2022 Final 4 Preview

Mikey V re-joins the podcast as we take a look back at our pre-season predictions. What did we get right and what did we completely miss on before switching over to Kansas-Villanova and UNC-Duke previews. Also, with the high school all-star games back in action, Mikey V provides key takeaways from the McDonald’s All-American game, a Nike Hoop Summit preview and the Mookie Cook to Oregon commitment.

BWB Recap & College Hoop Thoughts

NBA Draft expert Michael Visenberg comes back on the podcast to discuss a variety of topics. Alonzo Verge from ASU, top prospects from the 2020 Basketball Without Borders, Draft Prospects, and a weekend preview including Kansas vs. Baylor.

Mikey V Returns – USA BBall 2019

The podcast returns with Mikey V to discuss the USA Basketball Mini-Camp from this past weekend. We talk about the top 2020 and 2021 players including Jalen Green, Chet Holmgren, Day’ron Sharpe, Jabari Smith, as well as some of the top up and coming sophomores and freshmen.

Catching Up On Summer Hoops

Michael Visenberg from the Rookie Wire joins the Podcast after a lengthy summer break. The Basketball Tournament kicks things off, followed by 2020 Mock Draft Discussion and finally some 2020 high school analysis.

Pangos All-American Camp Review

Scott Phillips checks in after watching the Pangos All-American camp this past weekend. With 100+ of the top high school players competing under one roof the talent level was extremely high. A few topics discussed included Cade Cunningham’s stellar play, Jonathan Kuminga’s athleticism, and Day’Ron Sharpe’s potential. We also talk about other standout players, Pangos memories, and the June/July recruiting period.

2019 Hoop Summit Review

Podcast regular Mikey V is back to recap his week at the 2019 Nike Hoop Summit. After being thoroughly depressed watching the 2018 Hoop Summit, Mikey V is re-energized talking about USA players such as James Wiseman, Cole Anthony, and Isaiah Stewart and World players Nico Mannion, Josh Green, and Precious Achiuwa. How will these players perform in college, how did they look in practice, and the actual Hoop Summit game.

USA Basketball Developmental Camp Review

Michael Visenberg joins the Podcast to provide an in-depth review on the USA Basketball Developmental Camp that took place in Colorado Springs with the top high school players in the 2019-2022 classes. Mikey V talks about the new format of the camp, the standouts in the Junior / Senior classes, and which younger players to keep an eye on in the future.

Sean McAloon: IMG Academy

Sean McAloon, the head coach of IMG Academy joins the podcast to talk about his basketball path which has taken him from a Division 3 assistant to the head coach at one of the top high school programs in the country. Sean talks about his formative coaching years at Randolph Macon with current VCU head coach Mike Rhoades, his time at Bucknell and then his high foray into high school. After running a successful program at Benedictine (VA), Sean toppled the WCAC empires of DeMatha and Gonzaga before joining IMG this past season. Great insight into the world of high school and college basketball.

2018 Hoop Summit Recap

Michael Visenberg of NBADraft.net joins the podcast to review the 2018 Nike Hoop Summit. Mike spent the week watching both the International and U.S. teams practice in a lead-up to the actual game won by the International team. The normally jubilant scout was somewhat dismayed after watching the 2018 class, but provides his thoughts on RJ Barrett, Josh Green, Cam Reddish, and more.

Final Four & McDonald’s All-American Preview

Scott Phillips from NBCSports and NBCSports Chicago joins the podcast to preview the Final Four. Scott talks about the formation of the Loyola Chicago team and provides valuable insights into the Loyola Chicago-Michigan game as well as the Villanova-Kansas match-up before we turn to talk about the stars of tomorrow appearing in the McDonald’s All-American game.