Ep. 106 Learning Basketball with Josh Cohen @Josh_Cohen_NBA

Josh Cohen covers the Orlando Magic and NBA with OrlandoMagic.com and his YouTube channel

Today we learn about the state of the Orlando Magic halfway through the season, Paolo Banchero's clutch gamewinners and vital playmaking skills, Anthony Black's two-way development, Jamahl Mosley's motivational coaching tactics, and the strong rookie play of Jase Richardson and Noah Penda

Timeline:

00:00 Introduction & Background

02:00 Paolo Banchero's Clutch Shots, Playmaking Impact, and staying Confident through the noise of the NBA

18:00 Rookies Shine – Jase Richardson and Noah Penda

27:00 Coach Mosley's Motivational Coaching Tactics

35:00 Anthony Black's Development and Versatility + How do the Magic Rank Top-5 in Not Turning The Ball Over?

Ep. 105 Learning Basketball with Ku Khahil @KuKhahil

Ku Khahil covers the Detroit Pistons on his Substack newsletter and as host of the Locked On Detroit Pistons Podcast

Today we learn about the 1-seed Detroit Pistons, ask if Cade Cunningham can win MVP, and highlight the impact of Ausar Thompson's defense, Jalen Duren downhill playmaking, Jaden Ivey adjusting his role, Beef Stew's blocks, JB Bickerstaff's culture and the depth of this Pistons squad

Ep. 104 Learning Basketball with Aaron Proia is the owner of OWE Scouting, the host of the Hoops Thread Podcast, and a senior writer with Prep Hoops Maryland.
Today we learn about Aaron Proia’s basketball scouting philosophy, his process of scouting in person versus on film, NBA teams hunting intel, and an update on standout prospects on NBA Draft radars already in college and around the grassroots scene. Highlighting prospects like Jordan Smith Jr., Paul Osaruyi, Beckham Black, Jaxon Richardson, JoJo Philon, Baba Oladotun, Qayden Samuels, Meleek, Acuff, Bidunga

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction & Background

01:30 Scouting Philosophy

04:00 Comparing In-Person vs. Film Scouting Process, NBA Teams Hunting Intel, and Players (+FamilY) Understanding Pros & Cons of Scouts Always Watching

07:00 Player Developing Winning Traits that Translate to every level of basketball + The Importance of Character and Work Ethic

13:00 Communication between Coaches, Players, Scouts

16:00 Highlighting Standout Grassroots & High School basketball players at recent events

35:00 Deep Dive into IMG Academy's Roster

37:00 Beckham Black, Jaxon Richardson, Obinna Ekezie and Southeastern Prep

41:00 Made Hoops Event Standout Players

50:00 JoJo Philon and Steve Turner’s new Montverde program

57:00 Highlighting Standout Grassroots & High School basketball players at recent events

01:13:00 Meleek Thomas, Darius Acuff + Recent College Visits - Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma State

01:29:00 Past, Present, & Future of DMV Basketball