Minnesota basketball guru - Ryan James joins Matt for this episode.  The episode begins with Ryan giving his background on how he got to be so involved in the Minnesota high school and college basketball scene.  It all started as a student manager for the University of Minnesota men's basketball program.  Ryan then spent 10+ years as a boys varsity assistant coach and now works for Breakdown Sports, Prep Hoops and Gopher Illustrated. writing numerous articles and tweeting on or about games at all times of the year.

Ryan gives his thoughts on the Minnesota boys high school basketball season and who the top teams are in each class for this coming season.  He gives his list of players to watch as well as why MN high school basketball is being played at such a high level.

He also gives insight into the Gopher men's basketball team and how they are finding success this season.  Enjoy this conversation in the Bare's Den with Ryan James.