In this episode Nolan and Ben discuss the what to be aware of when playing AAU. There's a lot of grey area and many teams to choose from...today we give you some tips to help discern which programs are the right fit, know what to look for in sketchy coaches who are reciting you, etc.

In this episode Nolan and Ben discuss the intricacies of the college recruiting process. There are many thing players, parents and coaches should be aware of when the recruiting process starts. What is considered a good opportunity, what to be aware of and how to make yourself valuable to a collegiate program. What happens if a coach recruits you and wants you to redshirt...is that a good thing or a great thing? This and other valuable nuggets to keep in mind when coaches start calling.

In this episode, Nolan and Ben discuss how to build a basketball program in a small town. In the south, football is king. How can a basketball program gain momentum and become a premiere winning program. We discuss things like building a culture and identity around basketball that kids want to be a part of.

In this episode Nolan and Ben recount their experiences in a small town playing basketball and some of the difficulties they faced, the journey getting to college basketball and some of the obstacles they overcame along the way. Ben explains how his mindset shift propelled him to success playing hoops overseas and how those same principles apply to his small town basketball coaching career.