Off The Court

@doolinmade has sky rocketed to popularity amongst the next generation of hoopers here in the valley over the last year. With his unique style, and ways he is able to catch the best moments of each game he's, it's no question why he is one of the best in the business. Today we got to chop it up and talk about how he got his start, where the love for photography came to be, why connections are so important. It's another great episode that is LIVE on all platforms now!

On today's episode, we get into all the things I took away from this past weekend at the Hoophall West Invitational here in Arizona. With some of the best in teams and players going at it game after game, I give you my recaps and takes on some of the players that stuck out to me and teams. In the second part we have our friend Chris from Memphis Country and he helps us break down what to expect from Mikey Williams and JJ Taylor after I saw them play this weekend in a packed gym against top team in Arizona, the Perry Pumas. It's a great episode after a great weekend of basketball here, can't wait for next year but check out this episode that is LIVE on all platforms now!

Ray Thorson is one of the most underrated guards not just in the state but in the country. The 20 point per game scorer is extremely crafty with the ball and will do anything for his team to win. We got to sit and talk about how his last year has been at the prep level, some things he's learned and how he wants to continue to dominate at the guard position in the Grind Session Circuit. It's a great episode that is LIVE on all platforms now!

2025 is a loaded class here in Arizona and Cash Jones is ready to take on the challenge of being one of the best. The 6'7 forward from St. Mary's High School is looked at as an instant impact to compliment what the Knights have already been building alongside Styles Phipps and the rest of the roster. Cash and I got to talk about some of the reasons he made the move to AIA, how is ready for this season, and being ready to shake up the valley's basketball scene. It's a great new episode that is LIVE on all platforms now!

NAU got one heck of a playmaker in redshirt freshman Jason Parent. The 6'4 guard from Prescott High School is bound to make an instant impact next season with his versatile wing play and knockdown ability from the midrange area. Jason and I got to chop it up this weekend in an episode that covered everything from why he moved from Texas to Prescott, his years killing it in high school and his decision to stay home and play for the Lumberjacks of NAU. It's a great episode that is LIVE on all streaming platforms now!

The 2025 class is loaded with talent around the valley and Rhys Walcott is a name to watch out for as well. The 6 foot guard from Eastmark High School is looking to put more of a statement season after a great freshman season statistically. His shooting range plus skillset makes him an extremely tough matchup for other guards around the state and people need to watch out for him this year. We got to talk about the ups and downs of last season, what he hopes to bring to the table this year and some goals he is set on to get this Firebirds team to the next level. It's a great conversation that is LIVE on all streaming platforms now!

Talented forward Caden Hunter is a name to watch out for to have a big senior season out at Liberty High School. The 6'6 forward averaged a double double last season and now has an even more talented roster to play with that is hoping to get in on the state title conversation. We got to chop it up and talk over what led to success last season, his commitment to Pima Community College and what to expect from him and the rest of the lions this upcoming season. It's an awesome episode that is LIVE on all platforms. Hope you guys enjoy it!

NAU committed Isaiah Kai is one of the top guard in the state of Arizona. With his unselfish play and great leadership skills on and off the court, he is going to do great things this season at Campo Verde High School. The latest Lumberjack commit and I got to chop it up for a bit and talk through last season, the chemistry he has with his teammates and what to expect this upcoming season from him and the rest of the Coyotes. It's another great episode that I know you'll enjoy that is LIVE wherever you listen to your podcast now!

Kellis High School Guard is one of the names to watch out for in the 2025 class here in Arizona. The super skilled guard is about to take over a more important role for the Cougars and people need to pay attention to this kid this upcoming season. We got to sit down and talk about the ups and downs of his freshman year playing varsity in a tough division. the lessons he learned and what to expect from him and the rest of the roster this year. It's an awesome episode that is LIVE on all streaming platforms now!