In The Paint Show

By: Ballislife
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  • The nation’s premiere grassroots basketball podcast. Ballislife’s ITP weekly podcast is a must-listen, as veteran scout and rankings compiler Ronnie Flores, event director and scout Ani Umana and 10-year pro player Chelsea Hopkins bring you unique stories on today’s up-and-coming young prospects and players from all levels.
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  • Ep. 190 - Cooper Flagg & New Balance: Game Changer? Recruiting in NIL Era + More!

    Ep. 190 - Cooper Flagg & New Balance: Game Changer? Recruiting in NIL Era + More!
    Aug 27 2024
    On Episode 190 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana go hard on Duke's Cooper Flagg (2024 Mr. Basketball USA) signing an endorsement deal with New Balance. Is this a turning point in legit endorsements for college and high school players? Will Flagg be successful enough for other Nike competitors to throw big money at young endorsers? Is this a sign of Nike complacency? How much pressure is there on New Balance to make the Flagg campaign successful so he remains with the company long term? Ani goes hard on college recruiting in the NIL era. Is it all about 'the bag"? Is there any loyalty left in recruiting D1 players, or does the highest bidder win out every time? Ani dishes on how fit still matters even at the expense of taking less money. The ITP crew discusses my fit and program still matter and Ron dishes on why too many men's college basketball players are focused on the short game (fast NIL money) over the long game (more focus on fit, college degree and college network). Chelsea and Ron also touch on how we're still early in the NIL recruiting era and how there is still a lack of concrete evidence to use to make concrete decisions on and the origins of the NIL era. After three years, many in the public space are still confused. NIL is here to stay but where did it start and its direction is what matters! Ani and Ronnie dish on recent grassroots standouts at various events, including the Formula Zero Elite Camp, the Mamba League showcase, the Kenny Smith Lead Guard Workout and Beach City Hoops SoCal Showdown. Who were the standouts and who are the top 2028 players on the West Coast? Noted SoCal grassroots coach Pat Barrett of the SoCal All-Stars passes at 72. We briefly talk about how he touched every segment of our current ITP pod episode and how negative exposure can sometimes fuel popularity. The ITP Crew close the show by touching on the WNBA ROY debate and why Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are exceeding expectations. Will Clark one day be the best player in the W? Ani and Chelsea debate! The ITP Crew goes in-depth on a variety of topics in this week's pod, so make sure to tune in to Episode 190 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 (1:33) - Cooper Flagg to New Balance: What It Means! (10:45) - Recruiting in NIL Era: All Bag, No Loyalty? (17:02) - Recruiting: Program & Fit Still Matter? (23:10) - NIL Recruiting: Short Term Over Long Term? (31:17) - NIL Era: Still Early in Learning Curve (37:18) - Origins of NIL (39:22) - Recent Grassroots Basketball Standouts (48:14) - Top 2028s In AZ at Local Schools! (52:47) - Pat Barrett/SoCal All-Stars History (57:08) - WNBA ROY Race: It's Over! (1:06:41) - Caitlin Clark: Best Player After A'ja? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Ep. 189 - Defining Olympic Moments, 2028 Outlook, HS Fast-Risers!

    Ep. 189 - Defining Olympic Moments, 2028 Outlook, HS Fast-Risers!
    Aug 12 2024
    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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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Ep. 188 - WNBA Divide & Media Failures, 2024-25 NBA Predictions & More!

    Ep. 188 - WNBA Divide & Media Failures, 2024-25 NBA Predictions & More!
    Jun 18 2024
    On Episode 188 of the Ballislife In The Paint Show hosts Ronnie Flores, Ani Umana go hard on the wild few weeks in the WNBA, and give their 2024-25 NBA predictions in light of the Boston Celtics capturing their 18th league championship. The ITP Crew goes hard on the Celtics' tandem of Jaylen Brown and Jason Taytum winning a NBA title and the NBA's young core of stars entering their prime. Will the future league stars be focused since many of them will enter the league with a substantial amount of money? The crew also touches on the irony of the Celtics winning the title in the light of the deaths of Bill Walton and Jerry West. Ani and Chelsea give their first reaction NBA predictions for 2024-25. Why won't the Celtics repeat? Will Tatum ever win NBA MVP? Who are the best bets for MVP and rookie of the year? Ani and Chelsea break it down! Danny Hurley of two-time NCAA champ UConn turned down the L.A. Lakers job. It's been an embarrassing off season for the storied franchise. Should the Buss family sell the franchise? The NBA had a great season on the court, but the television coverage and media storylines were quite lackluster. What can the NBA do to change this? Are the media personalities dictating coverage? The WNBA had positive momentum with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese entering the league, but the momentum has turned into a PR nightmare in the past few weeks of division by race, gender and affiliation. Mainstream media is being criticized for its lack of W knowledge and people trying to use the new eyeballs to push their own agendas. Will the WNBA be able to take advantage of the new popularity, or will these agendas turn off new fans? Chelsea gives her insight as a former player and dishes on what needs to change. Does the W need new leadership or will Clark-Reese rhetoric die down quickly enough? The ITP Crew also offer a quick breakdown of recent grassroots events they attended such as the Pangos All-American Camp and NBPA Top 100 Camp and what they have in store for the rest of the June and July live periods. The ITP Crew goes in-depth on a variety of hot topics in this week's pod, so make sure to tune in to Episode 188 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 (1:36) - 1st Reactions To Celtics Winning Title (4:35) - Tatum & Brown, Last Of The Old HS Stars? (7:04) - Will Young Hoop Stars Stay Focused? (9:18) - Irony of NBA Deaths (Walton & West) (16:05) - 2024-25 NBA Predictions: Boston Repeat?!? (22:01) - Turning Down Lakers: What's Next in LA? (25:06) - ITP Hot Take: Do Lakers Need New Ownership? (31:52) - NBA's Lackluster Coverage: Why? (36:46) - Media Personalities Influencing Coverage (42:36) - WNBA: No Focus On Game Play & Growing Game (53:06) - WNBA: Lack Of Leadership & Direction (56:33) - Traditional Media Coverage Dead for W? (1:05:13) - Grassroots: Stock-Risers & Upcoming Events! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 16 mins
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