• Ep. 189 - Defining Olympic Moments, 2028 Outlook, HS Fast-Risers!

  • Aug 12 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
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Ep. 189 - Defining Olympic Moments, 2028 Outlook, HS Fast-Risers!

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  • On Episode 189 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana go hard on the 2024 Olympics in Paris and pull out the crystal ball for the 2028 event in Los Angeles. The ITP crew starts off by taking a look at boys and girls high school players to watch in 2024-25 based on recent grassroots events, including the Nike Skills Academy. Is any player on the heels of A.J. Dybansta as a prospect? Is Cam Boozer getting a fair shake are far as resume? Can Dybansta or any young player such as Duke's Cooper Flagg make the 2028 U.S. Olympic team? Chelsea and Ani talk about their three favorite Olympic moments, which revolve around the U.S. Women's Olympic track team, including Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, and gymnast all-time great Simone Biles. the ITP crew gives their reaction to the incredible play of Steph Curry down the stretch in the Gold Medal game vs. France. How will he and LeBron James be replaced on the 2028 team? Will Kevin Durant still be part of Team USA? How different does the roster need to be constructed in order to hold off France? Can the USA hold off the Frechmen? Chelsea also breaks down Team USA on the women's side and dishes on why the team needs a mixture of veterans and youth for 2028. Is any country close to the USA as France is on the men's side? The ITP Crew also gives their take on the Jayson Tatum situation? Chelsea argues for why he should played played more, Ani argues why he didn't play well and Ron argues for why he might not have been on the team if there was a tryout process. Does USA Basketball need a tryout process to continue to maintain its worldwide dominance? Chelsea dishes on her personal experience at Cavs-Warriors NBA Finals and how this Olympic experience compares. With Curry and James not likely to be on the team in 2028, who will be the three most crucial pieces? The ITP Crew closes with their upcoming grassroots schedule as the fall nears and we head towards the new 2024-25 season and presidential election. The ITP Crew goes in-depth on a variety of Olympic-related topics in this week's pod, so make sure to tune in to Episode 189 from start to finish! Also make sure to check out our ITP Overtime shorts for more info, insight and behind the scenes stories! (0:00) - Intro (2:50) - HS Kids To Look Forward To in 2024-25 (8:30) - What HS Players Pushing AJ Dybansta? (12:31) - Cam Boozer: Is It Never Enough? (18:21) - Chelsea's 3 Fav Olympic Moments (22:10) - Ani's 3 Fav Olympic Moments (28:06) - Ron's' 3 Fav Olympic Moments (32:39) - USA Basketball: Can We Hold Off France? (43:35) - USA Women's: Will Dominance Continue? (49:40) - Jayson Tatum: More PT? Why On Team? (56:17) - Steph-LeBron: How Big Was That Moment? (58:21) - 3 Most Crucial USA 2028 Players (1:08:24) - Grassroots: Upcoming Events! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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