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Ep. 161 Learning Basketball with Parker Fleming @PAKA_FLOCKA@SwishTheory @BeyondTheRK Cameron Boozer's Smashmouth Memphis Grizzlies, 2027 NBA Draft & Week 1 Rookie Standouts with Parker Fleming – Ty Jerome All-Star? Coach Iisalo's Library, Zach Edey's Paint Presence Timeline: 00:00 Cold Open 1:40 Introduction & Background 5:30 2027 NBA Draft Prospects to Watch 14:00 Memphis Grizzlies 50:00 Week 1 NBA Rookie Standouts

Ep. 160 Learning Basketball with Conrado Pascual @CP3_777 @SwishTheory @BeyondTheRK Kiah Stokes Valkyries Finals MVP Case, Yaxel Lendeborg Rookie Breakout, JuJu Watkins Update with Conrado Pascual – How Valkyries Flipped WNBA Finals, USC Women's Hoops, Warriors Season Outlook Timeline 0:00 Cold open: Kiah Stokes as Finals MVP 2:20 Introduction & Background 3:59 Covering the Valkyries' magical season 6:53 Expansion-team culture Year 1 before adding Gabby Williams and Kiah Stokes  8:33 Kiah Stokes' surprising rise to starting center & elite impact 10:19 The Valkyries' identity: slow pace, ball security and self-awareness 13:38 Golden State’s Game 4 & 5 adjustments to retake series lead 3-2 18:04 Veronica Burton and Stokes fun facts 22:28 How Atlanta Dream adjust back to even series in Game 6 27:34 The most underrated Valkyries? 35:09 Finals MVP pick and Stokes' career recognition 39:53 How Stokes and Gabby Williams transformed the defense 42:28 Game 6 & 7 WNBA Finals Series outlook and predictions 46:25 9:30 a.m. PST Game 6 tip-off debacle 53:27 Juju Watkins is Back – USC Women’s Basketball Update 1:00:12 USC's chemistry with Jazzy Davidson, Saniyah Hall, and Final Four expectations 1:06:22 Golden State Warriors Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s immediate arrival, Nuggets Breakout 1:19:54 Yaxel's personality, quotes and Coach Kennedy story 1:26:26 Rookie of the Year Possibilities & Yaxel's long-term fit as the true Two Timelines prospect 1:33:47 Warriors outlook with Jimmy & Yaxel 1:36:03 The Center Hub college hoops magazine w/ Tyler Tanner and 200 coaches interviewed

Ep. 159 Learning Basketball with Ionna McKenzie! @Ionna @SwishTheory @BeyondTheRK Timeline:0:00 Angel Reese's 3pt Development1:00 Introduction to Ionna McKenzie and Her Journey in Basketball 4:00 Early Influences from Family 6:30 College Basketball Experience at Texas Tech 10:00 Transitioning to Professional Basketball 13:00 Playing Overseas: Challenges and Growth 16:00 Cultural Experiences and Living Abroad 19:00 Reflections on International Basketball 22:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 24:00 Transitioning to a New Mindset in Basketball 25:00 Exploring ASB and Glass Floor Tech 26:00 The Impact of Advanced Training Facilities 28:00 Revolutionizing Basketball Practice with Technology 33:00 Innovative Playbook Solutions for Coaches 37:00 Future Aspirations for ASB Technology 42:00 Celebrating Angel Reese's Impact on the Game45:00 WNBA Finals Game 1 & Game 2 Breakdown – Impact of Gabby Williams & Angel Reese

Ep. 158 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 w/ Kevin Danna! @KevinDannaPxP@SwishTheory @BeyondTheRK Bandwagon to Ballhalla: Valkyries' Gabby Williams, Veronica Burton, Natalie Nakase Path to 2026 WNBA Finals with Kevin Danna – Best Crowd Pop in Sports? Golden State’s Expansion Success, Deterring Bueckers, Defeating A’ja, Dream Keys Timeline: 0:00 – Best Crowd Pop in Sports? 1:30 — Introduction and Valkyries-Dream Finals Preview 6:00 — Kevin Danna’s path into play-by-play 8:00 — Ballhalla crowd and fan culture 11:00 — Golden State Valkyries Expansion Success Story 15:00 — Building the Valkyries Expansion Team roster 19:00 — Team Identity: defense, effort, intensity 22:00 — Natalie Nakase’s coaching influence 24:00 — Deterring Paige Bueckers in Round 1 28:00 — Pivotal comeback sparked by Veronica Burton & Gabby Williams’ clutch play 32:00 — Gabby Williams’ defensive, offensive, and overall impact 38:00 — How did the Valkyries Sweep A’ja Wilson’s Aces? 41:00 — Veronica Burton’s all-around value 46:00 — 6th Player of the Year Janelle Salaün and underrated players 50:00 — Dream-Valkyries 2026 WNBA Finals Preview, Biggest Swing Factors, Key Matchups

Ep. 157 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 w/ Josh Cohen! @Josh_Cohen_NBA@SwishTheory @BeyondTheRK Franz Wagner’s Impact, Sean Sweeney’s Organization, Blueprints to Orlando Magic Contender with Josh Cohen – Anthony Black's Contract Extension Year, Breakout Magic Role Players, 2026-27 Season Outlook Timeline:00:00 — Franz Wagner’s endurance, late-game impact, and two-way workload 01:45 — Early impressions of Orlando’s preseason opener 02:25 — Sean Sweeney’s impact 14:00 — Rebuilding Orlando’s offensive identity 15:00 — Spain P&R Film Breakdown: One play that best utilizes Franz, Paolo, Bane, and shooters together 27:00 — Tristan da Silva’s role and shooting upside 32:00 — Nikola Vucevic’s fit as a floor-spacing backup big 41:00 — Franz Wagner’s next level: playmaking, scoring, conditioning, and defense 55:00 — The Playtype Orlando could sneakily dominate next year 60:00 — Anthony Black’s development, role, and defensive upside in contract extension year 72:00 — Re-establishing Orlando’s defensive identity: pressure, turnovers, and transition opportunities 75:00 — Jase Richardson’s point guard skills, shooting, and rotation case vs Jevon Carter 85:00 — Noah Penda’s defensive versatility and the importance of his three-point shot in frontcourt battle with da Silva 96:00 — Eastern Conference outlook, contender matchups, and Orlando’s playoff goals 119:00 — Closing thoughts on the Magic’s potential season outlook

Ep. 156 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 w/ Nile! @NileHoops @SwishTheory @BeyondTheRK How Many "LeBrons" Should One Team Have? Twin Theory of NBA Roster Building + NBA Draft Scouting Tips with Nile Hoops – How to Evaluate Prospects, How Teams Build Lineups, Orlando Magic, Eric Bledsoe Timeline:00:00 Twin Theory and player synergy 05:27 Team identity, archetypes, and roster fit 11:29 When overlapping skills work and when they don’t 17:22 Building lineups around complementary player types 23:23 The Orlando Magic’s team-building philosophy 32:27 What made Eric Bledsoe such a special talent? 38:00 Fedor Žugić and Santa Clara’s roster outlook 41:57 Draft scouting: recognizing winning player profiles 54:23 Favorite rookie fits and Toronto’s defensive potential

Ep. 155 Learning Basketball with Lucas Kaplan @LucasKaplan_ @SwishTheory Appreciating Breanna Stewart's Greatness, How 8-Seed Liberty Upset 1-seed Lynx, Nets Media Day with Lucas Kaplan – Keys to NYL/ATL Series, Mikel Brown Jr. Upside, Mo Wagner Energy, Julius Randle Nets Timestamps:00:00 — What makes Breanna Stewart such a uniquely effective player 02:24 — Introduction and WNBA playoff context 03:31 — How the Liberty’s culture and defense fuel their playoff run 05:07 — Why Stewart’s impact can be overlooked 08:13 — Stewart’s all-around statistical profile and NBA comparisons 11:52 — The value of Stewart’s motor and versatility 15:12 — Jonquel Jones’s two-way impact and evolution as a scorer 20:40 — How the Liberty’s system and rotation are working in the playoffs 23:05 — Creating mismatches for Jonquel Jones 24:51 — Liberty–Dream series preview, including the Angel Reese matchup 27:43 — Sabrina Ionescu's role in protecting the ball against Atlanta 29:50 — Brooklyn Nets media-day speed round 30:25 — Mikel Brown Jr.’s upside and fit with the Nets 33:14 — Egor’s rookie season and development outlook 37:36 — Danny Wolf’s role, scoring growth, and defense 40:53 — Mo Wagner and Julius Randle’s veteran presence 44:30 — The Nets’ developing core and long-term direction 48:58 — Closing thoughts and where to follow Lucas Kaplan

Ep. 154 Learning Basketball with Tony East @TonyREast @SwishTheory How Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, Aliyah Boston Spark Explosive Indiana Fever + Pacers Reloading as Haliburton Healthy with Tony East – Awards, Playoffs, Expectations, Zubac's fit, Pacers Rookies Timestamps:00:00 What makes Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell such a lethal tandem? 03:16 Introduction and guest welcome 03:47 Indiana Fever playoff outlook and seeding 08:05 Why Clark and Mitchell are such a difficult offensive pairing 11:23 Aliyah Boston’s two-way impact and award case 19:17 Caitlin Clark’s development and the impact of FIBA play 22:05 Fever playoff variables, role players, and the wider WNBA field 25:22 Indiana Pacers expectations with Tyrese Haliburton returning 29:13 Roster fit, depth, and the Zubac addition 32:30 Pacers rookies and developmental prospects 36:26 Why Indiana’s style is more than just finding another Haliburton-type guard 40:10 Under-the-radar Pacers and Fever players to watch 42:51 Closing thoughts on Indiana basketball

Ep. 153 Learning Basketball with Es Baraheni @JustEsBaraheni @SwishTheory Kawhi Trade Official, Raptors Dynamic Defense with Es Baraheni – Kawhi’s Fit in Toronto, Darko’s Rajakovic’s Belief in Scottie Barnes’ Star Trajectory, Collin Murray-Boyles & Allen Graves Bench Depth Timeline:00:00 — Raptors’ defensive identity and Kawhi’s fit 02:16 — Show introduction and guest welcome 02:47 — Kawhi’s return to Toronto and the fan reaction 12:14 — Trade details, roster construction, and Kawhi’s on-court fit 25:04 — Scottie Barnes’ development and Darko Rajaković’s belief in him 32:32 — Allen Graves’ role, shooting, and defensive upside 38:56 — Guard rotation: Immanuel Quickley and Jamal Shead 42:52 — Remaining roster needs: center, creation, and the Sabonis discussion 48:24 — League-wide trends in size, skill, rebounding, and how teams counter Wembanyama 62:56 — Closing thoughts

Ep. 152 Learning Basketball with Grant Mona @GMona48 @SwishTheory NBA Bans Ballmer + How Kawhi Fiasco Hurts Clippers Fans Most with Grant Mona – LAC’s Franchise Outlook after Trading for Darius Garland & Brandon Ingram, Why Frank & Redden Drafted Keaton Wagler Timeline: 00:00 Introduction & Background 02:00 Breaking down Los Angeles Clippers’ punishment from NBA 08:00 Is this enough penalty to deter future violations? 14:00 The Clippers’ new roster direction with Garland & Wagler 22:00 Why the Clippers drafted Keaton Wagler #5 overall 26:00 Why Ballmer’s Clippers did this to land Kawhi 33:00 Wildest details from Kawhi/Balmer/NBA investigation 38:00 What comes next for Kawhi, Clippers, Fans

Ep. 151 Learning Basketball with Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305 How Giannis + Spoelstra is Miami Heat’s Cheat Code with Brady Hawk – Fit & Chemistry between Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo, projecting Klay Thompson’s role, Heat’s Biggest X-Factors Timestamps: 0:00 — Introduction & Background 3:00 — Instant Reaction to Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat 6:00 —  Giannis and Bam Adebayo Chemistry 9:00 — Offensive Strategies – X’s & O’s 12:00 — Player Roles and Expectations 15:00 — Depth Concerns and Injury Implications 18:00 — Expectations for upcoming 2026-27 Season 30:00 — Analyzing Miami Heat’s Playoff Potential 33:00 — How Giannis and Bam Define Heat’s Next Era 36:00 — New-look Offense – Inverted Screening ?  39:00 — Nikola Jovic, X-Factor for Miami 43:00 — Andrew Wiggins’s much-needed value for team 49:00 — Predictions for Heat’s 2026-27 NBA Season @SwishTheory

Ep. 150 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 w/ Kris Smith @theblacktechie @SwishTheory Future of WNBA Analytics, A'ja Wilson/Angel Reese/Gabby Williams for DPOY + 2026 WNBA MVP Race with Kris Smith – Value of Data Literacy in Decision Making, Atlanta Dream Roster Construction Strategy Timeline:00:00 — Introduction & Background, Analytics Philosophy 10:00 — Value of Data Literacy Sports Analytics & Decision Making 21:00 — Atlanta Dream Roster Building Strategy around Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard 35:00 — Atlanta Dream’s bench, depth for playoff run 46:00 — Kris Smith’s data viz portfolio 55:00 — Evaluating WNBA Defensive Player of the Year and MVP Candidates 82:00 — Future of WNBA Analytics

Ep. 149 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 with Spencer Davies @SpinDavies @SwishTheory Cavs Pay Harden, Peyton Watson's Upside & Mario Hezonja's Fit with Spencer Davies – 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers Franchise Outlook + 2019 NBA Redraft – Zion/Morant/Garland Timestamps: 0:00 — Harden's return, Cavaliers Outlook 3:00 — Introduction & Background 5:00 — Player development, training work, Summer League 12:00 — Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason 17:00 — Peyton Watson Trade Analysis & Upside 35:00 — Mario Hezonja Signing & Fit 47:00 — Cavaliers Outlook 56:00 — 2019 NBA Redraft 83:00 — Cavs Roster Security After Keeping Harden

Ep. 148 Learning Basketball with Maurya Kumpatla @TheFlarescreen @SwishTheory Why Russ is Underrated, 2020 NBA Redraft, OKC Offseason Outlook with Maurya Kumpatla – Celebrating  Russell Westbrook’s Career, Analyzing 2026 Thunder Draft & Moves, Redrafting Edwards/Ball/Haliburton Timestamps 0:00 — Introduction & Background 5:00 — Westbrook’s Impact on Oklahoma City and the NBA 19:00 — Statistical Analysis when Westbrook is paired with 3pt Sniper star like Durant, George, Beal  27:00 — Why Russell Westbrook is Underrated 35:00 — Analyzing the Thunder vs. Spurs Matchup 39:00 — OKC Thunder’s Offseason Moves & 2026 Rookies (Mara, Stirtz, Oweh) 52:00 — Projecting the Thunder’s Future Performance 1:03:00 — 2020 NBA Redraft

Ep. 147 Learning Basketball with Brian Geisinger @bgeis_bird @SwishTheory Why Charlotte Traded LaMelo Ball + Scouting Duke, UNC, NC State NBA Draft Prospects with Brian Geisinger –  Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje's #1 Pick Potential, Michael Malone’s UNC, Hornets Revamp Roster Timeline:00:00 Introduction 05:00 Duke's NBA Pipeline 10:00 Joaquim Boumtje Boumtje's Potential 14:00 Duke's NBA Depth & Player Development Strategy 22:00 Scouting Duke’s NBA Draft Prospects – JBB, Cameron Williams, Deron Rippey Jr, Sebastian Wilkins, Patrick Ngongba, Dame Sarr, Cayden Boozer 25:00 UNC's New Direction Under Michael Malone – Scouting Matt Able, Neoklis Avdalas, Kevin Thomas 44:00 Scouting NC State's NBA Draft Prospects – Paul Mcneil, Darius Adams 49:00 Greensboro Swarm’s DJ Bakker headed to Orlando 52:00 Why Hornets Traded LaMelo Ball 01:00:00 Hornets Offseason Roster Build Strategy – Christian Anderson, Hannes Steinbach, Coby White, Dennis Schroder, Naz Reid, Dorian Finney-Smith