The DeJuan Marrero Podcast

Zion Green was the talk of the gym in Vegas. The 6'10" wing and ESPN's No. 30 player in the class of 2027 joins DeJuan to recap his 22-point performance in AZ Compass's 88-79 ESPN2 win over Beckham Black and Southeastern Prep at Border League — what it was like sharing the floor with the No. 1 and No. 2 player in the country, and what he's learned playing next to DeMarcus Henry every day. Zion also opens up on his recruitment (official visits to Oklahoma, Alabama, and Ole Miss down, Kansas is a no go), growing to 6'10", and the lessons from his dad, Rodney Green — a 2,700-point scorer at LaSalle who played 13 years overseas.

AZ Compass head coach Pete Kaffey joins DeJuan Marrero as the Dragons tip off Border League in Las Vegas. Last season ended 23-1 with a 69-65 heartbreaker to CIA Bella Vista in the EYBL Scholastic championship — this year, Kaffey says the group is ready to make the leap. We get into what that loss taught him, replacing Kaden House's scoring, why Demarcus Henry might be the most complete player in the 2027 class, coaching his own son Malachi, and Sunday's marquee matchup: No. 1 Beckham Black (Southeastern Prep) vs No. 2 Demarcus Henry. Plus: why AZ Compass will be the team nobody wants to see when the Chipotle Nationals bracket drops.

Indianapolis guard Harper Baker-Lands joins the show to break down his commitment to Western Michigan.

The Plainfield HS standout and Indy Heat (EYBL) product talks about why the Broncos won him over, his journey through the EYBL circuit, and the biggest leap in his game this past year.

Jeremy Fears Jr. turned down the NBA Draft to return for his junior year at Michigan State. In this exclusive interview, the elite guard breaks down exactly why and how he's using this year to separate himself as a league prospect.We dive into his summer grind, the specific skills he's targeting for development, and what it really means to survive Tom Izzo's infamous "Grind Week." Plus, he opens up about his brother Jeremiah's transition to the NBA with the Pelicans and what that path taught him about the college-to-pro jump.

Mount Carmel head coach Jordan Lynch joins DeJuan Marrero for a conversation on the Caravan's chase for history.The 2013 Heisman finalist and 2026 Northern Illinois College Football Hall of Fame inductee talks about coming home to coach his alma mater, how the program resets every year in pursuit of a fifth straight state title — a first in school history — and the standards that keep a locker room full of blue-chip talent hungry.Plus: developing quarterbacks the Lynch way, defending the program in the private vs. public debate, and a look ahead to Friday night's rivalry showdown with Brother Rice.

Fishers (IN) star Jason Gardner Jr. is officially an Auburn Tiger. The 4-star point guard and Indiana Mr. Basketball frontrunner joins the show one day after announcing his commitment to break down the biggest decision of his life.

Gardner opens up on why he chose Steve Pearl and Auburn over home-state Indiana, DePaul, Florida, and Stanford — from the text Pearl sent the day after getting the head job, to a September official visit with "no flaws, besides leaving." He also talks Auburn's lineage of undersized star guards, the advice from his dad (former Arizona All-American Jason Gardner Sr.), and the mission ahead: a Class 4A state title run at Fishers and the Mr. Basketball race.

Coach Phil Washington on bridging the gap between high school and elite AAU basketball. The Indy Heat 17s head coach breaks down what he learned this summer at the EYBL, Indiana's June advantage, and what's coming for Lawrence Central this season.

From Newman HS (MA) to IMG Academy (FL): Jackson Johnson discusses his big coaching move from Boston to Florida. We talk about integrating high level talent, building a championship-caliber roster, managing expectations in Year 1, and what his vision looks like for IMG Academy basketball. Plus, insight into his coaching philosophy and how he’s approaching the season.

Fishers HS point guard Cooper Zachary is headed to FGCU. On the pod, he discusses his D1 commitment, his AAU journey, and what it’s like being part of a championship program culture. Zachary talks modeling his game after pro guards and his expectations for his senior season.

Brian Cooney, social media manager for Minnesota, breaks down what it actually takes to manage a D1 program’s social presence. We talk his path from Harvard athletics to Minnesota, how he’s carved out his niche spotlighting other creatives, and the real blueprint for finding YOUR lane in sports media.