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Learning Basketball

Learning Basketball

By: Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK
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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 podcast from Swish Theory. Follow @BeyondTheRK on YouTube + Twitter & Subscribe for FREE Substack NewsletterRyan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK Basketball
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  • Cleveland Cavaliers Franchise Outlook, Basketball Scouting Philosophy & Player Evaluation Process with Michael Roth of Prep Hoops – Spotlighting Cincinnati’s Shon Abaev plus Ohio & Kentucky Prospects

    Cleveland Cavaliers Franchise Outlook, Basketball Scouting Philosophy & Player Evaluation Process with Michael Roth of Prep Hoops – Spotlighting Cincinnati’s Shon Abaev plus Ohio & Kentucky Prospects
    Oct 10 2025

    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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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • Minnesota Timberwolves Franchise Outlook, Celebrating Kevin Garnett Legacy & FIBA Australia with Jake Paynting – Anthony Edwards' shooting development, Julius Randle's playmaking, Rudy Gobert's impact

    Minnesota Timberwolves Franchise Outlook, Celebrating Kevin Garnett Legacy & FIBA Australia with Jake Paynting – Anthony Edwards' shooting development, Julius Randle's playmaking, Rudy Gobert's impact
    Oct 7 2025

    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


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    Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcast

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • FC Barcelona Basketball, Player Development, Coaching & Scouting Youth Hoops with David Molins + Orlando Magic Media Day Press Conference Q&A with Coach Mosley and Magic Players

    FC Barcelona Basketball, Player Development, Coaching & Scouting Youth Hoops with David Molins + Orlando Magic Media Day Press Conference Q&A with Coach Mosley and Magic Players
    Oct 3 2025

    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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    1 hr and 1 min
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