Ep. 85 Learning Basketball with Leader Johnson @WriterLeader247

Leader Johnson is a Senior Writer and Analyst for NBA Draft Room, Villanova sports analyst for 247 Sports, Publisher and Podcaster for High Level Sports, Writer/Draft analyst for Draft Diamonds and Prep Hoops

Today we check in on hoops around Pennsylvania, from Dr. J to Villanova and the 76ers. How will next season look for Villanova’s new Head Coach Kevin Willard who recruited two NBA Draft Prospects in Acaden Lewis and Nico Onyekwere? Are the 76ers sleeper contenders when healthy and has Daryl Morey built the real Two Timelines Team? Who are some of the top young basketball prospects around the country to keep an eye on in future draft talks?

Timeline:

00:00 Introduction & Background, Scouting Philosophy

02:00 Evolution of Villanova Basketball Culture from Jay Wright to Kyle Neptune and now Kevin Willard from Maryland

08:00 Villanova Season Expectations and NBA Draft Prospects to Watch: Acaden Lewis + Nico Onyekwere with Eric Dixon now on Luka LeBron Lakers

26:00 Philadelphia 76ers Franchise Outlook, 2025 Offseason, VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, Johni Broome

42:00 Philadelphia 76ers, The Real Two Timelines Team

48:00 Rookie VJ Edgecombe's Potential

56:00 Future Top NBA Draft Prospects to keep on the Radar - Ryan Hampton, Marcus Spears Jr., Mikel Brown Jr., Brandon McCoy1:10:00 Importance of Confidence and Comfortability in NBA Draft Prospects

Villanova Hoops, Philadelphia 76ers Two Timelines Franchise Outlook, Future NBA Draft Prospects with Leader Johnson – Acaden Lewis, Nico Onyekwere, Kevin Willard, Dr. J, VJ Edgecombe, Scouting Process

Podcast LINKS

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Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcast

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Ep. 84 Learning Basketball with Grant Afseth @GrantAfseth
Grant Afseth is a Dallas-based reporter covering the NBA & WNBA locally with Dallas Hoops Journal, Roundtable Network and nationally for Ballislife, Newsweek, RG Media

Today we talk about the Dallas Mavericks Franchise Outlook, Dallas Wings Rebuild, Cooper Flagg, Paige Bueckers, Anthony Davis, and the general mix of hope and vibes among basketball fans in Dallas going from The Luka Trade to both their NBA & WNBA teams winning potential #1 pick superstars.

00:00 Introduction & Background, Sports Media Advice

02:00 2025 Eurobasket Standouts - Franz, Luka, Giannis, Sengun, Mikka, Markkanen

05:00 How are Fan Vibes in Dallas Since The Luka Trade?

08:00 Future of the Mavericks: Cooper Flagg

11:00 Dirk Nowitzki's Insights on Team Owners restoring team image

14:00 Dallas Mavericks Franchise Outlook & Season Expectations

42:00 Anthony Davis Navigating Injuries, MVP/DPOY Award Races

01:00:00 Paige Bueckers, Basketball Phenom, Dallas Wings Franchise Cornerstone

01:15:00 Did the Basketball Gods gift Dallas Basketball Fans two #1 Pick potential superstars in the summer immediately following the Luka trade?

The State of Dallas Basketball After Luka with Grant Afseth – Mavs & Wings Win #1 Picks Cooper Flagg & Paige Bueckers, AD for MVP/DPOY?, Front Office Expectations, 2025 Eurobasket, Sports Media Advice

Learning Basketball - Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠

Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcast

⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...⁠

Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc⁠

Ep. 83 Learning Basketball with Kris Amundson

Kris Amundson is a lawyer and the co-founder of Swish Theory who covers the Chicago Bulls.

Today we learn what went into creating the Swish Theory platform, the legal perspective and potential ramifications for Kawhi and The Clippers possibly circumventing the cap, the Chicago Bulls Franchise Outlook with Buzelis and Essengue and a new Josh Giddey contract, and The Most Confusing NBA Teams

Timeline:00:00 Introduction & Background2:00 The legal perspective & NBA consequences if the Clippers circumvented the cap to sign Kawhi

11:00 Creating Swish Theory with Larry

17:00 Chicago Bulls Franchise Outlook with Buzelis & Essengue

20:00 Josh Giddey Contract

30:00 Pat Will Island

40:00 Ayo Dosunmu: The Underrated Defender

45:00 The Most Confusing NBA Teams: Toronto, New Orleans, Memphis, Chicago, Milwaukee

Learning Basketball - Apple Podcast: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...⁠

Learning Basketball - Spotify Podcast

⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2WPNyHW...⁠

Learning Basketball - YouTube Podcast ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNBCJ87gXz671ru-1b9s3U672nRO3k3nc⁠