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Learn about NBA basketball and NBA Draft prospects from experts, scouts, analysts, writers, reporters, coaches, players, front office execs, and fans! Every episode of Learning Basketball has the goal of teaching listeners something new about hoops as Host Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK takes listeners behind the scenes to study teambuilding strategy, concepts on the floor, scouting draft prospects on the rise, covering teams around the NBA, and evaluating player development in the gym. A podcas ...
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Ep. 102 Learning Basketball with Horace Grant! @HoraceGrant54 a @SwishTheory Podcast Horace Grant is an NBA Legend: 4x NBA Champ, 4x All-D, 1x All-Star known for his key roles with the Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic, and Los Angeles Lakers, playing alongside All-Time greats like Jordan, Pippen, Shaq, Penny, Kobe, McGrady, Payton. Today we learn about…
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Ep. 101 Learning Basketballl with Tiffany Meeks @TiffanyMeeks23Tiffany Meeks is an NBA Photographer, storyteller, and host of the Miami Heat Beat and Mixed Bag podcasts.Today we learn about Tiffany’s journey into basketball media, advice to anyone hoping to walk a similar path, the flow and challenges of sports photography, capturing the perfect sh…
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Ep. 100 Learning Basketball – Dante Marchitelli @DanteMagic @SwishTheory Carving Turkey with Dante Marchitelli – 100th Episode! – Sportscasting Insights, Magic - Heat Rivalry & NBA Cup Preview, Desmond Bane's impact, Anthony Black's leap, and Celebrating Richie Adubato Timeline: 00:00 Introduction: The 100th Episode with Dante Marchitelli 01:00 The…
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Ep. 99 Learning Basketball with Brian Geisinger @bgeis_bird @SwishTheory Brian Geisinger is a College Basketball Color Analyst covering the Charlotte Hornets on Sports Channel 8 and as host of The Buzz Beat Pod, covering the NBA Draft at Swish Theory, 247 Sports, Basket Under Review. Today we learn about Scouting Cam Boozer in person at the high sc…
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Ep. 98 Learning Basketball with Grant Mona! @Gmona48 Grant Mona is on the Clippers Beat for Sporting Tribune, the podcast host of Sporting Tribune Today, and an NBA Writer for Roundtable State of the Clippers, how the Magic ran LAC and GSW off the floor, and NBA Parody – Everything Kawhi, Zubac's decline, missing Norm Powell, Harden's absurd effici…
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Ep. 97 Learning Basketball with Jordan Grossman @TheBigWafe Jordan Grossman built an NBA Draft Model, writes about the NBA Draft for Swish Theory, and does basketball analytics with Gmanalytics. Timeline: 00:00 Introduction & Background, Basketball Analytics 03:00 Building a Draft Model: Coding, Formula, Stats 06:00 The Role of Historical Data in D…
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Ep. 96 Learning Basketball with Riley Gisseman @RGiss11 Riley Gisseman does data analytics and covers the Utah Jazz with Salt City Hoops. Today we learn about the history and spike of floaters in the modern NBA, the growing value of the 2pt shot as the game goes on, and analyze the state of the Utah Jazz franchise, Markkannen’s growing stardom dese…
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Ep. 95 Learning Basketball with David Lee and Eric Weiss David and Eric join Ryan Kaminski for an Orlando Magic - Atlanta Hawks Watch Party – Learning Basketball LIVE Swish Theory Podcast Guests Timeline:00:00 David Lee ⁨@dlee4three11⁩ in the first half 1:00:00 Eric Weiss @EricWeiss_SA in the second half The State of the Orlando Magic and Trae Youn…
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Ep. 94 Learning Basketball with Jackson Frank @jackfrank_jjf Jackson Frank is an NBA Writer and Editor with Sportscasting NBA Today we decide which current and projected playoff teams are Contenders or Pretenders – teams with a real or outside shot to winning it all and those that we project to fall short Timeline: 00:00 Introduction & Background -…
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Ep. 93 Learning Basketball with Jackson Frank @jackfrank_jjf Jackson Frank is an NBA Writer and Editor with Sportscasting NBA Today we learn about the best moments from opening week in the NBA season, highlighting some of our favorite players, teams, and plays. Timeline: 00:00 NBA Opening Week Storylines – Aaron Gordon's 50-piece Nuggets 03:00 Vict…
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Ep. 92 Learning Basketball with Sportscasting NBA - Jackson Frank, Ben Pfeifer, Mat Issa, Es Baraheni Jackson Frank, Ben Pfeifer, Mat Issa, Es Baraheni are the team of NBA writers at Sportscasting NBA. Today Swish Theory and Sportscasting NBA unite for a 2025-26 NBA Team Bet Draft of which teams we expect to best this season Timeline:00:00 Introduc…
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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 …
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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 ret…
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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 Scoutin…
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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 a…
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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…
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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 t…
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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 Davi…
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Ep. 83 Learning Basketball with Kris Amundson Kris Amundson is a lawyer and the co-founder of Swish Theory who covers the Chicago Bulls. Today we learn what went into creating the Swish Theory platform, the legal perspective and potential ramifications for Kawhi and The Clippers possibly circumventing the cap, the Chicago Bulls Franchise Outlook wi…
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Ep. 82 with @GiftedHoops_ ! Gifted Hoops covers the NBA on Twitter, YouTube, and Playback, a Twitch-like streaming service for Sports Today we draft the first official 2025-26 NBA Playback League Pass Rankings! Whichever teams we draft are the only teams we'd theoretically be allowed to watch all season - can we both survive? Ranking all 30 teams i…
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Ep. 81 Learning Basketball with Nathaniel Butler @natlyphoto Nathaniel Butler is a photographer who has captured countless iconic moments in NBA History and just published a new book “Courtside: 40 Years of NBA Photography”, co-authored by Dave McMenamin. Today we get a sneak peek into Nathaniel Butler's portfolio, diving into countless all-time cl…
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Ep. 80 Learning Basketball with Drew Munley! @Drew_Munley14 Drew Munley is an analytics basketball coach with the Syracuse Women's Basketball team and City Rocks EYBL team. Today we learn about Syracuse Men's and Women's basketball, the role of analytics on the sideline, playcalling strategy, ball screen continuity offense, Carmelo and Kiyan Anthon…
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Ep. 79 Learning Basketball with Steven Bagell! @TheNBAgell Steven Bagell is the SBC 2024 Director of Brand & Operations for⁠⁠@thecenterhub_bb⁠,⁠ a Certified NIL agent, and dual Podcast Host of the ⁠@birdrightspod ⁠& ⁠@one_and_donepod⁠ where he covers NBA Salary Cap rules and NCAA basketball. Today we learn about the NIL Landscape, the opportunities…
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Ep. 78 Learning Basketball with Joel Rush @JoelRushNBA Joel Rush covers the Denver Nuggets and NBA for Forbes Sports. Today we learn about the Denver Nuggets Reloaded Offseason shifting them back into clear contender status, the motivations behind trading Michael Porter Jr. and a future unprotected 1st for Cam Johnson, how the new free agent acquis…
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Ep. 77 Learning Basketball with Zena Keita! @itszenakeita Zena Keita covers all things Golden State Basketball between the Warriors for NBC and the Valkyries for CBS as a TV Analyst. She also hosts two basketball podcasts (NBA Daily, No Offseason) with The Athletic NBA & WNBA. Timeline: 00:00 Introduction & Background to Zena Keita’s Journey in Bas…
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Ep. 76 Learning Basketball with Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguetGerald Bourguet covers the Phoenix Suns and the NBA as the Lead Suns Writer at ⁠@PHNX_Sports⁠ and the Co-Host of The ⁠@PHNX_Suns⁠ Podcast Today we are learning about the state of the Phoenix Suns with Gerald Bourguet, the 2025 offseason overhaul, how the KD Suns Era will be remembered, …
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Ep. 75 Learning Basketball with Matt Alquiza @malquiza8 Matt Alquiza covers the Charlotte Hornets with Sports Illustrated @SI_Hornets and as co-host of the @BuzzBeatPod. Today we learn about the Charlotte Hornets identity-shifting summer of 2025, the draft strategy and clean fit of all four rookies (#4 - Kon Knueppel , #29 - Liam McNeeley, #33 - Si…
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Ep. 74 Learning Basketball with David Lee @DLee4Three David Lee covers the Atlanta Hawks on YouTube & Twitter @DLee4Three and creates Atlanta Hawks Film Breakdowns at @ATLHawksFilm Today we learn about the Atlanta Hawks incredible 2025 offseason, 2025-2026 future franchise outlook, Drafting Asa Newell #23 while somehow adding a 2026 unprotected fir…
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Ep. 73 Learning Basketball with Maurya Kumpatla @TheFlareScreen Maurya Kumpatla covers the Oklahama City Thunder and NBA Draft as a writer for Swish Theory Today we learn about and celebrate the season of the 2025 NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder, (1:00) contextualize the individual greatness of MVP and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, (23:00)…
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Ep. 72 Learning Basketball with Matt Powers! @DraftPow Matt Powers covers the NBA Draft as an Editor and Co-Founder of Swish Theory, formerly of the Stepien. Today we learn about the 2025 NBA Draft, Swish Theory's 2025 NBA Draft Guide and the team's big board, potential sleepers and late risers, and analysis on some prospect names we're higher or l…
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Ep. 71 Learning Basketball with Parker Fleming (@Paka_Flocka) and Eric Weiss (@EricWeiss_SA)! Parker Fleming covers the Memphis Grizzlies and the NBA Draft. Eric Weiss has years of experience in the NBA Scouting industry with Draft Express and Luceo Sports. Today we talk with Parker Fleming (0:00) about Desmond Bane as a person and player on and of…
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Ep. 70 Learning Basketball with David Steele! @SteeleMagic David Steele is the voice of the Orlando Magic, the lead announcer on the sidelines when you tune on a Magic game. Today we learn about his thoughts on the Desmond Bane trade, the culture built by Jamahl Mosley, what Cole Anthony and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope meant to this Magic team, the Or…
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Ep 69 Learning Basketball with Stephen Cameron @StephenMagicHQStephen Cameron covers the Orlando Magic with OMagicHQToday we learn about the Orlando Magic trading FIVE FIRST ROUND PICKS for Desmond Bane Timeline:0:00 Introduction - Father’s Day Blockbuster Trade Instant Reactions7:50 Desmond Bane’s on-court fit with the Orlando Magic core21:15 The …
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Ep. 68 Learning Basketball with Ben Pfeifer! @bjpf_ Ben Pfeifer covers the NBA with Swish Theory, Sportskeeda, and Sportscasting Today we learn about the Indiana Pacers taking a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals, how they held SGA in check in Game 3, Tyrese Haliburton’s legendary playoff run, the importance of perfectly fitting cast of characters, and end…
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Ep. 67 with Jacob Myers @League_Him Jacob Myers owns the @League_Him account, covering the NBA draft and using his platform to showcase lesser known basketball talents who deserve more exposure. Today we learn about Jacob’s scouting process, the basketball experiences and opportunities from building League Him, some names maybe not getting enough s…
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Ep. 66 Learning Basketball with Ryan Miller Ryan Miller is the head coach of Murray State’s basketball team, coming off four years as the assistant coach for Greg McDermott’s Creighton’s team, and two decades of college coaching experience.Today we learn about Ryan’s coaching philosophies, influences, experiences, and stories and breakdown two play…
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Ep. 65 Learning Basketball with Will Rucker! @Will_Rucker3_AD Will Rucker is a sports analyst, journalist, coach, and media personality. He is a writer and content contributor for Liberty Ballers who covers the Philadelphia 76ers, NBA, and NBA Draft. Today we learn about Tre Johnson’s shooting versatility, and weigh all of Philadelphia’s options wi…
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Ep. 64 Learning Basketball with Brandon Benson Brandon Benson is a basketball coach at Flagler with experience at different levels including Northwestern and DME Academy. Today we learn about the NBA Conference Finals, dive into the film for both matchups, see how the Thunder score at ease with crafty P&R creators, how the Knicks create a semblance…
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Ep. 63 Learning Basketball with Ricky O'Donnell @SBN_Ricky Ricky covers NBA Scouting and the NBA Draft with SB Nation. Today we learn what each of us would do if we were acting GM of every NBA team with a first round pick this year. Timeline 00:00 Introduction to the NBA Draft 02:30 NBA Draft Combine Insights 9:00 2025 NBA Mock Draft: Top-5 Picks31…
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Ep. 62 Learning Basketball with Yash Kumar! @mathketball1 Yash Kumar covers the NBA & WNBA; is a Video & Analytics Coordinator for the Cal Poly Men’s Basketball team; and cohosts the Beyond the Arc pod. Today we learn about Yash’s journey in basketball, how OKC contained Jokic to win GM 7 vs Nuggets, how the Cavs Wheel relocation concept created sp…
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Ep. 61 Learning Basketball with Ryan Girardot! @rmgbuilds Ryan Girardot is the CEO and Co-Founder of Cerebro Sports, a basketball scouting data company that is out to collect every box score on earth and put it in one place. Today we learn about Ryan Girardot's journey to running a basketball data company, how he convinced Mark Cuban to invest, bui…
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Ep. 60 Learning Basketball with Ahmed Jama! @SlipTheScreen Ahmed covers the NBA Draft and does Grassroots Scouting with Swish Theory and Next Up basketball. Today we learn about the 2025 NBA Draft lottery, as we bounce around the best matches of player and team when it comes to the player's longterm development chances of success Timeline: 0:00 Int…
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Ep. 59 Learning Basketball with Charlie Cummings! @klaytheist11 Today we learn about the Golden State Warriors after two monumental wins in a Game 7 and Game 1 on the road and celebrate Aaron Gordon making game-winner nba playoff history for Denver. Steph Curry Injury Game 7 Buddy Draymond's shooting and defense Jimmy's clutch factor GM 7 Rockets-W…
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Ep. 58 Learning Basketball with Dayne Coates! Dayne Coates (PG) just averaged 18 PPG for an undefeated 26-0 Class C winning high school team named Berne-Knox-Westerlo. (New York) Dayne went viral in recent weeks due to his unique shooting form and has college football aspirations as a two-sport athlete pursuing college football. Today we learned ab…
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Ep. 57 Learning Basketball with Jackson Frank! @jackfrank_jjf Today we learn about Anthony Edwards' development, James Harden's career evolution, Julius Randle's impact, the Lakers future plans around Luka, as Jackson and I dive into the NBA Playoffs with the Timberwolves knocking out the Lakers and the Nuggets - Clippers series heading to Game 6. …
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Ep. 56 Learning Basketball with Josh Cohen @Josh_Cohen_NBA Josh Cohen is a Writer and Digital Content Manager for the Orlando Magic who covers the Magic and the rest of the NBA. Today we learn about how the Orlando Magic beat the Boston Celtics in GM 3 of their first round series, look at the film and matchups, celebrate Franz Wagner’s and Paolo Ba…
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Ep. 55 Learning Basketball with Robert Flom! @RichHomieFlom Robert Flom is the managing editor for 213 Hoops, covering the NBA, the Clippers, and formerly of Clips Nation, Blazers Edge, and The BBall Index. Today we learn about the Los Angeles Clippers stabilizing the team into a steady contender, Kawhi Leonard resembling his peak form when availab…
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Ep. 54 Learning Basketball with Joe Viray @JoeVirayNBA Joe is an NBA writer who covers the Golden State Warriors for Golden State of Mind and @TheDubNationHQ and the General NBA for @SBNationNBA Today we learn about the Warriors dominant play since the Jimmy Butler Trade, Steph Curry's wow-factor never dying, Draymond Green being the best defender …
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Ep. 53 Learning Basketball with David Steele! David Steele is the play-by-play voice of the Orlando Magic's broadcasting team, now in his 36th year with the team between radio and tv. Today we learn about Dwight Howard's Hall of Fame Career, stories about those Stan Van Gundy teams, David Steele's Top-5 calls and journey into sports broadcasting, a…
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