Learning Basketball

Ep. 135 Learning Basketball with Zach Welch

Zach Welch does NBA Draft Scouting with Pro Insight.
On the prep to pro development of Kingston Flemings, (03:00), Brayden Burries (06:00), and Ebuka Okorie, (9:00)

The Scoring Creator 2026 NBA Draft (18:00)
1. Cameron Boozer  (25:00)
2. Darryn Peterson (29:00)
3. Ebuka Okorie (33:00)
4. AJ Dybantsa (36:00)
5. Kingston Flemings (46:00)
6. Mikel Brown Jr. (54:00)
7. Labaron Philon (59:00)
8. Keaton Wagler (1:05:00)
9. Caleb Wilson (1:11:00)
10. Darius Acuff (1:14:00)
11. Christian Anderson (1:18:00)
12. Brayden Burries (1:21:00)
13. Yaxel Lendeborg (1:23:00)
14. Bennett Stirtz (1:27:00)
15. Dailyn Swain (1:29:00)
16. Nate Ament (1:32:00)
17. Aday Mara (1:41:00)
18. Joshua Jefferson (1:43:00)
19. Braden Smith (1:45:00)
20. Bruce Thornton (1:48:00)
(honorable mention, Meleek Thomas)

Ep. 134 Learning Basketball
2026 NBA Mock Draft with Ben Pfeifer, Derek Parker, Will Morris, and Chuck of Chucking Darts – Darryn #1 to Wizards? Boozer to Utah? Flemings to LA? Yaxel falls to Charlotte? Graves & Wemby?
Snake draft order of 1) Derek, 2) Ryan, 3) Ben, 4) Will, 5) Chuck

00:00 Introduction & Background
4:00 Learning Basketball 2026 NBA Mock Draft
5:00 Why Wizards should Draft Darryn Peterson
10:00 Why Jazz should Target Cam Boozer
15:00 Why Grizzlies should Draft AJ Dybantsa
19:00 Why Bulls should Draft Caleb Wilson

23:00 Why Clippers should Draft Kingston Flemings 

26:00 Why Nets should Draft Keaton Wagler

32:00 Why Kings should Draft Aday Mara

41:00 Why Hawks should Draft Mikel Brown Jr.

45:00 Why Mavericks should Draft Ebuka Okorie

55:00 Why Bucks should Draft Darius Acuff Jr.

01:31:00 Why Raptors should Draft Christian Anderson

01:35:00 Why Spurs should Pair Allen Graves with Wemby

01:40:00 Why Pistons should Draft Bennett Stirtz

01:45:00 Why Hawks should Target Henri Veesar

01:50:00 Why Knicks should Draft Bruce Thornton

01:54:00 Why Lakers should Draft Zuby Ejiofor

Ep. 133 Learning Basketball with Antonio Dias

@antoniodias_pt

Today we learn about NBA Draft International Scouting & the 2026 class (00:00) NBA Development of Hugo Gonzalez & Nolan Traore (01:00) International Scouting Process & Value to Team Building (05:00) Scouting Karim Lopez (11:00), Christian Anderson (15:00) How to Scout NBA Bigs –  Scouting Hannes Steinbach, Luigi Suigo (before Villanova commit) compared to Aday Mara (20:00), Scouting Sergio de Larrea (27:00), Scouting Jack Kayil – The Biggest International Sleeper relative to consensus? (31:00) Scouting Baba Miller (35:00), Scouting Henri Veesar vs 2026 Bigs (42:00) Outlook on future international talent (48:00)

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2026 NBA Draft International Scouting + How to Scout Bigs with Antonio Dias – Karim Lopez, Sergio de Larrea, Jack Kayil, Baba Miller, Christian Anderson, Hannes Steinbach, Henri Veesaar, Luigi Suigo

Ep. 132 Learning Basketball with Logan Eby @LoganRoA_

We discuss How to Scout Guards for the NBA Draft, (03:00) Logan's scouting process principles, why Kingston Flemings could be the top point guard in the draft, (10:00), compare 2026 NBA Draft prospects in ball skills, (18:00), key traits (26:00), and two-way impact (32:00) for future success, and deep dive into NBA Draft strategy (42:00)

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Ep. 131 Learning Basketball with Geoff Rasmussen @GeoffRasmussen_
@SwishTheory
Geoff Rasmussen is an NBA Analyst who hosts the Hot Hand Theory podcast.
We break down the instant reactions to Knicks Epic Comeback (00:00), highlight Game 4 OG Anunoby’s insane Tip shot, Finals run, impact. (05:00) Alvarado’s Importances, Game 4 Adjustments, Jalen Brunson & Towns balance (8:00) , the Finals Swing Factor of keeping Victor Wembanyama near the rim (15:00), Game 3 Wemby New York Takeover (19:00), Challenges of Spurs 3 Guard Lineups + Giannis Trade Rumors (24:00), Wemby’s Historical Context at this 3-1 inflection point (42:00)

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Ep. 130 Learning Basketball with Brandon Benson

How Knicks Stole NBA Finals Games 1 & 2 in San Antonio with Brandon Benson – Karl-Anthony Towns Dominating Wemby’s Spurs, Jalen Brunson’s Clutch, Dylan Harper’s Ready, Series Coaching Adjustments 

Timeline:
00:00 Introduction

02:00 How Knicks Stole Game 1 & 2 in San Antonio 

11:00 What’s Limiting Victor Wembanyama?

14:00 Karl Anthony Towns' Evolution & Impact as Best Player in Series

18:00 San Antonio Spurs Offensive Struggles & Adjustments

30:00 How to best use Wembanyama and defend against him

38:00 Dylan Harper is ready for the moment

47:00 Spurs & Knicks Coaching Adjustments

01:15:00 Series Adjustments going forward

Ep. 129 Learning Basketball with Derek Parker @DParkOK
Derek Parker covers the NBA Draft and OKC Thunder Publisher for On SI and on YouTube.
Wemby’s World, Thunder - Spurs Recap, 2026 NBA Draft Gems with Derek Parker – Shai’s Greatness, Caruso’s Impact, Chet-Giannis Trade Rumors, OKC Draft Fits, Scouting Late Lottery & 2nd Round Sleepers
Timeline:
00:00 Introduction & Background
01:00 Wemby’s World: Spurs Take Game 7

05:00 OKC - Giannis Trade Rumors

10:00 Was Alex Caruso OKC’s best player this series?

15:00 Victor Wembanyama's Unique Deterring Influence & Shotmaking

20:00 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP Impact & OKC Legacy

31:00 Biggest Thunder - Spurs Series Adjustments 

35:00 2026 NBA Draft OKC Targets? Brayden Burries, Dailyn Swain + Will Presti Trade up into Top-4 for Cameron Boozer?

40:00 Yaxel Lendeborg’s potential fit in OKC

45:00 Jaylen Williams Development & Underrated Playoff Impact
48:00 2026 NBA Draft  2nd Round Draft Gems - Bruce Thornton, Zuby Ejifor, Braden Smith, Tamin Lipsey, Otega Oweh, Tyler Nickel
1:00:00 2026 NBA Draft Late Lottery Sleepers

Ep. 128 Learning Basketball with Chucking Darts @ChuckingDarts

@SwishTheory Podcast

Most Underrated 2026 NBA Draft Prospects with Chucking Darts – Cameron Boozer, Yaxel Lendeborg, Ebuka Okorie,
Labaron Philon,
Christian Anderson,
Morez Johnson,
Aday Mara,
Allen Graves,
Dailyn Swain


Timeline:
00:00 Introduction & Background
03:00 2026 NBA Draft Becoming Top-Heavy

06:00 Most Underrated Players in 2026 NBA Draft

10:00 Cameron Boozer: Safe Bet Superstar

15:00 Yaxel Lendeborg: Clear Versatile Forward

38:00: Ebuka Okorie: Potential Star Guard Advantage Creator could end up best point guard in strong class

46:00 Labaron Philon: Versatile Star Scoring Guard who makes winning plays

01:07:00 Kingston Fleming's Potential Playmaking

01:11:00 Christian Anderson: Best C&S 3PT Shooter and Natural Point Guard Connector Playmaker

01:16:00 Aday Mara & Morez Johnson: Defensive Anchors?

01:24:00 Allen Graves: Strong Big Wing Defender and Versatile Play-Finisher

01:32:00 Baba Miller: Jumbo Ball Handler

01:36:00 Dailyn Swain's Two-Way Potential

01:41:00 Otega Oweh, Ryan Conwell, Bruce Thornton, and 3 players who withdrew: Matt Able, Flory Bidinga, Billy Richmond

Ep. 128 Learning Basketball with Markel Leonard ! @Kel_Leonard0
A @SwishTheory Podcast
 
LA Sparks Franchise Outlook with Pro Scout Markel Leonard – Cameron Brink, Kelsey Plum, Ta’Niya Latson, Nneka Ogwumike, Lisa Leslie Statue, Rickea Jackson/Ariel Atkins Trade, WNBA 30 + NBA Storylines

(Recorded May 15th, 2026)

Timeline:
00:00 Markel Leonard's Journey from College Hoops to Pro Scouting

03:00 WNBA Pro Scouting Process

10:00 Rickea Jackson Trade for Ariel Atkins

14:00 How resigning familiar faces Kelsey Plum, Nneka Ogwumike, Erica Wheeler embraces Team Culture
18:00 Draft Profile on Rookie Ta’Niya Latson from USC/FSU

21:00 Cameron Brink’s Development as Defensive Anchor
23:00 Basketball Scouting Philosophy Overlaps
24:00 Kelsey Plum’s on-ball development
26:00 WNBA Thirty - League Expansion, Development, Growth

34:00 Lisa Leslie’s Statue Honors USC & Sparks Legend 

37:00 NBA Playoffs and Draft Insights

49:00 Opening Week WNBA Season Thoughts (as of 05.15.26)

Ep. 127 Learning Basketball with Lukas Spinnler @AtTheLevel@SwishTheory

A Basketball Revolution of Maximizing Offensive Rebounding & 3PT Shooting Rates with Lukas Spinnler – Allen Graves, Motiejus Krivas, Ryan Anderson + Orlando Magic Season Recap: Thank You Jamahl Mosley

Timeline:

00:00 Introduction & Background
1:00 Value of Basketball Scouting and Analytics

12:00 Intersection of Offensive Rebounding and 3PT Shooting Rate
19:00 Ryan Anderson: The Perfect 3PA/OREB Role Player Example

24:00 Why Teams Should Draft Allen Graves

38:00 Scouting Motiejus Krivas, Tounde Yessoufou

46:00 The Role of Modern Bigs in Basketball

55:00 Three-Point Shooting Volatility 

59:00 Playsyles of Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Dream

01:04:00 Orlando Magic Season Recap: Thank You Jamahl Mosley!

01:09:00 Franz Wagner's Impact and Future with the Magic

01:16:00 Maximizing Franz and Paolo Duo

01:25:00 Orlando Magic Franichise Outlook