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Learning Basketball

Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK
NBA
Orlando Magic
NBA Draft
Golden State Warriors
Atlanta Hawks
Paolo Banchero
Denver Nuggets
Charlotte Hornets
Oklahoma City Thunder
March Madness
NBA Playoffs
Desmond Bane
2025 NBA Draft
Khaman Maluach
Cleveland Cavaliers
Los Angeles Lakers
Miami Heat
Collin Murray-Boyles
NBA Season 2025-26
Detroit Pistons

Learn about NBA basketball and NBA Draft prospects from experts, scouts, analysts, writers, reporters, coaches, players, front office execs, and fans! Every episode of Learning Basketball has the goal of teaching listeners something new about hoops as Host Ryan Kaminski @BeyondTheRK takes listeners behind the scenes to study teambuilding strategy, concepts on the floor, scouting draft prospects on... more

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Ep. 124 Learning Basketball with Alan Guillou @Alan_Guillou96 @SwishTheory

Allen Graves, Santa Clara, Wemby & The French Basketball Revolution with Alan Guillou – International Scouting & Analytics, Steve Nash, March Madness, Noah Penda, How France ... more

Ep. 124 Learning Basketball with Meghan L. Hall @ItsMeghanLHall

Meghan L. Hall is a WNBA Senior Reporter with USA Today based in Atlanta

Atlanta Angel Reese, 30 Years of The W + 2026 WNBA Offseason Storylines with USA Today's Meghan Hall – Azzi Fud... more

Ep. 123 Learning Basketball with David Steele @SteeleMagic

David Steele on Magic - Pistons Playoffs Split, Game 3 Preview, Possible Series Adjustments, NBA Ending Local Playoff Broadcasts, Jamahl Mosley’s Coaching Impact, Desmond Bane’s Success

Tim... more

Ep. 122 Learning Basketball with Ricky O’Donnell (@SBN_Ricky)

2026 Bigs Only NBA Draft, Michigan NCAA Champs + Final Four with Ricky O'Donnell – Development of Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara, Morez Johnson, Dan Hurley UConn Practices, Chicago Bulls Pros... more

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David Steele
Voice of the Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic
Episode: David Steele on How Orlando Stole Game 1 in Detroit, Magic - Pistons Game 3 Preview, Series Adjustments, NBA Ending Local Playoff Broadcasts, Jamahl Mosley’s Coaching Impact, Desmond Bane’s Success
Ricky O'Donnell
Writer, editor, and associate director of programming at SB Nation
SB Nation
Episode: 2026 Bigs Only NBA Draft, Michigan NCAA Champs + Final Four with Ricky O'Donnell – Development of Yaxel Lendeborg, Aday Mara, Morez Johnson, Dan Hurley UConn Practices, Chicago Bulls, Scouting Centers
Brian Geisinger
Analyst/wollower of college basketball scouting, guest on the episode
The Swish Theory / Substack
Episode: Cameron Boozer’s Offensive Hub #1 2026 NBA Draft Pick Case with Brian Geisinger – Scouting Duke Freshman Phenoms Flagg, Zion, Paolo, Tatum, Knueppel & Dybantsa, Peterson, Wilson, Ngongba, Okorie
Michael Roth
NBA draft scout/analyst
Prep Hoops / Prep Hoops Ohio & Prep Hoops Kentucky
Episode: Final Four 2026 NBA Draft Prospects + Dailyn Swain Development with Michael Roth – Braylon Mullins' Big Shot, Keaton Wagler, Yaxel Lendeborg, Brayden Burries, Aday Mara, Morez Johnson, Koa Peat
Johnathan Ramlakhan
Miami Heat contributor for 5ReasonSports and OnSI writer
5Reason Sports / SI
Episode: 83PT BAM Breaks Kobe’s Scoring Record with Johnathan Ramlakhan – How Adebayo’s Versatility Creates Path To 83 + Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat Rivalry: da Silva, Bane, Banchero, Mitchell, Suggs
Jacob Myers
League Hymn scout/expert
League Hymn
Episode: 2026 Wings Only NBA Draft with League Him’s Jacob Myers – Scouting Cameron Boozer, AJ Dybantsa, Caleb Wilson, Keaton Wagler, Daily Swain, Nate Ament, Yaxel Lendeborg, Amari Allen, Allen Graves, Haugh
Rob Flom
Managing editor at 213 Hoops and co-host of the Lob The Jam podcast
213 Hoops
Episode: Kawhi & Garland Clippers & “Eat The Tweet" with Robert Flom – Analyzing Harden & Zubac Trades, Clippers Franchise Outlook, Garland bet, Mathurin’s role, Niederhauser’s potential, Magic - Clippers Film
Chip Williams
NBA Draft scout and analyst
The Second Jump
Episode: 2026 NBA Draft Gems + Jaren Jackson Jr. Memphis Grizzlies with Chip Williams – Ja-Bane-Brooks-JJJ-Adams in 2K? JJJ's development, Bane's Magic, + Scouting Swain Okorie Graves Cenac Burries Morez Ament
James Plowright
Covers the Charlotte Hornets
Buzz City
Episode: NBA All-Snubs & Charlotte Hornets Death Lineup with James Plowright – No Kawhi or Harden All-Star? How Moussa Diabate is key + Kon Knueppel, LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, Charles Lee, Lonzo Ball Rumors

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Ryan Kaminski
Host of Learning Basketball, associated with Swish Theory and the YouTube/Twitter presence @BeyondTheRK

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
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    These guys are hilarious but also know what they’re talking about. Perfect mix of informational & entertainment.

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David Steele on How Orlando Stole Game 1 in Detroit, Magic - Pistons Game 3 Preview, Series Adjustments, NBA Ending Local Playoff Broadcasts, Jamahl Mosley’s Coaching Impact, Desmond Bane’s Success
Q: How has Jamahl Mosley influenced the team's culture and performance in the playoffs?
Mosley is described as a mature, confident leader who communicates clearly and motivates players. His ability to align the team around defense, ball movement, and a shared pace has been central to the Magic's competitiveness and energy in the postseason.
Cameron Boozer’s Offensive Hub #1 2026 NBA Draft Pick Case with Brian Geisinger – Scouting Duke Freshman Phenoms Flagg, Zion, Paolo, Tatum, Knueppel & Dybantsa, Peterson, Wilson, Ngongba, Okorie
Q: Is Cameron Boozer a generational prospect, and do Wilson, Dybantsa, and Peterson also qualify as generational talents?
The guest argues that Boozer is not necessarily generational in the sense of Wembanyama or Durant, but he is close to elite tier with a clear path to franchise-level impact; the discussion also notes that Wilson, Dybantsa, and Peterson are great, but Boozer stands out for his offensive engine and floor, with the group collectively strong but not uniformly classified as generational.
83PT BAM Breaks Kobe’s Scoring Record with Johnathan Ramlakhan – How Adebayo’s Versatility Creates Path To 83 + Orlando Magic vs Miami Heat Rivalry: da Silva, Bane, Banchero, Mitchell, Suggs
Q: What made Bam Adebayo's 83-point game stand out beyond the scoring total?
The discussion centers on Bam's versatility—his ability to score from multiple levels, attract doubles, and still contribute defensively—showing a holistic performance that goes beyond points and free throws.
Why The Cavs Traded Garland for Harden with Spencer Davies – East Playoff Picture Post NBA Trade Deadline, Garland's Star Potential, The Cleveland Cavaliers Donovan Mitchell - James Harden Backcourt
Q: Is that referring to the salary cap situation that with three or four big salaries, something had to give eventually?
Yes, it was a combination of salary cap issues and achieving financial flexibility that pushed the Cavs to make the trade.
The State of Kentucky Basketball, Calipari to Mark Pope, Otega Oweh's Revenge Game @ Oklahoma, Adding 3 4-Star 2025 Recruits, March Madness Expectations in Loaded SEC with Tristan Pharis
Q: What are the chances of Kentucky making a deeper run in the NCAA tournament compared to winning the SEC tournament?
Statistically, Kentucky has a better chance of making the Final Four, as winning the SEC tournament would require defeating several top-ranked teams.

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A fast-paced basketball discussion show focused on NBA teams, draft prospects, and coaching strategies, with insightful breakdowns from guests who are scouts, analysts, reporters, and front-office voices. Episodes orbit around player development, scouting insights, franchise-building dynamics, and real-time reactions to trades and playoff positioning. A standout trait is the host's behind-the-scenes access to scouting processes and team-building concepts, often paired with live observations from tournaments and locker rooms that give listeners practical takeaways for understanding the modern game and draft landscape.

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6. Jacob Myers
7. Rob Flom
8. Chip Williams

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