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Learning Basketball

Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK

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

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01:09:49

Surprise Toronto Raptors, Ja Morant Fake Trades, Trae...

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2026/01/13

Ep. 107 of Learning Basketball with Es Baraheni @JustEsBaraheniEs Baraheni covers the Toronto Raptors & NBA at NBA Daily, Raptors Republic, and Sportscasting NBA.Today we learn about Ja Morant Trade Rumors, The Trae Young Trade Aftermath for Atlanta and Washington, and this Toronto Raptors Surprise Start: the defensive versatility of Scottie Barnes and immediate two-way impact of Rookie Collin Murray-Boyles, Brandon Ingram's tough shotmaking, Darko's coaching style, Barrett's and

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00:46:44

Paolo Banchero's Clutch Game-Winners, Anthony Black's...

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2026/01/08

Ep. 106 Learning Basketball with Josh Cohen @Josh_Cohen_NBAJosh Cohen covers the Orlando Magic and NBA with OrlandoMagic.com and his YouTube channelToday 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 PendaTimeline:00:00 Introduction & Background02:00 Paolo

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01:10:32

Cade Cunningham MVP? East #1-seed Detroit Pistons...

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2026/01/06

Ep. 105 Learning Basketball with Ku Khahil @KuKhahilKu Khahil covers the Detroit Pistons on his Substack newsletter and as host of the Locked On Detroit Pistons PodcastToday 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

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01:34:03

NBA Draft Scouting with Aaron Proia – Arkansas Meleek...

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2025/12/30

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,

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01:00:10

Wemby's Shot Deterrence, Spurs-Thunder Christmas Day...

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2025/12/23

Ep. 103 Learning Basketball with Bennett Herbert! (@bendog28)Bennett Herbert is a lawyer and San Antonio Spurs Fan who shares NBA Draft and NBA basketball analysis on Twitter.Today we analyze and preview the Spurs-Thunder NBA Cup + Christmas Day marquee matchups and we learn more about Victor Wembanyama's shot deterrence, the Spurs guards (Fox Harper Castle Vassell) working together in complementary ways, the coaching stylistic similarities and differences between new Spurs Head Coach Mitch

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00:26:22

NBA Legend Horace Grant on his Career, Family,...

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2025/12/15

Ep. 102 Learning Basketball with Horace Grant! @HoraceGrant54a @SwishTheory PodcastHorace 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 Horace Grant's new show "Legends in Session with Horace Grant" releasing next summer, and dive into Horace's early player development, his illustrious

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00:53:35

State of Miami Heat, Magic-Heat NBA Cup, NBA...

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2025/12/11

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 shot, NBA press conference experiences, recap the Heat - Magic NBA Cup Quarter Final, talk Desmond Bane’s fit in Orlando and break down the State of the

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00:42:01

Carving Turkey with Dante Marchitelli – 100th...

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2025/12/09

Ep. 100 Learning Basketball – Dante Marchitelli @DanteMagic@SwishTheoryCarving 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 AdubatoTimeline:00:00 Introduction: The 100th Episode with Dante Marchitelli 01:00 The Magic’s Postgame Thanksgiving Tradition: Carving the Turkey05:00 Calling NBA Games: Insights and Challenges11:00 Appreciating Greatness in Sports19:36

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01:43:12

Boozer Duke NBA Draft, LaMelo Ball Fake Trades, Kon...

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2025/11/25

Ep. 99 Learning Basketball with Brian Geisinger @bgeis_bird@SwishTheoryBrian 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 school and college level, Duke NBA Draft Prospects, Buzz or No Buzz on LaMelo Fake Trade Ideas with Brian Geisinger – Cam & Cayden Boozer, Dame Sarr,

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01:12:31

The State of the Clippers, Magic run LAC and GSW off...

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2025/11/22

Ep. 98 Learning Basketball with Grant Mona! @Gmona48Grant Mona is on the Clippers Beat for Sporting Tribune, the podcast host of Sporting Tribune Today, and an NBA Writer for RoundtableState 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 efficiency

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01:03:37

2026 NBA Draft Model Sleepers & Is This Team For...

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2025/11/14

Ep. 97 Learning Basketball with Jordan Grossman @TheBigWafeJordan 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 Analytics03:00 Building a Draft Model: Coding, Formula, Stats06:00 The Role of Historical Data in Draft Predictions09:00 Evaluating Prospects: The Importance of Versatility12:00 Analyzing the 2025 Draft Class: Standout Players15:00 2026 Draft Model

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00:53:48

The Floater Boom, State of the Utah Jazz, and True...

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2025/11/11

Ep. 96 Learning Basketball with Riley Gisseman @RGiss11Riley 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 deserving max money, potential of prospects Ace Bailey, Walter Clayton, Keyonte George, and the adjustable coaching philosophies of Will Hardy.Timeline:00:00

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02:32:35

The State of the Orlando Magic and Trae Young-less...

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2025/11/05

Ep. 95 Learning Basketball with David Lee and Eric WeissDavid and Eric join Ryan Kaminski for an Orlando Magic - Atlanta Hawks Watch Party – Learning Basketball LIVE Swish Theory PodcastGuests Timeline:00:00 David Lee ⁨@dlee4three11⁩ in the first half1:00:00 Eric Weiss @EricWeiss_SA in the second halfThe State of the Orlando Magic and Trae Young-less Atlanta Hawks with David Lee and Eric Weiss - Jalen Johnson, Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Tristan da Silva Full Playback

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01:14:42

2025-26 NBA Contenders vs Pretenders with Jackson...

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2025/11/04

Ep. 94 Learning Basketball with Jackson Frank @jackfrank_jjfJackson Frank is an NBA Writer and Editor with Sportscasting NBAToday 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 shortTimeline:00:00 Introduction & Background - NBA Opening Week00:45 Contenders vs. Pretenders: Which teams have a real chance to win it all this year? 2:30 76ers 4:30 Bulls 6:00 Bucks 9:00 Heat 11:00

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01:10:09

Best NBA Opening Week Storylines & Rookies with...

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2025/10/31

Ep. 93 Learning Basketball with Jackson Frank @jackfrank_jjfJackson Frank is an NBA Writer and Editor with Sportscasting NBAToday 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 Nuggets03:00 Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs05:00 Giannis Antetokoumnpo’s Bucks08:00 Tyrese Maxey's Sixers11:00 Rookies Spotlight:VJ Edgecombe’s SixersCedric Coward’s

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01:31:05

NBA Team Bet Draft with Es Baraheni, Ben Pfeifer, Mat...

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2025/10/22

Ep. 92 Learning Basketball with Sportscasting NBA - Jackson Frank, Ben Pfeifer, Mat Issa, Es BaraheniJackson 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 seasonTimeline:00:00 Introduction & Background1:00 NBA Opening Day Thoughts & Season Expectations: Will Diverging Team Styles Emerge?04:00 2025-26 NBA Team Bet Draft: How to

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00:54:18

Miami Heat Outlook, Orlando Magic Preseason, Team USA...

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2025/10/17

Ep. 91 Learning Basketball with Austin Dobbins @AustinDobbins13Austin Dobbins is a Lead Writer for @5ReasonsSports and Writer for the Miami Heat & Orlando Magic On SIToday 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 Jovic, Spoelstra vs Mosley for 2025-26 Coach of the Year odds, and we examine the Orlando Magic’s strong preseason.Timeline:00:00 Introduction &

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01:44:57

Boston Celtics & Portland Trail Blazers Franchise...

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2025/10/14

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 return, then we break down the Portland Trail Blazers' team building strategy going all in on their established defensive identity while taking measured dice

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01:39:45

Cleveland Cavaliers Franchise Outlook, Basketball...

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2025/10/10

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 HoopsTimestamps:00:00 Introduction & Background - what goes into Building a Basketball Scouting

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01:00:44

Minnesota Timberwolves Franchise Outlook, Celebrating...

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2025/10/07

Ep. 88 Learning Basketball with Jake PayntingJake 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 & Background2:00 Growing Howls and Growls

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