impact.

Timeline:

0:00 Introduction & Background

2:00 Growing Howls and Growls YouTube Channel, Film Breakdown Process

9:00 State of Minnesota Timberwolves

15:00 Anthony Edwards Shooting Development, Julius Randle Playmaking Role, Rudy Gobert Defensive Impact

52:00 Celebrating Kevin Garnett's Legacy & Jersey Retirement Rumors + Minnesota Timberwolves "Black Trees" Jersey & Court Rebrand

Podcast LINKS

Learning Basketball - Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠

Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcast

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Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc⁠

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 questions and answers from Orlando Magic Media Day with Coach Mosley and Magic Players.

Timeline:

00:00 Orlando Magic Media Day Q&A with Coach Mosley and Magic Players

12:00 Player Development, Scouting, Coaching Youth Basketball, Experience with FC Barcelona, Minicopa

30:00 Legendary Names of FC Barcelona Basketball - Juan Carlos Navarro

42:00 The Competitive Landscape and The Role of Analytics of Euroleague

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Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcast

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Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc⁠

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 similar to the recent Clipper rumors.

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction & Background, Sports Media Advice

09:00 Toronto Raptors Franchise Outlook – How does Toronto balance Scottie Barnes, Brandon Ingram, and Collin Murray-Boyles? Do any of the offensive minded backcourt guys pop in Gradey, Quickley, and Barrett?

21:00 Defensive Identity, bench mob of dawgs

45:00 Rumors leaking of Kawhi Leonard's 2019 Free Agency Demands for Toronto resembling these recent allegations with the Clippers

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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’s new Head Coach Kevin Willard who recruited two NBA Draft Prospects in Acaden Lewis and Nico Onyekwere? Are the 76ers sleeper contenders when healthy and has Daryl Morey built the real Two Timelines Team? Who are some of the top young basketball prospects around the country to keep an eye on in future draft talks?

Timeline:

00:00 Introduction & Background, Scouting Philosophy

02:00 Evolution of Villanova Basketball Culture from Jay Wright to Kyle Neptune and now Kevin Willard from Maryland

08:00 Villanova Season Expectations and NBA Draft Prospects to Watch: Acaden Lewis + Nico Onyekwere with Eric Dixon now on Luka LeBron Lakers

26:00 Philadelphia 76ers Franchise Outlook, 2025 Offseason, VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, Johni Broome

42:00 Philadelphia 76ers, The Real Two Timelines Team

48:00 Rookie VJ Edgecombe's Potential

56:00 Future Top NBA Draft Prospects to keep on the Radar - Ryan Hampton, Marcus Spears Jr., Mikel Brown Jr., Brandon McCoy1:10:00 Importance of Confidence and Comfortability in NBA Draft Prospects

Villanova Hoops, Philadelphia 76ers Two Timelines Franchise Outlook, Future NBA Draft Prospects with Leader Johnson – Acaden Lewis, Nico Onyekwere, Kevin Willard, Dr. J, VJ Edgecombe, Scouting Process

Podcast LINKS

Learning Basketball - Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠

Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcast

⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...⁠

Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc⁠

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 basketball fans in Dallas going from The Luka Trade to both their NBA & WNBA teams winning potential #1 pick superstars.

00:00 Introduction & Background, Sports Media Advice

02:00 2025 Eurobasket Standouts - Franz, Luka, Giannis, Sengun, Mikka, Markkanen

05:00 How are Fan Vibes in Dallas Since The Luka Trade?

08:00 Future of the Mavericks: Cooper Flagg

11:00 Dirk Nowitzki's Insights on Team Owners restoring team image

14:00 Dallas Mavericks Franchise Outlook & Season Expectations

42:00 Anthony Davis Navigating Injuries, MVP/DPOY Award Races

01:00:00 Paige Bueckers, Basketball Phenom, Dallas Wings Franchise Cornerstone

01:15:00 Did the Basketball Gods gift Dallas Basketball Fans two #1 Pick potential superstars in the summer immediately following the Luka trade?

The State of Dallas Basketball After Luka with Grant Afseth – Mavs & Wings Win #1 Picks Cooper Flagg & Paige Bueckers, AD for MVP/DPOY?, Front Office Expectations, 2025 Eurobasket, Sports Media Advice

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Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcast

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Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc⁠