On this episode of The MyTakeHoops Podcast (bulk of episode starts at 1:38) , I am joined by 5-star guard in the 2023 class Marvel Allen. This interview is from the end of last summer--almost a year ago now. I would've liked to have this out sooner, but my school year was more hectic than I anticipated, which caused the Podcasts to be delayed. My apologies for this taking so long, but this episode was great! Marvel discusses a variety of topics: wanting to quit basketball, his first offer, and his insane work ethic that involves sleeping in cars! It's about nine months later, and Marvel is kil ..read more

On this episode of The MyTakeHoops Podcast (bulk of episode starts at 1:24), I am joined by former Arizona State freshman, Marcus Bagley. This year, he averaged 10.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game on 38.7% shooting from the field and 34.7% from three. Bagley has recently entered the transfer portal, but he is also projected as a second round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Throughout the interview, he discusses his experience from high school to college and now to his next step. Thanks to Marcus for coming on! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a pod ..read more

On this quick episode of The MyTakeHoops Podcast, I briefly recap the annual Blue-White team scrimmage the Kentucky holds. I was lucky enough to be in person for both this event and Big Blue Madness last week, and in this episode, I share my thoughts on both events. I talk a bit about what to expect from the incoming freshman, TyTy Washington, Daimion Collins, and Bryce Hopkins, as well as give an overview for what to expect from the team this year. Thank you for taking the time to listen! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ..read more

On this episode of The MyTakeHoops Podcast (bulk of episode starts at 1:31), I am joined by Sunrise Christian Academy Head Coach, Luke Barnwell. As the coach of one of the top programs in all of high school basketball, Barnwell is tasked with coaching some of the best young players in the entire country. In this episode, he discusses his basketball origin story, this season specifically, and shares his thoughts on some of his key players, including Tennessee commit Kennedy Chandler. Thank you so much for listening, and thank you to Coach Barnwell for coming on! --- This episode is sponsored by ..read more

On this episode of The MyTakeHoops Podcast (bulk of episode starts at 1:48), I am joined by Ohio high school basketball star, Josiah Harris. The West Virginia commit had a phenomenal summer by showing his improved physical profile, technical skill, and competitive nature. In this interview, we discuss his summer performance, the current state of Ohio basketball, his mentality on rankings, and more! Thanks to Josiah for coming on! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ..read more

On this episode of The Mytakehoops Podcast (bulk of episode starts at 1:25), I am joined by one of the best basketball scouting pages on social media: @nbadraftscouting! Much of his content consists of analysis, big boards, and mock drafts. On this episode, we talk through 10 prospects in his recent mock draft. We each give our thoughts on the player and how they will fit into the NBA. With the season coming to a close, there is still a lot that can change. So be on the lookout for another episode with him come draft time. Thanks to @nbadraftscouting for coming on, and follow him on social med ..read more

On this episode of The MyTakeHoops Podcast (bulk of episode starts at 1:48), I am joined by former 5-star prospect in the 2020 class and now Auburn center, Walker Kessler. While in high school, Kessler earned the honor of Gatorade Player of The Year in the state of Georgia and was elected as a McDonald's All-American. He played his freshman year of college at the University of North Carolina, and he has transferred to Auburn for his sophomore season. In this episode, he details that decision, talks about his year at North Carolina, and reveals that he's studying Mechanical Engineering! Thanks ..read more

With the 2021 NBA Draft just hours away, dreams are about to come true for a lot of young men. In this quick episode, I reveal my first round mock draft. This episode contains rapid analysis of each player (nothing too in-depth), but rather it is quick; full breakdowns will be uploaded to YouTube after the draft has concluded. This is my first ever mock draft, and I have confirmed one major thing: I am not a fan of rankings, at any level. So much of ranking a player is subjective, so nobody ever fully agrees. With that being said, here is my first round mock draft; let me know your thoughts ..read more

On this episode of The Mytakehoops Podcast (bulk of episode starts at 1:32), I sat down with Texas A&M's top commit in the 2021 class, Manny Obaseki. Ranked as a top 25 player nationally, Obaseki has garnered quite a bit of attention in the last couple of years, but this doesn't get to his head. In the epsiode, Obaseki continually expresses gratitude for the position he's in, and he shows why he is one of the most mature prospects in his class; I was very impressed with his perspective throughout the interview. Thanks to Manny for coming on! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The e ..read more

This past 4th of July weekend, I was blessed to be able to attend an AAU showcase event put on by The Battle. This event, called The Cookout, was held in Akron, Ohio at St. Vincent-St. Mary high school, where LeBron James himself was in attendance. It featured teams such as Strive For Greatness, Midwest Basketball Club, Wildcat Select, All Ohio, and more. I spent the weekend analyzing each game, taking notes on high profile players, and making great connections. My 8 standouts from this event are Tre White, Isaac McKneely, Jaxon Kohler, Sencire Harris, Shy Odom, Gabe Cupps, Vyctorius Miller, a ..read more