The Mytakehoops Podcast
by Mytakehoops
On this Christian sports podcast, I’ll be talking about high school, college, and NBA basketball from the perspective of a college student. Content will range anywhere from interviews to monologues to group settings, while incorporating God. If you have questions or ideas, DM me on Instagram @mytakehoops. I’ll always respond!
Episodes
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Conversation with Marvel Allen
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...
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Recapping Kentucky Basketball Blue-White Scrimmage
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...
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Conversation with Josiah Harris
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...
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Conversation with Walker Kessler
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...
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2021 NBA Mock Draft
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...
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Recapping the The Cookout Showcase Event
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,...
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Conversation with Eric Dailey Jr.
On this episode on The MyTakeHoops Podcast (bulk of episode starts at 1:26), I am joined with top-25 prospect in the 2022 class, Eric Dailey Jr. As a junior this past season, he led a loaded IMG Academy in scoring, was second in rebounds, and was second in assists. In this interview, Dailey talks...
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Conversation with Isaiah Livers
On this episode of The MyTakeHoops Podcast (bulk of episode starts at 1:45), I am joined by senior Michigan forward, Isaiah Livers to talk about this season and his progression through the program. Livers, who averaged 13.1 points and 6.0 rebounds per game while shooting 43.1% from three this…
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Conversation with Marcus Bagley
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…
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Conversation Head Coach Luke Barnwell
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...
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NBA Draft Preview ft. @nbadraftscouting
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...
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Conversation with Joe Tipton
On this episode of The Mytakehoops Podcast (bulk of episode starts at 1:30), I sat down with the biggest name in the high school basketball media world, Joe Tipton. Joe is the founder and owner of the Instagram page @tipton.edits where he breaks news, announces commitments, and designs graphics…
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Conversation with Manny Obaseki
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.…
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Potential Breakout NBA Stars
On this episode of The Mytakehoops Podcast, I discuss some of my predictions for the next generation of stars in the NBA. These players, in my opinion, have the potential to explode into all-star talent within the next few years. That being said, they are predictions; therefore, nothing is for...
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Conversation with Paolo Banchero
On this episode of The Mytakehoops Podcast, I sat down with Duke commit Paolo Banchero! He is one of the best prospects in the class of 2021, and it's already apparent that he will be a high draft pick in the future. Paolo was nice enough to talk about his commitment, his origins with basketball,...
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Initial College Basketball Takeaways Pt. 2
This is part two to my Initial College Basketball Takeaways from a couple of weeks ago. This episode may be a tad outdated; therefore some of my opinions have changed. Regardless, these were my thoughts about some more key teams early on in the season. Thanks for taking the time to listen, and…
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Conversation with Alex Rodney
On this episode of The Mytakehoops Podcast (bulk of episode starts at 2:30), I sat down with Ballislife videographer, Alex Rodney. Ballislife is a successful media outlet for high school basketball, and they produce professional videos on social media of highly touted prospects. Alex talks about...
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Initial College Basketball Takeaways Pt. 1
On this episode of The MytakeHoops Podcast (bulk of episode starts at 3:10) , I give my thoughts on some key teams and players in the NCAA as of right now. I talk about Kentucky and Duke's struggles along with the best team in college basketball right now in the Gonzaga Bulldogs. If I didn't...
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Conversation with Miles McBride
On this episode of The Mytakehoops Podcast, I sat down with West Virginia guard, Miles McBride. He is a sophomore this year looking to lead the Mountaineers to a run in the tournament. We talk about what he learned in his freshman year and how his role is changing on the team. Miles won some…
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Conversation with Rodney Gallagher
On this episode of The Mytakehoops Podcast, I sat down with 2023 dual-sport athlete, Rodney Gallagher. Rodney is a star cornerback and wide receiver on the football field and an elite point guard on the court. We talk everything from his daily routine as a sophomore standout athlete to his time...
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Conversation with MaCio Teague
On this episode of The Mytakehoops Podcast (bulk of episode starts at 3:00), I sit down with senior Baylor guard, MaCio Teague, to talk about his basketball journey. We discuss his unorthodox path from Cincinnati, Ohio, to Montverde Academy, to UNC Asheville, and finally to Baylor University....
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Conversation with @Chris.slam
On this episode of The MytakeHoops Podcast (bulk of episode starts at 2:40), I sit down with Slam videographer, Chris Baelenge. We talk everything from Canadian basketball to his career. Chris shares a lot of insightful knowledge for young editors, and we both give our opinions on how the...
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Conversation with @Forgottenseasonsnba
On this episode of The Mytakehoops Podcast (bulk of episode starts at 3:50), I sit down with the owner of the Instagram page @Forgottenseasonsnba and chat about various topics. We discuss each of our niches, social media strategies and growth, and the overall process of owning an Instagram page.…
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Top 5 Recruiting Classes in the Nation
On this episode of The Mytakehoops Podcast (bulk of episode starts at 3:38), I discuss the top ranked recruiting classes in the nation, according to 247Sports. I talk about how the players will fit together, their role on the team, and how well the team will do as a whole. Let me know your…
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Class of 2020 Personal Rankings
In the first true episode of The Mytakehoops Podcast, I reveal my top 10 high school players in the class of 2020 (bulk of episode starts at 3:13). This class in particular is absolutely loaded as a whole. To be clear, rankings are completely subjective and really do not mean that much, but this...
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The Beginning
After weeks of saying I would start a Podcast, I finally did it. This is an introductory episode that lays out a rough plan for where this Podcast will go. I’m super pumped to be expanding my brand and ideas, and I hope you all are ready for some great collaborations. If you’re even remotely...
About this show
On this Christian sports podcast, I’ll be talking about high school, college, and NBA basketball from the perspective of a college student. Content will range anywhere from interviews to monologues to group settings, while incorporating God. If you have questions or ideas, DM me on Instagram @mytakehoops. I’ll always respond!
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