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Utah HS Hoops Podcast
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Episodes
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Tommy Sheppard, former President/GM of the Washington Wizards joins the show
Loved reconnecting with Tommy! He’s one of the best in the business which is why this podcast will air on both this basketball show and my business podcast (People of Packaging). Connect up with Tommy at https://tommysheppard.com/ for sure but understand the value Tommy brings to this community...
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Private Equity takeover of PrepHoops, surprises in the class of 2027, and PLAY MULTIPLE SPORTS!
In this episode of the Utah High School Hoops podcast, Adam Peek dives into three distinct and highly important topics impacting the local boys high school basketball scene. From the business side of youth sports media to class rankings and athletic development, this episode is packed with candid...
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Talking some D3 hoops with Bob Quillman from the QCast (and some JDHS Luke Meyer also)
Be sure to follow Bob on X and on YouTube for more QCast content! In this episode of the Utah High School Hoops Podcast, host Adam Peek sits down with Bob Quillman, host of the QCast Show and a premier authority on Division III basketball. They dive into the realities of sustaining a long-term...
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New NCAA age rules drop, spring and summer hoops info still sucks, Drake Allen is a pro, 2027 rankings updated!
Utah HS Hoops Podcast: New NCAA Rules, Summer Hoops, & Updated Rankings Host: Adam Peek, notes created by Gemini In this episode, host Adam Peek dives deep into the major shifts rocking the college basketball landscape and what they mean for local players. From a brand-new NCAA eligibility rule…
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AAU info sucks, college coaching conundrums, new D3 option in Colorado
In this episode, we dive into the massive frustrations surrounding club and AAU data accessibility, pull back the curtain on the chaotic reality of modern college recruiting, and highlight an incredible, often overlooked academic and athletic opportunity for high school hoopers in the West. Key...
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Shoe teams, economics, ramblings from being gone for a few months
Utah HS Hoops Podcast: The Truth About “Shoe Teams” & Recruitment Economics Host: Adam Peek Date: May 5, 2026 In this episode, Adam Peek returns to the mic after a long break to share his perspective as both a parent and a veteran of the Utah basketball scene. He breaks down the massive…
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2A, 3A, 4A brackets are set AND how the recruiting process actually went for us
Here are the show notes from the Utah High School Basketball podcast regarding playoff predictions and the college recruiting process. Playoff Brackets & Predictions The brackets for the 2A, 3A, and 4A state tournaments are officially out. You can use the interactive bracket predictor on the...
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Playoff predictor tool added to PrepBasketball.net
Have fun seeing what might shake out! If you know of anyone who would want to sponsor a bracket challenge, send them my way! https://prepbasketball.net/brackets - you need to have a login to play around with the brackets on the site Enjoy and let’s see how this season ends up! This is a public...
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Games to watch on 1/23 and POTY previews!
Utah HS Hoops Podcast: Games to Watch & POTY Candidates Host: Adam Peek Date: Friday, January 23, 2026 In this episode, we break down the biggest matchups across the state for tonight and look ahead to next week’s blockbusters. We also dive into the current leaderboards to identify the…
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What's an offer? Fix UHSAA transfers? Volleyball scoring in basketball?
In this “randomized” second episode of the week, we dive into the murky waters of college basketball recruitment, propose a radical fix for the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) transfer rules, and wrap up with a wild thought experiment: What if basketball was scored like…
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Region predictions with just 1 Month left in the regular season!
The Final Month Push 🏀 Host: Adam Peek Episode Date: January 12, 2026 Topic: Region-by-region breakdown (Regions 1-22) and regular-season predictions. Episode Summary With only one month left in the regular season, host Adam Peek takes a deep dive into every region across the Utah high school...
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2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029 players on the rise!
Why not drop a quick “Players on the rise in each class” podcast episode during a slow week?And since you have so much time on your hands…Players, Parents, Coaches can finally go claim their profiles at teams for FREE at www.prepbasketball.net and make a simple landing page for coaches to find…
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Week4 games to watch!
Busy week in Utah HS Hoops and I couldn’t cover it all. I can tell you more and more college coaches are finding ways to break the site and help me make improvements! Your work and talent will eventually get you opportunities, but you may as well use a free resource to help get noticed! 20…
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How you can make your recruiting easier and it's FREE!
Here are the show notes for the new episode, integrating the platform launch with the player stats context provided. New Tool for Utah Hoops: Launching PrepBasketball.net & Owning Your Recruiting Journey Episode Summary: After a brief hiatus, Adam is back to discuss the state of Utah High School...
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15 countries, 1 team - LCA HC Casey James Stanley
🎙️ Utah HS Hoops: The “United Nations” of LCA Adam Peek is joined by “three-peat” guest and head coach of Layton Christian Academy, Casey Stanley, for a deep dive into the 2024-25 season. Adam and Coach Stanley discuss how last year’s scholarship-winning players are adapting to the “grind” of...
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Recruiting myths BUSTED with Coach Seena Namdar
🎙️ Episode Show Notes: Seena Namdar on the New Recruiting Landscape, the Path to D1 Coaching, & What Skills Actually Matter Host Adam Peek sits down with one of the brightest young basketball minds in the state, Seena Namdar. Seena is a Graduate Assistant for the Utah Valley University (UVU)…
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Your GPA matters A LOT more than you think!
Everyone, please, please, please pay attention. Not caring about your academics is going to cost you in recruiting. Period. Record your games with BallerCam.com. Use code VIPADAM to get $25 off an accessory. Offer expires October 31, 2025. Most schools who are recruiting Utah players not named…
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Breaking down 2028 and 2029 Rankings with Drizzy Drake Darnell from Pharm Boys
Had a great time talking with Drake Darnell who’s a coach at Viewmont and runs the Pharm Boys AAU circuit on the RecruitLook Circuit. We had a great chat and I hope you can tap in for the full 54 minutes! Check out the site at rankings.utahbasketball.net BallerCam still has the promo code for $25...
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2029 Top 20 Player Rankings are LIVE!
I did a few site updates to help with formatting and I’ll keep adding to it as I can. A few notes before we get to the AI show notes below: * If you want to contribute any content, video, interviews, articles, let me know. I want to help not just the players but also the people who maybe want to...
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2028 top 30 player rankings are out!
Good morning! 2028 player rankings are out this morning and I had a ton of fun researching and talking with people in the know on this class (2029 is releasing tomorrow) Create lasting connections and be fully present during games by grabbing your own BallerCam at www.ballercam.com and use code...
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GWC, Juco, Rankings Update, parents advice
I had Google Gemini write some show notes from my 30 minutes of rambling… Podcast Episode: “GWC, Juco, New Rankings, and more parent advice!” Host: Adam Peek (UtahBasketball.net) Key Discussion Points: * Baller TV/Baller Cam (0:30-2:25): The host talks about using the Baller Cam to record games…
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Why more players should consider NCAA D3 basketball with Karl Barkley from D3-Direct.com
Huge thanks to Karl from D3Direct for joining the show. Everyone make sure to go subscribe to his Substack! Also, if you haven’t already, the 2026 and 2027 player rankings are live at rankings.utahbasketball.net . Please drop me any feedback before the season starts so I can have the data…
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How did I rank the 2026 players? Explanation inside!
Episode Show Notes: Explaining the 2026 Rankings Host Adam Peek dives deep into his "stupid idea" to create a new, interactive 2026 player rankings website for Utah high school basketball. He breaks down the why, the how, and what it all means for the players. Why Build a New Ranking System? * A...
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Utah is 47th in the nation in college basketball programs per capita
This is a quick 10 minute episode, but I break down why, perhaps, parents and players in Utah are a bit naive when it comes to non D1 opportunities and programs and why it requires a player to travel more than most states (including AAU…which I understand contradicts my last episode :) Here’s a...
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Some reflections for other parents after the final AAU season wrapped!
This one is for the parents! As stated in the episode, these are my learnings and my opinions from my journey…so they might be wrong and that’s OK! I hope you can get some helpful tips from them. Show Notes * Title: A Parent's Perspective on High School Basketball * Episode Summary: In this...
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Old HS stories, new HS events, current great time with Brian Burton, Colorado LIVE Scholastic Showcase
About the Guest(s): Brian Burton is a seasoned basketball coach currently serving as the co-director of the Colorado Live showcase. With nearly two decades of experience in coaching college basketball, including a stint at the University of Utah, Brian has an extensive background in the sport. He...
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Parker Van Dyke drops some knowledge on recruiting, the grind, and giving back through his PVD camp in June!
About the Guest(s): Parker Van Dyke is a professional basketball player currently in the G League. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Parker attended East High School before playing college basketball at the University of Utah. Known for his prolific scoring ability and strong work ethic, Parker...
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Don't believe people who promise things they can't deliver on - mini rant episode
About the Guest(s): Adam Peek is a seasoned consultant specializing in sales training and personal development with a unique passion for basketball recruiting. He integrates his professional expertise with his love for the sport, offering insights into how lessons learned on the court can enhance...
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Coach John Scott wants to help you get to college!
Coach John Scott is taking players to the Pacific Northwest to play against college players in front of college coaches. If you’re an unsigned senior and feel like college coaches are sleeping on you, it’s time to prove it. Details below or go to www.basketballdoctor.net Notable Quotes: * "A...
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Sunday Night Ballerz - Preview of 3a and 4a tourneys, interview with Coach Beh from Murray, Orem Timpview game
Join AJ and I on Sunday nights on IG to hear us discuss the happenings in Utah HS Hoops Follow @utahballerz on IG Connect with me on IG as well Here are some show notes from Deciphr.ai About the Guest(s): Coach Beh - Head coach of the Murray High School Spartans basketball team. Coach Beh has...
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Coach Marquis Jones from PSB SLC talks skills development
About the Guest(s): Marquis Jones is a dedicated basketball coach and director focused on youth development within the sport. Graduating from Clearfield High School in Utah in 2014, Marquis played collegiate basketball at Iowa Wesleyan, where he experienced the tight-knit community of a…
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Sunday Night Ballerz IG Live!
Myself and AJ Jackson go through my Power Rankings and why I missed having Lehi in over Lone Peak…which I did. But most importantly, we discussed why parents need take Dr. Dre’s advice and just chill till the next episode a bit when it comes to coach and officials critiques. Here’s a recap of…
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1a-6a updated Power Rankings
Huge thanks to: Redmond.life (use code peek15 for 15% off)The Training Zone in Herriman, UTVerbalCommits.com (use code utah for 10% off your player+ profile)Sportsfit in Highland, UT Here are the latest rankings (that nobody asked for): This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...
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Double OT Thriller in Provo, upsets, great shooting nights, recap of the games from Jan 7
Remember to go to Redmond.life and use code peek15 to get 15% off your first order of Redmond Re-Lyte! To view the games from last night, check out the scoreboard at Deseret News About the Guest(s): Adam Peek is the host of the Utah High School Hoops Podcast. With a keen interest in the local…
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Recap of the Nike Hoophall and TOC and preview of some must watch league games tomorrow
Huge thanks to Re-Lyte for their commitment to good clean products and helping athletes rehydrate! You can save 15% by using promo code peek15 at Redmond.life Here are the some of the games I’m looking forward to tomorrow. Below the images is a recap of the episode by Deciphr.ai (so I apologize…
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End of the year power rankings and go get your new year goals!
Check out www.redmond.life and use code peek15 to get 15% off your products there! About the Guest(s): Adam Peek is the host of the Utah High School Hoops Podcast, providing insightful and engaging coverage of the Utah high school basketball scene. With a focus on fostering a love for basketball,...
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Individual and Team standouts from the week and new Power Rankings released!
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and Holiday break. I say this at the end of the podcast and most teenagers won’t listen to it…but use this time to get stronger, shoot better, eat healthy, sleep well, get in better shape, etc. Get better doing things you can control. OK, here’s what AI...
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First release of 6a-1a Power Rankings...that nobody asked for
Huge thanks to Re-Lyte for their partnership. Go to www.redmond.life to get rehydrated and stay on top of your game Here are the rankings that nobody asked for, 1st edition. I’m probably wrong and you are definitely right. Whatever it is. You win. I lose. About the Guest(s): Adam Peek is the host...
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Holiday Hoopfest preview with Krysten Peek from Locked On Network and NBA TV
About the Guest(s): Krysten Peek: Krysten Peek is a renowned sports reporter specializing in high school and college basketball. Formerly with Yahoo, she has transitioned to the NBA TV and the NBA app, where she calls games, contributing valuable insights into future basketball stars. Krysten is...
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Public vs Private - an honest take on the competitive advantages and disadvantages
About the Guest(s): Unfortunately, there are no guest appearances in this episode of the Utah High School Hoops Podcast. The show is hosted by Adam Peek, who provides insights based on his experience in the local basketball scene. Peek has extensive knowledge in high school sports dynamics,...
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Early season leaders and looking ahead to a stacked schedule this week
Support our sponsors! Re-Lyte for all your hydration and recovery Verbal Commits - use promo code UTAH for 10% off Player+ Profile GoRuvi - Get all your fruits and veggies in one serving SportFit Performance - elite NBA level training in Highland, UT Training Zone in Herriman, UT About the...
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Week 1 shout outs and Hoopfest!
Surprises! Bingham goes 2-0 Green Canyon goes 3-0 with every game a double digit victory Richfield beats a very good Cottonwood team Dixie goes 3-0 with a victory over Springville Snow Canyon battles Springville and gets a win on a last second shot Congrats: Coaches DJ Connor, Landen Cummings…
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Season starts today! Some predictions nobody asked for and an interview with Matt from Training Zone
Congrats to every single player who made any roster. You will forever be a high school basketball player and nobody can take that away from you. I don’t cover this in the episode, but here are my predictions nobody asked for starting the year: State finalists 6a - Herriman vs Davis 5a - Highland…
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5A Utah HS Hoops Preview with AJ Jackson from Utah Ballerz
Make sure you follow AJ on IG Utah_Ballerz Here’s the AI Show notes: About the Guest(s): AJ Jackson is a renowned basketball analyst focusing on high school sports in Utah. Known for his insightful commentary and vast network connections, AJ operates the popular Instagram account, Utah Ballers,...
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Utah top 50 final day and 6A preview episode
Thanks a ton for spreading the word as we grow this podcast! Coming into season 2, we will see what happens for sure. Here’s what the robots think I talked about in the show notes: About the Guest(s): Adam Peek is the host of the "Utah High School Hoops Podcast," which covers the latest...
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What just happened at the UHSAA hearing?!?
While the AI robots are processing the show notes, why don’t you take some time to check out what Jasper is doing over at Sportsfit! Big things ahead for him! Also, I don’t mention this on the podcast, but HUGE news for Utah as the Utah Prospects have joined the EYBL. Massive win for the state...
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Coach Dallin Spencer's rise from HS Prospect to College Coach
About the Guest(s): Coach Dallin Spencer is currently an assistant basketball coach at Wenatchee Valley College in Washington. He has a deep-rooted history in Utah's basketball scene, having grown up in Lehigh and played at Grays Harbor College. Coach Spencer has a background as a high school…
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Coach Houston Reed on why character matters for young athletes and so much more
Connect with Coach on Twitter and IG ! About the Guest(s): Houston ReedHouston Reed is the assistant coach for the Northern Colorado Bears men's basketball team. With over 20 years of coaching experience, Reed has held positions at various levels, including high school, junior college, and NCAA...
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Great Western Classic Preview with Tim Davis!
Get the full schedule on the Exposure site/app - https://basketball.exposureevents.com/227814/great-western-fall-classic About the Guest(s): Tim Davis: Tim Davis is a well-known figure in the Utah high school basketball scene, renowned for his extensive work organizing and promoting high-caliber...
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Fort Lewis Coach James Jansen with some great advice for parents along with how to maximize your time at those elite camps!
Make sure you go follow Coach James Jansen on Twitter/X and IG. They will be playing here in SLC against Westminster on 1/11 so mark your calendars and come see the high level of hoops in the RMAC in person! IF you are able to swing it (I checked and flights are around $500 RT to Durango this...
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