The Practice Players Podcast

2025 was my 3rd @NBADraft having the privilege of assisting @JayBilas with his scouting research. Our reports were used for his on-air analysis & for “Bilas’s Best Available List” used throughout @espn coverage. I cannot thank Jay enough for entrusting my work & the opportunity!

Recent episode with @Vol_Hoops starting center Felix Okpara. Felix offers advice to late bloomers looking to play college basketball, shot blocking techniques, and plenty of humorous takes on his fashion and cologne advice. youtu.be/vjfcBKWYmrA?si…

Recent episode with @brady_parris First-hand insights on the role of walk-ons, playing at the D2 level, working for Team USA, and much more!!! youtu.be/IqkGD_9qEGU?si…

Recent episode with @chintoo_deora Covered all things 2024-25 NBA season. Appreciate you joining us Chintoo! youtu.be/bB-LcgXLTWo?si…

For the 2nd year in a row, I had the immense honor of assisting @JayBilas with his NBA Draft preparation research & reports. During the draft, I relayed information on picks, prospects, & trades. This was an absolutely amazing experience, I cannot thank Mr. Bilas & ESPN enough!

Thank you Coach @kevinkruger of @TheRunninRebels for joining us! Tremendous conversation filled with laughs, stories, and advice on basketball + life. Valuable listen for anyone, basketball fans or not! youtu.be/Cx6MbGGV_dg?si…

We have a treat for you @TheRunninRebels fans! Dedan Thomas Jr. shares his rise to stardom playing for his hometown Runnin' Rebels, skipping his senior year of high school, and the hardest hitting question: why does @n14k__ always beat him 1-on-1? youtu.be/tSYgzP9P_sg?si…

Recent episode with @JadrianTracey - Stories from his turbulent basketball journey, from playing at St. Joseph's, to JUCO, then making his way to a career year at Oregon & winning the final Pac-12 tournament. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

5 valuable lessons I learned as an @OhioStateHoops manager (thread): 1. How much people matter over everything else. - There are plenty of coaches, players, & managers that genuinely care about helping you learn & grow. Surround yourself with these people & be like a sponge.

Really hope the @NCAA does the right thing with the NIT and gives us an UNLV/ Ohio State matchup……

Our second senior manager is David “Vegas” Cantor. Dave is a 3rd year manager from Las Vegas, Nevada majoring in sports industry. Dave’s work in the film room is vital to our program’s success along with the energy, and leadership he brings everyday.

Thank you @drew_evenson for joining us! Your story is motivational to all - great talking hoops and life with you. The power of positivity is real! youtu.be/GGx0K413sBQ?si…

Thank you @Ben__Asher for joining us! Insightful and fun stories about his basketball experiences, such as being a part of 2010 West Virginia's Final Four run with current Boston Celtics Head Coach Joe Mazzulla and the legendary Bob Huggins! youtu.be/02xFHpLtTnY?si…

Let's Go @SeanFarnham

@OhioSt1960 @OSUManagers @nicklaus_moore @Bruce2T_ Can confirm. It’s a thing of beauty.

@OSUManagers @nicklaus_moore @Bruce2T_ said on the @OfficialPPPod that Zach has the smooth stroke.

Tip-off around 10:00pm!

Never taking a visit to Ohio State? Announcing his commitment because of a dare with a friend? All-American candidate @Bruce2T_ shares some wild stories from his recruitment and breaks down his immensely successful start to his sophomore campaign. youtu.be/S0WSIin38Xc?si…

Thank you to @OfficialPPPod for having me on! Fun talking with Daniel, David, and Nick about a bunch of different things happening in our basketball lives, and some NBA teams that surprised us.

Appreciate @NBADraftMikeyV for joining us! Spirited conversation on GOATs, modern basketball, redefining “athleticism”, and more! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

New episode with @EvanMahaffey5 - How family and faith shape him on and off the court. Appreciate you joining us Evan! youtu.be/DGXEAV3_1aU?si…

Thank you @dcoopbball for joining us! Great stories about training Mac McClung for the dunk contest & more! youtu.be/wYbne7AoiWk?si…